Hackensack, N.J. schools face $17 million budget deficit
Auditors say the shortfall was caused by the district's staffing roster missing dozens of employees and their salaries. CBS News New York's Christina Fan reports.
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Auditors say the shortfall was caused by the district's staffing roster missing dozens of employees and their salaries. CBS News New York's Christina Fan reports.
An audit for the Hackensack School District uncovered a $17 million budget gap for the 2025-2026 academic year and a projected $24 million gap for the next.
A Bergen County, New Jersey, school district says it will have to cut staffing after discovering a multimillion dollar budget gap. CBS News New York's Ali Bauman attended an emotional Board of Education meeting Wednesday.
A New Jersey woman says her life was forever changed after she was assaulted back in 2020, but her attacker averted jail time.
A New Jersey woman says her life was forever changed after she was assaulted back in 2020, but last week, her attacker averted jail time. The assault happened after a dispute over face masks, the victim told CBS News New York's Jennifer Bisram in her first sit-down TV interview.
The Fairleigh Dickinson University women's team will make its initial appearance in the NCAA Tournament, thanks to a very long winning streak.
The Knights will carry a 22-game winning streak into their battle with powerhouse TCU on Friday in Fort Worth, Texas. CBS News New York's Nick Caloway reports.
Route 80 was closed and traffic was backed up for hours after a deadly crash involving a tractor-trailer and a box truck in Hackensack, New Jersey.
Route 80 was closed and traffic was backed up for hours after a deadly crash involving a tractor-trailer and a box truck in Hackensack, New Jersey. CBS New York's Christine Sloan has the latest on the cleanup.
Drivers on Route 80 in New Jersey faced major delays overnight and into the morning after a deadly crash involving a tractor-trailer and a box truck. CBS New York's Christina Fan has the latest on the cleanup for the commute.
Interstate 80 in New Jersey is experiencing major delays for the morning commute after a crash involving a tractor-trailer and a box truck. CBS New York's Christina Fan has the latest from the scene.
Prosecutors say the baby suffered severe head trauma and had multiple fractures on his body.
Officials said the event is expected to bring $2 billion in revenue and 14,000 jobs to the region. CBS New York's Christine Sloan reports.
The Hackensack Fire Department said hundreds of gallons of Number 2 heating oil spilled into the basement of the home on Maple Hill Drive.
A day after an oil delivery gone wrong in Hackensack, technicians are sending a warning. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/3R50iFr
The Hackensack Fire Department said hundreds of gallons of Number 2 heating oil spilled into the basement of the home on Maple Hill Drive. CBS New York's Dana Tyler reports.
Hackensack Meridian Health said Monday two of its hospitals are being impacted by a potential cybersecurity breach. CBS New York's Christine Sloan reports.
Five-year-old Tobi Okunseinde has a lot to thank his little brother Kwasi for.
The CDC says more than 1 in 4 older adults falls each year, but fewer than half tell their doctor about it.
The Bergen County prosecutor's office says this was a domestic incident.
Two people in their 70s were fatally shot in what police are calling a domestic incident inside a New Jersey nursing home Saturday. CBS New York's Kristie Keleshian reports. Read more: https://cbsn.ws/3K1ntxD
One of the women died days later. Police believe they ingested cocaine laced with fentanyl.
Two people are facing charges after five women overdosed at a New Jersey mall garage. One of them died days later. As CBS2's Nick Caloway reports, police are desperately warning the public about the dangers of fentanyl.
Five women overdosed in a parking garage at The Shops at Riverside Mall last week.
There's a sad update after five women overdosed outside a New Jersey mall last week. One of them, a single mom who worked at the mall, has died. CBS2's Alecia Reid reports.
Bishop Ronald Hicks from Illinois will become the newest archbishop, marked by two key events. His vespers ceremony will be on Thursday, and he will be installed at a service on Friday.
President Trump is awarding the Medal of Honor to a pilot whose faceoff with Soviet fighter jets remained secret for a half-century and a soldier who died in Afghanistan while shielding somebody from a suicide bomber.
Jewish parents at a Brooklyn school are raising concerns about alleged bias after the school's principal decided not to invite a Holocaust survivor to speak to students.
A mom in Plainfield, New Jersey, is pleading for the return of her 19-year-old son, Connor Oldfield, who has autism.
The Knicks outlasted the Nuggets 134-127 in two overtimes Wednesday night for their eighth straight victory.
Bishop Ronald Hicks from Illinois will become the newest archbishop, marked by two key events. His vespers ceremony will be on Thursday, and he will be installed at a service on Friday.
Jewish parents at a Brooklyn school are raising concerns about alleged bias after the school's principal decided not to invite a Holocaust survivor to speak to students.
A man is facing attempted murder charges for allegedly beating his 2-year-old son, who his fighting for his life in a NYC hospital.
A federal judge has temporarily blocked the end of TPS for Haitian immigrants. Some in NYC say it's a small win, but the fear continues.
Mayor Zohran Mamdani had some good news Wednesday for the residents of a NYCHA facility in Queens who have been battling the bitter cold without heat or hot water.
Bundle up — New York City and the Tri-State Area's stretch of dangerously cold weather continues, and it's sticking around longer than anyone would like.
New York, New Jersey and Connecticut were pivotal during America's birth. This year, as the nation celebrates its 250th birthday, CBS News New York is highlighting the hidden history in our own back yard.
Forecasters are watching for a chance of snow this weekend in New York and New Jersey as harsh winter weather conditions continue.
The First Alert Weather Team is tracking a storm that could bring snow to the New York and New Jersey area. Frigid temperatures will last throughout the week.
Although the snowstorm has passed, the cold weather will linger with temperatures below freezing each day.
A mom in Plainfield, New Jersey, is pleading for the return of her 19-year-old son, Connor Oldfield, who has autism.
The mayor of Jersey City speaking out against ICE action in his city.
The states of New York and New Jersey are suing the Trump administration in a high-stakes showdown over the future of rail travel in the Tri-State Area.
New Jersey has a few programs that can help residents set up payment plans as they deal with skyrocketing utilities bills.
Dozens of residents of a New Jersey nursing home had to be evacuated Tuesday due to a serious water issue.
More than 300 kilos of cocaine were seized in Nassau County in one of the largest drug busts ever on Long Island, officials said Tuesday.
Nassau County Police Officer Patricia Espinosa was killed Saturday in a car crash on Long Island.
The offshore wind project aimed at powering 600,000 New York homes can resume construction off Long Island, a federal judge ruled.
Authorities say online threats like sextortion are exploding, with predators increasingly pushing violence.
An off-duty Nassau County police officer was killed in a car crash with an alleged drunk driver Saturday morning, police say.
President Trump is awarding the Medal of Honor to a pilot whose faceoff with Soviet fighter jets remained secret for a half-century and a soldier who died in Afghanistan while shielding somebody from a suicide bomber.
A federal judge has temporarily blocked the end of TPS for Haitian immigrants. Some in NYC say it's a small win, but the fear continues.
Mayor Zohran Mamdani had some good news Wednesday for the residents of a NYCHA facility in Queens who have been battling the bitter cold without heat or hot water.
The NYPD and the family of Jabez Chakraborty, the Queens man who was shot by police, believe the 911 call proves two different things.
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul has tapped former New York City Council Speaker Adrienne Adams as her running mate in her 2026 reelection bid.
In New Jersey, nearly half a million people lost enhanced Affordable Care Act tax credits this year, but the impact goes far beyond those who got the credits.
Starting July 1, as many as 450,000 New Yorkers will lose EP coverage and be forced into marketplace health care plans.
Striking New York City nurses returned to the bargaining table Thursday, the New York State Nurses Association said.
Mayor Zohran Mamdani and Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders joined striking New York City nurses on the picket line Tuesday.
New York City's largest nurses strike is now in Week 2 and it appears negotiations toward a deal remain at a standstill.
Two-for-one tickets are returning for New York City's Off-Broadway Week.
The sheriff says the note was sent to a local Arizona news station, which agreed not to report on it, following the disappearance of "Today" show co-host Savannah Guthrie's mother, Nancy Guthrie.
Chuck Negron, a founding member of Three Dog Night whose lead vocals powered a string of hits for one of the top rock acts of the late 1960s and early '70s has died. He was 83.
Popular singer-songwriter Noah Kahan will be bringing his tour to New York City this summer. "The Great Divide" tour will stop at Citi Field on July 18.
Bad Bunny used his Grammy acceptance speech on Sunday to denounce U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and call for the end of the ongoing immigration crackdown.
The Knicks outlasted the Nuggets 134-127 in two overtimes Wednesday night for their eighth straight victory.
Dozens of middle school girls celebrated National Girls and Women in Sports Day at the Brooklyn Basketball Training Center on Wednesday.
The Rangers traded star winger Artemi Panarin to the Kings on Wednesday, just minutes before the NHL Olympic roster freeze.
Frank Reich and Aaron Glenn are teammates again with the New York Jets, looking to turn around the fortunes of a frustrated franchise.
American athletes are preparing for the 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Olympics. These are some of the top Team USA competitors to watch.
Dozens of middle school girls celebrated National Girls and Women in Sports Day at the Brooklyn Basketball Training Center on Wednesday.
A group of senior dancers aged 70 and up shine on stage at the Korean Community Services' center in Queens. They practice in Flushing twice a week and perform at events citywide.
A flooded manhole has turned a loading dock into an ice rink in Queens.
Jamaica Colosseum Mall is set to close for good on Jan. 31.
A volunteer effort launched during the winter storm paired younger residents with elderly homeowners, offering snow removal assistance while creating new community ties across generations.
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.
Saturday and Sunday are First Alert Weather Days due to very cold temperatures with the potential for snow. CBS News New York's Tony Sadiku has the Thursday morning forecast.
CBS News New York's Lonnie Quinn has your First Alert Forecast for February 4 at 11 p.m.
A mother is praying for a miracle as her toddler fights for his life in a Manhattan hospital. The child's father has been arrested for attempted murder. CBS News New York's Ali Bauman reports.
After surviving cancer, a 10-year-old in Westchester County is making it her mission to give back.
A gondola malfunctioned at Gore Mountain in the Adirondacks on Wednesday. Sixty-seven people had to be rescued using cables and harnesses.
