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Wind gusts up to 89 mph were reported in Surf City on Long Beach Island, after Sandy made landfall.
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Wind gusts up to 89 mph were reported in Surf City on Long Beach Island, after Sandy made landfall.
A mandatory evacuation order has been issued for low-lying areas in Jersey City.
It was announced Thursday that the Hudson Bergen Light Rail system has received a $400,000 grant.
At the rally at Marist High School in Bayonne, N.J., this past Friday, a dummy wearing the T-shirt from the school's rival football team, Hudson Catholic, was set on fire. When it was over, the dummy had been burned to ashes.
A Jersey City man police believe was high on PCP bit off and swallowed his own finger after being arrested for allegedly trying to carjack a vehicle while naked.
A prisoner under police guard at Jersey City Medical Center said he was just going to the restroom, but ended up climbing into the ceiling and trying to escape, police said.
If you're one of those who get up early the day after Thanksgiving to rush through the doors of the stores and find Black Friday discounts, you're in for some bad news.
The incident occurred around 11:30 p.m. last Wednesday while members of Engine 22 were responding to a 911 call of a gas leak.
Drivers in the Garden State said they're facing a problem at red light cameras -- not being able to make it through the yellow fast enough.
Some second graders got a sudden and scary wildlife lesson on Thursday after a squirrel jumped in to their classroom and on to three of the kids.
At the Islamic Center in Jersey City Saturday night, Muslim and Coptic leaders engaged in a peaceful dialogue and said that should be an example for the rest of the world.
Once again, people came together in what was the shadow of the World Trade Center towers, destroyed 11 years ago along with so many lives.
The 11th anniversary of 9/11 brings back truly scary stories from that day back in 2001.
Goya Foods has officially broken ground on a new headquarters in Jersey City, and the project is expected to be great for the state's economy.
The man said he was robbed of everything -- by a trio of teenagers. Flyers described the youngest as being around 12 and the oldest around 17.
The unofficial motto of the U.S. Postal Service reads: Neither snow nor rain nor heat nor gloom of night stays these couriers from the swift completion of their appointed rounds. But that motto says nothing about what happens when a mail carrier goes on vacation. Residents of a Jersey City apartment building said when their letter carrier took a week off, so did their mail delivery.
Heather McDonald is charged with aggravated assault, endangering the welfare of a child and child abuse
Marco Guardiola, 55, has been charged with DUI, driving without a license, registration or insurance and eight counts of motor vehicular assault, CBS 2's Weijia Jiang reported.
Witnesses said at least two people in the car were pinned inside the vehicle as it slammed into the front of the building. Witnesses said the SUV was moving at a high rate of speed and appeared to be out of control.
It took a couple of hours before the staff noticed something was amiss. The temperature inside was rising rapidly, so they looked at the thermostat and found it at 84 degrees and climbing into the night.
The Jersey shore town that is trying to close its bars early and restricts overnight parking has said no to "Snooki & JWoww.''
The charges were upgraded Friday against 19-year-old Frederico Bruno of Jersey City, following the baby's death Tuesday.
A judge approved the increase Wednesday as Frederico Bruno, 19, was arraigned on attempted murder charges.
Frederico Bruno, 19, was charged Monday with 17 counts, including attempted murder and child abuse. He was found hiding in a refrigerator in a vacant apartment in Belleville after the violent incident Friday.
Frederico Bruno, 19, had been hiding in the apartment at 110 Rutgers Ave., waiting for the victims to come home, police said. Authorities said Friday night that he was arrested while trying to hide in Belleville, New Jersey.
The list is out of the most popular baby names in New York City.
A 10-year-old boy is recovering after being attacked for throwing a snowball in Brooklyn.
It's a First Alert Weather Day Tuesday as light snow settled in this morning across the Tri-State Area.
George Conway, a conservative lawyer turned vocal critic of President Trump, has filed paperwork for a bid to represent New York City in the House.
The Justice Department early Tuesday released more than 11,000 additional documents and photos from the Jeffrey Epstein files, the latest group of records made public under a new law.
The list is out of the most popular baby names in New York City.
A 10-year-old boy is recovering after being attacked for throwing a snowball in Brooklyn.
It's a First Alert Weather Day Tuesday as light snow settled in this morning across the Tri-State Area.
Last-minute Christmas tree shoppers can always expect a better deal as sellers look to unload them right before the holiday.
The family of a 29-year-old man fatally shot by police in Queens on Sunday is disputing the NYPD's account that he charged at officers with a box cutter.
It's a First Alert Weather Day Tuesday as light snow settled in this morning across the Tri-State Area.
We have issued a First Alert Weather Day Tuesday as travel could be impacted due to slick roads, especially north and west of the city.
Snow and rain will return to the New York City area before Christmas. Parts of the Tri-State Area have winter weather advisories.
Today is a First Alert Weather Day as heavy rain and 50-60 mph wind gusts cause coastal flooding, downed trees and power outages.
Thursday will bring even more relief, with highs near 50° and a taste of early spring in December. But don't get too comfortable—changes are brewing.
It's a First Alert Weather Day Tuesday as light snow settled in this morning across the Tri-State Area.
Totowa Police Chief Carmen Veneziano appeared in a Massachusetts court and denied allegations he assaulted his girlfriend at a hotel.
A Kearny man faces a host of charges after allegedly fatally shooting another man with a bow and arrow over the weekend.
We have issued a First Alert Weather Day Tuesday as travel could be impacted due to slick roads, especially north and west of the city.
Police say they were called to a home in Kearny, N.J., on Saturday night after receiving a report that a man fatally shot another man with a bow and arrow.
It's a First Alert Weather Day Tuesday as light snow settled in this morning across the Tri-State Area.
We have issued a First Alert Weather Day Tuesday as travel could be impacted due to slick roads, especially north and west of the city.
After deliberating for more than a week, the jury in Linda Sun's trial said they could not reach a unanimous verdict on any of the 19 counts.
Snow and rain will return to the New York City area before Christmas. Parts of the Tri-State Area have winter weather advisories.
Researchers on Long Island say they've found physical evidence of PTSD in World Trade Center first responders.
George Conway, a conservative lawyer turned vocal critic of President Trump, has filed paperwork for a bid to represent New York City in the House.
The Justice Department early Tuesday released more than 11,000 additional documents and photos from the Jeffrey Epstein files, the latest group of records made public under a new law.
Democratic Sen. Richard Blumenthal is pushing for more information on a White House ballroom project championed by President Trump, sending letters to the project's architect and some fundraising dinner attendees.
The NYC Department of Environmental Protection made its most expensive property acquisition ever to avoid spending billions to filter the city's water supply.
New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani will be sworn in by two prominent Democrats on New Year's Day.
A spike in measles cases in Rockland County has New York health officials urging families to get vaccinated.
Researchers on Long Island say they've found physical evidence of PTSD in World Trade Center first responders.
In New York, cases of flu, RSV and COVID have spiked since Thanksgiving.
There are at least 500 sudden and unexpected deaths in the city each year, and in roughly a fifth of those cases, a genetic cause can be detected.
UnitedHealthcare and NewYork-Presbyterian have roughly two weeks to reach an agreement or thousands of Medicare Advantage members could be forced to find care elsewhere.
The singer said an MRI showed a cancerous spot on one of his lungs after he recovered from a lengthy bout of bronchitis.
Comedian and actor Bowen Yang performed his final sketch on "SNL" Saturday night, after announcing his unexpected mid-season exit from the show.
A judge Friday voided the conviction of one of the two men found guilty of the 2002 killing of Run-D.M.C. star Jam Master Jay.
The special features interviews with Kathy Bates, Annette Bening, Albert Brooks, Michael Douglas, Kiefer Sutherland, Jerry O'Connell and Mandy Patinkin.
Jake and Romy Reiner released a statement on Wednesday, remembering their parents, Rob Reiner and Michele Singer Reiner, as their best friends.
The Mets jettisoned another core player Monday, trading second baseman Jeff McNeil to the Athletics for minor league right-hander Yordan Rodriguez.
Filip Forsberg and Steven Stamkos scored, Justus Annunen made 16 saves and the Predators beat the Rangers 2-1 on Sunday night.
Josh Norris and Zach Benson scored in the second period and the Sabres beat the Devils 3-1 on Sunday night for their sixth straight win.
Michael Porter Jr. scored 24 points, Noah Clowney added 19 and the Nets beat the Raptors 96-81 on Sunday night.
Jalen Brunson scored a season-high 47 points and the Knicks overcame Karl-Anthony Towns' quiet night to beat the Heat 132-125 on Sunday.
Nine Brooklyn Football Club partner bars are collecting shelf-stable food and winter coats to benefit 10 local schools.
The Davis Center in Harlem is now open for its first winter season after technical delays.
After losing his mother to a stroke in 2022, a Brownsville native is turning personal grief into a grassroots foundation, offering counseling and mentorship to children and young adults.
A Brooklyn startup and a national nonprofit are teaming up to turn everyday mail lockers into easy donation hubs, delivering thousands of toys to hospital rooms this holiday season.
The city is sharing new details about the historic $1 billion investment announced for the Coney Island Boardwalk, the largest in its century-long history
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.
The list is out of the most popular baby names in New York City.
Investigators said a man slammed the boy's head into the rear windshield of a parked car after an argument.
The latest release from the Department of Justice appears to be its largest one to date, with more than 11,000 files, including hundreds of videos.
CBS News New York's Noelle Lilley spoke with travelers at Newark Liberty International Airport trying to get away for Christmas.
It's a First Alert Weather Day Tuesday due to light snow throughout the morning, which will gradually taper off this afternoon. CBS News New York's Tony Sadiku reports.
