Whale hits, sinks New Jersey fire department's boat
A Carteret Fire Department boat sank after a whale breached the water and struck the stern of the marine unit.
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A Carteret Fire Department boat sank after a whale breached the water and struck the stern of the marine unit.
A large truck slammed into a home in New Jersey on Wednesday, ripping open the back of the house. CBS New York's Alecia Reid reports on the close call for the woman who neighbors say was inside the home at the time.
A huge truck slammed into a home in Carteret, New Jersey on Wednesday. Carteret's mayor says it appears the truck driver had a medical episode.
A 19-year-old man from Washington state has been charged in a deadly double shooting in Carteret, New Jersey.
A Washington state man has been charged with murder in Carteret, New Jersey after two women were shot and police spent hours tracking him down.
A dramatic takedown in a New Jersey backyard was caught on camera hours after a shooting left one woman dead and another critically hurt. The manhunt circled through dead-end streets, and as CBS New York's Alecia Reid reports, neighbors helped police track down the suspected gunman.
Carteret police responded to a 911 call Monday evening of a person who appeared to be covered in blood.
A man from Carteret, New Jersey, has been arrested in connection with the killing of his own grandmother.
It's yet another reminder to beware of bears around the area.
Three boats were severely damaged, and two of them sank.
The Carteret High School community is rallying around one of their own, doing something out of the ordinary to help someone extraordinary; CBS2's Leah Mishkin reports.
The cafeteria was abuzz Friday as students gathered to see their principal and one of their teachers accept a challenge to shave their heads.
A Middlesex County school community is going above and beyond to help a classmate battling cancer.
The second floor collapsed, displacing dozens of residents. Investigators said the building is a total loss.
After a 3-year-old boy was mauled to death by pit bulls in his back yard in Carteret in March, there's a new push for legislation to prevent similar attacks.
The Middlesex County prosecutor's office said there was no evidence of "intentional" or "reckless" criminal conduct.
Police said 3-year-old Aziz Ahmed was mauled to death by two dogs Tuesday in the family's backyard on Laurel Street.
The family says the two pit bulls lived directly behind them in a home on Birch Street, and the dogs got under the fence.
According to prosecutors, the 3-year-old child and the child's mother were in their backyard when two dogs attacked.
After two deadly incidents on the same night, police warn people to stay off the ice no matter how safe it may seem.
Both incidents, police say, are a tragic reminder to stay off the ice, no matter how safe it might appear to be.
A community is pulling together in the shadow of a New Jersey family's tragedy after a young boy loses both his parents and his sister in a car crash.
St. Mary's Ukrainian Catholic Church has been deemed a total loss after a massive fire began Tuesday night around 10 a.m.
Workers are trying to repair the break on a 20-inch main on Longfellow Street.
New dashcam video obtained by CBS2 shows a New Jersey police officer repeatedly punching a teenage boy, even when he was down on the ground.
Several members of the NYPD's Emergency Service Unit were honored Tuesday with a newly rededicated memorial wall at Floyd Bennett Field in Brooklyn.
A report released Tuesday is offering a new glimpse into the health impact the 9/11 attacks continue to have on FDNY first responders.
When the twin towers collapsed on 9/11, only 20 people who were inside made it out alive, including six firefighters and a woman they now regard as their guardian angel.
GOP leaders scheduled the vote after Democratic primary voters embraced a number of democratic socialist candidates.
Gov. Kathy Hochul says she is tired of waiting for the White House to restore tens of millions of dollars in counterterrorism funding to New York, a vow President Trump made nearly a year ago.
Several members of the NYPD's Emergency Service Unit were honored Tuesday with a newly rededicated memorial wall at Floyd Bennett Field in Brooklyn.
A report released Tuesday is offering a new glimpse into the health impact the 9/11 attacks continue to have on FDNY first responders.
When the twin towers collapsed on 9/11, only 20 people who were inside made it out alive, including six firefighters and a woman they now regard as their guardian angel.
Gov. Kathy Hochul says she is tired of waiting for the White House to restore tens of millions of dollars in counterterrorism funding to New York, a vow President Trump made nearly a year ago.
Erin Piacenti was identified as one of the two people stabbed by a woman Monday afternoon in Times Square before police shot and killed the suspect.
The rain returns Tuesday with the possibility of severe storms and downpours that can cause flash flooding in the New York City area.
Activity by ICE agents is putting a chill on the economy in parts of Connecticut after an estimated 100 people were recently grabbed off the streets of Danbury and other communities.
A First Alert Weather Day has been issued for Tuesday and Wednesday due to the threat of strong to severe thunderstorms.
ICE is defending operations they are conducting this week in Danbury, Connecticut, as some residents say they feel uneasy at what they are seeing on the streets.
Severe weather warnings have started popping up as strong storms make their way through New York City and most of the Tri-State Area.
Experts say "mauve stingers" washed up along Manasquan's beach over the weekend, although they are usually pretty infrequent down the Jersey Shore.
The rain returns Tuesday with the possibility of severe storms and downpours that can cause flash flooding in the New York City area.
A man was arrested after he was seen on surveillance video stealing money from a kids' lemonade stand in New Jersey, police said.
Thirteen people were hurt when a shuttle bus crashed at Newark Airport early Monday morning.
Two people died and eight others were hurt in a shooting on Locust Street in Trenton early Sunday morning, officials say.
Researchers are capturing and tagging sharks in the waters off the Hamptons on Long Island.
Lyme disease cases surged to 25,000 across New York state last year. CBS News New York's Jennifer McLogan toured Long Island's tick center with the health commissioner, who said the ticks are winning and New Yorkers must stay vigilant.
New York reports that overdose deaths across the state have fallen 45% since 2022. CBS News New York's Jennifer McLogan met with Long Island advocates and parents who say the mission continues.
They may have been a bit disappointed, but for students in two public school districts, summer vacation came to an end on Monday. CBS News New York's John Dias reports.
Nassau County's Jericho and East Williston are the first districts on Long Island to start classes.
Several members of the NYPD's Emergency Service Unit were honored Tuesday with a newly rededicated memorial wall at Floyd Bennett Field in Brooklyn.
GOP leaders scheduled the vote after Democratic primary voters embraced a number of democratic socialist candidates.
Gov. Kathy Hochul says she is tired of waiting for the White House to restore tens of millions of dollars in counterterrorism funding to New York, a vow President Trump made nearly a year ago.
City officials said they want to expand oversight of cooling towers, which can contain Legionella bacteria. The plan is to track registered towers and crack down on unregistered ones.
Michigan Congresswoman Debbie Dingell and New York Congressmen Tim Kennedy and Joe Morelle introduced the Hands Off Our Great Lakes Act, challenging President Trump's executive order renaming Lake Ontario "Lake America."
A report released Tuesday is offering a new glimpse into the health impact the 9/11 attacks continue to have on FDNY first responders.
Two more people who were sickened in the Upper East Side Legionnaires' disease cluster have died, health officials announced Friday.
A new electronic device that's the size of a grain of rice is making a big difference for heart patients.
Pennsylvania has recorded its first two deaths connected to measles in 35 years.
This year, ER visits for tick bites have increased dramatically, corresponding with a new threat: a rise in Alpha-gal syndrome (AGS), where one bite from a lone star tick can make you violently allergic to red meat. How can you best avoid tick bites?
The Met's decision to highlight the work by designer John Galliano sparked widespread controversy due to his history of antisemitic and racist comments.
Tim Curry was known for his iconic performances in cult classics like "The Rocky Horror Picture Show" and the original screen adaptation of Stephen King's "It."
President Trump said that he would be "lowering the American flag" throughout the nation for one week in Dolly Parton's honor.
NYC's Empire State Building paid tribute to music legend Dolly Parton Tuesday night. Parton, 80, died Tuesday in Nashville, her family announced.
Dolly Parton became an icon over her six-decade career as a Grammy-winning singer-songwriter, movie and TV star and theme park owner who donated millions to help others.
Vaughn Grissom drove in four runs, rookie Walbert Ureña pitched seven strong innings and the Los Angeles Angels ended a seven-game losing streak with a 10-1 victory over the sloppy New York Yankees.
Robert Stock pitched shutout ball into the sixth inning, Mark Vientos homered in his return from the injured list and the Mets beat the Rays 3-2 on Monday night.
Lionel Messi played in six World Cups and led Argentina to win the tournament in 2022 in Qatar.
Pinch-hitter LaMonte Wade Jr.'s go-ahead two-run homer in the sixth inning helped power the Astros to a 6-3 win over the Mets on Sunday.
Austin Wells homered twice in a nine-run eighth inning, and the Yankees widened their lead in the AL wild-card race with a 16-1 win over the Red Sox on Sunday.
With tickets to the U.S. Open skyrocketing, tennis advocates in the Harlem community are working to make the sport more accessible for New Yorkers.
The DSNY reported an increase in needle stick injuries for New York City sanitation workers.
A Queens homeowner says that overgrown city trees on her block are creating a safety hazard at night.
Neighbors say Flushing Meadows Corona Park has been falling into disrepair for years.
The owner of a beloved Harlem food truck known for its burgers under $5 is retiring and selling the business.
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.
The Port Authority says transponders are now in place on emergency vehicles at all three of New York City's major local airports.
Comedians Colin Jost and Pete Davidson are transforming a Staten Island Ferry into a comedy club.
Researchers are capturing and tagging sharks in the waters off the Hamptons on Long Island.
CBS News New York's Noëlle Lilley introduces us to the owner of a Bronx pizzeria whose kindness is contagious.
Lyme disease cases surged to 25,000 across New York state last year. CBS News New York's Jennifer McLogan toured Long Island's tick center with the health commissioner, who said the ticks are winning and New Yorkers must stay vigilant.
