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Controversial bear hunt in N.J. begins, with another scheduled for December
Animal rights groups say it is inhumane, but state officials insist it's the best way to avoid bear-human interactions.
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Animal rights groups say it is inhumane, but state officials insist it's the best way to avoid bear-human interactions.
John Elliott has the Tri-State Area's latest First Alert Forecast on CBS2 News at Noon.
Nearly 34 million people in the U.S. are food insecure, according to the USDA.
The rescue crew hoisted all three people onto a helicopter as the boat capsized.
John Elliott has the Tri-State Area's latest First Alert Forecast on CBS2 News This Morning.
The 183-acre Akshardham is the second biggest Hindu temple on Earth and took 10 years to build.
The 183-acre Akshardham took 10 years to build. CBS New York's Jessica Moore reports.
Craig Allen has the Tri-State Area's latest First Alert Forecast on CBS2 News This Morning.
Two bodies were found inside a home in New Milford on Saturday. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/46m94VT
The MTA has requested to join the federal government's fight against New Jersey over congestion pricing. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/46CEYgA
Some Americans who traveled to Israel from our area are now stranded, while others raced to get out in time Saturday. CBS New York's Jessi Mitchell reports. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/3rQwKCJ
Craig Allen has the Tri-State Area's latest First Alert Forecast on CBS2 News This Morning.
John Elliott's message to drivers this morning: "Slow down!"
Craig Allen has the Tri-State Area's latest First Alert Forecast and John Elliott has a look at the roads on CBS2 News This Morning.
CandyStore.com determined each state's favorite Halloween candy based on bulk candy sales.
The Army Corps of Engineers is working to build a more resilient Jersey Shore. CBS New York's Nick Caloway reports.
The attorney representing the families said a Jeep Wrangler with known issues caused the fire and crew members incorrectly used a fire suppression system. CBS New York's Christine Sloan reports.
New details were released about the deadly July cargo ship fire in Port Newark.
Fire Captains Augusto Acabou and Wayne Brooks Jr. were killed while battling a massive fire on board a cargo ship at Port Newark back in July.
Nurses pounded the pavement on the Newark campus of Rutgers University on Thursday.
The union and RWJBarnabas Hospital management plan to get back to the negotiating table on Friday. CBS New York's Nick Caloway has the story.
It's one of the top book festivals in the nation, drawing thousands of book lovers and than 100 authors from across the Tri-State Area.
Mayor Ted Green said the city will hold property owner Harrison Management, LLC, accountable.
Mayor Ted Green said the city will hold property owner Harrison Management, LLC, accountable. CBS New York's Christine Sloan reports.
The gunfire erupted on Tuesday afternoon and CBS New York's Maurice Dubois has the latest on the investigation.
The Yankees broke open a tight game with a big sixth inning in an 8-4 victory over the Rangers on Monday.
The Mets climbed a season-high 10 games over .500 with a 4-1 victory over the Red Sox on Monday.
A gunman shot five people in "an intentional act" at the West Indian American Day Parade in Brooklyn, police said.
Queens residents are sounding the alarm about illegal trash dumping where Jackson Heights meets Woodside.
An LIRR passenger says she was literally pushed off a moving train at her Brentwood station by a belligerent rider.
A gunman shot five people in "an intentional act" at the West Indian American Day Parade in Brooklyn, police said.
Queens residents are sounding the alarm about illegal trash dumping where Jackson Heights meets Woodside.
An LIRR passenger says she was literally pushed off a moving train at her Brentwood station by a belligerent rider.
Some NJ Transit customers affected by recent service disruptions want refunds, but the agency says they won't provide them.
An estimated 5,000 people gathered in various parts of Manhattan on Monday to rally in support of the Palestinian people.
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.
Some NJ Transit customers affected by recent service disruptions want refunds, but the agency says they won't provide them.
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.
An LIRR passenger says she was literally pushed off a moving train at her Brentwood station by a belligerent rider.
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.
The U.S. seized Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro's plane in the Dominican Republic and brought it to Florida on Monday, the Justice Department said.
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."
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.
Walt Disney Co. pulled ESPN, its Disney network and ABC stations from DirecTV's service, a move that came on a busy sports night.
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.
The Yankees broke open a tight game with a big sixth inning in an 8-4 victory over the Rangers on Monday.
The Mets climbed a season-high 10 games over .500 with a 4-1 victory over the Red Sox on Monday.
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.
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.
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.
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 Tony Sadiku is calling for sunny skies and temperatures in the mid to upper 70s on Tuesday and Wednesday.
Pressure is mounting on Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to reach a ceasefire deal with Hamas. CBS News New York's Ali Bauman reports.
The airport seemed to be getting back on track late Monday night, but there were a lot of frustrated passengers trying to get home after the holiday weekend. CBS News New York's Jenna DeAngelis reports.
Five people were wounded when a gunman purposely shot into a crowd on Eastern Parkway on Monday afternoon. The search continues for the shooter. CBS News New York's Naveen Dhaliwal reports.
CBS News New York's Elle McLogan covers the borough and has more on what's being done to put an end to the problem.