Middlesex County, N.J. towns miffed by low salt supply ahead of snowstorm
As officials across New Jersey prepare for this weekend's expected snowstorm, Piscataway says it hasn't received a salt shipment in weeks.
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As officials across New Jersey prepare for this weekend's expected snowstorm, Piscataway says it hasn't received a salt shipment in weeks.
Brian Wahler has been mayor of Piscataway for 25 years and says he's never seen the town's salt barn so empty. CBS News New York's Kristie Keleshian reports.
The mayor of Piscataway, New Jersey, said his government is still trying to secure enough salt for the upcoming snow storm.
Police shot and killed a man armed with a machete who confronted them Monday evening in Piscataway, New Jersey, authorities said.
Police responding to a 911 call in Piscataway shot and killed a machete and then found the bodies of three of his family members in his home. CBS News New York's Christine Sloan reports.
A shocking discovery was made at a home in Middlesex County, New Jersey, Monday night following a deadly police shooting.
A harrowing discovery was made at a home in Middlesex County, New Jersey, on Monday night following a deadly police shooting. CBS News New York's Christina Fan reports.
A New Jersey fire chief who allegedly dumped a bucket of rocks, mud and gravel onto a rare 1995 Nissan Nismo 270R has been criminally charged.
A New Jersey fire chief who allegedly vandalized a rare Nissan sports car is facing criminal charges. CBS New York's Nick Caloway reports.
Fish, Inc. helps keep residents in need fed and clothed. Last week's fire destroyed the group's building. But not its mission.
The group helps keep residents in need fed and clothed. Last week's fire destroyed the group's building. But not its mission. CBS New York's Nick Caloway reports.
There was supposed to be a food and clothing drive at Fish, Inc. in Piscataway on Wednesday morning, but all of the items were destroyed.
There was supposed to be a food and clothing drive at Fish, Inc. in Piscataway on Wednesday morning, but all of the items were destroyed. CBS New York's Natalie Duddridge reports.
It happened around 1:45 p.m. at a site to repair the overpass at River Road.
An explosion injured four workers at a construction site on a bridge in Middlesex County. Read more: https://cbsn.ws/3S4C6EK
It happened around 1:45 p.m. at a site to repair the overpass along River Road.
Eventually, the alligator will be sent to a sanctuary in Florida.
A 4-foot long alligator was captured near the side of the road Thursday in New Jersey. Officials tell CBS New York's Nick Caloway they believe this was the same alligator that was on the loose in Middlesex.
Sources say the victim was elderly and uses a wheelchair.
Police in New Jersey arrested a man accused in a violent home invasion in Piscataway.
The Piscataway High School team just earned a spot in NASA's prestigious TechRise Challenge.
It happened at Haines Avenue and New Durham Road.
They say a truck displaying images and messages on a digital screen has been driving past mosques.
The group created traps to target the pests using household items -- no pesticides or chemicals.
Piscataway Mayor Brian C. Wahler says the damage could impact grocery store shelves.
Jared Triolo and Jake Mangum hit run-scoring singles against Fernando Cruz in the 10th inning, lifting the Pirates to a 5-3 win over the Yankees in the opener of a day-night doubleheader.
Tornadoes touched down in the New jersey towns of Parsippany and Stanhope on Tuesday afternoon during severe storms.
A man pretending to be a utility worker was arrested for brandishing a gun, grabbing a woman's neck and taking her purse, the NYPD said.
Sgt. Angel Rampersad was a 28-year-old from Ozone Park who died in an Iranian attack on an air base.
A June 1 trial date was set Wednesday for Nicolás Maduro and his wife to face drug trafficking charges.
A man pretending to be a utility worker was arrested for brandishing a gun, grabbing a woman's neck and taking her purse, the NYPD said.
Sgt. Angel Rampersad was a 28-year-old from Ozone Park who died in an Iranian attack on an air base.
A June 1 trial date was set Wednesday for Nicolás Maduro and his wife to face drug trafficking charges.
Andrew Arrabaca, the U.S. Army veteran arrested after allegedly shooting off a pellet gun and setting a fire outside 26 Federal Plaza, was in court Tuesday afternoon.
Tuesday's storms flooded roads and brought down trees across New York City and its suburbs.
Severe weather impacted the entire region on Tuesday, with watches and warnings throughout the CBS News New York viewing area.
Stormy weather will return to the New York City area Tuesday after a brief reprieve.
Storms brought flooding rains, damaging winds, hail and lightning to New York and New Jersey on Saturday.
While the air quality is improving, haze still lingers as New Yorkers brace for upcoming rain and possibly severe storms Saturday.
A tornado warning was issued in parts of New Jersey on Thursday evening.
Tornadoes touched down in the New jersey towns of Parsippany and Stanhope on Tuesday afternoon during severe storms.
There were two confirmed tornadoes in northern New Jersey on Tuesday.
Severe weather impacted the entire region on Tuesday, with watches and warnings throughout the CBS News New York viewing area.
There have been major developments in the case of a social media influencer who was gunned down last summer on the Cross County Parkway in Westchester.
Two young children were killed during the crash in Barnegat Bay between Berkeley Township and Seaside Heights on Sunday night.
An electrical transformer caught fire outside the Nassau County Court Building on Long Island on Tuesday.
There was a special celebration at Long Island Children's Hospital on Tuesday for two facility dogs who bring comfort to young patients. CBS News New York's John Dias reports.
Studies show older adults are among the safest drivers on the road, but crashes involving seniors are on the rise.
Severe weather impacted the entire region on Tuesday, with watches and warnings throughout the CBS News New York viewing area.
Matthew Smith, 21, pleaded guilty to driving drunk and crashing his pickup truck into Patricia Espinosa's car, killing her.
A June 1 trial date was set Wednesday for Nicolás Maduro and his wife to face drug trafficking charges.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani conceded late Tuesday that the city does not have the authority to arrest Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
Despite promises of action from Mayor Zohran Mamdani, the blocks-long homeless encampments on the West Side of Manhattan continue to stir controversy.
An attorney representing an Upper East Side woman whose husband just died from Legionnaires' disease is planning to take legal action.
New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill said a preliminary analysis showed that fewer than 400 of the people registered that way went on to cast ballots.
Thirty-four cooling towers at 33 buildings on the Upper East Side tested positive for live Legionella bacteria, the New York City Health Department announced Tuesday.
An attorney representing an Upper East Side woman whose husband just died from Legionnaires' disease is planning to take legal action.
Studies show older adults are among the safest drivers on the road, but crashes involving seniors are on the rise.
For the third day in a row, the NYC Health Department has announced a death in the Upper East Side Legionnaires' disease cluster.
A second death has been reported in connection to the Legionnaires' disease cluster on the Upper East Side, health officials said Saturday.
Madonna, Justin Bieber, BTS and Shakira each brought a bit of one of their hits to the World Cup's first halftime show in a whirlwind performance Sunday that also squeezed in Burna Boy, Ted Lasso and many Muppets.
Brenda Fricker won an Academy Award for 1989's "My Left Foot," played the Pigeon Lady in "Home Alone 2" and appeared in "A Time to Kill" and "So I Married an Axe Murderer."
New Zealand actor Sam Neill, known for "Jurassic Park" and "The Piano," died Monday at 78, his family says.
The final show of Jay-Z's anniversary concert series at Yankee Stadium was delayed for hours after hundreds of ticketless fans flooded the gates and breached security, according to officials.
Jay-Z and some very special guests took over Yankee Stadium on Friday night, performing to a sold-out crowd.
Jared Triolo and Jake Mangum hit run-scoring singles against Fernando Cruz in the 10th inning, lifting the Pirates to a 5-3 win over the Yankees in the opener of a day-night doubleheader.
The New York Mets blanked the Milwaukee Brewers 4-0 on Tuesday night.
Jazz Chisholm Jr. homered in consecutive at-bats against All-Star Braxton Ashcraft and drove in five runs, powering the Yankees to an 8-5 victory over the Pirates on Monday night.
Cooper Pratt hit his first major league homer to help spoil Freddy Peralta's return to Milwaukee as the Brewers defeated the Mets 8-3 on Monday night.
Five Yankees pitchers combined on a four-hitter as New York edged the Dodgers 2-1 to split their day-night doubleheader Sunday.
A specialized program from God's Love We Deliver is serving nearly 400 veterans with medically tailored meals, while helping combat isolation and ease the challenges of life after military service.
The Newtown Creek Alliance community science project gives students hands-on experience monitoring the health of one of the most polluted waterways in the U.S.
The FIFA World Cup is delivering a business boost for many bars and restaurants across New York City, but not every industry is seeing the same payoff.
Two Upper West Side children went on a mission to visit 40 playgrounds in one day, hoping to set a record.
Eddie Palmieri, the East Harlem legend who revolutionized Latin music, now has a street renamed in his honor.
People dressed in elaborate headgear and paraded up Fifth Avenue for New York City's Easter Sunday tradition.
The Halloween tradition strolled through Manhattan's East Village on Sunday, with furry friends dressed in colorful costumes.
A suspect was taken into custody after an attack on Pearl Street Mall in Boulder on June 1 in which there were 15 people and a dog who were victims. The suspect threw Molotov cocktails that burned some of the victims, who were part of a march for Israeli hostages.
The annual Easter Parade and Easter Bonnet Festival was held in Manhattan on April 20, 2025.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
The National Weather Service was on the ground in New Jersey and New York on Wednesday, surveying the areas where three tornadoes hit. CBS News New York's Christine Sloan reports.
City officials broke ground on the project that will redesign Fordham Road, adding new offset bus lanes between Sedwick Avenue and Boston Road.
A fifth person has died, a wrongful death lawsuit is in the works and city leaders are promising to take a closer look at the outbreak. CBS News New York's Elijah Westbrook reports.
CBS News New York's John Elliott says there's a chance of isolated showers later in the day on Wednesday, but get ready for a beauty on Thursday.
The U.S. Military identified Sgt. Angel Rampersad from Ozone Park, Queens as one of the soldiers who died during a missile attack in Jordan.
