Amid Growing Calls For Equality And Inclusivity, Some New Jersey High Schools To Change Mascots
As Confederate monuments and statues have been brought down across the country, so, too, have some school mascots.
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As Confederate monuments and statues have been brought down across the country, so, too, have some school mascots.
As cases of coronavirus are rising daily across the country, Tri-State Area governors are not taking any chances.
Bharat Patel, 62, his daughter in-law Nisha Patel, 33 and her 8-year-old daughter were discovered unresponsive Monday in East Brunswick, New Jersey.
New York, New Jersey and Connecticut are issuing a travel advisory and requiring visitors from high-coronavirus states to quarantine for 14 days.
Without a vaccine, face coverings and common sense could be our best defense against the coronavirus.
More businesses will be allowed to open in New Jersey just before the Fourth of July holiday, Gov. Phil Murphy announced on Wednesday.
The grim discovery was made at 4:18 p.m. Monday at 43 Clearview Road.
Twenty-five-year-old Julia Tupy, of Eatontown, was enjoying the view at the so-called "Stairway to Heaven" in Vernon when a black bear came out of the woods.
Feeling their community lacks awareness or discussion around racial inequality, a group of youngsters in Edgewater, NJ are using "chalktivism" to contribute to the Black Lives Matter movement.
As New Jersey surges through Stage 2 of reopening, Gov. Phil Murphy announced more openings on Tuesday that will make children and parents especially happy.
An investigation is underway in New Jersey after multiple people were found dead in a backyard pool.
CBS2's Nick Caloway reports plenty of people were smiling behind their face coverings as they went to get the hair and nails done for the first time in months.
Outdoor gatherings can increase from 100 to 250 people, with no limits on political or religious activities. The new limit for indoor gatherings is 25 percent capacity, but they cannot exceed 100 people.
Just in time for Father's Day, nursing homes and other long-term care centers in New Jersey are now allowing visitors, at an outdoor space.
Parishes throughout the Archdiocese of Newark reopened today for public Sunday mass. Coronavirus restrictions remain in place to follow state guidelines.
Nail salons can also open Monday, along with municipal and private club pools.
Jersey City Police and the Hudson County Prosecutor's Office Homicide Unit are investigating a shooting that happened early Saturday morning.
Six years ago, exercise specialist Dan Radice had helped Dr. Rick Pitera recover from a heart attack, a connection the doctor made while working the night shift on Radice's critical care team.
The 110-year-old bridge is a critical link on the northeast corridor.
Gov. Phil Murphy said he's among those "looking forward to get a bit of a trim" as barber shops and personal care services reopen in New Jersey Monday.
A Queens man soliciting money in a drug store parking lot forced his way into a car, sat on the woman in the driver's seat, and then led police on a chase after being given $1, police said.
Even a road trip comes with risk, and precautions are key.
There's no word yet on what caused the outage.
There is a record number of arrests in a housing scheme connected to CBS2's award-winning investigation that uncovered New York City paying bad landlords in New Jersey to take in homeless families, CBS2's Lisa Rozner reported Thursday.
Some retailers in New Jersey started to reopen their doors this week, bringing back a sense of normalcy. CBS2's Dave Carlin reports long lines are not stopping many shoppers.
Anthony Constantino beat Robert Smullen in New York's 21st Congressional District.
Democrat Cait Conley will challenge Republican Rep. Mike Lawler in the battle for New York's 17th Congressional District, which encompasses many of New York City's northern suburbs.
State Assemblyman Micah Lasher won the crowded primary race for New York's 12th Congressional District, CBS News projects.
Jazz Chisholm Jr. homered, drove in two runs and scored twice and the New York Yankees beat the Detroit Tigers 4-3.
Brad Lander has defeated two-term incumbent Congressman Dan Goldman for the Democratic nomination in New York's 10th Congressional District.
Democrat Cait Conley will challenge Republican Rep. Mike Lawler in the battle for New York's 17th Congressional District, which encompasses many of New York City's northern suburbs.
State Assemblyman Micah Lasher won the crowded primary race for New York's 12th Congressional District, CBS News projects.
Brad Lander has defeated two-term incumbent Congressman Dan Goldman for the Democratic nomination in New York's 10th Congressional District.
Here are the 2026 Primary Election results for New York races.
After learning to swim in her 40s, one school leader is helping students gain life-saving skills.
Monday's severe weather has come and gone, but that doesn't mean the system is leaving the area.
After a tranquil, warm weekend, more turbulent weather lies ahead in the New York City area.
Weather is tranquil and pleasant in the New York City area for Father's Day weekend as summer officially begins.
Dangerous heat is building across the Tri-State Area with the threat of severe storms, making Thursday and Friday First Alert Weather Days.
Thursday and Friday will be First Alert Weather Days in the New York City area, with high temperatures and the chance for strong storms.
The owner of a New Jersey diner says World Cup matches at MetLife Stadium have been bad for business.
Monday's severe weather has come and gone, but that doesn't mean the system is leaving the area.
A man from New Jersey was charged after he allegedly hit and killed two teen pedestrians in Townsend, Delaware, over the weekend.
After a tranquil, warm weekend, more turbulent weather lies ahead in the New York City area.
Traffic will be impacted in Midtown Manhattan as the city initiates shuttle bus corridors and street closures to accommodate World Cup ticketholders.
All three candidates backed by NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani were projected to win their Democratic primaries Tuesday night.
A woman, her mother and her daughter from Bayport were all indicted in connection with Jor'Dynn Duncan's death on Long Island.
There is a new kind of on-demand video messaging called "kosher cameos" that just launched on Long Island and it doesn't cost a thing.
Monday's severe weather has come and gone, but that doesn't mean the system is leaving the area.
Firefighters in Hempstead used a ladder truck to free a seagull that got tangled in a rope above a busy street.
Anthony Constantino beat Robert Smullen in New York's 21st Congressional District.
Democrat Cait Conley will challenge Republican Rep. Mike Lawler in the battle for New York's 17th Congressional District, which encompasses many of New York City's northern suburbs.
State Assemblyman Micah Lasher won the crowded primary race for New York's 12th Congressional District, CBS News projects.
Brad Lander has defeated two-term incumbent Congressman Dan Goldman for the Democratic nomination in New York's 10th Congressional District.
Here are the 2026 Primary Election results for New York races.
An off-duty EMT jumped into action at the Knicks parade Thursday when a man appeared to be suffering from an overdose.
New York broadcast giant Bill Ritter announced Friday he is stepping down from the WABC anchor desk after being diagnosed with early stage Alzheimer's.
For half a century, The Valerie Fund has been dedicated to providing care to children with cancer and blood disorders.
A New Jersey nonprofit called The Valerie Fund is celebrating 50 years of providing comprehensive care to children with cancer and blood disorders.
New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill is urging people to donate blood ahead of the summer months.
Clive Davis helped shape the careers of music stars including Janis Joplin, Bruce Springsteen and Whitney Houston.
When a large tent appeared next door to Taylor Swift's Watch Hill estate this week, it didn't take long for speculation about the superstar's impending nuptials to ripple through the affluent New England seaside village.
Claude Guillemot and a flight instructor were flying in a twin-motor Cessna 421 on Friday evening. An investigation into the crash is underway.
James Burrows directed more than 1,000 episodes of television, including every episode of the original "Will & Grace."
A New York Knicks documentary series is in the works from director and Knicks superfan Ben Stiller.
Jazz Chisholm Jr. homered, drove in two runs and scored twice and the New York Yankees beat the Detroit Tigers 4-3.
In her first broadcast TV interview since Jalen Brunson helped lead the Knicks to victory, Sandra Brunson told CBS News she sends her son "words of encouragement" to keep the games in perspective.
New York City sanitation workers picked up more than 75,000 pounds of confetti and litter after the Knicks ticker-tape parade, likely a new record.
FIFA Men's World Cup fans in New York City can soak in the history of the tournament at the FIFA museum at Rockefeller Center in Midtown.
The Timberwolves are trading Julius Randle and a first-round pick to the Nets as part of a three-team deal that also includes the Chicago Bulls, a person with knowledge of the terms told the AP.
After learning to swim in her 40s, one school leader is helping students gain life-saving skills.
Entrepreneurs in Brooklyn are reimagining laundry day as a social experience, turning neighborhood laundromats into gathering spaces.
Experts say the team's title run created a feeling of collective joy and connection, while some local businesses are also seeing a boost from the celebration.
Knicks fans who couldn't make it to Thursday's parade still found a way to celebrate across New York in true blue-and-orange fashion.
A vending machine in Coney Island is offering something unusual alongside the neighborhood's classic attractions: original artwork from local artists.
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.
Conley, who worked on the National Security Council in the Biden administration as director of counterterrorism, will take on Republican Rep. Mike Lawler in November.
CBS News New York's Ali Bauman, Dick Brennan, Allen Devlin and Marcia Kramer have a look at all the races, including those influenced by New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani.
It's a loved one's worst nightmare: alleged abuse at the hands of a caretaker. That's what one Westchester woman says happened to her husband, and she says she has the video to prove it. She shared it with CBS News New York's Lisa Rozner.
Five Democrats are on the ballot in New York's 17th Congressional District, seen as one of the most important House races in the country. CBS News New York's Tony Aiello reports.
CBS News New York's Dick Brennan, Ali Bauman, Allen Devlin and Marcia Kramer break down the races in the 10th and 13th congressional districts, among others..
