7-year-old shot in hand in Newark, N.J.
Police in Newark, N.J. are investigating how a 7-year-old got ahold of a gun and shot himself Monday.
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Police in Newark, N.J. are investigating how a 7-year-old got ahold of a gun and shot himself Monday.
Neighboring Suffolk County has led the state in using New York's recently enhanced red flag laws to remove guns from people deemed by the courts to pose a threat to themselves or others. They're calling on Nassau County lawmakers to do the same.
Sixteen people who witnessed the Tops shooting in Buffalo, New York, in May 2022 are suing social media and gun companies over the trauma they endured. The suit alleges the gunman -- who killed 10 Black people in the racist attack -- was radicalized in these online spaces. Kristen Elmore-Garcia, a partner at the law office John Elmore P.C. based in Buffalo, joins CBS News to unpack the legal battle.
Mayor Adams is joined by Gov. Hochul, Attorney General Letitia James for a public safety announcement from City Hall.
People of color were more likely to have experienced gun violence, according to the study.
Of those guns taken at airport security checkpoints, 88% were loaded, the agency said.
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District Attorney Eric Gonzalez is proposing a new idea that involves city schools. CBS2's Political Reporter Marcia Kramer has the story.
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Gov. Phil Murphy signs package of gun safety measures into law in New Jersey.
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She is focusing on Thursday's special session of the Legislature to find ways to limit the effect of the Supreme Court ruling.
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New York City's mayor is trying to get out ahead of a possible ruling that he says is giving him nightmares.
Sen. Chris Murphy of Connecticut is leading the group of 10 senators.
One event scheduled before Tuesday's massacre took on a new sense of urgency.
Parents dropped off their kids at school Wednesday with heavy hearts and concerns about their children's safety.
Gov. Phil Murphy and other state lawmakers renew calls for legislature to pass gun safety package.
The governor on Tuesday renewed his push for a comprehensive gun bill package he introduced last year.
The governor wants the legislature to approve the bills before the summer, when gun violence tends to increase.
The families sued Remington in 2015, saying the company never should have sold such a dangerous weapon to the public.
New Jersey already has some of the strictest gun safety laws on the books, and these bills would be an expansion.
The new law takes effect in June 2022.
As of Thursday, there have been 585 shootings year to date, compared to 344 during the same period last year.
New Yorkers may be able to see the blood moon during the partial lunar eclipse Thursday, but they're going to have to stay up late, and clouds could impact it.
Khalid Sheikh Mohammed is accused of developing and directing the plot to crash hijacked airliners into the World Trade Center and the Pentagon on Sept. 11, 2001.
Severe weather warnings have started popping up as strong storms make their way through New York City and most of the Tri-State Area.
A fire started in the basement of a South Ozone Park home before spreading early Thursday, according to the FDNY.
More than 1,000 people, including many Americans, are still missing along the Nepal-China border after deadly floods and mudflows likely triggered by a glacial collapse.
New Yorkers may be able to see the blood moon during the partial lunar eclipse Thursday, but they're going to have to stay up late, and clouds could impact it.
Severe weather warnings have started popping up as strong storms make their way through New York City and most of the Tri-State Area.
A fire started in the basement of a South Ozone Park home before spreading early Thursday, according to the FDNY.
A Brooklyn community came together Wednesday night to demand justice as police continue to investigate the shooting death of a food delivery worker.
A potential fraud is targeting Holocaust survivors and their families in New York, offering to help them file claims for assets taken during Nazi persecution.
Severe weather warnings have started popping up as strong storms make their way through New York City and most of the Tri-State Area.
A nice stretch of weather kicks off the week in the New York City area before a heightened chance of rain returns.
Along with the increasingly humid conditions comes another chance of showers and storms overnight Saturday into Sunday.
Rainy weather returns to the New York City area Sunday, bringing with it the threat of flooding.
Bayonne, New Jersey, is heading to the Little League World Series after beating Darien, Connecticut, in the Metro Region Tournament on Friday.
Severe weather warnings have started popping up as strong storms make their way through New York City and most of the Tri-State Area.
A man is dead after a shootout with police in Newport, Rhode Island, that also left an officer injured.
A dean at Rutgers University was arrested for allegedly recording inappropriate videos while working for the school, according to New Jersey prosecutors.
A 9/11 memorial in Jersey City that's in need of repairs and maintenance is getting help from actor Gary Sinise's foundation.
Bayonne, New Jersey, is out of the Little League World Series after losing to Hamilton, Ohio, on Tuesday night.
Severe weather warnings have started popping up as strong storms make their way through New York City and most of the Tri-State Area.
Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman says he will comply with New York's new law restricting police cooperation with ICE, but first, he blasted the governor. CBS News New York's Carolyn Gusoff reports.
Huntington native Jack Kennedy, 18, is making his Grand Slam debut in the U.S. Open this year.
Officers on Long Island deployed a drone to find the suspect after he robbed a home and ran away.
Fifteen sheriffs across New York are asking a judge to block a new law preventing local law enforcement agencies from working with Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani is backtracking again on the controversial rollout of his pied-à-terre tax.
The surge in arrests comes as the White House pushes ICE to hit a target of 2,000 per day.
Fifteen sheriffs across New York are asking a judge to block a new law preventing local law enforcement agencies from working with Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents.
The Trump administration said it may need to demolish the Kennedy Center if a plan to close the building for two years as part of a controversial renovation project pushed by President Trump and the organization's board is blocked.
State officials sent letters to agencies across New York instructing them to unwind agreements with ICE by Tuesday.
Pennsylvania has recorded its first two deaths connected to measles in 35 years.
This year, ER visits for tick bites have increased dramatically, corresponding with a new threat: a rise in Alpha-gal syndrome (AGS), where one bite from a lone star tick can make you violently allergic to red meat. How can you best avoid tick bites?
A New Yorker has tested positive for West Nile virus, the city health department announced Wednesday.
Researchers say an alarming study on cognitive decline is specific to the African American community in Newark, New Jersey.
Moderna and Merck announced study results that reflect a "landmark moment" in treatment for one of the deadliest forms of skin cancer.
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President Trump said that he would be "lowering the American flag" throughout the nation for one week in Dolly Parton's honor.
NYC's Empire State Building paid tribute to music legend Dolly Parton Tuesday night. Parton, 80, died Tuesday in Nashville, her family announced.
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The AMC Kips Bay 15 on Second Avenue has been open since 1999 but will shut down at the end of 2026, according to a spokesperson.
The Brewers beat the Mets 8-1 on Wednesday night, overcoming an injury to starter Dustin May after one pitch.
The New York Yankees pulled away for a 9-3 victory over the Houston Astros on Wednesday night.
Huntington native Jack Kennedy, 18, is making his Grand Slam debut in the U.S. Open this year.
Francisco Lindor scored the winning run on a throwing error in the 10th to lead the Mets past the Brewers 3-2 on Tuesday night.
The Houston Astros beat the New York Yankees 9-7 on Tuesday night.
The DSNY reported an increase in needle stick injuries for New York City sanitation workers.
A Queens homeowner says that overgrown city trees on her block are creating a safety hazard at night.
Neighbors say Flushing Meadows Corona Park has been falling into disrepair for years.
The owner of a beloved Harlem food truck known for its burgers under $5 is retiring and selling the business.
The historic Art Deco bathhouse at Jacob Riis Park is getting a new life as the Rockaway Ocean Club. But as the long-dormant building reopens, some locals are questioning who will have access to its amenities.
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.
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The renovation project will include a restored orchestra pit, additional bathrooms and ADA-accessible concessions.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani said 56 summonses were issued during the course of 62 inspections.
Opponents are worried about losing local control of Maimonides if it is brought into the city's public hospital system.
Police are looking for a man who allegedly stabbed and killed a 33-year-old in the Laurelton section of Queens.
Rescue teams are searching for hundreds of missing people along the Nepal-China border Thursday after a deadly torrent of floods and mud swept through several communities. CBS News New York's Christina Fan reports.
