N.J. electricity rates spiked more than most other states in 2025, report says

Last year, electricity rates in New Jersey spiked more than almost any other state, according to a new congressional report.

• Mar 19

Montclair School District Board of Education votes to close middle school

Montclair School District Board of Education members broke down in tears as they voted to close Renaissance Middle School.

• Mar 18

Fire rips through row of apartment homes in Branchburg, N.J.

Video shows firefighters dousing the smoldering roof of the structure on Old York Road in Branchburg, New Jersey.

• Mar 18

Grubhub drone food delivery to begin in New Jersey with pilot program

Grubhub is launching New Jersey's first commercial food delivery by drone. CBS News New York has learned more about the high-tech service and how it's expected to work.

• Mar 17

N.J. coach, educator accused of assault may have other victims, officials say

Officials say James Hadley, a New Jersey coach and educator, may have assaulted other victims.

• Mar 19

Strong storms cause damage, power outages in New York area

Tens of thousands of customers lost power across the New York-New Jersey area as severe weather​ whipped through the region.

• Mar 17

Michael B. Jordan's Oscar win touches off celebration at Newark's Arts High

Michael B. Jordan's best actor win at Sunday night's Academy Awards​ resonated at his alma mater, Arts High School in Newark.

• Mar 17

Jeanne Hengemuhle to become acting director of New Jersey State Police

Jeanne Hengemuhle has made history as the first woman in charge of the New Jersey State Police​.

• Mar 16

ICE detainee released after 1 year: "I'm not free inside until everyone is free"

A Palestinian woman who had been living and working in Paterson, New Jersey, has been released after a year in ICE custody.

• Mar 17

Chronic pain could lead seniors to misuse opioids, experts warn

Older adults in New Jersey recorded the highest number of suspected overdose deaths in 2025, according to the New Jersey Department of Health​.

• Mar 16

Portal North Bridge opens for NJ Transit riders, restoring regular routes

New Jersey's new Portal North Bridge opened for NJ Transit on Monday, marking a milestone for commuters after weeks of disruptions.

• Mar 16

Severe thunderstorm risk and wind advisory remain in NYC

The New York City area will be under a wind advisory Monday with periods of heavy rain and severe thunderstorms expected across the region.

• Mar 16

4 hurt in Newark when gas explosion tears facade off home

Four people, including two teens and two construction workers, were hurt in a house explosion in Newark, New Jersey, on Saturday.

• Mar 14

Heights University Hospital in Jersey City shutters emergency room

Heights University Hospital, formerly known as Christ Hospital, shuttered its emergency room Saturday night.

• Mar 14

Mild weather weekend in Tri-State Area before stormy Monday

The New York area is in for a mild weekend before the weather takes a turn to start the work week.

• Mar 15

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