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.
New York City is gearing up for a significant snowstorm this weekend. A Winter Storm Watch is in effect.
Two teenagers are facing hate crime charges after dozens of swastikas were found around Gravesend Park in Brooklyn, according to police.
Dramatic video from Suffolk County police shows a deer smashing through a bank window and running around as officers try to wrangle it.
JPMorgan Chase says President Trump's lawsuit "has no merit."
A woman was arrested after her dog was found with a severe cut to its throat near a New York cemetery. She's now facing aggravated animal cruelty and abandonment charges.
New York City is gearing up for a significant snowstorm this weekend. A Winter Storm Watch is in effect.
Two teenagers are facing hate crime charges after dozens of swastikas were found around Gravesend Park in Brooklyn, according to police.
Three people were shot inside a Bronx apartment building in what police are calling an apparent murder-suicide.
A winter storm is headed to the Tri-State Area with heavy snow expected. New Yorkers could see 6-12 inches Saturday night into Monday.
Starting July 1, as many as 450,000 New Yorkers will lose EP coverage and be forced into marketplace health care plans.
A winter storm is headed to the Tri-State Area with heavy snow expected. New Yorkers could see 6-12 inches Saturday night into Monday.
Residents are feeling the cold weather, but there will be a slight break Thursday. All eyes are on the weekend with the possibility of a winter storm.
Dangerously cold weather is gripping the Tri-State Area with little relief as the frigid temperatures continue into the weekend.
Many dangers lurk when the temperature plummets, including hypothermia, frostbite and even a heart attack.
The weekend of snow in the New York City area finally wrapped up overnight, but don't let it fool you. Temperatures are about to plummet.
A winter storm is headed to the Tri-State Area with heavy snow expected. New Yorkers could see 6-12 inches Saturday night into Monday.
An audit for the Hackensack School District uncovered a $17 million budget gap for the 2025-2026 academic year and a projected $24 million gap for the next.
While clothing isn't subject to sales tax in New Jersey, Skims collected it from customers. The company will now be issuing refunds.
Residents are feeling the cold weather, but there will be a slight break Thursday. All eyes are on the weekend with the possibility of a winter storm.
A New Jersey family has been reunited with their beloved dog that was lost when their car was stolen.
Dramatic video from Suffolk County police shows a deer smashing through a bank window and running around as officers try to wrangle it.
A winter storm is headed to the Tri-State Area with heavy snow expected. New Yorkers could see 6-12 inches Saturday night into Monday.
A list of the most dangerous roads in New York is out, and four of them are on Long Island.
A Long Island woman has been charged after officials say more than 100 cats were rescued from deplorable conditions at her West Islip home.
Residents are feeling the cold weather, but there will be a slight break Thursday. All eyes are on the weekend with the possibility of a winter storm.
JPMorgan Chase says President Trump's lawsuit "has no merit."
The FCC is warning that daytime talk shows and late-night programs must give equal time to opposing political candidates, taking aim at a genre of TV that has long drawn President Trump's ire.
Homeless encampments are still a critical problem in New York City, and it remains to be seen how Mayor Zohran Mamdani will deal with them.
A list of the most dangerous roads in New York is out, and four of them are on Long Island.
The New York State Department of Motor Vehicles is going dark for five days in February to upgrade computer systems that date back six decades.
Starting July 1, as many as 450,000 New Yorkers will lose EP coverage and be forced into marketplace health care plans.
Striking New York City nurses are set to return to the bargaining table Thursday, the New York State Nurses Association said.
Mayor Zohran Mamdani and Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders joined striking New York City nurses on the picket line Tuesday.
New York City's largest nurses strike is now in Week 2 and it appears negotiations toward a deal remain at a standstill.
Negotiators for major New York City hospitals and the state nurses union returned to the bargaining table as the city's largest nurses strike enters a fifth day.
The nominees for the 98th annual Academy Awards were announced Thursday morning, and though "One Battle After Another," "Marty Supreme," "Frankenstein" and "Hamnet" were all nominated for plenty, it was "Sinners" that broke through with a record-smashing 16 nominations.
The FCC is warning that daytime talk shows and late-night programs must give equal time to opposing political candidates, taking aim at a genre of TV that has long drawn President Trump's ire.
The 2026 Songwriters Hall of Fame inductees were revealed on "CBS Mornings" on Wednesday. See the full list.
Channing Tatum is bringing "Magic Mike Live" to New York City, promising to "turn up the gas" on the popular show.
Kianna Underwood, a former Nickelodeon child actress, was identified as the woman killed in a hit-and-run in Brooklyn.
The active New York Mets have acquired ace pitcher Freddy Peralta and right-hander Tobias Myers from Milwaukee in a trade that sent two top prospects to the Brewers.
The Knicks broke a four-game losing streak without breaking a sweat, crushing the Nets 120-66 on Wednesday night.
The Yankees have reportedly agreed to a long-term contract with free agent outfielder Cody Bellinger.
The New York Mets acquired Luis Robert Jr. in a trade with the Chicago White Sox on Tuesday, filling a hole in center field.
Goalie Darcy Kuemper has left the Los Angeles Kings' game against the New York Rangers after a collision in the crease late in the first period.
A critical seasonal blood shortage is prompting renewed calls for New Yorkers to donate.
Puppet shows, peaceful protests and acts of service helped families reflect on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy through a child's perspective.
Nearly 100 tenants from three different buildings managed by A&E Real Estate on the Upper West Side rallied on Monday.
A group in Queens has banded together to revive landlines and give their children a simpler way to socialize.
A city-approved plan to rezone a stretch of Atlantic Avenue is expected to bring thousands of new apartments to Brooklyn, but tenant advocates say the deal falls short for lower-income residents and could accelerate displacement.
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.
Caroline Palmer was a top fashion editor during the industry's glory days. She mined her memories and added a sinister plot for her debut novel, "Workhorse." She spoke with Mary Calvi and answered questions in our virtual #ClubCalvi meetup.
This week's Furry Friend Finder is highlighting Peanut, who is a 10-month-old husky mix.
Ryan Coogler's vampire thriller earned the most Academy Award nominations ever, including for Best Picture and Best Director. CBS News' Gwen Baumgardner reports.
Former special prosecutor Jack Smith defended his investigations into President Trump as he testified for the first time on Capitol Hill.
It's a nice day out with temperatures in the 40s, but they will dip headed into the weekend. CBS News New York's Tony Sadiku has the latest on the potential snow storm coming.
