Essex County Residents Fighting Further Turtle Back Zoo Expansion
Essex County residents are questioning the need to expand the Turtle Back Zoo, instead of saving taxpayer money.
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Essex County residents are questioning the need to expand the Turtle Back Zoo, instead of saving taxpayer money.
It was back to school day in Newark Tuesday. Students weren't the only ones with high hopes for the new school year.
Witnesses say the victim was trying to cross Washington Street to go to the Newark Public Library as she often did, but this time she never made it.
CBS2 has learned new information on what caused a scare at Newark Liberty International Airport on Monday that sent around travelers running for the exits.
There was a scare at Newark Liberty International Airport on Monday night that caused a terminal to be evacuated.
At LifeTown in Livingston, kids of all ages and adults with special needs learn how to navigate the everyday world.
Additional charges are expected against 55-year-old Thomas Kaiser, authorities said.
Josiah Jeremiah Robinson got caught in a rip current Sunday afternoon near a jetty off Newark Avenue at Spring Lake Beach.
A recovery effort was underway Sunday night to find the body of a 15-year-old boy who got caught in a rip current during the afternoon.
Independent testing found high levels of lead and now the city is stepping in to investigate. Mayor Ras Baraka said testing of the Wanaque system has found that it operates "well within federal standards."
More than 100 electric and line workers were expected to leave from Clifton, New Jersey, early Saturday morning.
In her ruling, the judge said the water from Wanaque is safe to drink.
Authorities believe there may be additional victims.
At the time of his arrest, he was running a religious learning center out of his East Brunswick home.
Alzheimer's New Jersey provides services for caregivers, such as support groups, education and respite scholarships.
Health officials say many of the reports involve e-cigarettes containing THC – the main ingredient in marijuana.
They were bused from Newark to nearby MetLife Stadium where they spent the day being pampered, fed, and groomed.
Josh Banks was on his own after he turned 18. He got into Rutgers University, but literally had nothing.
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.
A 15-year-old boy was found dead after being shot in the head inside a Bronx apartment, the NYPD said.
Belleville residents said flames broke out in a home on Crescent Terrace just before 3 a.m. Thursday, before spreading.
The Yankees erased an early deficit and pulled away for a 10-5 victory over the skidding Mariners on Wednesday night.
Police say they are investigating a deli fire that injured one person and damaged a row of Bronx businesses as possible arson.
A family in Newark, New Jersey, is demanding answers after a teenager was hit by a driver and killed while walking home Sunday night.
A 15-year-old boy was found dead after being shot in the head inside a Bronx apartment, the NYPD said.
Police say they are investigating a deli fire that injured one person and damaged a row of Bronx businesses as possible arson.
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul is allocating millions of dollars to immigrant children days before new anti-ICE state legislation takes effect.
A new poll in the New York governor's race shows Gov. Kathy Hochul's lead over challenger Bruce Blakeman narrowing as likely voters start focusing on the November ballot.
NYC resident Eric Glasthal was at his grandmother's house in Carthargo, Colombia, when the earthquake struck.
The potential for severe storms and downpours returns to the Tri-State Area Monday as sweltering temperatures continue.
Monday will be a First Alert Weather Day due to the possibility of afternoon and evening thunderstorms and high heat indices near 100 degrees.
The New York area will get some brief relief Sunday from the humid weather.
Friday evening brought yet another round of prolific thunderstorms to the Tri-State Area.
A 16-year-old boy was killed after he was hit Wednesday night by a Metro-North train going from Danbury to South Norwalk, police said.
Belleville residents said flames broke out in a home on Crescent Terrace just before 3 a.m. Thursday, before spreading.
A family in Newark, New Jersey, is demanding answers after a teenager was hit by a driver and killed while walking home Sunday night.
A string of cyberattacks on water systems across the nation, including in New Jersey, has put many local towns on edge.
Police have made an arrest after a mother and child were hit crossing the street Tuesday morning in New Jersey.
New technology is being installed at Newark that will help track planes and vehicles moving around the airport.
The sister of two brothers who police say were shot to death in their Long Island home is opening up about her loss. CBS News New York's Adi Guajardo reports.
A double homicide investigation is underway in Hempstead, where two men were found shot in a home Wednesday morning. CBS News New York's Adi Guajardo reports.
A Long Island man caught on camera buying booze and speeding nearly 80 mph into a crowded nail salon, killing four people, was sentenced Wednesday. CBS News New York's Jennifer McLogan reports.
Neighbors told CBS News New York's John Dias two brothers were killed inside their home on Wednesday morning.
A new poll in the New York governor's race shows Gov. Kathy Hochul's lead over challenger Bruce Blakeman narrowing as likely voters start focusing on the November ballot.
A string of cyberattacks on water systems across the nation, including in New Jersey, has put many local towns on edge.
President Trump secretly moved from Air Force One to another plane within a day of U.S. and Turkish intelligence picking up on an Iranian plot to fire a missile at the jet, CBS News has learned.
A new poll in the New York governor's race shows Gov. Kathy Hochul's lead over challenger Bruce Blakeman narrowing as likely voters start focusing on the November ballot.
President Trump said Karoline Leavitt will be leaving her role to focus on her young family.
The DOJ unveiled criminal charges alleging 11 people participated in a scheme that involved more than 1,000 "sham marriages" between Chinese nationals and U.S. citizens.
New Yorkers who buy their own health insurance could pay more as insurers file requests with the State Department of Financial Services to increase premiums.
In a wide-ranging interview with the CBS News partner BBC News, Hunter Biden grew emotional as he discussed his father's condition, describing it as very sad to watch.
The New York Hotel and Gaming Trades Council claims The High Line Hotel tested positive for Legionella bacteria twice this summer.
Several lawsuits were announced Thursday against New York City and others connected to a deadly 2025 Legionnaires' outbreak in Harlem.
Gov. Kathy Hochul signed new legislation Wednesday to strengthen inspections on cooling towers in New York City.
Latin music stars Marc Anthony, Feid, and others are set to perform at a benefit concert in Miami on August 16.
Actor and comedian Bowen Yang will portray Mary Todd Lincoln in Broadway's "Oh, Mary!" for a limited 12-week run starting in September.
Designer John Galliano is known for his theatrical and dramatic designs, but his legacy is also marked by antisemitic and racist comments.
"The Sopranos" actor Vincent Pastore is being remembered as a fixture in his Bronx community.
Vincent Pastore played Salvatore "Big Pussy" Bonpensiero on all six seasons of "The Sopranos," which aired from 1999 to 2007.
The Yankees erased an early deficit and pulled away for a 10-5 victory over the skidding Mariners on Wednesday night.
Ryan McMahon and Trent Grisham each hit a two-run single in the seventh inning to send the Yankees past the slumping Mariners 4-1 on Tuesday night.
Martín Pérez pitched six more scoreless innings, Ozzie Albies and Matt Olson homered, and the Atlanta Braves beat the New York Mets 4-0.
LeBron James will return to Los Angeles on Christmas Day in 2026, and the Sixers will open the season in New York against the Knicks.
Brett Baty hit the first grand slam of his career and the Mets held off the Braves 8-5 on Monday night for their sixth win in seven games.
Some residents of a Queens building say a temporary boiler truck parked outside has become a nearly two-year fixture, emitting smoke they say drifts into their homes.
Harlem Week 2026 brings past and present Harlemites together to honor the neighborhood's legacy.
Parents in Harlem say their children's walk to summer camp is littered with trash, illegal dumping and a growing encampment.
A specialized program from God's Love We Deliver is serving nearly 400 veterans with medically tailored meals, while helping combat isolation and ease the challenges of life after military service.
The Newtown Creek Alliance community science project gives students hands-on experience monitoring the health of one of the most polluted waterways in the U.S.
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.
A 15-year-old was found dead, and another teen was hurt Wednesday in the Bronx, according to the NYPD.
Police are investigating after a man was shot multiple times Wednesday night in Brooklyn.
The only total solar eclipse of 2026 brought darkness across a swath of the Northern Hemisphere on Wednesday. CBS News' Jarred Hill reports.
The recall includes certain batches of Schwarz-Kopt Professional Osis Grip Extra Strong Mousse due to a packaging problem.
Colombia's president said 265 people died and hundreds are still missing after Monday's 7.4-magnitude earthquake.
