Alligator spotted in Ambrose Creek in New Jersey
The alligator is believed to be 5 to 7 feet long.
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The alligator is believed to be 5 to 7 feet long.
Jersey City officers shot and killed 52-year-old Andrew Jerome Washington on Sunday night after police said he charged at them with a knife. CBS New York's Dave Carlin reports.
Rashid Ali Bynum faces several charges, including first-degree murder, in the death of the 30-year-old Sayreville Councilwoman Eunice Dwumfour. CBS New York's Christine Sloan reports.
Rashid Ali Bynum faces several charges, including first-degree murder, in the death of 30-year-old Councilwoman Eunice Dwumfour.
Jersey City police say officers shot and killed 52-year-old Andrew Jerome Washington after he allegedly charged at officers with a knife Sunday night. CBS New York's Dave Carlin hears from his family on the scene.
Police say officers shot and killed a man who charged at them with a knife Sunday in Jersey City.
Officials say the officers responded to an EMS call for police assistance Sunday afternoon when the man charged and them with a knife.
In a conversation exclusively on CBS News New York, Fulop shares his go-to meals and evaluates Gov. Phil Murphy's time in office.
Jersey City Mayor Steven Fulop is proposing a congestion pricing plan that benefits the entire region, not just New York and the MTA. Watch Fulop's interview on "The Point with Marcia Kramer."
Craig Allen has the Tri-State Area's latest First Alert Forecast on CBS2 News This Morning.
John Elliott has the Tri-State Area's latest First Alert Forecast on CBS2 News at 11.
John Elliott has the Tri-State Area's latest First Alert Forecast on CBS News New York.
Fans hoping to see Lionel Messi take the field for Inter Miami packed Red Bull Arena in New Jersey on Saturday. CBS New York's Kristie Keleshian reports.
Video of Santana saying "A woman is a woman and a man is a man. That's it," at a concert in July recently surfaced on social media.
A pivotal effort to curb New Jersey's escalating fentanyl crisis got a jump start on Friday. CBS New York's Nick Caloway reports.
John Elliott has the Tri-State Area's latest First Alert Forecast on CBS2 News At 5.
Shoppers can avoid sales tax on school supplies, including some computers and sports equipment.
The law sets guidelines for people looking for compensation to help or advise veterans and their families about benefits.
Investigators have not released any information on the extent of the injuries or what prompted the violence.
The new legislation expands access to life-saving affordable test strips that can detect fentanyl.
A crash involving a truck fire was reported around 11 p.m. Thursday. The investigation has all lanes closed on the inbound upper level.
The AG says more than 1,500 people died from drug-related overdoses in the state between Jan. 1 and July 31.
At the event hosted by the Hudson County Prosecutor's Office ahead of International Overdose Awareness Day on Aug. 31, some in recovery and families of those who died shared hugs. CBS New York's Alecia Reid reports.
The former president left Bedminster, New Jersey to head to the Fulton County jail in Georgia. CBS New York's Alice Gainer reports.
Murphy settled the debate once and for all.
John Alite, 63, was once the top enforcer for the Gotti crime family and a longtime member of the Gambino family.
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.
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.
The 2026 NYRR Citizens Queens 10K takes runners through picturesque Flushing Meadows Corona Park.
At the unveiling of the new Air Force One, President Trump discussed U.S. talks with Iran planned in Switzerland that fell apart. CBS News New York's Wendy Gillette reports.
The driver of a Dodge Durango fatally struck the man near Amsterdam Ave. and 151st St. in Hamilton Heights, according to police.
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.
