Fire that tore through East Orange, N.J. apartment building possibly arson
Dozens of people were displaced as a result of the 6 a.m. Sunday blaze at the building on Washington and Hillyer Streets.
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Dozens of people were displaced as a result of the 6 a.m. Sunday blaze at the building on Washington and Hillyer Streets.
Caneiro is accused of killing his brother Keith, sister-in-law Jennifer and their two young children at the family's home eight years ago in Colts Neck, and then setting that home on fire. CBS News New York's Christine Sloan reports.
Dozens of people were displaced after Sunday's fire. CBS News New York's Nick Caloway reports.
Dozens of residents were displaced after the fire on Washington Street injured more than 30 people, including two firefighters.
President Trump's crackdown on sanctuary policies named three dozen cities in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut, but has since been taken down.
Someone behind the wheel of a stolen car drove over an East Orange school's football field and into basketball court bleachers Tuesday, police say.
Dozens of residents in one New Jersey apartment building have been living without heat for weeks. CBS News New York's Nick Caloway headed to East Orange to get some answers.
A fire broke out at a home in East Orange, New Jersey on Tuesday. Dan Rice reports from Chopper 2.
The New Jersey Department of Education says the East Orange School District violated state regulations by failing to promptly notify the DOE about the conditions that caused their fiscal deficit.
East Orange parents are demanding transparency from their school district after dozens of educators were laid off due to budget gaps.
Parents and educators in East Orange, New Jersey are demanding answers after the school board voted to suddenly lay off about 100 staff members. CBS News New York's Ali Bauman reports.
The East Orange school district had another half day Friday, as it deals with a $25 million deficit and massive layoffs.
Parents in East Orange are demanding answers after another school day was cut short in their district. CBS News New York's Christine Sloan has more on how this problem has escalated all the way to the governor's office.
The East Orange school district is dealing with a $25 million deficit and layoffs are coming in December. CBS News New York's Christine Sloan reports.
The school board voted Wednesday night to lay off nearly 100 employees due to budget issues. Now, it's day two of early dismissal. CBS News New York's Shosh Bedrosian reports.
Schools in East Orange, New Jersey will be on a half day schedule for the second straight day Friday after the district announced it will be laying off dozens of employees.
Schools in East Orange, New Jersey will be on a half day schedule for the second straight day Friday after the district announced it will be laying off dozens of employees. Thursday night, an emergency school board meeting was held. As CBS News New York's Lori Bordonaro reports, parents and students are concerned about the impact on classrooms.
Schools in East Orange, New Jersey went on a half day schedule Thursday after the district announced it will be laying off dozens of employees. CBS News New York's Nick Caloway reports.
Schools in East Orange are on a half day schedule after the district announced it will be laying off nearly 100 employees. CBS News New York's Nick Caloway reports from New Jersey.
The East Orange School District in New Jersey is expected to cut nearly 100 jobs due to financial struggles.
Some painful cuts are coming to a New Jersey school district that's already strapped for cash. CBS News New York's Christina Fan has the story from East Orange.
The East Orange School District in New Jersey has voted to make significant cuts, laying off teachers and coaches. CBS News New York's Alecia Reid was at Wednesday's heated school board meeting, where the superintendent says there is no other choice for the already strapped district.
Legendary singer Dionne Warwick was celebrated in her hometown of East Orange, New Jersey on Friday. CBS News New York's Dick Brennan reports.
Music legend Dionne Warwick got a big honor in her hometown of East Orange, New Jersey on Friday. The multi-Grammy Award winner attended a street renaming ceremony.
CBS News New York's John Dias has more from East Orange on what they're dealing with and what city officials have to say.
Jazz Chisholm Jr. homered in consecutive at-bats against All-Star Braxton Ashcraft and drove in five runs, powering the Yankees to an 8-5 victory over the Pirates on Monday night.
Cooper Pratt hit his first major league homer to help spoil Freddy Peralta's return to Milwaukee as the Brewers defeated the Mets 8-3 on Monday night.
The New York City health commissioner revealed more somber news on Monday, announcing the fourth death related to the Upper East Side Legionnaires' disease cluster.
A specialized program from God's Love We Deliver is serving nearly 400 veterans with medically tailored meals, while helping combat isolation and ease the challenges of life after military service.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani is doubling down on his promise to arrest Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu when he arrives for the United Nations General Assembly in a few weeks.
The New York City health commissioner revealed more somber news on Monday, announcing the fourth death related to the Upper East Side Legionnaires' disease cluster.
A specialized program from God's Love We Deliver is serving nearly 400 veterans with medically tailored meals, while helping combat isolation and ease the challenges of life after military service.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani is doubling down on his promise to arrest Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu when he arrives for the United Nations General Assembly in a few weeks.
Police say a man who has been doing business as a naturopathic doctor in the Bronx has been arrested after a 27-year-old woman came in for a treatment over the weekend and later died at the hospital.
There have been major developments in the case of a social media influencer who was gunned down last summer on the Cross County Parkway in Westchester.
Stormy weather will return to the New York City area Tuesday after a brief reprieve.
Storms brought flooding rains, damaging winds, hail and lightning to New York and New Jersey on Saturday.
While the air quality is improving, haze still lingers as New Yorkers brace for upcoming rain and possibly severe storms Saturday.
A tornado warning was issued in parts of New Jersey on Thursday evening.
A heat advisory is in effect until Wednesday night for most of the Tri-State Area, with feels-like temperatures reaching into the 100s.
There have been major developments in the case of a social media influencer who was gunned down last summer on the Cross County Parkway in Westchester.
Two young children were killed during the crash in Barnegat Bay between Berkeley Township and Seaside Heights on Sunday night.
Madonna, Justin Bieber, BTS and Shakira each brought a bit of one of their hits to the World Cup's first halftime show in a whirlwind performance Sunday that also squeezed in Burna Boy, Ted Lasso and many Muppets.
Hundreds of fans packed the American Dream mall on Sunday to watch the World Cup final between Argentina and Spain on a big screen and inside restaurants.
Stormy weather will return to the New York City area Tuesday after a brief reprieve.
Matthew Smith, 21, pleaded guilty to driving drunk and crashing his pickup truck into Patricia Espinosa's car, killing her.
Democratic socialists have had a number of big victories lately, both in the New York City area and nationally. That begs the question: are they the new political force in the United States?
A memorial service was held on Long Island on Friday night for victims of TWA Flight 800, marking 30 years since the deadly crash. CBS News New York's Allen Devlin reports.
A large gun and drug bust in Nassau County led to six arrests.
Friday marks 30 years since TWA Flight 800 exploded in midair off of Long Island minutes after taking off from JFK Airport en route to Paris. CBS News New York's Carolyn Gusoff reports.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani is doubling down on his promise to arrest Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu when he arrives for the United Nations General Assembly in a few weeks.
Democratic socialists have had a number of big victories lately, both in the New York City area and nationally. That begs the question: are they the new political force in the United States?
White House border czar Tom Homan said "I think body cameras are the way to go" after fatal shootings by federal immigration officers in Texas and Maine earlier this month.
The following is the transcript of an interview with New York Gov. Kathy Hochul, a Democrat, that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on July 19, 2026.
It will be the first meeting between President Trump and Sheinbaum since December after months of verbal sparring. Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney is also expected to attend.
For the third day in a row, the NYC Health Department has announced a death in the Upper East Side Legionnaires' disease cluster.
A second death has been reported in connection to the Legionnaires' disease cluster on the Upper East Side, health officials said Saturday.
One death has been reported in connection to the Legionnaires' disease cluster on New York City's Upper East Side, health officials say.
Farmers in New Jersey say the cyclosporiasis outbreaks across the country are providing an opportunity to get to know your local farmer.
Taylor Farms said none of its branded salads or kits contain the iceberg lettuce associated with the outbreak.
Madonna, Justin Bieber, BTS and Shakira each brought a bit of one of their hits to the World Cup's first halftime show in a whirlwind performance Sunday that also squeezed in Burna Boy, Ted Lasso and many Muppets.
Brenda Fricker won an Academy Award for 1989's "My Left Foot," played the Pigeon Lady in "Home Alone 2" and appeared in "A Time to Kill" and "So I Married an Axe Murderer."
New Zealand actor Sam Neill, known for "Jurassic Park" and "The Piano," died Monday at 78, his family says.
The final show of Jay-Z's anniversary concert series at Yankee Stadium was delayed for hours after hundreds of ticketless fans flooded the gates and breached security, according to officials.
Jay-Z and some very special guests took over Yankee Stadium on Friday night, performing to a sold-out crowd.
Jazz Chisholm Jr. homered in consecutive at-bats against All-Star Braxton Ashcraft and drove in five runs, powering the Yankees to an 8-5 victory over the Pirates on Monday night.
Cooper Pratt hit his first major league homer to help spoil Freddy Peralta's return to Milwaukee as the Brewers defeated the Mets 8-3 on Monday night.
Five Yankees pitchers combined on a four-hitter as New York edged the Dodgers 2-1 to split their day-night doubleheader Sunday.
The New York Mets won a series in Philadelphia for the first time in nearly four years, beating the Phillies 6-1 on Sunday.
Yoshinobu Yamamoto pitched a four-hitter, and the Dodgers defeated the Yankees 8-2 in the opener of their day-night doubleheader Sunday.
A specialized program from God's Love We Deliver is serving nearly 400 veterans with medically tailored meals, while helping combat isolation and ease the challenges of life after military service.
The Newtown Creek Alliance community science project gives students hands-on experience monitoring the health of one of the most polluted waterways in the U.S.
The FIFA World Cup is delivering a business boost for many bars and restaurants across New York City, but not every industry is seeing the same payoff.
Two Upper West Side children went on a mission to visit 40 playgrounds in one day, hoping to set a record.
Eddie Palmieri, the East Harlem legend who revolutionized Latin music, now has a street renamed in his honor.
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.
CBS News New York's Lonnie Quinn says flooding is possible, and some of the rain could linger into Wednesday.
Storms are expected to hit the city on Tuesday, so anxiety in flood-prone areas is high. CBS News New York's Naveen Dhaliwal reports.
CBS News New York's Dick Brennan speaks to experts about whether the mayor has the authority to do so.
The driver is wanted for hitting a 50-year-old woman on White Plains Road and East Gun Hill Road in Williamsbridge and then taking off. CBS News New York's Kristine Johnson reports.
The building at 26 Federal Plaza holds immigration hearings, along with ICE and FBI offices. Three people were injured in the attack. CBS News New York's Allen Devlin reports.
