Class Act: Famous alums from James Madison High School
We have a special message from two of the school's famous alums.
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We have a special message from two of the school's famous alums.
She will also get to hand a diploma to her granddaughter, who is graduating.
Based on academic performance and financial need, each recipient will receive a full scholarship, book stipend and fellowship after their first year in law school.
For a decade and a half, "Judge Judy" has been 4 p.m. appointment television here on CBS2. While she remains a staple before our broadcast, she is now venturing into streaming entertainment.
Host Judy Sheindlin says she's working on a new series, called "Judy Justice."
The nearly 3,000 square foot apartment recently underwent a multi-million dollar renovation, completely rebuilt to capture the elegance of art deco.
Judge Judy is not noted for doing anything halfway, so when she decided to make her first political endorsement ever, she went all-in for the former New York City mayor.
Levy is the son of televisions' no-nonsense "Judge Judy" Sheindlin, who campaigned with him when he won two terms as district attorney.
A new report Tuesday claimed that many recent college graduates think Judge Judy is among the nine U.S. Supreme Court justices.
Alexandru Hossu, a 36-year-old Romanian immigrant in the U.S. illegally, was charged with raping the 13-year-old daughter of his former girlfriend in October 2010.
The lawsuit filed Wednesday in U.S. District Court seeks more than $75,000 in damages Haymond and his firm. In a statement, Judge Judy said she had never filed a lawsuit against anyone before this.
The sheriff denied defaming DA Adam Levy. He also said the timing of the lawsuit was "blatantly political'' and implied it was intended to damage his re-election campaign.
Adam Levy, who is the son of TV's "Judge Judy," said he has acted properly and that the sheriff's allegations are unfounded.
The mentoring program was developed six years ago by Judge Judy's daughter Nicole, because she had a great relationship with her own mentor.
City officials credit Project Restore, a paid mentorship and therapy initiative, with helping cut violence in Bed-Stuy and offering young men a path away from gangs.
An extraordinary Christmas Day rescue in East Patchogue, Long Island, was caught on police body cameras.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani issued an executive order revoking all executive orders issued by former Mayor Eric Adams on or after Sept. 26, 2024, which was the day Adams was indicted on bribery, campaign finance and conspiracy charges.
MTA fare hikes are going into effect in 2026, upping the cost of NYC subway and bus rides, and trips on the Long Island and Metro-North railroads.
Mayor Zohran Mamdani signed an executive order establishing City Hall's new Office of Mass Engagement.
City officials credit Project Restore, a paid mentorship and therapy initiative, with helping cut violence in Bed-Stuy and offering young men a path away from gangs.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani issued an executive order revoking all executive orders issued by former Mayor Eric Adams on or after Sept. 26, 2024, which was the day Adams was indicted on bribery, campaign finance and conspiracy charges.
MTA fare hikes are going into effect in 2026, upping the cost of NYC subway and bus rides, and trips on the Long Island and Metro-North railroads.
Mayor Zohran Mamdani signed an executive order establishing City Hall's new Office of Mass Engagement.
After Mamdani's inauguration as New York City's 112th mayor, voters in Queens will select a new state representative.
We're stuck in the freezer Friday as temperatures will struggle to get out of the 20s in the Tri-State Area.
The first morning of 2026 featured a few rounds of snow across the Tri-State Area.
The last day of 2025 will feature a blend of clouds and sun in New York City.
Here's how to stream Times Square New Year's Eve performances on Wednesday night and the ball drop ushering in 2026.
Some flurries or a snow shower will be possible on New Year's Eve, both in the morning and as we approach midnight.
The inferno at the Crossfield Products facility has caused a strong chemical-like odor to spread through Roselle Park, New Jersey.
We're stuck in the freezer Friday as temperatures will struggle to get out of the 20s in the Tri-State Area.
The first morning of 2026 featured a few rounds of snow across the Tri-State Area.
Toll increases on the PA Turnpike, NJ Turnpike, Garden State Parkway and Delaware River Joint Toll Bridge Commission bridges go into effect in the first week 2026.
The last day of 2025 will feature a blend of clouds and sun in New York City.
An extraordinary Christmas Day rescue in East Patchogue, Long Island, was caught on police body cameras.
MTA fare hikes are going into effect in 2026, upping the cost of NYC subway and bus rides, and trips on the Long Island and Metro-North railroads.
We're stuck in the freezer Friday as temperatures will struggle to get out of the 20s in the Tri-State Area.
New York City and the state will enact several new laws in 2026, primarily pertaining to employment, health care and consumer protection.
Here's how to stream Times Square New Year's Eve performances on Wednesday night and the ball drop ushering in 2026.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani issued an executive order revoking all executive orders issued by former Mayor Eric Adams on or after Sept. 26, 2024, which was the day Adams was indicted on bribery, campaign finance and conspiracy charges.
MTA fare hikes are going into effect in 2026, upping the cost of NYC subway and bus rides, and trips on the Long Island and Metro-North railroads.
Mayor Zohran Mamdani signed an executive order establishing City Hall's new Office of Mass Engagement.
After Mamdani's inauguration as New York City's 112th mayor, voters in Queens will select a new state representative.
The Trump administration is aiming to move a planned 90,000-square-foot White House ballroom through the federal government's review process at a rapid clip, with final approvals as soon as early March.
Brooklyn-based Maimonides Health is merging with NYC Health + Hospitals, New York City health leaders announced.
New Jersey state health officials are warning of potential measles exposures at Newark Liberty International Airport before Christmas.
Thousands of new flu cases in New York led to a 38% jump from the previous week, according to state health officials.
A spike in measles cases in Rockland County has New York health officials urging families to get vaccinated.
Researchers on Long Island say they've found physical evidence of PTSD in World Trade Center first responders.
Here are the significant books, films and characters joining the list of works in the public domain on Jan. 1, 2026.
Here's what to know about the lineup of performances scheduled for New Year's Eve, as crowds gather in Times Square to ring in 2026.
Isiah Whitlock Jr. is perhaps best known for his role as state Sen. R. Clayton "Clay" Davis on HBO's "The Wire."
Smith previously played young Nala in "The Lion King" on Broadway.
The singer said an MRI showed a cancerous spot on one of his lungs after he recovered from a lengthy bout of bronchitis.
Kevin Durant had 22 points and a season-high 11 assists, Amen Thompson scored 23 points and the Rockets beat the Nets 120-96 on Thursday night.
Dylan Guenther had his first career hat trick and added an assist and the Mammoth topped the Islanders 7-2 on Thursday.
The NHL is hosting its first outdoor game in Florida on Friday.
Julian Champagnie had a career-high 36 points and the Spurs rallied to beat the Knicks 134-132 on Wednesday night in a rematch of the NBA Cup final.
Luke Hughes scored the go-ahead goal 4:45 into the third period and the Devils scored three times in a 1:56 span in a 3-2 win over the Blue Jackets on Wednesday night.
City officials credit Project Restore, a paid mentorship and therapy initiative, with helping cut violence in Bed-Stuy and offering young men a path away from gangs.
Drumming, dance and hands-on workshops marked the 18th year the Brooklyn Children's Museum is hosting what leaders call New York City's largest family Kwanzaa festival.
Federal funding cuts have left local organizations struggling to meet growing needs, prompting a borough-wide fundraising push to support food access, housing and other essential services.
What began as a middle school project has grown into hundreds of handwritten messages left across New York City, offering encouragement to strangers and revealing how a small gesture can resonate for weeks.
NYC says center-running bus lanes will speed up commutes and improve safety on one of Brooklyn's busiest corridors, but critics aren't so sure.
The Halloween tradition strolled through Manhattan's East Village on Sunday, with furry friends dressed in colorful costumes.
A suspect was taken into custody after an attack on Pearl Street Mall in Boulder on June 1 in which there were 15 people and a dog who were victims. The suspect threw Molotov cocktails that burned some of the victims, who were part of a march for Israeli hostages.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
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.
Police are looking for a suspect following a stabbing near Penn Station.
A Brooklyn family had the first baby born in 2026 at Staten Island University Hospital, and some relatives who survived last month's Bondi Beach attack were able to fly in to meet the new addition. CBS News New York's Alice Gainer reports.
Brooklyn ended 2025 as the safest year in recorded history, and officials are attributing some of it to a unique program that helps reduce gang violence. As CBS News New York's Hannah Kliger explains, it's giving young men an alternative way to make money and build a better life.
For MTA customers, the daily commute will cost more starting Sunday. CBS News New York's Doug Williams reports on the increases.
A statue of baby Jesus was stolen from a nativity scene outside a government building in Hauppauge, Long Island.
