Coronavirus Update: Curfews, Closures Put In Place As Confirmed Cases In New Jersey Grows To 267
Gov. Phil Murphy made it clear Tuesday that New Jersey's new social distancing and curfew directives must be followed to stop the spread of coronavirus.
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Gov. Phil Murphy made it clear Tuesday that New Jersey's new social distancing and curfew directives must be followed to stop the spread of coronavirus.
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Mayor Bill de Blasio is shutting down the Big Apple's nightlife and says restaurants and bars may only provide take-out or delivery.
Gov. Phil Murphy announced the closure of all public schools, universities and several types of businesses as New Jersey saw a jump of 80 new COVID-19 cases, bringing the state's total to 178.
Two were in Suffolk County, one in Nassau County. All three were in their 80s and 90s and had underlying health problems.
James Cai, 32, has been hospitalized since March 3. He said doctors gave him two medications, before he started a clinical trial that seems to have made the difference.
As the coronavirus spreads, it has sparked a shopping frenzy at stores all over the country.
One child in New Jersey is lending a helping hand by distributing crucial supplies.
Governors Cuomo, Murphy and Lamont say the states are working together in hopes of encouraging people to stay home and practice social distancing.
Schools will move to a remote learning model until at least spring recess, with the possibility that could be extended for the remainder of the year.
Hoboken's mayor and police chief say the move is necessary after officers responded to more than 100 calls in a six-hour period Sunday night – mostly at bars.
As the threat of coronavirus grows in New Jersey, local communities such as those in Bergen County hit hard by the pandemic are stepping up public controls to limit exposure to COVID-19.
In New Jersey, health officials have announced 19 new Coronavirus cases. Total cases statewide, now at 69, include a second confirmed case in Jersey City.
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New Jersey's state leaders are preparing for a "potential statewide closure" of schools to help slow the spread of coronavirus as the number of confirmed cases in the state rose to 50.
The weekend is a time people go to holy centers to be surrounded by their religious community, but this weekend in New Jersey, many are being asked to do the opposite in an attempt to keep the coronavirus from spreading.
Gov. Phil Murphy is recommending tighter preventions to slow the spread of coronavirus as multiple school districts plan to close for the next two weeks.
There have been reports of excessive wait times at Motor Vehicle Commission locations across New Jersey. One assemblyman, however, says he has a solution.
There are not only concerns about the spread of coronavirus but also about what will close next. That's fueling many people to go to stores and clear out shelves.
A Middlesex County man is being praised as a hero after rescuing family from a massive house fire in Piscataway, New Jersey.
A day after announcing the first death in New Jersey due to coronavirus, Gov. Phil Murphy provided an update Wednesday as the number of cases in the state continues to grow.
The borough won a court reprieve in the fight to close some residential streets that are clogged by commuters.
Algae blooms forced both lakes to close last summer.
Officials are urging New Yorkers to practice what they call "social distancing." That means avoiding large gatherings and public transit as much as possible.
A New Jersey pastor who was taken into custody by ICE agents in March has been released.
The Senators moved to the verge of clinching a playoff spot by shutting out the Islanders 3-0 on Saturday.
Crews are responding to a wildfire in West Deptford, New Jersey that can be seen from Philadelphia.
A man with a machete slashed and injured three people at Grand Central in New York City before he was fatally shot by police, the NYPD said.
A horde of 2028 Democratic presidential hopefuls attended Al Sharpton's National Action Network conference, nearly two years before the first primary votes will be cast.
A man with a machete slashed and injured three people at Grand Central in New York City before he was fatally shot by police, the NYPD said.
The FDNY remains on the scene of a massive fire at a factory in College Point, Queens.
The brutal winter took out much of Southold Town Beach's sand and parking lot, forcing it to close for swimming this summer.
The Drug Enforcement Administration announced the bust of three fentanyl packaging mills in New York City on Friday.
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New York City and the Tri-State Area are finally turning the corner to warmer weather next week.
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The average price for a gallon of gas in New York City is now $4.11, which is 82 cents higher than a month ago, according to AAA.
Rain has returned for Easter Sunday in the New York area after the holiday weekend kicked off with May-like weather.
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A New Jersey pastor who was taken into custody by ICE agents in March has been released.
Crews are responding to a wildfire in West Deptford, New Jersey that can be seen from Philadelphia.
New York City and the Tri-State Area are finally turning the corner to warmer weather next week.
Kishan Patel, who was shot by a former NYPD officer in 2024, has returned home after more than a year of rehab.
Spring has sprung, but piles of snow are still melting in New Jersey more than six weeks after a blizzard slammed the Tri-State Area.
The brutal winter took out much of Southold Town Beach's sand and parking lot, forcing it to close for swimming this summer.
It's been one year since Peishuan Fan and JuanJuan Zwang, a wealthy Long Island couple, vanished without a trace.
Gilgo Beach serial killer Rex Heuermann answered a judge's preliminary questions before pleading guilty to murdering seven women and admitting to killing an eighth.
Rex Heuermann pleads guilty to murdering seven women tied to the years-long Gilgo Beach serial killer investigation.
Gilgo Beach serial killer Rex Heuermann pleaded guilty to seven counts and admitted guilt in the death of an eighth woman.
A horde of 2028 Democratic presidential hopefuls attended Al Sharpton's National Action Network conference, nearly two years before the first primary votes will be cast.
Mamdani has made progress on his ambitious agenda over the first 100 days, including a plan for free universal child care, but his other major promises are still up in the air.
Engel represented parts of Westchester County and the north Bronx in the House of Representatives for over 30 years from 1989-2021.
Former Vice President Kamala Harris said that she might run for president in 2028, telling a gathering in New York that she is considering mounting a third bid for the White House.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani is marking 100 days in office Friday as he continues to pursue his ambitious policy agenda.
Advocates fear New York state could be taking a step back when it comes to biomarker testing access for those with Medicaid.
What started as a sinus infection left a Long Island teenager fighting for his life, requiring emergency brain surgery.
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.
Afrika Bambaataa, a rapper and producer, was best known for breakthrough tracks like 1982's "Planet Rock" and for founding the Universal Zulu Nation art collective.
A federal judge in New York has tossed out actor Blake Lively's sexual harassment claims against actor Justin Baldoni over their roles in the movie "It Ends With Us," but left intact a claim for retaliation.
Atlanta rapper Gucci Mane was lured to a Dallas studio for a meeting, then allegedly kidnapped and robbed by a group including rappers Pooh Shiesty and Big30.
Megan Thee Stallion was released from a New York City hospital after she got sick during a performance of "Moulin Rouge! The Musical."
The price hike raises the cost of the standard plan with ads by $1 per month and the cost of the standard and premium plans by $2.
The Senators moved to the verge of clinching a playoff spot by shutting out the Islanders 3-0 on Saturday.
The Tampa Bay Rays beat the Yankees 5-3 on Friday night to extend New York's losing streak to three.
AJ Green made 11 3-pointers to set the Bucks' single-game record and scored a career-high 35 points in a 125-108 victory over the Nets on Friday night.
The Knicks clinched the No. 3 seed in the Eastern Conference with their 13th consecutive victory over the Raptors, 112-95 on Friday night.
Jeff McNeil had two hits in his return to Citi Field to help the Athletics beat the Mets 4-0 on Friday night.
New York City business owners are pushing on the State Legislature to pass Gov. Kathy Hochul's reforms that would roll back some of the climate legislation passed by New York state in 2019.
Ismael Ox lost his right hand as a child in a grenade attack, survived homelessness in the U.S., and became a citizen, all while training to represent Team USA in para Taekwondo.
These kids from Brooklyn are playing tennis in their school hallways, cafeterias and auditoriums, to make the most of limited space and resources.
Preparations for Passover in Brooklyn blend centuries-old rituals with modern traditions unique to each family.
New York has filed a lawsuit against solar company Attyx, saying it didn't just sell panels, it sold promises it couldn't keep.
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.
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NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch said officers encountered a man with a large knife after three people were slashed on subway platforms. CBS News New York's Kristie Keleshian reports.
Lustgarten Foundation CEO Linda Tantawi shares more about next week's fundraiser that kicks off with a ceremony in Battery Park City.
NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch provides and update after officers fatally shot a man who slashed three people on subway platforms.
A splash landing in the Pacific Ocean capped a historic voyage for the astronauts flying further into space than ever before aboard the Orion spacecraft.
The negotiations come amid a fragile ceasefire in the region, ongoing fighting in Lebanon and rising economic concerns in the U.S.
