Fire breaks out at Rutherford, N.J. synagogue
A fire ripped through a synagogue overnight in Rutherford, New Jersey. CBS News New York's Elijah Westbrook reports from the still active scene.
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A fire ripped through a synagogue overnight in Rutherford, New Jersey. CBS News New York's Elijah Westbrook reports from the still active scene.
The Democratic National Committee is investing $1.5 million in New Jersey. The announcement comes three months ahead of the gubernatorial election between Democratic Rep. Mikie Sherrill and Republican Jack Ciattarelli.
Lauren Semanchik's family says text messages show how she lived in fear before her ex allegedly murdered her and her boyfriend. CBS News New York's Christine Sloan reports.
The future of a New Jersey youth football and cheer program is up in the air. As CBS News New York's Kristie Keleshian reports, time is running out, and a decision could be made as soon as Thursday night.
Hunterdon County prosecutors are taking over the Franklin Township Police Department amid the investigation of a sergeant accused of killing his ex-girlfriend and her boyfriend.
A summer camp in New Jersey is helping kids build skills to give them a leg up in life, including financial literacy. Bradley Blackburn shows us how.
The 2.7 magnitude earthquake comes just days after a 3.0 quake in Bergen County.
CBS News New York's Mary Calvi speaks with Gib Brogan, Senior Campaign Director at Oceana to discuss more about the Minke whale who died after striking boat in Barnegat Bay, New Jersey.
DuPont and two other companies will pay New Jersey up to $2 billion to settle environmental claims stemming from PFAS, commonly referred to as "forever chemicals."
A state police sergeant fatally shot his ex-girlfriend and her boyfriend before killing himself, Hunterdon County prosecutors say. CBS News New York's Christine Sloan reports.
Earthquakes centered in New Jersey rattled parts the NYC area twice in less than two weeks. CBS News New York's Vanessa Murdock reports.
A fire on a PATH train caused widespread delays and multiple lines to be suspended between New Jersey and New York City. CBS News New York's Natalie Duddridge reports.
Witnesses say a 20-foot minke whale appeared in Barnegat Bay and suddenly bumped a boat. CBS News New York's Nick Caloway reports.
A subtle noise coming from the wreckage helped the woman locate her beloved pet cat, Wilbur. CBS News New York's Zinnia Maldonado reports.
The Marine Mammal Stranding Center said a 26-foot minke whale died after striking a boat in Barnegat Bay, which sent a passenger overboard.
A whale has died after it charged at a boat Saturday afternoon along the Barnegat Bay in Ocean County, New Jersey, police said.
A PATH train fire caused multiple lines to be suspended Monday for the morning commute in New Jersey. CBS News New York's Natalie Duddridge has an update from Jersey City.
Law enforcement sources say the gunman was a New Jersey State Police trooper.
PATH trains are suspended on multiple lines for the morning commute due to a fire investigation at Newport Station in Jersey City.
An earthquake in Hasbrouck Heights, Bergen County, shook parts of New Jersey and New York on Saturday night.
Christine Todd Whitman is the former Republican governor of New Jersey who once ran the Environmental Protection Agency. Now, she's co-chair of the Forward Party, which may say a lot about the political health of the country.
Whitman, the former New Jersey governor, is now co-chair of the Forward Party. Bradley Tusk is a strategist, venture capitalist and philanthropist who likes to push the edge of the envelope.
The Friend of Barnegat Light in New Jersey are hosting festivities at Barnegat Bay on August 7, 2025. CBS News New York's John Elliott reports.
The small earthquake in Hasbrouck Heights was felt across the Hudson River in NYC and as far away as Connecticut, officials said. CBS News New York's Zinnia Maldonado reports. Read more here.
Federal officials are investigating Jack Smith, the former special counsel who investigated then-candidate Donald Trump before his reelection to a second term.
NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani and rapper Cardi B announced Friday that 2-K applications will open in June. They also unveiled a jingle competition to build excitement for the program.
U.S. officials confirmed that an F-15E fighter jet went down over Iran.
Good Friday is being marked by Christians around New York City during services at St. Patrick's Cathedral and the Way of the Cross procession in Brooklyn.
Diaja Benson's body was discovered weeks after she was reported missing. Now authorities say a suspect in her murder has been caught in New Jersey.
The New York International Auto Show will take over the Javits Center in New York City for 10 days starting Friday.
NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani and rapper Cardi B announced Friday that 2-K applications will open in June. They also unveiled a jingle competition to build excitement for the program.
Good Friday is being marked by Christians around New York City during services at St. Patrick's Cathedral and the Way of the Cross procession in Brooklyn.
The New York International Auto Show will take over the Javits Center in New York City for 10 days starting Friday.
The New York Yankees will look to continue their fast start to the 2026 season when they take on the Miami Marlins in their home opener on Friday at Yankee Stadium.
The New York City Council wants to make subways and buses free for some low-income riders through the city-run Fair Fares Program.
UConn's jaw-dropping buzzer beater catapulted them to the Final Four.
Bridgeport firefighter Terrence Cramer was killed after his girlfriend's ex shot him in a fit of rage at a Connecticut home, according to an arrest warrant.
Jabari Bush is accused of fatally shooting active-duty Bridgeport Firefighter Terrence Cramer in Shelton, police said.
Warmer weather will return to New York City and the surrounding area soon.
It may not feel like spring right away, but Friday's weather does deliver a clear shift in the air in New York City.
A pastor in New Jersey was taken into custody by immigration agents while working at his day job, according to church members.
The discovery of a suspicious device forced the cancellation of the Keansburg, New Jersey, St. Patrick's Day Parade last weekend.
New Jersey prosecutors are asking the pubic for help finding a man they say is responsible for a fatal shooting in Union City.
Jersey City P.S. 17 students are celebrating a brand new mini soccer pitch built for them ahead of the FIFA World Cup this summer.
Nerdeen Kiswani, the pro-Palestinian activist targeted in what she calls an assassination plot in NYC, spoke out Monday.
A Long Island man accused of shooting his sister in the head with a crossbow pleaded not guilty to attempted murder Thursday.
A Long Island high schooler and his mom are being credited with saving a sleeping neighbor from a house fire.
New York Republican gubernatorial nominee Bruce Blakeman said Tuesday he will sue the state after the Campaign Finance Board denied him matching funds.
The driver accused of striking and killing a Nassau County school crossing guard in February has been arraigned.
New York's Republican nominee for governor Bruce Blakeman took his campaign to the steps of City Hall on Monday, where he portrayed Kathy Hochul and Mayor Zohran Mamdani as the taxing twins.
U.S. officials confirmed that an F-15E fighter jet went down over Iran.
One of the sources said Hegseth wants someone in the role who will implement President Trump and Hegseth's vision for the Army.
A pastor in New Jersey was taken into custody by immigration agents while working at his day job, according to church members.
President Trump has ousted Pam Bondi as attorney general, saying she will be taking a job in the private sector.
President Trump warned the U.S. "hasn't even started destroying what's left in Iran," and previewed that strikes on bridges and power plants could be next.
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.
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 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.
Savannah Guthrie stepped back from her NBC duties almost two months ago when her mother, Nancy Guthrie, disappeared. The investigation is ongoing.
The New York Yankees will look to continue their fast start to the 2026 season when they take on the Miami Marlins in their home opener on Friday at Yankee Stadium.
Jack Hughes had two goals and three assists as the Devils beat the Capitals 7-3 on Thursday night.
The Canadiens won their seventh game in a row to move closer to making the playoffs by defeating the Rangers 3-2 on Thursday.
Body camera video has been released of Tiger Woods' arrest, after a car crash in Florida. He has been charged with driving under the influence.
The New York Knicks beat the Memphis Grizzlies 130-119 on Wednesday night.
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.
Long before Manhattan's iconic street grid took shape, an English widow planned a Brooklyn community that helped shape the city today.
The Center for Brooklyn History showcase examines the Battle of Brooklyn through rare maps, paintings, and historical artifacts from the American Revolutionary War.
From World War II to modern mixology, women in Brooklyn fought for their place behind the bar. This Women's History Month, their legacy continues to influence the city's nightlife.
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.
The New York International Auto Show will take over the Javits Center in New York City for 10 days starting Friday.
The crew on board Artemis II is on their way to the far side of the moon after spending 25 hours in Earth's orbit. CBS News' Jarred Hill reports.
Yankee Stadium will be packed with fans Friday afternoon as they take on the Miami Marlins. CBS News New York's John Dias reports.
Police said a person of interest is in custody following a deadly shooting Thursday night in the Morris Heights section of the Bronx.
Archbishop Ronald Hicks is leading his first Good Friday services as head of the New York Archdiocese at St. Patrick's Cathedral. CBS News New York's Elijah Westbrook reports.
