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Sen. Bob Menendez to resign effective Aug. 20
New Jersey embattled senior U.S. senator sent his resignation to the Senate chamber on Tuesday. CBS New York's Christine Sloan has the story.
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New Jersey embattled senior U.S. senator sent his resignation to the Senate chamber on Tuesday. CBS New York's Christine Sloan has the story.
New Jersey lawmakers on both sides of the aisle react to Joe Biden's decision to quit the presidential race.
Chadd Lackey was executive director of the New Jersey State Commission of Investigation. He was killed in a crash on July 10 in Hamilton.
The gigantic infrastructure project cleared a major hurdle on Monday. CBS New York's Jessica Moore explains why not everyone is happy about it.
Critical funding for the $16 billion Gateway tunnel project was made official Monday.
With NJ Transit's fare hike kicking in on Monday, some riders are considering alternate ways of getting around.
Many riders continue to be upset that they have to pay more, especially considering all the problems NJ Transit has had of late. Some people say they are exploring alternative ways of getting around. CBS New York's Shosh Bedrosian reports.
Gov. Phil Murphy and officials from Amtrak and NJ Transit announced a new plan Thursday to fix the agencies' problems.
Gov. Phil Murphy and officials from Amtrak and NJ Transit announced a plan to fix the agencies' problems after delays and service suspensions plagued riders in June. CBS New York's Christine Sloan reports.
Murphy, who signed the executive order at St. James A.M.E. Church in Newark, said the state is reaching a major milestone in how applications for clemency are handled. CBS New York's Jenna DeAngelis reports.
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy announced a new clemency initiative Wednesday he said will reform the state's criminal justice system.
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy announced a new clemency initiative he says will reform the state's criminal justice system.
Gov. Phil Murphy signed a controversial bill overhauling access to New Jersey's public records into law Wednesday.
Gov. Phil Murphy signed a controversial bill into law Wednesday. It will overhaul access to New Jersey's public records.
The unofficial start to summer kicked off with sunshine, good news and a lot of happy people in Asbury Park, New Jersey. CBS New York's Christine Sloan reports.
The fund, which Murphy said came from the American Rescue Plan, includes $20 million to finish repairing the iconic Asbury Park Boardwalk.
Gov. Phil Murphy called the power outage that brought Amtrak and NJ Transit to a halt for hours "an unmitigated disaster" in a harsh letter to the railroad's chairman. CBS New York's Christine Sloan reports.
Gov. Phil Murphy called the power outage that brought Amtrak and NJ Transit to a halt for hours "an unmitigated disaster," as rail delays continued Thursday.
The move came two days after the Assembly did the same. The measure is now headed to Gov. Phil Murphy's desk. CBS New York's Tim McNicholas reports.
Trooper Marcellus E. Bethea died during training at New Jersey State Police headquarters in Ewing, according to Gov. Phil Murphy.
A magnitude 4.8 earthquake struck New Jersey Friday, sending shockwaves into New York City and across the Northeast. Gov. Phil Murphy spoke with CBS New York's Mary Calvi and John Elliott about the incident.
Fairleigh Dickinson University professor says New Jersey's first lady likely faced an uphill battle in the primary.
Congressman Andy Kim says the current format gives his opponent, first lady Tammy Murphy, an unfair advantage. CBS New York's Christine Sloan reports.
The 910-page report on the COVID pandemic faults planning, communication and decision making in Trenton and Washington, D.C.
The 910-page report on the COVID pandemic faults planning, communication and decision making in Trenton and Washington, D.C. CBS New York's Nick Caloway reports.
Hundreds of New Yorkers are heading to Washington to protest Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's address to Congress Wednesday.
Jacqueline Franchetti has been trying to get "Kyra's Law" passed for eight years, but keeps running into Albany roadblocks.
Some New Yorkers who get SNAP benefits may now be able to purchase hot meals with their EBT cards.
The Fordham Business Improvement District in the Bronx said they're offering 10 businesses security improvement grants of up to $1,500 to fortify their shops.
A pedestrian was killed Tuesday after a police pursuit in East Orange ended in a crash, police sources tell CBS New York.
Hundreds of New Yorkers are heading to Washington to protest Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's address to Congress Wednesday.
Jacqueline Franchetti has been trying to get "Kyra's Law" passed for eight years, but keeps running into Albany roadblocks.
Some New Yorkers who get SNAP benefits may now be able to purchase hot meals with their EBT cards.
The Fordham Business Improvement District in the Bronx said they're offering 10 businesses security improvement grants of up to $1,500 to fortify their shops.
All eyes will be on quarterback Daniel Jones when the Giants open training camp on Wednesday in East Rutherford, New Jersey.
NYC's unsettled weather continues today, with rain showers in the forecast through Thursday.
Lawmakers in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut are flocking to Vice President Kamala Harris' side.
New York's weather calls for a cloudy day Monday, with rising humidity and increasing shower chances.
Humidity levels will climb and temperatures will reach the mid to upper 80s in the Tri-State Area on Sunday.
At least seven people in New York have been sickened in a listeria outbreak linked to deli meats.
A pedestrian was killed Tuesday after a police pursuit in East Orange ended in a crash, police sources tell CBS New York.
All eyes will be on quarterback Daniel Jones when the Giants open training camp on Wednesday in East Rutherford, New Jersey.
New Jersey Sen. Bob Menendez is planning to resign in August, following last week's conviction on federal bribery charges.
The Jets will hold their first training camp workouts on Wednesday in Florham Park, New Jersey.
NYC's unsettled weather continues today, with rain showers in the forecast through Thursday.
Jacqueline Franchetti has been trying to get "Kyra's Law" passed for eight years, but keeps running into Albany roadblocks.
The Jets will hold their first training camp workouts on Wednesday in Florham Park, New Jersey.
A small plane crashed Monday at MacArthur Airport on Long Island, killing pilot Christopher Kucera and his passenger, Zachary Hatcher.
Here's what New York leaders are saying about President Joe Biden's decision to end his reelection bid.
Humidity levels will climb and temperatures will reach the mid to upper 80s in the Tri-State Area on Sunday.
Hundreds of New Yorkers are heading to Washington to protest Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's address to Congress Wednesday.
Jacqueline Franchetti has been trying to get "Kyra's Law" passed for eight years, but keeps running into Albany roadblocks.
Some New Yorkers who get SNAP benefits may now be able to purchase hot meals with their EBT cards.
New Jersey Sen. Bob Menendez is planning to resign in August, following last week's conviction on federal bribery charges.
Vice President Kamala Harris has already secured the endorsements of a majority of the Democratic delegates who will vote on her presidential nomination.
At least seven people in New York have been sickened in a listeria outbreak linked to deli meats.
A warning of a Listeria monocytogenes outbreak affecting 12 states, including Pennsylvania, New Jersey and New York, was issued by the CDC Friday afternoon linking infections to sliced meat at deli counters.
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.
An album of dark songs recorded in a bedroom at his rented farmhouse in 1982, reflecting the upheaval in his life in-between "The River" and "Born in the U.S.A.," helped solidify Springsteen's status as one of music's most soulful voices.
A new sculpture featuring the likeness of one of hip-hop's first DJs plays a specially curated mix, powered by solar panels.
Prosecutors have been preparing to retry the disgraced movie mogul since the New York Court of Appeals overturned his 2020 rape conviction.
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.
All eyes will be on quarterback Daniel Jones when the Giants open training camp on Wednesday in East Rutherford, New Jersey.
The Jets will hold their first training camp workouts on Wednesday in Florham Park, New Jersey.
Francisco Lindor hit two solo home runs and Jeff McNeil added a three-run shot in the Mets' 6-4 win over the Marlins on Monday.
The Yankees rolled to a 9-1 win over the Rays on Monday, thanks to two homers from Juan Soto.
LeBron James will be the third basketball player – and the first men's player – to carry the U.S. flag at the start of the 2024 Paris Olympic Games.
The Fordham Business Improvement District in the Bronx said they're offering 10 businesses security improvement grants of up to $1,500 to fortify their shops.
Queens resident Lou Harris is on a mission to make the sport of surfing more inclusive.
City Parks Foundation's Coastal Classrooms is providing educational programs for middle school students.
The situation for a NYCHA tenant has gone from bad to worse after ankle-deep water inundated her Brooklyn apartment during a storm.
A new sculpture featuring the likeness of one of hip-hop's first DJs plays a specially curated mix, powered by solar panels.
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.
Hundreds of New Yorkers are heading to Washington to protest Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's address to Congress Wednesday. CBS New York's Natalie Duddridge spoke to religious leaders who criticize his handling of the Israel-Hamas war.
But not all the news was good for Gang Green on reporting day. Haason Reddick, acquired in the offseason to bolsters the defensive line, did not show up as he remains embroiled in a contract dispute. CBS New York's Otis Livingston reports.
Kyra Franchetti was killed by her own father back in 2016. Since then, her mother has made it her mission to get Albany to act, but she has run into repeated roadblocks. CBS New York's Jennifer McLogan reports.
Mayor Eric Adams says New Yorkers will start seeing weapons detectors at subway stations as early as this week.
CBS New York's Lonnie Quinn says the next two days will be dicey, but starting Friday the Tri-State Area will see several days of stellar weather.