End of Alina Habba's tenure as acting U.S. attorney sets up presidential power test
In two days, the acting U.S. attorney will be someone who was just fired by the Department of Justice.
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In two days, the acting U.S. attorney will be someone who was just fired by the Department of Justice.
Matthew Platkin's office has been supervising the department since 2023, following what he called a series of police failures.
The beach adds a layer of protection between the sea, which can be destructive at times, and homes and businesses just over the dunes. CBS News New York's Vanessa Murdock reports.
Tuesday, a group of federal judges in New Jersey voted not to extend Habba's interim appointment as U.S. attorney, and to replace her with her deputy Desiree Grace. CBS News New York's Jessica Moore reports.
New Jersey's Supreme Court ruled Wednesday that the Paterson Police Department can remain under the control of the state's attorney general.
N.J. Attorney General Matthew Platkin's office has been supervising the department since 2023 after what he called a series of police failures.
A child is seriously injured after being struck by a school bus Wednesday in Bergen County. CBS News New York's Jennifer Bisram reports from the scene.
The recent floods in New Jersey destroyed several roadways, and there is concern about trucks and cars traveling on one that is closed to outside traffic because part of it has collapsed.
The cleanup from the floods earlier this month in New Jersey continues, but for many residents, the struggle to rebuild is just beginning.
The 1.6 magnitude earthquake happened at 5:40 a.m. about two miles west of Morris Plains and about three miles below ground.
The 1.6 magnitude happened at 9:40 a.m. about two miles west of Morris Plains, and about three miles below ground, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.
As CBS News New York's Christine Sloan reports, many are coming back to nothing after nearly everything was destroyed.
Two devastating storms earlier this month wreaked havoc on communities in Plainfield, New Jersey. On Sunday, a benefit concert was held to help flood victims.
City officials say the money will help those who have lost their homes and have no insurance. CBS News New York's Naveen Dhaliwal reports.
A 5-year-old child has died in a drowning incident in Wayne, N.J., the Passaic County Prosecutor said.
CBS News New York's John Elliott spent Saturday morning in Madison, N.J. at the Museum of Early Trades & Crafts.
New Jersey congressional democrats condemned the Trump administration's decision to use Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst as a temporary detention center for immigrant detainees.
What was once a barren plot of land in New Jersey, has become a space where people go to retreat, rest and learn. CBS News New York's Alecia Reid reports.
Plainfield is planning a benefit concert to help families and others devastated by the storms. CBS News New York's Christine Sloan reports.
Spotswood Police put out an alert about the incident, saying they are still looking for the driver. CBS News New York's Kristie Keleshian reports.
It's been days since devastating floodwaters tore through the Hope 4 Paws Humane Society in Plainfield, New Jersey. Staff and volunteers had to swim through waist-high water to rescue dozens of dogs and other animals. Now, with all the animals safe, the shelter is turning its focus to recovery. Patricia Rosado, office manager for Hope 4 Paws Humane Society, details the devastation and how recovery efforts are going.
Robert Montgomery, 61, died in a lightning strike at a New Jersey archery range that also injured 14 people.
Connie Francis grew up in Belleville, New Jersey, where her impact is still visible. CBS News New York's Jessica Moore reports.
A lightning strike killed one man and hurt more than a dozen people Thursday night in Jackson Township. CBS News New York's Christina Fan has the latest.
Francis was born in Newark and graduated from high school in Belleville, New Jersey. She became a well known pop star in the 1950s and '60s and the first female singer to top the Billboard Hot 100.
An Extreme Cold Warning is in place across New York, New Jersey and Connecticut through 1 p.m. Sunday.
Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi plans to endorse Jack Schlossberg, John F. Kennedy's grandson, a source familiar confirmed to CBS News.
Terrance Gore, a former outfielder and three-time World Series champion known for his blazing speed on the base paths, has died at 34 years old, according to Major League Baseball officials.
New York City officials are expanding efforts to make sure all residents stay safe during Saturday night's dangerously cold conditions.
Savannah Guthrie released a new video on Saturday, saying her family is willing to pay for the safe return of their mother.
An Extreme Cold Warning is in place across New York, New Jersey and Connecticut through 1 p.m. Sunday.
New York City officials are expanding efforts to make sure all residents stay safe during Saturday night's dangerously cold conditions.
Mayor Zohran Mamdani issued an executive order he says will protect New Yorkers from "abusive immigration enforcement" by the Trump administration.
New York City police are searching for three suspects accused of trying to break into homes on Staten Island and in one case stealing a luxury car.
After their building managers were arrested on fraud charges, tenants in Queens say their apartments were left in chaos.
An Extreme Cold Warning is in place across New York, New Jersey and Connecticut through 1 p.m. Sunday.
A Connecticut man was arrested after allegedly driving drunk in the Bronx and hitting pedestrians on a sidewalk Friday.
Parts of New York and Connecticut could see snow Friday into Saturday. A First Alert Weather Day is in effect for the weekend due to dangerously cold temperatures.
Bundle up — New York City and the Tri-State Area's stretch of dangerously cold weather continues, and it's sticking around longer than anyone would like.
New York, New Jersey and Connecticut were pivotal during America's birth. This year, as the nation celebrates its 250th birthday, CBS News New York is highlighting the hidden history in our own back yard.
An Extreme Cold Warning is in place across New York, New Jersey and Connecticut through 1 p.m. Sunday.
New York City and the Tri-State Area are preparing for what is expected to be the coldest weather of the season so far this weekend.
The Democratic primary race for the Congressional seat vacated by Gov. Mikie Sherrill is too close to call.
Gateway Tunnel construction may resume after a federal judge temporarily blocked President Trump's funding freeze for New York and New Jersey's $16 billion infrastructure project.
The entire Tri-State Area will be under an Extreme Cold Warning as dangerously cold temperatures settle in, along with some snow.
A Long Island man accused of driving drunk and killing a Nassau County police officer appeared in court Friday. Matthew Smith entered a not guilty plea.
The entire Tri-State Area will be under an Extreme Cold Warning as dangerously cold temperatures settle in, along with some snow.
The goal is to get patients drunk and high at a new research lab on the border of Nassau County and Queens.
The Patchogue-Medford School District said in a letter that the Suffolk County Department of Health alerted them about an infectious person in the school community.
Parts of New York and Connecticut could see snow Friday into Saturday. A First Alert Weather Day is in effect for the weekend due to dangerously cold temperatures.
Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi plans to endorse Jack Schlossberg, John F. Kennedy's grandson, a source familiar confirmed to CBS News.
Mayor Zohran Mamdani issued an executive order he says will protect New Yorkers from "abusive immigration enforcement" by the Trump administration.
President Trump late Friday addressed a video posted to his social media account that included a racist depiction of Barack and Michelle Obama as apes, telling reporters he didn't see the part that showed the former president and first lady.
New York City and the Tri-State Area are preparing for what is expected to be the coldest weather of the season so far this weekend.
The Democratic primary race for the Congressional seat vacated by Gov. Mikie Sherrill is too close to call.
Mount Sinai and Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield failed to reach a contract agreement by Dec. 31, which means about 9,000 Mount Sinai physicians are no longer considered in-network.
Brooklyn's Green-Wood Cemetery is set to become the first on the East Coast to offer human composting.
The goal is to get patients drunk and high at a new research lab on the border of Nassau County and Queens.
The Patchogue-Medford School District said in a letter that the Suffolk County Department of Health alerted them about an infectious person in the school community.
Day 25 of the New York City nurses strike saw protests, arrests and some progress in the negotiations.
Brad Arnold, the founder and lead singer of the 3 Doors Down has died following "his courageous battle with cancer," the rock band announced Saturday on social media.
Two-for-one tickets are returning for New York City's Off-Broadway Week.
The sheriff says the note was sent to a local Arizona news station, which agreed not to report on it, following the disappearance of "Today" show co-host Savannah Guthrie's mother, Nancy Guthrie.
Chuck Negron, a founding member of Three Dog Night whose lead vocals powered a string of hits for one of the top rock acts of the late 1960s and early '70s has died. He was 83.
Popular singer-songwriter Noah Kahan will be bringing his tour to New York City this summer. "The Great Divide" tour will stop at Citi Field on July 18.
Terrance Gore, a former outfielder and three-time World Series champion known for his blazing speed on the base paths, has died at 34 years old, according to Major League Baseball officials.
The Nets used an 80-point first half to beat the short-handed Wizards 127-113 on Saturday.
Ryan's father led the Jets from 2009-14, including back-to-back appearances in the AFC Championship Game.
Daniss Jenkins scored 18 points in his last game as a two-way player and the Detroit Pistons routed New York 118-80 on Friday night to end the Knicks' winning streak at eight games.
The New York Knicks are acquiring guard Jose Alvarado from the New Orleans Pelicans, according to a person with knowledge of the trade deal.
After their building managers were arrested on fraud charges, tenants in Queens say their apartments were left in chaos.
Harlem's Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture centennial anniversary began last year, and 2026 marks 100 years since the library became owner of its namesake's personal collection, making it a full-fledged research center.
Brooklyn's Green-Wood Cemetery is set to become the first on the East Coast to offer human composting.
Dozens of middle school girls celebrated National Girls and Women in Sports Day at the Brooklyn Basketball Training Center on Wednesday.
A group of senior dancers aged 70 and up shine on stage at the Korean Community Services' center in Queens. They practice in Flushing twice a week and perform at events citywide.
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.
CBS News New York's Vanessa Murdock has your weather forecast for February 7 at 11 p.m.
Photographer John Biever has worked all 59 Super Bowl games, but Super Bowl LX will be his last. Gwen Baumgardner reports.
Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi plans to endorse John F. Kennedy's grandson Jack Schlossberg for Congress, a source familiar with the issue confirmed to CBS News.
Two pedestrians are recovering after they were struck by a driver in the Bronx. Police say he was drunk and is now facing charges after his vehicle jumped the curb. CBS News New York's Andrew Ramos reports.
A house went up in flames on Long Island on Saturday.
