Police: Traffic Stop Leads To Kidnapping Charge For New Jersey Man
According to investigators, the 26-year-old told officers he had two passengers with him, but one of the passengers began yelling for help as he pulled away.
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According to investigators, the 26-year-old told officers he had two passengers with him, but one of the passengers began yelling for help as he pulled away.
The legislative committee looking into the lane closure scandal on the George Washington Bridge has received a federal subpoena involving a former top Port Authority of New York and New Jersey official.
In a year where New York City welcomed a new mayor there have been a host of stories that have shaped the landscape of the Tri-State area, the country and the world over.
People close to the Bridgegate case tell The New York Times that charges in the case might be possible against associates of Gov. Chris Christie under a section of fraud law involving the use of property.
While, as of this past Sunday, many drivers are paying up to $14 to cross the George Washington, Bayonne and Goethals bridges, the Holland and Lincoln tunnels and the Outerbridge Crossing, the cash toll for 18-wheelers is now $114.
Even after a second report was released on the politically motivated lane closures at the George Washington bridge, legislation to overhaul how the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey is governed remains unsigned by both state's governors.
The four Republican members of the Democrat-led legislative panel probing Gov. Chris Christie's connection to the traffic jams unveiled their own 119-page report Monday, just before the panel approved releasing the group's report to the public.
Starting at 3 a.m. Sunday, the tolls jumped 75 cents for cars with E-ZPass, costing $9.75 for off-peak hours and $11.75 for peak times.
It has been more than a year since the lane closure scandal on the George Washington Bridge, and a legislative committee has been investigating why the three access lanes were shut down – snarling traffic.
New Jersey Police Detective Joseph Walker spoke exclusively about the case that had him facing murder charges in Maryland – and advised others to stay level-headed.
Port Authority of New York and New Jersey police spokesman Joe Pentangelo said it's not yet known what caused the crash, which occurred Sunday in Fort Lee.
Gov. Chris Christie says he hasn't decided yet whether he'll run for president.
Christie accused committee members of being more interested in getting their names in the newspapers and on television, and he urged them to finish up their work.
New Jersey lawmakers advanced a bill designed to improve transparency and accountability at the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey.
Port Authority police said the girl's parents, who are from Monroe, were in a Manhattan-bound taxi when the mother went into labor around 6:30 a.m.
New Jersey and national Democratic Party leaders marked the anniversary of the "Bridgegate" scandal with an event in Fort Lee on Monday morning.
Documents first obtained by CBS 2 showed 11 Port Authority police officers on duty at the George Washington Bridge during the late closures had safety concerns, and lawmakers on Thursday wanted to know why the concerns were silenced.
Drivers were not the only ones complaining about the massive traffic tie-ups near the George Washington Bridge in Fort Lee, New Jersey nearly a year ago.
Witnesses said Parsons, of Princeton, N.J., was driving a red 1991 GMC pickup truck when he intentionally drove it into a Honda and a Chrysler, according to Port Authority Police.
The George Washington Bridge bus station will close for a year long facelift on Monday. While construction is underway bus service will continue from the top level of the building.
Emergency crews have rescued a truck driver who fell into a creek after his tractor-trailer crashed through a guardrail and caught fire along the New Jersey Turnpike.
Prosecutors say Figueroa, 33, kidnapped a former girlfriend in Pennsylvania, raped her at a rest stop in New Jersey, set fire to a car dealership in Paterson then led police on a high-speed chase across the GWB.
The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey said there have been 13 suicides and 40 rescues on the span so far this year. There was a total of 16 deaths in 2013.
Crews will be milling and repaving from 8:30 p.m. to 5:30 a.m. in the northbound lanes along an 11-mile stretch beginning at the George Washington Bridge.
Nerdeen Kiswani, co-founder of the group Within Our Lifetime, said the FBI Joint Terrorism Task Force told her about "a plot against my life that was 'about to' take place."
Stocks are heading for a fifth straight weekly loss as oil prices climb and mixed signals on Iran raise fears about inflation and growth.
A 40-foot-long dead whale washed up on Rockaway Beach in Queens Thursday.
Iran-linked cyber criminals accessed FBI Director Kash Patel's personal email account, sources said.
A fire at a Bronx firehouse left at least 14 people with minor injuries. Two firefighters were taken to the hospital for treatment.
Nerdeen Kiswani, co-founder of the group Within Our Lifetime, said the FBI Joint Terrorism Task Force told her about "a plot against my life that was 'about to' take place."
A fire at a Bronx firehouse left at least 14 people with minor injuries. Two firefighters were taken to the hospital for treatment.
St. John's will face the No. 1 overall seed, Duke, in the next round of March Madness Friday.
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.
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.
Nerdeen Kiswani, co-founder of the group Within Our Lifetime, said the FBI Joint Terrorism Task Force told her about "a plot against my life that was 'about to' take place."
St. John's will face the No. 1 overall seed, Duke, in the next round of March Madness Friday.
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.
St. John's will face the No. 1 overall seed, Duke, in the next round of March Madness Friday.
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.
Nerdeen Kiswani, co-founder of the group Within Our Lifetime, said the FBI Joint Terrorism Task Force told her about "a plot against my life that was 'about to' take place."
Iran-linked cyber criminals accessed FBI Director Kash Patel's personal email account, sources said.
President Trump said he will sign an executive order to restart pay for TSA officers, who have gone more than a month without a full paycheck.
The New York City Council has passed legislation to allow the NYPD to set up buffer zones around schools and houses of worship.
The Senate agreed early Friday to fund most of the Department of Homeland Security in an effort to end a standoff in Congress that led to massive lines at many airports.
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.
Savannah Guthrie stepped back from her NBC duties almost two months ago when her mother, Nancy Guthrie, disappeared. The investigation is ongoing.
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.
St. John's will face the No. 1 overall seed, Duke, in the next round of March Madness Friday.
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.
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.
A fire at a Bronx firehouse left at least 14 people with minor injuries. Two firefighters were taken to the hospital for treatment. CBS News New York's Ali Bauman reports.
Suffolk County law enforcement officials announced a 57-count indictment against members and associates of a Riverhead-based gang. Among those facing charges is a Mount Vernon police officer.
It's going to be a chilly Saturday in the New York area, with milder temperatures Sunday. But it should feel more like spring next week. CBS News New York's John Elliott has the latest forecast.
Jersey City is getting an update to its 16-year-old emergency system to make sure every call is answered.
Cyber criminals linked to Iran have accessed FBI Director Kash Patel's personal email account, sources familiar with the matter told CBS News Friday.
