Fire rips through vacant building in Irvington, New Jersey
CBS New York has learned the building was vacant, but neighbors feared the flames would spread to other apartments. John Dias has an update from the scene.
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CBS New York has learned the building was vacant, but neighbors feared the flames would spread to other apartments. John Dias has an update from the scene.
Firefighters battled a raging fire early Monday in Essex County, New Jersey. CBS New York's John Dias has an update from the scene.
Chopper 2 is overhead, where heavy flames and smoke are coming from the building.
Investigators said they were unsuccessful, but they did steal a small bag and a backpack that were later discarded.
Recent incidents in Fairfield and Verona have residents on edge. CBS New York's Christine Sloan reports.
The county executive introduced a proposal to name the Division of Family Assistance and Benefits headquarters after Sheila Oliver.
The owner of Bagels by Jarrett says he's facing thousands of dollars in fines and possible jail time for alleged zoning violations.
The owner of a bagel shop in West Orange, New Jersey thinks he's being unfairly cited by the town's zoning department because he keeps the shades down. CBS New York's Nick Caloway reports.
Oliver, 71, spent much of her career in Newark before she broke barriers and became the first Black woman elected lieutenant governor.
The late lieutenant governor of New Jersey spent much of her career in Newark before she broke barriers, CBS New York's Christine Sloan reports.
The lieutenant governor is lying in state as part of a three-day celebration of life. CBS New York's Christine Sloan has the latest on how she's being remembered.
Neighbors say the encounters with the animal happened earlier this week in western Essex County.
Investigators said the fire truck was en route to a call when it crashed at Lafayette and Mulberry streets late Sunday night.
The pop-up store helps children fill their backpacks with essentials for the new school year.
Authorities said they don't believe the two incidents are connected but added they have surveillance video.
The sheriff's office is offering a $10,000 reward for information leading to an arrest in reported bias incidents in Essex County.
A business owner recently received a threatening call and in a separate incident a cafe's front door glass was smashed.
Investigators in Essex County are working to learn more about what they're calling two bias incidents. One of the crimes targeted the LGBTQ+ community. The investigation is unfolding in West Orange. CBS New York's Christine Sloan explains. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/3rHxJog
Prosecutors say two businesses were targeted last week in West Orange.
Officials in Essex County say swimming is prohibited in that area because it's so dangerous.
Sources tell CBS New York 18-year-old Nicholas Edwards was shot as he was driving on Monday night.
A source said Nicholas Edwards was driving a Mercedes when he was shot, forcing him to lose control and crash.
A source said Nicholas Edwards was driving a Mercedes when he was shot, forcing him to lose control and crash. CBS New York's Lisa Rozner reports.
A police-involved shooting in a Newark neighborhood caused quite a scare for people waking up.
Essex County officials said the Juneteenth New Jersey organizers were planning too big of an event in too little time.
Logan Gilbert pitched six innings and combined with three relievers on a four-hitter as the Mariners ended a six-game skid with a 1-0 victory over the Yankees on Thursday.
Luigi Mangione, accused in the 2024 killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, is in discussions about a possible plea deal on federal charges, sources familiar with the matter told CBS News.
Cade Klubnik's confidence on the field has impressed his Jets teammates just as much as his big throws and quick grasp of the playbook.
The New York City Council may soon make it easier for dog owners to clean up after their pets.
Deputies identified the trio as Drake Lee Milam, 33; his girlfriend, Porsche Bancroft, 32; and her mother, Angela Garrett, 52.
Luigi Mangione, accused in the 2024 killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, is in discussions about a possible plea deal on federal charges, sources familiar with the matter told CBS News.
The New York City Council may soon make it easier for dog owners to clean up after their pets.
The NYPD is investigating the death of a 15-year-old boy who was found shot in the head in a Bronx apartment.
Police say they are investigating a deli fire that injured one person and damaged a row of Bronx businesses as possible arson.
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul is allocating millions of dollars to immigrant children days before new anti-ICE state legislation takes effect.
The potential for severe storms and downpours returns to the Tri-State Area Monday as sweltering temperatures continue.
Monday will be a First Alert Weather Day due to the possibility of afternoon and evening thunderstorms and high heat indices near 100 degrees.
The New York area will get some brief relief Sunday from the humid weather.
Friday evening brought yet another round of prolific thunderstorms to the Tri-State Area.
A 16-year-old boy was killed after he was hit Wednesday night by a Metro-North train going from Danbury to South Norwalk, police said.
Rey Grabato II is wanted by the FBI for allegedly scamming hundreds of New Jersey investors out of millions.
Belleville residents said flames broke out in a home on Crescent Terrace just before 3 a.m. Thursday, before spreading.
A family in Newark, New Jersey, is demanding answers after a teenager was hit by a driver and killed while walking home Sunday night.
A string of cyberattacks on water systems across the nation, including in New Jersey, has put many local towns on edge.
Police have made an arrest after a mother and child were hit crossing the street Tuesday morning in New Jersey.
The grieving family is trying to get to the bottom of what happened to two men found shot dead in their home. CBS News New York's Aziza Shuler reports.
The sister of two brothers who police say were shot to death in their Long Island home is opening up about her loss. CBS News New York's Adi Guajardo reports.
A double homicide investigation is underway in Hempstead, where two men were found shot in a home Wednesday morning. CBS News New York's Adi Guajardo reports.
A Long Island man caught on camera buying booze and speeding nearly 80 mph into a crowded nail salon, killing four people, was sentenced Wednesday. CBS News New York's Jennifer McLogan reports.
Neighbors told CBS News New York's John Dias two brothers were killed inside their home on Wednesday morning.
Tehran has asserted that the Strait of Hormuz is "under Iran's control and management" after President Trump said the U.S. might "keep it."
A string of cyberattacks on water systems across the nation, including in New Jersey, has put many local towns on edge.
President Trump secretly moved from Air Force One to another plane within a day of U.S. and Turkish intelligence picking up on an Iranian plot to fire a missile at the jet, CBS News has learned.
A new poll in the New York governor's race shows Gov. Kathy Hochul's lead over challenger Bruce Blakeman narrowing as likely voters start focusing on the November ballot.
President Trump said Karoline Leavitt will be leaving her role to focus on her young family.
New Yorkers who buy their own health insurance could pay more as insurers file requests with the State Department of Financial Services to increase premiums.
In a wide-ranging interview with the CBS News partner BBC News, Hunter Biden grew emotional as he discussed his father's condition, describing it as very sad to watch.
The New York Hotel and Gaming Trades Council claims The High Line Hotel tested positive for Legionella bacteria twice this summer.
Several lawsuits were announced Thursday against New York City and others connected to a deadly 2025 Legionnaires' outbreak in Harlem.
Gov. Kathy Hochul signed new legislation Wednesday to strengthen inspections on cooling towers in New York City.
Latin music stars Marc Anthony, Feid, and others are set to perform at a benefit concert in Miami on August 16.
Actor and comedian Bowen Yang will portray Mary Todd Lincoln in Broadway's "Oh, Mary!" for a limited 12-week run starting in September.
Designer John Galliano is known for his theatrical and dramatic designs, but his legacy is also marked by antisemitic and racist comments.
"The Sopranos" actor Vincent Pastore is being remembered as a fixture in his Bronx community.
Vincent Pastore played Salvatore "Big Pussy" Bonpensiero on all six seasons of "The Sopranos," which aired from 1999 to 2007.
Logan Gilbert pitched six innings and combined with three relievers on a four-hitter as the Mariners ended a six-game skid with a 1-0 victory over the Yankees on Thursday.
Cade Klubnik's confidence on the field has impressed his Jets teammates just as much as his big throws and quick grasp of the playbook.
The Yankees erased an early deficit and pulled away for a 10-5 victory over the skidding Mariners on Wednesday night.
Ryan McMahon and Trent Grisham each hit a two-run single in the seventh inning to send the Yankees past the slumping Mariners 4-1 on Tuesday night.
Martín Pérez pitched six more scoreless innings, Ozzie Albies and Matt Olson homered, and the Atlanta Braves beat the New York Mets 4-0.
Some residents of a Queens building say a temporary boiler truck parked outside has become a nearly two-year fixture, emitting smoke they say drifts into their homes.
Harlem Week 2026 brings past and present Harlemites together to honor the neighborhood's legacy.
Parents in Harlem say their children's walk to summer camp is littered with trash, illegal dumping and a growing encampment.
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.
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.
A City Council committee approved a slate of bills to approve the plan, and the entire council may vote on the bills Wednesday.
Researchers at Kindred Companion Sciences altered the DNA of two beagles using gene-editing techniques so they wouldn't produce a key allergen. CBS News' Jarred Hill reports.
The New York City Council may soon make it easier for dog owners to clean up after their pets.
The grieving family is trying to get to the bottom of what happened to two men found shot dead in their home. CBS News New York's Aziza Shuler reports.
City Hall and the Theatre Development Fund are partnering to create a lottery for high school students to see Broadway productions.
