Officials Cast Ballots, Urge Others To Vote Too
Area officials cast their ballots Tuesday morning amid continuing concern over superstorm Sandy-related damage in New York and New Jersey.
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Area officials cast their ballots Tuesday morning amid continuing concern over superstorm Sandy-related damage in New York and New Jersey.
All this week, CBS Radio New York will be setting up at various locations in the tri-state area with station vans and Academy buses to collect needed relief items.
With a Nor'easter expected to strike the area later this week, one New Jersey township has decided not to taking any chances.
Many New Jersey residents faced yet another bone chilling night Monday as temperatures fell and power had yet to be restored to parts of the Garden State.
The storm was expected to bring an inch of rain and winds gusting up to 60 mph on Wednesday. It was set to arrive as much of Newark was without power due Superstorm Sandy.
New York metro area residents had other issues on their minds when Halloween came and went last week, but in New Jersey, some families were out trick-or-treating Monday night – albeit five days later than usual.
Commuters packed Long Island Rail Road and Metro-North trains. Many were so crowded, riders couldn't even get out the door. Others had to push their way onto trains from the platform.
Residents said the blaze started just moments after power was restored. 50 people are now homeless because of the fire.
Many homes are still without power and heat, so some are resorting to their gas stove ranges for warmth.
The PATH rail system has been suspended since before Sandy struck and when the storm did, a dramatic image was captured of floodwaters rushing into the Hoboken station. Now comes good news for trans-Hudson commuters.
Sometimes it's the little things in life that make things better. That's certainly true after superstorm Sandy ravaged parts of the Tri-State area.
With PATH service being suspended today and NJ TRANSIT rail service limited, more commuters are using the ferries to cross the Hudson River.
The ASPCA and others have been rescuing animals throughout New York City and in parts of New Jersey that were left behind after their owners were forced to evacuate.
Many in New Jersey still don't have power nearly a week after Sandy struck, but that doesn't mean their next door neighbors are in the dark.
On top of gasoline shortages, power outages and lawlessness in the wake of Superstorm Sandy, falling temperatures on Sunday put people at risk even more.
The city is required by law to close the entire Rikers Island jail complex by August 2027.
Legendary music executive Clive Davis is being laid to rest Monday at a private funeral. Davis helped the careers of generations of artists.
A hotel in Manhattan's Financial District was evacuated Monday morning after bear spray was released inside, according to police.
The start of Luigi Mangione's federal trial is being pushed back to next year, a judge announced Monday.
Twelve 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.
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.
Jersey City residents are fired up and frustrated, as city leaders reconsider a proposed property tax hike that could raise bills by about 20%.
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.
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.
The Supreme Court on Monday ruled that states can count mail ballots that are cast by Election Day but arrive later, rejecting a GOP challenge to a Mississippi law.
A unanimous federal jury found that a preponderance of evidence supported Carroll's claim that Mr. Trump sexually abused her.
Jersey City residents are fired up and frustrated, as city leaders reconsider a proposed property tax hike that could raise bills by about 20%.
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.
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.
Legendary music executive Clive Davis is being laid to rest Monday at a private funeral. Davis helped the careers of generations of artists.
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.
Jarren Duran singled home the winning run to cap a three-run rally in the 10th inning, and the Red Sox finished a four-game sweep of the rival Yankees with a 5-4 victory Sunday night.
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.
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.
The Supreme Court on Monday expanded presidential power, upholding President Trump’s firings of the heads of independent federal agencies with the exception of the Federal Reserve.
The Supreme Court refused to consider overturning a jury's verdict that President Trump was liable for sexually abusing and defaming her.
As the eyes of the world turn to the World Cup, excitement is building around the world's most popular sport. Dr. Eric Small of Mount Sinai explains the benefits of kids playing soccer and breaks down some of the sport's biggest injury risks.
A hotel in Manhattan's Financial District was evacuated Monday morning after bear spray was released inside, according to police. CBS News New York's Ali Bauman reports.
A private funeral is being held at a New York City synagogue for the five-time Grammy award-winner.
