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News helicopter dropped in altitude shortly before deadly crash in NJ
Flight tracker data shows a news helicopter in New Jersey dropped in altitude shortly before crashing Tuesday, killing two people. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/4anMRZY
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Flight tracker data shows a news helicopter in New Jersey dropped in altitude shortly before crashing Tuesday, killing two people. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/4anMRZY
On Thursday, the first of the busy travel days, long lines formed long before dawn at Newark Liberty International Airport. CBS New York's Nick Caloway reports.
Bob Santomarco has spent 35 years creating what may be the biggest display of its kind in New Jersey. Tony Aiello has the story.
They say Monday's "perfect storm" created conditions for swells not seen in these parts maybe ever. CBS New York's Alice Gainer reports.
Long lines formed long before dawn at Newark Liberty International Airport. CBS New York's Nick Caloway reports.
Mayor Andre Sayegh is telling residents to stay off the streets. Schools will remained closed until after the new year. CBS New York's Christine Sloan reports.
The National Transportation Safety Board, along with local, state and federal partners, will spend three days on-site investigating the crash before releasing a preliminary report in another 10-15 days.
Local airports are already filled with holiday travelers, and Thursday is expected to be the first of the three busiest days. CBS New York's Elijah Westbrook reports from Terminal B at Newark Liberty International Airport.
CBS New York's John Dias reports from nearby Willowbrook Boulevard, which runs around the Willowbrook Mall in Wayne. The street is still completely flooded, and at least one car has been left submerged.
Paterson officials said they had to close 28 roads in the city after the Passaic River crested too high and spilled over.
Families in parts of New Jersey are stuck in shelters ahead of the holidays as they wait for floodwaters to recede. CBS New York's Ali Bauman reports. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/3RRrb07
Dozens of firefighter rescues were pulled off on Wednesday.
It was a dangerous situation because many of the people spent Tuesday night in their homes with no electricity or heat. CBS New York's Christine Sloan reports.
A Philadelphia newsroom was mourning Wednesday after their helicopter crashed in New Jersey, killing the pilot and a photographer. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/41z9bf2
Police say a 13-year-old boy was shot Wednesday morning in Newark, prompting a nearby school to briefly go into lockdown.
Chopper 2 was overhead as first responders helped a resident out of a flooded home. It was one of dozens of rescues that took place Wednesday. CBS New York's Christine Sloan reports.
Early Wednesday morning, trucks could be seen rescuing people from homes along the Passaic River in Paterson.
The Giants rookie quarterback made appearances Tuesday in Livingston and Morristown.
Fairfield Police say Route 46 East will be closed for an unknown about of time, until the water levels drop. CBS New York's John Dias has a live look in Mobile 2.
Investigators say the pilot and a photographer were killed in the crash.
Neighborhoods in Wayne, Lincoln Park, Paterson and Little Falls all experienced flood conditions, and multiple towns in Passaic County were under a state of emergency Tuesday night. CBS New York's Zinnia Maldonado has a look at what to expect today.
According to Philadelphia's 6ABC, a pilot and photographer, who were contracted with U.S. Helicopters and part of the 6ABC family, died in the crash.
A state of emergency remains in effect, though it's possible it will be lifted on Wednesday morning, officials said. CBS New York's Christina Fan reports.
CBS New York's Investigative Team has learned the FAA is forming a panel to study on-the-job fatigue at short-staffed air traffic control centers. CBS New York investigative reporter Tim McNicholas reports that a New Jersey congressman is calling for more funding. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/3th1WMp
Residents in one New Jersey town are being told to evacuate by midnight Tuesday over concerns that rivers could overflow. CBS New York's Ali Bauman reports. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/3NEyMxx
Sean Manaea pitched two-hit ball over seven innings and the Mets beat the White Sox 2-0 on Sunday.
Jordan Walker went 5 for 5 and Lars Nootbaar drove in five runs as the Cardinals beat the Yankees 14-7 on Sunday.
NYC's annual West Indian American Day Carnival and Parade takes over the streets of Brooklyn for Labor Day 2024.
An MTA program that gave New Yorkers free bus rides on certain routes is over after a report found high rates of fare evasion systemwide.
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.
NYC's annual West Indian American Day Carnival and Parade takes over the streets of Brooklyn for Labor Day 2024.
An MTA program that gave New Yorkers free bus rides on certain routes is over after a report found high rates of fare evasion systemwide.
A Manhattan building superintendent was caught on camera kicking a tenant down two flights of stairs Saturday.
A child and a woman were injured in a hit-and-run in Brooklyn on Saturday, police say. The suspect was charged with DWI.
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.
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.
Intense heat and severe thunderstorms are in the forecast Wednesday for New York and New Jersey.
A 16-year-old is accused of shooting two other teenagers Friday night outside a high school football game in Wayne, New Jersey.
MLB teams were quick to honor the late Johnny Gaudreau and Matthew Gaudreau after they were struck and killed while riding bicycles in New Jersey.
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.
Two juveniles were injured in a shooting after a Passaic County Technical Institute football game in New Jersey, officials said.
New Jersey Sen. Nellie Pou will replace late Rep. Bill Pascrell Jr. as the 9th Congressional District's Democratic nominee.
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.
Daniel Coppola, 50, pleaded not guilty to stalking and gunning down his ex-wife and her partner on Long Island.
Flooding has left roads and homes in Suffolk County severely damaged with estimated repairs costing $100 million.
A Long Island man was arrested Thursday after he allegedly murdered his ex-wife and her boyfriend at a home in St. James, New York.
Thursday should stay pretty cloudy with perhaps a stray shower or two and highs in the mid 70s in New York City!
New Jersey Sen. Nellie Pou will replace late Rep. Bill Pascrell Jr. as the 9th Congressional District's Democratic nominee.
If the case is moved to federal court, former President Donald Trump's lawyers said they will then seek to have the verdict overturned and the case dismissed on immunity grounds.
Vice President Kamala Harris and her running mate, Gov. Tim Walz, sat down on Thursday with CNN for their first TV interview.
A group representing the families said the candidates should oppose any deal with Saudi Arabia "unless it fully addresses the role of the Saudi Arabian government in the 9/11 attacks."
Mayor Eric Adams on Wednesday personally destroyed several tons of seized illegal cannabis products.
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 Department of Health will spray more pesticide to stop West Nile virus on Wednesday in parts of Brooklyn.
Getting kids ready to return to the classroom means doing a lot more than just buying school supplies.
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.
From Sept. 2 to Sept. 15, teachers in 6 states and Washington D.C. can get a free coffee from Wawa stores.
Suspects in the foiled plot to attack Taylor Swift's concerts in Austria hoped to kill "tens of thousands" of people, CIA deputy chief says.
Singer Mariah Carey said in a statement that both her mother and sister died on the same day this past weekend.
Sean Manaea pitched two-hit ball over seven innings and the Mets beat the White Sox 2-0 on Sunday.
Jordan Walker went 5 for 5 and Lars Nootbaar drove in five runs as the Cardinals beat the Yankees 14-7 on Sunday.
The New York Mets beat the skidding White Sox 5-3, handing Chicago its 106th loss to tie a franchise record.
DeJuan Jones scored his first MLS goal and Jacen Russell-Rowe added an insurance goal to give the Crew a victory over NYCFC.
The Philadelphia Union beat the New York Red Bulls 2-0 Saturday night.
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.
Steelpan orchestras citywide are preparing for the Panorama competition at the Brooklyn Museum this weekend.
The skyline in Gowanus changes on a daily basis as we begin to see the impact of the 2021 Neighborhood Rezoning.
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 Craig Allen says the ideal conditions will continue for much of the new work week.
The community released balloons outside the Oakwood Plaza Apartments, where a family of three and their neighbor were killed in the floods. CBS News New York's Jessica Moore reports.
CBS News New York's Naveen Dhaliwal has the story from East Flatbush, Brooklyn.
The Department of Buildings says it happened when one of the owners mixed bleach and acetone while trying to remove paint from the cellar floor at around 1 p.m. on Sunday. CBS News New York's Jessica Moore reports.
Security video shows an SUV rear end a car near a gas station at around 11:30 a.m. on Sunday. Witnesses say it happened after the SUV hit the cyclist on Union Avenue in Williamsburg. CBS News New York's Jessica Moore reports.