Parents demand Perth Amboy schools reinstate bus routes
Parents in Perth Amboy, New Jersey protested in front of city hall demanding school bus routes be reinstated after funding cuts.
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Parents in Perth Amboy, New Jersey protested in front of city hall demanding school bus routes be reinstated after funding cuts.
There was chaos on the first day of school in Perth Amboy, New Jersey after the district cut bus transportation for some students. CBS News New York's Christine Sloan reports.
Perth Amboy, New Jersey schools announced bus service will not be provided to students who live within 2 miles of school this year.
Perth Amboy schools announced bus service will not be provided to students who live within 2 miles of school this year. CBS News New York's Nick Caloway reports.
A 20-year-old suspect is in custody after he allegedly shot a Perth Amboy police detective in Rahway, New Jersey. CBS New York's Christine Sloan reports.
A 20-year-old suspect is in custody after he allegedly shot a Perth Amboy police detective in Rahway, New Jersey.
Investigators have remained on the scene of the brazen late-night shooting in Rahway since it happened. CBS New York's Christine Sloan reports.
A police detective was shot Wednesday night while serving a warrant in Rahway, New Jersey.
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.
There is fear and frustration in Washington Heights after reports of a man stalking, harassing and even attacking women, seemingly at random.
New York City plans to sue the Trump administration over its decision to seize more than $80 million in FEMA funds awarded to the city to house migrants.
The 27th Chinatown Lunar New Year Parade and Festival will be held tomorrow in Lower Manhattan.
A teenager has been arrested in connection to a deadly stabbing in Sunnyside, Queens.
A winter storm could bring moderate snowfall and significant icing to the Tri-State Area this weekend.
There is fear and frustration in Washington Heights after reports of a man stalking, harassing and even attacking women, seemingly at random.
New York City plans to sue the Trump administration over its decision to seize more than $80 million in FEMA funds awarded to the city to house migrants.
The 27th Chinatown Lunar New Year Parade and Festival will be held tomorrow in Lower Manhattan.
A teenager has been arrested in connection to a deadly stabbing in Sunnyside, Queens.
A winter storm could bring moderate snowfall and significant icing to the Tri-State Area this weekend.
A winter storm could bring moderate snowfall and significant icing to the Tri-State Area this weekend.
More than a dozen states, including New York, New Jersey and Connecticut, are challenging DOGE and the Trump administration's authority.
We're in for an active and stormy weekend, but the First Alert Weather Team has you covered.
The NYC area saw another wintry mix of snow and rain overnight, setting up for a slippery Thursday morning commute.
The second of multiple snow storms to the NYC area is expected to turn into rain for most after midnight.
A winter storm could bring moderate snowfall and significant icing to the Tri-State Area this weekend.
Two drivers in New Jersey say they were injured by ice sheets that flew off trucks and smashed their windshields.
Hair loss can be traumatic and, unfortunately, extremely common. But a New Jersey doctor says he has a new treatment.
More than a dozen states, including New York, New Jersey and Connecticut, are challenging DOGE and the Trump administration's authority.
We're in for an active and stormy weekend, but the First Alert Weather Team has you covered.
A winter storm could bring moderate snowfall and significant icing to the Tri-State Area this weekend.
We're in for an active and stormy weekend, but the First Alert Weather Team has you covered.
It is nearly impossible to tell the difference between real New York state license plates and a proliferation of vanity plates being sold online.
Suffolk County is getting $150 million for the infrastructure to connect the Ronkonkoma train station with the proposed North Terminal at Long Island MacArthur Airport.
The second of multiple snow storms to the NYC area is expected to turn into rain for most after midnight.
New York City plans to sue the Trump administration over its decision to seize more than $80 million in FEMA funds awarded to the city to house migrants.
More than a dozen states, including New York, New Jersey and Connecticut, are challenging DOGE and the Trump administration's authority.
The Justice Department's motion to drop charges against Mayor Adams ends a days-long public over the decision to abandon the case.
Adams is at the center of a controversy over a directive by the Justice Department to drop corruption charges against him.
New York City Mayor Eric Adams said allegations of a quid pro quo to help ICE in exchange for the DOJ dropping charges against him are "silly."
Hair loss can be traumatic and, unfortunately, extremely common. But a New Jersey doctor says he has a new treatment.
Health experts say popular weight-loss drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy are safe, but the FDA warns counterfeits are becoming more widespread.
Recalled products involved a mix of Bavarian doughnuts, French crullers, éclairs and coffee rolls, according to FDA.
A bird flu-related shutdown of all live poultry markets in New York City, Westchester County and Long Island starts today.
The CDC says respiratory illness is now "very high" nationwide.
Paul McCartney returned to New York City's Bowery Ballroom on Wednesday night one day after performing a sold-out surprise concert.
A federal appeals court has upheld singer R. Kelly's racketeering convictions and a 30-year prison sentence, finding he exploited his fame for over a quarter century to sexually abuse girls and young women.
The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame on Wednesday unveiled their 2025 nominees for induction, which include Chubby Checker, OutKast and Mariah Carey.
Among the Westminster Dog Show finalists were a bichon frisé, a shih tzu, a whippet, a German shepherd, an English springer spaniel, a giant schnauzer and a Skye terrier.
Former Beatle and music legend Paul McCartney took the stage at New York City's Bowery Ballroom for a surprise show Tuesday evening.
The New York Jets announced Thursday they told quarterback Aaron Rodgers they are moving on without him next season.
The Knicks outlasted the Hawks on Wednesday night in a thrilling final game before the All-Star break for both teams.
The Brooklyn Nets beat the Philadelphia 76ers on Wednesday night in the teams' last game before the All-Star break.
Tyler Perkins hit a go-ahead 3-pointer with 8 seconds remaining and Villanova defeated No. 9 St. John's 73-71, ending the Red Storm's 10-game winning streak.
The New York Knicks beat the Indiana Pacers on Tuesday night.
On Friday, Michele Fitzsimmons became the FDNY's first female deputy chief.
An arts nonprofit says it's worried about the future if a controversial plan to build a casino in Coney Island moves forward.
Some bodegas in the Bronx are now selling eggs in threes as customers struggle with the soaring cost of an entire carton.
A look at the lives of Dr. Susan Smith McKinney Steward, the first Black female doctor in New York, and her sister Sarah J. S. Tompkins Garnet, the first Black female principal in NYC.
Parents in Williamsburg, Brooklyn are pleading with the city to reroute a part of a protected bike lane from Flushing to DeKalb Avenue, saying it's putting children in danger.
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."
CBS News New York's Craig Allen has your First Alert Forecast for February 15 at 11 p.m.
The idea that Francisco Lindor could be the Mets' next captain has been floated. The team hasn't had a captain since David Wright. CBS News New York's Otis Livingston has more.
The red carpet was out Saturday for the Writers Guild of America Awards in New York City. This year, CBS News New York's Kathy McGee was presented the Richard B. Jablow Award for devoted service to the guild.
There's fear and frustration in Washington Heights after reports of men stalking, harassing and even attacking women, all seemingly at random. Now, the community is coming together, asking neighbors to be on alert. CBS News New York's Derick Waller reports.
The NYPD is looking for the man suspected of stealing from a Brooklyn church last Sunday.
