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NJ Assembly Bill Encourages Hiring Of Long-Term Unemployed
A bill before the New Jersey Assembly labor committee would give tax credits to employers who hire workers who've been unemployed longer than 13 weeks.
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A bill before the New Jersey Assembly labor committee would give tax credits to employers who hire workers who've been unemployed longer than 13 weeks.
Ravi talked to police the day after his Rutgers roommate, Tyler Clementi, committed suicide by jumping off the George Washington Bridge.
A detective testified Tuesday that a Rutgers University student saved screenshots of his roommate's Twitter postings that said he was seen on a video chat "making out with a dude'' and "daring'' others to watch.
The other man, who has only been identified as M.B., has tried desperately to keep his identity a secret in the case against Dharun Ravi.
Molly Wei took the stand for a second day of testimony in the case against Dharun Ravi, who faces hate crime charges following the suicide of his roommate, 18-year-old Tyler Clementi.
In her opening statements Friday morning, Assistant Prosecutor Julia McClure said Dharun Ravi's invasion of privacy of his roommate was deliberate and criminal.
Pollen counters are getting an early start at Dr. Leonard Bielory's office in Springfield. "March 10 has usually been our regular. February 22, 23, and 24 are not the normal times," he said.
Is it religious profiling or good police work? An intense debate is underway in our area amid new revelations that NYPD spying on Muslim communities included neighborhoods in Nassau and Suffolk counties and Newark, N.J.
A spokesman for a major Muslim organization is blasting the New York Police Department for spying on his community.
Students and faculty at the Camden campus of Rutgers University feel betrayed by Governor Chris Christie. They say that his plan to merge the Camden campus with Rowan University result in lower academic standards.
Police monitored Muslim student group websites across the Northeast and noted which professors were lecturing.
The first phase of jury selection began Friday in the trial of former Rutgers University student Dharun Ravi.
Ex-Marine David Hassan couldn't get a passport or other legal documents because of snafu on his birth certificate that he indicated he was female to New York City officials. However, that has issue has since been corrected.
Rutgers offensive line coach Kyle Flood will be the program's interim head coach until a permanent replacement for Greg Schiano is found.
Gavin Swiatek, 49, was arrested Tuesday at his Hillsborough home and charged with second-degree distribution of child pornography and fourth-degree possession of child pornography.
The December unemployment numbers may have been good news, but people in the Tri-State Area still need jobs.
Some people told me I was crazy when I made that statement prior to Kentucky's win over Louisville on Saturday but when you watch "MKG" play, it's tough not to see why he's more valuable than anyone else in college basketball.
Tyler Clementi's parents are now speaking out about their heartbreak and healing after their son's death. They're also searching for justice for the events that allegedly led to his suicide.
A former Rutgers University student accused of spying on his roommate has turned down a plea deal that would have kept him out of prison and sought to prevent his deportation.
Clementi's mother told People Magazine this was his "favorite time of year...so we're trying to find a new way to celebrate Christmas. I'm sad and trying to get through this."
Joseph Clementi says his family is on a mission to not only raise awareness of cyber-bullying, but to encourage students to be more responsible in their personal and digital lives.
Voters in Princeton Township and Princeton Borough have decided to combine their two towns, after having rejected consolidation at least three previous times in the past 60 years.
Ravi faces 15 charges, including bias intimidation and invasion of privacy, for the September 2010 incident. Those charges could land Ravi in prison for 10 years, if convicted.
Under a plan announced Wednesday by Seton Hall University, students who rank in the top 10 percent of their high school class will pay the same rate as an in-state student heading to public Rutgers University.
Dharun Ravi is accused of remotely activating his webcam to spy on a same-sex encounter between his roommate Tyler Clementi and another man.
Liven up your patio and get much-needed sun coverage with the best patio umbrellas of 2024.
After the presidential election, award-winning journalists John Dickerson and Maurice DuBois will anchor the "CBS Evening News," with Margaret Brennan regularly leading political and foreign affairs coverage.
New York and New Jersey are in for a stretch of hazy, hot and humid weather, along with the threat of thunderstorms this weekend.
The Biden administration has agreed to a prisoner swap with Russia to secure the release of U.S. citizens Evan Gershkovich, Paul Whelan and Alsu Kurmasheva.
A steam leak is causing asbestos concerns on the Upper East Side of Manhattan.
New York and New Jersey are in for a stretch of hazy, hot and humid weather, along with the threat of thunderstorms this weekend.
A steam leak is causing asbestos concerns on the Upper East Side of Manhattan.
Multiple children were injured when a protester discharged pepper spray Wednesday in Times Square, police confirm.
The USDA has expanded the recall of some Boar's Head deli meats over concerns of a link to a deadly listeria outbreak.
The city announced a major upgrade to the storm sewers in Rosedale, Queens, where homeowners have repeatedly had to deal with flooding.
New York and New Jersey are in for a stretch of hazy, hot and humid weather, along with the threat of thunderstorms this weekend.
The NYC area is back under a heat advisory today, and it's expected to last for days. Plus, we're tracking pop-up showers.
You'll need to keep the umbrella handy the next several days, but just as we turn the page to August, we're turning up the heat.
New York and New Jersey will see rain showers early Monday, then again for the evening commute.
For Sunday, mostly sunny skies early will give way to increasing cloudiness by the afternoon and evening hours.
New York and New Jersey are in for a stretch of hazy, hot and humid weather, along with the threat of thunderstorms this weekend.
New Jersey's ban on the AR-15 rifle is unconstitutional, but the state's cap on magazines over 10 rounds passes constitutional muster, a federal judge said Tuesday.
A woman has filed a lawsuit against a New Jersey funeral home after she says she recently discovered the remains of her father, who died over 30 years ago, were never buried.
The USDA has expanded the recall of some Boar's Head deli meats over concerns of a link to a deadly listeria outbreak.
The NYC area is back under a heat advisory today, and it's expected to last for days. Plus, we're tracking pop-up showers.
Gov. Kathy Hochul on Tuesday announced $350 million in payments for moderate- and low-income residents.
A taxi driver was killed Tuesday after his vehicle was struck by a Long Island Rail Road train in Manorville.
Accused Gilgo Beach serial killer Rex Heuermann made a brief appearance in court Tuesday as prosecutors turned more discovery over to the defense team.
You'll need to keep the umbrella handy the next several days, but just as we turn the page to August, we're turning up the heat.
A woman and her boyfriend were robbed of $140,000 outside a Bank of America in Hicksville.
The Biden administration has agreed to a prisoner swap with Russia to secure the release of U.S. citizens Evan Gershkovich, Paul Whelan and Alsu Kurmasheva.
New Jersey's ban on the AR-15 rifle is unconstitutional, but the state's cap on magazines over 10 rounds passes constitutional muster, a federal judge said Tuesday.
The Pentagon did not release details of the plea deal.
"I didn't know she was Black until a number of years ago when she happened to turn Black and now she wants to be known as Black," former President Donald Trump said.
Advocates say Gov. Hochul's congestion pricing pause to blame for MTA's $400 million operational budget deficit in 2027-28.
The USDA has expanded the recall of some Boar's Head deli meats over concerns of a link to a deadly listeria outbreak.
Mount Sinai is now part of a national research team studying long COVID in Black and brown patients.
When Leila Ricks was born, one of her legs was shorter than the other. Doctors said she had a rare condition called fibular hemimelia.
Public health alert and multiple recalls issued after dangerous contaminant found in several brands of the spice.
The listeria outbreak linked to deli meat has sickened a dozen people in New York and is blamed for one death in New Jersey. So is it safe to eat?
Co-founded by George Balanchine in 1948, New York City Ballet is considered one of the best dance companies in the world, and at 75 is catering to an increasingly younger audience.
The son of immigrant parents, who immersed himself in American culture growing up, built a career as a filmmaker with hits such as "Crazy Rich Asians" and "In the Heights," tapping into his own identity and translating stories of struggle and ambition to the screen.
Lawyers for singer Justin Timberlake claim their client was not intoxicated when he was arrested for driving while intoxicated in the Hamptons in June.
Legendary Billy Joel played his 150th and final concert at famed Madison Square Garden on Thursday night.
Hundreds of the nation's top athletes will represent Team USA in Paris at the 2024 Olympics.
Matt Wallner's two-run home runs helped propel the Twins to an 8-3 win over the Mets on Wednesday.
DJ LeMahieu had a career-high six RBIs in the Yankees' 6-5 win over the Phillies on Wednesday.
The Jets' Aaron Rodgers and Garrett Wilson say a video showing them arguing on the sideline last week is no big deal.
As Team USA and Simone Biles celebrate their Olympic gymnastics comeback, one New Jersey town is over the moon for Hezly Rivera.
Jazz Chisholm had five RBIs in his second straight two-homer game, Gleyber Torres hit a go-ahead sacrifice fly in the 12th inning and the New York Yankees outlasted the Philadelphia Phillies 7-6 for their first four-game winning streak since early June.
Advocates say the creation of Bankside Park has taken years, and South Bronx residents haven't had access to the waterfront for nearly a century.
This year marks 20 years since a historic rezoning of Downtown Brooklyn led to massive changes in the landscape of the neighborhood.
Mount Sinai is now part of a national research team studying long COVID in Black and brown patients.
Small liquor store owners in New York City continue to push against the Bottle Bill for the next round of lawmaking.
The Harlem-based program the Doe Fund held a graduation ceremony this week for nearly 100 men who have overcome a variety of challenges through the "Ready, Willing and Able" program.
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.
Multiple children were injured when a protester discharged pepper spray Wednesday in Times Square, police confirm.
The Department of Defense says the man believed to be the mastermind of 9/11 and two of his accused accomplices are now taking plea deals. CBS New York's Derick Waller is live from the 9/11 Memorial in Manhattan.
Buildings in the area are without steam service and people are being advised to shut their windows. CBS New York's Christina Fan has the latest on the cleanup.
CBS New York's John Elliott has the latest weather forecast.
CBS New York's Lonnie Quinn has your First Alert Forecast for July 31 at 11 p.m.