Environmentalist: Entire N.J. Town Should Be Tested For Lead
Lead levels in homes just outside a New Jersey superfund site have been found to be dangerously high and that has some observers demanding quick action.
Lead levels in homes just outside a New Jersey superfund site have been found to be dangerously high and that has some observers demanding quick action.
Senate President Stephen Sweeney said he was upset after Gov. Chris Christie cut money from programs and services for the poor, elderly and disabled.
The Department of Transportation is looking for a contractor to set up new sidewalk signs around key neighborhoods providing directions and walking times to nearby landmarks, transit stops, restaurants and businesses.
Some folks in Brooklyn would make Frank Purdue proud. They've been raising chickens in their own backyards discovering the joys of freshly produced eggs.
Performers in The Spoon River Project aren't planning on dancing on anyone's grave—only acting.
It was a complicated morning for many commuters trying to make their way from New Jersey to the Big Apple.
It was a switch of gears for the group -- suddenly supporting the mayor's bill to let livery cabs pick up fares in the outer boroughs after some last minute concessions from the city.
Gov. Andrew Cuomo says the Senate's failure to renew the New York City rent control law before it expired Wednesday night is "unacceptable."
Since the beginning of the year until May, crime increased 28.3 percent on Staten Island from the same time period last year. Police say there have been 272 burglaries since January.
East River Ferry service will be free until June 24. After that it will cost $4 for a one-way ticket, $12 for an unlimited day pass and $140 for an unlimited monthly pass.
The shocking revelations in his Twitter sex scandal keep coming and so do calls for Rep. Anthony Weiner to resign.
The heat is on. There were renewed calls Tuesday for the resignation of troubled Congressman Anthony Weiner from both political parties.
It's wedding season and that means brides-to-be and bridesmaids alike are lacing up their running shoes for Filene's Basement's annual Running of the Brides.
Brooklyn residents say part of Prospect Park's landscape has become a landfill.
Despite the rising costs of gasoline and airfare, millions of Americans are planning to hit the road this holiday weekend. Friday was getaway day for the Memorial Day weekend and the unofficial start of summer.
Millions of people will hitting the beach this Memorial Day weekend and if you live in the Tri-state area, you have a lot of beaches to choose from.
A report released this week by a pair of economists from Columbia University showed groceries cost 10 percent less in New York City than in other big cities across the country.
Controversy over a new homeless shelter has neighbors choosing sides in Chelsea. The fight isn't about where the shelter is being built, but whether the people building it were honest about their plans.
According to the latest MTA figures, straphangers are waiting longer for nearly every single train in the city, with the worst delays being found on the 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, and N lines.
After just one more night at Rikers Island, Strauss-Kahn will be put under house arrest in a posh Manhattan apartment being rented by his wife.
Two days and counting — The end of the world is near, according to a Staten Island man who says that around 6pm Saturday, all Hell will be breaking loose.
Authorities say a freight elevator dropped three floors to the ground at the Bed, Bath and Beyond on 6th Avenue near 18th Street around 7 a.m.
According to the criminal complaint, Strauss-Kahn forcibly grabbed the breasts of a housekeeper at the Sofitel Hotel, attempted to pull down her pantyhouse and fondle her.
New York and higher education both cost too much. That's what New Yorkers are saying this week in "Mouth off to Montone."
Darren Meenan has been printing Mets-themed t-shirts for fellow die-hard fans since the last home game of 2009. His best-seller says: Don't Trade Reyes.
Gov. Kathy Hochul said Monday a dockworkers strike shouldn't impact things like pharmaceuticals and the food supply for New Yorkers.
New York City Mayor Eric Adams' lawyer is asking a judge to dismiss one of the five federal corruption charges against him.
Verizon customers reported their mobile phone service was down in cities across the U.S., giving them only SOS mode.
There are five new stadium dates for next summer in Toronto, Chicago, New Jersey, Los Angeles and Mexico City.
Dikembe Mutombo, who was an eight-time NBA All-Star, was diagnosed with a brain tumor in 2022.
Gov. Kathy Hochul said Monday a dockworkers strike shouldn't impact things like pharmaceuticals and the food supply for New Yorkers.
New York City Mayor Eric Adams' lawyer is asking a judge to dismiss one of the five federal corruption charges against him.
Does your tap water taste different? Here's what NYC residents need to know about the change.
GWB traffic faced major delays for the morning commute after an oversized load spilled wood onto the roadway.
The NYPD is searching for a man who they say raped a woman inside of her Upper East Side apartment Saturday morning.
Drizzle and a spot shower are possible through Monday morning.
Lawsuits seeking to force congestion pricing to start will move forward, a New York Supreme Court judge ruled in a potential blow to the governor's "indefinite" pause.
New York and New Jersey could see the first significant rainfall in weeks over the next couple days. See the maps.
The U.S. News and World Report college rankings list New York, New Jersey and Connecticut's Ivy League schools among the best for 2025.
NYC's dry spell continued over the weekend, despite the clouds and rain chances in the forecast. How much longer will it last?
Drizzle and a spot shower are possible through Monday morning.
Lawsuits seeking to force congestion pricing to start will move forward, a New York Supreme Court judge ruled in a potential blow to the governor's "indefinite" pause.
New Jersey police found over 100 illegal weapons and ammo stashed inside a home in Totowa after a man shared a picture of himself pointing a gun on social media.
Couples desperate to find a new place to get married after a wedding venue in New Jersey abruptly closed are getting some help.
A popular New Jersey wedding venue recently closed, leaving couples scrambling to find a new place to get married.
Drizzle and a spot shower are possible through Monday morning.
The organs of one of the teens who died after a weekend crash in West Babylon have saved three lives, an organ donation organization announced Friday.
There's a tragic update to the weekend crash in West Babylon. Bella Trezza, 17, has died. She had been fighting for her life since the crash.
Long Island Republican Congressman Anthony D'Esposito allegedly gave part-time jobs to both his lover and fiancée's daughter.
A Long Island community is praying for Bella Trezza, her brother Austin, Jack Murphy, Anthony Pagliuca and the family of Riley Goot following a deadly crash.
New York City Mayor Eric Adams' lawyer is asking a judge to dismiss one of the five federal corruption charges against him.
New York City Mayor Eric Adams is leaning on faith leaders for their support after his indictment on corruption charges.
Sen. JD Vance and Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz will face off on Tuesday in the first and only vice presidential debate of the cycle.
The New York City Council recently passed a bill that would make jaywalking legal.
Lawsuits seeking to force congestion pricing to start will move forward, a New York Supreme Court judge ruled in a potential blow to the governor's "indefinite" pause.
Ten deaths have been linked to now-recalled Boar's Head products.
New York state announced Monday that someone in Ulster County has died from eastern equine encephalitis, or EEE.
Parents of kids injured at birth due to medical malpractice say New York is denying their claims under the state's Medical Indemnity Fund, which promises lifelong health care.
New York City Health Commissioner Dr. Ashwin Vasan is resigning and will step down in January.
The New York resident who tested positive for the mosquito-borne EEE virus has died, prompting state health officials to declare an "imminent threat to the public for EEE."
There are five new stadium dates for next summer in Toronto, Chicago, New Jersey, Los Angeles and Mexico City.
Kris Kristofferson, a songwriter who became a country star and A-list actor, died at his home on Maui surrounded by family on Saturday, a spokesperson said in an statement.
Thousands gathered at Central Park's Great Lawn on Saturday for the annual Global Citizen Festival.
The festival, which runs through Oct. 14, features new films starring Adrien Brody, Daniel Craig, Tilda Swinton, Julianne Moore, Saoirse Ronan, Naomi Watts and Bill Murray.
British actress Dame Maggie Smith had an extensive career in theater and movies, gaining international acclaim in later roles in "Harry Potter" and "Downton Abbey."
Dikembe Mutombo, who was an eight-time NBA All-Star, was diagnosed with a brain tumor in 2022.
The New York Yankees ended the regular season with a victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Sunday.
The New York Mets moved within one win of a playoff berth with a victory over the Milwaukee Brewers on Sunday.
The Broncos held on to beat a banged-up Aaron Rodgers and the sloppy New York Jets in a defensive standoff on Sunday.
New York fell one game behind Atlanta in the NL wild card race when the Braves beat Kansas City 2-1.
The B&B Carousell on the famous Coney Island Boardwalk is the oldest of the antique amusement park rides in Brooklyn.
Despite being billed as a popular initiative aimed to create vibrant public spaces, some NYC business owners are pushing back against Open Streets.
Curators of Harlem Sculpture Gardens are revealing their research into climate change on Uptown parks.
We took an inside look at the operations of New York City's primary recycling center during Climate Week 2024.
Frustrated residents in Greenpoint claim a concrete plant in their neighborhood is a bad actor that's polluting their community.
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."
As much of the northeast experiences heavy rains, parts of New York City are beginning to flood.
Thousands of people flooded Union Square on Friday for a PlayStation giveaway promoted by livestreamer Kai Cenat.
Beth Finkel, New Yorker state director of AARP, spoke with CBS News New York's Doug Williams about the growing problem of financial exploitation scams.
Oasis announced their North American tour dates, and they include a stop at one of our local stadiums.
CBS News New York's John Elliott has the latest weather forecast.
New York City Mayor Eric Adams' lawyer is asking a judge to dismiss one of the five federal bribery, conspiracy and campaign finance charges against him.
The first and only debate between the vice presidential candidates will be held Tuesday night at the CBS Broadcast Center. CBS News New York's Christina Fan has a look at what to expect.