New Jersey boat captain who saw whale strike describes freak accident
Witnesses say a 20-foot minke whale appeared in Barnegat Bay and suddenly bumped a boat. CBS News New York's Nick Caloway reports.
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Witnesses say a 20-foot minke whale appeared in Barnegat Bay and suddenly bumped a boat. CBS News New York's Nick Caloway reports.
A subtle noise coming from the wreckage helped the woman locate her beloved pet cat, Wilbur. CBS News New York's Zinnia Maldonado reports.
The Marine Mammal Stranding Center said a 26-foot minke whale died after striking a boat in Barnegat Bay, which sent a passenger overboard.
A whale has died after it charged at a boat Saturday afternoon along the Barnegat Bay in Ocean County, New Jersey, police said.
A PATH train fire caused multiple lines to be suspended Monday for the morning commute in New Jersey. CBS News New York's Natalie Duddridge has an update from Jersey City.
Law enforcement sources say the gunman was a New Jersey State Police trooper.
PATH trains are suspended on multiple lines for the morning commute due to a fire investigation at Newport Station in Jersey City.
An earthquake in Hasbrouck Heights, Bergen County, shook parts of New Jersey and New York on Saturday night.
Christine Todd Whitman is the former Republican governor of New Jersey who once ran the Environmental Protection Agency. Now, she's co-chair of the Forward Party, which may say a lot about the political health of the country.
Whitman, the former New Jersey governor, is now co-chair of the Forward Party. Bradley Tusk is a strategist, venture capitalist and philanthropist who likes to push the edge of the envelope.
The Friend of Barnegat Light in New Jersey are hosting festivities at Barnegat Bay on August 7, 2025. CBS News New York's John Elliott reports.
The small earthquake in Hasbrouck Heights was felt across the Hudson River in NYC and as far away as Connecticut, officials said. CBS News New York's Zinnia Maldonado reports. Read more here.
Federal officials are investigating Jack Smith, the former special counsel who investigated then-candidate Donald Trump before his reelection to a second term.
The New Jersey Health Department is warning residents of a confirmed measles case in Passaic County.
Rip current risk is high at the Jersey Shore and Delaware beaches this weekend, so make sure you follow these tips to stay safe.
A judge ruled a nonprofit religious group in Ocean Grove, New Jersey, can resume closing beach access for worship on Sunday mornings. CBS News New York's Nick Caloway reports.
Two brothers who work together in a New Jersey bakery are recovering from deep stab wounds. Police in Paterson say an irate customer showed up and complained about a sandwich bought years ago. CBS News New York's Dave Carlin reports.
Abby Levenson, Plainfield's business administrator, details the city's flood preparation and recovery plans.
The Garden State will be under a flood watch Thursday, as some are still recovering from devastating storms just two weeks ago. CBS News New York's Elijah Westbrook reports.
With a Flood Watch due Thursday, anxiety is running high for people who live in flood prone areas. CBS News New York's Naveen Dhaliwal spoke with homeowners in Greenbrook bracing for impact.
Neil Edara, a cadet from Ridgewood, New Jersey, was training at Fort Knox when he became unresponsive, the Army ROTC said.
Safe havens for survivors of domestic abuse are now in danger of closing. For decades, the shelters have helped countless women and families. CBS News New York's Nick Caloway reports.
A man wanted for attempted murder opened fire on U.S. marshals trying to arrest him in Newark, officials said. CBS News New York's Zinnia Maldonado reports.
Man facing drug and gun charges seeks dismissal of indictment on grounds that Habba was unlawfully named acting U.S. attorney in New Jersey.
The city and surrounding area are all under a heat advisory for the next few days. CBS News New York's Tony Sadiku and Allen Devlin have team coverage.
It happened Thursday afternoon at a playground at Thomas Boyland Street and Dumont Avenue in Brownsville, Brooklyn.
The suspect in the 1997 murder of a woman and her daughter whose bodies were found near Gilgo Beach appeared before a judge in Mineola on Thursday morning.
Nuno Loureiro, who taught plasma physics at MIT, was shot to death at his home in Brookline, Massachusetts, two days after the shooting at Brown University in Providence, Rhode Island.
Gov. Kathy Hochul, the MTA and the NYPD say New York City's subway system is getting safer, despite a recent string of high-profile transit crimes.
While many New York Catholics may be sad to see Dolan stepping down, the cardinal assured them Pope Leo left them in good hands.
It happened Thursday afternoon at a playground at Thomas Boyland Street and Dumont Avenue in Brownsville, Brooklyn.
The suspect in the 1997 murder of a woman and her daughter whose bodies were found near Gilgo Beach appeared before a judge in Mineola on Thursday morning.
Gov. Kathy Hochul, the MTA and the NYPD say New York City's subway system is getting safer, despite a recent string of high-profile transit crimes.
While many New York Catholics may be sad to see Dolan stepping down, the cardinal assured them Pope Leo left them in good hands.
Testimony in the crucial evidence hearing in Luigi Mangione's New York murder case ended and the outcome is now in the hands of a judge.
Thursday will bring even more relief, with highs near 50° and a taste of early spring in December. But don't get too comfortable—changes are brewing.
Some of the highest totals were on Long Island and in New Jersey, where greater than 6 inches of snow was measured.
A large water main break in Waterbury, Connecticut, is impacting tens of thousands of residents.
Bitterly cold temperatures are causing icy road conditions, including black ice, Monday morning in the Tri-State Area.
Survivors of the 2012 Sandy Hook school shooting, families and lawmakers gathered in Washington, D.C., on Thursday to honor the lives lost and continue calls for action to end gun violence.
Sherrill and Lt. Gov.-elect Dale Caldwell said their inauguration will take place in New Jersey's largest city.
Friday is a First Alert Weather Day as heavy rain and 45-50-plus mph wind gusts could cause coastal flooding, downed trees and power outages.
The remains of Dulce Maria Alavez, who went missing in 2019, have not been found, despite a fake report on social media, officials said Wednesday.
Thursday will bring even more relief, with highs near 50° and a taste of early spring in December. But don't get too comfortable—changes are brewing.
A celebration of the upcoming FIFA World Cup was held Tuesday at the Gateway Center in Newark, featuring a former great player for the U.S. Men's National Team.
The suspect in the 1997 murder of a woman and her daughter whose bodies were found near Gilgo Beach appeared before a judge in Mineola on Thursday morning.
The car appeared to plow into the garage of a home on East Broadway in Woodmere just before 3 a.m. Thursday.
Friday is a First Alert Weather Day as heavy rain and 45-50-plus mph wind gusts could cause coastal flooding, downed trees and power outages.
Thursday will bring even more relief, with highs near 50° and a taste of early spring in December. But don't get too comfortable—changes are brewing.
Hundreds of schools across New York, including dozens on Long Island, have to take old water fountains and taps out of commission.
Democrats on the House Oversight Committee have released a new batch of 68 photos obtained from Jeffrey Epstein's estate. Follow live updates here.
Sherrill and Lt. Gov.-elect Dale Caldwell said their inauguration will take place in New Jersey's largest city.
President Trump's speech Wednesday night looked back on his first year and ahead to the next three. He touted new military bonuses, his tariffs and economic policies in a brief address.
An audit by New York City Comptroller Brad Lander reveals thousands upon thousands of complaints about the NYC school buses.
President Trump signed an order to reschedule marijuana to a lower drug classification, one of the most significant changes to drug policy in decades.
There are at least 500 sudden and unexpected deaths in the city each year, and in roughly a fifth of those cases, a genetic cause can be detected.
UnitedHealthcare and NewYork-Presbyterian have roughly two weeks to reach an agreement or thousands of Medicare Advantage members could be forced to find care elsewhere.
Connecticut is dealing with its first measles case since 2021, after a child, who is not vaccinated, contracted the virus while traveling internationally.
Mixed nuts from Ohio-based Mellace Family Brands sold at some Wegmans stores could be tainted with Salmonella, FDA warns.
New York has no plans to change hepatitis B vaccine guidance after a Centers for Disease Control advisory panel voted to stop recommending a first dose for newborns.
The special features interviews with Kathy Bates, Annette Bening, Albert Brooks, Michael Douglas, Kiefer Sutherland, Jerry O'Connell and Mandy Patinkin.
Jake and Romy Reiner released a statement on Wednesday, remembering their parents, Rob Reiner and Michele Singer Reiner, as their best friends.
The Oscars ceremony is moving to YouTube starting in 2029, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced on Wednesday.
Nick Reiner appeared in court on Wednesday on two counts of murder in the killing of his parents, Rob Reiner and Michele Singer Reiner.
Bronx drill rapper Kay Flock, whose real name is Kevin Perez, was sentenced to 30 years in prison Tuesday.
Jesper Bratt scored the winning goal in a shootout and the New Jersey Devils defeated the Vegas Golden Knights on Wednesday night.
Luke Weaver has agreed to a $22 million, two-year contract with the Mets, a person familiar with the negotiations told The Associated Press on Wednesday.
The Knicks rallied to beat Victor Wembanyama and the Spurs 124-113 on Tuesday night to win the NBA Cup.
Alex DeBrincat scored two power-play goals in the third period as the Detroit Red Wings beat the New York Islanders 3-2.
The league-worst Vancouver Canucks defeated the New York Rangers 3-0 on Tuesday night.
The Davis Center in Harlem is now open for its first winter season after technical delays.
After losing his mother to a stroke in 2022, a Brownsville native is turning personal grief into a grassroots foundation, offering counseling and mentorship to children and young adults.
A Brooklyn startup and a national nonprofit are teaming up to turn everyday mail lockers into easy donation hubs, delivering thousands of toys to hospital rooms this holiday season.
The city is sharing new details about the historic $1 billion investment announced for the Coney Island Boardwalk, the largest in its century-long history
New York City officials have secured long-awaited funding to restore the 102-year-old Coney Island boardwalk.
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.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Dogs got decked out for the annual Tompkins Square Halloween Dog Parade in New York City's East Village on Saturday.
Cosplayers flooded New York City's Javits Center in October 2024 for the annual New York Comic Con convention.
Father Thomas Massaro of Fordham University, talks about Pope Leo XIV appointment of Bishop Ronald Hicks as the next Archbishop of New York after accepting the formal resignation of Timothy Cardinal Dolan.
A retired Army veteran pleaded not guilty Thursday in the 1997 killing of a young mother that had long been tied to an infamous string of murders near New York's Gilgo Beach.
Doctors are seeing a spike in what’s called “holiday heart syndrome." It's a heart rhythm problem linked to overeating, too much alcohol and excess salt and sugar. Dr. Brett Sealove explains what it is and how to avoid it this season.
CBS News New York is proud to partner with the Humane Society of New York to help our furry friends find their forever homes.
CBS News New York's John Elliott is calling for temperatures in the mid 50s, but after the rain stops in the afternoon, temps will take a dive.
