Mother Of Missing 5-Year-Old Dulce Maria Alavez Speaks Out As Search Enters 3rd Week
It's been two weeks today since the little girl was last seen playing in a park in Bridgeton, New Jersey.
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It's been two weeks today since the little girl was last seen playing in a park in Bridgeton, New Jersey.
Prosecutors said the boy made threats on September 13, which led to heightened security at J.P. Stevens High School in Edison.
Video shows a building engulfed in flames on Easton Avenue in New Brunswick.
The shooting happened after the suspect showed up at the Mr. Tire on Route 1 in Edison and got into a dispute with his former boss.
Victims who contacted the prosecutor's office allege the assaults occurred in Beachwood between 2001 and 2007.
A $35,000 reward is being offered for information that helps finds the five-year-old.
While the two passengers had the driver's phone, they allegedly transferred money from the driver's Uber account into an unknown account.
Westfield police and the New Jersey Department of Health are investigating some of these cases as well.
Despite requests that the men be held in jail until officers from ICE could pick them up, local law enforcement in both states released the suspects back into the public.
New video released in court Friday from a Linden police officer's body camera captures the moment the officer was shot after he realized he was face to face with a terror suspect.
The man behind the project says he's followed city protocol to get the OK, but for nearly a year, the project's either been ignored or pushed aside.
The state has filed another motion asking to impose fines of more than $100,000 a day to get him to comply.
New Jersey's attorney general is ordering two counties to end their cooperation agreements with federal immigration authorities.
The plaques were taken sometime Wednesday or Thursday from the Monmouth County 9/11 Memorial at Mt. Mitchell in Atlantic Highlands.
Parishioners discovered a crucifix destroyed on the lawn of St. Vincent de Paul Church in Bayonne Wednesday night.
A former cargo ship captain pleaded guilty on Wednesday to drugging and raping a U.S. Merchant Marine Academy cadet.
The families of eight murdered women faced down Rex Heuermann and now want justice beyond the courtroom.
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.
The future of the New York City horse carriage industry was debated Wednesday at a City Council public hearing.
Most of the Tri-State Area, including New York City, is under an air quality alert Wednesday and Thursday due to smoke from Canadian wildfires.
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 heat advisory is in effect until Wednesday night for the Tri-State Area, with feels-like temperatures reaching into the 100s.
A heat advisory goes into effect from Tuesday to Wednesday for NYC and the surrounding area, as feels-like temperatures could reach the 100s.
People in the New York City area should brace for more extreme weather this week.
A New Jersey daycare owner is accused of administering melatonin to two children in her care without the consent of their parents.
Most of the Tri-State Area, including New York City, is under an air quality alert Wednesday and Thursday due to smoke from Canadian wildfires.
A heat advisory is in effect until Wednesday night for most of the Tri-State Area, with feels-like temperatures reaching into the 100s.
A Freehold Township High School teacher faces charges for allegedly having a sexual relationship with a student, prosecutors said Tuesday.
The Tri-State Area is dealing with extreme heat as cooling centers, pools, parks and other resources try to keep residents cool.
A former cargo ship captain pleaded guilty on Wednesday to drugging and raping a U.S. Merchant Marine Academy cadet.
The families of eight murdered women faced down Rex Heuermann and now want justice beyond the courtroom.
Authorities on Long Island are warning about a scheme in which victims are being urged to convert their savings into gold bars, then hand them over for "safekeeping."
Authorities on Long Island are warning about a scheme in which victims are being urged their savings into gold bars, and to then hand over those gold bars over for "safekeeping." CBS News New York's Carolyn Gusoff reports.
Some storms returned to the New York City and New Jersey area on Friday.
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.
The future of the New York City horse carriage industry was debated Wednesday at a City Council public hearing.
Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche testified Wednesday before the Senate Judiciary Committee for his confirmation hearing to lead the Justice Department in a permanent capacity.
The battle over carriage horses in New York City has gone on for decades, but on Wednesday the sides will square off in front of the City Council over a bill that is designed to effectively kill the industry.
Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil is suing the federal government and several private groups, alleging they were part of a conspiracy to suppress criticism of Israel.
The number of cyclosporiasis cases in the state of New York keeps growing.
As the number of cases of Legionnaires' disease on the Upper East Side continues to rise, City Council Speaker Julie Menin is blasting the Mamdani administration over its handling of the outbreak.
All of the Upper East Side buildings with cooling towers that tested positive for Legionella bacteria have completed necessary cleaning, New York City health officials said Sunday.
Thirty-one people who were hospitalized with Legionnaires' disease on the Upper East Side have been discharged, New York City health officials said Saturday.
New Jersey is one of more than a dozen states that are working to collect, remove and destroy all of their aqueous film-forming foam.
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.
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce were married in a place that generates plenty of garbage, and one man figured out there is a market for it if you package it just right.
Defending World Cup champion Argentina rallied to edge England 2-1 to advance to Sunday's final at MetLife Stadium, where they will face Spain.
The World Cup semifinal between England and Argentina was a grudge match, reopening decades-old wounds for both countries.
Dylan Cease struck out the side in the first inning, combining with 10 relievers on a three-hitter in a show of pitching dominance that led the American League to a 4-0 win over the National League in the All-Star Game.
In a match Tuesday featuring two of soccer's biggest heavyweights, Spain put in a masterful performance, frustrating France to the tune of a 2-0 win to advance to Sunday's World Cup final.
Jordan Walker played spoiler in Philadelphia and homered on his last six swings to defeat Phillies slugger Kyle Schwarber at Citizens Bank Park.
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
Religious institutions across the country are exploring how their properties can help address the affordable housing crisis, with a Brooklyn development offering a model for blending community needs with faith-based missions.
The Classical Theatre of Harlem's artistic director says Shakespeare's famous tragedy is more relevant today, though audiences can always expect a twist.
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 tree came crashing down in the Soundview section of the Bronx on Wednesday as storms swept through the area.
The students at the Staten Island school will be joining forces with superstars like Madonna, Justin Bieber and BTS. CBS News New York's Cindy Hsu spoke with the young singers set to take a big stage.
The families of serial killer Rex Heuermann's victims are outraged that the admitted killers' ex-wife profited from telling her story. CBS News New York's Carolyn Gusoff spoke exclusively with the women leading the charge.
The Big Apple is getting song-filled slice of Nashville in the off-Broadway musical "Music City." CBS News New York's Dave Carlin reports.
As CBS News New York's Dave Carlin reports, the teams are required to show up every day for seven straight days to try to convince the homeless to accept housing.
