Blind 750-pound alligator named Albert seized from New York home
Self-proclaimed owner Tony Cavallaro said he treated his pet alligator Albert "than most people take care of their kids."
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Self-proclaimed owner Tony Cavallaro said he treated his pet alligator Albert "than most people take care of their kids."
The search is over for a missing alligator in New Jersey. Police in Middlesex County have been looking for the reptile for two weeks now. CBS New York's Nick Caloway has more on how the alligator was caught and what happens to it now. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/3PuhlB3
A 4-foot long alligator was captured near the side of the road Thursday in New Jersey. Officials tell CBS New York's Nick Caloway they believe this was the same alligator that was on the loose in Middlesex.
The gator is by no means an urban legend, but the locals are having fun with the attention it is receiving.
The animal has been spotted at least six times since Friday in a lake in Middlesex County. CBS New York's Elijah Westbrook has the warning from officials.
A New Jersey park is closed and a search is underway after an alligator was spotted in a lake in Middlesex County at least half a dozen times since Friday. CBS New York's Elijah Westbrook has our first look at the gator.
Officials described the reptile as up to 4 feet long and took precautions by closing the park in Middlesex. CBS New York's Naveen Dhaliwal reports.
Wildlife officials in Middlesex have been setting up humane traps to try to capture the carnivorous creature.
The alligator is believed to be 5 to 7 feet long.
Brooke, a 376-pound gator, was exhibiting a series of symptoms, including intermittent head-rolling in his lagoon.
An X-ray revealed an alligator rescued from Prospect Park ingested a bathtub stopper.
Parks employees say the gator was in poor condition and has been taken to the Bronx Zoo for rehabilitation. CBS2's Natalie Duddridge has the story.
Maintenance staff spotted the four-foot long gator Sunday morning.
Parks employees caught the gator after maintenance staff spotted it Sunday morning. CBS2's Jessica Moore reports.
Authorities are trying to find out who abandoned the alligator in Neptune Township.
The Yankees remembered Miller Gardner, the youngest son of former outfielder Brett Gardner, with a moment of silence on Thursday.
The Flash: Vertical Velocity coaster is the first "super boomerang" roller coaster in North America.
No Senate confirmation hearing had been scheduled for U.N. ambassador nominee Elise Stefanik, a congresswoman from New York.
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy will cut 3,500 jobs from the Food and Drug Administration and 2,400 from Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
A school bus crash shut down I-195 in Wall Township, New Jersey on Thursday morning in Monmouth County.
The Yankees remembered Miller Gardner, the youngest son of former outfielder Brett Gardner, with a moment of silence on Thursday.
Three USPS workers in NYC are accused of dragging an unconscious colleague into a mail truck, where one allegedly tried to rape her.
Juan Soto is making his highly-anticipated Mets debut today as the MLB opens the 2025 regular season.
The Yankees will look to put a frustrating spring training behind them when they open the 2025 regular season today against the Brewers.
The American Association of University Professors and American Federation of Teachers have filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration, accusing it of holding funding hostage at Columbia University.
Prosecutors want to modify the bail for Kimberly Sullivan, the Connecticut woman accused of imprisoning her stepson for 20 years.
It's a rainy start to the work week for the NYC area. We're tracking light rain for the morning commute that picks up into the lunch hour.
Following a brief warmup on Saturday will be a cooldown for Sunday.
Today is the first day of spring, and NYC and N.J. are expecting some rainy weather as the equinox arrives.
Stormy weather arrived overnight around the NYC area, bringing heavy rain and high winds.
The Flash: Vertical Velocity coaster is the first "super boomerang" roller coaster in North America.
A school bus crash shut down I-195 in Wall Township, New Jersey on Thursday morning in Monmouth County.
March Madness and the NCAA Tournament are coming to the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey today.
Parents were expected to gather in Middletown, N.J. on Wednesday night to hear more about ways to balance the budget to avoid school closures.
The Jersey Shore Wave is the newest Women's National Football Conference expansion team at Hinchliffe Stadium in Paterson, New Jersey.
The New York State DMV is calling out the city's finance department for not using up-to-date information when writing parking tickets.
At Open Box Liquidation in Hauppauge, Long Island, hundreds of pallets are wrapped and waiting for their mystery to be unraveled.
One person was killed Thursday in a crash involving a fire truck in Suffolk County.
Gabby Petito's grandmother announced a new fundraiser in her granddaughter's name Wednesday to mark what would have been Petito's 26th birthday.
Hempstead was once one of the most active business districts on Long Island. It now appears to be on the way to recovery.
No Senate confirmation hearing had been scheduled for U.N. ambassador nominee Elise Stefanik, a congresswoman from New York.
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy will cut 3,500 jobs from the Food and Drug Administration and 2,400 from Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
The American Association of University Professors and American Federation of Teachers have filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration, accusing it of holding funding hostage at Columbia University.
Parents were expected to gather in Middletown, N.J. on Wednesday night to hear more about ways to balance the budget to avoid school closures.
President Trump on Wednesday said he is imposing a 25% tariff on automobiles not manufactured in the U.S.
Sleep apnea screenings will be free for New Yorkers under a new law passed at City Hall on Wednesday.
One of Mayor Eric Adams' signature mental health care programs is in question after a City Council report suggested it's ineffective.
Nestlé USA cites consumer complaints, including "one potential choking incident" for recalling products sold nationwide.
A New Jersey family says they would be heavily impacted by any proposed cuts to Medicaid.
As Americans live longer, there's a dire need to create an age-friendly health care system. But right now, there aren't enough doctors specializing in geriatrics to care for older adults.
The Flash: Vertical Velocity coaster is the first "super boomerang" roller coaster in North America.
Hamdan Ballal said Israeli settlers in the occupied West Bank beat him in front of his home while filming the assault.
Israeli settlers have beaten up one of the Palestinian co-directors of the Oscar-winning documentary film "No Other Land."
As Conan O'Brien was honored with the Mark Twain Prize at the Kennedy Center, many comics targeted President Trump from the stage.
Sunday was opening night on Broadway for "Othello," featuring two of Hollywood's biggest stars, Denzel Washington and Jake Gyllenhaal.
The Yankees remembered Miller Gardner, the youngest son of former outfielder Brett Gardner, with a moment of silence on Thursday.
March Madness and the NCAA Tournament are coming to the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey today.
Juan Soto is making his highly-anticipated Mets debut today as the MLB opens the 2025 regular season.
The Yankees will look to put a frustrating spring training behind them when they open the 2025 regular season today against the Brewers.
Tyler Bertuzzi, Ilya Mikheyev and Frank Nazar scored for the 'Hawks, who have lost eight of the last 10 games.
CBS News New York's Elle McLogan headed to Citi Field to find out what's new on the menu for Mets fans in 2025.
Voters will cast their ballots in Brooklyn in a special election to fill a vacant New York City Council seat
Amid ongoing litigation surrounding noise at Forest Hills Stadium, a new announcement from the NYPD has called the 2025 summer concert season into question.
There are mixed reviews after a controversial busway project aimed at improving bus times and congestion on Fordham Road in a busy section of the Bronx was canceled.
Brooklyn's historic Hendrick I. Lott House is getting a long-overdue restoration. It's set to be transformed into Marine Park's first museum.
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.
Tens of thousands of people flooded Manhattan streets on June 2, 2024 for the 60th annual Israel Day on Fifth Parade.
The Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore collapsed early Tuesday, March 26 after a column was struck by a container ship that reportedly lost power, sending vehicles and people into the Patapsco River.
The 50th Annual Village Halloween Parade drew massive crowds, celebrating the theme "Upside/Down:Inside/OUT."
CBS News New York is partnering with the Humane Society of New York to help these furry friends find a forever home.
CBS News New York's John Elliott has the latest weather forecast.
It's the day that fans have been waiting for and, this year, they hope the pinstripes go deep in postseason action. CBS News New York's Steve Overmyer has all the action from the Bronx.
A school bus crash on I-195 sent five people to a hospital and shut down the roadway Thursday morning in Monmouth County. CBS News New York's Christine Sloan reports from the scene.
A judge has declined an injunction to allow compounding pharmacies to continue making the drugs. Dr. Angela Fitch, an obesity expert, breaks down what this means for patients.
