Crash snarls traffic on Route 9 in Sayreville, N.J.
A van plowed into several poles on Route 9.
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A van plowed into several poles on Route 9.
The 3-year-old was taken to Christ Hospital.
The governor will deliver the keynote address at a major anti-hate crime summit in Newark.
The mayor says she hears the complaints loud and clear and a new, dog-friendly law is being proposed.
Residents of Fanwood made their feelings known, with many saying it's time for our four-legged friends to get to enjoy local public spaces. CBS2's Alice Gainer reports.
The agency says the engineers' union encouraged its workers to call out over a contract dispute. CBS2's Lisa Rozner has the latest.
CBS2's Madeleine Wright has more on what officials are trying to do to put out the blaze.
CBS2's Nick Caloway spoke to dog owners and residents on both sides of the debate on Monday.
Newark is commemorating Juneteenth by renaming a popular gathering place after a famous abolitionist. CBS2's Christina Fan reports.
NJ Transit rail service to New York City resumed Saturday morning after being suspended Friday due to a staffing shortage, CBS2's Christina Fan reports.
It was a nightmare scenario. Almost every line and thousands of commuters were impacted, CBS2's Christina Fan reports.
The cars are being floated on barges to Jersey City to be converted to scrap metal.
A beloved, lost wedding band is finally back on the finger of a Glen Rock, New Jersey, man after he misplaced it 28 years ago. As CBS2's Andrea Grymes reports, it took a stranger gardening to find it.
The host cities for the 2026 World Cup were announced Thursday, and games will be played at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey; CBS2's Steve Overmyer reports.
In celebration of Juneteenth, the Harlem Chamber Players will take part in a special performance in Red Bank, New Jersey. CBS2's Jessi Mitchell spoke with the classical musicians shedding light on Black composers.
Our area has been chosen as a host city for soccer's World Cup games four years from now.
The state of New Jersey is suing the Ford Motor Company. The lawsuit stems from years of hazardous waste dumping on Native American land in Passaic County, dating back to the 1960s. CBS2's Nick Caloway spoke to people who live there about the impact of the toxic pollution.
Atlantic City casino workers have overwhelmingly approved a strike authorization if they don't have a new contract in place by Fourth of July weekend.
MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey is on the list of finalists.
The governor said Wednesday the relief is coming because state revenues are strong.
Regional Plan Association predicts the need to come to NYC for not-work trips will pack an already overtaxed system.
CBS2's Nick Caloway has more on Gov. Phil Murphy's announcement on Wednesday.
Jersey City Mayor Steven Fulop says the city's newest graduating class of police officer is the most diverse ever.
CBS2's Marcia Kramer reports the study predicts tens of thousands of new commuters will pack an already overtaxed system.
CBS2's Lisa Rozner spoke with friends of the Somerset County umpire.
Questions are growing within the law enforcement community about how one of the Mount Vernon Police Department's top leaders was vetted.
The countdown to the 2026 US Open in New York City is on, but some tennis fans are frustrated by how much it costs to get in.
A man has been charged with arson in connection to a June fire that destroyed a historic Brooklyn church.
The MTA has identified dozens of places in New York City's subway system where upgrades could help cut delays.
One person is dead and 14 others are injured after "some sort of explosion" and fire at Bronx building, FDNY officials said.
Questions are growing within the law enforcement community about how one of the Mount Vernon Police Department's top leaders was vetted.
The countdown to the 2026 US Open in New York City is on, but some tennis fans are frustrated by how much it costs to get in.
A man has been charged with arson in connection to a June fire that destroyed a historic Brooklyn church.
The MTA has identified dozens of places in New York City's subway system where upgrades could help cut delays.
One person is dead and 14 others are injured after "some sort of explosion" and fire at Bronx building, FDNY officials said.
New York City and parts of New Jersey were under a flood watch due to downpours and strong storms Monday.
Stormy weather will return to the New York City area on Monday, bringing the threat of heavy rain and storms that may lead to flash flooding.
There's been a report of a bigfoot sighting near the Pachaug State Forest in Connecticut.
Heavy rain is complicating efforts to recover a teenage boy from the West River in New Haven. Strong currents and an increased flow have made the job even more difficult.
It's another rainy day in the Tri-State Area with a flood watch for parts of New York and Connecticut.
The family of a man who died at the Delaney Hall immigration detention center in Newark, New Jersey, is demanding justice.
Protesters gathered at the gates of Delaney Hall immigration detention center in Newark, New Jersey, Monday following the death of an ICE detainee.
The power was restored Tuesday morning after going out at the American Dream Mall in East Rutherford, N.J. Monday afternoon.
Strong downpours have dumped rain on parts of New York and New Jersey that are still recovering from last week's severe weather.
New York City and parts of New Jersey were under a flood watch due to downpours and strong storms Monday.
Dangerous rip currents have been reported across New York area beaches in recent weeks, causing dozens of ocean rescues. As CBS News New York's Carolyn Gusoff reports, officials in the Town of Hempstead began a safety campaign Wednesday to educate swimmers on how to break the grip of a rip.
Communities across New York City and Long Island came together Tuesday for National Night Out.
On Long Island, a farm is helping kids cope using therapy horses. CBS News New York's John Dias reports.
Suffolk County Police are trying to identify an Asian man whose body was discovered on Gilgo Beach in 2011.
A Columbia University medical student is recovering after being shot in the face by Nassau Police. Police say he charged at officers with a knife Monday night. CBS News New York's Carolyn Gusoff reports.
The Medical Aid in Dying law allows terminally ill adults to request a doctor to prescribe them lethal medication.
Former state health official Abdul El-Sayed faced Rep. Haley Stevens in the Democratic Senate primary in Michigan in a closely watched contest that represented the latest test of the party's divisions.
Federal authorities arrested a man who appeared to be monitoring security-planning activities at Trump National Golf Club in LA County ahead of the president's Southern California visit.
In total, 17 bills will be introduced in the City Council next month to increase safety regulations around e-bikes and e-scooters, while also strengthening enforcement of existing laws.
Protesters gathered at the gates of Delaney Hall immigration detention center in Newark, New Jersey, Monday following the death of an ICE detainee.
The source of exposure for the Legionnaires cluster on Manhattan's Upper East Side has been eliminated, according to the New York City Health Department.
A seventh person has died from Legionnaires' disease in connection with the Upper East Side cluster, New York City's health commissioner said Thursday.
Thirty-four cooling towers at 33 buildings on the Upper East Side tested positive for live Legionella bacteria, the New York City Health Department announced Tuesday.
An attorney representing an Upper East Side woman whose husband just died from Legionnaires' disease is planning to take legal action.
Studies show older adults are among the safest drivers on the road, but crashes involving seniors are on the rise.
Actor and comedian Bowen Yang will portray Mary Todd Lincoln in Broadway's "Oh, Mary!" for a limited 12-week run starting in September.
Designer John Galliano is known for his theatrical and dramatic designs, but his legacy is also marked by antisemitic and racist comments.
"The Sopranos" actor Vincent Pastore is being remembered as a fixture in his Bronx community.
Vincent Pastore played Salvatore "Big Pussy" Bonpensiero on all six seasons of "The Sopranos," which aired from 1999 to 2007.
A new Broadway show based on Prince's movie and album "Purple Rain" will take the stage at Broadway's Majestic Theatre in March.
The countdown to the 2026 US Open in New York City is on, but some tennis fans are frustrated by how much it costs to get in.
The New York Yankees beat the St. Louis Cardinals 2-0 on Tuesday night.
The New York Mets defeated the Cleveland Guardians 6-2 on Tuesday night to snap a three-game losing streak.
The Chicago Cubs acquired pitcher Clay Holmes and outfielder Tyrone Taylor from the last-place New York Mets on Monday for touted infield prospect Jefferson Rojas.
José Caballero lined a two-run homer, Gerrit Cole pitched into the sixth inning and the New York Yankees hung on to top the Chicago Cubs 2-1 on Sunday.
Harlem Week 2026 brings past and present Harlemites together to honor the neighborhood's legacy.
Parents in Harlem say their children's walk to summer camp is littered with trash, illegal dumping and a growing encampment.
A specialized program from God's Love We Deliver is serving nearly 400 veterans with medically tailored meals, while helping combat isolation and ease the challenges of life after military service.
The Newtown Creek Alliance community science project gives students hands-on experience monitoring the health of one of the most polluted waterways in the U.S.
The FIFA World Cup is delivering a business boost for many bars and restaurants across New York City, but not every industry is seeing the same payoff.
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.
Five hundred humpback whales have now been documented in New York City waters. CBS News New York's Vanessa Murdock takes us to t he sea to better understand why this milestone is such a big deal.
Dangerous rip currents have been reported across New York area beaches in recent weeks, causing dozens of ocean rescues. As CBS News New York's Carolyn Gusoff reports, officials in the Town of Hempstead began a safety campaign Wednesday to educate swimmers on how to break the grip of a rip.
Tenants in Queens wrote to CBS News New York about a boiler truck emitting smoke outside their apartment building. They say it's more than just an eyesore; they're also worried about their health. CBS News New York's Elle McLogan is working to get answers.
CBS News New York has been investigating a significant rise in the number of manhole fires in the city, but what if one of these fires damages your property? CBS News New York investigative reporter Tim McNicholas found out what New Yorkers should do.
Police in Kearny, New Jersey, have reopened the investigation into a 1974 disappearance. Nicholas Maschuci's daughter told CBS News New York's Alice Gainer her father left for a meeting in New York City and never came home.
