Chemical Caused Rock Explosion At Jersey City Construction Site; Officials Say
An accident at a construction site set off an explosion rattling a quiet New Jersey neighborhood.
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An accident at a construction site set off an explosion rattling a quiet New Jersey neighborhood.
The flames broke out around 5 p.m. Friday at a two-story building on JFK Boulevard near Fifth Avenue.
The Deputy U.S. Marshal was attacked by the dog Thursday morning while serving a warrant at around 6:30 a.m. along Bayview Avenue in Jersey City.
Rosalyn Baldwin, from Hammond, Louisiana, is on a mission to hug law enforcement officers around the country in all 50 states.
Jersey City police are giving body cams a try after a first attempt three years ago did not go very well.
The Hudson County Prosecutor's office late Sunday was investigating a shooting that left one man dead and another injured.
Two women used a child to do their dirty work in robbing multiple Hudson County stores.
The charter bus struck a electric traffic signal post near the approach to the Holland Tunnel at around 10:30 a.m.
Moving the patriotic party to the waterfront at Exchange Place was an ambitious last-minute move by the Mayor of Jersey City. Judging by the smiles of the thousands seen tonight, it didn't affect the spirit of the holiday one bit.
It happened around 8:45 p.m. outside a home on Wilkinson Avenue in the west side of Jersey City.
Hudson-Bergen Light Rail was halted for a period of time late Thursday night after a light rail train got into an accident with a car.
"All the officers involved are going to be held accountable for their actions or inactions that night," Jersey City Mayor Steven Fulop said.
The crash happened Sunday night on Route 1 and 9, Tonnelle Avenue.
He escaped the crash only to be kicked by the police officers responding to the scene. The allegations are so serious, even the city's mayor is commenting.
Spillover parking into a neighborhood in Jersey City is frustrating people who live and work there, and adding to congestion in one of the most densely-populated areas in the Tri-State.
Flames burst from two cars wrapped around a telephone pole on on Route 1 & 9, Tonnelle Avenue in Jersey City, downed electric wires fueling the flames.
St. Anthony High School in Jersey City held its final graduation Saturday.
A parachutist has died after plunging into the water during a naval Fleet Week demonstration near Liberty State Park in New Jersey Sunday afternoon.
It happened at around 4 a.m. at St. Marco's jewelry store in the 2800 block of John F. Kennedy Boulevard.
The collision happened just after 7 p.m. near Washington Boulevard and Sixth Street.
It was a scary ride to school for some children after their school bus crashed into a car in Jersey City.
Corey Pickett, 21, and Jonathan Ferrera, also 21, face murder, attempted murder, resisting arrest, hindering apprehension and weapons charges, authorities said.
It happened around 10 p.m. Sunday at the corner of Ocean Avenue and Van Nostrand Avenue.
Holy Week is meant to be a somber time of reflection as we approach Easter Sunday, but it's become even moreso for the Coptic Orthodox Christian community in Jersey City who lost loved ones in the attacks on Palm Sunday.
Authorities say 37-year-old Donn M. Ronquillo, of Jersey City, exposed himself and masturbated aboard a bus while sitting across from a 15-year-old girl around 2 p.m. Friday.
The Toronto Blue Jays beat the New York Yankees 3-1 on Friday night.
It's the final weekend for New Yorkers in Manhattan to enjoy a car-free Saturday for New York City Summer Streets.
Rookie Cade Klubnik led the New York Jets to scores on his two drives in a 24-16 preseason loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
Francisco Lindor and Jared Young homered Friday night, powering the Mets to a 4-1 win over the Nationals.
A man is facing hate crime charges after a frightening disruption during Shabbat services at a prominent Manhattan synagogue Friday.
It's the final weekend for New Yorkers in Manhattan to enjoy a car-free Saturday for New York City Summer Streets.
A man is facing hate crime charges after a frightening disruption during Shabbat services at a prominent Manhattan synagogue Friday.
New York City officials say they're staying ahead of what's expected to be a teen takeover this Sunday in Inwood.
Two more deaths have been reported in connection to the Legionnaires' disease cluster on the Upper East Side, health officials said Friday.
Luigi Mangione entered a guilty plea in his federal case at a court appearance in Manhattan Friday morning.
Bayonne, New Jersey, is heading to the Little League World Series after beating Darien, Connecticut, in the Metro Region Tournament on Friday.
We're in great shape on this Friday as we gear up for another weekend.
The potential for severe storms and downpours returns to the Tri-State Area Monday as sweltering temperatures continue.
Monday will be a First Alert Weather Day due to the possibility of afternoon and evening thunderstorms and high heat indices near 100 degrees.
The New York area will get some brief relief Sunday from the humid weather.
A New Jersey man is the 46th person to climb Mount Kilimanjaro in a wheelchair.
Bayonne, New Jersey, is heading to the Little League World Series after beating Darien, Connecticut, in the Metro Region Tournament on Friday.
Even bald eagles can use some help from the boys in blue.
We're in great shape on this Friday as we gear up for another weekend.
Rey Grabato II is wanted by the FBI for allegedly scamming hundreds of New Jersey investors out of millions.
A new Long Island business owned by former reality TV star Bethenny Frankel was issued a stop work order hours after its grand opening Thursday.
Old Westbury Police responded to a report of a loose horse along the LIE service road Friday afternoon.
A deadly double shooting inside a Long Island home has been ruled a murder-suicide.
Jones Beach is back open for swimmers after it was prohibited due to elevated bacterial levels. The rare shutdown took place from Thursday afternoon through midday Friday. CBS News New York's Carolyn Gusoff reports.
Jones Beach is back open for swimmers after it was prohibited due to elevated bacterial levels. The rare shutdown took place from Thursday afternoon through midday Friday.
President Trump headed to Long Island Friday to campaign with Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman, whom he has endorsed for governor of New York.
The Kennedy Center's board of trustees voted to add President Trump's name to the facade of the performing arts center, more than two months after a judge ordered its removal, according to a Democrat who sits on the center's board.
Tehran has asserted that the Strait of Hormuz is "under Iran's control and management" after President Trump said the U.S. might "keep it."
A string of cyberattacks on water systems across the nation, including in New Jersey, has put many local towns on edge.
President Trump secretly moved from Air Force One to another plane within a day of U.S. and Turkish intelligence picking up on an Iranian plot to fire a missile at the jet, CBS News has learned.
Two more deaths have been reported in connection to the Legionnaires' disease cluster on the Upper East Side, health officials said Friday.
Jones Beach is back open for swimmers after it was prohibited due to elevated bacterial levels. The rare shutdown took place from Thursday afternoon through midday Friday.
New Yorkers who buy their own health insurance could pay more as insurers file requests with the State Department of Financial Services to increase premiums.
In a wide-ranging interview with the CBS News partner BBC News, Hunter Biden grew emotional as he discussed his father's condition, describing it as very sad to watch.
The New York Hotel and Gaming Trades Council claims The High Line Hotel tested positive for Legionella bacteria twice this summer.
The lineup for the 2026 Global Citizen Festival in New York City was announced Thursday.
Latin music stars Marc Anthony, Feid, and others are set to perform at a benefit concert in Miami on August 16.
Actor and comedian Bowen Yang will portray Mary Todd Lincoln in Broadway's "Oh, Mary!" for a limited 12-week run starting in September.
Designer John Galliano is known for his theatrical and dramatic designs, but his legacy is also marked by antisemitic and racist comments.
"The Sopranos" actor Vincent Pastore is being remembered as a fixture in his Bronx community.
The Toronto Blue Jays beat the New York Yankees 3-1 on Friday night.
Rookie Cade Klubnik led the New York Jets to scores on his two drives in a 24-16 preseason loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
Francisco Lindor and Jared Young homered Friday night, powering the Mets to a 4-1 win over the Nationals.
Bayonne, New Jersey, is heading to the Little League World Series after beating Darien, Connecticut, in the Metro Region Tournament on Friday.
A piece of New York City sports history sold for tens of thousands of dollars at auction.
Some residents of a Queens building say a temporary boiler truck parked outside has become a nearly two-year fixture, emitting smoke they say drifts into their homes.
Harlem Week 2026 brings past and present Harlemites together to honor the neighborhood's legacy.
Parents in Harlem say their children's walk to summer camp is littered with trash, illegal dumping and a growing encampment.
A specialized program from God's Love We Deliver is serving nearly 400 veterans with medically tailored meals, while helping combat isolation and ease the challenges of life after military service.
The Newtown Creek Alliance community science project gives students hands-on experience monitoring the health of one of the most polluted waterways in the U.S.
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.
The annual Easter Parade and Easter Bonnet Festival was held in Manhattan on April 20, 2025.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Geno Smith didn't play in the Jets' preseason opener, but that gave a rookie a chance to make a first impression under the lights. CBS News New York's Steve Overmyer reports.
A guilty plea to federal charges from Luigi Mangione now sets up a high-stakes courtroom conflict. Will state murder charges proceed to trial, or will they be dismissed? CBS News New York's Tony Aiello reports.
A new Long Island business owned by former reality TV star Bethenny Frankel was issued a stop work order hours after its grand opening Thursday.
A man is facing hate crime charges after a frightening disruption during Shabbat services at a prominent Manhattan synagogue Friday. CBS News New York's Adi Guajardo reports.
Old Westbury Police responded to a report of a loose horse along the LIE service road Friday afternoon.
