Bus monitor charged in child's death released without bail
Authorities say Davila ignored Fajr for 14 minutes while the child suffocated from her seatbelt.
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Authorities say Davila ignored Fajr for 14 minutes while the child suffocated from her seatbelt.
Police say the monitor ignored the 6-year-old for 14 minutes while she was suffocated by her seatbelt.
Investigators have charged the bus monitor with second-degree manslaughter and endangering the welfare of a child.
A 6-year-old girl died after a bus ride to school in New Jersey. Authorities say the safety harness on her wheelchair restricted her breathing, and prosecutors say what the bus monitor was doing at the time played a role in the little girl's death. CBS New York's Christine Sloan reports. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/3pXU9kN
The advisory affects customers in Bridgewater, Hillsborough, Raritan Borough and Somerville.
Packing speeds of up to 105 mph, the twister ripped through the area Monday, snapping trees and destroying cars.
The National Weather Service confirms two tornadoes touched down in our area as a result of Monday's storms. That includes one in New Jersey, which took down trees, damaging homes and cars. CBS New York's Christine Sloan reports from Somerset County.
Warrenbrook Pool came close to shutting down for the summer because there weren't enough lifeguard applicants.
Troopers arrived to find a woman in labor with the umbilical cord wrapped around the baby.
Authorities said someone got in the cab, confronted the driver, then shot him and ran off.
A taxi driver was shot and killed after picking up a fare in Somerset County on Thursday night. CBS2's Dick Brennan reports.
A school bus full of students in New Jersey went missing for a brief time Thursday morning. CBS2's Christine Sloan explains the bus was eventually found blocks away from the school.
Cases that present potential emergencies will be prioritized.
A new bill introduced in the state Legislature would formally define Central Jersey as Hunterdon, Mercer, Middlesex, and Somerset counties. But, as CBS2's Jenna DeAngelis reports, it aims to do much more than that.
State and federal prosecutors say Lakeland Bank redlined predominantly Black and Hispanic neighborhoods.
The Justice Department has reached a $13 million settlement with a mortgage lender for discriminating against communities of color in three New Jersey counties.
Manville, in Somerset County, New Jersey, was one of the hardest places hit when remnants of Hurricane Ida slammed the Tri-State Area one year ago. CBS2's Alice Gainer went back to see what's happened since.
Detectives from the Somerset County prosecutor's office and Franklin Township Police are involved in the probe.
Police are investigating the death of a toddler in Franklin Township.
Monmouth and Ocean counties are under a mandatory conservation notice due to the extreme heat.
New Jersey American Water is asking customers in some counties to take additional steps to conserve water.
CBS2's Lisa Rozner spoke with friends of the Somerset County umpire.
Somerset County leaders and clean energy advocates stressed the urgent need for climate action Wednesday. CBS2's Meg Baker explains how this will protect against extreme weather events.
Hurricane Ida caused unprecedented damage across New Jersey, hitting Somerville and Manville especially hard as the Raritan River raged.
UnitedHealthcare CEO murder suspect Luigi Mangione will return to NYC today after waiving extradition in Pennsylvania.
NYC Mayor Eric Adams' former chief advisor Ingrid Lewis-Martin surrendered to the Manhattan district attorney's office Thursday morning.
Drones have been banned from flying over nearly two dozen New Jersey towns until Jan. 17, the FAA says.
Amazon workers are on strike outside a warehouse in Maspeth, Queens, less than a week before Christmas.
Gisèle Pelicot said she had no regrets, but hope for the future after a judge sentenced her ex-husband to 20 years in prison for drugging and raping her for years.
UnitedHealthcare CEO murder suspect Luigi Mangione will return to NYC today after waiving extradition in Pennsylvania.
NYC Mayor Eric Adams' former chief advisor Ingrid Lewis-Martin surrendered to the Manhattan district attorney's office Thursday morning.
Amazon workers are on strike outside a warehouse in Maspeth, Queens, less than a week before Christmas.
A move in Congress by Sen. Chuck Schumer that would have allowed towns to track drones was blocked Wednesday.
The Teamsters union is launching a strike against Amazon at numerous locations across the country, including in Maspeth, Queens.
Cold, rainy weather returns to NYC and the surrounding area today, and it's time to track some more snow later this week.
We're going for nearly 60 Tuesday, which flirts with the record of 62 set back in 2000. The normal high is 44, and we'll be nowhere near that.
A wintry mix and rain made a mess on the roads in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut.
The New York Mets introduced Juan Soto at Citi Field, after the four-time MLB All-Star signed a record 15-year, $765 million deal.
A storm bringing heavy rain and strong winds could lead to flooding and power outages, especially on Long Island.
Drones have been banned from flying over nearly two dozen New Jersey towns until Jan. 17, the FAA says.
A move in Congress by Sen. Chuck Schumer that would have allowed towns to track drones was blocked Wednesday.
A New Jersey appeals court ruled Wednesday that Attorney General Matt Platkin overstepped his authority when he took over Paterson's police force last year.
New Jersey is making it easier for people with a gambling problem to ban themselves from casinos.
Cold, rainy weather returns to NYC and the surrounding area today, and it's time to track some more snow later this week.
If you're a National Grid customer in New York City or on Long Island, it's going to cost more to heat with gas this winter.
The Long Island Expressway has reopened hours after a deadly crash caused major delays for the morning commute.
We're going for nearly 60 Tuesday, which flirts with the record of 62 set back in 2000. The normal high is 44, and we'll be nowhere near that.
Accused Gilgo Beach serial killer Rex Heuermann has been charged with a seventh murder.
A wintry mix and rain made a mess on the roads in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut.
NYC Mayor Eric Adams' former chief advisor Ingrid Lewis-Martin surrendered to the Manhattan district attorney's office Thursday morning.
A move in Congress by Sen. Chuck Schumer that would have allowed towns to track drones was blocked Wednesday.
A federal bill that could help prevent e-bike and e-scooter battery fires is finally nearing the finish line, according to the FDNY.
Ingrid Lewis-Martin, New York City Mayor Eric Adams' former chief advisor, is expected to report to court Thursday to face charges, her attorney said.
The Supreme Court on Wednesday said it will take up a challenge to a new law that could lead to a ban on TikTok in the U.S.
New York Congressman-elect George Latimer expects "major pushback" to Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s potential vaccine policy if he heads Donald Trump's Health and Human Services Department.
A breakthrough treatment is making a huge difference for stroke survivors, improving hand and arm function, and their quality of life.
CBS News New York's Cindy Hsu's mental illness did not stop her. Now, she's highlighting hope and solutions.
Suffolk County is warning parents about the dangers of co-sleeping after three more infants who shared beds with adults died in the last four weeks.
Anthem will reverse a policy that would have capped insurance coverage for anesthesia after objections from doctors and lawmakers.
Sean "Diddy" Combs was back in federal court in Lower Manhattan on Wednesday for a pretrial hearing.
A spokesperson for Foxx said that he had to get stitches after he was hit in the face by a glass thrown from someone else in the restaurant.
Sean "Diddy" Combs filed a motion Friday to dismiss his appeal for bail, meaning he will stay in jail until his trial on sex trafficking charges in May 2025.
Jamie Foxx opened up about why he was hospitalized for several weeks in April 2023.
The annual gala at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts features personalized tributes with performances and testimonials from fellow artists.
The Yankees on Wednesday introduced one of their latest big name acquisitions – left-handed starting pitcher Max Fried.
Juuse Saros made 25 saves to lead the Nashville Predators to a victory over the New York Rangers on Tuesday night.
Ondrej Palat and Stefan Noesen scored and the New Jersey Devils beat the St. Louis Blues 4-1.
The Carolina Hurricanes beat the New York Islanders on Tuesday night.
The Yankees reportedly agreed to acquire outfielder Cody Bellinger from the Cubs for right-hander Cody Poteet on Tuesday.
Neighbors living in communities without subway stops say congestion pricing has caused many to consider leaving New York City.
As development continues in Gowanus, Powerhouse Arts, housed in an old power station, works to keep artists in the neighborhood.
The Guinness World Record holder for the largest gingerbread village is now on display at the Shops at Columbus Circle.
A Queens couple says they have been waiting for a working stove in their apartment for two and a half years.
Brooklynites are trying to protect the new young trees coming to the borough after an ambitious effort to plant more than 3,000 trees in one district.
Dogs got decked out for the annual Tompkins Square Halloween Dog Parade in New York City's East Village on Saturday.
Cosplayers flooded New York City's Javits Center in October 2024 for the annual New York Comic Con convention.
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."
Mayor Eric Adams' former chief advisor Ingrid Lewis-Martin surrendered to the Manhattan district attorney's office Thursday morning.
Teamsters went on strike Thursday morning outside the Amazon warehouse in Maspeth, Queens. CBS News New York's Derick Waller reports from the picket line.
The FAA is banning drones over several New Jersey towns after recent mysterious sightings.
Teamsters went on strike Thursday morning outside the Amazon warehouse in Maspeth, Queens. As CBS News New York's Derick Waller reports, Amazon insists operations will not be impacted.
CBS News New York's Tony Sadiku has the latest weather forecast.
