Jersey City student wins $5,000 through writing contest
Earlier this month, CBS New York brought you the story of a teen literacy program that works with high school students in Jersey City.
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Earlier this month, CBS New York brought you the story of a teen literacy program that works with high school students in Jersey City.
Jim McGreevey resigned after coming out as gay. He now runs the New Jersey Reentry Corporation, a nonprofit that gives people coming out of prison a second chance.
David Wildstein, a political blogger and editor of the New Jersey Globe, joined "The Point with Marcia Kramer" to talk all things political in the Garden State.
The former New Jersey governor runs a program that gives people coming out of prison a second chance. Meanwhile, he's eyeing his own second chance. Watch Jim McGreevey's interview on "The Point with Marcia Kramer."
McGreevey says on CBS2's "The Point" that he's contemplating a second chance in politics in Jersey City.
Nineteen years after former New Jersey governor Jim McGreevey resigned after coming out as gay, he's considering a political comeback. McGreevey tells CBS2 political reporter Marcia Kramer he is giving serious consideration to running for mayor of Jersey City. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/3NdaR7x
For the first time ever, the Ladies Professional Golf Association is playing at the Liberty National Golf Club.
The city fire department is now working with the Red Cross to relocate four adults and one child.
A fire broke out Tuesday afternoon in a building near a church in Jersey City, Hudson County.
The program helps improve well-being, with educational opportunities, mental health check-ins and financial awards.
The program has touched the lives of more than 70,000 kids in New Jersey since it began 20 years ago. CBS2's Zinnia Maldonado sits down with the team to talk about what makes their program unique.
Mendoza's family gathered in front of her mother's Jersey City home.
Family and friends of 32-year-old Norelis Mendoza gathered in front of her mother's home. That's where she was last seen alive, before being reported missing on Mother's Day. CBS2's Jessica Moore reports.
The family of Norelis Mendoza Is expected to gather in front of her mother's Jersey City home. That's where Mendoza was last seen alive, before being reported missing on Mother's Day. CBS2's Jessica Moore reports.
Police are investigating the death of a New Jersey mother whose body was discovered on the side of the highway. CBS2's Alecia Reid spoke with her family as they desperately wait for answers.
Thousands of police officers from around the country are participating in the four-day bike tour.
Jersey City police officers are taking part in this year's Policy Unity Bike Tour.
The hole opened up around 11 p.m. Sunday on Sip Avenue near West Side Avenue.
It happened late Sunday night on Sip Avenue near West Side Avenue.
CBS2's Jessica Moore has the latest on law enforcement's pursuit of the gunman.
An investigation is ongoing after a man was shot and killed inside a smoke shop in Jersey City overnight.
It happened inside a smoke shop on Danforth Avenue overnight, CBS2's Christina Fan reports.
Massive blaze in Ocean County has consumed nearly 4,000 acres of land, but no properties have been damaged.
Some Ocean County residents are facing mandatory evacuations as one fire grows to cover more than 2,500 acres. CBS2's Zinnia Maldonado has the latest.
Into the night, firefighters sprayed thousands of gallons of water onto the fire scene.
Two incidents in New York City during Hanukkah have Jewish communities on edge and calling for the condemnation of hate.
President Trump's speech Wednesday night looked back on his first year and ahead to the next three. He touted new military bonuses, his tariffs and economic policies in a brief address.
The union representing bus dispatchers says critical systems inside the MTA's bus command center repeatedly failed, but the transit agency is pushing back on those claims.
Luke Weaver has agreed to a $22 million, two-year contract with the Mets, a person familiar with the negotiations told The Associated Press on Wednesday.
An audit by New York City Comptroller Brad Lander reveals thousands upon thousands of complaints about the NYC school buses.
Two incidents in New York City during Hanukkah have Jewish communities on edge and calling for the condemnation of hate.
The union representing bus dispatchers says critical systems inside the MTA's bus command center repeatedly failed, but the transit agency is pushing back on those claims.
An audit by New York City Comptroller Brad Lander reveals thousands upon thousands of complaints about the NYC school buses.
The Davis Center in Harlem is now open for its first winter season after technical delays.
Pope Leo XIV is expected to name Bishop Ronald Hicks of Joliet, Illinois, to succeed retiring Timothy Cardinal Dolan as archbishop of New York, sources briefed on the transition say.
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.
Some of the highest totals were on Long Island and in New Jersey, where greater than 6 inches of snow was measured.
A large water main break in Waterbury, Connecticut, is impacting tens of thousands of residents.
Bitterly cold temperatures are causing icy road conditions, including black ice, Monday morning in the Tri-State Area.
Survivors of the 2012 Sandy Hook school shooting, families and lawmakers gathered in Washington, D.C., on Thursday to honor the lives lost and continue calls for action to end gun violence.
The remains of Dulce Maria Alavez, who went missing in 2019, have not been found, despite a fake report on social media, officials said Wednesday.
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.
A celebration of the upcoming FIFA World Cup was held Tuesday at the Gateway Center in Newark, featuring a former great player for the U.S. Men's National Team.
If you're heading out, watch your step—black ice could make things tricky.
Davenport currently serves as the first assistant attorney general, a position she previously held from 2018-2020. She also worked as the acting attorney general's principal law enforcement advisor.
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.
Hundreds of schools across New York, including dozens on Long Island, have to take old water fountains and taps out of commission.
If you're heading out, watch your step—black ice could make things tricky.
Fortunately, the rail was fixed just before 8 a.m., leading to service getting back on track.
The Jewish community of Sydney, Australia has deep connections to the Tri-State Area. Many on Long Island spoke fondly on Monday about victims they knew.
President Trump's speech Wednesday night looked back on his first year and ahead to the next three. He touted new military bonuses, his tariffs and economic policies in a brief address.
An audit by New York City Comptroller Brad Lander reveals thousands upon thousands of complaints about the NYC school buses.
The measure would give terminally ill adults who have less than six months to live an option to have a doctor prescribe them a lethal medication mixture.
Mamdani announced Jahmila Edwards as Director of Intergovernmental Affairs and Catherine Almonte Da Costa as Director of Appointments.
The House has passed a GOP health care bill that does not include an extension of Affordable Care Act tax credits.
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.
Connecticut is dealing with its first measles case since 2021, after a child, who is not vaccinated, contracted the virus while traveling internationally.
Mixed nuts from Ohio-based Mellace Family Brands sold at some Wegmans stores could be tainted with Salmonella, FDA warns.
New York has no plans to change hepatitis B vaccine guidance after a Centers for Disease Control advisory panel voted to stop recommending a first dose for newborns.
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 Oscars ceremony is moving to YouTube starting in 2029, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced on Wednesday.
Nick Reiner appeared in court on Wednesday on two counts of murder in the killing of his parents, Rob Reiner and Michele Singer Reiner.
Bronx drill rapper Kay Flock, whose real name is Kevin Perez, was sentenced to 30 years in prison Tuesday.
Luke Weaver has agreed to a $22 million, two-year contract with the Mets, a person familiar with the negotiations told The Associated Press on Wednesday.
The Knicks rallied to beat Victor Wembanyama and the Spurs 124-113 on Tuesday night to win the NBA Cup.
Alex DeBrincat scored two power-play goals in the third period as the Detroit Red Wings beat the New York Islanders 3-2.
The league-worst Vancouver Canucks defeated the New York Rangers 3-0 on Tuesday night.
A celebration of the upcoming FIFA World Cup was held Tuesday at the Gateway Center in Newark, featuring a former great player for the U.S. Men's National Team.
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
New York City officials have secured long-awaited funding to restore the 102-year-old Coney Island boardwalk.
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.
CBS News New York's John Elliott has your First Alert Forecast for December 17 at 11 p.m.
Police in Sparta Township, New Jersey, rescued a dog from an icy lake Wednesday.
A driver slammed into a commercial building in Springfield, New Jersey, on Wednesday, creating a hole in the wall. The driver was arrested for suspicion of driving under the influence, officials said.
It's the end of an era for the Archdiocese of New York. We're expected to hear Thursday that Pope Leo has accepted the resignation of Timothy Cardinal Dolan as archbishop. CBS News New York's Jenna DeAngelis has reaction and details on who's expected to replace him.
Hanukkah is feeling heavy for the Jewish community in New York City. Just this week, two Jewish men say they became the targets of separate antisemitic attacks. CBS News New York's Adi Guajardo reports.
