N.J. attorney general announces takeover of Paterson Police Department
Released body-camera footage shows police shooting Seabrooks, as he was having a mental health crisis.
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Released body-camera footage shows police shooting Seabrooks, as he was having a mental health crisis.
Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin made the announcement in the wake of the shooting of Najee Seabrooks, CBS2's Christine Sloan reports.
A massive fire in Paterson destroyed a pickle factory Saturday.
Firefighters spent hours trying to contain the flames.
Paterson is home to the largest Muslim population in New Jersey.
Wednesday marks the start of Ramadan, and for the first time, the Paterson mayor and City Council hosted the city's Ramadan Hilal lighting.
A community activist killed by police in Paterson, New Jersey, was laid to rest Saturday.
People in Paterson said a final farewell Saturday to community activist Najee Seabrooks.
The 31-year-old was shot to death by police earlier this month following an hours-long standoff.
Seabrooks was shot to death by police earlier this month.
The New Jersey Institute for Social Justice is demanding the United States Justice Department investigate.
There was reaction Friday after the release of body camera footage of the deadly police shooting of Paterson community activist Najee Seabrooks. We warn you, the footage is disturbing. CBS2's Christine Sloan reports.
Authorities say officers opened fire when Najee Seabrooks lunged towards the officers with a knife in his hand.
Body camera video was released Thursday showing the standoff before a deadly encounter with Paterson Police. Officers were called to a home earlier this month when a man suffered an apparent mental health crisis. CBS2's Dick Brennan walks us through the video, but we want to warn you, some of it is disturbing.
Body cam video shows the moments Paterson Police officers tried to negotiate with community activist Najee Seabrooks before they shot and killed him. We want to warn you, the video is disturbing.
New body camera video has been released of the deadly police shooting of community activist Najee Seabrooks in Paterson.
Family members and activists have been demanding the Paterson Police officers who shot Najee Seabrooks be fired.
It has been one week since community activist Najee Seabrooks was shot and killed by Paterson Police, and as CBS2's Alecia Reid reports, the calls to hold the department accountable are only getting louder.
There are more calls for action in Paterson in the wake of a deadly shooting by the police. This comes exactly one week after Najee Seabrooks was shot and killed. CBS2's Christine Sloan reports.
The mother and her three daughters were able to escape the war-torn country back in 2019.
In Paterson, Iraqi refugees were honored on International Women's Day.
Loved ones say Seabrooks was experiencing a mental health crisis and that his team was not allowed to intervene.
There are calls for an independent investigation in Paterson after a community advocate was killed in a police shooting. Hundreds gathered at a vigil and rally Tuesday to demand answers after the fatal shooting of Najee Seabrooks. As CBS2's Alecia Reid reports, some say it didn't have to happen.
Days after a Paterson man was killed by police, the community is rallying in his honor. CBS2's Alecia Reid reports.
Dozens of firefighters responded just after 11 p.m. to a home on the corner of East 28th Street and 15th Avenue.
Arthur Frommer, whose "Europe on 5 Dollars a Day" guidebooks revolutionized leisure travel by persuading average Americans to take budget vacations abroad, has died. He was 95.
Jalen Brunson had 26 points and 11 assists, leading the Knicks to a 134-106 win over the reeling Wizards on Monday.
Yankees right-hander Luis Gil captured the AL Rookie of the Year Award on Monday, edged Baltimore's Colton Cowser.
Leaders in Nassau and Suffolk counties rolled out a strategy Monday to try and stop congestion pricing.
Prosecutors rested their case Monday in the trial of Daniel Penny, the Marine veteran charged in the chokehold death of Jordan Neely on board a subway train last year.
Yankees right-hander Luis Gil captured the AL Rookie of the Year Award on Monday, edged Baltimore's Colton Cowser.
Leaders in Nassau and Suffolk counties rolled out a strategy Monday to try and stop congestion pricing.
Prosecutors rested their case Monday in the trial of Daniel Penny, the Marine veteran charged in the chokehold death of Jordan Neely on board a subway train last year.
New York City and 10 other counties are now under a drought warning. The Big Apple had previously been under a drought watch.
Random stabbings in New York City on Monday left three people dead. Police believe the attacks were all carried out by the same suspect, who faces murder charges.
It looks like the Tri-State Area will get a substantial soaking of rain later this week, something it definitely needs due to the risk of wildfires.
The risk of wildfire development will remain elevated across the Tri-State Area through the next several days.
A Red Flag Warning is in effect today across the entire Tri-State Area until 6 p.m.
Service is finally restored after a transformer explosion and fire along Amtrak tracks in the Bronx caused service suspensions throughout the region Tuesday and Wednesday.
A Red Flag Warning is back in effect for much of New York, New Jersey and Connecticut, as the fire threat remains high.
New Jersey Rep. Mikie Sherrill, a Democrat, says she is running for governor in 2025.
Orange County, New York is dealing with an extended state of emergency due to the ongoing Jennings Creek wildfire.
It looks like the Tri-State Area will get a substantial soaking of rain later this week, something it definitely needs due to the risk of wildfires.
Hundreds of delays at Newark Liberty International Airport on Saturday resulted from air traffic control staffing problems.
The risk of wildfire development will remain elevated across the Tri-State Area through the next several days.
Leaders in Nassau and Suffolk counties rolled out a strategy Monday to try and stop congestion pricing.
A cellphone company worker says he was attacked by a Long Island law enforcement officer while doing his job.
It looks like the Tri-State Area will get a substantial soaking of rain later this week, something it definitely needs due to the risk of wildfires.
Stony Brook residents are calling for the restoration of the centuries-old Mill Pond, which was drained and destroyed during a torrential storm in August.
A Rockville Centre police detective faces hate crime charges following an incident in Manorville, prosecutors said Wednesday.
Leaders in Nassau and Suffolk counties rolled out a strategy Monday to try and stop congestion pricing.
Two women testified before the House Ethics Committee that Matt Gaetz paid them "for sex," their lawyer told CBS News' Major Garrett.
New Jersey Rep. Mikie Sherrill, a Democrat, says she is running for governor in 2025.
The MTA board voted to approve Gov. Kathy Hochul's revamped New York City congestion pricing plan today.
President-elect Donald Trump's Cabinet and senior staff picks are facing an uncertain future as his selections received mixed reviews in recent days — and a handful sent shockwaves through Washington.
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.
Gov. Kathy Hochul on Tuesday announced a $150 million investment in a new state-of-the-art cell and gene therapy hub to be built on Long Island.
Dozens of New York and New Jersey schools are impacted by a recall of meat and poultry products potentially contaminated with listeria.
With the release of part one of her new memoir, Cher talks about her relationship - on stage and off - with Sonny Bono, and why their TV partnership survived beyond their marriage.
Sean "Diddy" Combs has tried to reach out to prospective witnesses and sway public opinion from jail in NYC to influence potential jurors in his sex trafficking trial, prosecutors say.
Betty White will be honored with a stamp in 2025, the U.S. Postal Service announced on Friday.
Six Flags announced it shut down the Kingda Ka and Green Lantern roller coasters to make way for two new rides including The Flash coaster.
John Krasinski is People magazine's Sexiest Man Alive for 2024. The magazine announced the actor-writer-director as its pick during "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert."
Jalen Brunson had 26 points and 11 assists, leading the Knicks to a 134-106 win over the reeling Wizards on Monday.
Yankees right-hander Luis Gil captured the AL Rookie of the Year Award on Monday, edged Baltimore's Colton Cowser.
The New York Giants are benching quarterback Daniel Jones and fan-favorite Tommy DeVito will start against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers this week, the team announced Monday.
Jonathan Quick stopped 24 shots for his second straight shutout as the New York Rangers beat the Seattle Kraken on Sunday night.
Karl-Anthony Towns had 26 points and 15 rebounds, and the Knicks completed a weekend sweep of the Nets with a 114-104 victory on Sunday.
Families in Central Harlem will soon settle into their new homes at Marcus Garvey Village, which also brings free gathering spaces to the community and an LGBTQ center.
The Hispanic Society's new exhibit traces how different cultures influenced the women of Spain as they found their own voices throughout history.
Brooklyn transit riders are worried about an ongoing proposal to cut bus stops as part of a redesign project.
A Long Island man's life savings were stolen from his bank account, and he says he's been waiting a year to get it back.
As work is being completed on a six-block stretch of the Ocean Parkway Greenway, cyclists say the rest of the bike path is overdue for upgrades.
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."
Police said a 51-year-old homeless man, identified as Ramon Rivera, was apprehended following the third attack and has been charged with three counts of first degree murder. CBS News New York's Christina Fan reports.
Looks like we may finally get some much-needed rain later this week. CBS News New York's Tony Sadiku has a look at the First Alert Weather forecast.
CBS News New York's Lonnie Quinn says we'll see sun and clouds on Tuesday and Wednesday before the rain moves in on Thursday.
While not yet mandatory, the city is asking that residents conserve water and is offering tips on how to do so. CBS News New York's Dick Brennan reports.
CBS News New York's Jenna DeAngelis has the latest on the stabbing spree and Jennifer Bisram has more on the suspect's history of homelessness and mental health issues.
