Paterson, N.J. swears in first African-American deputy fire chief
Hall has been with the department for 23 years. His first day at the Fire Academy was on Sept. 11, 2001.
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Hall has been with the department for 23 years. His first day at the Fire Academy was on Sept. 11, 2001.
Paterson officials said they had to close 28 roads in the city after the Passaic River crested too high and spilled over.
Mayor Andre Sayegh is telling residents to stay off the streets. Schools will remained closed until after the new year. CBS New York's Christine Sloan reports.
Early Wednesday morning, trucks could be seen rescuing people from homes along the Passaic River in Paterson.
NYPD veteran Isa Abbassi was appointed to lead the department several months ago and reports a drop in crime.
It looks like new, but Hinchliffe is steeped in Negro League baseball history.
The game marks the first game played at the stadium in more than 20 years.
The suspect, identified as 32-year-old Serif Zorba, was apprehended, officials said.
Police say a 32-year-old man was arrested. The imam is expected to make a full recovery. CBS2's Lisa Rozner reports.
The 65-year-old imam is expected to make a full recovery. CBS2's Lisa Rozner has the latest on the investigation.
With the city's police department now under state control, some have called for Mayor Andre Sayegh to step down.
Paterson's mayor says he will not step down after calls for his resignation. It comes as New Jersey's attorney general's office takes over control of the local police department. CBS2's Natalie Duddridge spoke to Mayor Andre Sayegh.
We also heard from the New Jersey attorney general this morning after his office announced it will be taking over the city's "troubled" police department. CBS2's Zinnia Maldonado reports.
A motion of no confidence was shot down Tuesday. It needed 100% approval from the council to go up for discussion.
New Jersey Attorney General Matthew Platkin joins us to discuss the state's takeover of the Paterson Police Department and what comes next for the community.
The New Jersey attorney general's office is taking over the city's police department following a high-profile death and years of misconduct allegations. CBS2's Zinnia Maldonado has the latest.
The N.J. attorney general made the announcement Monday, following a recent high-profile police shooting death.
Released body-camera footage shows police shooting Seabrooks, as he was having a mental health crisis.
The stunning announcement came in the wake of a recent high-profile shooting in the city. CBS2's Ali Bauman reports.
Mayor Andre Sayegh said one person is in custody, but more are still wanted. CBS2's Natalie Duddridge reports.
Sen. Cory Booker attended a prayer service at a Turkish mosque in Paterson, along with Mayor Andre Sayegh.
The latest U.S. census shows New York and New Jersey have the nation's largest Turkish population, and there's great worry in those communities tonight.
Volunteers and firefighters are going door to door in Paterson, doing smoke detector installations. It's part of the "Sound the Alarm" event.
Doctors say more and more kids and adults are coming down with COVID, the flu and RSV.
Saturday marks the 50th anniversary of Clemente's death.
Negotiations to avoid a residential building worker strike in New York City are at a standstill, the president of the union representing thousands of doorpersons, porters, supers and handypersons said.
N.J. Transit and the NYNJ Host Committee announced their plan for transportation and parking ahead of the FIFA World Cup games at MetLife Stadium.
New York families rely on state records to make sure car purchases are legit, but what happens when those records are wrong?
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani and his wife Rama Duwaji will not attend this year's Met Gala, sources said.
The wife of New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani has apologized for what she says were "harmful" social media posts she made as a teenager.
Negotiations to avoid a residential building worker strike in New York City are at a standstill, the president of the union representing thousands of doorpersons, porters, supers and handypersons said.
New York families rely on state records to make sure car purchases are legit, but what happens when those records are wrong?
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani and his wife Rama Duwaji will not attend this year's Met Gala, sources said.
The wife of New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani has apologized for what she says were "harmful" social media posts she made as a teenager.
A Marine Corps veteran is walking more than 100 miles from eastern Long Island to Staten Island to support a little girl battling cancer.
New York City's balmy weather proved to be record-breaking for the date of April 15.
Parts of the New York area could see record high temperatures during a summerlike stretch of weather this week.
A major warmup, featuring summer-like temperatures in the 80s, will take over the Eastern Seaboard beginning Monday.
New York City and the Tri-State Area are finally turning the corner to warmer weather this week.
When UConn plays Michigan for the NCAA Men's Basketball championship tonight in Indianapolis, there are a few places in New York City where fans can root on their schools.
N.J. Transit and the NYNJ Host Committee announced their plan for transportation and parking ahead of the FIFA World Cup games at MetLife Stadium.
Gov. Mikie Sherrill is sounding off about the cost of getting to and from the FIFA World Cup games at MetLife Stadium this summer.
CBS News projects that Democrat Analilia Mejia will win the special election in New Jersey's 11th Congressional District, a seat formerly held by Gov. Mikie Sherrill.
Parking at MetLife Stadium will not be allowed during the FIFA World Cup games there this summer.
CBS News New York is investigating the cashless tolling system in New York and New Jersey. Unpaid tolls can spiral into crushing debt — but that's just one of many issues drivers face.
New York families rely on state records to make sure car purchases are legit, but what happens when those records are wrong?
A Marine Corps veteran is walking more than 100 miles from eastern Long Island to Staten Island to support a little girl battling cancer.
A Nassau County man faces multiple charges are he allegedly tried to lure an 11-year-old earlier this week.
Eisenhower Park in East Meadow, Long Island has reopened after a deadly gang-related shooting Wednesday night.
A teenager was killed and two others were hurt in a gang-related shooting in Eisenhower Park on Long Island, police say.
The wife of New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani has apologized for what she says were "harmful" social media posts she made as a teenager.
The federal government is withholding $73 million in highway funds from New York, Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said Thursday.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani said he and President Trump are "honest, direct about the fact that we have many disagreements," but they agree on their love for New York City.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani spoke with "CBS Mornings" on Thursday and reflected on his first 100 days in office.
CBS News projects that Democrat Analilia Mejia will win the special election in New Jersey's 11th Congressional District, a seat formerly held by Gov. Mikie Sherrill.
Advocates fear New York state could be taking a step back when it comes to biomarker testing access for those with Medicaid.
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 York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani and his wife Rama Duwaji will not attend this year's Met Gala, sources said.
The Rock And Roll Hall of Fame unveiled its list of inductees for 2026, and it includes the Wu-Tang Clan, the legendary, local hip-hop collective.
Jury selection for Harvey Weinstein's rape retrial in a Manhattan courtroom began Tuesday. He is being accused of raping actress Jessica Mann in 2013.
Afrika Bambaataa, a rapper and producer, was best known for breakthrough tracks like 1982's "Planet Rock" and for founding the Universal Zulu Nation art collective.
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.
N.J. Transit and the NYNJ Host Committee announced their plan for transportation and parking ahead of the FIFA World Cup games at MetLife Stadium.
Mike Trout homered for the fifth time during a four-game series on Thursday, crushing a long drive in the seventh inning for the Angels in an 11-4 victory over the Yankees.
Gov. Mikie Sherrill is sounding off about the cost of getting to and from the FIFA World Cup games at MetLife Stadium this summer.
The New York Islanders are facing criticism for promoting a fundraiser for a former New York City police sergeant who was convicted of manslaughter.
Shohei Ohtani pitched six strong innings, striking out 10, as the Los Angeles Dodgers routed the New York Mets 8-2.
Students at M.S. 407 transform a barren space into a habitat for bees and butterflies, part of a broader city push to expand pollinator-friendly green spaces.
Brooklyn officials announced a first-of-its-kind initiative to build sensory rooms in every District 75 elementary school.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani's administration unveiled a dramatic traffic redesign at Brooklyn's Grand Army Plaza.
New York City business owners are pushing on the State Legislature to pass Gov. Kathy Hochul's reforms that would roll back some of the climate legislation passed by New York state in 2019.
Ismael Ox lost his right hand as a child in a grenade attack, survived homelessness in the U.S., and became a citizen, all while training to represent Team USA in para Taekwondo.
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.
Oscar nominee Don Cheadle and Emmy winner Ayo Edebiri start in the revival.
The mayor said it's part of an effort to keep trash bags off New York City sidewalks.
John Elliott has the Tri-State Area's updated Friday afternoon First Alert Forecast on CBS News New York.
The fire broke out at a building one block from City Hall.
Negotiations to avoid a residential building worker strike in New York City are at a standstill, the president of the union representing thousands of doorpersons, porters, supers and handypersons said. CBS News New York's Doug Williams reports.
