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Review finds New Jersey was unprepared for COVID-19 pandemic
The 910-page report on the COVID pandemic faults planning, communication and decision making in Trenton and Washington, D.C. CBS New York's Nick Caloway reports.
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The 910-page report on the COVID pandemic faults planning, communication and decision making in Trenton and Washington, D.C. CBS New York's Nick Caloway reports.
Lonnie Quinn has the Tri-State Area's latest First Alert Forecast on CBS2 News at 5.
Menendez and his wife were silent entering Manhattan federal court after they were charged in a new, 18-count indictment. CBS New York's Christine Sloan reports.
Saturday's storm caused widespread flooding across the state, filling basements and shutting down roads. CBS New York's Natalie Duddridge reports.
The owners have only been in the home a few months, and in a matter of seconds, a gust of wind turned the back of a picture-perfect cottage into a wreck. CBS New York's Dave Carlin reports.
Last Tuesday, Menendez and his wife Nadine were charged with obstruction of justice in a new 18-count indictment. CBS New York's Christina Fan reports.
Congressman Josh Gottheimer announced millions of dollars to improve drainage and sewer systems.
From Little Falls, to Fairfield and Paterson, we have live team coverage of the cleanup across the area.
Paterson Mayor Andre Sayegh updates reporters on the ongoing flooding from the weekend's heavy rain along the Passaic River.
Authorities said the mother and child "had sustained serious injuries from the dog." The baby was pronounced dead at the scene.
CBS New York's Tony Sadiku and John Elliott have team coverage from communities impacted by the rising waters.
CBS New York's Elijah Westbrook reports from Essex County, where Lane Road is still under several inches of water in Fairfield.
Obstruction charges were added last week for the senator and his wife. CBS New York's Christina Fan reports from outside the courthouse.
New Jersey State Sen. Jon Bramnick is the first Republican to announce he's running for governor in 2025. Watch more of his conversation on "The Point with Marcia Kramer."
New Jersey State Sen. Jon Bramnick is running for governor, but not he's not like most Republicans. He supports abortion rights and doesn't support former President Donald Trump. Watch his conversation of "The Point with Marcia Kramer."
Main Street runs side-by-side with the Saddle River, which is spilling over due to all the rainfall. CBS New York's Zinnia Maldonado reports.
Craig Allen has the Tri-State Area's latest First Alert Forecast on CBS2 News This Morning.
A celebration was held Saturday for a New Jersey journalist from Nigeria who is finally back home after being jailed in his native country for years.
Vanessa Murdock has the Tri-State Area's latest First Alert Forecast on CBS2 News This Morning.
A man died and one officer is recovering after being shot while responding to a domestic incident in Hamilton Township, the New Jersey State Policemen's Benevolent Association said Saturday afternoon.
Lonnie Quinn has the Tri-State Area's latest First Alert Forecast on CBS2 News at 5.
It could be getting more expensive to drive electric vehicles in the Garden State. CBS New York's Nick Caloway reports.
Manasquan Superintendent Dr. Frank Kasyan said the district is filing a last-minute appeal, but he's not optimistic. CBS New York's Christine Sloan reports.
Crews have been working on the Route 71 drawbridge that connects Belmar to Avon-by-the-Sea, but repairs could take months. CBS New York's Christine Sloan reports.
Watch CBS New York's in-depth look at what the U.S. Surgeon General calls "the epidemic of loneliness." CBS New York's Cindy Hsu reports.
Breece Hall enters the season as one of the NFL's most dynamic running backs after a terrific second year.
The Brooklyn man seen in a viral video getting punched by an NYPD officer was originally stopped for playing loud music, police said.
The bus is the talk of a South Ozone Park neighborhood after the MTA's public hearing on Wednesday.
A form of dancing known as Breaking is breaking down barriers at the Paris Olympics.
Struggles like mental health challenges and homelessness can put parents at risk of losing custody of their children, but a program in Brooklyn is working to help lower that risk.
The Brooklyn man seen in a viral video getting punched by an NYPD officer was originally stopped for playing loud music, police said.
The bus is the talk of a South Ozone Park neighborhood after the MTA's public hearing on Wednesday.
A form of dancing known as Breaking is breaking down barriers at the Paris Olympics.
Struggles like mental health challenges and homelessness can put parents at risk of losing custody of their children, but a program in Brooklyn is working to help lower that risk.
Hudson Valley homeowners are pushing back against a lithium battery storage farm near their homes, a key part of New York's plan to meet aggressive energy goals.
The NYC area will continue to see humid and cloudy weather today, before our Pick of the Week arrives tomorrow.
Another day means another round of showers for the New York City area, but there's hope around the corner.
NYC's unsettled weather continues today, with rain showers in the forecast through Thursday.
Lawmakers in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut are flocking to Vice President Kamala Harris' side.
New York's weather calls for a cloudy day Monday, with rising humidity and increasing shower chances.
A 20-year-old suspect is in custody after he allegedly shot a Perth Amboy police detective in Rahway, New Jersey.
The NYC area will continue to see humid and cloudy weather today, before our Pick of the Week arrives tomorrow.
A police detective was shot Wednesday night while serving a warrant in Rahway, New Jersey.
Palestinian youth held a news conference at a community center in New Jersey condemning Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's visit to the United States Wednesday.
President Joe Biden intervened Wednesday after NJ Transit's negotiations with the union representing engineers stalled.
Jacqueline Franchetti has been trying to get "Kyra's Law" passed for eight years, but keeps running into Albany roadblocks.
The Jets will hold their first training camp workouts on Wednesday in Florham Park, New Jersey.
A small plane crashed Monday at MacArthur Airport on Long Island, killing pilot Christopher Kucera and his passenger, Zachary Hatcher.
Here's what New York leaders are saying about President Joe Biden's decision to end his reelection bid.
Humidity levels will climb and temperatures will reach the mid to upper 80s in the Tri-State Area on Sunday.
The president and vice president put pressure on Netanyahu to accept a cease-fire deal.
President Biden said it's been the privilege of his life to serve the country for over 50 years.
Kamala Harris' campaign appears to be casting a wide net to find a VP, vetting a large number of potential running mates.
Thousands of protesters descended on Washington, chanting "Free, Free Palestine," and some tried to block streets ahead of Netanyahu's speech.
As the internet buzzes about Kamala Harris and her "brat summer," NYC Mayor Eric Adams has some advice for the likely Democratic nominee: Be herself.
New Yorkers in communities without easy access to supermarkets must decide what's more valuable? Time or money.
State records show the fund is facing a projected shortfall of $3 billion, and that shortfall is impacting the children.
At least seven people in New York have been sickened in a listeria outbreak linked to deli meats.
A warning of a Listeria monocytogenes outbreak affecting 12 states, including Pennsylvania, New Jersey and New York, was issued by the CDC Friday afternoon linking infections to sliced meat at deli counters.
Physical effects of heat waves, like heat stroke, are widely known. But scientists are now sounding the alarm on psychological consequences of extremely high temperatures.
Billy Joel performs the last concert of his MSG residency tonight in NYC. See how to get tickets, and how much they're going to cost you.
An album of dark songs recorded in a bedroom at his rented farmhouse in 1982, reflecting the upheaval in his life in-between "The River" and "Born in the U.S.A.," helped solidify Springsteen's status as one of music's most soulful voices.
A new sculpture featuring the likeness of one of hip-hop's first DJs plays a specially curated mix, powered by solar panels.
Prosecutors have been preparing to retry the disgraced movie mogul since the New York Court of Appeals overturned his 2020 rape conviction.
The Kennedy Center named its 2024 Honorees Thursday morning. They include Harlem's historic Apollo Theater, the first institution to ever receive the honor.
Breece Hall enters the season as one of the NFL's most dynamic running backs after a terrific second year.
A form of dancing known as Breaking is breaking down barriers at the Paris Olympics.
The 2024 Paris Olympics start Friday, and NYC triple jumper Salif Mane is ready to represent the Bronx and Fairleigh Dickinson University.
This is what you need to know about when the 2024 Paris Olympics start and end, along with key games and events on the schedule.
Pete Alonso, Francisco Lindor and Tyrone Taylor homered off Gerrit Cole, Lindor added a three-run shot against the bullpen and the New York Mets routed the Yankees 12-3 to sweep the season Subway Series for the first time since 2013.
The bus is the talk of a South Ozone Park neighborhood after the MTA's public hearing on Wednesday.
Struggles like mental health challenges and homelessness can put parents at risk of losing custody of their children, but a program in Brooklyn is working to help lower that risk.
New Yorkers in communities without easy access to supermarkets must decide what's more valuable? Time or money.
The Fordham Business Improvement District in the Bronx said they're offering 10 businesses security improvement grants of up to $1,500 to fortify their shops.
Queens resident Lou Harris is on a mission to make the sport of surfing more inclusive.
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 Zinnia Maldonado spoke to patrons who are sad to say goodbye to a community staple.
CBS News New York's Jennifer McLogan says students are being trained in the most intense emergency situations at a time when volunteer fire departments are desperate for future recruits.
Crews are working to replace lead pipes for thousands of customers in New Jersey. CBS New York's Nick Caloway reports.
Eligible New York City students will receive OMNY cards instead of MetroCards starting in the 2024-25 school year.
Nearly half of the tractors at the Port Newark Container Terminal have transitioned away from diesel, and there's more on the horizon. CBS New York's Alecia Reid reports.