Union County, New Jersey hit hard by flash flooding
Flash flooding devastated many New Jersey communities Monday night, especially in Union and Somerset counties. CBS News New York's Christine Sloan reports from Berkeley Heights.
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Flash flooding devastated many New Jersey communities Monday night, especially in Union and Somerset counties. CBS News New York's Christine Sloan reports from Berkeley Heights.
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy toured flood damage in Berkeley Heights Tuesday, saying the state got "crushed" by Monday night's flash floods that killed at least two people in Plainfield. Watch his full remarks.
A New Jersey man received several medals on behalf of his father, who fought in World War I. CBS News New York's Christine Sloan has the story.
CBS News New York's Christina Fan reports on the storm damage in this Union County town.
Flash flooding swept through New York City and parts of New Jersey on Monday night, and CBS News New York has team coverage of the damage.
Roads looked like rivers as severe storms caused flash flooding across the New York City area. Watch CBS News New York's team coverage.
Torrential rain led to dramatic rescues as cars stalled and crews scrambled to shut down flooded roads. CBS News New York's Dick Brennan and Adi Guajardo report.
CBS News New York's Adi Guajardo spoke with the owner of Dowling's Irish pub in Roselle Park who is again coping with flooding at his establishment. "It's hard to go through this every three or four years," Russell said.
Photojournalist Sean McKenna describes a flood rescue he witnessed in Scotch Plains, N.J., in which a motorists was harnessed to a rope and pulled through rushing flood waters by first responders.
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy declared a state of emergency as flash flooding caused damage across the state, in New York City and beyond. Watch special team coverage of the storms.
Flash flooding was stalling vehicles and causing damage to parts of the Tri-State Area Monday night. Watch our 7:30 p.m. special report with Lonnie Quinn.
The decision ends an 11-year battle in the Jersey Shore town.
A woman was saved from the roof of her burning home in Somerset County, New Jersey after saving everyone else in the home.
New Jersey's top court ruled South Seaside Park can secede from Berkeley Township. The decision ends an 11-year battle in the Jersey Shore town. CBS News New York's Christine Sloan reports.
A woman was saved from the roof of her burning home in Somerset County, New Jersey, after saving everyone else in the home. CBS News New York's Nick Caloway reports.
A woman was struck and killed during the early morning hours in Leonia on Thursday, police said. CBS News New York's Naveen Dhaliwal has the latest on the investigation.
Traffic is reduced to one lane on the George Washington Bridge upper level after a tractor trailer struck an overpass.
Six New Jersey firefighters are injured and several people are now without a home. CBS News New York's Elijah Westbrook reports.
Fast-moving storms prompted a tornado warning and flood concerns in New Jersey overnight. CBS News New York's Derick Waller reports.
Hot spots were still burning at the site of the three-alarm fire after six firefighters had to be taken to the hospital, officials said. CBS News New York's Elijah Westbrook reports.
Gov. Phil Murphy signed three bills into law Wednesday, expanding access to free preschool and kindergarten in New Jersey.
Severe weather across the Tri-State Area caused some damage Tuesday. CBS News New York's Lonnie Quinn and Alecia Reid report.
A tornado warning was issued of Ocean and Monmouth counties in New Jersey on Tuesday evening.
A tornado warning was issued for Ocean County and Monmouth County in New Jersey on Tuesday evening.
A tree and power lines were knocked down in West Milford, New Jersey, on Tuesday. CBS News New York's Vanessa Murdock and Alecia Reid report.
The New York Knicks rallied to beat the Utah Jazz 134-117 on Wednesday night to snap a two-game losing streak.
A Queens man is accused of killing his wife after her remains were found in two separate locations, months apart.
Three men were arrested Wednesday in connection to the 2023 shooting death of a teenage girl in Queens.
President Trump ordered the release of 172 million barrels of oil from the U.S.'s Strategic Petroleum Reserve on Wednesday, after oil prices rocketed to their highest levels in years amid the U.S.'s war with Iran.
The war in Iran means sticker shock for consumers who buy oil for heat and hot water. The average cost of heating oil in New York is 11% higher than a year ago.
A Queens man is accused of killing his wife after her remains were found in two separate locations, months apart.
Three men were arrested Wednesday in connection to the 2023 shooting death of a teenage girl in Queens.
The war in Iran means sticker shock for consumers who buy oil for heat and hot water. The average cost of heating oil in New York is 11% higher than a year ago.
A chilling cold case that goes back 52 years has been solved on Long Island, police say. DNA technology linked a former Oceanside sanitation worker to Barbara Waldman's 1974 murder.
It was an emotional day in Queens Criminal Court as Det. Jonathan Diller's family and NYPD colleagues watched police-worn body camera footage of his shooting.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch has been issued for Mercer, Monmouth and Ocean counties in New Jersey until 11 p.m. Wednesday.
Thunderstorms are expected in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut this weekend after severe weather hit the Midwest.
Periods of rain will move through the New York area Thursday, but spring temperatures are on the way for the weekend.
Snow and rain will make for messy morning and evening commutes for New Yorkers on Tuesday. It's a First Alert Weather Day.
The Tri-State Area's weekend is looking like a tale of two seasons with both snow and sunshine.
Two of New Jersey's biggest cities, Jersey City and Newark, are joining a push to bring FIFA World Cup celebrations to local streets.
Giants co-owners Steve, Laurie and Jonathan Tisch want to transfer their shares of the NFL club to their children's trusts, according to a league memo obtained by The Associated Press.
A dog missing for two years has been reunited with its Texas family after being found in New Jersey.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch has been issued for Mercer, Monmouth and Ocean counties in New Jersey until 11 p.m. Wednesday.
New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill, on the job for a little over a month, called for major cuts during her first budget address Tuesday.
A chilling cold case that goes back 52 years has been solved on Long Island, police say. DNA technology linked a former Oceanside sanitation worker to Barbara Waldman's 1974 murder.
Warmer weather has melted our frozen waterways, but that's giving rise to unusual hazards. The unusually cold winter uprooted docks, and sent debris into the bays and the Long Island Sound.
A tiny home in Selden on Long Island is on the market for almost $330,000, but with no bedroom.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch has been issued for Mercer, Monmouth and Ocean counties in New Jersey until 11 p.m. Wednesday.
A Long Island mother accused of driving while impaired in a 2024 wrong-way crash that killed her son 9-year-old son on the Southern State Parkway has been found not competent to stand trial, the Suffolk County DA's office confirmed Tuesday.
President Trump ordered the release of 172 million barrels of oil from the U.S.'s Strategic Petroleum Reserve on Wednesday, after oil prices rocketed to their highest levels in years amid the U.S.'s war with Iran.
About 30 U.S. service members remained hospitalized Tuesday after an Iranian drone strike in Kuwait.
New York City's minimum wage could climb to $30 per hour in the coming years. The proposal in the City Council stands to benefit of a lot of people, but there has also been significant pushback.
New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill, on the job for a little over a month, called for major cuts during her first budget address Tuesday.
The Albany budget battle that could test whether New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani has to raise property taxes began Tuesday with the state Senate and Assembly unveiling their initial wish lists.
A new study shows toxic forever chemicals known as PFAS may be entering the food chain on Long Island through contaminated soil, water and air.
Erik Lochtefeld is back to acting and marathon training after a glioblastoma diagnosis and complex surgery at NYU Langone.
HHS Secretary RFK Jr. wants the popular coffee chains to prove their surgery drinks are safe for teens and suggested the Trump administration could place limits on your cup of coffee.
Failed contract agreements between Mount Sinai and Anthem have caused thousands of New York patients to lose in-network care.
New York Attorney General Letitia James' office has ordered NYU Langone Health to resume its Transgender Youth Health Program.
A woman was arrested on Sunday for firing multiple shots at the Beverly Hills home of Rihanna, Los Angeles Police Department officials say.
Actress Daryl Hannah explains why the depiction of herself in the FX miniseries "Love Story" is unacceptable in an op-ed in Friday's New York Times.
Justin Timberlake is suing Sag Harbor to prevent the release of bodycam video of his 2024 arrest for driving while intoxicated on Long Island.
Brian Anthony Moreland is a Tony Award-nominated producer who has worked on numerous hit shows and joins a short list of Black producers working on Broadway.
Pokémon fans across New York City waited in live for special events marking the franchise's 30th anniversary.
The New York Knicks rallied to beat the Utah Jazz 134-117 on Wednesday night to snap a two-game losing streak.
Two of New Jersey's biggest cities, Jersey City and Newark, are joining a push to bring FIFA World Cup celebrations to local streets.
Giants co-owners Steve, Laurie and Jonathan Tisch want to transfer their shares of the NFL club to their children's trusts, according to a league memo obtained by The Associated Press.
Just as anticipated, St. John's and UConn turned the Big East regular season into a two-team race. Maybe they're headed for one more heavyweight clash in the finals of the conference tournament.
Mathew Barzal scored in overtime to cap the Islanders' rally from a three-goal deficit for a 4-3 win over the Blues on Tuesday night.
Neighbors and local businesses in Long Island City, Queens, say rental trucks parked on streets are impacting daily operations.
Erik Lochtefeld is back to acting and marathon training after a glioblastoma diagnosis and complex surgery at NYU Langone.
Manhattan historians recently discovered a link to the Underground Railroad at the Merchant's House Museum.
The National Dance Institute in Harlem hosts a special camp twice a year to bring together dancers with and without special needs for a dance camp, proving anyone can take center stage.
Could New York City's harsh winter weather end up curbing the number of rats? Here's why experts are saying don't count on it.
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.
CBS News New York's Lonnie Quinn has your First Alert Forecast for March 11 at 11 p.m.
New video shows a man jumping into an icy pond in Central Park to rescue a dog.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani joined other city officials at the third "Rental Ripoff" hearing Wednesday.
We're learning more about the 78-year-old man killed in a chain reaction crash Tuesday night in Brooklyn, just half a block from his home. CBS News New York's Allen Devlin spoke to neighbors in Gravesend about the accident that involved an FDNY fire truck.
A second discovery of human remains in Queens sends a husband to jail, accused of killing his wife. CBS News New York's Naveen Dhaliwal reports.
