President Obama: 'Trayvon Martin Could Have Been Me'
President Barack Obama surprised the country on Friday, speaking out about the shooting death of Trayvon Martin and George Zimmerman's not guilty verdict.
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President Barack Obama surprised the country on Friday, speaking out about the shooting death of Trayvon Martin and George Zimmerman's not guilty verdict.
The hunt is on for two men following a police-pursuit and shooting in Newark this morning.
Temperatures surged to potentially dangerous levels Thursday with relief from the largest heat wave of the summer still days away.
As far as pregnant Dina Moran was concerned, sitting on beach chairs in the water on the Jersey Shore was the only way to live Thursday.
All six defendants are Mexican nationals living in the United States illegally, the state attorney general said. They were being held in the Ocean County Jail.
Fans stuck in traffic coming home from the Taylor Swift concert at MetLife Stadium Saturday night likely thought they were never, ever getting home.
McGillivary, 24, was being held in Union County Jail on $3 million bail while awaiting trial for allegedly beating Joseph Galfy, 73, of Clark to death.
"He's going to bring Jersey City to the next level," Mayor Steve Fulop said. "We've been a little bit behind the times and I think Jim coming into Jersey City is going to change the dynamics and move the city forward."
Think about everywhere you drove on Wednesday -- to work, the gym, daycare. Now consider this: a new report says thanks to a growing web of cameras, police keep track of your every move.
A heat advisory remains in effect until 8 p.m. Friday for all of New York City, Westchester and Rockland counties, and parts of Connecticut.
Overhead wire problems and track issues caused major headaches for commuters Wednesday evening. Most service issues were resolved by 7 p.m. Trains were expected to be running on schedule for Thursday morning's commute.
Air conditioners have been working overtime this week to keep homes cool during the Tri-State Area's latest blistering heat wave, but all that power is putting major stress on the grid.
Guiseppe Tedesco was brought into a Newton courtroom under heavy guard to face the family of a young woman that he murdered.
"We had looked at 15 school districts throughout New Jersey and what we found was widespread fraud in the application of the school lunch program in those districts," Comptroller Matthew Boxer said.
Juan R. Stevens, 50, faces numerous charges after he allegedly coerced four women into having sex with him. In each case, Stevens, claimed to be a law enforcement officer and flashed what appeared to be a badge, prosecutors said.
Knicks fans are getting excited and anxious about the upcoming NBA Finals at Madison Square Garden.
A federal appeals court is giving former Columbia University graduate student Mahmoud Khalil more time to fight the Trump administration's efforts to deport him.
A high-ranking member of the NYPD is on modified duty as police in Rockland County investigate his involvement in a shooting incident.
A little-known story of six Chinese passengers who survived the sinking of the Titanic is adding to the legend of the famous shipwreck.
For the first time since 1949, Katz's Deli is welcoming customers back inside an historic dining room.
It's back to feeling like spring, and even summer on some days, as warm weather and sunshine return to the New York area.
A final round of showers is moving through the New York area in the morning before the rest of the week turns much drier and warmer.
The New York area is off to a soggy start to the unofficial kickoff of summer with rainy weather this Memorial Day Weekend.
It's a gloomy day with rain lingering across the Tri-State Area as Memorial Day weekend shapes up to be unsettled.
Severe storms caused damage and flooding across New York and New Jersey on Wednesday.
Protesters came face-to-face with ICE agents Tuesday outside Delaney Hall immigration detention facility in Newark, New Jersey.
New Jersey's six-day early voting period in the 2026 primary election is underway. Here's a guide with what you need to know.
It's back to feeling like spring, and even summer on some days, as warm weather and sunshine return to the New York area.
Protests escalated outside Delaney Hall, an ICE detention center in Newark, after DHS denied Gov. Sherrill's request to enter the facility.
A final round of showers is moving through the New York area in the morning before the rest of the week turns much drier and warmer.
There's no vaccine for the Bourbon virus, nor medicine to treat it, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
It's back to feeling like spring, and even summer on some days, as warm weather and sunshine return to the New York area.
The Jones Beach Memorial Day drone show lit up the night sky Monday after it was postponed due to dreary weather over the weekend.
Memorial Day parades and events are taking place all across New York on Monday.
At Jones Beach, Memorial Day Weekend may be more of a washout than beach weather.
The New York City Council and Mamdani administration are beginning negotiations this week to hammer out the city's budget. The Council's first ask is an increase in funding for the FDNY.
New Jersey's six-day early voting period in the 2026 primary election is underway. Here's a guide with what you need to know.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced a new "block by block" initiative to tackle the city's affordable housing crisis Tuesday morning.
President Trump on Tuesday underwent a "6 month physical" at Walter Reed National Military Hospital, he posted on social media.
Protests escalated outside Delaney Hall, an ICE detention center in Newark, after DHS denied Gov. Sherrill's request to enter the facility.
There's no vaccine for the Bourbon virus, nor medicine to treat it, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Marie Francillion was diagnosed with lung cancer after she was feeling heartburn and shoulder pain. She said she's able to remain hopeful and spend more time with her family because of a different type of treatment.
New York City's Department of Health is evaluating an East Village apartment complex after two residents were diagnosed with Legionnaires' disease over the course of a year.
Thousands of people showed up bright and early for AIDS Walk New York 2026, the largest HIV and AIDS fundraiser in the U.S., in Central Park on Sunday.
A New York doctor who contracted and survived Ebola more than a decade ago says he is worried for healthcare workers who are at the center of treating the latest outbreak.
Sonny Rollins, the legendary tenor saxophonist known for his bold tone and constant experimentation, has died at 95.
Stephen Colbert made a surprise appearance hosting the "Only in Monroe" community access show broadcast in Monroe, Michigan, on Friday, one night after he recorded his final episode of "The Late Show."
Rob Base, the MC whose lyrics lit up the dancefloor classic "It Takes Two" and got countless people moving worldwide, passed away Friday.
"Romeo and Juliet" is being shown at Central Park starting Friday night through June 28. Free tickets can be attained through a lottery.
After nearly a century on the air, CBS News Radio signed off, with the final reports airing on Friday, May 22.
The Reds beat the Mets 7-2, dropping New York 11 games under .500 — tying a season-high.
Knicks fans are getting excited and anxious about the upcoming NBA Finals at Madison Square Garden.
The squad was announced during an event in New York City on Tuesday after U.S. Men's National Team manager Mauricio Pochettino spent months evaluating players to finalize the roster.
Celebrity fans attended the Knicks game in Cleveland as they celebrated a historic win to earn their spot in the NBA Finals.
The Panini World Cup sticker album is a massive phenomenon amongst fans, and it's selling fast in New York City.
Monitor Point proposal in Greenpoint would bring 1,150 apartments, including 460 affordable units, to former industrial waterfront site.
Gold Star families, veterans and thousands of spectators gathered in Bay Ridge to remember those who made the ultimate sacrifice.
The grassroots group pushed for bilingual policing, victim support and anti-gang efforts as Brooklyn's Chinatown rapidly grew.
Advocates estimate one-third of the 200-acre park in Flushing is still without functioning drinking fountains and bathrooms.
Ahead of the 2026 RBC Brooklyn Half Marathon, some athletes are showing how simply reaching the starting line is a victory.
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.
We now know which players will represent Team USA on the global stage in the FIFA World Cup. World Cup contributor Luis Miguel Echegaray reports.
"The Book of Mormon" resumes Broadway performances Wednesday, and "Chess" announces a new closing date in Tuesday's Broadway & Beyond.
A helicopter made an emergency landing on a high school field in Westchester County on Tuesday afternoon.
The Knicks have reached the NBA Finals for the first time in 27 years. Their playoff run is taking fans on a journey that is making league history. CBS News New York's Otis Livingston and Jenna DeAngelis report.
A family is mourning after a father of three was fatally shot inside a Brooklyn laundromat Monday. CBS News New York's Hannah Kliger reports.
