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Even with fewer infections, knowing your COVID status is critically important for those going back to work and anyone who has been to a packed protest.
CBS2's Vanessa Murdock reports on the messages faith leaders are sending to their congregations today, as pleas to end racial injustice still ring around the world.
While many businesses in New Jersey are set to reopen next week, malls will not be among them. So, some mayors are asking Gov. Phil Murphy to change that.
For those uneasy about contact tracing and privacy, Gov. Phil Murphy provided many answers on Wednesday that he hopes will ease concerns.
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy announced an executive order Tuesday lifting the state's stay-at-home order that has been in place since March 21.
Police said Maurice Gordon, 28, had a number of encounters with officers during a 30-hour period, which began with a 911 call from a friend concerned about his mental wellbeing.
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy announced the state's first long-term plan to upgrade the NJ Transit system as commuters prepare to get back to work in stage 2 of reopening.
This comes after the governor called the decision on how and when to reopen pools "complicated."
The "March for Black Lives" was organized by local high school graduates as well as the Berkeley Heights Diversity Council.
Team sports remain largely sidelined across America, but small steps are being taken to return to action.
They say it's time to recognize racism as a threat to the health and well-being of people of color.
First Lady Tammy Murphy says the state board of education adopted her initiative to teach about global warming in grades K-12.
Fast-moving, strong storms swept through parts of the tri-state area Wednesday afternoon. The winds were fierce at the Jersey Shore, causing some damage.
People of all faiths came together to pray in the parking lot of East Orange Campus High School on Wednesday.
Lyndhurst, New Jersey kicked off Pride Month by celebrating with the town's second annual flag raising.
It's been over 50 years since the 1967 Newark riots. Local authorities and public officials are working to make sure the city learns from the past with the current riots against racism and police brutality.
Beginning June 15, restaurants can begin outdoor dining, and non-essential retail stores can allow customers inside.
The department tweeted he was standing together with the residents they serve to remember and honor George Floyd.
The children of New Jersey will soon be permitted to take part in some normal summer activities.
A special rescue team from Cape Cod has been called in to try to untangle the whale.
The New Jersey Restaurant and Hospitality Association put together guidelines detailing how restaurants will operate outdoor service.
A local New Jersey restaurant owner is providing meals for those in need despite his own financial issues.
"They're grave robbers. If they're not grave robbers, then they're stealing from the sick," said one woman whose husband's gold necklace went missing.
Restaurants and bars are vital to the Big Apple, but many face the risk of closing for good. Owners are begging for reopening directives from Mayor Bill de Blasio.
CBS2 is continuing its series honoring victims of the coronavirus pandemic. Reporter Jessica Moore remembers two grandparents who dedicated their lives to family.
One person is dead and another is in critical condition after being struck by a driver in Harlem on Thursday evening.
The union representing NYU full-time contract faculty say they will begin picketing Monday morning if a deal isn't reached.
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Brady Tkachuk scored with 11.1 seconds left to give the Senators a 3-2 victory over the Islanders on Thursday night.
The Blue Jackets beat the Rangers 6-3 on Thursday night, keeping alive hopes for their first playoff berth since the 2019-20 season.
A New York City high school student who was detained by ICE and spent nearly a year in a detention center is finally home.
One person is dead and another is in critical condition after being struck by a driver in Harlem on Thursday evening.
The union representing NYU full-time contract faculty say they will begin picketing Monday morning if a deal isn't reached.
A New York City high school student who was detained by ICE and spent nearly a year in a detention center is finally home.
Child care provider Bright Horizons has agreed to give up its permit for a Manhattan day care center.
The family of a man killed in a crash involving an FDNY truck and an Access-A-Ride bus in Brooklyn last week is planning to take legal action.
The New York City area will be under a wind advisory Monday with periods of heavy rain and severe thunderstorms expected across the region.
The New York area is in for a mild weekend before the weather takes a turn to start the work week.
It will be rainy on Thursday morning, and the weather will change to snow as temperatures drop across the Tri-State Area.
Thunderstorms are expected in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut this weekend after severe weather hit the Midwest.
Periods of rain will move through the New York area Thursday, but spring temperatures are on the way for the weekend.
Last year, electricity rates in New Jersey spiked more than almost any other state, according to a new congressional report.
Montclair School District Board of Education members broke down in tears as they voted to close Renaissance Middle School.
Video shows firefighters dousing the smoldering roof of the structure on Old York Road in Branchburg, New Jersey.
Grubhub is launching New Jersey's first commercial food delivery by drone. CBS News New York has learned more about the high-tech service and how it's expected to work.
Officials say James Hadley, a New Jersey coach and educator, may have assaulted other victims.
A driver was indicted on manslaughter and assault charges Thursday in a deadly crash that killed two teenagers on Long Island back in January.
Tens of thousands of customers lost power across the New York-New Jersey area as severe weather whipped through the region.
Ten people and six vehicles were involved in the fatal accident on Long Island, according to New York State Police. Two people in their 80s were killed.
St. John's, Hofstra and LIU are playing in the 2026 NCAA men's basketball tournament as March Madness gets in full swing.
Prosecutors said Matthew Smith fended off efforts to hand over his car keys before the crash that killed Nassau County police officer Patricia Espinosa.
Last year, electricity rates in New Jersey spiked more than almost any other state, according to a new congressional report.
Mayor Zohran Mamdani is taking the first steps toward overhauling how the city responds to 911 calls involving mental health problems.
The MTA announced plans to replace thousands of New York City's decades-old subway cars with new models.
New York City will no longer criminally enforce minor traffic offenses for cyclists and e-bike riders, the Mamdani administration announced Wednesday.
The Mamdani administration has asked a court to allow them to stop representing former Mayor Eric Adams in a sexual assault case.
Older adults in New Jersey recorded the highest number of suspected overdose deaths in 2025, according to the New Jersey Department of Health.
The first case of mpox clade I has been detected in New York City, health officials said Friday. Of the two types of mpox, clade I is known to cause more severe disease and death.
Heights University Hospital, formerly known as Christ Hospital, shuttered its emergency room Saturday night.
New Jersey Sen. Andy Kim is opening up about his father's Alzheimer's diagnosis in hopes of helping others struggling like him to care for their loved ones.
A new study shows toxic forever chemicals known as PFAS may be entering the food chain on Long Island through contaminated soil, water and air.
Michael B. Jordan's best actor win at Sunday night's Academy Awards resonated at his alma mater, Arts High School in Newark.
"One Battle After Another" took home several big awards, including Best Picture, Best Director and the newly created Best Casting.
Hollywood's biggest stars were honored at the 98th annual Academy Awards on Sunday. Here is what to know and how to watch the 2026 Oscars.
Legendary New York City television news anchor Ernie Anastos has died. His wife says he died early Thursday morning of pneumonia.
Ballerina Misty Copeland responded to controversial comments made by actor Timothée Chalamet when he appeared to dismiss the significance of ballet and opera, saying, "No one cares."
Brady Tkachuk scored with 11.1 seconds left to give the Senators a 3-2 victory over the Islanders on Thursday night.
The Blue Jackets beat the Rangers 6-3 on Thursday night, keeping alive hopes for their first playoff berth since the 2019-20 season.
Howie Rose, the longtime play-by-play voice of the New York Mets on the radio, says the upcoming 2026 season will be his last.
The Oklahoma City Thunder beat the Brooklyn Nets 121-92 on Wednesday night for their 10th straight win.
The New Jersey Devils beat the New York Rangers 6-3 on Wednesday night for their third straight victory.
Members of the Apollo Theater, where Kiki Shepard left her mark for 15 years, reflect on her legacy after the Harlem icon's death at age 74.
The Rev. Al Sharpton is calling on New York City to help protect the Merchant's House Museum in Manhattan after a recent discovery revealed connections to the Underground Railroad.
A Harlem school is teaching students how to love, honor and care for their natural hair.
The NYC DEP has announced plans to clean Flushing Creek with chlorine, sparking outrage among some environmentalists.
Neighbors and local businesses in Long Island City, Queens, say rental trucks parked on streets are impacting daily operations.
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.
St. John's and LIU will take the court Friday in the NCAA men's basketball tournament. CBS News New York's Steve Overmyer and Otis Livingston report.
CBS News New York's Scott Padgett has your First Alert Forecast for March 19 at 11 p.m.
Dozens of dogs rescued by police during an animal cruelty investigation in Brooklyn are now ready to be adopted.
A faculty strike is looming at NYU. The union representing full-time faculty says they will strike Monday morning if a deal isn't reached. CBS News New York's Naomi Ruchim explains the potential impact.
Dramatic video shows a New York state trooper being struck by a car during a traffic stop in Mamaroneck.
