Coronavirus Update: High School Students 'Stringing Together Ridgewood,' Helping Raise Money For Healthcare Supplies
Some teenagers in New Jersey are showing their support for the medical community, with a unique fundraising effort.
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Some teenagers in New Jersey are showing their support for the medical community, with a unique fundraising effort.
Even though many businesses that sell prepared foods, like supermarkets and grocery stores, are allowed to remain open, some are starting to have a difficult time with staffing.
It is the brainchild of the all-volunteer Upper Saddle River Fire Department, who know a lot of kids in their town might not have a proper birthday celebration.
Coronavirus death toll now greater in New Jersey than the number of Garden State residents killed in the Sept. 11 terror attacks.
"The first responders are scared. We've never seen anything like this," said Dr. Mark Merlin, founder and CEO of MD-1.
The supplies included 192,000 N95 masks, 130,000 surgical masks and nearly 600,000 gloves.
Nursing home workers have been reusing a lot of their supplies, and in some cases, they're getting creative, using household items like garbage bags as gowns.
Shalonda Owens took her vows of "in sickness and in health" very seriously. So much so that when her husband Dana came down with COVID-19, she was right there with him at home.
The town's mayor agreed to host the wedding in his front lawn, even acting as the officiant.
Small business owners in New Jersey may not be able to keep their businesses going without a loan from the government.
Gov. Phil Murphy ordered all flags flown at half-staff after New Jersey saw coronavirus-related deaths rise by 113 newly reported cases, bring the COVID-19 toll to 646.
New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio also sounded the alarm on the latex litter, saying it's not only disgusting, it's dangerous.
Behind the numbers are neighbors, colleagues, family and friends.
In the treatment, so-called natural killer cells from human placentas will be given to corona-infected patients.
The order came as New Jersey saw deaths related to COVID-19 illness jumped 182 in 24-hours to a total of 537.
If you're one of the many people wearing disposable gloves when you're out and about, it's important to know the correct method of taking them off to avoid inadvertently touching part of them which may be contaminated by Covid-19.
It will be used for patients who are not suffering from coronavirus, in order to free up beds at area hospitals.
One expert says the most important thing is to clean your hands after handling packaging.
We have so many heroes on the front lines of this fight. Now imagine those devoting their lives to it who aren't getting paid.
This is at least the third New Jersey nursing home to report a coronavirus outbreak.
The kids haven't been able to go to school since March 16.
Testing will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday, Wednesday and Friday at the state motor vehicle inspection center on Kilmer Road in Edison.
Chances are many are wrap up their day of working from home, a task that may not be easy especially for those not used to it.
Police said they found people gathered outside and inside the house, including six children.
A cell therapy company in New Jersey believes their natural killer cells could help in the fight against coronavirus.
Police and firefighters responded to the scene of a fire and explosion at a Vitane Pharmaceutical building in Congers.
The FBI on Wednesday morning arrested Frank Carone, the former chief of staff to former Mayor Eric Adams at his Manhattan home, as well as his brother, Anthony Carone, and Queens hotel owner Yan Po Zhu.
The parents of the teen killed in the horse carriage crash in Central Park are remembering their son as rides resume a week after the tragedy.
Three separate search warrants were carried out Wednesday due to a joint NYPD and FBI investigation into alleged corruption within the police department, according to sources.
President Trump canceled a planned signing ceremony on Wednesday for a housing affordability bill that passed Congress by wide bipartisan margins.
Police and firefighters responded to the scene of a fire and explosion at a Vitane Pharmaceutical building in Congers.
The FBI on Wednesday morning arrested Frank Carone, the former chief of staff to former Mayor Eric Adams at his Manhattan home, as well as his brother, Anthony Carone, and Queens hotel owner Yan Po Zhu.
The parents of the teen killed in the horse carriage crash in Central Park are remembering their son as rides resume a week after the tragedy.
Three separate search warrants were carried out Wednesday due to a joint NYPD and FBI investigation into alleged corruption within the police department, according to sources.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani endorsed three left-of-center candidates in the congressional Democratic primaries, and all three are set to win, CBS News projects.
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.
The FBI on Wednesday morning arrested Frank Carone, the former chief of staff to former Mayor Eric Adams at his Manhattan home, as well as his brother, Anthony Carone, and Queens hotel owner Yan Po Zhu.
President Trump canceled a planned signing ceremony on Wednesday for a housing affordability bill that passed Congress by wide bipartisan margins.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani endorsed three left-of-center candidates in the congressional Democratic primaries, and all three are set to win, CBS News projects.
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.
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.
Pete Crow-Armstrong hit a three-run homer, Dansby Swanson also went deep and drove in four and the Cubs beat the Mets 9-6 on Tuesday night.
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.
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.
The New York City mayor helped topple two sitting congressmen and elect a little-known Brooklyn assemblywoman to replace a retiring congresswoman. CBS News New York's Marcia Kramer reports.
There were three separate investigations on Wednesday, all involving bribery allegations that relate to associates of former Mayor Eric Adams. CBS News New York's Ali Bauman reports.
A hawk was rescued after coaches and parents saw it stuck in a batting cage at Redwing Field Park in Levittown.
It's clear and sunny skies Wednesday but showers could impact Thursday and the weekend. CBS News New York Meteorologist John Elliott has the forecast.
First responders are at the scene of a factory in Congers after a fire and explosion were reported Wednesday morning.
