NJ Residents Question Senator's Priorities As He Pushes For Flying Beach Umbrella Safety
After a freak accident on the Jersey Shore impaled a beach goer, officials are pushing for new action to minimize the danger from windswept umbrellas.
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After a freak accident on the Jersey Shore impaled a beach goer, officials are pushing for new action to minimize the danger from windswept umbrellas.
TSA officials want to remind travelers even replicas are not allowed on planes.
There will be free admission and parking and food specials throughout the day, complementing a racing card headlined by the Grade 3 Monmouth Oaks.
The world's best golfers will be competing next month in Jersey City for The Northern Trust Golf Tournament as they continue their quest for the PGA TOUR Championship.
CBS2 has learned that 28 people have been displaced because of the fire, including several who lived in a home next door that was also damaged.
The "Feel Better Doll" comes with instructions telling its owner to "whack" the doll "whenever things don't go well and you want to hit the wall and yell."
A harmful algae bloom and elevated bacteria levels throughout the majority of the lake prompted officials to issue advisories earlier this summer.
The victim was last reported to be in critical but stable condition.
Elizabeth police officers were sent to Ben's Bar on Meadow Street just after 2 a.m. for a report of an altercation.
The Christopher and Dana Reeve Foundation helped improve the access and awareness of the water at the Jersey Shore on Friday.
It was a full-on backyard brawl Thursday evening as two bears went at it near a house on Richard Mine Road.
Authorities are investigating six suspicious fires that broke out in Linden and Roselle late Thursday night.
A night of celebration took a terrifying turn on the Jersey Shore when a deck collapsed in in Sea Isle City.
Authorities say 39-year-old Nicholas Layton and 33-year-old Rebecca Willis are wanted for possessing weapons and homemade explosives, and dealing drugs near Philadelphia.
"They have a little special chemistry that's almost inexplicable. They get it done," manager Peter Breihof said.
Southwest Airlines is pulling out of New Jersey's Newark airport because of the grounding of the Boeing 737 Max.
The fireball started out as a thin white streak transitioning into a bright bluish flash traveling across the night sky late Wednesday night.
Police say Gordon Street remains closed this morning.
CBS2 asked NJ TRANSIT for an on-camera interview. A spokesperson declined both times but defended the agency's handling of the situation by deflecting questions to two tweets.
American Dream is looking to hire 1,200 workers before its grand opening on Oct. 25.
Dr. Angela Cristini, a professor of biology at Ramapo College, talks on the rise of algae blooms keeping swimmers out of some of New Jersey's most popular lakes.
Power outages are still a big issue, as many are still cleaning up after Monday's storms.
Riders faced up to 30-minute delays on the Northeast Corridor line while the car was removed.
Authorities said a civilian was killed late Tuesday night on Seventh Avenue.
More than 230,000 customers are waking up without power across New Jersey.
Previously, only NYC sidewalk cafes could operate in all season, while cafes on the street were open only from April through November.
A piece of New York City sports history sold for tens of thousands of dollars at auction.
Logan Gilbert pitched six innings and combined with three relievers on a four-hitter as the Mariners ended a six-game skid with a 1-0 victory over the Yankees on Thursday.
Luigi Mangione, accused in the 2024 killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, is in discussions about a possible plea deal on federal charges, sources familiar with the matter told CBS News.
Cade Klubnik's confidence on the field has impressed his Jets teammates just as much as his big throws and quick grasp of the playbook.
Previously, only NYC sidewalk cafes could operate in all season, while cafes on the street were open only from April through November.
A piece of New York City sports history sold for tens of thousands of dollars at auction.
Luigi Mangione, accused in the 2024 killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, is in discussions about a possible plea deal on federal charges, sources familiar with the matter told CBS News.
The New York City Council passed the "SCOOP Act" Thursday, a package of bills aiming to keep sidewalks clear of dog waste.
The NYPD is investigating the death of a 15-year-old boy who was found shot in the head in a Bronx apartment.
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.
Rey Grabato II is wanted by the FBI for allegedly scamming hundreds of New Jersey investors out of millions.
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.
After a father of three was killed earlier this week by an allegedly impaired driver on Long Island, labor groups and officials are pleading with drivers to slow down and drive cautiously in work zones. CBS News New York's Carolyn Gusoff reports.
If you live in Uniondale, Garden City, East Meadow, Mineola and Hempstead, there will be heavy traffic and road closures, County Executive Bruce Blakeman says. CBS News New York's Kristine Johnson reports.
The grieving family is trying to get to the bottom of what happened to two men found shot dead in their home. CBS News New York's Aziza Shuler reports.
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.
Tehran has asserted that the Strait of Hormuz is "under Iran's control and management" after President Trump said the U.S. might "keep it."
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.
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.
A piece of New York City sports history sold for tens of thousands of dollars at auction.
Logan Gilbert pitched six innings and combined with three relievers on a four-hitter as the Mariners ended a six-game skid with a 1-0 victory over the Yankees on Thursday.
Cade Klubnik's confidence on the field has impressed his Jets teammates just as much as his big throws and quick grasp of the playbook.
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.
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.
One week after a fatal fire in the Bronx, some residents were allowed back inside for the first time Thursday to retrieve whatever they could salvage. Only CBS News New York's Lisa Rozner was there as we get a look inside.
After a father of three was killed earlier this week by an allegedly impaired driver on Long Island, labor groups and officials are pleading with drivers to slow down and drive cautiously in work zones. CBS News New York's Carolyn Gusoff reports.
If you're in the market for a new home or just love scrolling through Zillow, you may have noticed it's getting harder to tell the difference between a dream home and what's being dreamed up by artificial intelligence. Evyn Moon reports.
The New York City Council voted Thursday to expand year-round outdoor dining, and it also passed the SCOOP Act, a package of proposals that would install dog waste bag dispensers on public garbage cans.
Luigi Mangione, accused in the 2024 killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, is in discussions about a possible plea deal on federal charges ahead of a court appearance Friday in New York City, sources familiar with the matter told CBS News. CBS News New York's Alice Gainer reports.
