
Home possibly struck by lightning in Nutley, N.J.
The homeowners said their smoke detectors went off and they smelled something burning.
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The homeowners said their smoke detectors went off and they smelled something burning.
The victims were near a statue of Andrew Jackson, Maggiolo said, adding that "it appeared they were in the vicinity of a tree."
Keith was a rising sophomore at Ocean County College with many aspirations, including studying criminal justice and psychology.
Witnesses said the conditions were initially clear and sunny, leaving no signs that a dangerous storm was moving in. And it left them no time to take cover.
The Parks Department says the group was sitting on the sand at Orchard Beach around 5 p.m. when they were struck by lightning during the fast-moving storm.
The 19-year-old was running on Haas Field behind Chatham Middle School when thunder started to rumble.
It happened when a storm blew through Chatham Thursday evening and it's believed a bolt of lightning hit the field somewhere Chatham Middle School.
Thanks to Mother Nature, a Long Island animal rescue has been turned into a swelter shelter.
Sunday night's fierce storms brought lightning strikes to our area. One of them struck a man who was outside, he said, taking in the view.
A survivor was sharing her story Monday after a lightning strike left and three others injured – and one person dead – in Poughkeepsie last week.
Two women have been struck by lightning in separate incidents in a Jersey Shore town.
The powerful storms that swept through the area late Thursday afternoon gave some beachgoers a serious scare in Long Beach.
Work crews said electrical wires above the street fell to the ground after being hit by a bolt of lightning and then melted the asphalt.
Firefighters in New Jersey are on the scene of a house fire that was started by a strike of lighting.
One of the antennas on the roof of Fairview Borough Hall has been split into three stems from the lightning strike.
There was a close call for a Garden State family Thursday morning, when lightning struck their home. The crack of thunder was so loud it caused temporary hearing loss.
"[It was] like having a bomb go off at your feet," Gus Bertolf said.
The lightning strike was so intense that it knocked the victim's umbrella (pictured) to the ground, tore off her earring and even killed the battery of a nearby car.
Nicole Burke is beyond one in a million. She was directly struck by lightning, but is somehow alive to tell her incredible story.
18-year-old Nicole Burke is in the hospital after being struck by lightning over the weekend.
At one point, 20,000 Long Island Power Authority (LIPA) customers were without power. Con Edison had a few hundred customers without power in Westchester. Several outages were also reported in Connecticut and New Jersey.
On Sept. 29, 2011, a lightning strike caused a power surge, crippling the railroad's signal system and triggering hours of delays during the evening rush.
A Long Island man was struck by lightning during the intense storms Monday night, and he says it's not the first time.
Lightning may have sparked a Sunday morning fire that displaced several residents of a Linden building and left a firefighter injured.
Carlos Carrasco (2-2) pitched six efficient innings to win his second consecutive start.
New York improves to 5-2-0 in the series.
Investigators are trying to trace the circumstances of this shooting and figure out whether or not it was targeted.
Valles' hospitalization was highlighted in a report raising concerns about safety and transparency at Rikers Island.
It happened around 9:30 a.m. Wednesday at Eastern Parkway near Bedford and Franklin Avenues.
Investigators are trying to trace the circumstances of this shooting and figure out whether or not it was targeted.
Valles' hospitalization was highlighted in a report raising concerns about safety and transparency at Rikers Island.
It happened around 9:30 a.m. Wednesday at Eastern Parkway near Bedford and Franklin Avenues.
Prosecutors say Damion Comager shook his daughter, "causing her to be unresponsive, resulting in her death."
The current contract expired on May 16.
The tunnel will remain closed while the fire marshal inspects it.
Once signed, the new law would go into effect in January 2024.
The governor said he included $70 million in the budget to help stabilize the child care industry.
An expert says brown tide is most common when the water is warm and overloaded with nutrients.
Marine experts said the great white sharks are making their annual migration from the Florida Keys to the northeast.
Rashid Ali Bynum, 28, is accused of fatally shooting the Sayreville councilwoman in February.
Crime scene investigators took photos and placed evidence markers in front of Bridgestone Hose Power on Wednesday.
Officers responded to a wellness check Tuesday at 501 Thornbury Court in Lakewood and found the woman's body.
The bill requires public libraries and public school libraries to adopt the Library School of Rights.
Santo Livio saw an ominous cloud hanging over a house and, along with a woman out for a walk, jumped into action.
An argument over a baseball led to a man assaulting a teenager, and shocking video led to charges.
Part of the intersection of Lido Boulevard and Regent Drive appeared to be collapsed.
A fake Long Island realtor couple required a cash deposit in exchange for house keys, but it was all a scam.
Marine experts said the great white sharks are making their annual migration from the Florida Keys to the northeast.
The Memorial Day tradition that started last year in Nassau County expanded across Long Island.
Once signed, the new law would go into effect in January 2024.
In the recording, Trump acknowledged he kept a classified Pentagon document after he left the White House.
Seven Republicans have announced their candidacies for president so far. And President Joe Biden announced in April that he'd run for reelection.
More than 70,000 asylum seekers have arrived in the Big Apple and space is running out.
A majority of Democrats and a majority of Republicans voted in favor of the Fiscal Responsibility Act.
May is awareness month for preeclampsia, a type of high blood pressure some women develop during or after pregnancy.
Rodriguez, or A-Rod as he is known, has partnered with the health products company OraPharma to help raise awareness.
Former first lady Rosalynn Carter's dementia diagnosis was announced as former President Jimmy Carter continues to receive hospice care.
Dr. Kumar shared a list of dos and don'ts, spoke about why snacking can be a red flag and offered some other tips.
The state's Department of Health says the change is "due to the changing landscape of the COVID-19 pandemic."
Max Webster is a Tony Award nominee for directing the new play "Life of Pi," based on the Oscar-winning movie.
McDonald spoke to CBS2's Dana Tyler about the drama and playwright Adrienne Kennedy.
A Los Angeles jury Wednesday has found "That '70s Show" actor Danny Masterson guilty of two counts of forcible rape.
The Oscar winner will now be a father for the fourth time.
Federal prosecutors filed an indictment on Tuesday, charging Jay Bryant, 49, in the death of Jason "Jay" Mizell.
Carlos Carrasco (2-2) pitched six efficient innings to win his second consecutive start.
New York improves to 5-2-0 in the series.
Braian Cufré got NYCFC on the scoreboard in the 64th minute, using an assist from Alfredo Morales.
The Yankees moved a season-high 11 games over .500, and have posted 20 runs and 30 hits in the first two games of the series.
Senga (5-3) struck out nine and permitted one baserunner.
The annual tradition returned Wednesday in New York Harbor, ahead of Memorial Day.
The exhibit focuses on the key period between 1964 and 1966, when the Beatles became international superstars.
This year's theme centered on Karl Lagerfeld, best known for his work as creative director of Chanel.
The groundbreaking singer, actor and activist died Tuesday at the age of 96 in his New York home.
The Mets unveiled a massive new scoreboard and defeated the Marlins in their home opener at Citi Field.
CBS2's Lonnie Quinn has your First Alert Forecast for May 31 at 11 p.m.
There are new rules and a new curfew at Ocean City, New Jersey, beaches.
There are disturbing new questions after a man who had been held at Rikers Island since April died there Saturday. As CBS2's Lisa Rozner reports, a judge is now demanding answers from the city.
The MTA has reached a tentative deal with the Transit Workers Union.
Congress is one step closer to stopping a debt default that would have a huge impact on our economy. A bill put together by President Joe Biden and House Speaker Kevin McCarthy passed the House, but there was resistance, some of it from our area. CBS2's Dick Brennan reports.