Likely Interim Newark Mayor Outlines Crime-Fighting Plans
Besides all the new development in Newark that left U.S. Senator-elect Cory Booker will leave behind, the city's crime problem will also be left for others to tackle.
Besides all the new development in Newark that left U.S. Senator-elect Cory Booker will leave behind, the city's crime problem will also be left for others to tackle.
The state's highest court ruled unanimously Friday to uphold a lower-court order that gay weddings must start Monday and to deny a delay that was sought by Gov. Chris Christie's administration.
A day after winning New Jersey's vacant Senate seat, Booker said he's talking to officials in Washington about when he might be sworn in.
Lautenberg died in June after nearly three decades in the U.S. Senate. Many people would agree that he is owed a debt of gratitude but not everybody agrees that his widow Bonnie should receive $174-thousand, funded by taxpayers.
A massive grassy lot at the corner of Springfield Avenue and Jones Street where high-rise brick housing projects once sat will be transformed into what's billed as Springfield Avenue Marketplace.
Democrat Cory Booker thanked New Jerseyans for coming out to vote Wednesday, as he won the special election to complete the final year of the late U.S. Sen. Frank Lautenberg's term.
Besides asking for votes, both candidates are reminding voters that the special election is on Wednesday, a day when polls usually are not open.
A Monmouth University poll released Monday finds the Newark mayor maintaining a double-digit lead, 52 to 42 percent among likely voters.
Democratic National Committee Chairwoman Debbie Wasserman-Schultz and U.S. Sen. Robert Menendez joined Booker on Sunday.
Palin, backed by the tea party, headlined a rally for Republican candidate Steve Lonegan at the New Egypt Speedway. Lonegan faces Newark Mayor and Democratic candidate Cory Booker in Wednesday's election.
The Whole Foods will take up 29,000 square feet on the main floor of the old historic Hahne department store building on Broad Street near the Rutgers Newark campus, the Prudential Center and NJPAC.
The election, to fill the remaining year of the late Democratic Sen. Frank Lautenberg's term, is Oct. 16.
It has been revealed that Booker has been exchanging tweets with a woman who bares her body at a vegan strip club in Portland, Ore.
Chris Christie may be backing Cory Booker's competitor in their Senate race, but the Newark mayor was being friendly with the governor Wednesday.
A new Quinnipiac University poll finds the race for U.S. Senate in New Jersey has tightened. The special election is scheduled for Oct. 16.
Newark Mayor and New Jersey U.S. Senate candidate Cory Booker announced Monday that he will be resigning from the board of the Web startup company he co-founded, according to a published report.
The U.S. Senate candidate and his wife earned $1 million over three years.
Lonegan announced his lawsuit Friday on the steps of Newark City Hall, WCBS 880's Levon Putney reports.
The latest victim is a 14-year-old boy who was gunned down in the courtyard of the Riverview Terrace housing complex Wednesday.
The Fairleigh Dickinson-PublicMind poll out Thursday finds Gov. Chris Christie and Cory Booker each have 50 percent support.
Saying it's obvious the war on drugs has not worked, Newark Mayor Cory Booker called Wednesday for an end to minimum sentencing for low-level drug offenders.
Matt Damon and Ben Affleck will be among the headliners for a Hollywood fundraiser on behalf of New Jersey U.S. Senate candidate Cory Booker, according to a published report.
Booker, a Democrat, won last week's primary and will face Republican Steve Lonegan in the special general election October.
The Oct. 16 special election will determine who completes the last 15 months of Sen. Frank Lautenberg's term.
Carlos Rodón won his seventh straight start as the Yankees topped the Royals 4-2 on Monday night.
As part of its 90th anniversary celebration, Harlem's historic venue honored Kenneth "Babyface" Edmonds on Monday.
Part of the South Mountain Reservation was closed to the public after police fatally shot a bear that became aggressive toward people.
People who live at two buildings maintained by New York City's alleged "worst" landlord say they should now own their apartments in order to make repairs after he went to jail.
Hearing aids aren't typically covered by insurance, but coverage varies and there are exceptions you should know.
As part of its 90th anniversary celebration, Harlem's historic venue honored Kenneth "Babyface" Edmonds on Monday.
People who live at two buildings maintained by New York City's alleged "worst" landlord say they should now own their apartments in order to make repairs after he went to jail.
Caring for aging parents can be stressful, expensive and tough to balance with a full-time job. But some couples in the so-called "sandwich generation" say there is a silver lining.
Mark Anthony Giordano, 13, fell to his death while riding an e-bike at the parking garage by the Metro-North station in Harrison.
CEO Janno Lieber says MTA to try to figure out funding without congestion pricing tolling plan.
Sunday afternoon will shape up nicely once the rain clears!
Saturday's breeze will simmer down as clouds start to increase in New York City overnight.
Friday looks to be a very nice day. A stray shower is possible, but mainly to the north of the city.
Morning showers will be followed by partly sunny skies on Monday.
Saturday was another stunning day, and Sunday looks pretty decent as well.
Drivers should expect lane closures and delays at the Holland Tunnel, Lincoln Tunnel, Bayonne Bridge and Goethals Bridge this week around New York City.
Sunday afternoon will shape up nicely once the rain clears!
Saturday's breeze will simmer down as clouds start to increase in New York City overnight.
A huge fire destroyed a home, damaged others and caused hundreds of power outages in Bayonne, New Jersey on Friday night.
New Jersey police say an off-duty NYPD officer shot a man with his department-issued firearm after a late-night crash in Camden County.
CEO Janno Lieber says MTA to try to figure out funding without congestion pricing tolling plan.
The India national cricket team beat its archrival Pakistan in the T20 Cricket World Cup on Sunday in Long Island, New York.
A boil water order has been lifted two days after a water main break flooded some Nassau County streets.
There is increased security around Sunday's highly anticipated game between India and Pakistan at the Cricket World Cup in Nassau County amid a new ISIS-K threat.
Sunday afternoon will shape up nicely once the rain clears!
CEO Janno Lieber says MTA to try to figure out funding without congestion pricing tolling plan.
Former President Donald Trump's pre-sentencing interview with the New York probation office took place virtually on Monday.
Jose Uribe, a star witness in the prosecution's case against Sen. Bob Menendez, detailed his alleged conversations with the New Jersey Democrat.
Both the prosecution and the defense gave their closing arguments in Hunter Biden's gun trial on Monday.
People lined Fifth Avenue from 44th Street up to 79th to celebrate the 67th Puerto Rican Day Parade.
Caring for aging parents can be stressful, expensive and tough to balance with a full-time job. But some couples in the so-called "sandwich generation" say there is a silver lining.
New York is expanding access to doula services and becoming the first in the nation to give mothers 20 hours paid time off for prenatal care.
There has been one reported case of a new sexually transmitted form of ringworm in New York City, health officials say.
Tainted cucumbers may be behind bacteria strain that has sickened people in 25 states and the District of Columbia.
Recall involves Wegmans Italian Classics Uncured Pepperoni sold at regional grocery chain's stores in eight states.
As part of its 90th anniversary celebration, Harlem's historic venue honored Kenneth "Babyface" Edmonds on Monday.
Howard University announced it is cutting ties to Sean "Diddy" Combs, rescinding his honorary degree and disbanding a scholarship program in his name.
Pat Sajak, who hosted "Wheel of Fortune" for 41 years, will hand the reins over to Ryan Seacrest.
Pat Sajak and Vanna White have been one of television's most iconic duos since they started working on "Wheel of Fortune" together in 1982.
"Piece by Piece" will feature Pharrell Williams voicing himself in animated LEGO form, accompanied by some A-list collaborators from his chart-topping career.
Carlos Rodón won his seventh straight start as the Yankees topped the Royals 4-2 on Monday night.
UConn's title-winning head coach Dan Hurley has turned down the offer to be the Los Angeles Lakers' head coach.
Three fans pleaded guilty in the first conviction for racism-related cases in professional soccer in Spain.
The India national cricket team beat its archrival Pakistan in the T20 Cricket World Cup on Sunday in Long Island, New York.
The Yankees hit three homers in their 6-4 win over the Dodgers on Sunday night.
As part of its 90th anniversary celebration, Harlem's historic venue honored Kenneth "Babyface" Edmonds on Monday.
Harlem's historic Apollo Theater is celebrating its 90th anniversary with the opening of new stages and plans for renovations under new leadership.
A Brooklyn community is on edge after a mosque in their neighborhood was vandalized, the latest in a rise of suspected New York City hate crimes in 2024.
The program is free and all specialized bikes are provided to riders when they arrive.
The Brooklyn Public Library is working hard to keep kids read all summer, and CBS New York is a proud partner in this effort.
Tens of thousands of people flooded Manhattan streets on June 2, 2024 for the 60th annual Israel Day on Fifth Parade.
The Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore collapsed early Tuesday, March 26 after a column was struck by a container ship that reportedly lost power, sending vehicles and people into the Patapsco River.
The 50th Annual Village Halloween Parade drew massive crowds, celebrating the theme "Upside/Down:Inside/OUT."
As much of the northeast experiences heavy rains, parts of New York City are beginning to flood.
Thousands of people flooded Union Square on Friday for a PlayStation giveaway promoted by livestreamer Kai Cenat.
The United Nations Security Council approved a plan laid out by President Biden. Now, the U.S. says Hamas has to take the deal. CBS New York's Dick Brennan reports.
CBS New York's Lonnie Quinn says the only real chance for rain over the next seven days is on Friday.
Lieber spoke Monday for the first time since Gov. Kathy Hochul announced the indefinite delay of the tolling plan. CBS New York's Ali Bauman reports.
CBS New York's Jenna DeAngelis has the latest from East Flatbush.
Four hostages were rescued over the weekend. Hamas says nearly 300 Palestinians were killed in the surprise attack. CBS New York's Lisa Rozner reports.