MTA toll hikes going into effect
Hundreds of thousands of drivers will have to pay more to use MTA bridges and tunnels starting Sunday, Aug. 6.
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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.
The union said nurses reached a breaking point as staffing ratios became dire, CBS New York's Nick Caloway reports.
Gov. Phil Murphy spoke for the first time since the death of Lt. Gov. Sheila Oliver. Read more here
Nurses took to the picket lines Friday morning, saying it's meant to keep their patients safe. CBS New York's Nick Caloway is live in New Brunswick, New Jersey.
Chopper 2 was overhead for the dramatic rescue in Secaucus, New Jersey.
The union representing more than 1,700 nurses said it voted down a tentative agreement last week after months of failed contract negotiations. CBS New York's Zinnia Maldonado has the latest developments from the newsroom.
The union representing more than 1,700 nurses said it voted down a tentative agreement last week after months of failed contract negotiations with Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital. CBS New York's Zinnia Maldonado has the details.
Franklin Township Police, the Atlantic County Prosecutor's Office, ATF, State Police and FBI are working together on the investigation.
Hundreds of nurses in New Jersey are getting ready to walk off the job. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/43WfJUT
Gov. Phil Murphy paid his respects to the family of Lt. Gov. Sheila Oliver on Thursday. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/47eVnsK
The tragedy happened Wednesday afternoon at the Millstone River in Somerset County.
Four people are missing after a house explosion in South Jersey.
Murphy is set to sign an executive order lowering the U.S. and state flags to half staff. The governor will then meet privately with Oliver's family.
His father died Wednesday after pulling three of his children from the water in Franklin Township.
The former president is facing four felony charges over accusations he tried to overturn the 2020 election. CBS New York's Zinnia Maldonado has the latest on his travel plans.
The former president is facing federal charges for his alleged attempt to overturn the 2020 election. CBS New York's Zinnia Maldonado reports from his New Jersey home.
A tractor-trailer filled with lemons overturned on Route 17, spilling boxes of lemons across the road. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/44MSkX4
Chopper 2 was over the scene in Howell Township where a wall of the house was completely gone, leaving the inside exposed.
Neighbors said nine were living in the Ocean County home, a family with three generations.
CBS New York's Ali Bauman spoke to a neighbor who helped rescue one of the people trapped inside the Ocean County home.
Oliver was hospitalized suddenly Monday at Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center in Livingston for undisclosed medical care.
The fire broke out around 12:30 p.m. Tuesday at a home near Buttonwood Drive and Haines Street. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/3OEWScn
Oliver was hospitalized suddenly Monday at Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center in Livingston for undisclosed medical care. CBS New York's Christine Sloan reports.
Lt. Gov. Sheila Oliver has died at the age of 71. She was serving as acting governor while Gov. Phil Murphy is out of the country. We now hear from the senate president who takes over in her place.
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 Brooklyn-Queens Expressway 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 Brooklyn-Queens Expressway 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.
It's going to be a sunny and warm stretch of weather before the chance of rain returns Thursday. CBS News New York Meteorologist John Elliott has the forecast.
A young pilot is making headlines for executing an incredible water landing in the Atlantic Ocean off Boca Raton, Florida.
Firefighters rushed aboard a flight in Dallas during reports of several passengers being burned after a laptop caught fire. CBS News New York's Kris Van Cleave reports.
The wind-fueled Hawk Fire has burned more than 15,000 acres, with tens of thousands being evacuated.
One person was hospitalized after jumping from a building that caught on fire in Jamaica, Queens, according to firefighters.
