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Crews battle large house fire in Perth Amboy, N.J.
Crews battled a large house fire in Perth Amboy, New Jersey on Wednesday evening. Dan Rice reports from Chopper 2.
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Crews battled a large house fire in Perth Amboy, New Jersey on Wednesday evening. Dan Rice reports from Chopper 2.
Morris Habitat for Humanity is celebrating the global initiative "Women Build Week," which encourages women to pick up a hammer and volunteer. As CBS New York's Christine Sloan reports, the program gets the future homeowners involved, too.
Monday was a day dedicated to recognizing the selfless sacrifice of our veterans and offering thanks in the form of home ownership in Perth Amboy, N.J. CBS New York's Vanessa Murdock reports.
A school board meeting in Perth Amboy got fiery Thursday night as officials addressed safety concerns.
It comes after an 11-year-old student was stabbed by another student while walking home on Feb. 22.
The protest outside of City Hall on Monday night comes on the heels of the stabbing of an 11-year-old boy at a middle school. CBS2's Tim McNicholas reports.
They're concerned about safety after police said an 11-year-old was stabbed on his way home from school, CBS2's Tim McNicholas reports.
Frustrated students blamed the stabbing on the district's alleged inaction against violence.
Students and parents say growing acts of violence have gone unaddressed by the staff. Now, they want the city to get involved. CBS2's Christina Fan reports.
Police say an 11-year-old student was stabbed last week as he walked home from school.
Smailyn Jimenez was rushed into surgery and sedated for days. His alleged attacker, also 11, is behind bars.
Smailyn Jimenez was rushed into surgery and sedated for days. His alleged attacker, another student, is behind bars, CBS2's Alecia Reid reports.
There was a celebration of faith and accomplishment for a young girl in Perth Amboy, New Jersey. CBS2's Cindy Hsu shows us why her parents and community are so proud.
Safoorah Ali started her quest more than three years ago and then got help from her mother during the pandemic.
Safoorah Ali started on her efforts about four years ago. During the pandemic she couldn't have the help of a teacher, so her family stepped in. CBS2's Maurice Dubois reports.
The new hotline is being activated on Saturday, July 16.
Investigators believe the victim was last seen entering his apartment building on March 30.
Chopper 2 was overhead, where there appeared to be extensive damage inside the garage.
Edited GoPro video shows a group of bike riders popping wheelies, crossing yellow lines, running lights and cutting off cars.
Audre and Charles Gaskin, of Perth Amboy, have been at each other's side for 26 years.
The fight for unemployment benefits during the pandemic has been a losing match for months for many in New Jersey.
Several cars came off the tracks, but they remained upright.
They want to set up a scholarship fund for a teen with special needs.
The police chief says no swimming is allowed in Perth Amboy and conditions can be dangerous.
Police say Gordon Street remains closed this morning.
The U.S. Secret Service is facing mounting questions about the security flaws that allowed the shooter to fire from a rooftop near the rally.
Two senior House Democrats believe Biden could leave the 2024 presidential race within days after a pressure campaign from top Democratic lawmakers.
Self-driving shuttles are being tested out at John F. Kennedy International Airport. Right now, there are two shuttles, which transport people to and from their cars and the AirTrain.
Amazon Prime Day 2024 has ended, but there are still great deals to be had a popular laptops.
The City Council passed a bill into law on Thursday that addresses two pieces of dress code legislation in New York City schools.
Self-driving shuttles are being tested out at John F. Kennedy International Airport. Right now, there are two shuttles, which transport people to and from their cars and the AirTrain.
The City Council passed a bill into law on Thursday that addresses two pieces of dress code legislation in New York City schools.
The Kennedy Center named its 2024 Honorees Thursday morning. They include Harlem's historic Apollo Theater, the first institution to ever receive the honor.
Protesters returned to the site of a future homeless shelter in Brooklyn for the second day in a row Thursday.
There were long hours of cleanup Thursday after powerful winds and hundreds of lightning strikes slammed the northern suburbs. One man got the fright of his life when lightning struck just feet away.
After several days of searing, summer heat, we've finally got some good news for the Tri-State Area, weather-wise.
New York and New Jersey coped with another day of excessive heat and humidity Wednesday, as well as severe weather.
Severe weather moved through parts of the Tri-State Area amid another heat wave Tuesday, causing widespread damage.
Physical effects of heat waves, like heat stroke, are widely known. But scientists are now sounding the alarm on psychological consequences of extremely high temperatures.
The First Alert Weather Team has issued a Red Alert through Wednesday due to excessive heat and humidity in New York City, New Jersey and the entire Tri-State Area.
Despite many calls to resign, convicted Sen. Bob Menendez says he's staying put.
Heat-related cancellations and delays continued Thursday on NJ Transit lines, prompting anger from riders.
After several days of searing, summer heat, we've finally got some good news for the Tri-State Area, weather-wise.
Sen. Bob Menendez is refuting reports that he's planning to resign after he was convicted on federal bribery charges.
Pressure is mounting on convicted felon Bob Menendez to resign from the U.S. Senate, but not everyone thinks he will.
New York's next offshore wind farm, Sunrise Wind, will be seven times bigger than its first one.
Officials in Hempstead are warning beach goers about recent shark sightings and rough seas.
Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman signed a a controversial transgender athlete ban Monday which passed last month by the Nassau County legislature along party lines.
Physical effects of heat waves, like heat stroke, are widely known. But scientists are now sounding the alarm on psychological consequences of extremely high temperatures.
The First Alert Weather Team has issued a Red Alert through Wednesday due to excessive heat and humidity in New York City, New Jersey and the entire Tri-State Area.
The U.S. Secret Service is facing mounting questions about the security flaws that allowed the shooter to fire from a rooftop near the rally.
Two senior House Democrats believe Biden could leave the 2024 presidential race within days after a pressure campaign from top Democratic lawmakers.
The City Council passed a bill into law on Thursday that addresses two pieces of dress code legislation in New York City schools.
Trump would also lead Harris. Voters say both Biden and Trump encouraged national unity after assassination attempt against Trump.
Despite many calls to resign, convicted Sen. Bob Menendez says he's staying put.
Physical effects of heat waves, like heat stroke, are widely known. But scientists are now sounding the alarm on psychological consequences of extremely high temperatures.
At least two cases of measles have been found in people staying at a New York City-run shelter for migrants in Brooklyn.
Nationwide, the CDC says the COVID virus level in wastewater is now "high" for the first time since last winter.
A first responder on Long Island is said to be the first in the country, outside a clinical trial, to undergo a life-saving surgery for peripheral artery disease.
Tahjana Lewis suffered burns to her chest, arms and legs, according to a recent lawsuit the Connecticut woman filed.
The Kennedy Center named its 2024 Honorees Thursday morning. They include Harlem's historic Apollo Theater, the first institution to ever receive the honor.
Bob Newhart, who starred in the long-running sitcoms "The Bob Newhart Show" and "Newhart," has died at age 94.
Run-DMC's Darryl McDaniels will headline this weekend's free SummerStage concert at Flushing Meadows-Corona Park in Queens.
Nominations for the 76th annual Emmy Awards were announced Wednesday, with "Shōgun," "The Bear," "Hacks," "Only Murders in the Building" and "Baby Reindeer" all earning multiple major nods. See the full list of nominees for the 2024 ceremony here.
"Big Brother" announced Tuesday the 16 new Houseguests who will move into the "Big Brother" house and, for the first time ever, have the power to vote in a 17th houseguest.
Josef Martínez scored two second-half goals to help CF Montreal rally for a 2-2 tie with the New York Red Bulls.
Mounsef Bakrar and Talles Magno each scored a second-half goal to help New York City FC rally and play Atlanta United to a 2-2 tie.
Argentina won its second straight Copa America championship, overcoming Lionel Messi's second-half leg injury to beat Colombia 1-0 on Lautaro Martínez's 112th-minute goal.
Fans appeared to breach the security gates at Hard Rock Stadium hours before the Copa America final between Argentina and Colombia.
Michael Toglia hit three of the Rockies' six homrs in an 8-5 win over the Mets on Sunday.
The Kennedy Center named its 2024 Honorees Thursday morning. They include Harlem's historic Apollo Theater, the first institution to ever receive the honor.
It's a tradition that dates back to 1887. Worshippers in Brooklyn paraded through the streets, a beloved Italian tradition.
Yehuda Beinin said his daughter was held in two different homes in Gaza for 54 days.
The New York City Department of Environmental Protection is installing seven miles of porous pavement in Brooklyn.
CBS New York first reported in April that drivers were illegally parking cars in a grassy area alongside a bike lane under the Queensboro Bridge. Since then, community members say they've seen little improvement.
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.
Pro-Palestinian protesters marched to Washington Square Park Thursday after police set up barricades to prevent them from gathering inside Grand Central Terminal.
Self-driving shuttles are being tested out at John F. Kennedy International Airport, but not everyone is ready to trust the new technology. CBS New York's Kristie Keleshian gives us a closer look at the Port Authority's pilot program.
If you go to a Mets game on any given weekend, you could catch a heartwarming moment. It's a tradition that's been going on for 40 years, and CBS New York's Steve Overmyer shows us why it's so special.
If your kids are sitting at home this summer with not enough to do, camp may still be an option. Some public colleges on Long Island are hosting weekly camps that are more affordable and flexible. CBS New York's Carolyn Gusoff reports from Nassau Community College.
New York City Councilmember Susan Zhuang said she doesn't believe she should have been arrested after she allegedly bit an NYPD official during a protest in Brooklyn on Thursday. CBS New York's Alecia Reid reports.