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Gov. Murphy signs bill to declare Central Jersey actually does exist
Does Central Jersey actually exist? According to a new bill Gov. Phil Murphy signed Thursday, it does.
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Does Central Jersey actually exist? According to a new bill Gov. Phil Murphy signed Thursday, it does.
Coffee chain's popular beverage has spawned a range of imitators flecked with cinnamon, nutmeg and clove.
Crews were on the scene of a huge water main break in Monmouth County on Wednesday. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/3Ea1h16
The first-in-the-nation legislation establishes penalties for deaths and injuries that occur as a result of gun trafficking, Murphy said.
Fallen Newark Fire Captains Augusto Acabou and Wayne Brooks Jr. were honored Wednesday in a ceremony at the American Dream mall.
A second meeting was held in Paterson on Tuesday to update parents from Paterson Public School No. 3 on what's in store for their children once the school year starts.
A wildfire at the Wharton State Forest in Waterford Township, Camden County has grown to 1,700 acres, the New Jersey Forest Fire Service said Monday. The blaze is 95% contained.
Fire officials say they are making progress at the Wharton State Forest wildfire in New Jersey. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/3qyNcap
It's in the area of the Atco Dragway and Jackson Road in Waterford Township in Camden County.
Chopper 2 was over Kearny and spotted billowing smoke and flames near Exit 14.
John Elliott has the Tri-State Area's latest First Alert Forecast on CBS2 News At Noon.
John Elliott has the Tri-State Area's latest First Alert Forecast on CBS2 News at 9 a.m.
John Elliott has the Tri-State Area's latest First Alert Forecast on CBS2 News This Morning.
Craig Allen has the Tri-State Area's latest First Alert Forecast on CBS2 News This Morning
The Navy SEAL Foundation New York City SEAL Swim is a grueling fitness challenge that raises money for the Navy SEAL Foundation.
Craig Allen has the Tri-State Area's latest forecast on CBS2 News This Morning.
Investigators are still trying to determine the cause of a fire that destroyed a nearly century-old church in New Jersey.
John Elliott has the Tri-State Area's latest First Alert Forecast on CBS2 News at Noon.
Police said they were patrolling the Metedeconk River when they saw the woman in the water.
John Elliott has the Tri-State Area's latest First Alert Forecast on CBS2 News at 9 a.m.
John Elliott has the Tri-State Area's latest First Alert Forecast on CBS2 News This Morning.
John Elliott has the Tri-State Area's latest First Alert Forecast on CBS2 News at Noon.
Part of the first-floor ceiling collapsed on July 28, according to school officials. No one was hurt, but repairs are needed before anyone can reenter. CBS New York's Natalie Duddridge reports.
As the MTA inches closer to rolling out the new tolls, some New York City leaders are questioning the plan's validity while others rally in support. CBS New York's John Dias reports.
John Elliott has the Tri-State Area's latest First Alert Forecast on CBS2 News at 9 a.m.
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There can be lots of emotions for students heading back to school, and for new migrant students, there are also challenges.
New York City is cracking down on a website it says is putting people looking for parking near JFK Airport in harm's way.
Federal prosecutors filed criminal charges against Hamas leaders for the deaths of American citizens in Israel on Oct. 7, 2023, according to charging documents unsealed Tuesday.
Discover the best leaf blowers to help you keep your yard looking spotless this fall.
There can be lots of emotions for students heading back to school, and for new migrant students, there are also challenges.
New York City is cracking down on a website it says is putting people looking for parking near JFK Airport in harm's way.
Protests of the Israel-Hamas war were being held Tuesday outside Columbia University on the first day of classes.
Linda Sun, a former aide to New York Gov. Kathy Hochul, was arrested by the FBI Tuesday morning, the FBI confirmed.
Subway riders in Brooklyn and Queens officially survived the G train shutdown of 2024.
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.
It's the first day of school in Newark, New Jersey, where students will have longer hours for 2024.
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.
Linda Sun, a former aide to New York Gov. Kathy Hochul, was arrested by the FBI Tuesday morning, the FBI confirmed.
LIRR schedule changes start today for riders across Long Island and heading into New York City.
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.
Federal prosecutors filed criminal charges against Hamas leaders for the deaths of American citizens in Israel on Oct. 7, 2023, according to charging documents unsealed Tuesday.
Protests of the Israel-Hamas war were being held Tuesday outside Columbia University on the first day of classes.
Linda Sun, a former aide to New York Gov. Kathy Hochul, was arrested by the FBI Tuesday morning, the FBI confirmed.
Former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo is set to testify publicly before a Republican-led House subcommittee next week.
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.
Trucks will be back on New York City streets again Tuesday and Thursday to conduct additional spraying for mosquitoes.
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.
The teen idol who helped ignite the 1960s surfing craze as a handsome beach boy in the "Gidget" movies, James Darren has died at 88.
Joey Chestnut ate a world record 83 hot dogs in 10 minutes on Monday, relishing another victory against rival Takeru Kobayashi.
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.
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.
Suffolk County Police say human remains were found in a wooded area of Huntington just before noon Tuesday.
Crews battled a huge fire at a tire shop in Jamaica, Queens on Tuesday. Smoke could be seen billowing out of the building.
A smoldering shell is all that's left of an apartment building in Rockland County after a fire tore through it Tuesday afternoon. CBS News New York's Alecia Reid reports.
The art is bold and a bit mysterious. The exhibition covers three floors of a building on Canal Street. CBS News New York's Dave Carlin has the story.
CBS News New York's Lonnie Quinn says we are going to see temperatures in the mid 70s with a lot of sun until at least Friday.