'I'm Not Travelling On Thanksgiving Weekend Anymore:' Many Get Head Start To The Holiday
A number of area travelers aren't taking any chances this year. They're leaving town Friday, rather than waiting until next Wednesday.
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A number of area travelers aren't taking any chances this year. They're leaving town Friday, rather than waiting until next Wednesday.
James Rackover, 25, of Manhattan, and Lawrence Dilione, 28, of Jersey City, have been charged with concealment of a human corpse, hindering prosecution and tampering with physical evidence.
A project to build a new Port Authority Bus Terminal in Manhattan that has caused political strife on both sides of the Hudson River is showing no signs of reaching a resolution.
A recent billboard campaign to stop Morristown Medical Center from using live animals for medical training has led to good news for man's best friend.
Federal officials are pushing New Jersey Transit, and other railroads to do more to fight employee fatigue.
Your Social Security number, your ATM PIN number, and even your address are all usually kept confidential -- but what about your cellphone number?
Hundreds of Rutgers University students rallied on campus on Wednesday to protest the immigration policies of Republican President-elect Donald Trump.
The engineer of an NJ TRANSIT train that slammed into the Hoboken Terminal in September suffered from undiagnosed sleep apnea, the engineer's attorney said Wednesday.
The NYPD received a request from the Rutgers police to check on adjunct professor Kevin Allred at his Booklyn home.
A Union County, New Jersey grand jury on Wednesday returned a 30-count indictment against Chelsea bomb suspect Ahmad Khan Rahimi, accusing him of trying to kill police officers in a shootout.
Star Academy, which provided training classes for medical tech, business administration, and culinary jobs suddenly closed its doors with not even a day's notice for students.
A University of Maryland student from Toms River who had been reported missing last week has been found safe in Houston, Texas, campus police said.
Police said the bus was traveling west on Phalanx Road in Colts Neck shortly before 2:30 p.m., when it collided with a 2004 Dodge Durango.
The flag holder was empty at 68 East Broad Street in Bogota after a vandal struck in the middle of the night, cutting the family's American flag to shreds.
After a year's worth of work on the new floats, Macy's opened the doors of its parade studio in Moonachie to some tough critics... local schoolchildren.
Tributes continue to pour into Brooklyn, where 7-month-old Kaori Patterson-Moore lost her life in a senseless shooting Wednesday.
New York City's annual Easter Parade and Easter Bonnet Festival returns to Midtown Manhattan on Sunday.
Easter weekend kicked off with May-like weather in the New York area, before rain returns for the holiday.
New York City's attempt to reduce class sizes will likely be pushed back for two years, a state senator told CBS News New York.
Stony Brook University professor Timothy Glotch is one of 10 scientists selected to shape research plans for NASA's next Artemis missions.
Easter weekend kicked off with May-like weather in the New York area, before rain returns for the holiday.
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.
The move would reduce the minimum uninsured motorist coverage for ride-share services from $1.5 million to as low as $35,000.
Fire officials are investigating the cause of a multi-alarm fire at a former chemical manufacturer in Paterson, New Jersey.
Easter weekend kicked off with May-like weather in the New York area, before rain returns for the holiday.
With just over one square mile of land, the City of Hoboken says the 2026 FIFA World Cup could be a once-in-a-generation opportunity for homeowners.
New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill and her family are moving into Drumthwacket, the governor's official residence in Princeton.
Stony Brook University professor Timothy Glotch is one of 10 scientists selected to shape research plans for NASA's next Artemis missions.
A Long Island man accused of shooting his sister in the head with a crossbow pleaded not guilty to attempted murder Thursday.
A Long Island high schooler and his mom are being credited with saving a sleeping neighbor from a house fire.
New York Republican gubernatorial nominee Bruce Blakeman said Tuesday he will sue the state after the Campaign Finance Board denied him matching funds.
The driver accused of striking and killing a Nassau County school crossing guard in February has been arraigned.
The changes were likely to affect Associate Attorney General Stanley Woodward, the No. 3 official at the Justice Department and Harmeet Dhillon, the Assistant Attorney General for the Civil Rights Division.
President Trump ordered the Department of Homeland Security to find a way to pay "each and every employee" of the agency.
New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill and her family are moving into Drumthwacket, the governor's official residence in Princeton.
The search for the second crew member, a weapons system officer, is continuing, two U.S. officials said.
One of the sources said Hegseth wants someone in the role who will implement President Trump and Hegseth's vision for the Army.
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.
A federal judge in New York has tossed out actor Blake Lively's sexual harassment claims against actor Justin Baldoni over their roles in the movie "It Ends With Us," but left intact a claim for retaliation.
Atlanta rapper Gucci Mane was lured to a Dallas studio for a meeting, then allegedly kidnapped and robbed by a group including rappers Pooh Shiesty and Big30.
Megan Thee Stallion was released from a New York City hospital after she got sick during a performance of "Moulin Rouge! The Musical."
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.
The Illini held a tight defense against UConn and managed to shrink the Huskies' lead to 6 points with seven minutes left on the clock.
The Red Wings lost an important game in their pursuit of a playoff spot, 4-1 at the Rangers on Saturday.
New York Mets right fielder Juan Soto has been diagnosed with a right calf strain after undergoing an MRI on Saturday.
Francisco Alvarez homered twice and rookie Nolan McLean retired his first 15 batters as the New York Mets snapped a three-game skid Friday night with a 10-3 rout of the San Francisco Giants.
The New York Knicks routed the Chicago Bulls 136-96 on Friday night in a game they led by 47 points.
Preparations for Passover in Brooklyn blend centuries-old rituals with modern traditions unique to each family.
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.
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.
Dogs got decked out for the annual Tompkins Square Halloween Dog Parade in New York City's East Village on Saturday.
An investigation is underway in Seaside Heights, New Jersey, after multiple homes caught fire early Saturday morning.
Veteran actress Dee Freeman, best known for the CBS hit soap opera "The Young and the Restless," has died at age 66.
CBS News New York's Craig Allen has your First Alert Forecast for April 4 at 6 p.m.
Tributes continue to pour into East Williamsburg, Brooklyn, where 7-month-old Kaori Patterson-Moore lost her life in a senseless shooting Wednesday. The community gathered Saturday to rally around the child's family. CBS News New York's Andrew Ramos reports.
The Artemis II crew is more than halfway to their final destination of the moon.