New study says single-use plastic bag ban in N.J. may not be working
The problem may be shoppers forget to bring their reusable bags with them and just get more.
The problem may be shoppers forget to bring their reusable bags with them and just get more.
The problem may be shoppers forget to bring their reusable bags with them and just get more. CBS New York's John Dias reports.
Hudson, 32, died Friday while battling a fire in a home in Plainfield, N.J.
Traffic was forced to reroute in Burlington County's Mount Laurel after a sinkhole opened up.
CBS New York's Natalie Duddridge spent the morning at Clifton Barkalow Middle School, where everything seemed to be up and running again.
According to the American Lung Association, nearly 10% of homes in New Jersey and New York have high levels of the invisible, odorless gas that can cause lung cancer.
Some parents say they're concerned their children's personal information may be at risk. CBS New York's Natalie Duddridge reports from Freehold Township.
Police say three men are facing weapons charges in connection with the deadly shooting.
Adriana Kuch's father said she took her own life after a disturbing video was posted to social media showing her being attacked in the hallway of Central Regional High School.
Adriana Kuch's father said she took her own life after a disturbing video was posted on social media showing her being attacked in the hallway of Central Regional High School. CBS New York's Christine Sloan reports.
Post-pandemic, mental health is being valued more than ever before, but securing an appointment with a provider is more than difficult than ever. CBS New York's Vanessa Murdock reports.
Sunday's floor collapse crushed multiple boilers providing heat to other buildings. CBS New York's Zinnia Maldonado reports.
The move left parents in Freehold Township scrambling to find child care. Parents still don't know when schools will reopen. CBS New York's Nick Caloway reports.
Word was posted on X late Sunday night by the assistant superintendant.
Fire officials say residents will not be allowed back inside because of concerns about a complete collapse. CBS New York's Jessica Moore reports.
Gov. Phil Murphy is ordering flags across New Jersey to fly at half staff after Firefighter Marques Hudson died battling a blaze in Plainfield, N.J. CBS New York's John Dias reports.
A surprising study shows that in the year-and-a-half since New Jersey's plastic bag ban was first enacted, the amount of plastic consumption in the state tripled.
Lonnie Quinn has the Tri-State Area's latest First Alert Forecast on CBS2 News at 5.
The fire has since been brought under control, but the heartbreak in the community is just beginning. CBS New York's Nick Caloway reports.
Officials mourned Hudson as a "true hero" who joined the Plainfield Fire Department in 2021.
After being taken to an animal sanctuary in Sussex County, he's now getting treatment at an animal hospital for an infection.
A Plainfield firefighter died battling a house fire Friday morning.
New Jersey fined the city $12 million for unauthorized beach repairs, but the mayor says the state is withholding federal money for resiliency projects.
They are warning prospective adopters to know for sure what they can handle before making a commitment.
They are warning prospective adopters to know for sure what they can handle before making a commitment. CBS New York's Christine Sloan reports.
An adult black bear and a cub became trapped inside a car in Winsted, Connecticut.
A Bronx food pantry says it's serving more people than ever before, but it's in dire need of basic equipment to run the operation.
A fire burned through a strip mall overnight in Fair Lawn, New Jersey, damaging several businesses.
New York City will start installing a controversial weapons detection system today at major subway stations.
The 2024 Paris Olympics start tonight, featuring dozens of athletes from New York, New Jersey and Connecticut. See the full list of competitors from the Tri-State Area.
A Bronx food pantry says it's serving more people than ever before, but it's in dire need of basic equipment to run the operation.
New York City will start installing a controversial weapons detection system today at major subway stations.
The 2024 Paris Olympics start tonight, featuring dozens of athletes from New York, New Jersey and Connecticut. See the full list of competitors from the Tri-State Area.
Sonya Massey, a 36-year-old mother of two, was fatally shot by a sheriff's deputy inside her own Illinois home on July 6.
Legendary Billy Joel played his 150th and final concert at famed Madison Square Garden on Thursday night.
The 2024 Paris Olympics start tonight, featuring dozens of athletes from New York, New Jersey and Connecticut. See the full list of competitors from the Tri-State Area.
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.
A fire burned through a strip mall overnight in Fair Lawn, New Jersey, damaging several businesses.
The 2024 Paris Olympics start tonight, featuring dozens of athletes from New York, New Jersey and Connecticut. See the full list of competitors from the Tri-State Area.
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.
Legendary Billy Joel played his 150th and final concert at famed Madison Square Garden on Thursday night.
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.
The former president called Harris a "happy warrior" and vowed to do all he can to help her defeat former President Donald Trump in November.
Local leaders applaud this week's DOT announcement about safety upgrades coming to Cobble Hill, Brooklyn.
The president and vice president pressured Israel's Benjamin Netanyahu to reach a cease-fire deal for Gaza, but the truce talks may have suffered a new blow.
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.
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.
Legendary Billy Joel played his 150th and final concert at famed Madison Square Garden on Thursday night.
Hundreds of the nation's top athletes will represent Team USA in Paris at the 2024 Olympics.
Billy Joel performs the last concert of his MSG residency Thursday 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.
The 2024 Paris Olympics start tonight, featuring dozens of athletes from New York, New Jersey and Connecticut. See the full list of competitors from the Tri-State Area.
A misplayed fly ball down the right-field line gave the Mets a 3-2 win over the Braves on Monday.
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.
A Bronx food pantry says it's serving more people than ever before, but it's in dire need of basic equipment to run the operation.
Local leaders applaud this week's DOT announcement about safety upgrades coming to Cobble Hill, Brooklyn.
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.
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.
Several businesses were damaged when a fire broke out early Friday morning in Fair Lawn, New Jersey. CBS New York's Christina Fan is live on the scene.
New York City will start installing a controversial weapons detection system Friday at major subway stations. CBS New York's Elijah Westbrook has the details.
CBS New York's John Elliott has the latest weather forecast.
Fans reflected on the legendary singer/songwriter's 150th and final performance at the famed arena. CBS News New York's Lori Bordonaro reports.
CBS News New York's Lonnie Quinn is calling for sunny skies and temperatures in the mid 80s, with low humidity.