New Jerseyans prep their Thanksgiving feasts
When the Pie Store in Montclair opened Tuesday, the line was already a block long.
Vanessa Murdock is a member of the First Alert Weather Team, covering weekend evenings.
Vanessa has been with CBS News New York for over a decade, forecasting major weather events including Super Storm Sandy, Tropical Storm Ida and plenty of Nor'easters. When Vanessa isn't working on a weather forecast, she can be found in the community. Vanessa loves meeting viewers and sharing their stories.
Vanessa was born and raised on Long Island in the small town of Center Moriches on a street named after her great-grandparents. She graduated from Center Moriches High School and went on to receive her Bachelor's in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology at the University of Rochester then earned her Master's in Meteorology from Penn State. She's called New York, Australia, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Virginia and New Jersey home. She lives in the Garden State with her husband, two daughters and their Shih-Tzu, Teddy.
Vanessa loves adventuring in the great outdoors, has a strong aversion to litter and loves looking out for our planet. She's a one-and-done marathoner, but still runs regularly.
When the Pie Store in Montclair opened Tuesday, the line was already a block long.
Tuesday and Wednesday are expected to be the worst times to travel, and the forecasted storm could make the busiest holiday travel week even worse.
CBS New York is partnering with local food banks to help those in need this holiday season. This weekend marks Community Food Bank of New Jersey's 23rd annual turkey drive.
A Long Island doctor delivered a baby boy nearly 33 years after delivering both parents.
According to Giving USA 2023, which reports on philanthropy, donations dropped by more than 10% in 2022.
Monday was a day dedicated to recognizing the selfless sacrifice of our veterans and offering thanks in the form of home ownership in Perth Amboy, N.J.
This is a "mast year," an acorn boom that occurs every three to five years.
AAA warns the spooky holiday is deadliest day of the year for pedestrians 17 and younger.
Rain will pour down again this weekend, making it seven waterlogged weekends in a row.
Many commuters stranded at New York Penn Station experienced 60-90 minute delays.
Here, the moon gradually eclipses about 25% of the sun between noon and 3 p.m. Saturday.
He said closures for interim repairs will cause big traffic problems, especially heading towards Queens.
They say excessive rain and change in temperature are the biggest reason stink bugs and more set up shop.
For much of the region, peak color arrives late October into early November.
Smokes 4 Less has sold six winning tickets of $1 million or more in the last year.