Owner of uninhabitable Plainfield building fires management company
The city deemed all 49 apartments in 501 W. Seventh St. unlivable. Tenants left in the lurch are demanding answers.
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The city deemed all 49 apartments in 501 W. Seventh St. unlivable. Tenants left in the lurch are demanding answers.
There are changes to a controversial city program that relocates families experiencing homelessness to new homes across state lines. A settlement has been reached in the landmark lawsuit CBS New York first reported on in 2019. Lisa Rozner was part of our award-winning coverage on "Forgotten Families" left living in deplorable conditions in New Jersey.
People are paying their respects as New Jersey Lt. Gov. Sheila Oliver lies in state at the statehouse rotunda. CBS New York's Christine Sloan reports on the three-day celebration of life. Read more: https://cbsn.ws/3qni7WZ
Lonnie Quinn has the latest on thunderstorms in the Tri-State Area on CBS New York.
Lonnie Quinn has the latest on thunderstorms in the Tri-State Area on CBS New York.
A three-day celebration of life began Thursday for the lieutenant governor who died last week at the age of 71.
It's the start of a three-day celebration of life for Oliver, who died August 1 after being hospitalized for an undisclosed medical issue. CBS New York's John Dias has the details from Trenton.
Hundreds of Plainfield residents said Wednesday they became homeless overnight.
The New Jersey Department of Health has put out an alert for possible Legionnaires' disease in Passaic County. Read more: https://cbsn.ws/3QwaTKK
Hundreds of residents in Plainfield, New Jersey are being forced out of after the city deemed two buildings uninhabitable.
Residents in Ridgewood are expressing concerns ranging from athlete injuries to hazardous materials.
The 71-year-old was the first Black woman to serve as Assembly speaker, and then, in 2017, as lieutenant governor.
New Jersey Rep. Josh Gottheimer was joined by labor leaders Tuesday morning to sound the alarm over what he's calling the disastrous impacts of congestion pricing.
A round of storms that moved through New Jersey could be to blame for the damage. CBS New York's Vanessa Murdock reports.
Joey Cabasso said the rescue serves as a reminder to put safety above anything else when you're on the sea. CBS New York's Jessica Moore reports.
Lonnie Quinn has the latest on the Tri-State Area's severe weather in the First Alert Forecast on CBS2 News at 5.
Passion on the picket line wasn't waning four days after nurses at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital walked off the job, CBS New York's Nick Caloway reports.
Oliver was commissioner of New Jersey's Department of Community Affairs, where she helped expand initiatives for affordable housing and homeless prevention. CBS New York's Christine Sloan reports.
Rain might've caused the tree to fall on Monday, CBS New York's Vanessa Murdock reports.
Lonnie Quinn has the latest First Alert Forecast on CBS2 News at 5.
Steve Sosna has the Tri-State Area's latest First Alert Forecast on CBS2 News This Morning.
A fourth body has been found following a house explosion in Atlantic County, New Jersey. Read more: https://cbsn.ws/3YlTFlo
A fourth body has been recovered in Atlantic County as crews returned to the site of a deadly house explosion.
Hundreds of thousands of drivers will have to pay more to use MTA bridges and tunnels starting Sunday, Aug. 6.
Steve Sosna has the Tri-State Area's latest First Alert Forecast on CBS2 News This Morning.
A person jumped out of a residential building's window after a fire broke out in Jamaica, Queens, on Monday.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani unveiled a plan to repair the BQE with temporary bypasses to keep traffic moving during construction.
A fire broke out at a Brooklyn apartment building as police officers were investigating calls for a possible dead body.
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said new sanctions being imposed on Iran would amount to the "greatest financial offensive" ever.
A New Jersey woman is trying to understand how a shocking message was left on her birthday dessert at a local restaurant.
A person jumped out of a residential building's window after a fire broke out in Jamaica, Queens, on Monday.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani unveiled a plan to repair the BQE with temporary bypasses to keep traffic moving during construction.
A fire broke out at a Brooklyn apartment building as police officers were investigating calls for a possible dead body.
A Bronx mother of three lost nearly everything after a devastating fire. A complete stranger saw her story and decided he had to help.
A nice stretch of weather kicks off the week in the New York City area before a heightened chance of rain returns.
A nice stretch of weather kicks off the week in the New York City area before a heightened chance of rain returns.
Along with the increasingly humid conditions comes another chance of showers and storms overnight Saturday into Sunday.
Rainy weather returns to the New York City area Sunday, bringing with it the threat of flooding.
Bayonne, New Jersey, is heading to the Little League World Series after beating Darien, Connecticut, in the Metro Region Tournament on Friday.
We're in great shape on this Friday as we gear up for another weekend.
A New Jersey woman is trying to understand how a shocking message was left on her birthday dessert at a local restaurant.
A small earthquake was detected in Morris County, New Jersey, on Saturday, officials say.
A nice stretch of weather kicks off the week in the New York City area before a heightened chance of rain returns.
The boys from Bayonne, New Jersey, had their first loss of the season Sunday, but their Little League World Series journey isn't over yet.
The Keasbey Fire Department in Woodbridge Township, which first organized 118 years ago, is set to close in October.
A funeral was held Sunday for a Long Island woman who died after her SUV plunged into a backyard pool.
Suffolk County Police say officers rescued a family from a boat that ran aground in the mouth of the Fire Island Inlet early Sunday morning.
Long Island's Sun and Surf Beach Club remained closed Saturday, two days after it was ravaged by a tornado.
Long Island's Sun and Surf Beach Club remained closed Saturday, two days after it was ravaged by a tornado. CBS News New York's Kristie Keleshian reports.
Cleanup efforts continue this weekend on Long Island after an EF-1 tornado hit the area Thursday. CBS News New York's Kristie Keleshian reports.
The meeting came with Democrats expected to take control of the House in the November elections, which would put Jeffries in line to become the next House speaker.
Neel Kashkari, president of the Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis, said the tariff fight with Canada could extend U.S. inflation, should the tense trade dynamic between the historically allied countries continue.
President Trump and first lady Melania Trump began the Freedom 250 Grand Prix IndyCar race through the streets of Washington, D.C, with a slow lap around the course.
U.S. Army Secretary Dan Driscoll is considering stepping down from his post by the end of the year, two people familiar with the matter told CBS News Saturday.
The U.S. and Canada have wrangled for decades over trade, and somehow, they still managed to remain friends, allies and trading partners.
This year, ER visits for tick bites have increased dramatically, corresponding with a new threat: a rise in Alpha-gal syndrome (AGS), where one bite from a lone star tick can make you violently allergic to red meat. How can you best avoid tick bites?
A New Yorker has tested positive for West Nile virus, the city health department announced Wednesday.
Researchers say an alarming study on cognitive decline is specific to the African American community in Newark, New Jersey.
Moderna and Merck announced study results that reflect a "landmark moment" in treatment for one of the deadliest forms of skin cancer.
Two more deaths have been reported in connection to the Legionnaires' disease cluster on the Upper East Side, health officials said Friday.
"Today, Elwood and I lost a great friend and collaborator, and the world lost one of the most naturally innovative drummers and a great and true son of Texas," ZZ Top's Billy Gibbons said in a statement.
Brian Hickerson and his brother, Zach, made the 911 call that brought first responders to the apartment where Hayden Panettiere was found unresponsive.
Hayden Panettiere, who starred in "Remember the Titans" as a child actor and rose to fame in the series "Heroes," has died at the age of 36. The coroner's office says she was found in cardiac arrest.
The lineup for the 2026 Global Citizen Festival in New York City was announced Thursday.
Latin music stars Marc Anthony, Feid, and others are set to perform at a benefit concert in Miami on August 16.
Defender James Sands made a spectacular goal clearance before scoring in first-half stoppage time to help NYCFC earn a 1-1 draw with the New England Revolution on Sunday.
It was Peters' third walk-off hit of the season.
The New York Yankees pulled away for an 8-3 victory over the Toronto Blue Jays on Sunday.
The boys from Bayonne, New Jersey, had their first loss of the season Sunday, but their Little League World Series journey isn't over yet.
The New York Mets beat the AL Central-leading Chicago White Sox on Saturday night.
The DSNY reported an increase in needle stick injuries for New York City sanitation workers.
A Queens homeowner says that overgrown city trees on her block are creating a safety hazard at night.
Neighbors say Flushing Meadows Corona Park has been falling into disrepair for years.
The owner of a beloved Harlem food truck known for its burgers under $5 is retiring and selling the business.
The historic Art Deco bathhouse at Jacob Riis Park is getting a new life as the Rockaway Ocean Club. But as the long-dormant building reopens, some locals are questioning who will have access to its amenities.
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 30 rheas, which are large flightless birds, were born at Six Flags Great Adventure in Jackson, New Jersey.
The Trump administration is calling it an "economic D-Day" as they lay out sanctions against governments that work with Iran. CBS News New York's Bradley Blackburn reports.
One man was shot in the head and killed, and another person was hurt after the double shooting at American Best Wings and Pizza in Brownsville, Brooklyn.
Angelina Nikolau and Ivan Kuznetsov will appear in court as they face charges for climbing the Empire State Building on July 1.
A 33-year-old man was found with multiple stab wounds Sunday night in Queens, police said.
