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New Jersey Sen. Bob Menendez spoke publicly Monday for the first time since being indicted on federal bribery charges.
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New Jersey Sen. Bob Menendez spoke publicly Monday for the first time since being indicted on federal bribery charges.
The Democrat will appear at an 11:30 a.m. press conference in Union City, Hudson County, where he started his political career. As CBS New York's Elijah Westbrook reports, it comes as members of his own party are calling on him to step down.
The remnants of Tropical Storm Ophelia continue to soak the Northeast, including here in our area for the morning commute. CBS New York's John Dias is live in Mobile 2 checking on road conditions around New Jersey.
Powerful winds from Saturday's storm knocked down a tree that nearly sliced a home in New Jersey in half, and it happened while the family was inside. CBS New York's Alecia Reid reports. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/3RzhLb0
A tree came crashing down on a home in New Jersey on Saturday while the family was inside, injuring one person. CBS New York's Alecia Reid reports. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/3RzhLb0
A big blast leveled a home in North Jersey on Friday, and the cause is under investigation. First responders were able to pull out all six people inside. CBS New York's Lisa Rozner reports. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/3RxtuH2
Giorgio Panetta and John Elliott have the latest on Tropical Storm Ophelia and messy weather in the Tri-State Area on CBS News New York. Read more here
Giorgio Panetta has the latest on Tropical Storm Ophelia and messy weather in the Tri-State Area on CBS News New York. Read more here
Giorgio Panetta has the latest on Tropical Storm Ophelia and messy weather in the Tri-State Area on CBS News New York. Read more here
CBS New York's Giorgio Panetta has the latest on Tropical Storm Ophelia on CBS News New York. Read more here
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The effects from Tropical Storm Ophelia are bringing powerful wind and heavy rain to Long Branch. CBS New York's John Elliott reports.
Wakisha Bailey reports from an empty Atlantic City Boardwalk on a messy Saturday morning.
CBS New York's Nick Caloway reports from Mobile 2.
Craig Allen has the Tri-State Area's latest First Alert Forecast as we feel the impact from Tropical Storm Ophelia. More here
Tropical Storm Ophelia's power is being felt on the Jersey Shore. CBS New York's John Elliott reports from Long Branch. Read more here
Natalie Duddridge, Craig Allen and Nick Caloway have the latest forecast and weather conditions around the Tri-State Area. Read more here
CBS New York's Craig Allen and Jenna DeAngelis have the latest on the forecast and conditions in the Tri-State Area as Tropical Storm Ophelia moves up the East Coast.
There was a possible house explosion in West Milford on Friday night. CBS New York's Dan Rice reports from Chopper 2. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/44Z1H5b
New Jersey Sen. Robert Menendez is responding to calls for his resignation, saying he's "not going anywhere" after he and his wife were indicted on bribery charges. CBS New York's Dick Brennan reports. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/3rmOx4g
Crews were on the scene of a possible house explosion in West Milford on Friday night. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/44Z1H5b
Menendez and his wife are accused of taking thousands of dollars in cash and gold bars in exchange for official acts.
Vanessa Murdock has the Tri-State Area's latest First Alert Forecast on CBS2 News at 5.
Prosecutors say they found gold bars and cash inside the New Jersey senator's home, which they say were bribes. CBS New York's Tim McNicholas has the latest developments from the newsroom.
Prosecutors allege Sen. Robert Menendez and his wife Nadine accepted hundreds of thousands of dollars and lavish gifts.
The community of Paterson, New Jersey, gathered Friday to root on one of their own in the World Cup.
The New York Yankees beat the Cincinnati Reds 5-0 on Friday night.
Fifteen children and one adult were rescued Friday evening after they got stuck on a ride at Long Island's Adventureland amusement park.
Surveillance video shows a father and a smoke shop owner stop a would-be carjacker from driving away with two children on Long Island.
An off-duty EMT jumped into action at the Knicks parade Thursday when a man appeared to be suffering from an overdose.
Fifteen children and one adult were rescued Friday evening after they got stuck on a ride at Long Island's Adventureland amusement park.
An off-duty EMT jumped into action at the Knicks parade Thursday when a man appeared to be suffering from an overdose.
Weather will be tranquil and pleasant in the New York City area for Father's Day weekend as summer officially begins.
A raging fire destroyed the landmarked South Bushwick Church in Brooklyn on Friday.
Mariah Rae, a Harlem native, has performed on some big stages, including The Apollo Theater in Harlem and the Atlantic Hawks State Farm Arena.
Weather will be tranquil and pleasant in the New York City area for Father's Day weekend as summer officially begins.
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.
The community of Paterson, New Jersey, gathered Friday to root on one of their own in the World Cup.
A West Milford, New Jersey, homeowner says her poodle, named Squilliam, helped her escape a house fire early Friday morning.
Weather will be tranquil and pleasant in the New York City area for Father's Day weekend as summer officially begins.
The official warning comes after incidents between coyotes and dogs in North Haledon and Glen Rock.
The Knicks' NBA championship was vitally important because it marked the first title for a major North American sports league franchise based in the New York City area in 14 years.
Fifteen children and one adult were rescued Friday evening after they got stuck on a ride at Long Island's Adventureland amusement park.
Firefighters responded to Adventureland amusement park on Long Island after a ride got stuck Friday night. Dan Rice reports from Chopper 2.
Surveillance video shows a father and a smoke shop owner stop a would-be carjacker from driving away with two children on Long Island.
Surveillance video shows a father and a smoke shop owner stop a would-be carjacker from driving away with two children on Long Island. CBS News New York's Carolyn Gusoff reports.
It's a busy sports week in the Tri-State Area! Along with the FIFA World Cup and the New York Knicks championship parade, the U.S. Open is at Shinnecock Hills on Long Island. CBS News New York's Jennifer McLogan reports.
The Justice Department says it's released "every document required by the Epstein Files Transparency Act," but CBS News has identified numerous gaps.
Sen. Bernie Sanders and NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani joined forces Thursday in a last-minute attempt to help three left-of-center congressional candidates win their primaries.
After a tourist from India suffered fatal injuries when horse carriages collided in Central Park, the NYC Council said it will consider banning the attractions entirely.
The New York Knicks are planning to visit the White House, owner James Dolan said Wednesday, marking a first for an NBA Finals winner during President Trump's time in office.
In an exclusive interview with CBS News, retired Justice Arthur Engoron reflected on the highs and lows of the 2023 Trump civil fraud trial.
An off-duty EMT jumped into action at the Knicks parade Thursday when a man appeared to be suffering from an overdose.
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.
James Burrows directed more than 1,000 episodes of television, including every episode of the original "Will & Grace."
A New York Knicks documentary series is in the works from director and Knicks superfan Ben Stiller.
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 community of Paterson, New Jersey, gathered Friday to root on one of their own in the World Cup.
The New York Yankees beat the Cincinnati Reds 5-0 on Friday night.
In front of a roaring Seattle crowd, the U.S. men's soccer team on Friday defeated Australia in its second World Cup match, clinching a spot in the Round of 32 in the process.
Juan Soto hit two solo homers and made a sliding catch in the left-field corner to rob Bryce Harper of a run-scoring hit as the New York Mets defeated the Philadelphia Phillies 6-4.
The Chicago White Sox ended a nine-game losing streak at Yankee Stadium with a 5-1 victory over New York on Thursday.
Experts say the team's title run created a feeling of collective joy and connection, while some local businesses are also seeing a boost from the celebration.
Knicks fans who couldn't make it to Thursday's parade still found a way to celebrate across New York in true blue-and-orange fashion.
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.
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.
More than a dozen children were on the Wave Twister when it got stuck, stranding them for about three hours. CBS News New York's Kristie Keleshian reports.
John Elliott has the Tri-State Area's updated Saturday morning First Alert Forecast on CBS News New York.
CBS News New York's John Elliott has your First Alert Forecast for June 19 at 11 p.m.
The community of Paterson, New Jersey, gathered Friday to root on one of their own in the World Cup. CBS News New York's Andrew Ramos reports.
Fifteen children and one adult were rescued Friday evening after they got stuck on a ride at Long Island's Adventureland amusement park. CBS News New York's Dan Rice and Adi Guajardo report.
