Newark Man Charged In Wrong-Way Crash That Killed Corrections Officer
Police say around 2:30 a.m. on Aug. 24, a Hillside police officer tried to pull the man over, but he sped off.
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Police say around 2:30 a.m. on Aug. 24, a Hillside police officer tried to pull the man over, but he sped off.
Ring has partnered with more than 400 law enforcement agencies nationwide. While the initiative has raised some privacy concerns, it's already seen some success in our area.
NJ Transit announced it will add express bus service to the new American Dream water park at the Meadowlands when it opens its doors on Oct. 25.
Officer Brandon Geata was all smiles as he left University Hospital in Newark to a round of applause from fellow first responders.
Dozens of Newark students will be heading back to class with a fresh hairstyle thanks to the city's police and fire department.
Police say they are searching for a woman who keeps dumping kittens outside a supermarket. It has happened not once, but at least four times.
The baseball team from Elizabeth, New Jersey, that made it to the Little League World Series was honored today by Gov. Phil Murphy and the New Jersey state troopers.
When Carli Lloyd launched the epic field goal during a Philadelphia Eagles practice last week, she also put in motion the dream of a female NFL player.
Appearing via video conference next to his lawyer, John Formisano answered questions from the judge. He said he understood the charges against him.
The 110-year-old swing bridge that's notorious for getting stuck open and leaving railroad commuters stranded needs a $1.5 billion overhaul.
A special board of education meeting was held Tuesday night in Wall Township to go over air testing on school trailers.
Frontier Airlines to add 15 destinations including San Juan, Cancun and Punta Cana.
MetLife Stadium allows children up to 34 inches to enter the stadium free of charge during Jets games and other events. But the New York Giants have a different policy.
CBS2 first reported that parents were outraged over classroom trailers with rotting wood and water damage.
Commuters were gathered near a bus shelter when shots rang out around 4 p.m. Monday, sending them ducking for cover.
There's a local tennis star to watch in this year's US Open.
Music's biggest stars and fans packed the Prudential Center on Monday night for the MTV Video Music Awards.
The 2019 MTV Video Music Awards were held at Newark's Prudential Center on Aug. 26, 2019.
The biggest entertainers in the world walked the red carpet at the Prudential Center before taking the stage, but protesters also staged their own show outside.
According to police, at least four people were standing in a bus shelter when a man with a rifle opened fire.
A police chase over the weekend ended with the death of an innocent man in Newark, and now a state agency is looking into what happened.
Under the plan, Essex County will issue a $120 million bond to replace the problematic lead service pipes. It drastically speeds up the ongoing project, which was initially scheduled to take eight to 10 years. Now, it's expected to take a year and a half to three years.
The EVP of the host venue talks on the economic boost that the MTV Video Music Awards will have on New Jersey.
The demolition will reportedly take 3-4 months to complete.
Sources told CBS2 officials will be fast tracking the process to replace thousands of old lead pipes to get safe water for residents faster than expected.
Rutgers University police say a sexual assault happened in Parking Lot 26 on Bartlett Street just after 5 a.m. on Saturday.
The new report evaluated air quality in different parts of the country by measuring the presence of ozone and particle pollution in the atmosphere.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced thousands of New York City Housing Authority apartments will get upgraded utilities.
New York City Council member Chi Ossé was arrested in Brooklyn Wednesday morning, the NYPD confirmed.
A person of interest has been identified in connection with a shooting in a St. Albans, Queens park that left a teen dead, the NYPD said.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced thousands of New York City Housing Authority apartments will get upgraded utilities.
New York City Council member Chi Ossé was arrested in Brooklyn Wednesday morning, the NYPD confirmed.
A little girl was found in a stroller alone in Times Square Tuesday night after police responded to an emergency call.
What is New York City doing to keep day cares safe, and how will safety play into the mayor's plans for universal child care across the city?
A 2009 New York City law requiring most roll-down security gates to be at least 70% transparent is set to take effect this summer.
Colder weather returns to the New York City area this week with sub-freezing temperatures in the suburbs.
New York City's balmy weather proved to be record-breaking for the date of April 15.
Parts of the New York area could see record high temperatures during a summerlike stretch of weather this week.
A major warmup, featuring summer-like temperatures in the 80s, will take over the Eastern Seaboard beginning Monday.
New York City and the Tri-State Area are finally turning the corner to warmer weather this week.
Rutgers University police say a sexual assault happened in Parking Lot 26 on Bartlett Street just after 5 a.m. on Saturday.
The horse captured on incredible body-cam footage last week of an NYPD mounted officer chasing down a suspected purse snatcher was rescued from slaughter off a racetrack.
The pop-up JBJ Soul Kitchen at the Ocean County Library in Toms River, N.J. will shut down at the end of the month.
A large four-alarm fire ripped through multiple homes in Ridgefield Park, New Jersey, early Tuesday morning.
Federal law entitles students with disabilities to special education services until they turn 21. What happens next is what many caregivers call "the transition cliff."
A crackdown on gang violence in Nassau County is delivering results with nearly three dozen arrests in the last week, police said.
Rex Heuermann admitted in court earlier this month that he strangled all his victims to death, but his ex-wife Asa Ellerup heard his confession prior to his plea.
Decades after their theft, rare books worth millions were recovered in New York City after being stolen from venture capitalist John Hay Whitney's Long Island home.
John Gotti's grandson Carmine Agnello is headed to prison in connection with a COVID fraud scheme in New York.
A young Long Island man who overcame autism to graduate high school as valedictorian is now poised to graduate from Hofstra with top honors.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced thousands of New York City Housing Authority apartments will get upgraded utilities.
New York City Council member Chi Ossé was arrested in Brooklyn Wednesday morning, the NYPD confirmed.
What is New York City doing to keep day cares safe, and how will safety play into the mayor's plans for universal child care across the city?
There are some out there who believe Mayor Mamdani may have been the catalyst for the Mets' current 11-game losing streak.
Menin's relationship with Mayor Zohran Mamdani is still a work in progress, but the two agree on Gov. Kathy Hochul's proposed pied-à-terre tax.
The 16th Annual Lustgarten Foundation New York City Walk for Pancreatic Cancer Research was held Sunday in Battery Park City.
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.
The upcoming fashion exhibit at the Metropolitan Museum of Art includes 25 mannequins based on real bodies.
A previously unreleased song is one of many ways Prince is being honored a decade after his death.
Singer-songwriter Gavin DeGraw turned to social media for help reconnecting with a New York City bartender after a memorable performance this week.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani and his wife Rama Duwaji will not attend this year's Met Gala, sources said.
The Rock And Roll Hall of Fame unveiled its list of inductees for 2026, and it includes the Wu-Tang Clan, the legendary, local hip-hop collective.
New York lost its 12th consecutive game, falling 5-3 to the Twins on Tuesday night.
Giancarlo Stanton hit a solo homer in the second and added a two-run double as the New York Yankees extended their winning streak to four straight with a 4-0 win over the Boston Red Sox on Tuesday night.
There are some out there who believe Mayor Mamdani may have been the catalyst for the Mets' current 11-game losing streak.
Cam Schlittler, a native of Walpole, said he and his family have received threats from Red Sox fans ahead of his Fenway Park debut Thursday.
CJ McCollum scored 32 points and the Hawks rallied to stun the Knicks 107-106 on Monday night, tying their first-round playoff series at one game apiece.
A 2009 New York City law requiring most roll-down security gates to be at least 70% transparent is set to take effect this summer.
Recurring elevator problems are back and worse than ever at one New York City high-rise, according to tenants.
Students at M.S. 407 transform a barren space into a habitat for bees and butterflies, part of a broader city push to expand pollinator-friendly green spaces.
Brooklyn officials announced a first-of-its-kind initiative to build sensory rooms in every District 75 elementary school.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani's administration unveiled a dramatic traffic redesign at Brooklyn's Grand Army Plaza.
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 NYPD says the suspect in the deadly shooting of a Queens teenager is affiliated with a gang.
The 18-year-old from Yorktown, New York, was just beginning her new life in Chicago when she was randomly gunned down and left for dead on March 19. CBS News New York's Jessica Moore reports.
A Brooklyn City Councilmember was taken down and handcuffed during a heated protest Wednesday, and he said it's all over an eviction that never should have happened. The confrontation, which was caught on camera, is sparking questions about police response and shining a light on property disputes. CBS News New York political reporter Marcia Kramer has the story.
It happened at around 10 p.m. on Tuesday. CBS News New York's Lisa Rozner has more on what led up to the incident.
Countless celebrations are taking place this Fourth of July as we mark America's 250th birthday. Adding to the festivities is the Sail 4th celebrations, bringing 60 international tall ships from more than 20 countries to the ports of New York and New Jersey. Chris O'Brien, Sail 4th president, spoke with Mary Calvi about it.
