New Jersey Sen. Bob Menendez under federal investigation in New York
Sources tell CBS News New Jersey Sen. Bob Menendez is under a federal criminal investigation in New York. CBS2's Dick Brennan reports.
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Sources: N.J. Sen. Bob Menendez under investigation in N.Y.
This is the second time Sen. Bob Menendez has faced a federal investigation.
Senator calls for better protections after scam reports by some using Zelle
One person says he got taken for $600 using the digital payment app to buy football tickets from a stranger.
Tri-State lawmakers send message to Puerto Rico: help is on the way
Sen. Chuck Schumer says American politicians will make sure there is more money, along with accountability.
Sen. Menendez backs CHIPS Act
The bill would provide $52 billion in subsidies to incentives computer chip manufacturing and semi-conductor production here in the U.S.
Early results in New Jersey's U.S. House primary elections
The results will determine the nominees for all 12 of the Garden State's seats.
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New Jersey Senators Warn New FEMA Guidelines Would Raise Flood Insurance Premiums
FEMA declined an on-camera interview, but told CBS2 it expects more people to purchase flood insurance.
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New Jersey Residents To Receive $9.5 Billion In Stimulus Checks From American Rescue Plan
More than $9 billion worth of stimulus checks will start arriving at more than 3.5 million households across New Jersey in the coming weeks.
Trump Issues Pardon To Al Pirro, Former Husband Of Ex-Westchester County District Attorney Jeanine Pirro
Four years ago, Donald Trump took office promising to disrupt the status quo. And even on his last day as president he continued to break longstanding norms, skipping inaugural events.
Gov. Murphy Signs Daniel's Law After Son Of Judge Esther Salas Killed In Home Ambush
Daniel's Law protects judges' personal information from being posted online. It's named after Judge Esther Salas's son, who was shot to death in an ambush at their home.
Gov. Murphy Releases $100 Million In CARES Act Funding To Aid New Jersey Small Businesses Ravaged By Pandemic
There is more relief coming for small businesses in the Garden State.
New Jersey Family Still Fighting To Bring Jailed Journalist Home More Than 400 Days After He Was Detained In Nigeria
Yele Sowore, who owns the publication Sahara Reporters, was jailed for speaking out against corruption and human rights violations after allegedly organizing a pro-democracy protest in Nigeria last August.
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CBS2's Aundrea Cline-Thomas reports on the new proposed federal stimulus package and how that will affect New Jersey residents.
Coronavirus SMART Fund: New Jersey's Top Leaders Push For Bi-Partisan Help 'Getting Our Lives Back'
New Jersey's senior senator joined the governor's daily COVID-19 briefing to address the big question so many Garden State residents want to know: When will New Jersey reopen?
New Jersey Mayors Sound Alarm As Sen. Menendez Tries To Secure $500 Billion In Federal Aid
New Jersey mayors from nearly a dozen cities were on a conference call Tuesday requesting federal funding to fight the coronavirus pandemic.
Coronavirus Update: New York Approved To Test For Virus
The New York City Health Department said Saturday that tests came back negative for a city resident who recently traveled to Italy and was showing symptoms.
Coronavirus Update: Suspected Case Reported In Monmouth County As N.J., Conn. Get Approval To Test For The Virus
That means patients there can know if they have the virus much sooner. Local testing has not been approved in New York.
7 Years After Superstorm Sandy, Sen. Bob Menendez Aims To Revamp Flood Insurance System With New Bill
Menendez says his National Flood Insurance Program Reauthorization and Reform Act makes affordability a priority and sets deadlines for FEMA to respond to homeowners.
NJ Senator Wants Moratorium On Sales, Use Of Vaping Products
Menendez also wants a crackdown on deceptive marketing targeting teens.
Company Behind Deadly East River Helicopter Crash Blasted For Offering Doors-Off Tours For Dogs
The company said it does offer flights for dogs, but they have to stay strapped into their seats, and their owners have to buy a separate ticket.
Menendez Pushes Legislation Limiting Magazine Size For Guns To 10 Rounds
Responding to the recent wave of mass shootings, political leaders and gun safety advocates got together Wednesday to call for Congress to act.
NJ Residents Question Senator's Priorities As He Pushes For Flying Beach Umbrella Safety
After a freak accident on the Jersey Shore impaled a beach goer, officials are pushing for new action to minimize the danger from windswept umbrellas.
Democratic Senators Visit Detention Centers Along Southern Border
A group of senate democrats went to the southern border Friday to inspect migrant detention facilities.
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Rep. George Santos tells colleagues he won't serve on House committees
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New York Youth Symphony's debut album nominated for Grammy
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Photo shoot celebrates 50th anniversary of "The Young and the Restless"
The cast of the Daytime Emmy Award-winning CBS show ahead of its 50th broadcast anniversary on March 26 gathered for a celebratory group photo to mark the incredible milestone.
First Alert Weather: Temperatures start to plunge
The rain and snow wrap up early this afternoon, but it will be a much colder day with highs only in the 30s.
New York investors eye increasingly scarce water in the West
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New York Youth Symphony's debut album nominated for Grammy
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President Biden visits New York City today
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Shots fired during armed robbery at Manhattan 7-Eleven
Police said two men walked into the store and demanded cash. One fired a shot, but no one was hurt.
Calls for changes to policing echo at vigils in Queens and Yonkers
Many moved by the Memphis tragedy hope coming together in the wake of it can help drive meaningful reform.
Iranian activist targeted in alleged assassination plot speaks out
A Yonkers man was to enter a plea Tuesday in an alleged murder-for-hire plot.
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FAA: Single-engine plane crashes during take-off in Hartford
The FAA and the National Transportation Safety Board are investigating.
Connecticut gov. taking steps in effort to end gun violence
Gov. Ned Lamont will present a package of proposals to curb gun violence to the General Assembly in February.
Conn. teacher up for 2023 National Teacher of the Year
She is one of only five finalists being considered.
Sen. Blumenthal joins bipartisan group on secret trip to Ukraine
Blumenthal said the war in Ukraine is "at a turning point" and it is essential for the U.S. to increase aid.
FDA proposes changing COVID vaccine strategy to yearly shot
The agency would determine each spring which strains to select for the fall season.
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Water main break causing trouble in Newark
The break was reported overnight near Littleton and South Orange avenues, blocks away from University Hospital.
Family claims mother suffered severe injuries at N.J. nursing home
Daughter says her mom said someone threw something at her, but the facility said she had "an unwitnessed fall."
N.J. synagogue raises security after suspect threw Molotov cocktail
Newly-released surveillance video shows the masked man investigators said tried to burn down Temple Ner Tamid.
Pedestrian killed in Bergen County hit-and-run
Prosecutors say it happened shortly after 6:30 a.m. on Lincoln Ave. between Dixie and Parker avenues in Glen Rock.
NYC skiers, businesses holding out hope for a lot of measurable snow soon
Some businesses say they are actually benefiting from snow out West.
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Santos' constituents feel left in limbo as congressman faces new allegations
Business leaders and donors say they feel betrayed after sponsoring fundraisers for Santos.
Catalytic converter thefts on L.I. more than quadrupled in 2022
Sen. Schumer wants the Justice Department to send in a team to bolster local police efforts.
Dead whale discovered on Long Island beach
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Hofstra ends No. 18 Charleston's 20-game win streak
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3rd day of protests over death of Tyre Nichols held in N.Y., N.J.
Demonstrations were held on Long Island and in Elizabeth on Sunday afternoon.
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Rep. George Santos tells colleagues he won't serve on House committees
Santos made the announcement in a closed-door meeting of the House GOP conference.
Calls for changes to policing echo at vigils in Queens and Yonkers
Many moved by the Memphis tragedy hope coming together in the wake of it can help drive meaningful reform.
Santos' constituents feel left in limbo as congressman faces new allegations
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Mayor Adams speaks out on actions of Memphis police in death of Tyre Nichols
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Biden administration plans to end COVID-19 emergency declarations May 11
Former President Trump first declared a national emergency on March 13, 2020.
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Gay and bisexual men would be able to donate blood under rule change
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Parkinson's patients take free classes at Mark Morris Dance Group in Brooklyn
The free classes, called Dance for PD, are offered three times a week as a way to slow the disease's progression.
Thousands of Florida nursing students got fake diplomas in alleged scheme
Thousands of practicing nurses in the U.S. could potentially be working with bogus academic credentials.
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New York Youth Symphony's debut album nominated for Grammy
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Music experts offer up their Grammy predictions
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Lisa Loring, who played Wednesday Addams in "The Addams Family," dies at 64
Loring had the role in the classic 1960s sitcom, which was the original version of "The Addams Family."
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Kyrie Irving, Nets pull away from LeBron-less Lakers
Irving scored 26 points in the 121-104 victory. James remains 117 shy of passing Abdul-Jabbar.
Many still fuming over Empire State Building's decision to honor Eagles
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Islanders shake things up, acquire Bo Horvat from Canucks
Anthony Beauvillier, Auty Raty, and top-12 protected first round pick the cost for the 27-year-old center.
Empire State Building puts up Eagles colors, sets off social media
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Hofstra ends No. 18 Charleston's 20-game win streak
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Yonah Schimmel Knish Bakery: An age-old family recipe is a staple of the Lower East Side
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S&S Cheesecake: A secret family recipe endures in the Bronx
"I never changed the formula. It's always the same, and it is still as good as it was from the beginning," founder Fred Schuster told CBS2's Elle McLogan.
Agora: Mattituck's 'Little Greek Market' celebrates a family's heritage
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Magic Fountain ice cream: Mattituck's year-round purveyor of flavors familiar and unexpected
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Remembering Pelé's time in New York
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"So help me todd" returns this week
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New York Youth Symphony nominated for 1st Grammy
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"The Young and the Restless" 50th anniversary photo shoot
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POTUS visits NYC today
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