NJ Collects Thousands Of Guns In Buybacks
Attorney General Jeffrey Chiesa announced Tuesday that the state spent $242,225 in criminal forfeiture funds to buy back firearms.
Watch CBS News
Attorney General Jeffrey Chiesa announced Tuesday that the state spent $242,225 in criminal forfeiture funds to buy back firearms.
Seaside, Ore. plans on holding several fundraisers to help finance a new entrance for Seaside Heights, N.J., which was heavily damaged during Superstorm Sandy.
Witnesses say flames were shooting through the home when firefighters arrived, and the fire's intense heat and smoke hampered rescue efforts.
The Top 10 Beaches contest will not have voting this year that pits one town against another for bragging rights at the shore.
The fire that broke out around 7:30 a.m. sent a towering plume of dark smoke over the Hudson River.
In honor of President's Day, the pollsters at Monmouth University asked New Jersey residents to name their favorite president of all time.
A fire broke out Sunday afternoon in Hoboken, spreading to three buildings and prompting an extra-alarm response.
Two men have been charged with setting a Newark man on fire after he allegedly tried to break into their van earlier this weekend.
The need for a swift cleanup has grown critical, after Superstorm Sandy swept objects of all sizes into the ocean and posed a potential threat to summer swimmers.
On this very cold weekend, a first look was available at some of the hottest new products for your home.
A Pennsylvania man was arrested at Newark Liberty International Airport Sunday, after security screeners found a loaded gun in his carry-on bag.
In a striking reversal, growing numbers of young parents are choosing to live in New York City over suburbia, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.
Members of New Jersey's largest firefighter union will honor the memories of the 26 children and educators killed in the shooting rampage at Sandy Hook Elementary School by building a playground in 26 communities impacted by superstorm Sandy.
One person was rescued from inside the home on Reock Street, an area where there are a lot of abandoned buildings.
Passengers on board United flight 29 from London had no idea what was going on when police cleared and searched the plane on arrival in Newark.
A tornado watch has been issued for most of New Jersey on Saturday as severe storms sweep through the Tri-State Area.
A toddler fell from a window at a Bronx apartment building Friday evening.
One death has been reported in connection to the Legionnaires' disease cluster on New York City's Upper East Side, health officials say.
Friday marked 30 years since TWA Flight 800 exploded in midair off of Long Island minutes after taking off from JFK Airport en route to Paris.
An 79-year-old woman died Friday after she was struck by a driver in Brooklyn.
A tornado watch has been issued for most of New Jersey on Saturday as severe storms sweep through the Tri-State Area.
While the air quality is improving, haze still lingers as New Yorkers brace for upcoming rain and possibly severe storms Saturday.
A tornado warning was issued in parts of New Jersey on Thursday evening.
A heat advisory is in effect until Wednesday night for most of the Tri-State Area, with feels-like temperatures reaching into the 100s.
The Tri-State Area is dealing with extreme heat as cooling centers, pools, parks and other resources try to keep residents cool.
A tornado watch has been issued for most of New Jersey on Saturday as severe storms sweep through the Tri-State Area.
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez plans to attend Sunday's World Cup final against Argentina, his office says.
New age requirements, licensing rules and penalties for violations for e-bikes and electric scooters take effect in New Jersey on Sunday.
For the first time, a federal appeals court ruled the Garden State's weapons ban violates the Second Amendment.
Farmers in New Jersey say the cyclosporiasis outbreaks across the country are providing an opportunity to get to know your local farmer.
A memorial service was held on Long Island on Friday night for victims of TWA Flight 800, marking 30 years since the deadly crash. CBS News New York's Allen Devlin reports.
A large gun and drug bust in Nassau County led to six arrests.
Friday marks 30 years since TWA Flight 800 exploded in midair off of Long Island minutes after taking off from JFK Airport en route to Paris. CBS News New York's Carolyn Gusoff reports.
Friday marked 30 years since TWA Flight 800 exploded in midair off of Long Island minutes after taking off from JFK Airport en route to Paris.
A former cargo ship captain pleaded guilty on Wednesday to drugging and raping a U.S. Merchant Marine Academy cadet.
President Trump gave a primetime address on elections tonight, as he remains focused on the 2020 race.
The "Rental Ripoff" report was released Thursday morning, stemming from months of hearings where hundreds of tenants across the city stepped forward to air their grievances.
New York City officials confirmed Wednesday that outreach teams were midway through efforts to help the homeless at a sprawling West Side encampment before dismantling their living spaces.
Part of President Trump's speech Thursday night is expected to touch on previously unreported alleged Chinese meddling in U.S. elections, according to sources familiar with the matter.
The future of the New York City horse carriage industry was debated Wednesday at a City Council public hearing.
One death has been reported in connection to the Legionnaires' disease cluster on New York City's Upper East Side, health officials say.
Farmers in New Jersey say the cyclosporiasis outbreaks across the country are providing an opportunity to get to know your local farmer.
Taylor Farms said none of its branded salads or kits contain the iceberg lettuce associated with the outbreak.
A lettuce supplier to fast-food giant Taco Bell has been linked to a nationwide cyclosporiasis outbreak that has sickened thousands of people, the CDC said.
A Queens man says he had trouble eating and drinking while suffering from cyclosporiasis.
Brenda Fricker won an Academy Award for 1989's "My Left Foot," played the Pigeon Lady in "Home Alone 2" and appeared in "A Time to Kill" and "So I Married an Axe Murderer."
New Zealand actor Sam Neill, known for "Jurassic Park" and "The Piano," died Monday at 78, his family says.
The final show of Jay-Z's anniversary concert series at Yankee Stadium was delayed for hours after hundreds of ticketless fans flooded the gates and breached security, according to officials.
Jay-Z and some very special guests took over Yankee Stadium on Friday night, performing to a sold-out crowd.
Bonnie Tyler, the Welsh pop star best known for singing the chart-topping power ballad "Total Eclipse of the Heart" in 1983, has died. She was 75.
Saturday's Yankees-Dodgers game has been rescheduled due to potentially severe thunderstorms in the forecast.
Max Muncy hit a two-run homer in the seventh inning on Gerrit Cole's 103rd and final pitch, lifting the Dodgers over the Yankees 2-1 on Friday night.
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez plans to attend Sunday's World Cup final against Argentina, his office says.
Francisco Alvarez homered twice, Brett Baty also went deep and the New York Mets defeated the Philadelphia Phillies 4-1 in the first major league game following the All-Star break.
Etihad Park, the new home of NYCFC and Gotham FC, will open in summer 2027, the CEO of the Major League Soccer club announced.
The Newtown Creek Alliance community science project gives students hands-on experience monitoring the health of one of the most polluted waterways in the U.S.
The FIFA World Cup is delivering a business boost for many bars and restaurants across New York City, but not every industry is seeing the same payoff.
Two Upper West Side children went on a mission to visit 40 playgrounds in one day, hoping to set a record.
Eddie Palmieri, the East Harlem legend who revolutionized Latin music, now has a street renamed in his honor.
Services for the UnderServed's urban gardens and beehives provide therapeutic opportunities for New Yorkers with intellectual and developmental disabilities and behavioral health challenges
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.
A tornado warning was issued for central Sullivan County in New York from 6:47 p.m. until 7:15 p.m. Saturday. CBS News New York's Vanessa Murdock reports.
CBS News New York's Vanessa Murdock has your weather forecast for July 18 at 6 p.m.
Spain and Argentina face off in the FIFA World Cup final Sunday afternoon at MetLife Stadium, and the final preparations are in the works.
Heavy downpours caused a mess across the Tri-State Area on Saturday. CBS News New York's Vanessa Murdock and Naomi Ruchim report.
CBS News New York's Vanessa Murdock has your weather forecast for July 18 at 5 p.m.
