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New Jersey school districts reinstate mask mandates
Metuchen's superintendent said a COVID outbreak over the last week and a half led him to make the difficult decision, CBS2's Christina Fan reports.
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Metuchen's superintendent said a COVID outbreak over the last week and a half led him to make the difficult decision, CBS2's Christina Fan reports.
The bill could fine retailers if they use shipping boxes that are more than twice the size of the item being shipped.
The beloved church tradition is back for the first time since the COVID pandemic started.
People can expect as much as $300 per weapon, no questions asked, for up to three guns.
Former Rutgers football player Eric LeGrand is now a business owner in his home state.
Elefante Music has been helping people make beautiful music in New Providence for 25 years, CBS2's John Elliott reports.
Linda Tribuna works hard to support local artists, CBS2's John Elliott reports.
The craft fair at the Salt Box Museum is getting the young and old excited about local history, CBS2's John Elliott reports.
Owner Craig Bass says customers can "taste the passion" at local businesses, CBS2's John Elliott reports.
LeGrand was paralyzed after suffering a spinal injury during a Rutgers football game in 2010. Since graduating, he's become a successful motivational speaker.
Drivers feeling the squeeze of record high gas prices are getting a bit of a break in New Jersey. Dozens of gas stations offered a one-time discount Friday. As CBS2's Natalie Duddridge explains, it all has to do with who is allowed to pump the gas.
75 gas stations slashed their prices to show how much New Jersey drivers could save by pumping gas themselves, CBS2's Natalie Duddridge reports.
For one day only, filling up your gas tank at select stations across New Jersey won't cost you the financial headache. CBS2's John Dias has the details.
Nearly two dozen new affordable housing sites will soon be coming to New Jersey's largest city. It's part of a multimillion dollar investment by the city of Newark to help fight the steep rise in rent; CBS2's Kevin Rincon reports.
A shooting in Passaic County, New Jersey, left a 15-year-old girl dead and four others injured Wednesday night.
Students and teachers in Paterson, New Jersey are no longer required to wear masks in schools.
Senate Democrats say they will continue their fight for abortion rights after failing to advance a bill that would make Roe v. Wade federal law. As CBS2's Dick Brennan reports, New York and New Jersey both want to be so-called sanctuary states.
A five-alarm fire at a New Jersey waste management facility left one person dead. CBS2's Elijah Westbrook has the latest from the scene in Elizabeth.
NJ TRANSIT is introducing new technology to help autistic and neurodiverse passengers travel on the system.
NJ TRANSIT is introducing new technology to help autistic and neurodiverse passengers travel on the system.
CBS2's Elijah Westbrook has learned the fire claimed the life of a person who first responders believe was a missing employee.
The fire sent thick, black smoke into the sky near homes and Newark Airport. As CBS2's Elijah Westbrook reports, at least one person is still unaccounted for.
Some nine hours after it started, firefighters continued to pour water on the flames that tore through waste management commercial building in Elizabeth, New Jersey; CBS2's Dick Brennan reports.
A fire at a New Jersey waste management plant Tuesday was still going strong more than six hours after it started; CBS2's Dick Brennan reports.
Crews worked for hours Tuesday on a massive fire in Elizabeth, New Jersey. CBS2's Dan Rice reports from Chopper 2.
Aaron Rodgers threw a touchdown pass, but the Jets' defense got manhandled by the 49ers in a 32-19 loss on Monday.
Austin Wells homered and finished with four RBIs in the Yankees' 10-4 win over the Royals on Monday.
The Mets scored on a wild pitch and a passed ball in the eighth inning and went on to top the Blue Jays 3-2 on Monday.
NYPD plans to up security at NYC synagogues after a thwarted terror attack and as the Jewish High Holidays approach.
Artist Ken Rush looks back at his painting of the twin towers under construction, 30 years before 9/11.
Aaron Rodgers threw a touchdown pass, but the Jets' defense got manhandled by the 49ers in a 32-19 loss on Monday.
NYPD plans to up security at NYC synagogues after a thwarted terror attack and as the Jewish High Holidays approach.
Artist Ken Rush looks back at his painting of the twin towers under construction, 30 years before 9/11.
A CBS News data investigation has found an increase in election supervisors leaving their jobs.
A Holtsville, Long Island neighborhood is struggling to understand how two small children got out of their apartment and drowned in a pond.
Temps will top out in the low 70s, far below normal, for a fall-like feel Sunday in the Tri-State Area.
A strong cold front will a bring a taste of fall to the region Sunday.
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.
Aaron Rodgers threw a touchdown pass, but the Jets' defense got manhandled by the 49ers in a 32-19 loss on Monday.
Residents in one Paterson neighborhood say someone is going to get hurt if drivers keep breaking the law.
A CBS News data investigation has found an increase in election supervisors leaving their jobs.
Family and friends came together Monday at St. Mary Magdalen Church in Delaware County for a funeral for Johnny and Matthew Gaudreau.
The Jets open the season against the 49ers with the NFL's longest active playoff drought.
Aaron Rodgers threw a touchdown pass, but the Jets' defense got manhandled by the 49ers in a 32-19 loss on Monday.
A Holtsville, Long Island neighborhood is struggling to understand how two small children got out of their apartment and drowned in a pond.
The Jets open the season against the 49ers with the NFL's longest active playoff drought.
The number of people who died after volunteering, working or living near ground zero has surpassed the number of people killed in the 9/11 attacks.
Daniel Jones was outplayed badly by Sam Darnold in the Giants' 28-6 loss to the Vikings on Sunday.
Residents in one Paterson neighborhood say someone is going to get hurt if drivers keep breaking the law.
A CBS News data investigation has found an increase in election supervisors leaving their jobs.
There are many questions about NYPD Commissioner Edward Caban's future amid an ongoing federal corruption investigation.
The Adams administration showcased its various efforts to keep pace with extreme weather events and climate change in Queens.
The ABC News-hosted debate is the first time Donald Trump and Kamala Harris will face off on the issues.
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.
Emmy and Tony Award-winning actor James Earl Jones' majestic voice became internationally recognized as the villainous Dark Lord in the "Star Wars" franchise.
Catherine, Princess of Wales, says she's finished chemotherapy less than six months after she announced her cancer diagnosis.
Kendrick Lamar will headline his first Super Bowl Halftime Show at the event in New Orleans next year.
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.
Aaron Rodgers threw a touchdown pass, but the Jets' defense got manhandled by the 49ers in a 32-19 loss on Monday.
Austin Wells homered and finished with four RBIs in the Yankees' 10-4 win over the Royals on Monday.
The Mets scored on a wild pitch and a passed ball in the eighth inning and went on to top the Blue Jays 3-2 on Monday.
Ed Kranepool, a New York Mets Hall of Famer and the longest tenured player in team history, has died at 79, the team announced.
Family and friends came together Monday at St. Mary Magdalen Church in Delaware County for a funeral for Johnny and Matthew Gaudreau.
Artist Ken Rush looks back at his painting of the twin towers under construction, 30 years before 9/11.
This year CCCADI in East Harlem honors Haiti as the first Black independent nation.
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.
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.
CBS News New York's Lonnie Quinn says this week will be as good as it gets.
The iconic actor who was a mainstay for decades on the big screen and on stage died on Monday at age 93. CBS News New York's Dick Brennan looks back on his spectacular career.
CBS News New York's Ali Bauman gets insight into the ongoing federal corruption probe into Caban and his twin brother from a former federal prosecutor.
Holtsville residents are struggling to understand how the small children got out of their apartment and drowned in a pond. CBS News New York's Carolyn Gusoff reports.
There are new questions about Caban's tenure at the top of the nation's largest police department, amid an on-going federal corruption investigation that also involves his twin brother. CBS News New York's Marcia Kramer has the latest.