NJ Lawmakers Listen To Pleas To Extend Hudson-Bergen Light Rail Into Bergen County
Some northern New Jersey mayors met with lawmakers on Wednesday to push for extending NJ Transit's light rail north of its last Hudson County stop.
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Some northern New Jersey mayors met with lawmakers on Wednesday to push for extending NJ Transit's light rail north of its last Hudson County stop.
Some New Jersey Republican leaders are renewing their call to lower taxes after Mercedes-Benz's announcement this week that it's moving its headquarters to Atlanta.
A Christmas tradition is coming to an end in New Jersey as another family owned garden center is set to close.
New Bergen County Executive James Tedesco will be sworn in on Sunday.
After years of political bickering, the new Bergen County executive signed a historic agreement Thursday – merging the county police with the sheriff's department.
A gas station attendant was killed by an alleged drunken driver this week, as he ran across a busy New Jersey highway to collect money from a customer.
Prosecutors are offering a plea deal to a Lodi teacher accused of driving drunk when he rear-ender a police car, leaving the officer with a traumatic brain injury.
Petitgout's attorney said his client denies the charges and is anxious to see his daughters. He said Petitgout has a court appearance tentatively scheduled for Nov. 19.
Two men face numerous charges after authorities broke up an alleged heroin mill that they say was being run out of a northern New Jersey home.
Animal welfare advocates were outraged Tuesday night, after a dog was found tied up and abandoned in Bergen County, New Jersey.
Police in Bergen County, New Jersey, arrested two men on Friday after allegedly catching them with more than 3,000 decks of heroin that they allegedly planned to sell.
One person is dead and three others are in custody after an attempted burglary Wednesday morning in Paramus led to a police-involved shooting.
Police said that they have received reports from across Bergen County, with the latest incidents taking place in Westwood, Saddle Brook, and Wyckoff.
The plan for Bergen County, New Jersey to obtain two military-style vehicles has been put on hold, with two emotional sides taking stands on the controversial issue.
A visit to the Rosebud Theater in Westwood is like a trip down memory lane.
Police say since January, 16 cars have been stolen -- nine of which have been high-end vehicles.
The United States military is giving the Bergen County Sheriff's Department two of its almost 15 tons of mine-resistant, ambush-protected vehicles, WCBS 880's Levon Putney reported.
Health care workers in four nursing homes in Hudson and Bergen counties in New Jersey said Wednesday that they are ready to strike if a deal cannot be reached.
The Bergen County Prosecutor's Office has charged three 18-year-olds, Justin Draper, Craig Howe and Ashari Wilson, with aggravated sexual assault. A 17-year-old faces the same charge as a juvenile.
From the minors to the Major Leagues, a baseball player from New Jersey has been afforded the opportunity to live his dream.
Food trucks are setting up shop at Bergen County parks in an effort to bring a greater variety of good food to park patrons.
Many people were picking up on Saturday morning, after wind and rain toppled dozens of trees and left some communities in the dark.
If Tommy Minervini is as tough when it comes to enforcing the law as he was fighting non-Hodgkin's lymphoma in the last year -- watch out.
As drivers fill up for the big holiday weekend, police in New Jersey have issued a warning about credit card skimming at gas stations.
Bergen County Prosecutor John Molinelli said on Wednesday that the 24 students who are 18 or older will instead face disorderly person offenses of criminal trespass and criminal mischief.
Ziaire Williams made two 3-pointers in the final three minutes and the Brooklyn Nets ended a 10-game losing streak by rallying to beat the Detroit Pistons 107-105.
An NYPD officer who was deployed to Kuwait with the U.S. Army National Guard died Friday after suffering a medical episode.
The New Jersey Devils beat the New York Rangers 6-3 on Saturday for their fourth straight win.
President Trump on Saturday told reporters, without citing evidence, that he believes a deadly strike on a girls' primary school in southern Iran last weekend was "done by Iran."
Virtual reality is helping some veterans on Long Island travel the world again without leaving their nursing home.
An NYPD officer who was deployed to Kuwait with the U.S. Army National Guard died Friday after suffering a medical episode.
Virtual reality is helping some veterans on Long Island travel the world again without leaving their nursing home.
New York City police said suspicious devices were ignited Saturday during clashing protests outside Gracie Mansion, the official residence of Mayor Zohran Mamdani on Manhattan's Upper East Side.
Many of these Long Islanders believe their section of New York's shoreline is shrinking because of the brutal winter.
NYPD said Johary Cantave was shot in the head during a dispute near 44th Street and Ninth Avenue in Sunset Park.
Thunderstorms are expected in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut this weekend after severe weather hit the Midwest.
Periods of rain will move through the New York area Thursday, but spring temperatures are on the way for the weekend.
Snow and rain will make for messy morning and evening commutes for New Yorkers on Tuesday. It's a First Alert Weather Day.
The Tri-State Area's weekend is looking like a tale of two seasons with both snow and sunshine.
Another round of snow is impacting the Tri-State Area Wednesday, just after a major blizzard dumped more than 2 feet of snow in some parts of New York and New Jersey.
Thunderstorms are expected in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut this weekend after severe weather hit the Midwest.
While the money promised by Gov. Mikie Sherrill will help Phillipsburg make sinkhole repairs, it won't be enough to get everyone back in their homes.
The suspect allegedly used Google Translate to threaten to shoot a cashier at Mi Rinconcito Ecuatoriano in Newark.
Americans coming from the Middle East arrived at JFK Airport on Thursday and said the U.S. evacuation plan after attacking Iran was grossly insufficient.
New Jersey E-ZPass users could soon be able to ditch the tags mounted to their windshields to pay tolls.
Virtual reality is helping some veterans on Long Island travel the world again without leaving their nursing home.
Many of these Long Islanders believe their section of New York's shoreline is shrinking because of the brutal winter.
John Miro, a 70-year-old Long Island crossing guard who was struck by a driver while on the job last week, has died, police confirm.
Middle Country Road in Suffolk County will be getting major improvements, as a portion of it has been on a list of New York's ten deadliest roads for years.
A new study shows toxic forever chemicals known as PFAS may be entering the food chain on Long Island through contaminated soil, water and air.
President Trump on Saturday told reporters, without citing evidence, that he believes a deadly strike on a girls' primary school in southern Iran last weekend was "done by Iran."
Workers installed a plaque honoring police officers in the early morning hours, three years after it was required by law to be erected.
New York State Senate Majority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins' office confirmed the budget plan will have a "robust progressive and corporate tax proposal."
Americans coming from the Middle East arrived at JFK Airport on Thursday and said the U.S. evacuation plan after attacking Iran was grossly insufficient.
The timing of Trump's Truth Social post announcing Kristi Noem's removal as DHS secretary took DHS officials and the secretary herself by surprise.
A new study shows toxic forever chemicals known as PFAS may be entering the food chain on Long Island through contaminated soil, water and air.
Erik Lochtefeld is back to acting and marathon training after a glioblastoma diagnosis and complex surgery at NYU Langone.
HHS Secretary RFK Jr. wants the popular coffee chains to prove their surgery drinks are safe for teens and suggested the Trump administration could place limits on your cup of coffee.
Failed contract agreements between Mount Sinai and Anthem have caused thousands of New York patients to lose in-network care.
New York Attorney General Letitia James' office has ordered NYU Langone Health to resume its Transgender Youth Health Program.
Actress Daryl Hannah explains why the depiction of herself in the FX miniseries "Love Story" is unacceptable in an op-ed in Friday's New York Times.
Justin Timberlake is suing Sag Harbor to prevent the release of bodycam video of his 2024 arrest for driving while intoxicated on Long Island.
Brian Anthony Moreland is a Tony Award-nominated producer who has worked on numerous hit shows and joins a short list of Black producers working on Broadway.
Pokémon fans across New York City waited in live for special events marking the franchise's 30th anniversary.
Singer-songwriter Neil Sedaka, known for his hits like "Laughter in the Rain," "Breaking Up is Hard to Do" and "Calendar Girl," has died.
Ziaire Williams made two 3-pointers in the final three minutes and the Brooklyn Nets ended a 10-game losing streak by rallying to beat the Detroit Pistons 107-105.
The New Jersey Devils beat the New York Rangers 6-3 on Saturday for their fourth straight win.
New York City FC rolled past Orlando City 5-0 on Saturday in its home opener.
OG Anunoby scored 34 points to power the New York Knicks to a 142-103 win over the Denver Nuggets.
The Rangers beat the Maple Leafs 6-2 on Thursday night to pick up their first regulation win at home in more than three months.
Neighbors and local businesses in Long Island City, Queens, say rental trucks parked on streets are impacting daily operations.
Erik Lochtefeld is back to acting and marathon training after a glioblastoma diagnosis and complex surgery at NYU Langone.
Manhattan historians recently discovered a link to the Underground Railroad at the Merchant's House Museum.
The National Dance Institute in Harlem hosts a special camp twice a year to bring together dancers with and without special needs for a dance camp, proving anyone can take center stage.
Could New York City's harsh winter weather end up curbing the number of rats? Here's why experts are saying don't count on it.
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.
CBS News New York's Vanessa Murdock has your weather forecast for March 7 at 11 p.m.
The war with Iran entered its second week Saturday as President Trump paid his respects to the U.S. service members killed in the military operation. CBS News New York's Allen Devlin and Elijah Westbrook report.
A far right anti-Muslim group clashed with counter-protesters near Gracie Mansion on Saturday, and the discovery of two suspicious devices brought in the Bomb Squad and sent people running in the streets. CBS News New York's Andrew Ramos reports.
The fighting in the Middle East is disrupting one of the world's most important shipping routes, causing oil prices to surge, and economists warn this could mean higher prices not just for gas, but also for food and shipping. CBS News New York's Elijah Westbrook reports.
As we enter the second week of the war with Iran, indications show the U.S. military is preparing for a longer fight, and President Trump says the end goal is "unconditional surrender" from Iran. CBS News New York's Allen Devlin reports.
