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Under the new initiative, restaurants will no longer automatically provide plastic utensils, napkins or condiments in takeout orders.
Three children were swept into the Passaic River Wednesday night. A little boy was later found dead, and a young girl is still missing.
It's going to be a pretty good weekend to get outside, and the only chance for rain will be late Sunday. CBS News New York Meteorologist John Elliott has the forecast.
Authorities are asking the public for help after the turtles were found on the edge of a river in Cranford, New Jersey.
First responders are still looking for a little girl who was swept away by rough waters in New Jersey's Passaic River. CBS News New York's Christine Sloan reports.
A New Jersey police department is getting creative when it comes to cracking down on distracted drivers.
An officer in Dunellen was out in the streets disguised as a shrub, holding binoculars to try to catch drivers on their phones.
Crews are continuing to look for the little girl who went missing in the Passaic River. A young boy was found dead after three kids fell into the river. CBS News New York's Elijah Westbrook reports.
Friday is the pick of the week with a stretch of dry weather right in time for the weekend. CBS News New York Meteorologist Tony Sadiku has the forecast.
Three kids entered the Passaic River Wednesday night. A little boy was later found dead, and investigators are still searching for one of the girls.
A CBS News Philadelphia investigation found Trenton police use-of-force incidents have increased in 2026 despite the department earning state accreditation.
There are some lingering showers, but the weekend weather is shaping up. CBS News New York Meteorologist John Elliott has the forecast.
The bear was found completely knocked out on the side of the road in Alexandria Township in New Jersey.
First responders resumed their search in the Passaic River for a little girl who went missing Wednesday night. This comes after the body of another child was found. CBS News New York's Christine Sloan reports.
First responders are continuing to scour the riverbanks for signs of a little girl who went missing after being swept away. Another child was found dead. CBS News New York's Christina Fan reports.
There are some showers lingering in the New York area with highs in the upper 70s. CBS News New York Meteorologist Tony Sadiku has the forecast.
A utility pole came toppling down and dragged power lines down with it, sparking a fire that spread to several cars on Wednesday morning.
A flood watch is in effect for parts of New York and Connecticut, but the worst of the rainy weather is over. CBS News New York Meteorologist John Elliott has the forecast.
New Jersey was battered with heavy rain and severe storms that caused widespread damage. CBS News New York's Christine Sloan reports.
Thousands of residents registered to vote in New Jersey despite not being U.S. citizens due to a software glitch.
Flooding from severe storms Tuesday caused downed trees, power lines and ripped-up roads across New Jersey. CBS News New York's Christina Fan reports.
Most of the action Wednesday will be to the north and east of the city. CBS News New York Meteorologist Tony Sadiku has the forecast.
CBS News New York's Lonnie Quinn and Adi Guajardo have team coverage.
Two daycares had to be evacuated, rain overwhelmed roads and water got into homes during heavy rain in Woodland Park.
Parts of the Tri-State Area are being inundated with rain Tuesday night into Wednesday. CBS News New York Meteorologist Lonnie Quinn has the forecast.
