Jersey City police didn't know gunman was shooting at them at first, witness says
A witness said he pointed out the gunman to officers after their patrol cars were struck by bullets. CBS News New York's Alecia Reid reports.
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A witness said he pointed out the gunman to officers after their patrol cars were struck by bullets. CBS News New York's Alecia Reid reports.
The chaotic scene unfolded when officers were driving in marked cars on John F. Kennedy Boulevard, Jersey City police said. CBS News New York's Christine Sloan reports.
Superintendent Laurie Newell said Thursday the district has been hosting job fairs this summer, and will continue outreach this fall.
Students will lose access to their personal electronic devices from bell to bell. That includes phones, smartwatches and tablets.
Nineteen alleged members of a Jersey City gang now face charges in a drug trafficking conspiracy.
A fire on a PATH train caused widespread delays and multiple lines to be suspended between New Jersey and New York City. CBS News New York's Natalie Duddridge reports.
A PATH train fire caused delays and multiple lines to be suspended Monday for the morning commute in New Jersey.
A PATH train fire caused multiple lines to be suspended Monday for the morning commute in New Jersey. CBS News New York's Natalie Duddridge has an update from Jersey City.
The fire broke out Monday at Newport Station in Jersey City, impacting the morning commute between Hoboken and Manhattan. CBS News New York's Natalie Duddridge has an update.
PATH trains are suspended on multiple lines for the morning commute due to a fire investigation at Newport Station in Jersey City.
Two vacant homes were destroyed and multiple firefighters were injured after a fire erupted overnight in Jersey City, New Jersey.
City officials say the flames broke out in vacant building. As CBS News New York's Christine Sloan reports, there had been previous complaints made about the building.
Six New Jersey firefighters are injured and several people are now without a home. CBS News New York's Elijah Westbrook reports.
Hot spots were still burning at the site of the three-alarm fire after six firefighters had to be taken to the hospital, officials said. CBS News New York's Elijah Westbrook reports.
Jersey City Police are searching for at least two suspects in a hit-and-run spree that spanned several parts of town Thursday morning. At least two people were injured.
A vigil was held in Jersey City on Sunday for a 6-year-old boy who was struck and killed by a UPS truck Friday afternoon.
There is grief across Jersey City over a 6-year-old boy who died after he was hit by a UPS truck while riding his bike with his dad. CBS News New York's Naveen Dhaliwal reports.
We are officially one year away from the FIFA World Cup, the world's largest sporting event, kicking off in our back yard.
Eight matches will be played in our area next summer. CBS News New York's Nick Caloway has more on how officials and soccer fans are gearing up for the world's biggest sporting event.
Hundreds of police officers lined the streets for Justin Rivera's funeral in New Jersey. CBS News New York's Nick Caloway reports.
President Trump's crackdown on sanctuary policies named three dozen cities in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut, but has since been taken down.
Hudson County Sheriff's Officer Justin Rivera died Friday in Jersey City after falling through a window, the prosecutor's office says.
A Hudson County sheriff's officer has been identified after falling through a window at an administrative building in Jersey City. CBS News New York's Lori Bordonaro reports.
A Hudson County sheriff's officer died Friday after falling through a window at an administrative building in Jersey City. CBS News New York's Doug Williams reports.
The Trump administration is suing Newark, Hoboken, Jersey City and Paterson, N.J., for allegedly obstructing federal immigration agents.
Brenda Janowitz discusses her personal connection to her new young adult book, "The Introvert's Guide to Kissing in Europe."
Content creators and influencers at the U.S. Open are sparking a debate about fan etiquette.
It wasn't immediately clear what charges Sanchez was pleading guilty to, but he is facing a felony battery charge and several misdemeanors, including unlawful entry of a motor vehicle and public intoxication.
Police on Long Island recently impounded an imitation presidential limousine that was part of a mock motorcade and carrying a President Trump look-alike.
Massive whale sharks were recently spotted surfacing right next to a boat near New York City, turning an ordinary day on the water into an extraordinary encounter.
Content creators and influencers at the U.S. Open are sparking a debate about fan etiquette.
Police on Long Island recently impounded an imitation presidential limousine that was part of a mock motorcade and carrying a President Trump look-alike.
Massive whale sharks were recently spotted surfacing right next to a boat near New York City, turning an ordinary day on the water into an extraordinary encounter.
This year's 9/11 memorial service will be Zohran Mamdani's first as mayor of New York City.
The NYPD announced record-low crime this summer, touting officers' efforts to keep New York City safe.
Severe storms returned to the Tri-State Area, making it a soggy Thursday morning.
The rain returns Tuesday with the possibility of severe storms and downpours that can cause flash flooding in the New York City area.
Activity by ICE agents is putting a chill on the economy in parts of Connecticut after an estimated 100 people were recently grabbed off the streets of Danbury and other communities.
A First Alert Weather Day has been issued for Tuesday and Wednesday due to the threat of strong to severe thunderstorms.
ICE is defending operations they are conducting this week in Danbury, Connecticut, as some residents say they feel uneasy at what they are seeing on the streets.
Massive whale sharks were recently spotted surfacing right next to a boat near New York City, turning an ordinary day on the water into an extraordinary encounter.
Police in North Brunswick, New Jersey, say ICE agents detained a driver who crashed into another vehicle on Wednesday morning.
Severe storms returned to the Tri-State Area, making it a soggy Thursday morning.
An 87-year-old woman was found dead, and a man was rescued after the pair went missing Sunday during a hike in New Jersey, police said.
Experts say "mauve stingers" washed up along Manasquan's beach over the weekend, although they are usually pretty infrequent down the Jersey Shore.
Police on Long Island recently impounded an imitation presidential limousine that was part of a mock motorcade and carrying a President Trump look-alike.
Massive whale sharks were recently spotted surfacing right next to a boat near New York City, turning an ordinary day on the water into an extraordinary encounter.
Researchers are capturing and tagging sharks in the waters off the Hamptons on Long Island.
Lyme disease cases surged to 25,000 across New York state last year. CBS News New York's Jennifer McLogan toured Long Island's tick center with the health commissioner, who said the ticks are winning and New Yorkers must stay vigilant.
New York reports that overdose deaths across the state have fallen 45% since 2022. CBS News New York's Jennifer McLogan met with Long Island advocates and parents who say the mission continues.
Police on Long Island recently impounded an imitation presidential limousine that was part of a mock motorcade and carrying a President Trump look-alike.
Police in North Brunswick, New Jersey, say ICE agents detained a driver who crashed into another vehicle on Wednesday morning.
New York City Council members announced an investment in how future generations learn about 9/11 and hosted a wreath-laying ceremony to mark 25 years since the attack.
A GOP-proposed constitutional amendment to limit the Supreme Court to nine justices failed in the House, coming up well short of the two-thirds majority needed.
New York City officials are taking a close look at the city's response to the recent Legionnaires' outbreak on the Upper East Side and how to protect residents from the disease in the future.
A report released Tuesday is offering a new glimpse into the health impact the 9/11 attacks continue to have on FDNY first responders.
Two more people who were sickened in the Upper East Side Legionnaires' disease cluster have died, health officials announced Friday.
A new electronic device that's the size of a grain of rice is making a big difference for heart patients.
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?
The Met's decision to highlight the work by designer John Galliano sparked widespread controversy due to his history of antisemitic and racist comments.
Tim Curry was known for his iconic performances in cult classics like "The Rocky Horror Picture Show" and the original screen adaptation of Stephen King's "It."
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.
Dolly Parton became an icon over her six-decade career as a Grammy-winning singer-songwriter, movie and TV star and theme park owner who donated millions to help others.
Content creators and influencers at the U.S. Open are sparking a debate about fan etiquette.
It wasn't immediately clear what charges Sanchez was pleading guilty to, but he is facing a felony battery charge and several misdemeanors, including unlawful entry of a motor vehicle and public intoxication.
Cam Schlitter gave up one run and two hits in eight superb innings, and the New York Yankees scored five two-out runs in 10th in a 6-3 victory over the Los Angeles Angels on Wednesday night.
Rookie Nick Morabito had a three-run double for his first major league hit, helping the Mets beat the Rays 10-4 on Wednesday.
Tiger Woods has pled no contest to a charge of reckless driving months after pleading not guilty to two misdemeanor charges.
The Brooklyn family traces its roots to Pieter Claesen Wyckoff, who arrived in the New World 400 years ago. Today, descendants connect through reunions, Zoom calls and a massive genealogical database.
An off-duty volunteer EMT was honored Wednesday for saving a man's life at the 2026 New York Knicks Championship parade.
With tickets to the U.S. Open skyrocketing, tennis advocates in the Harlem community are working to make the sport more accessible for New Yorkers.
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.
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.
The Labor Day holiday weekend is almost here, and with it comes a whole lot of travel. The FAA says nearly 54,000 flights were scheduled to fly Thursday, the most of the weekend stretch. Kris Van Cleave reports.
In the high-profile murder trial of Lindsay Clancy, a single juror is all that prevents a unanimous verdict. Shanelle Kaul reports.
Former Jets quarterback Mark Sanchez plans to plead guilty to charges stemming from a fight outside an Indianapolis hotel in 2025.
The Filipino star at the U.S. Open is igniting a neighborhood in Queens. The 21-year-old sensation Alex Eala has charmed the tennis world and united her community. CBS News New York's Steve Overmyer reports.
CBS News New York's Scott Padgett is monitoring the potential for some rain on Friday and very early on Saturday morning, but overall conditions should be favorable for outdoor activities.
