Queen Latifah on hand for groundbreaking of new housing facility in Newark
It was an exciting Tuesday afternoon as star power joined local leaders in hopes of inspiring a community to rise. CBS2's Vanessa Murdock reports.
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It was an exciting Tuesday afternoon as star power joined local leaders in hopes of inspiring a community to rise. CBS2's Vanessa Murdock reports.
CBS2's Jenna DeAngelis reports.
More than 40 retired educators have expressed interest in returning to the classroom.
Newark's board of education is hiring retired teachers to reduce the shortage of educators.
It comes after the city replaced 23,000 known lead lines in the city.
Bloomfest returns this weekend at Branch Brook Park.
The teen was last seen leaving her family home in Newark in 2016.
A convicted serial killer is now charged in the murder of a Newark teenager.
Police say two people were killed after getting hit by a stolen car in Newark; CBS2's Kevin Rincon reports.
Authorities did not immediately announce any charges or arrests connected with the investigation.
Authorities did not immediately announce any charges or arrests connected with the investigation.
The county said the collection of 5,200 trees in Branch Brook Park in Newark is larger than the display in Washington, D.C.
Here's a look at some events around the area.
Police were called by a resident reporting a stolen car with people sleeping in it behind their house.
A police-involved shooting is under investigation Tuesday in Newark. As CBS2's Natalie Duddridge reports, it all started with a report of a stolen vehicle.
CBS2's Dana Tyler sits down with Ron Chaluisan, the executive director of the Newark Trust for Education.
In Newark, more than 80 percent of students qualify for free and reduced meals based on household income.
Giants wide receiver Darius Slayton was at the School of Global Studies as officials unveiled a grab-and-go breakfast cart.
Lukoil North America is a subsidiary of PJSC Lukoil in Moscow. Its founder and president is a Russian oligarch.
The hashtag "Boycott Lukoil" has been popping up online, and Wednesday, the Newark City Council voted to suspend Lukoil licenses in New Jersey's largest city. Council members say it's to stand with Ukraine and punish Russia; CBS2's Alice Gainer reports.
Jones is now counting the hours until he is reunited with his family in the U.S.
The Department of Environmental Protection is sending certified letters to households with lead services lines.
Families will soon receive a letter from the state saying lead pipes may be used to carry water into their homes.
CBS2's Meg Baker reports from Newark.
Dozens of Catholic schools in New Jersey will join public schools on the growing list of those dropping their mask mandate in a few weeks. CBS2's John Dias reports.
A water main break on the Upper West Side disrupted subway service on the busy B and C lines Wednesday afternoon. A and D service was also impacted.
Former Sen. Bob Menendez, a Democrat from New Jersey, was convicted of 16 felony counts in July.
A Queens homeowner tells CBS News New York she believes a solar panel company misled her about the cost, which the company denies.
A judge's scathing ruling Wednesday moves New York City's troubled Rikers Island jail complex a step closer to a federal takeover.
President Biden has been briefed on the incidents and "unequivocally" condemns threats of political violence, the White House said.
A water main break on the Upper West Side disrupted subway service on the busy B and C lines Wednesday afternoon. A and D service was also impacted.
A Queens homeowner tells CBS News New York she believes a solar panel company misled her about the cost, which the company denies.
A judge's scathing ruling Wednesday moves New York City's troubled Rikers Island jail complex a step closer to a federal takeover.
The students at Our Lady of Grace Academy in Brooklyn turned their gym into a miniature version of the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade.
Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade is rolling back into NYC, with everyone's favorite balloons and floats.
Thanksgiving is just a day away, but will the weather cooperate for the parade and holiday travel plans?
A Thanksgiving winter storm is headed for the New York area, but first we had to deal with some rain Tuesday morning.
A Thanksgiving storm is forecast to bring rain, and even snow, for some parts of New York and New Jersey.
Thanksgiving week starts Monday with partly sunny skies and temps in the mid 50s, but things will change from there.
The MTA announced the Federal Highway Administration has given congestion pricing the green light, clearing the way for it to start on Jan. 5, 2025.
The City of Hoboken was targeted in a ransomware attack Wednesday morning, officials said. The cyber attack forced the closure of City Hall, and shut down all online city services.
Thanksgiving is just a day away, but will the weather cooperate for the parade and holiday travel plans?
A New Jersey minister who has spent over two decades helping people experiencing homelessness says his efforts have been put on hold right before Thanksgiving.
Airport staffing issues and weather slowed down one of the busiest holiday travel days across the Tri-State Area on Tuesday.
The first of three arches for the Portal North Bridge arrived at the construction site in Kearny Tuesday.
Love the idea or hate it, the Long Island Thanksgiving turkey pizza pie is going viral at Pino's Pizza in Deer Park.
A Babylon boat yard went up in flames after an intoxicated woman drove the wrong way and crashed into boats, police said.
New Jersey Sen. George Helmy said congestion pricing could drive businesses out of New York City and into the Garden State on "The Point with Marcia Kramer."
Thanksgiving week starts Monday with partly sunny skies and temps in the mid 50s, but things will change from there.
The MTA announced the Federal Highway Administration has given congestion pricing the green light, clearing the way for it to start on Jan. 5, 2025.
Former Sen. Bob Menendez, a Democrat from New Jersey, was convicted of 16 felony counts in July.
President Biden has been briefed on the incidents and "unequivocally" condemns threats of political violence, the White House said.
United States Rep. Ritchie Torres says he's "open to" running for governor in New York after questioning the actions of Gov. Kathy Hochul and Mayor Eric Adams.
Americans are most thankful for family and friends, which may be why they'll try to steer away from politics at Thanksgiving.
President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden made a rare visit to Staten Island on Monday to honor service members and their families ahead of Thanksgiving.
Whole Foods Market stores in five states sold recalled carrots and celery sticks that could contain E. coli.
Lattes and other espresso-based drinks may not be available at some McDonald's restaurants due to a glitch with coffee machines.
The packaging label omitted a key ingredient, prompting a Food and Drug Administration recall.
The manufacturer of tumblers sold at Wawa stores says it has received four reports of cuts from the product's metal drinking straws.
Decision to cut topping comes as officials work to confirm source of E. coli outbreak linked to McDonald's Quarter Pounders.
Harvey Weinstein's lawyers filed a legal claim alleging that he is receiving substandard medical treatment in unhygienic conditions while in custody at Rikers Island.
New York's iconic Blue Man Group is packing it in after more than 30 years on stage.
Chuck Woolery was inducted into the American TV Game Show Hall of Fame in 2007 and earned a daytime Emmy nomination in 1978.
Lawyers for actor Jonathan Majors and Grace Jabbari agreed to dismiss the case with prejudice, according to a joint filing in Manhattan federal court.
Cynthia Erivo, Ariana Grande, AMC and fans react to the debate over in-theater singing during "Wicked."
The Minnesota Vikings are signing recently released New York Giants quarterback and former first-round pick Daniel Jones.
Yankees slugger Juan Soto is expected to decide on where to sign either before or during the MLB's winter meetings.
Dennis Schroder scored 31 points, and the undermanned Brooklyn Nets rallied to beat Stephen Curry and the Golden State Warriors on Monday night.
OG Anunoby scored a career-high 40 points, and the Knicks rode a torrid start to a 145-118 rout of the Denver Nuggets.
Nico Hischier recorded his first career hat trick to give the New Jersey Devils a 5-2 win over the Nashville Predators.
A Queens homeowner tells CBS News New York she believes a solar panel company misled her about the cost, which the company denies.
Tenants in a six-story building in Queens say they were forced to climb stairs amid a six-week-long elevator outage.
The new Davis Center will bring back the wonder of skating and swimming alongside Harlem Meer in Central Park.
Thursday marks exactly 60 years since the Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge opened to much fanfare.
Nov. 29 is the last day for New York City restaurants to remove roadway dining sheds, which will now be seasonal under new regulations set by the City Council.
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.
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."
The clock is ticking for travelers trying to make it to their Thanksgiving destinations in time. A record number of Americans are expected to pack airports Wednesday. CBS News New York's Doug Williams reports.
A federal judge ruled New York City and the Department of Correction are in civil contempt for failing to keep city jails safe.
CBS News New York will have team coverage from the balloon inflation celebration along Central Park West. Jessica Moore takes us there.
Police say a 34-year-old man was outside his car at the BP gas station at 129th Street and Park Avenue when he was shot three times in a possible robbery attempt. CBS News New York's Zinnia Maldonado reports.
The cyberattack forced the closure of City Hall, and shut down all online city services.
