NJ Man Faces Murder, Weapons Charges Following Death Of Wife
Prosecutors say the husband of a woman found dead in a northern New Jersey restaurant has been charged with her murder.
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Prosecutors say the husband of a woman found dead in a northern New Jersey restaurant has been charged with her murder.
Authorities in New Jersey are investigating the stabbing death of a man in Newark, according to the Essex County Prosecutor's Office.
The coffin of Tammy Palmer was slowly brought into St. Gregory Barbarigo Parish in Garnerville, Rockland County. The mother of two was shot to death, and her father-in-law is suspected of the crime.
Eugene Palmer, 74, is the prime suspect in the killing of 39-year-old Tammy Palmer who was found shot in the chest in the backyard of her Willow Grove Road home on Monday, police said.
The manhunt for a man suspected of killing his daughter-in-law in a Rockland County town continued Monday afternoon before being suspended for the night. The search will resume at daybreak Tuesday.
Crime scene tape is still surrounding the East Rutherford home of 70-year-old Barbara Vernieri. Investigators said the widowed real estate agent was murdered before her home was set on fire.
Gordon Francis, 54, of Queens, pleaded not guilty to murder Wednesday in the death of 50-year-old James Hawkins, prosecutors said.
Jury selection has started in the case of the final defendant to stand trial in the 2007 execution-style murders of three college-bound people at a Newark playground.
John Lennon's killer was denied release from prison in his seventh appearance before a parole board, New York corrections officials said.
Investigators initially believed Alan Frederick Goodman had fallen down the stairs. Now they think he was bludgeoned to death with a coffee mug.
After months of criticism and complaining President Obama finally reacts to the horrific crime rate and record-breaking murder rate in Chicago.
Police said Richard Cohen called 911 himself. Officers found his mother Anne stabbed several times.
The name of the man believed to be responsible for the August 6th shooting death of a West Orange bouncer has been released by the authorities.
Bronx Assemblyman Eric Stevenson is presenting the youngster's family with almost $6,000, and an anonymous donor is paying for the child's funeral.
Jason Bohn, 33, was ordered held without bail after entering his plea on Monday.
A report said that the two had been arguing over Trinity's repeated use of her father's ATM card against his wishes. The teen told police that her father ordered her to kill him, or he would kill them both.
For America's big cities: the people who are supposed to have, need to have, and claim to have all the answers simply don't have a clue.
It was just after 4:30 on Sunday morning when the normally quiet streets of Cliffside Park turned quite chaotic, as bullets were flying around Anderson Avenue.
A Bronx man was pronounced Dead On Arrival at Lincoln Hospital on Saturday. Police found Christopher Muse, 25, of Mott Haven with a stab wound to the torso after responding to a call about a shooting inside of an East 141 Street apartment.
Police made the discovery on Mt. Prospect Avenue. They were responding to a call of a cab crashing into several parked cars, and that's when they found the driver's body.
Officers arrested Jason Bohn, the ex-boyfriend of 27-year-old Danielle Thomas. Bohn has been charged with murder, tampering with evidence and other offenses.
A man with a history of mental illness who killed his neighbor in 2009 was sentenced to 22 years to life in Rockland County Court on Friday.
Marchella Brett-Pierce weighed just 18 pounds when she was found dead in the family's Bedford-Stuyvesant apartment in September 2010.
Recent shootings and other crimes in Newark's West Ward have gotten to a point where residents, along city and school district leaders, feel the need to vent.
Today in Connecticut, a man will be sentenced for a rape and murder for which someone else was already imprisoned.
On Tuesday morning, FIFA officials marked 100 days until the World Cup 2026 kickoff by lighting up the Empire State Building.
Some Iranian Americans on Long Island tell CBS News New York they're emotional and praying for a path to freedom as their families abroad grapple with the newly-launched war.
A federal judge has blocked the Trump administration's efforts to halt New York's first-in-the-nation congestion fee on drivers entering Manhattan.
Two planes came into contact on the ground at Newark Liberty International Airport on Tuesday, officials said.
Manhattan historians recently discovered a link to the Underground Railroad at the Merchant's House Museum.
On Tuesday morning, FIFA officials marked 100 days until the World Cup 2026 kickoff by lighting up the Empire State Building.
Some Iranian Americans on Long Island tell CBS News New York they're emotional and praying for a path to freedom as their families abroad grapple with the newly-launched war.
A federal judge has blocked the Trump administration's efforts to halt New York's first-in-the-nation congestion fee on drivers entering Manhattan.
Manhattan historians recently discovered a link to the Underground Railroad at the Merchant's House Museum.
Gov. Kathy Hochul and Mayor Zohran Mamdani have unveiled the first four New York City communities that will receive 2,000 free child care seats for 2-year-olds.
Snow and rain will make for messy morning and evening commutes for New Yorkers on Tuesday. It's a First Alert Weather Day.
The Tri-State Area's weekend is looking like a tale of two seasons with both snow and sunshine.
Another round of snow is impacting the Tri-State Area Wednesday, just after a major blizzard dumped more than 2 feet of snow in some parts of New York and New Jersey.
Pet owners should be extra cautious with their pets during and after the major winter snowstorm impacting the New York and New Jersey area.
Double-digit snow totals have been reported across New York, New Jersey and Connecticut as a major blizzard begins to wind down.
On Tuesday morning, FIFA officials marked 100 days until the World Cup 2026 kickoff by lighting up the Empire State Building.
Two planes came into contact on the ground at Newark Liberty International Airport on Tuesday, officials said.
The West Orange High School chess team has made history by becoming the best in New Jersey. They're hoping to take that momentum with them to a national tournament.
Popcorn Park Animal Refuge has been closed to the public after it suffered major damage in last week's blizzard.
Snow and rain will make for messy morning and evening commutes for New Yorkers on Tuesday. It's a First Alert Weather Day.
Some Iranian Americans on Long Island tell CBS News New York they're emotional and praying for a path to freedom as their families abroad grapple with the newly-launched war.
Justin Timberlake is suing Sag Harbor to prevent the release of bodycam video of his 2024 arrest for driving while intoxicated on Long Island.
The Embassy Diner in Bethpage was one of the only establishments open during the February blizzard. The owner generously donated food to dozens of hospital staff members who had to work through the storm.
A Long Island woman was formally charged in the decades-old murder of her newborn baby, who was dumped on the side of a Calverton road, according to prosecutors.
An off-duty NYPD officer jumped into action when a man was trapped inside a burning car after a severe crash on Long Island.
A federal judge has blocked the Trump administration's efforts to halt New York's first-in-the-nation congestion fee on drivers entering Manhattan.
Gov. Kathy Hochul and Mayor Zohran Mamdani have unveiled the first four New York City communities that will receive 2,000 free child care seats for 2-year-olds.
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem faced skepticism from both sides of the aisle at a hearing before the Senate Judiciary Committee on Tuesday.
Israel sent troops into Lebanon as the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran widened, and some of Iran's Gulf neighbors warned that Iran's retaliatory fire could draw them into the spreading conflict.
Dozen of protesters gathered in Columbus Circle and then marched through the streets, calling for an end to the war with Iran.
New York Attorney General Letitia James' office has ordered NYU Langone Health to resume its Transgender Youth Health Program.
Mount Sinai Health System and Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield agreed to temporarily extend their deadline to negotiate a new contract.
For the first time in 30 years, the Food and Drug Administration has approved a new treatment for an inoperable type of pancreatic cancer.
NYSNA has reached a tentative contract agreement with NewYork-Presbyterian, signaling a potential end to the longest nurses strike in New York City history.
NYSNA ratified contracts with Montefiore and Mount Sinai, clearing the way for nurses to return to work Saturday after walking off one month ago.
Justin Timberlake is suing Sag Harbor to prevent the release of bodycam video of his 2024 arrest for driving while intoxicated on Long Island.
Brian Anthony Moreland is a Tony Award-nominated producer who has worked on numerous hit shows and joins a short list of Black producers working on Broadway.
Pokémon fans across New York City waited in live for special events marking the franchise's 30th anniversary.
Singer-songwriter Neil Sedaka, known for his hits like "Laughter in the Rain," "Breaking Up is Hard to Do" and "Calendar Girl," has died.
Streaming giant Netflix declined to match Paramount Skydance's $31 per share offer for Warner Bros. Discovery.
On Tuesday morning, FIFA officials marked 100 days until the World Cup 2026 kickoff by lighting up the Empire State Building.
Kirill Marchenko scored his second goal of the game 1:04 into overtime and the Blue Jackets edged the Rangers 5-4 Monday night after squandering a four-goal lead.
Anders Lee scored the go-ahead goal in the final minute, rookie Matthew Schaefer had two more goals and an assist and the Islanders edged the Panthers 5-4 on Sunday.
James Harden scored 22 points in his return to the lineup with a broken thumb and the Cavaliers snapped a two-game skid with a 106-102 win over the Nets on Sunday.
Mikal Bridges had 25 points and Jalen Brunson scored 24 to power the Knicks over the Spurs, snapping their 11-game winning streak Sunday.
Manhattan historians recently discovered a link to the Underground Railroad at the Merchant's House Museum.
The National Dance Institute in Harlem hosts a special camp twice a year to bring together dancers with and without special needs for a dance camp, proving anyone can take center stage.
Could New York City's harsh winter weather end up curbing the number of rats? Here's why experts are saying don't count on it.
A Jewish congregation in Brooklyn is fighting to save their historic house of worship.
Harlem's Lafayette Theatre is believed to be the first major New York City theater to desegregate, just a year after its opening.
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.
A student showed up to a Lower Manhattan school with a loaded gun Tuesday, police say.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani is responding to hateful comments made by radio host Sid Rosenberg.
America's new golden girl, skating sensation Alysa Liu, visited New York City on Tuesday with a stop at the Rockefeller Center ice rink. She spoke with CBS News New York's Jenna DeAngelis about her journey to become an Olympic gold medalist.
Excitement is building ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2026. With 100 days until kickoff, some special guests flipped the ceremonial switch at the Empire State Building. CBS News New York's Vanessa Murdock reports.
Some Iranian Americans on Long Island tell CBS News New York they're emotional and praying for a path to freedom as their families abroad grapple with the newly-launched war. CBS News New York's Jennifer McLogan reports.
