Jersey City adds 2 new fire companies
The additions are the first since 1937 and are needed to keep up with Jersey City's growing population.
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The additions are the first since 1937 and are needed to keep up with Jersey City's growing population.
Many are expected to hit the road on Thursday and AAA predicts 48 million will travel more than 50 miles.
AAA Northeast's Robert Sinclair Jr. has more on what to expect if you're hitting the road this weekend in the Tri-State Area.
We're told traffic is backed up on Route 22 while emergency crews are on the scene.
Crews battled a fire at an auto body shop in Elizabeth, New Jersey, on Wednesday. Dan Rice reports from Chopper 2.
There were frightening moments in New Jersey when a stolen car slammed into a Haledon floral shop Wednesday. When the suspects took off running, so did the owner, who told CBS2's Christina Fan she didn't wait for police to arrive.
New Jersey police are searching for the people who crashed a car into a Passaic County building. CBS2's Christina Fan reports.
Police say a 1-year-old boy is in critical condition after nearly drowning in a backyard pool in Paramus.
Police said the child was reported missing at around 6 p.m. on Sunday and her body was found later in the pool. CBS2's Dana Tyler reports.
Sugamama Bakery Cafe is all about dessert and quality, CBS2's John Elliott reports.
Silk City Distillers and Ghost Hawk Brewing are literally right next door, but the owners say they're not competitors, CBS2's John Elliott reports.
A Clifton classic and deep-fried paradise, Rutt's Hut has been serving the community for 94 years, CBS2's John Elliott reports.
Now 95 and blessed with a massive family, Lyndhurst High School grad says he still enjoys many of life's pleasures.
New Jersey state leaders are trying to limit where guns can be carried after the Supreme Court's ruling made it easier to carry a firearm in public in New York. CBS2's Nick Caloway has details.
A dream recently came true for a 95-year-old World War II vet from Lyndhurst, New Jersey. As CBS2's Cindy Hsu reports, he finally has his high school diploma.
Women and group leaders on both sides of the debate in New Jersey reacted to the Supreme Court overturning Roe v. Wade on Friday. CBS2's Dave Carlin has reaction.
Gov. Phil Murphy was scheduled to address the Supreme Court ruling that overturned New York's concealed carry law ahead of the latest ruling to overturn Roe v. Wade.
Citing air traffic congestion, the airline says it will cut 12% of its daily domestic flights from its busy Newark hub.
Thursday's gun rights decision by the Supreme Court doesn't just affect New York. About one-fourth of the American population lives in states impacted by the ruling. CBS2's Kevin Rincon has the reaction from New Jersey.
CBS2's Kevin Rincon has the latest on the Bronx rapper's injuries and the charges against the alleged shooter and others.
Neighbors were left on edge by the incident and the mayor said the crime is not unique to his town. CBS2's Nick Caloway reports.
As CBS2's Kevin Rincon reports, the Bergen County Prosecutor's office says the shooting was the result of an attempted robbery.
Investigators say home security video shows a suspect walking through an open garage door of a home on Bruce Drive.
As CBS2's Kevin Rincon reports, it was at a busy shopping plaza on River Road where a little after midnight police say a 21-year-old man was shot. CBS2 has since learned that man is rapper Lil TJay.
As CBS2's Christina Fan reports, the shootings have everyone talking, because they happen so rarely in the area along the Hudson River waterfront known as City Place.
"Dominion" by Jean Kwok is set in a magical world divided into four dominions where a young woman with amnesia encounters a fierce warrior as demons threaten everything.
Two men were stabbed in Bayside, Queens, just after midnight Friday morning.
Elizabeth, New Jersey is cleaning up after Thursday's intense storms brought flash flooding. Emergency responders performed more than 100 rescues, most of them after people attempted to drive through water.
With tickets to the U.S. Open skyrocketing, tennis advocates in the Harlem community are working to make the sport more accessible for New Yorkers.
People were spotted climbing into a manhole in Wantagh. It comes after numerous similar incidents in New York City.
Two men were stabbed in Bayside, Queens, just after midnight Friday morning.
With tickets to the U.S. Open skyrocketing, tennis advocates in the Harlem community are working to make the sport more accessible for New Yorkers.
Some families in Queens are desperate for answers as rescue teams continue to search for hundreds of people missing along the Nepal-China border.
A new electronic device that's the size of a grain of rice is making a big difference for heart patients.
Some people living in Queens have faced flooding several times this summer.
ICE is defending operations they are conducting this week in Danbury, Connecticut, as some residents say they feel uneasy at what they are seeing on the streets.
Severe weather warnings have started popping up as strong storms make their way through New York City and most of the Tri-State Area.
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.
Elizabeth, New Jersey is cleaning up after Thursday's intense storms brought flash flooding. Emergency responders performed more than 100 rescues, most of them after people attempted to drive through water.
As students get ready to go back to school, one New Jersey school district is taking a first-in-the-state approach to limit screen time.
Lightning may have started a church fire in Bergen County, New Jersey, on Thursday morning, neighbors say.
Heavy rains brought more flooding to New Jersey on Thursday, which has endured repeated damaging floods so far this summer.
A crash involving a pickup truck and an electric dirt bike left an 11-year-old girl dead in Ocean County, New Jersey, authorities said.
People were spotted climbing into a manhole in Wantagh. It comes after numerous similar incidents in New York City.
A new electronic device that's the size of a grain of rice is making a big difference for heart patients.
Severe weather warnings have started popping up as strong storms make their way through New York City and most of the Tri-State Area.
Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman says he will comply with New York's new law restricting police cooperation with ICE, but first, he blasted the governor. CBS News New York's Carolyn Gusoff reports.
Huntington native Jack Kennedy, 18, is making his Grand Slam debut in the U.S. Open this year.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani is backtracking again on the controversial rollout of his pied-à-terre tax.
The surge in arrests comes as the White House pushes ICE to hit a target of 2,000 per day.
Fifteen sheriffs across New York are asking a judge to block a new law preventing local law enforcement agencies from working with Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents.
The Trump administration said it may need to demolish the Kennedy Center if a plan to close the building for two years as part of a controversial renovation project pushed by President Trump and the organization's board is blocked.
State officials sent letters to agencies across New York instructing them to unwind agreements with ICE by Tuesday.
A new electronic device that's the size of a grain of rice is making a big difference for heart patients.
Pennsylvania has recorded its first two deaths connected to measles in 35 years.
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.
Tim Curry was known for his iconic performances in cult classics like "The Rocky Horror Picture Show" and the original screen adaptation of Stephen King's "It."
President Trump said that he would be "lowering the American flag" throughout the nation for one week in Dolly Parton's honor.
NYC's Empire State Building paid tribute to music legend Dolly Parton Tuesday night. Parton, 80, died Tuesday in Nashville, her family announced.
Dolly Parton became an icon over her six-decade career as a Grammy-winning singer-songwriter, movie and TV star and theme park owner who donated millions to help others.
The AMC Kips Bay 15 on Second Avenue has been open since 1999 but will shut down at the end of 2026, according to a spokesperson.
The Milwaukee Brewers beat the New York Mets 8-2 on Thursday night.
Christian Walker had three hits and Jeremy Peña added a solo shot to power the Astros to a 5-1 victory over the Yankees on Thursday night.
The Brewers beat the Mets 8-1 on Wednesday night, overcoming an injury to starter Dustin May after one pitch.
The New York Yankees pulled away for a 9-3 victory over the Houston Astros on Wednesday night.
Huntington native Jack Kennedy, 18, is making his Grand Slam debut in the U.S. Open this year.
With tickets to the U.S. Open skyrocketing, tennis advocates in the Harlem community are working to make the sport more accessible for New Yorkers.
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.
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.
"Dominion" by Jean Kwok is set in a magical world divided into four dominions where a young woman with amnesia encounters a fierce warrior as demons threaten everything. Kwok spoke with Mary Calvi about it.
A heavy amount of rainfall fell in a short period of time, turning streets into rivers. CBS News New York's Nick Caloway reports.
There could be an isolated chance of rain Friday, but the weekend weather is looking spectacular. CBS News New York Meteorologist Tony Sadiku has the forecast.
Fans across the country are mourning the loss of beloved music star and philanthropist Dolly Parton.
President Trump's helicopter had trouble communicating with air traffic controllers Thursday, which happened for the second time this month.
