Christie: NJ's Damage From Sandy Nearly $37 Billion
More than 30,000 homes or businesses were destroyed or sustained substantial damage from last month's storm.
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More than 30,000 homes or businesses were destroyed or sustained substantial damage from last month's storm.
In Little Ferry, N.J., a town torn apart by Superstorm Sandy, residents Tuesday night were hoping for a little luck through the Powerball lottery after a long month.
Huge tickets sales nationwide boosted the top prize from $425 million to $500 million for Wednesday's drawing.
A charity launched by New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie and his wife, Mary Pat Christie, has raised $18.2 million in its first 24 days to help victims of Superstorm Sandy.
JONAH, its founder Arthur Goldberg and counselor Alan Downing have been named in the suit, which accuses them of violating New Jersey's strong Consumer Fraud Act.
The snow began early in the morning, and in parts of our area, roughly four inches fell, forcing some residents in New Jersey to break out their shovels in the afternoon.
The Transportation Department study found the number of right-angle crashes was down by 15 percent in the first year in spots with cameras, while rear-end collisions were up 20 percent.
A homeless man has been arrested and charged with the murder of a Newark woman whose body was found in the Passaic River last week.
The tracks under the station were flooded with eight feet of water four weeks ago. It took about a week to get all the water out, and crews are working around the clock to test switches, signals and cables.
This record high approval comes on the heels of New York City registered voters giving Christie top marks for his handling of superstorm Sandy.
Doctors determined the boy suffered severe brain, spine and retinal damage from a violent shaking, prosecutors said.
Somerset County prosecutors said her blood-alcohol level was nearly three times the legal limit when the crash occurred on a dark two-lane road in Montgomery Township.
Homeowners are getting their first look at a Long Beach Island community that was among the areas hardest hit by superstorm Sandy.
A roller coaster partially submerged in the Atlantic Ocean has been drawing curious onlookers since the structure was swept off a New Jersey amusement pier by Superstorm Sandy.
A wintry mix of rain and snow is expected to move into the region early Tuesday morning, making some roads slippery and slushy.
Ten people were hospitalized after a three-wheel motorcycle struck a group of pedestrians inside Commodore Barry Park in Brooklyn on Sunday evening, the FDNY confirmed.
Gov. Kathy Hochul on Sunday unveiled the details for what's expected to be a massive Fourth of July celebration honoring the United States' 250th birthday.
A New York City Council worker who was detained by ICE in January is now back home and speaking out about his experience for the first time.
You can enter to win free tickets to access prime viewing areas for the 2026 Macy's Fourth of July Fireworks Show.
The New York City Pride March, featuring 75,000 participants, made its way through Manhattan on Sunday. Here's what to know.
Dangerously hot weather arrives in the New York City area starting Wednesday.
Monday's severe weather has come and gone, but that doesn't mean the system is leaving the area.
After a tranquil, warm weekend, more turbulent weather lies ahead in the New York City area.
Weather is tranquil and pleasant in the New York City area for Father's Day weekend as summer officially begins.
Dangerous heat is building across the Tri-State Area with the threat of severe storms, making Thursday and Friday First Alert Weather Days.
Dangerously hot weather arrives in the New York City area starting Wednesday.
Traffic will be impacted in Midtown Manhattan as the city initiates shuttle bus corridors and street closures to accommodate World Cup ticketholders.
The suspect accused of killing two teenage girls in a hit-and-run in Cranford, New Jersey, last year will be tried as an adult, officials said Friday.
Table to Table is on a mission to make sure nothing goes to waste at 2026 FIFA Men's World Cup celebrations in New Jersey.
Law enforcement officials found a home laboratory and a shed full of explosives at a home in Denville, New Jersey.
A Long Island school district official is accused of trashing ballots to rig an election.
A Long Island school district official is accused of trashing ballots to rig an election. CBS News New York's Jennifer McLogan reports.
The site will continue to house a casino, but Aqueduct's move to Long Island brings a rare opportunity to the South Ozone Park community.
A young entrepreneur with Down syndrome opened his first brick-and-mortar store on Long Island after his sock company went global.
A defense attorney made stunning new claims in court Wednesday about what may have sparked the fatal stabbing of a Massapequa man.
A Long Island school district official is accused of trashing ballots to rig an election.
Bolton agreed to pay a $2.25 million fine, pleading guilty to one count of retaining classified national security information.
CBS News New York Investigates is looking into Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits, and the new work requirements in order to keep them.
Victims of e-bike crashes are suing New York City over Mayor Zohran Mamdani's directive ending criminal enforcement of violations.
The Supreme Court on Thursday said the Trump administration can move forward with its efforts to strip more than 356,000 Syrian and Haitian immigrants of temporary protections.
A federal judge has temporarily blocked the Justice Department from executing subpoenas in a criminal probe that sought transgender care records for patients treated at New York hospitals.
An off-duty EMT jumped into action at the Knicks parade Thursday when a man appeared to be suffering from an overdose.
New York broadcast giant Bill Ritter announced Friday he is stepping down from the WABC anchor desk after being diagnosed with early stage Alzheimer's.
For half a century, The Valerie Fund has been dedicated to providing care to children with cancer and blood disorders.
A New Jersey nonprofit called The Valerie Fund is celebrating 50 years of providing comprehensive care to children with cancer and blood disorders.
The comic icon behind "Curb Your Enthusiasm" brings his own perspective to America's storied past in a new HBO sketch comedy series – finally making use of his history major from college.
Fans gathered at the Brooklyn Public Library on Thursday for limited-edition card marking 30 years of "Reasonable Doubt."
There appear to be new clues about the location of Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding.
Clive Davis helped shape the careers of music stars including Janis Joplin, Bruce Springsteen and Whitney Houston.
When a large tent appeared next door to Taylor Swift's Watch Hill estate this week, it didn't take long for speculation about the superstar's impending nuptials to ripple through the affluent New England seaside village.
Kyle Schwarber became the first major leaguer to reach 30 homers this season with a two-run shot in the seventh inning that sent the Phillies to a 5-4 win over the Mets on Sunday.
The New York Mets defeated the Philadelphia Phillies 6-2 on Saturday to stop their seven-game losing streak.
Jake Bennett held New York to one run in 6 1/3 innings, Masataka Yoshida hit a leadoff home run off Gerrit Cole and the Boston Red Sox beat the Yankees for the third straight day, 4-1 on Saturday.
The Philadelphia Phillies beat the reeling New York Mets 2-1 on Friday night.
Payton Tolle took a perfect game into the sixth inning and the Boston Red Sox beat the New York Yankees 6-1 on Friday night.
Fans gathered at the Brooklyn Public Library on Thursday for limited-edition card marking 30 years of "Reasonable Doubt."
After learning to swim in her 40s, one school leader is helping students gain life-saving skills.
Entrepreneurs in Brooklyn are reimagining laundry day as a social experience, turning neighborhood laundromats into gathering spaces.
Experts say the team's title run created a feeling of collective joy and connection, while some local businesses are also seeing a boost from the celebration.
Knicks fans who couldn't make it to Thursday's parade still found a way to celebrate across New York in true blue-and-orange fashion.
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.
CBS News New York's Vanessa Murdock is calling for sun and clouds with a high in the mid to upper 80s on Monday and Tuesday, and then temperatures nearing 100 for the next four days.
The event is named for the founder of the Caribbean Social Club, which hosts the festival. CBS News New York's Allen Devlin reports.
As CBS News New York's Lisa Rozner reports, it will be a week-long affair, starting with the largest parade of tall ships ever assembled.
Officials say the man was armed with a pistol when he held up the Chase Bank off Myrtle Avenue in Boonton on Saturday afternoon. It is believed that he got away with about $12,000. CBS News New York's Allen Devlin reports.
CBS News New York's Hannah Kliger has more on the show of unity and the new investments in the LGBTQ+ community.
