Lock-In Ordered At Newtown High School Amid Threat
Visitors were barred from Newtown High School in Newtown, Connecticut for the afternoon Tuesday, after school officials discovered a threat on social media.
Visitors were barred from Newtown High School in Newtown, Connecticut for the afternoon Tuesday, after school officials discovered a threat on social media.
Site work has begun for construction of the new Sandy Hook Elementary School replacing the building in Connecticut where 20 children and six staff members were fatally shot nearly two years ago.
Volunteers and relatives of Dawn Hochsprung gathered in Watertown on Sunday to dedicate the playground in her honor.
According to Monroe Police Lt. Brian McCauley, the school was evacuated as a precaution after the threat was called in at 9:30 a.m.
Sandy Hook Child Care was evacuated at around 2 p.m. after the threat was made.
New Jersey residents are split on Gov. Chris Christie's decision to veto legislation that would have reduced the number of bullets gun magazines can hold.
You don't have to go to the Great White Way to see great musical theater.
Gov. Dannel P. Malloy's second television ad was released Monday. It features Nicole Hockley, whose son Dylan was one of 20 children killed at Sandy Hook Elementary School.
Before she was killed in the Newtown school massacre, 6-year-old Catherine Violet Hubbard raised money from returnable bottles and cans to buy bones for dogs at the pound.
A fisherman made a gruesome discovery in waters off Sandy Hook, New Jersey.
There is cause to pause and think if you visit the Jersey Shore this summer. The nation's oldest working lighthouse is there and it is marking its 250th birthday.
Two police officers from Herndon, Virginia drove to Connecticut Wednesday, to return signs stolen from playgrounds built to honor two victims of the massacre at the Sandy Hook Elementary school in Newtown.
A Virginia man who believes the Sandy Hook school shootings were a hoax has been charged in the theft of two memorial signs in New Jersey and Connecticut – both dedicated to child victims of those shootings.
Parents of children killed in the 2012 Newtown, Conn., school shooting joined Democrats Thursday in calling on New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie to sign a ban on ammunition magazines that hold more than 10 rounds.
Senate Majority Leader Martin Looney says he opposes efforts to limit public access to emergency 911 tapes, despite recommendations from a task force created after the Newtown school massacre.
Area residents were shocked Friday, after vandals not just stole a memorial to a child lost in the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting, but also called a victim's mother and taunted her.
A 50-pound vinyl peace sign was stolen from a Mystic playground built in memory of one of the 20 children killed in the Sandy Hook school massacre.
The Newtown-Sandy Hook Community Foundation received more than 1,600 responses to the survey it released Monday on town residents' unmet needs in the wake of the shooting that killed 20 first graders and six educators.
Keeping kids safe at school is a challenge for administrators everywhere and it has some looking beyond the traditional 911 system to new cutting edge, potentially life saving, technology.
The new school will be built on the same site as the former Sandy Hook Elementary School. Groundbreaking begins this summer and the plan is to open the school in the fall of 2016.
The owner of a gun shop that legally sold a rifle to the Newtown school shooter's mother is facing sentencing for unrelated federal firearms violations.
One person was injured Tuesday afternoon when a boat slammed into a 900-foot vessel on the Atlantic Ocean near the Sandy Hook barrier spit.
In his most extensive comments, the father of Newtown gunman Adam Lanza said what his son did couldn't "get any more evil'' and he now wishes his son had never been born.
The group is headed to D.C. in an attempt to convince members of Congress that it's time for stronger gun legislation in the United States.
A federal judge has upheld Connecticut's gun control law enacted last year following the shooting massacre at Sandy Hook Elementary School.
Just in time for the holiday season, Nintendo has released Nintendo Switch bundles and special editions.
As Mayor Eric Adams faces federal bribery charges, NYC Public Advocate Jumaane Williams would become acting mayor if he resigns.
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As Mayor Eric Adams faces federal bribery charges, NYC Public Advocate Jumaane Williams would become acting mayor if he resigns.
Read New York City Mayor Eric Adams' five count indictment in New York on conspiracy, wire fraud, and bribery charges here.
NYC Mayor Eric Adams has been indicted on federal charges, including bribery, conspiracy and campaign finance violations.
There's a tragic update to the weekend crash in West Babylon. Bella Trezza, 17, has died. She had been fighting for her life since the crash.
New York City Mayor Eric Adams has been defiant and says he won't resign, but what happens if he does, or is removed office?
New York and New Jersey could see the first significant rainfall in weeks over the next couple days. See the maps.
The U.S. News and World Report college rankings list New York, New Jersey and Connecticut's Ivy League schools among the best for 2025.
NYC's dry spell continued over the weekend, despite the clouds and rain chances in the forecast. How much longer will it last?
After 10 consecutive days without rain, NYC and its suburbs are expecting showers in the weather forecast today.
This National Voter Registration Day, here's a reminder about how to register to vote across New York, New Jersey and Connecticut.
A popular New Jersey wedding venue recently closed, leaving couples scrambling to find a new place to get married.
New York and New Jersey could see the first significant rainfall in weeks over the next couple days. See the maps.
The former Beatles drummer was set to play in Philadelphia with his All Starr Band on Sept. 24 and in New York the following night.
The U.S. News and World Report college rankings list New York, New Jersey and Connecticut's Ivy League schools among the best for 2025.
NYC's dry spell continued over the weekend, despite the clouds and rain chances in the forecast. How much longer will it last?
There's a tragic update to the weekend crash in West Babylon. Bella Trezza, 17, has died. She had been fighting for her life since the crash.
Long Island Republican Congressman Anthony D'Esposito allegedly gave part-time jobs to both his lover and fiancée's daughter.
A Long Island community is praying for Bella Trezza, her brother Austin, Jack Murphy, Anthony Pagliuca and the family of Riley Goot following a deadly crash.
The power of prayer and community was palpable at a candlelight vigil for four teenagers who are fighting for their lives following a deadly multi-car crash in West Babylon on Saturday.
Days after Donald Trump's campaign rally, security is high around Nassau Coliseum again Sunday for Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
As Mayor Eric Adams faces federal bribery charges, NYC Public Advocate Jumaane Williams would become acting mayor if he resigns.
Read New York City Mayor Eric Adams' five count indictment in New York on conspiracy, wire fraud, and bribery charges here.
NYC Mayor Eric Adams has been indicted on federal charges, including bribery, conspiracy and campaign finance violations.
Former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani has been disbarred from practicing law in the nation's capital, a D.C. appeals court ruled.
Lawyers for former President Donald Trump and his company argued that an appeals panel should throw out the February ruling in his civil fraud case.
New York state announced Monday that someone in Ulster County has died from eastern equine encephalitis, or EEE.
Parents of kids injured at birth due to medical malpractice say New York is denying their claims under the state's Medical Indemnity Fund, which promises lifelong health care.
New York City Health Commissioner Dr. Ashwin Vasan is resigning and will step down in January.
The New York resident who tested positive for the mosquito-borne EEE virus has died, prompting state health officials to declare an "imminent threat to the public for EEE."
The government has already disbursed more than 900 million free at-home COVID-19 tests, and will be reopening its free test kit portal.
The adventure begins for 16 ordinary Americans as they embark on their trek to the top of the treacherous New Zealand Alps in 'The Summit.'
The former Beatles drummer was set to play in Philadelphia with his All Starr Band on Sept. 24 and in New York the following night.
The industry data and analytics company Luminate said the music mogul's music saw an average 18.3% increase in on-demand streams.
Actors Olivia Munn and John Mulaney announced the birth of their second child, daughter Méi June Mulaney, via surrogate.
Since their debut nearly 35 years ago, Pearl Jam has been one of the world's most popular and influential rock groups. Lead singer Eddie Vedder and bassist Jeff Ament talk about success, friendship, creativity, and giving back to their loyal fans.
Stadiums in Pittsburgh, New Jersey, Seattle, and Tampa have been picked as emergency locations.
Aaron Judge homered for the fourth straight game, his 57th overall, but the Yankees lost to the Orioles 9-7 on Wednesday.
The Orioles clinched their second straight playoff berth, overcoming Aaron Judge's 56th home run to beat the Yankees 5-3 on Tuesday night.
The Braves kept the pressure on the Mets in NL wild card race with 5-1 win on Tuesday.
Hall of Fame NFL quarterback Brett Favre said during testimony before Congress Tuesday he has been diagnosed with Parkinson's disease. Currently, there is no known cure, but a variety of medications can provide relief.
Despite being billed as a popular initiative aimed to create vibrant public spaces, some NYC business owners are pushing back against Open Streets.
Curators of Harlem Sculpture Gardens are revealing their research into climate change on Uptown parks.
We took an inside look at the operations of New York City's primary recycling center during Climate Week 2024.
Frustrated residents in Greenpoint claim a concrete plant in their neighborhood is a bad actor that's polluting their community.
The HOPE Inside Center within the Harlem Wells Fargo has helped more than 500 people increase savings and decrease debt for free.
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.
Federal prosecutors say New York City Mayor Eric Adams tried to cover up evidence by creating a false paper trail suggesting he paid for his travel. CBS News New York's Tim McNicholas reports.
Eric Adams became the first New York City mayor criminally charged while in office. The unsealed indictment reveals charges including conspiracy to commit wire fraud, solicitation of a contribution by a foreign national, bribery and more. CBS News New York's Alice Gainer, Marcia Kramer, Jennifer Bisram and Tim McNicholas have team coverage.
Mayor Eric Adams' attorney Alex Spiro spoke out about the indictment, saying "There's no corruption. This is not a real case," Spiro said.
James Sample, a Hofstra University law professor, reacts to the federal indictment against New York City Mayor Eric Adams and breaks down the legal ramifications.
Supporters and critics of the New York City mayor spoke out on the campaign finance, bribery and conspiracy charges against him. CBS News New York's Natalie Duddridge reports.