Gov. Christie's Opioid Abuse Measures Advance
Christie signed legislation Monday requiring medical professionals to discuss the possibility of addiction when prescribing opioid drugs to those under 18.
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Christie signed legislation Monday requiring medical professionals to discuss the possibility of addiction when prescribing opioid drugs to those under 18.
He said his mind was made up by a bill written by Senate president Steve Sweeney that would have punished Icahn for closing the Taj by stripping him of a casino license for the property for five years. That bill was vetoed Monday.
A man who allegedly fled a traffic stop on foot and fired at police before barricading himself inside his home for several hours has surrendered without incident, police said Sunday.
New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie on Sunday criticized the rollout of President Donald Trump's executive order barring travel from seven Muslim-majority countries.
Senate Republicans on Sunday were balking at President Trump's latest defense of Russian leader Vladimir Putin.
A man was charged Sunday with assaulting a pastor in Newark, in the second attack on the member of the clergy there in one week.
The search for Sarah Stern remained focused Sunday on the Shark River inlet near the ocean. But crews haven't fanned out beyond that area.
The Essex County jury convicted 32-year-old Johnny Jones III of murder, conspiracy and two weapons counts in the death of 33-year-old Denise Ramsey.
Authorities say they responded to Tracks Smoke Shop on Midland Avenue around 7:00 pm for reports of an armed robbery in progress.
Crews faced hazards like power lines, propane tanks, and the threat of collapse.
The safety of a backyard or a vegetable garden is now in question for thousands of homeowners in Carteret who've been told their properties are contaminated.
A New Jersey family is calling their nanny an angel sent by God after she donated part of her liver to save their little girl's life.
It was Jefferson Township versus nearby Dover High -- a battle that should have been confined to the hardwood during a basketball game at Jefferson last Friday.
About 125 people were stuck for about two hours aboard train #3232 to New York's Penn Station outside of Matawan due to the downed wires.
A judge has ruled that a New Jersey girl expelled from her Roman Catholic school after her family sued because it wouldn't let her play boys' basketball must be allowed to return to school.
A White Plains, New York, man is accused of using a weapon of mass destruction after an explosive incident early Monday.
The driver accused of striking and killing a Nassau County school crossing guard in February has been arraigned.
One of New York City's most notorious and prolific ghost gun traffickers is in custody, prosecutors claimed Tuesday.
Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman, the Republican gubernatorial candidate, is gaining on incumbent Kathy Hochul in the race for New York governor, according to a new poll.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani's office is set to roll out a new ad campaign this week targeting domestic and gender-based violence.
UConn's jaw-dropping buzzer beater catapulted them to the Final Four.
Bridgeport firefighter Terrence Cramer was killed after his girlfriend's ex shot him in a fit of rage at a Connecticut home, according to an arrest warrant.
Jabari Bush is accused of fatally shooting active-duty Bridgeport Firefighter Terrence Cramer in Shelton, police said.
Warmer weather will return to New York City and the surrounding area soon.
It may not feel like spring right away, but Friday's weather does deliver a clear shift in the air in New York City.
New Jersey prosecutors are asking the pubic for help finding a man they say is responsible for a fatal shooting in Union City.
Jersey City P.S. 17 students are celebrating a brand new mini soccer pitch built for them ahead of the FIFA World Cup this summer.
Nerdeen Kiswani, the pro-Palestinian activist targeted in what she calls an assassination plot in NYC, spoke out Monday.
Former New Jersey Assemblyman Alberto Courtinho, 56, served for more than five years, representing parts of Newark.
Warmer weather will return to New York City and the surrounding area soon.
The driver accused of striking and killing a Nassau County school crossing guard in February has been arraigned.
New York's Republican nominee for governor Bruce Blakeman took his campaign to the steps of City Hall on Monday, where he portrayed Kathy Hochul and Mayor Zohran Mamdani as the taxing twins.
Members and associates of the Riverhead-based 48 Gang are charged with crimes linked to murders, armed robberies and shootings dating back to 2021, prosecutors said.
The St. John's Red Storm played the No. 1 overall seed Duke in the NCAA Tournament's Sweet 16 on Friday night.
Accused Gilgo Beach serial killer Rex Heuermann is likely to change his plea to guilty when he next appears in court, a source with knowledge of the case tells CBS News New York's Carolyn Gusoff.
Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman, the Republican gubernatorial candidate, is gaining on incumbent Kathy Hochul in the race for New York governor, according to a new poll.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani's office is set to roll out a new ad campaign this week targeting domestic and gender-based violence.
A federal corruption investigation has been launched against a member of the New York City Council and her sister, who is an aide to Gov. Kathy Hochul.
New York's Republican nominee for governor Bruce Blakeman took his campaign to the steps of City Hall on Monday, where he portrayed Kathy Hochul and Mayor Zohran Mamdani as the taxing twins.
Former New Jersey Assemblyman Alberto Courtinho, 56, served for more than five years, representing parts of Newark.
What started as a sinus infection left a Long Island teenager fighting for his life, requiring emergency brain surgery.
Older adults in New Jersey recorded the highest number of suspected overdose deaths in 2025, according to the New Jersey Department of Health.
The first case of mpox clade I has been detected in New York City, health officials said Friday. Of the two types of mpox, clade I is known to cause more severe disease and death.
Heights University Hospital, formerly known as Christ Hospital, shuttered its emergency room Saturday night.
New Jersey Sen. Andy Kim is opening up about his father's Alzheimer's diagnosis in hopes of helping others struggling like him to care for their loved ones.
The price hike raises the cost of the standard plan with ads by $1 per month and the cost of the standard and premium plans by $2.
Savannah Guthrie stepped back from her NBC duties almost two months ago when her mother, Nancy Guthrie, disappeared. The investigation is ongoing.
Rapper Megan Thee Stallion made her Broadway debut Tuesday night, adding some of her own big hits to "Moulin Rouge! The Musical."
CBS News announced Friday that CBS News Radio will be shutting down this spring after nearly 100 years of broadcasting, citing "challenging economic realities."
Bodycam video footage of Justin Timberlake's June 2024 DWI arrest on Long Island was released to the media Friday.
Tiger Woods was arrested last week in Florida and charged with driving under the influence after a vehicle crash.
Cal Raleigh hit a walk-off RBI single down the right field line as the Seattle Mariners beat the New York Yankees on Monday night.
Bo Bichette had a hit and drove in two runs, lifting the Mets to a 4-2 victory over the Cardinals on Monday night.
Anthony Mantha had two goals and an assist, and the Penguins rallied to defeat the Islanders 8-3 on Monday night in a crucial game in the Eastern Conference playoff race.
Jersey City P.S. 17 students are celebrating a brand new mini soccer pitch built for them ahead of the FIFA World Cup this summer.
New York has filed a lawsuit against solar company Attyx, saying it didn't just sell panels, it sold promises it couldn't keep.
Long before Manhattan's iconic street grid took shape, an English widow planned a Brooklyn community that helped shape the city today.
The Center for Brooklyn History showcase examines the Battle of Brooklyn through rare maps, paintings, and historical artifacts from the American Revolutionary War.
From World War II to modern mixology, women in Brooklyn fought for their place behind the bar. This Women's History Month, their legacy continues to influence the city's nightlife.
A new performing arts venue with a focus on immigrant stories is opening in Upper Manhattan this fall. CBS News New York's Noëlle Lilley got an exclusive tour of the construction that will give The People's Theatre its first home in more than 15 years.
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.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Dogs got decked out for the annual Tompkins Square Halloween Dog Parade in New York City's East Village on Saturday.
Cosplayers flooded New York City's Javits Center in October 2024 for the annual New York Comic Con convention.
New audio reveals a Delta plane was mistakenly talking to John F. Kennedy International Airport's air traffic control tower while attempting to land at LaGuardia Airport.
The mayor of the Monmouth County town was to meet Tuesday with the parade committee and says future parades are being tabled until authorities determine who was responsible. CBS News New York's Christine Sloan reports.
The ongoing war with Iran has pushed the average price for gas to $4/gallon nationwide. CBS News New York's Ali Bauman spoke to drivers in Jersey City, New Jersey.
It came as Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth made a surprise trip to the region. CBS News New York's Dick Brennan reports.
Four people connected to a nonprofit have been charged. A City Council member and an aide to Gov. Hochul have not been charged but are being investigated by federal prosecutors. CBS News New York's Tim McNicholas reports.
