Highly-contagious bird flu confirmed in New Jersey
The U.S. Department of Agriculture confirmed the case in a backyard poultry flock in Monmouth County.
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The U.S. Department of Agriculture confirmed the case in a backyard poultry flock in Monmouth County.
One person was killed and five more were injured in the crash that involved a police cruiser and pedestrians.
A black bear is heading back to his natural habitat after spending the afternoon stuck up in a tree in the backyard of New Jersey home. CBS2's Ali Bauman has the tale from Haledon in Passaic County.
A black bear was spotted hanging out in a tree in the backyard of a home in New Jersey on Wednesday.
Officials were keeping an eye on a bear in a tree in a backyard in Haledon, New Jersey, for over an hour Wednesday. CBS2's Dan Rice reports from Chopper 2.
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy announced legislation Wednesday to create a statewide police licensing program.
Authorities were called to a backyard in Haledon, New Jersey, on Wednesday for a report of a bear in a tree. CBS2's Dan Rice reports from Chopper 2.
There's a new theory on what caused a deadly sand collapse that took the life of an 18-year-old on the Jersey Shore on Tuesday. CBS2's Alice Gainer spoke with the victim's father and officials.
This May CBS News New York is celebrating Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month. AAPI Montclair was founded in 2021 to advocate for a more inclusive community. She spoke with CBS2's Cindy Hsu.
Gov. Phil Murphy and New Jersey attorney general make law enforcement-related announcement from Cedar Grove.
It was a messy scene in Hoboken after a water main break Wednesday morning.
Officials say a driver struck an occupied police vehicle and another vehicle before hitting several pedestrians.
Gov. Phil Murphy has signed an executive order declaring a state of emergency to help address the baby formula shortage.
One person was killed and six others were injured in a chaotic crash in Paterson. Witnesses described the scene as a police pursuit gone horribly wrong; CBS2's Nick Caloway reports.
An 18-year-old died Tuesday while digging a hole in the sand on a New Jersey beach with his sister. As CBS2's Alice Gainer reports, as they were digging, the sand quickly collapsed on them.
A chase and car crash in Paterson ended with multiple injuries Tuesday. CBS2's Nick Caloway has new video and spoke to witnesses who described those intense and horrifying moments.
An 18-year-old man died after becoming trapped in a hole in the sand on a New Jersey beach Tuesday.
Witnesses say a law enforcement vehicle was involved in a wreck in Paterson that left several people injured Tuesday; CBS2's Nick Caloway reports.
College commencement season is in full swing and there is no shortage of proud parents and thrilled graduates ready to take on the world. CBS2s Vanessa Murdock met "Superwoman" Janelle Alfred, a William Paterson University student who is the first in her family to graduate college and hopes her story will inspire others to dream big.
Marking the anniversary of a deadly school bus crash, a New Jersey Congressman is proposing a new law to help avert such tragedies.
A law enforcement source tells CBS News the Buffalo shooting suspect was also considering targets in New Jersey.
There was a chaotic scene in the heart of Paterson on Tuesday after a crash that may have involved a police chase; CBS2's Nick Caloway reports.
Chopper 2 flew over Route 18 at Eggers Street and South Woodland Ave., where the poles and wires covered the lanes.
Police say a driver fell asleep at the wheel and crashed into utility poles in East Brunswick.
Metuchen's superintendent said a COVID outbreak over the last week and a half led him to make the difficult decision, CBS2's Christina Fan reports.
Bo Bichette singled off Matt Festa to score automatic runner Francisco Lindor in the 10th inning, helping the Mets to a wild 6-5 victory over the Guardians.
The Bayonne 12U Little League team from New Jersey is heading to the Metro Region Tournament with their sights set on the Little League World Series.
New York City is activating its heat and flash flood emergency plans for Thursday and Friday due to dangerous heat and storms in the forecast.
At least 345 people — the majority in Colorado and Minnesota — have been sickened by a salmonella outbreak, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Gov. Kathy Hochul signed new legislation Wednesday to strengthen inspections on cooling towers in New York City.
New York City is activating its heat and flash flood emergency plans for Thursday and Friday due to dangerous heat and storms in the forecast.
Gov. Kathy Hochul signed new legislation Wednesday to strengthen inspections on cooling towers in New York City.
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 is accused of intentionally setting a fire that destroyed a historic Brooklyn church in June.
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 Bayonne 12U Little League team from New Jersey is heading to the Metro Region Tournament with their sights set on the Little League World Series.
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.
The Long Island Aquarium is asking the public to help name its newest resident – a Giant Pacific octopus.
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.
Gov. Kathy Hochul signed new legislation Wednesday to strengthen inspections on cooling towers in New York City.
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.
Gov. Kathy Hochul signed new legislation Wednesday to strengthen inspections on cooling towers in New York City.
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.
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.
Bo Bichette singled off Matt Festa to score automatic runner Francisco Lindor in the 10th inning, helping the Mets to a wild 6-5 victory over the Guardians.
The Bayonne 12U Little League team from New Jersey is heading to the Metro Region Tournament with their sights set on the Little League World Series.
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.
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.
CBS News New York's Scott Padgett has your First Alert Forecast for August 5 at 11 p.m.
A New Jersey Little League team has already made history by winning the state title, but the boys aren't done yet. They're vying for a chance at the Little League World Series. CBS News New York's Allen Devlin reports.
A 16-year-old was struck and killed by a Metro-North train Wednesday night in Norwalk, Connecticut.
Police made an arrest Wednesday in a raging fire that destroyed a historic church in Bushwick back in June. CBS News New York's Adi Guajardo reports.
Two sanitation workers are in the hospital after a crash in the Bronx.
