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Anniversary Of Sandy Hook Shooting Falls On School Day For First Time
Monday marks the third anniversary of the mass shooting in Newtown, Conn.
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Monday marks the third anniversary of the mass shooting in Newtown, Conn.
Activists and gun violence survivors kicked off a weekend of events around New York City to commemorate the upcoming third anniversary of the Sandy Hook shooting.
The mass shootings and the terror attack in Paris have reignited a heated debate over gun control.
The 2nd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in Manhattan found core parts of the laws did not violate the Second Amendment because there was a substantial relationship between bans on assault weapons and large-capacity magazines and the "important - indeed, compelling - state interest in controlling crime.''
Thursday's mass shooting at a college campus in Oregon was just another stop on a continuum of horror for someone who was at Sandy Hook Elementary School.
Joshua Koskoff, a lawyer for the families, called the judge's ruling "a major setback for the gun industry in their attempt to avoid responsibility for tragedies like Newtown.''
A Connecticut school is being dedicated in honor of a teacher who died in the Newtown school massacre.
Tom Andresen's sunken 40-foot trawler called El Jefe was found Wednesday in the Sandy Hook Channel after state police used sonar to locate it.
New Jersey State Police said they've located the 40-foot fishing boat that sank in the Sandy Hook Channel Tuesday.
Police and the U.S. Coast Guard were searching Tuesday evening for a boat that capsized near Sandy Hook, New Jersey.
Police and the U.S. Coast Guard were searching on the evening of Tuesday, Aug. 25 for a boat that capsized near Sandy Hook, New Jersey.
Connetquot Superintendent Linda Adams said the equipment can help in any emergency, not just a shooting.
The group believes the NRA funneled about $11,000 in so-called independent expenditures to oppose Malloy.
The 25-year-old's body was found washed up by a fisherman, the Monmouth County Sherrif's Office posted Friday morning on Twitter.
A swimmer vanished off Sandy Hook Beach on the Jersey Shore Wednesday evening, and rescuers have not been able to locate him.
Two lawsuits claim Nancy Lanza failed to properly secure her legally owned Bushmaster AR-15 rifle and gave access to her son who she knew was mentally ill,
Construction of the new school, which is being paid for with a $50 million state grant, began in March.
A beloved supervisor of a Long Island after school program is out of a job after explaining the Sandy Hook school shooting to children during a lockdown drill.
A school in New Jersey recently brought together a unique group of survivors -- from World War II to the tragic Sandy Hook school shooting.
Saturday's third annual march across the bridge was organized by the group Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America.
Tim McGraw is defending his decision to headline a Connecticut concert to benefit a Sandy Hook group, responding to critics who call it a gun control fundraiser.
The group -- dubbed Team 26 -- said the trip is to honor the victims and promote legislation aimed at curbing gun violence.
The third annual ride will end at the steps of the Capitol in Washington.
Advocates of tougher measures on gun control are kicking off a third annual bike ride from Newtown to Washington.
The 2-acre lot where the 3,100-square-foot house once stood in a leafy, suburban neighborhood will be left as open space under a plan approved by town officials.
The WNBA is back and so is Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark. Find out how to watch Clark face the Phoenix Mercury.
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security says you should have these go-bag essentials prepared for a major disaster.
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy has appointed George Helmy to replace Sen. Bob Menendez ahead of his resignation.
As Hurricane Ernesto's path heads toward Bermuda, the storm is also expected to bring high rip current risks to New York and New Jersey beaches this weekend.
"Happy Gilmore 2" is holding an open casting call for New Jersey "locals." Here's your chance to be an extra.
As Hurricane Ernesto's path heads toward Bermuda, the storm is also expected to bring high rip current risks to New York and New Jersey beaches this weekend.
Former NYPD Officer John Mendola paid $40,000 to have his beloved dog Princess cloned, but should he have?
There have been significant developments in the corruption investigation into Mayor Eric Adams' 2021 campaign.
A group of middle school students at a NYCHA development spent their summer designing a new youth space in their community center.
Gov. Kathy Hochul on Thursday announced a new program that will help rebuild New York's COVID-decimated workforce.
As Hurricane Ernesto's path heads toward Bermuda, the storm is also expected to bring high rip current risks to New York and New Jersey beaches this weekend.
As Hurricane Ernesto hits Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands, people in the NYC worry about loved ones in the storm's path.
Matt Corey and Dr. Michael Goldstein won Republican nominations in Connecticut's primary elections Tuesday, according to the Associated Press.
Dozens of athletes from New York, New Jersey and Connecticut are returning from the 2024 Paris Olympics as champions.
Today will shape up to be another decent weekend day as early clouds give way to brighter skies in the afternoon.
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy has appointed George Helmy to replace Sen. Bob Menendez ahead of his resignation.
As Hurricane Ernesto's path heads toward Bermuda, the storm is also expected to bring high rip current risks to New York and New Jersey beaches this weekend.
"Happy Gilmore 2" is holding an open casting call for New Jersey "locals." Here's your chance to be an extra.
A shooting in Teaneck, New Jersey left a 26-year-old woman dead and neighbors on edge. Police are now searching for the gunman.
Gov. Phil Murphy announced Thursday a fare holiday on all NJ Transit rides, across all systems, from Aug. 26-Sept. 2. All fares will be waved during this period.
Former NYPD Officer John Mendola paid $40,000 to have his beloved dog Princess cloned, but should he have?
Walt Disney Parks and Resorts is trying to have a man's wrongful death lawsuit dismissed because he signed up for Disney+ streaming years earlier.
Nassau County's controversial mask ban bill has been signed into law. County Executive Bruce Blakeman signed the legislation Wednesday, making it a crime for anyone to wear a mask or face covering to hide their identity, except for health or religious reasons.
The safest county in the United States is located on Long Island, according to a U.S. News & World Report ranking.
Federal prosecutors want George Santos' campaign lies submitted as evidence, while his defense team is asking for a partially anonymous jury.
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy has appointed George Helmy to replace Sen. Bob Menendez ahead of his resignation.
There have been significant developments in the corruption investigation into Mayor Eric Adams' 2021 campaign.
Gov. Kathy Hochul on Thursday announced a new program that will help rebuild New York's COVID-decimated workforce.
Street vendors demonstrated on Thursday in New York City, asking the City Council for passage of four new laws.
Trump has not appeared at an outdoor rally since mid-July, when a gunman took several shots, grazing his ear.
The New York State Department of Health issued a warning after the WHO declared an Mpox outbreak in Africa a global emergency.
Officials have been warning of a return to the pre-pandemic trends of pertussis, also known as whooping cough.
Drugmaker Lykos Therapeutics had asked the FDA to approve its MDMA capsules as part of a therapy regimen for treating PTSD. It says another study will take "several years."
Stone-like materials called slag tested positive for elevated levels of arsenic along the beach in Keyport, New Jersey, state officials said.
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex's Archewell Foundation is launching a new initiative, the Parents' Network, to support parents whose children have been victimized by harmful online content, from social media bullying to suicide ideation.
"Happy Gilmore 2" is holding an open casting call for New Jersey "locals." Here's your chance to be an extra.
Taylor Swift's blockbuster "Eras Tour" resumed in London on Thursday after her concerts in Vienna were canceled earlier this month because of an alleged terror plot.
Gena Rowlands, hailed as one of the greatest actors to ever practice the craft, died at 94 on Wednesday, her representatives confirmed.
Taylor Swift has long called NYC's Greenwich Village home, and the city is celebrating with limited edition "Cornelia Street" signs.
In 1959 Carol Burnett burst onto the New York stage in the musical comedy "Once Upon a Mattress." In the new Broadway revival, two-time Tony-winner Sutton Foster recreates the role of Winnifred, a princess in search of a suitable mate.
JJ Bleday hit his first career grand slam as the A's rallied for a 7-6 win over the Mets on Thursday.
Aaron Rodgers finished strong after a slow start during Thursday's joint practice with the Panthers.
Staten Island's South Shore Little League team played its first game of the 2024 Little League World Series on Thursday.
Aaron Judge reached 300 home runs faster than any other player, going deep in the New York Yankees' 10-2 win over the Chicago White Sox on Wednesday night.
Pete Alonso had four hits that included a fourth-inning homer and three RBIs to lead the New York Mets over the Oakland Athletics 9-1, stopping a four-game losing streak.
A group of middle school students at a NYCHA development spent their summer designing a new youth space in their community center.
A Brooklyn man worries about water damage to his old home. He says the community garden next door is to blame.
An elderly NYCHA resident said she's been waiting months to be transferred from her building in the Bronx, and she can't put up with the poor living conditions any longer.
Richmond Hill residents Carol and Jack Wolf have the home of their dreams, and the sidewalk of their nightmares. The Wolfs say they were added to the city's repair waitlist in 2017..
The hunt is on for a beloved Queens cat that was stolen recently outside a Woodside bodega.
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.
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy has appointed George Helmy to replace Sen. Bob Menendez, who is stepping down later this month after being convicted on federal bribery charges.
Hanneh Bareham, Bankrate analyst joins CBS New York to discuss college costs.
Bryan Kim, Editorial Lead with The Infatuation NYC joins CBS New York to discuss the publications Summer Guide list.
New York City Mayor Eric Adams, City Hall and his election committee were hit with the subpoena's last month, CBS New York has learned. Elijah Westbrook has the details.
Sources tell CBS New York the victims got into an argument with their attacker before being slashed around 2:30 a.m. in Morris Park. Christina Fan reports from the scene.