Coronavirus Outbreak: More Than 170 Staffers At 3 New Jersey Hospitals Test Positive
The very people on the front lines of the fight against COVID-19 are being taken down by the virus.
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The very people on the front lines of the fight against COVID-19 are being taken down by the virus.
Infections in New Jersey soared to a new record Thursday -- 4,913 new positive cases, and 64 deaths reported.
For one family, the infection came after an act of kindness.
Both the driver and car passenger were being treated at the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
The numbers continue to rise, with 56 additional deaths Wednesday. That brings the statewide total to 15,309.
Officials have still not said what caused a massive explosion at a storage facility on Wednesday morning.
Event organizers pulled the plug due to the COVID pandemic.
Newark Mayor Ras Baraka said Tuesday there has been a slow decline in COVID-19 cases.
The majestic creatures were seen on video Sunday in Monmouth County.
Gov. Phil Murphy is putting a full pause on all indoor youth and adult sports, citing outbreaks and the need to slow the spread of coronavirus.
The Anti-Defamation League said the incident was "beyond horrifying" and should be "condemned by all."
There's a new toll system for drivers crossing the Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge, which connects Staten Island and Brooklyn.
Monday's rain was too much for some streets to handle. Floods were several feet high in Bogota, NJ, where leaves were blocking storm drains.
Concerns continued Sunday over the number of Americans who traveled for Thanksgiving.
Police have not made any arrests, and there's no word yet on a motive for the shooting.
In New York State, Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced more than 6,000 new cases Saturday and 42 more deaths.
According to the department of health, the employee was last in the office on Tuesday and is currently isolating at home.
After Black Friday, local shop owners are hoping there's spending money left for them on Small Business Saturday.
Friday, New York state reported 8,176 new infections, the highest daily count since April.
The boy was rushed to University Hospital where he was treated for injuries, according to police who did not provide any other details.
According to the Stanford Institute for Economic Policy Research, the pandemic forced 41% of Black businesses to close for good, compared to only 17% of white-owned businesses.
Americans are not allowed to travel to Italy for tourism purposes right now, only for essential reasons.
Fifteen to twenty thousand people usually turn out, so organizers knew they had to make some changes.
Friday's mild temperatures inspired people across our area to get out of the house and enjoy the weather. Some told CBS2's Meg Baker they may have found a new post-Thanksgiving tradition as a result.
Even though families may not be able to celebrate the holidays in the same room, they're still thankful for each other and hopeful they can see each other face-to-face next year.
In 1971, Demond Wilson appeared on an episode of "All in the Family," a role that led him to land a lead part in "Sanford and Son."
A late night three-alarm fire caused the partial collapse of a home on Staten Island.
Hamas called Saturday's strikes "a renewed flagrant violation" and urged the United States and other mediating countries to push Israel to stop the strikes.
The Nets snapped a seven-game losing streak with a 109-99 victory over the Jazz on Friday night.
A total of 13 outdoor deaths have been reported in New York City since Sunday's snowstorm, a City Hall official said Friday.
A late night three-alarm fire caused the partial collapse of a home on Staten Island.
A total of 13 outdoor deaths have been reported in New York City since Sunday's snowstorm, a City Hall official said Friday.
The suspect accused of killing his ex-girlfriend on Long Island in November 2025 has been deemed not competent to stand trial.
Harlem tenants say heat in their building has been inconsistent for weeks as a dangerous cold spell grips New York City.
Fire departments across New York are warning about a "historic collapse" in volunteer firefighter staffing, which they say is causing a public safety crisis.
Bundle up — New York City and the Tri-State Area's stretch of dangerously cold weather continues, and it's sticking around longer than anyone would like.
New York, New Jersey and Connecticut were pivotal during America's birth. This year, as the nation celebrates its 250th birthday, CBS News New York is highlighting the hidden history in our own back yard.
Forecasters are watching for a chance of snow this weekend in New York and New Jersey as harsh winter weather conditions continue.
The First Alert Weather Team is tracking a storm that could bring snow to the New York and New Jersey area. Frigid temperatures will last throughout the week.
Although the snowstorm has passed, the cold weather will linger with temperatures below freezing each day.
Bundle up — New York City and the Tri-State Area's stretch of dangerously cold weather continues, and it's sticking around longer than anyone would like.
We're learning more about Dan Sohail, the man charged with repeatedly ramming his car into Chabad Headquarters in Brooklyn on Jan. 28.
New York, New Jersey and Connecticut were pivotal during America's birth. This year, as the nation celebrates its 250th birthday, CBS News New York is highlighting the hidden history in our own back yard.
Forecasters are watching for a chance of snow this weekend in New York and New Jersey as harsh winter weather conditions continue.
A Delaware County man was arrested for allegedly stalking and harassing New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill, U.S. Marshals said Wednesday.
The suspect accused of killing his ex-girlfriend on Long Island in November 2025 has been deemed not competent to stand trial.
Fire departments across New York are warning about a "historic collapse" in volunteer firefighter staffing, which they say is causing a public safety crisis.
New York's governor is taking aim at ICE with a bill that would outlaw state and local police cooperation with the agency on civil enforcement.
Temporary protected status for more than 350,000 Haitian nationals is set to expire next week because the Trump administration says Haiti is safe to return to.
Forecasters are watching for a chance of snow this weekend in New York and New Jersey as harsh winter weather conditions continue.
Fire departments across New York are warning about a "historic collapse" in volunteer firefighter staffing, which they say is causing a public safety crisis.
Frustration boiled over for Borough President Vito Fossella when he learned Staten Island-based DSNY workers were reassigned to help with snow cleanup elsewhere.
New York's governor is taking aim at ICE with a bill that would outlaw state and local police cooperation with the agency on civil enforcement.
The Justice Department released more new documents Friday from the Jeffrey Epstein files, more than a month after the DOJ's original deadline to do so.
Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche says the Justice Department is releasing millions more records related to its probe into Jeffrey Epstein.
In New Jersey, nearly half a million people lost enhanced Affordable Care Act tax credits this year, but the impact goes far beyond those who got the credits.
Starting July 1, as many as 450,000 New Yorkers will lose EP coverage and be forced into marketplace health care plans.
Striking New York City nurses returned to the bargaining table Thursday, the New York State Nurses Association said.
Mayor Zohran Mamdani and Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders joined striking New York City nurses on the picket line Tuesday.
New York City's largest nurses strike is now in Week 2 and it appears negotiations toward a deal remain at a standstill.
In 1971, Demond Wilson appeared on an episode of "All in the Family," a role that led him to land a lead part in "Sanford and Son."
Catherine O'Hara was best known for her comic performances in projects including "Home Alone," "Beetlejuice," and "Schitt's Creek."
New York, New Jersey and Connecticut were pivotal during America's birth. This year, as the nation celebrates its 250th birthday, CBS News New York is highlighting the hidden history in our own back yard.
In a full-page ad in the Wall Street Journal, Ye, the artist formerly known as Kanye West, revealed that the right frontal lobe of his brain was injured in a car accident 25 years ago.
Pop superstar Harry Styles will open an unprecedented 30-show residency at Madison Square Garden, starting on Aug. 26 and ending on Oct. 31.
The Nets snapped a seven-game losing streak with a 109-99 victory over the Jazz on Friday night.
The Knicks extended their winning streak to five games with a 127-97 victory over the Trail Blazers on Friday night.
The Nuggets spoiled Michael Porter Jr.'s return to Denver with a 107-103 win over the Brooklyn Nets on Thursday night.
Nico Hischier scored 42 seconds into overtime to give the Devils a 3-2 win over the Nashville Predators on Thursday night.
The New York Islanders defeated the Rangers 2-1 on Thursday night.
Jamaica Colosseum Mall is set to close for good on Jan. 31.
A volunteer effort launched during the winter storm paired younger residents with elderly homeowners, offering snow removal assistance while creating new community ties across generations.
A home-visit initiative in Brooklyn connects aging Holocaust survivors with social workers as war abroad and antisemitism at home reopen old wounds.
A critical seasonal blood shortage is prompting renewed calls for New Yorkers to donate.
Puppet shows, peaceful protests and acts of service helped families reflect on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy through a child's perspective.
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.
CBS News New York's John Elliott went to West Caldwell, N.J. for Jersey Harmony Explosion, an a capella gathering.
CBS News New York's John Elliott has a look at the First Alert Weather forecast.
Two people were hospitalized as a result of a fire in Great Kills, and another fire raged in Randall Manor. CBS News New York's John Dias reports.
CBS News New York's Lonnie Quinn has your First Alert Forecast for January 30 at 11 p.m.
Demonstrations against ICE were held coast to coast Friday, including a massive protest in Minneapolis. It's an outcry against ongoing ICE operations. CBS News New York's Andrew Ramos reports.
