N.J. legislature could vote on controversial OPRA bill
The state's Open Public Records Act was first enacted in 2002 and governs public access to government records.
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The New Jersey Democrat is facing multiple charges, along with his wife Nadine, for allegedly accepting bribes from businessmen and performing favors in return. CBS New York's Christina Fan has a closer look at the case.
CBS New York's Lisa Rozner has the latest on the veteran New Jersey lawmaker's fight to save his freedom and political career.
Fourteen-year-old Suhaila O'Dowd and her mom Nasheela are raising money for the Susan G. Komen Ride for the Cure, a new fundraiser in New Jersey this year. CBS New York's Elaine Quijano and Doug Williams report.
Craig Allen has the Tri-State Area's latest First Alert Forecast on CBS2 News This Morning.
Afficionado Coffee Roasters is keeping costs down by creating sustainable partnerships with farmers around the world, even as international coffee prices reach all-time highs. CBS New York's Natalie Duddridge reports.
Craig Allen has the Tri-State Area's First Alert Forecast for Saturday, May 11 on CBS2 News This Morning.
Lonnie Quinn has the Tri-State Area's latest First Alert Forecast on CBS2 News at 5.
Tony Sadiku has the Tri-State Area's latest First Alert Forecast on CBS2 News At Noon.
Hinchliffe Stadium in Paterson, New Jersey opened in 1932. One of the few remaining Negro League stadiums, it's now home to the New Jersey Jackals of the Frontier League. CBS New York's Lori Bordonaro reports on Opening Day.
Lonnie Quinn has the Tri-State Area's latest First Alert Forecast on CBS2 News At 5.
A New Jersey fire chief who allegedly vandalized a rare Nissan sports car is facing criminal charges. CBS New York's Nick Caloway reports.
Tony Sadiku has the Tri-State Area's latest First Alert Forecast on CBS2 News At Noon.
The New Jersey Jackals take on the New York Boulders on Thursday night, and more than 6,000 tickets have already been sold - making it the biggest single game crowd in Jackals history.
Jewish students and leaders are not happy with Rutgers University's agreement with pro-Palestinian protesters.
New Jersey leaders announced Tuesday the expansion of its partnership with mental health and wellness platform Uwill for two more years.
In the wake of last week's demonstrations, all is quiet on the New Brunswick campus as students finish up finals. CBS New York's Nick Caloway reports.
May is Mental Health Awareness Month and the Garden State is making sure college students have access to support all day, every day. CBS New York's Jenna DeAngelis reports.
Morris Habitat for Humanity is celebrating the global initiative "Women Build Week," which encourages women to pick up a hammer and volunteer. As CBS New York's Christine Sloan reports, the program gets the future homeowners involved, too.
Security wait times may be longer, as the airport upgrades its screening technology, according to the TSA.
Paterson, N.J. police officers convicted of crimes are being forced to pay the city back part of their salaries. CBS New York's Natalie Duddridge reports.
A New Jersey state trooper died Sunday while training at the NJSP headquarters in Ewing, Mercer County, Gov. Phil Murphy said.
First responders found him unresponsive when they arrived on scene at the construction site and couldn't save him, according to police.
Princeton University students began a hunger strike on Friday in solidarity with the millions of Palestinians in Gaza as Israel's war against Hamas continues.
Vanessa Murdock has the Tri-State Area's latest First Alert Forecast on CBS2 News at 11 p.m.
Sources say admission to the Knicks parade along the Canyon of Heroes on Thursday will be on a first-come, first-serve basis and once the pens are full, the NYPD will turn people away.
A man was charged with assaulting an officer after he allegedly rammed his van into a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent in New Jersey, according to prosecutors.
An image of Jalen Brunson and his father, Rick, in an emotional hug after the Knicks' championship win on Saturday spread rapidly. But what came before that moment says a lot more about their relationship.
In an exclusive interview with CBS News, retired Justice Arthur Engoron reflected on the highs and lows of the 2023 Trump civil fraud trial.
Luigi Mangione's lawyers will argue that he was suffering from an extreme emotional disturbance when he allegedly killed UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson.
Sources say admission to the Knicks parade along the Canyon of Heroes on Thursday will be on a first-come, first-serve basis and once the pens are full, the NYPD will turn people away.
Luigi Mangione's lawyers will argue that he was suffering from an extreme emotional disturbance when he allegedly killed UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson.
Rex Heuermann was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole for the series of murders known as the Gilgo Beach serial killings.
Wednesday is sentencing day for Rex Heuermann, long the suspect in Gilgo Beach serial killer case that has loomed over Long Island for more than three decades.
Tuesday was an unusual Election Day in one Long Island village. The job of mayor in Bayville is up for grabs, but no one is officially running.
Dangerous heat is building across the Tri-State Area with the threat of severe storms, making Thursday and Friday First Alert Weather Days.
Thursday and Friday will be First Alert Weather Days in the New York City area, with high temperatures and the chance for strong storms.
The Stamford Fire Department said high winds ripped the 3,000-square-foot flag off the pole atop the WWE building and sent it flying into electrical wires.
Storms hit the New York City area on Saturday, bringing damaging winds, hail and downpours across the region.
It's unseasonably warm in New York City on Wednesday as humidity adds to the summer-like weather. There's also a slight chance for showers in parts of the Tri-State Area.
A man was charged with assaulting an officer after he allegedly rammed his van into a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent in New Jersey, according to prosecutors.
Six women and girls had acid thrown on them in Jersey City Monday night, officials said. It happened around 7:30 p.m. on in front of a house on Wilkinson Avenue near Ocean Avenue.
The Tuesday evening rush coincided with the end of the match between Senegal and France at MetLife Stadium.
New Jersey officials are once again urging World Cup ticket holders to lean on public transportation to get to Tuesday's match between France and Senegal.
The FBI is investigating after a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent was struck by a vehicle and then opened fire in New Jersey on Monday morning.
Rex Heuermann was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole for the series of murders known as the Gilgo Beach serial killings.
Wednesday is sentencing day for Rex Heuermann, long the suspect in Gilgo Beach serial killer case that has loomed over Long Island for more than three decades.
Tuesday was an unusual Election Day in one Long Island village. The job of mayor in Bayville is up for grabs, but no one is officially running.
The best golfers in the world and their passionate fans are descending on Shinnecock Hills Golf Club on Long Island's East End for the 126th U.S. Open.
There is good news for hard-pressed New York state residents -- 3 million will be receiving tax relief checks in the next few months.
In an exclusive interview with CBS News, retired Justice Arthur Engoron reflected on the highs and lows of the 2023 Trump civil fraud trial.
Tuesday was an unusual Election Day in one Long Island village. The job of mayor in Bayville is up for grabs, but no one is officially running.
There is good news for hard-pressed New York state residents -- 3 million will be receiving tax relief checks in the next few months.
Gov. Kathy Hochul says millions of New York homeowners are set to receive $2 billion in property tax relief.
The FBI said it disrupted an attempt to attack Sunday's UFC America 250 event at the White House, with court records detailing an alleged plot to use small drones carrying explosives.
New York broadcast giant Bill Ritter announced Friday he is stepping down from the WABC anchor desk after being diagnosed with early stage Alzheimer's.
For half a century, The Valerie Fund has been dedicated to providing care to children with cancer and blood disorders.
A New Jersey nonprofit called The Valerie Fund is celebrating 50 years of providing comprehensive care to children with cancer and blood disorders.
New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill is urging people to donate blood ahead of the summer months.
There's no vaccine for the Bourbon virus, nor medicine to treat it, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
New York broadcast giant Bill Ritter announced Friday he is stepping down from the WABC anchor desk after being diagnosed with early stage Alzheimer's.
Taylor Swift attended Game 4 of the NBA Finals between the Knicks and Spurs at Madison Square Garden on Wednesday.
"Schmigadoon!" — which was tied for the most nominations, with 12 — won Best Musical, and "Liberation" took home the honor of Best Play at the 2026 Tony Awards.
The Broadway revival of the musical (nominated for 11 Tony Awards) depicts drama, joy and heartbreak in the pursuit of the American Dream at the turn of the 20th century, with parallels to the contemporary world, from issues of race to the immigrant experience.
Madonna performed a surprise concert in Times Square weeks before the release of her "Confessions II" album.
Sources say admission to the Knicks parade along the Canyon of Heroes on Thursday will be on a first-come, first-serve basis and once the pens are full, the NYPD will turn people away.
An image of Jalen Brunson and his father, Rick, in an emotional hug after the Knicks' championship win on Saturday spread rapidly. But what came before that moment says a lot more about their relationship.
Sal Stewart hit a three-run homer and Spencer Steer added a solo shot during a four-run first inning as the Reds defeated the Mets 5-3 on Tuesday night.
Spencer Jones homered in the second inning, Ben Rice and Paul Goldschmidt each added a two-run drive in the fourth, and the Yankees rocked the White Sox 12-2 on Tuesday night.
The best golfers in the world and their passionate fans are descending on Shinnecock Hills Golf Club on Long Island's East End for the 126th U.S. Open.
A vending machine in Coney Island is offering something unusual alongside the neighborhood's classic attractions: original artwork from local artists.
A years-long battle is intensifying over the future of an old rail line in Queens that was abandoned after a fire over 50 years ago.
Harlem's historic Cotton Club recently announced it was up for sale. The news comes as jazz clubs across the borough disappear.
Jasir Gipson was shot by a stray bullet at 5 years old while walking with his mother. More than a decade later, he's graduating from high school with nothing but a smile.
Garbage piling up near freight train tracks is frustrating many Maspeth residents.
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.
It's a beautiful day with warm temperatures, but the chance for storms is increasing. CBS News New York Meteorologist Tony Sadiku has the forecast.
The initial agreement with Iran is receiving a lot of praise from world leaders, but political leaders back home have more questions about the deal. CBS News New York's Natalie Brand reports.
The route along the Canyon of Heroes will feature 23 entry points, but once those pens are filled, the NYPD will turn people away, sources tell CBS News New York's Marcia Kramer.
An undocumented immigrant is facing charges after he rammed his vehicle into an immigration agent when he was pulled over in New Jersey, according to prosecutors.
A state court hearing revealed Luigi Mangione's lawyers will argue that he was suffering from an extreme emotional disturbance when he allegedly killed UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson in New York City. CBS News New York's Alice Gainer reports.
