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Customs agents in Florida arrested a suspect in a fatal New Jersey stabbing minutes before his flight took off for Colombia. Authorities found Pedro Guittierez had flown from JFK Airport to Orlando on Tuesday.
Police said organized gangs of thieves have been snatching expensive electronics from unlocked cars and in other instances stealing luxury vehicles.
Kramer, who was staying at his parents' home in Mahwah, had pleaded guilty to stabbing an acquaintance several times in the neck in May 2009. He pleaded guilty last month, and was to be sentenced next month.
The results are in from a new survey on the quality of life in the counties of New Jersey.
While her husband Richard is away, Courtney is holding down the fort back home with three young children, taking over his domestic duties. But now, with a little help from a local landscaper, she won't have to worry about the weeds, mulch, shrubs and fertilizer anymore.
Customers in Fort Lee, Palisades Park, Englewood, Englewood Cliffs, Tenafly and Leonia are being affected.
Imagine a coyote greet you at your door, or walking down your street! That's what people in two New Jersey towns said they're seeing on an almost daily basis, and now they're demanding help.
The story of 273 Dunkerhook Road in Paramus spans more than two centuries. It's nearly as old as the U.S. Constitution.
In Bergen County, there is a lifesaver - a safety net for the working poor: free medical care.
One man who ended his career in Bergen County has ended up starting another one with his wife in Passaic County.
An investigation is ongoing following a terrifying explosion rocks a small town in Bergen County on Sunday night. A pipe bomb sent shrapnel flying into yards and homes
The wave of the future is rolling down the streets of the Bergen County seat for those who commit moving violations.
In the Hunterdon County borough of Hampton, you see rocking chairs on the front porch, American flags flying, and mailboxes mounted on old milk cans.
A Rockland County town that filed suit against a Bergen County town over building a shopping mall, now says they can work it out.
NJ Transit on Wednesday will unveil its first locomotive that can operate on diesel fuel and electricity. Spokesman Dan Stessel said it's the first of its kind on any railroad in North America.
Bergen County prosecutors say 23-year-old volunteer firefighter Brian Alvarez was arrested after a fire at an abandoned Upper Saddle River house.
Buzzelli was a Port Authority engineer who was in a stairwell on the 22nd floor of the north tower when it collapsed around him on 9/11.
With gas prices well over $4 a gallon, Rockland County legislator Ed Day says there is no way they can compete with New Jersey. He is now pushing a bill to cap the county sales tax on gasoline at $2 a gallon.
The Zabriskie House is a 250-year-old cottage style home shaded by trees on Dunkerhook Road that once housed freed slaves.
Bergen County authorities said the burglary ring known as the James Bond Gang appears to be back. They said there have been 40 burglaries in New York and New Jersey since 2009 that fit the group's pattern -- most of them in the last six months.
The Federal Emergency Management Agency has denied Gov. Chris Christie's request for a "major disaster declaration'' to help towns and residents recover the costs from March floods.
Chris Christie is known for his tough talk, but on Friday some lawmakers said he went too far. The Republican governor is under fire for a controversial comment he made about a female state senator.
Bergen County prosecutors said the men were chaperones on a 10-day trip to Germany in February when they allegedly had sex with students.
A Paramus police officer who nearly died after being shot in the line of duty shared her incredible story of survival for the first time on Thursday.
Robert Ellis, of Ridgewood, N.J., died after an exchange of fire with police at 568 Jackson Road in Washington Township.
Gov. Kathy Hochul, the MTA and the NYPD say New York City's subway system is getting safer, despite a recent string of high-profile transit crimes.
While many New York Catholics may be sad to see Dolan stepping down, the cardinal assured them Pope Leo left them in good hands.
The NHL is bringing its Winter Classic to Miami on Jan. 2, 2026, when the Florida Panthers face the New York Rangers at loanDepot park.
Democrats on the House Oversight Committee have released a new batch of 68 photos obtained from Jeffrey Epstein's estate. Follow live updates here.
Sherrill and Lt. Gov.-elect Dale Caldwell said their inauguration will take place in New Jersey's largest city.
Gov. Kathy Hochul, the MTA and the NYPD say New York City's subway system is getting safer, despite a recent string of high-profile transit crimes.
While many New York Catholics may be sad to see Dolan stepping down, the cardinal assured them Pope Leo left them in good hands.
Testimony in the crucial evidence hearing in Mangione's New York murder case ended and the outcome is now in the hands of a judge.
The car appeared to plow into the garage of a home on East Broadway in Woodmere just before 3 a.m. Thursday.
Friday is a First Alert Weather Day as heavy rain and 45-50-plus mph wind gusts could cause coastal flooding, downed trees and power outages.
Thursday will bring even more relief, with highs near 50° and a taste of early spring in December. But don't get too comfortable—changes are brewing.
Some of the highest totals were on Long Island and in New Jersey, where greater than 6 inches of snow was measured.
A large water main break in Waterbury, Connecticut, is impacting tens of thousands of residents.
Bitterly cold temperatures are causing icy road conditions, including black ice, Monday morning in the Tri-State Area.
Survivors of the 2012 Sandy Hook school shooting, families and lawmakers gathered in Washington, D.C., on Thursday to honor the lives lost and continue calls for action to end gun violence.
Sherrill and Lt. Gov.-elect Dale Caldwell said their inauguration will take place in New Jersey's largest city.
Friday is a First Alert Weather Day as heavy rain and 45-50-plus mph wind gusts could cause coastal flooding, downed trees and power outages.
The remains of Dulce Maria Alavez, who went missing in 2019, have not been found, despite a fake report on social media, officials said Wednesday.
Thursday will bring even more relief, with highs near 50° and a taste of early spring in December. But don't get too comfortable—changes are brewing.
A celebration of the upcoming FIFA World Cup was held Tuesday at the Gateway Center in Newark, featuring a former great player for the U.S. Men's National Team.
The car appeared to plow into the garage of a home on East Broadway in Woodmere just before 3 a.m. Thursday.
Friday is a First Alert Weather Day as heavy rain and 45-50-plus mph wind gusts could cause coastal flooding, downed trees and power outages.
Thursday will bring even more relief, with highs near 50° and a taste of early spring in December. But don't get too comfortable—changes are brewing.
Hundreds of schools across New York, including dozens on Long Island, have to take old water fountains and taps out of commission.
If you're heading out, watch your step—black ice could make things tricky.
Democrats on the House Oversight Committee have released a new batch of 68 photos obtained from Jeffrey Epstein's estate. Follow live updates here.
Sherrill and Lt. Gov.-elect Dale Caldwell said their inauguration will take place in New Jersey's largest city.
President Trump's speech Wednesday night looked back on his first year and ahead to the next three. He touted new military bonuses, his tariffs and economic policies in a brief address.
An audit by New York City Comptroller Brad Lander reveals thousands upon thousands of complaints about the NYC school buses.
The measure would give terminally ill adults who have less than six months to live an option to have a doctor prescribe them a lethal medication mixture.
There are at least 500 sudden and unexpected deaths in the city each year, and in roughly a fifth of those cases, a genetic cause can be detected.
UnitedHealthcare and NewYork-Presbyterian have roughly two weeks to reach an agreement or thousands of Medicare Advantage members could be forced to find care elsewhere.
Connecticut is dealing with its first measles case since 2021, after a child, who is not vaccinated, contracted the virus while traveling internationally.
Mixed nuts from Ohio-based Mellace Family Brands sold at some Wegmans stores could be tainted with Salmonella, FDA warns.
New York has no plans to change hepatitis B vaccine guidance after a Centers for Disease Control advisory panel voted to stop recommending a first dose for newborns.
The special features interviews with Kathy Bates, Annette Bening, Albert Brooks, Michael Douglas, Kiefer Sutherland, Jerry O'Connell and Mandy Patinkin.
Jake and Romy Reiner released a statement on Wednesday, remembering their parents, Rob Reiner and Michele Singer Reiner, as their best friends.
The Oscars ceremony is moving to YouTube starting in 2029, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced on Wednesday.
Nick Reiner appeared in court on Wednesday on two counts of murder in the killing of his parents, Rob Reiner and Michele Singer Reiner.
Bronx drill rapper Kay Flock, whose real name is Kevin Perez, was sentenced to 30 years in prison Tuesday.
Jesper Bratt scored the winning goal in a shootout and the New Jersey Devils defeated the Vegas Golden Knights on Wednesday night.
Luke Weaver has agreed to a $22 million, two-year contract with the Mets, a person familiar with the negotiations told The Associated Press on Wednesday.
The Knicks rallied to beat Victor Wembanyama and the Spurs 124-113 on Tuesday night to win the NBA Cup.
Alex DeBrincat scored two power-play goals in the third period as the Detroit Red Wings beat the New York Islanders 3-2.
The league-worst Vancouver Canucks defeated the New York Rangers 3-0 on Tuesday night.
The Davis Center in Harlem is now open for its first winter season after technical delays.
After losing his mother to a stroke in 2022, a Brownsville native is turning personal grief into a grassroots foundation, offering counseling and mentorship to children and young adults.
A Brooklyn startup and a national nonprofit are teaming up to turn everyday mail lockers into easy donation hubs, delivering thousands of toys to hospital rooms this holiday season.
The city is sharing new details about the historic $1 billion investment announced for the Coney Island Boardwalk, the largest in its century-long history
New York City officials have secured long-awaited funding to restore the 102-year-old Coney Island boardwalk.
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.
A retired Army veteran pleaded not guilty Thursday in the 1997 killing of a young mother that had long been tied to an infamous string of murders near New York's Gilgo Beach.
Doctors are seeing a spike in what’s called “holiday heart syndrome." It's a heart rhythm problem linked to overeating, too much alcohol and excess salt and sugar. Dr. Brett Sealove explains what it is and how to avoid it this season.
CBS News New York is proud to partner with the Humane Society of New York to help our furry friends find their forever homes.
CBS News New York's John Elliott is calling for temperatures in the mid 50s, but after the rain stops in the afternoon, temps will take a dive.
The prosecution and defense rested their cases on whether to allow certain evidence into Mangione's state trial for UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson's killing. CBS News New York's Alice Gainer reports.
