Feds to provide $26 million to help fix parts of Route 7 in New Jersey
The route runs from Jersey City to Belleville, and often sees major flooding.
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Wake held for Port Authority Police Officer Anthony Varvaro
The 37-year-old police officer and former MLB player was killed in a crash on his way to a 9/11 ceremony.
Jersey City remembers its nearly 40 residents who died on 9/11
In all, more than 700 people from New Jersey were killed in the terror attacks. CBS2's Alice Gainer has more on the annual ceremony.
Port Authority cop Anthony Varvaro killed in crash on N.J. Turnpike
Investigators say the vehicle Varvaro was driving was struck by a wrong-way driver at around 4:30 a.m.
Remembering 9/11: Jersey City Mayor Steven Fulop full interview
CBS2's Alice Gainer spoke with Jersey City Mayor Steven Fulop at the memorial ceremony.
Jersey City holding 9/11 memorial ceremony
CBS2's Alice Gainer spoke with Jersey City Mayor Steven Fulop at the memorial, which features steel from the World Trade Center.
N.J. man clears his conscience, returns library book overdue 77 years
Bob Jablonski, now 89, isn't sure how the book on Germany came into his possession, but says it had to go back.
Jersey City man returns library book 77 years late
Many libraries have ended their late fees in the past year, and it's led to a large number of books being returned. Some books that were never checked out properly are from decades ago. CBS2's Steve Overmyer found a return that was more than just a little tardy.
More calls for Jersey City councilmember Amy DeGise to resign
DeGise is accused in a hit-and-run, and the whole thing was caught on video.
NJ councilperson accused in hit-and-run pressured to resign
Jersey City councilperson at-large Amy DeGise is accused in a hit-and-run, and the whole thing was caught on video.
Some want Jersey City council member accused in hit-and-run to resign
There are more calls for a Jersey City council member to resign. It comes after police say she struck a cyclist in a hit-and-run. CBS2's Nick Caloway reports.
4th annual Hudson River SEAL Team Swim held
Members of the military, law enforcement and the public jumped into the Hudson River for a great cause on Saturday.
NJ program feeds families in need with help from restaurants
What started as a $2 million pilot program has multiplied 25 times.
Bricks tumble from home onto street in Jersey City
They took down a power line in front of the house and an awning.
Facade collapses in Jersey City
Falling bricks took down a power line, but fortunately no one was hurt.
Rapper Ice-T cleared to open cannabis dispensary in New Jersey
Rapper and actor Ice-T is getting into the cannabis business.
Ice-T opening recreational cannabis dispensary in New Jersey
State officials gave Ice-T and a business partner a green light for a license to open a dispensary in Jersey City.
Jersey City ranks most expensive for rent
With rents notoriously high in Brooklyn and Manhattan, you might think New York City is the most expensive place in the U.S. for renters, but that's not the case.
Report: Jersey City ranks most expensive for U.S. renters
As of June, it's the most expensive U.S. city, with an average rent of $5,500.
Jersey City councilwoman-at-large accused of striking cyclist
A Jersey City cyclist is grateful to be alive after a frightening hit-and-run accident allegedly involving a councilmember. Police say Jersey City councilwoman-at-large Amy DeGise did not slow down after she struck the cyclist last week. Now, there are calls for her to step down. CBS2's Astrid Martinez spoke with the victim.
Cyclist struck in Jersey City hit-and-run wondering why city councilmember suspect left the scene
A cyclist is grateful to be alive after a frightening hit-and-run accident involving a councilmember last week.
Jersey City councilwoman-at-large accused in hit-and-run
A Jersey City cyclist is grateful to be alive after a frightening hit-and-run accident allegedly involving a councilmember. Police say Jersey City councilwoman-at-large Amy DeGise did not slow down after she struck the cyclist last week. Now, there are calls for her to step down. CBS2's Astrid Martinez spoke with the victim.
300 Jersey City residents get free gas at Sunoco station
High gas prices have put the squeeze on drivers' wallets this summer, but some residents in Jersey City were able to get a little bit of relief Saturday.
$7,500 in free gas offered to Jersey City residents
A total of $7,500 in free gas went out to residents.
Jersey City comes alive with dancing and fireworks this 4th of July
New Jersey's biggest Fourth of July celebration was held Monday in downtown Jersey City. CBS2's Kevin Rincon reports.
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Yankees star Judge hits 62nd homer to break Maris' AL record
After tying Roger Maris last week, the slugger broke the record Tuesday night as the Yankees took on the Rangers.
DEA: 15,000 fentanyl pills seized during arrest in NYC
The drugs were hidden in a Lego container.
Rutgers University reinstates part of mask mandate
The university dropped the mandate on Oct. 1 but reverse course after faculty unions raised objections.
President Biden to visit New York and New Jersey on Thursday
The president will visit Poughkeepsie, Manhattan and Red Bank, New Jersey.
NJ Transit unveils first battery electric bus
It's expected to go into passenger service in the coming weeks.
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Yankees star Judge hits 62nd homer to break Maris' AL record
After tying Roger Maris last week, the slugger broke the record Tuesday night as the Yankees took on the Rangers.
DEA: 15,000 fentanyl pills seized during arrest in NYC
The drugs were hidden in a Lego container.
President Biden to visit New York and New Jersey on Thursday
The president will visit Poughkeepsie, Manhattan and Red Bank, New Jersey.
$1M grant approved to help Bronx tackle domestic violence
Enhancement is the goal, from advocacy for survivors to accountability for offenders.
NYS Office of Cannabis Management tours pot farms on Long Island
Members visited smaller cultivators preparing for the first harvest of adult-use marijuana.
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Connecticut woman gives birth on flight to Dominican Republic
Rhoden, who lives in Hartford, wasn't due for another six weeks. But her water broke mid-flight.
Family of Conn. man paralyzed in police custody seeks $100M
Randy Cox has been paralyzed from the chest down since getting arrested by New Haven Police in June.
See it: Vapor trail from SpaceX launch visible up East Coast
SpaceX had a successful launch Saturday night, and people in the Tri-State Area saw the aftermath.
United States national parks offer free entry Saturday
The free day is in celebration of National Public Lands Day.
Tri-State lawmakers send message to Puerto Rico: help is on the way
Sen. Chuck Schumer says American politicians will make sure there is more money, along with accountability.
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Rutgers University reinstates part of mask mandate
The university dropped the mandate on Oct. 1 but reverse course after faculty unions raised objections.
President Biden to visit New York and New Jersey on Thursday
The president will visit Poughkeepsie, Manhattan and Red Bank, New Jersey.
NJ Transit unveils first battery electric bus
It's expected to go into passenger service in the coming weeks.
Heavy rains, coastal flooding spark Red Alert weather day
The First Alert Weather Team declared Tuesday a Red Alert day due to persistent soaking rain and coastal flooding.
Maine State Police cancel AMBER alert for missing children
Maine State Police canceled an AMBER alert for the children around 5 p.m. Tuesday.
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NYS Office of Cannabis Management tours pot farms on Long Island
Members visited smaller cultivators preparing for the first harvest of adult-use marijuana.
Neighbors remember Paul Kutz, killed in Poughkeepsie hotel shooting
The 53-year-old, who was visiting his son at school, was shot in the chest at a Courtyard by Marriott on Sunday.
Suspects wanted for latest stolen catalytic converter on Long Island
Several people allegedly stole the catalytic converter from a car in the driveway at a home in Ronkonkoma last month.
Hurricane Ian's destruction in Florida prompts drill on Long Island
A surprise wakeup call ordered every Nassau County department head in for an all-hands-on-deck drill.
Doctors worry not enough people getting bivalent COVID boosters
The New York State Department of Health said far more Long Islanders died in the summer of 2022 than the previous two summers.
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Trump asks Supreme Court to intervene in review of documents seized in Mar-a-Lago search
The former president blasted the National Archives in a statement Tuesday.
Computer chip factory and up to 50,000 jobs coming to N.Y.
Gov. Hochul and Sen. Schumer said Micron is dedicating up to $100 billion over the next 20 years.
Former NYC Council Speaker reveals Stage 3 cancer battle
Quinn said she just finished chemotherapy after having a tumor removed in May at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center.
James Florio, first Italian American NJ governor, remembered after Sept. passing
Florio, a Democrat, was elected in 1990 and served one term.
Adams: Orchard Beach migrant relief center relocating to Randall's Island
The mayor said it's because of the recent storms, but opposition to the center by Bronx residents was also getting louder.
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Rutgers University reinstates part of mask mandate
The university dropped the mandate on Oct. 1 but reverse course after faculty unions raised objections.
Experts warn severe flu season is coming, urge vaccinations
Health officials are worried about a false sense of security after two milder flu seasons due to COVID precautions.
Former NYC Council Speaker reveals Stage 3 cancer battle
Quinn said she just finished chemotherapy after having a tumor removed in May at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center.
Doctors worry not enough people getting bivalent COVID boosters
The New York State Department of Health said far more Long Islanders died in the summer of 2022 than the previous two summers.
Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure returns fully in person this weekend
Hundreds of breast cancer survivors will be decked out in pink in Prospect Park this weekend for the Susan G. Komen Race.
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'A Soldier's Play' playwright Charles Fuller dies at 83
Fuller died of natural causes on Monday in Toronto, said his wife, Claire Prieto-Fuller.
Loretta Lynn, country music icon, dies at 90
Loretta Lynn, the Kentucky coal miner's daughter who became a pillar of country music, has died.
Drew Barrymore stops by to share "Drew's News"
From men in skirts, to boosting your brain with a sweet treat, she discussed some of her favorite headlines.
Andrew Lloyd Webber's new musical "Bad Cinderella" to open on Broadway
The musical is a modern retelling of the classic fairytale.
Kim Kardashian to pay $1.26 million to SEC in crypto settlement
Kardashian is paying the settlement without admitting to or denying the SEC's findings, the agency said.
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Yankees star Judge hits 62nd homer to break Maris' AL record
After tying Roger Maris last week, the slugger broke the record Tuesday night as the Yankees took on the Rangers.
Islanders sign Mathew Barzal to 8-year contract extension
Top center will play his prime years in blue and orange, but must find a way to recapture rookie year production.
Judge still at 61 HRs, Severino 7 no-hit innings in win vs. Texas
While Judge is down to three games to try to get his 62nd home run, Severino was nearly perfect in a promising final start before the playoffs.
Mets-Nationals rained out, doubleheader Tuesday
New York (98-61) started the day two games behind the first-place Atlanta Braves in the NL East with three to play.
Abuse in women's pro soccer league was systemic, report says
Five of the 10 head coaches in the National Women's Soccer League last season either were fired or stepped down amid allegations of misconduct.
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Rudy's Hobby & Art: Astoria's supplier of trains, crafts, and memories
"There's fewer and fewer hobby stores left, and I'm one of the rare ones," owner Marvin Cochran told CBS2's Elle McLogan.
Savant Studios: A Bed-Stuy boutique where design is personal
"Everything in here just tells a story," owner Michael Graham told CBS2's Elle McLogan.
Deno's Wonder Wheel: Coney Island's family-owned ferris wheel spins for over a century
"For me, the Wonder Wheel is the most romantic ride in the world," DJ Vourderis told CBS2's Elle McLogan.
Hobby's Delicatessen: A historic family business endures in Newark
"There's nothing like a very busy lunchtime. It's like a symphony orchestra," co-owner Michael Brummer told CBS2's Elle McLogan.
Jim's Shoe Repair: A family legacy on the Upper East Side since 1932
"We wouldn't be here 90 years if we didn't do the right thing by the people," owner Joe Rocco told CBS2's Elle McLogan.
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PaleyWKND celebrates entertainment from TV to sports
PaleyWKND offers interactive exhibits from popular TV shows, film, gaming and sports.
Remembering 9/11: Photos from the ceremony marking 21 years since the attacks
Families of loved ones who passed away in the task were joined by dignitaries as they marked 21 years since the terror attacks that changed New York and the world forever.
All eyes on Serena Williams at the 2022 US Open
All eyes were on Serena Williams at the 2022 US Open in Flushing, Queens.
Remembering Olivia Newton-John through the years
Beloved singer, songwriter and actress Olivia Newton-John died Monday morning at 73.
Remembering Ivana Trump through the years
Ivana Trump passed away in her New York home at age 73.
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Yankees fans thrilled as Aaron Judge hits 62nd home run
CBS2's Dick Brennan was with Yankees fans in Midtown when Aaron Judge hit his record-breaking 62nd home run.
Snapshot New York: Breaking the Mold
"Most likely to..." is an honorary award given to students judged by their classmates, but "likely" does not mean definitive. On this Snapshot New York special, CBS2's Steve Overmyer spoke with people who are breaking the mold and never thought they'd be doing what they're doing now.
First Alert Forecast: CBS2 10/4 Evening Weather at 6PM
CBS2's Lonnie Quinn has your First Alert Forecast for October 4 at 6 p.m.
A first look inside some of New York's new marijuana farms
We're getting our first look inside some of New York's new marijuana farms. CBS2's Jennifer McLogan joined state cannabis managers from Albany as they visited smaller cultivators preparing for the first harvest of recreational pot.
Playwright Charles Fuller has died at age 83
Charles Fuller, the Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright of "A Soldier's Play," has died at age 83.
