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NJ Health Commissioner Judith Persichilli retiring next month
The woman who helped lead the Garden State through the COVID pandemic is stepping down next month.
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The woman who helped lead the Garden State through the COVID pandemic is stepping down next month.
Judith Persichilli has led the state's efforts against COVID-19, making it her mission to educate and vaccinate.
A man driving a Jeep with fake plates led police on a chase through the Queens-Midtown Tunnel during rush hour, according to NYPD.
Trump was convicted in May on 34 felony counts of falsifying business records in relation to a "hush money" payment to an adult film star before the 2016 election.
The budget-friendly GoPro Hero camera is loaded with features and is now available for preorder.
West Orange, N.J. town officials say the new owners of The Manor illegally cut down hundreds of trees on the historic property.
CBS News New York received a tip from a parent claiming students were being denied special education services by the city's Department of Education. It turned out to be true for non-public school students.
A man driving a Jeep with fake plates led police on a chase through the Queens-Midtown Tunnel during rush hour, according to NYPD.
CBS News New York received a tip from a parent claiming students were being denied special education services by the city's Department of Education. It turned out to be true for non-public school students.
Police have identified a body found stuffed in a suitcase on Long Island. Investigators say the remains belong to Seikeya Jones, 31.
A fuel spill on the Cross Bronx Expressway near Grand Concourse caused major traffic backups Friday morning.
It comes despite an overall increase of more than $17 million in grants announced by Gov. Kathy Hochul in February.
A porch pirate disguised as an Amazon driver was caught on video stealing a package at a home in Naugatuck, Connecticut.
While there are a some rain chances over the next three days, the long Labor Day weekend will feature plenty of dry time as well.
New York and New Jersey woke up to rainy weather Friday, as many set out for Labor Day weekend.
Thursday should stay pretty cloudy with perhaps a stray shower or two and highs in the mid 70s in New York City!
A heat advisory will be in effect today for NYC and parts of New Jersey, with feels-like temperatures expected to hit 100 degrees.
West Orange, N.J. town officials say the new owners of The Manor illegally cut down hundreds of trees on the historic property.
A fuel spill on the Cross Bronx Expressway near Grand Concourse caused major traffic backups Friday morning.
A porch pirate disguised as an Amazon driver was caught on video stealing a package at a home in Naugatuck, Connecticut.
Four-time NFL MVP Aaron Rodgers says he expects greatness when he takes the field this season for the Jets.
Police are investigating after vandals set a Paterson, N.J. soccer field on fire over the Labor Day holiday weekend.
Police have identified a body found stuffed in a suitcase on Long Island. Investigators say the remains belong to Seikeya Jones, 31.
A porch pirate disguised as an Amazon driver was caught on video stealing a package at a home in Naugatuck, Connecticut.
A new report released on Thursday says drinking water is slowly getting safer on Long Island.
Four-time NFL MVP Aaron Rodgers says he expects greatness when he takes the field this season for the Jets.
A singer from Long Island is on a mission to perform the national anthem at all 30 Major League Baseball stadiums.
Trump was convicted in May on 34 felony counts of falsifying business records in relation to a "hush money" payment to an adult film star before the 2016 election.
Attorneys for former President Donald Trump argued that a $5 million judgment finding him liable for sexually abusing and defaming E. Jean Carroll should be thrown out.
The homes of at least four top New York City officials were raided by federal agents Wednesday, sources said.
The president's son Hunter Biden admitted to failing to pay at least $1.4 million in federal taxes.
China's consul general in New York has left the U.S. following a scandal that involved a former aide to two governors.
Gov. Kathy Hochul signed an executive order expanding access to the COVID-19 vaccine Wednesday.
Trucks will be back on New York City streets again Tuesday and Thursday to conduct additional spraying for mosquitoes.
Two people in New Jersey have died from West Nile virus this year, state health officials said Friday.
Deadly listeria outbreak linked to recalled Boar's Head deli meat is the largest in the U.S. in more than a decade.
A listeria outbreak linked to deli meats has led to one death in New York, the CDC said Wednesday.
The teen idol who helped ignite the 1960s surfing craze as a handsome beach boy in the "Gidget" movies, James Darren has died at 88.
Joey Chestnut ate a world record 83 hot dogs in 10 minutes on Monday, relishing another victory against rival Takeru Kobayashi.
Walt Disney Co. pulled ESPN, its Disney network and ABC stations from DirecTV's service, a move that came on a busy sports night.
Patti LuPone, the star of "Evita" and "Gypsy," is returning to Broadway alongside her longtime friend Mia Farrow in a new play, "The Roommate," which explores the strength, depth, humor and surprise found in women of a certain age.
Rapper and radio personality Fatman Scoop experienced a medical emergency on stage in Connecticut, local officials said.
Four-time NFL MVP Aaron Rodgers says he expects greatness when he takes the field this season for the Jets.
The Texas Rangers beat the New York Yankees again 10-6 on Wednesday night.
The surging New York Mets matched a season high by winning their seventh straight game, 8-3 over the Boston Red Sox.
A singer from Long Island is on a mission to perform the national anthem at all 30 Major League Baseball stadiums.
A joyful, funny, yet fierce competitor — that's how Johnny Gaudreau was remembered Wednesday by members of the Columbus Blue Jackets.
It comes despite an overall increase of more than $17 million in grants announced by Gov. Kathy Hochul in February.
Queens residents are sounding the alarm about illegal trash dumping where Jackson Heights meets Woodside.
A New York City artist returned to her childhood favorite restaurant to restore a ceiling mural damaged in a flood.
As students head back to school next week, a Brooklyn-based nonprofit is working to make sure kids have at-home libraries.
Harlem's older neighbors came together Wednesday for National Senior Citizens Day.
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.
Aaron Rodgers and the Jets take the field Monday night in a Week 1 showdown with the San Francisco 49ers.
Authors and creatives will come together this Saturday for the 26th installment of the Harlem Book Fair. The festival's founder, Max Rodriguez, and Yona Deshommes, president and CEO of Riverchild Media share what spectators can expect.
The homes of at least four top officials in Mayor Eric Adams' administration, including that of Police Commissioner Edward Caban, were raided by federal authorities Wednesday, sources told CBS News New York. Natalie Duddridge reports.
John Elliott has the Tri-State Area's updated Friday afternoon forecast on CBS News New York.
Police said the driver of a Jeep with fraudulent plates took off into the Queens-Midtown Tunnel when officers tried pulling them over.