Judge Orders New Hearing In Bridgegate Complaint Against Christie
State Superior Court Judge Bonnie Mizdol reversed the municipal court finding of probable cause and sent the case back to the lower court for a new hearing on the issue.
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State Superior Court Judge Bonnie Mizdol reversed the municipal court finding of probable cause and sent the case back to the lower court for a new hearing on the issue.
A New Jersey judge says she'll rule by the end of the week on a request to appoint a special prosecutor to consider a citizen's complaint against Gov. Chris Christie in the George Washington Bridge lane-closure scandal.
The officers were escorting the whale, that swam up the Hudson River, back toward New York Harbor shortly before 5:30 p.m.
Red, white and blue lit up the New York City sky on Veterans Day, shining a light on the country's most courageous.
The New Jersey governor said in an interview on "CBS This Morning'' that Friday's guilty verdicts against two former aides confirms his belief that only three people were responsible.
The jury in the George Washington Bridge lane-closing case is asking the judge about an issue at the heart of the government's case.
Michael Critchley cast client Bridget Kelly as a single mother faced with an administration more concerned with keeping Christie's nascent presidential hopes alive than with exposing the truth.
The man reached the top of the tower, according to Port Authority spokesman Steve Coleman.
Shirtless man on top of New Jersey tower causes major delays on upper deck of George Washington Bridge.
Protesters chained themselves together on the George Washington Bridge, disrupting traffic during the height of the morning rush hour Wednesday.
Bridget Kelly testified Tuesday that an email she sent saying "time for some traffic problems'' referred to a traffic study and was not indicative of a political retaliation plot.
On this day 85 years ago, New York and New Jersey were forever linked as the gates swung open for the first time at the George Washington Bridge.
Bridget Kelly is accused of plotting with two other former Christie allies to close lanes on the bridge as revenge against the Democratic mayor of Fort Lee who wouldn't endorse the Republican governor's re-election effort.
A judge signed the summons Thursday, sending the case to the Bergen County prosecutor's office, which will decide whether the case will lead to an indictment.
David Wildstein told jurors he was told by Christie senior staffers to resign in December 2013, three months after the September lane realignment at the bridge.
Speaking Tuesday on the radio show "Ask The Governor," Christie was asked if not for the bridgegate scandal, would it have been him debating against Hillary Clinton Monday night.
A tractor-trailer accident snarled traffic on the GW Bridge and beyond early this afternoon. The accident and subsequent fuel spill tangled all the roads leading to the bridge from the New York and New Jersey sides.
Port Authority of New York and New Jersey executive director Patrick Foye testified Thursday that officials wanted to fire David Wildstein for months before the traffic jams in Fort Lee in September 2013.
Police rescued a puppy who was hit by a truck on the George Washington Bridge.
Last Saturday, 6-month-old Ronin wriggled out his collar while out for a walk with his owners on Fort Washington Avenue in Manhattan.
According to a new court filing, a former Chris Christie aide texted to a colleague that the New Jersey governor "flat out lied" at a news conference about the George Washington Bridge lane-closing scandal.
It was a busy morning for Port Authority police officers based out of Fort Lee, New Jersey.
A ruling from the 3rd Circuit Court of Appeals in Philadelphia Thursday calls for a June 6 hearing to decide whether to release the list.
Someone included in a list of unindicted co-conspirator in the 2013 George Washington Bridge lane-closing case in New Jersey wants a federal appeals court to keep the names secret.
Commuters, expect another weekend of potential traffic headache if you're planning on traveling over the George Washington Bridge.
A 9-year-old boy is recovering at a Brooklyn hospital after he was shot in the leg Thursday afternoon.
Nico Hischier scored two goals to lead the Devils to a 4-2 victory over the Predators on Thursday night.
The Charlotte Hornets snapped the New York Knicks' seven-game winning streak with a 114-103 victory Thursday night.
Ilya Sorokin made 26 saves to help the Islanders beat the Stars 2-1 on Thursday night.
A New York City schools staffer was killed in Mount Vernon over the weekend, police say.
A 9-year-old boy is recovering at a Brooklyn hospital after he was shot in the leg Thursday afternoon.
A New York City schools staffer was killed in Mount Vernon over the weekend, police say.
Some students in New York City public schools say they feel like they're being spied on as they leave classes on bathroom breaks and other hall pass reasons.
Accused Gilgo Beach serial killer Rex Heuermann is likely to change his plea to guilty when he next appears in court, a source with knowledge of the case tells CBS News New York's Carolyn Gusoff.
Just days before the start of Holy Week, the NYPD is investigating two recent incidents of vandalism at churches in Queens as hate crimes.
It may not feel like spring right away, but Friday's weather does deliver a clear shift in the air in New York City.
The New York City area will be under a wind advisory Monday with periods of heavy rain and severe thunderstorms expected across the region.
The New York area is in for a mild weekend before the weather takes a turn to start the work week.
It will be rainy on Thursday morning, and the weather will change to snow as temperatures drop across the Tri-State Area.
Thunderstorms are expected in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut this weekend after severe weather hit the Midwest.
Gov. Mikie Sherrill signed three bills into law Wednesday limiting the power of ICE agents in New Jersey.
A 16-year-old boy is fighting for his life after he was stabbed Tuesday in Hackensack, New Jersey, his family told CBS News New York.
Gov. Mikie Sherrill signed an executive order Tuesday that pushes NJ Transit to improve the rider experience.
ICE agents began patrolling at JFK Airport in NYC and Newark Airport in New Jersey on Monday.
The air traffic control tower at Newark Liberty airport in New Jersey was evacuated early Monday, after a report of smoke inside the tower.
Accused Gilgo Beach serial killer Rex Heuermann is likely to change his plea to guilty when he next appears in court, a source with knowledge of the case tells CBS News New York's Carolyn Gusoff.
A second person was arrested Tuesday in connection with a 2021 acid attack on Long Island college student Nafiah Ikram.
High school students are helping residents in assisted living in Long Island, New York feel a bit more confident with makeovers.
Two of the most storied programs in men's college basketball, St. John's and Kansas, will battle it out later Sunday.
A Long Island teenager accused of killing his ex-girlfriend in November allegedly plotted to burglarize the victim's home.
The New York City Council has passed legislation to allow the NYPD to set up buffer zones around schools and houses of worship.
President Trump said he would sign an executive order to "immediately" pay TSA officers, who have gone without pay for more than a month.
Deposed Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro and his wife appeared Thursday in federal court in Manhattan. Here's a look at his life behind bars.
A Trump administration official has made new criminal referrals against New York Attorney General Letitia James to federal prosecutors in Miami and Chicago for two cases of possible homeowner's insurance fraud, sources told CBS News.
Gov. Mikie Sherrill signed three bills into law Wednesday limiting the power of ICE agents in New Jersey.
What started as a sinus infection left a Long Island teenager fighting for his life, requiring emergency brain surgery.
Older adults in New Jersey recorded the highest number of suspected overdose deaths in 2025, according to the New Jersey Department of Health.
The first case of mpox clade I has been detected in New York City, health officials said Friday. Of the two types of mpox, clade I is known to cause more severe disease and death.
Heights University Hospital, formerly known as Christ Hospital, shuttered its emergency room Saturday night.
New Jersey Sen. Andy Kim is opening up about his father's Alzheimer's diagnosis in hopes of helping others struggling like him to care for their loved ones.
Rapper Megan Thee Stallion made her Broadway debut Tuesday night, adding some of her own big hits to "Moulin Rouge! The Musical."
CBS News announced Friday that CBS News Radio will be shutting down this spring after nearly 100 years of broadcasting, citing "challenging economic realities."
Bodycam video footage of Justin Timberlake's June 2024 DWI arrest on Long Island was released to the media Friday.
Chuck Norris' family said his death at 86 was sudden, but did not share any details on the cause.
ABC has canceled its already filmed season of "The Bachelorette" starring Taylor Frankie Paul after video surfaced of a 2023 incident in which she was charged with assault.
Nico Hischier scored two goals to lead the Devils to a 4-2 victory over the Predators on Thursday night.
The Charlotte Hornets snapped the New York Knicks' seven-game winning streak with a 114-103 victory Thursday night.
Ilya Sorokin made 26 saves to help the Islanders beat the Stars 2-1 on Thursday night.
The Mets chased Paul Skenes in the first inning of his worst major league start, beating the Pirates 11-7 on Thursday.
Aaron Judge went hitless on opening day for the first time and struck out four times for the first time since September 2024, but the New York Yankees still produced plenty of offense and beat San Francisco 7-0 in the debut of Giants manager Tony Vitello as the major league season began.
From World War II to modern mixology, women in Brooklyn fought for their place behind the bar. This Women's History Month, their legacy continues to influence the city's nightlife.
A new performing arts venue with a focus on immigrant stories is opening in Upper Manhattan this fall. CBS News New York's Noëlle Lilley got an exclusive tour of the construction that will give The People's Theatre its first home in more than 15 years.
Members of the Apollo Theater, where Kiki Shepard left her mark for 15 years, reflect on her legacy after the Harlem icon's death at age 74.
The Rev. Al Sharpton is calling on New York City to help protect the Merchant's House Museum in Manhattan after a recent discovery revealed connections to the Underground Railroad.
A Harlem school is teaching students how to love, honor and care for their natural hair.
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.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Dogs got decked out for the annual Tompkins Square Halloween Dog Parade in New York City's East Village on Saturday.
Cosplayers flooded New York City's Javits Center in October 2024 for the annual New York Comic Con convention.
The New York City Department of Transportation is conducting another so-called "pothole blitz" for the third weekend in a row.
A child was shot in Brooklyn and rushed to the hospital Thursday afternoon. CBS News New York's Adi Guajardo reports.
Thursday was opening day at Citi Field, and the Mets beat the Pittsburgh Pirates in front of a sellout crowd. CBS News New York's Doug Williams and Larry Ridley report.
The five-alarm blaze started at around 5:30 a.m. on East 184th Street between Bassford and Bathgate avenues in the Belmont section. More than 300 firefighters and emergency personnel responded. CBS News New York's John Dias reports.
Accused Gilgo Beach serial killer Rex Heuermann is likely to change his plea to guilty when he next appears in court, a source with knowledge of the case tells CBS News New York's Carolyn Gusoff. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/4swIGDL
