Funeral today for Newark Firefighter Augusto Acabou
Acabou died in the line of duty last week battling a cargo ship fire at Port Newark. CBS New York's Zinnia Maldonado has more on how he's being remembered.
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Acabou died in the line of duty last week battling a cargo ship fire at Port Newark. CBS New York's Zinnia Maldonado has more on how he's being remembered.
Neighbors tell CBS New York they heard an explosion then walked outside to see the home engulfed in flames.
Four New Jersey firefighters were rushed to a local hospital Wednesday after battling a house fire in Passaic. CBS New York's Alecia Reid reports. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/3NT0buO
A viewing will be held today for Newark Firefighter Augusto Acabou, before his colleague Wayne Brooks Jr. is remembered tomorrow. CBS New York's Zinna Maldonado has more on the investigation.
The Newark Fire Union said the fire department's numbers are too low, and are seeking change.
The cargo ship fire that killed two firefighters last week in Port Newark has officially been put out, U.S. Coast Guard officials announced Tuesday. CBS New York's Natalie Duddridge reports on where the investigation goes from here.
Investigators providing an update on last week's deadly cargo ship fire at Port Newark
It's a question on many people's minds as they clean up from the devastating storms that swept through New York on Sunday.
The measures will promote transparency and cap some out-of-pocket prescription drug costs.
Lonnie Quinn has the Tri-State Area's latest First Alert Forecast on CBS2 News at 5.
Officials in Essex County say swimming is prohibited in that area because it's so dangerous.
Police said a 16-year-old boy from Newark was with family and friends when he went into the water in Cedar Grove and didn't come up. CBS New York's Nick Caloway reports.
The fire has been contained five days after it started at Port Newark
CBS New York's Natalie Duddridge speaks with a relative of the man who died and other neighbors on the scene.
Rail service and flights were both impacted by heavy rain and flash flooding in parts of the Tri-State Area on Sunday, and cleanup may cause problems for some travelers Monday. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/3NGHWsF
Atlantic City Electric says service has been fully restored in Wildwood. Read more: https://cbsn.ws/3rqtzB5
Power has been restored to all customers throughout the Wildwoods after a major power outage over the weekend.
John Elliott has the Tri-State Area's latest First Alert Forecast on CBS2 News This Morning.
A candlelight vigil was held Saturday night for a 14-year-old killed by a hit-and-run driver in New Jersey. CBS New York's Natalie Duddridge reports on how the South River community is coming together to support the teen's family. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/3D5bsDq
More than 9,000 customers are still without power in Wildwood. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/3O4zbdh
More power has been restored Saturday morning after thousands of customers around the Wildwoods were without power after a fire at a power substation.
There are concerns the cargo ship burning at Port Newark could capsize from the water firefighters have been using, CBS New York's Christina Fan reports. Read more here
NJ Transit riders faced more trouble on the tracks Friday. A train was disabled in Maplewood because of overhead wire issues and now service is suspended on parts of multiple lines. CBS New York's Alecia Reid reports.
Firefighters from around New Jersey were on hand Friday to greet one of their own as he was released from the hospital.
Jim Smith reports from Chopper 2.
