Mother charged in 6-year-old girl's Newark girl's death
The Essex County Prosecutor's Office is investigating the death of a 6-year-old child in Newark, New Jersey.
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The Essex County Prosecutor's Office is investigating the death of a 6-year-old child in Newark, New Jersey.
As CBS News New York's Christine Sloan reports, the girl's mother has been charged with endangering the welfare of a child.
A teenager is charged with murder after a Newark, New Jersey police officer was shot and killed. A second officer is hospitalized.
In New Jersey, a Winter Storm Watch is in effect Saturday night for Bergen, Essex, Union and Passaic counties. CBS News New York's Christine Sloan tells us what one city is doing to stay ahead of this weekend's storm.
Officials on Thursday announced charges against the suspect in last week's fatal shooting of 9-year-old Yasin Morrison in Newark.
Yasin Morrison was killed last Friday when he was struck by a bullet fired from a great distance, prosecutors said on Thursday. CBS News New York's Christine Sloan reports.
The concerns are many, despite President Trump's executive order freezing grants being paused by two federal judges. CBS News New York's Christine Sloan reports.
Schools in Montclair, N.J. will reopen today, one day after the district was shut down because of a security threat.
An arrest was made in the case, but some parents say there are lingering safety concerns in the district. CBS News New York's Nick Caloway reports.
Schools in Montclair, New Jersey are closed due to a security concern, and CBS News New York's Hannah Kliger hears from one parent who says she's "really nervous."
Schools in Montclair, N.J. are closed Monday due to a security concern, district officials say. CBS News New York's Hannah Kliger has the latest.
Schools in Montclair, N.J. were closed Monday due to a security concern, but officials now say the threat was "neutralized."
According to the Archdiocese of Newark, two football coaches from Hudson Catholic High School were among the victims of Friday's fatal car crash.
Officials say the car was carrying six people and somehow went airborne, hitting a support column for the Pulaski Skyway, before it burst into flames. CBS News New York's Hannah Kliger reports.
A fiery crash in Newark, New Jersey killed six people when their car smashed into a support column under the Pulaski Skyway, Essex County officials said.
New Jersey is already starting to see wildfires -- far more north than the state had warned residents about.
CBS News New York's Kristie Keleshian has the story from Livingston, where things got a little too close for comfort on Saturday.
East Orange parents are demanding transparency from their school district after dozens of educators were laid off due to budget gaps.
Two girls, 6 and 8, died in a fire that tore through a multi-family home in Newark, according to New Jersey investigators.
Fire spreads to five homes in Essex County, New Jersey on Tuesday. It was so intense, families had just moments to get out. CBS News New York's Alecia Reid reports.
Nine families are displaced after a fire tore through five residential buildings in Irvington Tuesday.
West Orange, N.J. town officials say the new owners of The Manor illegally cut down hundreds of trees on the historic property.
A resident said her mother was in an upstairs bedroom when she heard the tree come tumbling down. CBS News New York's Christine Sloan reports.
A driver who was fleeing police in Essex County died after crashing into several other vehicles Tuesday.
A driver who was fleeing police in Essex County, New Jersey, died after crashing into several other vehicles Tuesday.
The death of the Instagram-famous pet "Peanut the Squirrel" last year is inspiring new legislation out of Albany.
Over 80% of New York City public schools built with the known carcinogen asbestos did not undergo mandatory inspections in 2023-2024, according to a new audit released by the city comptroller's office.
Some of the cats rescued after last week's Happy Cat Sanctuary fire on Long Island are now up for adoption.
President Trump's decision to put some tariffs on pause may have sent the stock markets soaring, but area lawmakers say it's only a temporary reprieve.
The Three Village Central School District is showing how it is fighting back against the spread of antisemitism.
The death of the Instagram-famous pet "Peanut the Squirrel" last year is inspiring new legislation out of Albany.
Over 80% of New York City public schools built with the known carcinogen asbestos did not undergo mandatory inspections in 2023-2024, according to a new audit released by the city comptroller's office.
President Trump's decision to put some tariffs on pause may have sent the stock markets soaring, but area lawmakers say it's only a temporary reprieve.
The Three Village Central School District is showing how it is fighting back against the spread of antisemitism.
New York City public schools are moving one step closer to meeting a state mandate to have smaller class sizes.
April weather is off to a wet and windy start, and there's a freeze warning tonight for NYC and parts of Long Island.
The MTA and the Trump administration have reached an agreement that could keep New York City congestion pricing in place into the fall.
Rain, rain, go away. The damp, dreary weather sticks around the NYC area for at least one more day today.
A rainy and cooler weekend in the Tri-State Area will carry over into at least late Monday morning.
New photos show a first look inside the Waterbury, Connecticut home where a man claims his stepmother held him captive for two decades.
President Trump's decision to put some tariffs on pause may have sent the stock markets soaring, but area lawmakers say it's only a temporary reprieve.
The mayor of one New Jersey town says the charitable efforts of rock star Jon Bon Jovi and his wife are creating problems, but others in the area say they're not to blame.
Family members of a Palestinian American teenager killed in the West Bank spoke out Tuesday in New Jersey.
The Department of Homeland Security has until 5 p.m. Wednesday to provide evidence that Mahmoud Khalil should be deported, or else she'll drop the case Friday, a judge said.
A student was stabbed at Fort Lee High School Tuesday morning, police said.
Some of the cats rescued after last week's Happy Cat Sanctuary fire on Long Island are now up for adoption.
President Trump's decision to put some tariffs on pause may have sent the stock markets soaring, but area lawmakers say it's only a temporary reprieve.
The Three Village Central School District is showing how it is fighting back against the spread of antisemitism.
Long Island high school senior Gianna Mauri is dominating the sport of race walking.
A 15-year-old boy on Long Island is accused of stabbing his own grandmother to death and attempting to kill his mother.
The death of the Instagram-famous pet "Peanut the Squirrel" last year is inspiring new legislation out of Albany.
President Trump's decision to put some tariffs on pause may have sent the stock markets soaring, but area lawmakers say it's only a temporary reprieve.
New York City public schools are moving one step closer to meeting a state mandate to have smaller class sizes.
The U.S. stock market surged immediately after President Trump announced the pause on most of his new "reciprocal tariffs."
President Trump's tariffs on imports from dozens of countries kicked in Wednesday, including 104% on goods from China, dramatically ramping up a potential global trade war.
Over 80% of New York City public schools built with the known carcinogen asbestos did not undergo mandatory inspections in 2023-2024, according to a new audit released by the city comptroller's office.
Kennedy's comment comes as the Environmental Protection Agency says it has now launched a new review of fluoride's health effects.
A spokesperson for UMC Health System in Lubbock, Texas, said that the child was "receiving treatment for complications of measles while hospitalized" and was not vaccinated.
More than 1 million New Yorkers depend on public water systems for drinking water, and some are being exposed to manmade "forever chemicals" called PFAS, environmentalists say.
Fewer than 80 triple organ transplants have been attempted in the United States, and for the first time, the rare procedure was successfully performed on Long Island.
The mayor of one New Jersey town says the charitable efforts of rock star Jon Bon Jovi and his wife are creating problems, but others in the area say they're not to blame.
"Take The Lead," a new musical about a champion ballroom dancer who became an educator in New York City, is now playing in New Jersey.
Clem Burke joined Blondie in the mid-1970s when he responded to an ad seeking a "Freak energy" drummer.
Jay North, who starred on TV's "Dennis the Menace" for four seasons starting in 1959, has died.
The TV melodrama about the making of a Broadway musical devoted to Marilyn Monroe is now, finally, a Broadway musical - a comedy about the "hot mess" that lurks behind every hit show.
Max Meyer carried a no-hitter into the sixth inning and the Miami Marlins salvaged the finale of a three-game series by beating the New York Mets 5-0.
Max Fried threw seven scoreless innings to outduel high school teammate Jack Flaherty, Ben Rice hit a two-run homer in the seventh and AL MVP Aaron Judge drove in two more runs to help the New York Yankees hold off the Detroit Tigers 4-3.
Long Island high school senior Gianna Mauri is dominating the sport of race walking.
The Nashville Predators rallied from two goals down late in the third period to beat the New York Islanders 7-6 on Tuesday night.
The Boston Celtics completed a season sweep of the New York Knicks with a 119-117 victory Tuesday night.
Jewish communities around the world are preparing for the holiday of Passover. Here's how local organizations are working to bring holiday spirit to NYC worshippers.
A visually impaired man in the Bronx is riding out of his comfort zone as he trains to participate in the TD Five Boro Bike Tour.
Queens neighbors couldn't figure out why their street was so neglected. CBS News New York went searching for answers and found out in the eyes of the city, the street doesn't exist.
A Gold Star widow in Brooklyn has made it her life's mission to turn her husband's legacy into a lifeline for others walking the same road of grief.
Tenants at NYCHA's Borinquen Plaza Houses in Brooklyn say they're plagued by constant elevator outages and malfunctions.
Dogs got decked out for the annual Tompkins Square Halloween Dog Parade in New York City's East Village on Saturday.
Cosplayers flooded New York City's Javits Center in October 2024 for the annual New York Comic Con convention.
Tens of thousands of people flooded Manhattan streets on June 2, 2024 for the 60th annual Israel Day on Fifth Parade.
The Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore collapsed early Tuesday, March 26 after a column was struck by a container ship that reportedly lost power, sending vehicles and people into the Patapsco River.
The 50th Annual Village Halloween Parade drew massive crowds, celebrating the theme "Upside/Down:Inside/OUT."
The St. John's men's basketball team took their talents to Citi Field on Wednesday, where they were honored by the Mets. CBS News New York's Otis Livingston shows us the big New York sports party in Queens.
Over 80% of New York City public schools built with the known carcinogen asbestos did not undergo mandatory inspections in 2023-2024, according to a new audit released by the city comptroller's office. CBS News New York's Jennifer Bisram takes a look at what this means for students, teachers and staff.
Lawyers for Mahmoud Khalil says the Trump administration has met its deadline to submit evidence for his deportation case.
Crews are still searching for survivors following a roof collapse at a nightclub in the Dominican Republic. The death toll now stands at 124. Cristian Benavides and Allen Devlin report for CBS News New York.
Students traded trays for tablecloths and paper plates for a touch of elegance at a Suffolk County elementary school Wednesday. As CBS News New York's Carolyn Gusoff reports, it was a lesson in life skills.
