NJ leaders show support for victims of earthquakes in Turkey
Sen. Cory Booker attended a prayer service at a Turkish mosque in Paterson, along with Mayor Andre Sayegh.
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Tri-State Area leaders support earthquake victims in Turkey and Syria
Leaders in the Tri-State Area are coming together to help support the victims of the earthquake in Turkey and Syria.
Booker sees "pathway forward" on police reform after Tyre Nichols' death
"There is a pathway forward, and I'm going to be tireless and not stop until we do significant things to make Americans safer," the Democratic senator said on "Face the Nation."
Sens. Elizabeth Warren And Cory Booker Test Positive For COVID Breakthrough
In separate statements Sunday, the Democrats said they had been fully vaccinated with two doses and a booster and their symptoms were mild.
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.
Sen. Cory Booker To Discuss Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill On 'Face The Nation'
This Sunday on "Face The Nation," Margaret Brennan speaks with U.S. Senator Cory Booker, of New Jersey, about the bipartisan infrastructure bill.
Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg Tours Hudson River Tunnels As Gateway Project Gets Back On Track
Sen. Chuck Schumer took Buttigieg on a tour of the dilapidated, storm-damaged tunnels under the Hudson River, where Buttigieg took pictures and heard first hand how bad things are.
Families Of Eric Garner, Others Killed By Police Meet With Senators To Discuss Police Reform Legislation
During his address to a joint session of Congress on Wednesday, President Joe Biden called on lawmakers to pass a police reform bill before May 25, which will mark the one-year anniversary of Floyd's murder.
New Jersey Senators Detail Priorities Under Pres. Biden's Proposed $2.3 Trillion Infrastructure Plan
Sens. Bob Menendez and Cory Booker laid out their transportation priorities for the state, as part of President Joe Biden's proposed American Jobs Plan.
'Today's Verdict Is Not The End': Tri-State Area Officials React To Derek Chauvin's Conviction In George Floyd's Death
Chauvin on Tuesday afternoon was found guilty of second-degree unintentional murder, third-degree murder and second-degree manslaughter.
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.
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.
Tri-State Area Officials React After Joe Biden, Kamala Harris Projected To Win Election
Local officials across the Tri-State Area reacted on social media moments after Joe Biden was projected to become the 46th president of the United States.
Sen. Booker, Rep. Gottheimer Announce Proposal To Protect Nursing Homes From Second Wave Of COVID-19
The Nursing Home Pandemic Protection Act would require facilities to report potential outbreaks the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in real time and have a crisis plan in place.
Sen. Booker Says 'Sense Of What's Possible Has Shifted' On Police Reform
New Jersey Senator Cory Booker, a Democrat, said Sunday that the range of policing reforms under consideration from the federal to the local levels "has shifted" as tens of thousands of Americans have called for an end to police brutality and increased accountability for law enforcement.
'This Is Not New': Black Parents Describe Tough Conversations About Racism They're Forced To Have With Their Children
Parents say their fear for their African-American children's lives will not be over until everyone starts having the talk about racism.
Coronavirus Update: Murphy Says 'We're Not On Any Plateau' As Deaths Pass 1,500
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy said Wednesday the total had climbed to 1,504, up 275 from the day before.
Campaign 2020: New Jersey Sen. Cory Booker Endorses Joe Biden
Booker made the announcement Monday on Twitter before appearing on "CBS This Morning."
Campaign 2020: New Jersey Sen. Cory Booker Ends Presidential Bid
The U.S. senator and former Newark mayor shared the news "with a full heart" this morning on social media.
Campaign 2020: New Jersey's Cory Booker Expects To Miss Qualifying For Next Debate, Won't Drop Out Of Race
He would need to draw 4 percent support in four qualifying polls by midnight Thursday, and he currently has none.
Forgotten Families: After NYC-Newark Deal, Other Cities Seek To End SOTA & Sen. Booker Weighs In
A controversial New York City program has been put on hold and it's sending shock waves throughout the region and even in the country.
Campaign 2020: Cory Booker Says He Needs $1.7 Million In Donations To Stay In Presidential Race
"I don't believe people should stay in this just to stay in it. You either have a trajectory to win or not, and right now if we don't raise $1.7 million we won't be able to make the investments necessary," Booker said.
Campaign 2020: Top 10 Democratic Presidential Candidates Set For 3rd Debate
New Jersey Sen. Cory Booker made the list, along with New York businessman Andrew Yang.
De Blasio, Cory Booker Among Crowded Field In New Hampshire For Democratic Convention
Bill de Blasio and Sen. Cory Booker were among the 19 Democratic candidates at the party's convention in New Hampshire.
Bill De Blasio Strikes Out With Voters, Gets Zero Percent Support In Latest 2020 Poll
A Quinnipiac University poll shows that if the Democratic primary were held today, the mayor and other local candidates are at the bottom of the field.
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At least 24 dead after powerful storms batter Mississippi
A string of deadly storms swept across the Southeast, killing at least 24 people in Mississippi.
Death toll rises after explosion at RM Palmer Candy factory
Six people are unaccounted for and several residents of a nearby building are displaced after the explosion Friday.
See it: Man scales burning Brooklyn home to help rescue kids
Video shows East New York's own Spider-Man climbing a three-story building to rescued three children from a fire.
Powder, threat sent to Manhattan DA amid Trump investigation
The building where the letter was found wasn't evacuated and business mostly went on as usual.
Creighton ends Princeton's March Madness run with 86-75 win
Princeton was hoping to become the first Ivy League champion to make the Elite Eight since 1979.
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See it: Man scales burning Brooklyn home to help rescue kids
Video shows East New York's own Spider-Man climbing a three-story building to rescued three children from a fire.
Powder, threat sent to Manhattan DA amid Trump investigation
The building where the letter was found wasn't evacuated and business mostly went on as usual.
Fashion designer Katie Gallagher's death ruled a homicide
Investigators are trying to determine if she was slipped a toxic cocktail of drugs in order to steal from her.
Raging Chinatown fire injures 10, including 8 firefighters
People in the area said they heard loud popping noises and saw people running out of a store on the ground floor.
Hearings to be held on Cross Bronx Expressway makeover
Mayor Eric Adams wants to reconnect communities cut off by the roadway and improve living conditions for residents.
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Conn. aims to strengthen teacher recruiting, retention
Gov. Ned Lamont hopes these changes will create a strong and diverse educator workforce in the state.
First homicide in more than a decade rocks Wilton, Conn.
Prosecutors say Sebastian Andrews, 31, brutally attacked Ari Ukachukwu, 39, with a knife on Tuesday morning.
Child welfare agencies paid visit to families of kids killed in Hutch crash
Two sisters and two brothers killed in the Sunday wreck had recently moved from New York City to Connecticut.
Weather experts on what to expect this spring and summer
How warm are we talking? Summer warmth? We spoke with two scientists: Brian Colle of Stony Brook University and Andrew Kruczkiewicz of Columbia University.
5 young people killed in crash on Hutchinson River Parkway
Westchester County Police say four of the victims were male and one was female. They range in age from 8 to 17.
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Creighton ends Princeton's March Madness run with 86-75 win
Princeton was hoping to become the first Ivy League champion to make the Elite Eight since 1979.
Princeton students cheer on basketball team at watch party
The Princeton Tigers were trying to continue their Cinderella run in the NCAA Tournament as they took on Creighton.
Paramus jewelry store burglary caught on camera
Police say they've seen an uptick in jewelry thefts across Paramus this month.
2 charged after 5 women overdosed outside New Jersey mall
One of the women died days later. Police believe they ingested cocaine laced with fentanyl.
N.J. high school creates documentary about COVID pandemic
The new documentary, called "The Healing," shows how they turned their trauma into triumph.
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17-year-old accused of assaulting 2 LIRR conductors
Both conductors were taken to a local hospital for treatment.
Man wanted for allegedly striking officer with vehicle on LI
Four police cruisers were also damaged.
America's first "test tube" twins celebrate 40th birthday
America's first test tube twins -- Heather and Todd Tilton -- were born at North Shore University Hospital.
LI high school quarterback finishes chemo for lymphoma
Even while undergoing chemotherapy for Non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, Brandt Morgan worked on returning to football.
LI's new Blue Alert system looks to catch suspects accused of killing officers
The system is meant to help catch suspects accused of killing or seriously injuring law enforcement officers.
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Powder, threat sent to Manhattan DA amid Trump investigation
The building where the letter was found wasn't evacuated and business mostly went on as usual.
Former fed. prosecutor: Trump indictment could go either way
For more analysis on the case, watch "The Point with Marcia Kramer" at 11:30 a.m. Sunday on CBS2.
Adams calls on state to expand tax credits for middle & low-income New Yorkers
The Supplemental Child Tax Credit applies to certain middle and low-income New Yorkers.
Biden and Trudeau vow cooperation on trade, security after talks in Canada
The two leaders underscored the strong relationship between Canada and the United States in remarks before Parliament and at a press conference.
Rep. Stacey Plaskett defends Manhattan D.A.'s investigation of Trump
The top Democrat on the "weaponization of government" select subcommittee is accusing Speaker Kevin McCarthy and Judiciary Committee Chairman Jim Jordan of trying to intimidate Manhattan D.A. Alvin Bragg.
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LI high school quarterback finishes chemo for lymphoma
Even while undergoing chemotherapy for Non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, Brandt Morgan worked on returning to football.
Over 80 sickened in suspected norovirus outbreak at LI school
The county health commissioner says last Friday, more than 80 students called out sick.
CDC: 1 in 36 children now identified with autism spectrum disorder
Federal health officials say some children didn't get early intervention and treatment because of COVID. The new report also shows autism numbers are up.
Death toll climbs in outbreak linked to recalled eye drops
The CDC says three people have died, eight have lost their vision and four had an eyeball removed.
CDC warns of "alarming" rise of potentially deadly fungal threat
Reports of patients with the drug-resistant fungal infection Candida auris have accelerated in recent years.
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Gwyneth Paltrow lawsuit: When skiers collide, who is at fault?
The case could hinge on who the jury believes was the "downhill" skier, according to legal experts.
Performers rave about "Bob Fosse's Dancin'" on Broadway
Revival has the signature moves you expect, but also the razzle-dazzle sets and costumes, singing and more.
"Bad Cinderella" cast offers heartfelt message for composer
Andrew Lloyd Webber announced he'd miss opening night of "Bad Cinderella" because his son is critically ill.
New details revealed about 50th anniversary celebration "The Young and the Restless"
The cast of daytimes #1 drama looks back in brand new footage, Paramount+ celebrates the series' legacy, and a sneak peek at the upcoming anniversary storyline is revealed.
Amadeus credits his music success to joining Bronx church band at 10
Amadeus was 10 when he cut his musical teeth at Cathedral of Greater Faith. You may not recognize his name, but odds are you've heard his music.
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Creighton ends Princeton's March Madness run with 86-75 win
Princeton was hoping to become the first Ivy League champion to make the Elite Eight since 1979.
Princeton students cheer on basketball team at watch party
The Princeton Tigers were trying to continue their Cinderella run in the NCAA Tournament as they took on Creighton.
Jenner's OT goal lifts Blue Jackets over Islanders
The Islanders moved three points ahead of Pittsburgh for the Eastern Conference's first wild card.
Tuch has 2 goals, assist as Sabres beat Devils
New Jersey entered the night needing one win to clinch a playoff berth for the first time since 2018.
Miami beats No. 1 seed Houston; all four top NCAA seeds out
Knocking No. 1 seed Houston out of the NCAA Tournament made Jim Larrañaga feel like dancing.
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Singh's Roti Shop: In Richmond Hill, a 30-year-old family business offers a taste of the West Indies
"It's nostalgic because they grew up with it, and it was something that their mom or their grandmother made, so they come to us for that sort of feeling," co-owner Seema Chan told CBS2's Elle McLogan.
Casa Della Mozzarella: Father and son Orazio and Carlo Carciotto make fresh cheese in the Bronx
"We make mozzarella 20, 30, 40 times a day," Carlo Carciotto told CBS2's Elle McLogan.
Duck Island Bread Company: A former homicide prosecutor is now a baker in Huntington
"Everybody wants to know the baker. When I was trying murder cases, nobody ever wanted to know me," Bob the Baker told CBS2's Elle McLogan.
"It's a culture of New York": Hajji's Deli in Harlem is known for its chopped cheese sandwich
"They come from around the world because they want to taste the New York sandwich," manager Salah Alhubaishi told CBS2's Elle McLogan.
Royal Rib House: Barbecue is a family legacy in Bed-Stuy
"I have a lot of people in my life that have come and passed through this business, and it's just a great thing. It's a great part of Brooklyn," owner Jason Barnett told CBS2's Elle McLogan.
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Times Square hosts surprise engagements, pop-up weddings
The weddings were officiated by a surprise guest -- fashion designer Christian Siriano.
Tributes for Damar Hamlin from Buffalo and beyond
The Buffalo Bills safety is showing remarkable signs of recovery after collapsing on the field during a game.
Thousands brave the rain to ring in 2023 in Times Square
The rain didn't stop thousands of spectators from packing Times Square on New Year's Eve to ring in 2023.
Remembering Pope Benedict XVI's trip to New York City
Pope Benedict XVI traveled around the world, but one of the most poignant trips was to New York City in 2008.
Remembering Pelé's time in New York
The Brazilian soccer legend died Thursday at the age of 82.
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First Alert Forecast: Yellow Alert for possible icing Saturday
CBS2's Lonnie Quinn has your First Alert Forecast for March 24 at 11 p.m.
Gwyneth Paltrow takes stand in Utah ski crash trial
Oscar winner and lifestyle influencer Gwyneth Paltrow took the stand Friday to defend herself in a Utah courtroom over claims that she recklessly crashed into a man while skiing in 2016. CBS2's Maurice DuBois reports.
Princeton University's Cinderella run in NCAA Tournament ends
Princeton University students got together on campus for a March Madness watch party Friday night.
Manhattan fashion designer's overdose death declared a homicide
An overdose of fentanyl and other drugs that led to the death of a Manhattan fashion designer has now been declared a homicide. Investigators believe it could be connected to a string of similar robberies targeting people in bars. CBS2's Ali Bauman has been following the disturbing trend.
Security efforts beefed up outside courthouse amid Trump investigation
The Manhattan grand jury in the Donald Trump investigation had the day off Friday, but officers are still working around the clock as security is being beefed up at the courthouse. CBS2's Dick Brennan reports.
