Small Business Group Warns N.J. Minimum Wage Hike 'Not A Positive Thing'
As of Jan. 1, 2014, workers making minimum wage will earn $8.25 an hour, $1 more than they do currently.
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As of Jan. 1, 2014, workers making minimum wage will earn $8.25 an hour, $1 more than they do currently.
The Bridgewater Patrol car was responding to the track to check on a possible trespasser.
Sen. Rand Paul took a jab at Gov. Chris Christie Wednesday, saying it was "offensive" that the governor appeared in New Jersey's "Stronger Than The Storm" TV spots while campaigning for office.
The fire, which reached four alarms, broke out around 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at a recycling plant on Atlantic Avenue in Long Branch.
Wednesday morning, there was little evidence of Monday night's shooting when authorities said 20-year-old Richard Shoop walked into the mall with a rifle, fired at random objects and then killed himself.
The four-day program started Wednesday morning and runs through Saturday at Evangelismos Greek Orthodox Church in Jersey City.
The days of standing in line with a pack of movie candy and the latest DVD release, and returning your movies and games to the drop chute, are set to come to an end permanently.
"If the time comes and I change my mind on that and I want to do something else, I will tell the people of New Jersey I want to do some thing else," Christie said.
An extra-alarm fire was raging Wednesday afternoon in the town recycling plant in Long Branch, N.J.
The fire broke out around 5:30 a.m. at a building on Lake Street just north of Bloomfield Avenue.
New Jersey residents on Tuesday approved raising the state's minimum wage by $1, to $8.25 an hour, as well as to provide for automatic cost-of-living increases as 10 other states already do.
A lopsided race for governor in New Jersey will be decided Tuesday when voters choose between Republican Gov. Chris Christie and Democrat Barbara Buono.
"My brother intended to harm nobody else but himself," Kevin Shoop told reporters. "He just sadly decided to make an act of self-indulgence by taking his own life publicly, and it's a tragedy to us all."
Shoppers were on edge across the Tri-State Area Tuesday, as worried parents tried to explain the latest random violence to their children.
Monday night's shooting incident at the Garden State Plaza mall in Paramus, N.J., is the latest tragedy at a public place, raising questions about security at shopping centers.
Rex Heuermann pleads guilty to murdering seven women tied to the years-long Gilgo Beach serial killer investigation.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani is approaching his 100th day in office, and almost half of New Yorkers say they approve of his job performance, according to a new poll published Wednesday.
Gilgo Beach serial killer Rex Heuermann pleaded guilty to seven counts and admitted guilt in the death of an eighth woman.
Rex Heuermann was arrested in 2023. He admitted to killing eight women in the Gilgo Beach area of Long Island between 1993 and 2011.
The two teenage suspects charged with igniting homemade bombs outside Gracie Mansion on NYC's Upper East Side were indicted Tuesday.
When UConn plays Michigan for the NCAA Men's Basketball championship tonight in Indianapolis, there are a few places in New York City where fans can root on their schools.
The average price for a gallon of gas in New York City is now $4.11, which is 82 cents higher than a month ago, according to AAA.
Rain has returned for Easter Sunday in the New York area after the holiday weekend kicked off with May-like weather.
UConn's jaw-dropping buzzer beater catapulted them to the Final Four.
Bridgeport firefighter Terrence Cramer was killed after his girlfriend's ex shot him in a fit of rage at a Connecticut home, according to an arrest warrant.
A New Jersey family's beloved dog was apparently stolen from outside their home.
MetLife Stadium will host eight 2026 FIFA World Cup matches, including the final in July, but soccer fans will have to rely on mass transit because there won't be any parking available.
A meteor spotted across multiple states Tuesday afternoon traveled more than 100 miles before disintegrating, NASA said.
Police in New Jersey are searching for a vandal who threw bricks through the windows of vehicles parked on streets in several Union County towns.
Early voting is underway in the New Jersey special election to fill the U.S. House seat vacated by Gov. Mikie Sherrill.
Rex Heuermann pleads guilty to murdering seven women tied to the years-long Gilgo Beach serial killer investigation.
Gilgo Beach serial killer Rex Heuermann pleaded guilty to seven counts and admitted guilt in the death of an eighth woman.
Rex Heuermann was arrested in 2023. He admitted to killing eight women in the Gilgo Beach area of Long Island between 1993 and 2011.
Long Beach, Long Island, is holding a public hearing Tuesday night regarding the loosening of alcohol restrictions on its iconic boardwalk.
Rex Heuermann, the man accused of being the Gilgo Beach serial killer, is expected to plead guilty to multiple murders when he appears in a Riverhead court on Wednesday.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani is approaching his 100th day in office, and almost half of New Yorkers say they approve of his job performance, according to a new poll published Wednesday.
President Trump said he has agreed to a "double sided CEASEFIRE" with Iran, less than two hours before his deadline for Iran to either cut a deal with the U.S. or face massive strikes on its power plants.
Advocates fear New York state could be taking a step back when it comes to biomarker testing access for those with Medicaid.
Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced Tuesday that detainees at Rikers Island with complicated medical needs will be transferred to a Manhattan hospital to get access to specialty care.
Mayor Zohran Mamdani's administration released New York City's first Preliminary Citywide Racial Equity Plan and True Cost of Living Measure.
Advocates fear New York state could be taking a step back when it comes to biomarker testing access for those with Medicaid.
What started as a sinus infection left a Long Island teenager fighting for his life, requiring emergency brain surgery.
Older adults in New Jersey recorded the highest number of suspected overdose deaths in 2025, according to the New Jersey Department of Health.
The first case of mpox clade I has been detected in New York City, health officials said Friday. Of the two types of mpox, clade I is known to cause more severe disease and death.
Heights University Hospital, formerly known as Christ Hospital, shuttered its emergency room Saturday night.
A federal judge in New York has tossed out actor Blake Lively's sexual harassment claims against actor Justin Baldoni over their roles in the movie "It Ends With Us," but left intact a claim for retaliation.
Atlanta rapper Gucci Mane was lured to a Dallas studio for a meeting, then allegedly kidnapped and robbed by a group including rappers Pooh Shiesty and Big30.
Megan Thee Stallion was released from a New York City hospital after she got sick during a performance of "Moulin Rouge! The Musical."
The price hike raises the cost of the standard plan with ads by $1 per month and the cost of the standard and premium plans by $2.
Savannah Guthrie stepped back from her NBC duties almost two months ago when her mother, Nancy Guthrie, disappeared. The investigation is ongoing.
Amed Rosario homered twice, including a go-ahead, three-run drive in the eighth inning that rallied the Yankees over the Athletics 5-3 on Tuesday night.
E.J. Liddell scored a career-high 21 points to lead the Brooklyn Nets to a 96-90 victory over the Milwaukee Bucks on Tuesday night.
The Philadelphia Flyers routed the New Jersey Devils 5-1 on Tuesday to bolster their playoff position with four games remaining.
Pinch-hitter Ronny Mauricio lined a game-winning single in the 10th inning that gave the Mets a 4-3 victory over the Diamondbacks on Tuesday.
MetLife Stadium will host eight 2026 FIFA World Cup matches, including the final in July, but soccer fans will have to rely on mass transit because there won't be any parking available.
These kids from Brooklyn are playing tennis in their school hallways, cafeterias and auditoriums, to make the most of limited space and resources.
Preparations for Passover in Brooklyn blend centuries-old rituals with modern traditions unique to each family.
New York has filed a lawsuit against solar company Attyx, saying it didn't just sell panels, it sold promises it couldn't keep.
Long before Manhattan's iconic street grid took shape, an English widow planned a Brooklyn community that helped shape the city today.
The Center for Brooklyn History showcase examines the Battle of Brooklyn through rare maps, paintings, and historical artifacts from the American Revolutionary War.
People dressed in elaborate headgear and paraded up Fifth Avenue for New York City's Easter Sunday tradition.
The Halloween tradition strolled through Manhattan's East Village on Sunday, with furry friends dressed in colorful costumes.
A suspect was taken into custody after an attack on Pearl Street Mall in Boulder on June 1 in which there were 15 people and a dog who were victims. The suspect threw Molotov cocktails that burned some of the victims, who were part of a march for Israeli hostages.
The annual Easter Parade and Easter Bonnet Festival was held in Manhattan on April 20, 2025.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Rex Heuermann admitted to killing eight women during a plea hearing on Wednesday. CBS News New York's Carolyn Gusoff and Jennifer McLogan are reporting from outside the court house while Ali Bauman is outside Heuerman's family's home in Massapequa Park.
Before he changed his plea to guilty, Rex Heuermann answered a judge's questions in court. It was the first time we've seen him speak in front of cameras since his arrest.
Michael Brown, the attorney for Gilgo Beach serial killer Rex Heuermann, spoke out after his client pleaded guilty to murdering seven women.
Asa Ellerup, Rex Heuermann's ex-wife, spoke after Heuermann pleaded guilty to seven murders in the Gilgo Beach case.
Rex Heuermann pleaded guilty Wednesday to murdering seven women and admitted to killing an eighth. CBS News New York's Jennifer McLogan is outside court and law enforcement experts are breaking down the case.
