Man Chasing Dropped Phone Falls Down Waterfall
Authorities rescued a man from the base of a New Jersey waterfall after he fell attempting to retrieve his cellphone.
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Authorities rescued a man from the base of a New Jersey waterfall after he fell attempting to retrieve his cellphone.
Authorities said two gunmen open fire on the detectives while they were sitting in their vehicle at a red light on August 7.
Two lanes - one in each direction - on the 495 bridge have shut down and will stay closed for nearly three years.
A man had a close encounter with a whale near the Jersey shore Thursday that left him floating in the water and his boat capsized.
Police in Mahwah released a picture of three mailboxes right next to a post office that were broken into overnight.
Police in New Jersey are looking for a thief they say stole from a World War II memorial and vandalized a naval submarine.
Dozens of residents in Bergen County are being evacuated from their homes after a sinkhole formed and a massive retaining wall collapsed next to their property.
Police have arrested a 26-year-old woman in the hit-and-run crash that critically injured a 14-year-old girl in New Jersey.
Mary Rose Trinidad was the sole survivor in the minivan involved in the crash.
Friday night starts the nearly 3-year-long closure of the 31st Street ramp from Kennedy Boulevard to Route 495 westbound.
Prosecutors said the girl was carried 15 to 20 feet on the hood of the car before the driver took off.
One person was transported to the hospital with non-life threatening injuries after a helicopter crashed into the marsh next to the Ocean City Municipal Airport in New Jersey on Friday morning.
Residents in Bergen County say they're seeing more raccoons, skunks, and foxes up close in personal than in years past.
The new proposal would require eateries to list all ingredients on their menus that trigger food allergies.
Authorities say the shooting happened around 8:30 p.m. in Camden, just across the Delaware River from Philadelphia.
The New Jersey Turnpike Authority believes its fees are legitimate while drivers think the state is lining its pockets.
The hosts of a popular New Jersey radio show suspended for calling the nation's first Sikh attorney general "turban man" are back on the air.
The "cow nose" rays are swimming way too close for comfort during these hot summer days. So what are they, and what are they doing here?
Authorities in Monmouth County, New Jersey have issued an arrest warrant for a man they say left a pit bull puppy to drown.
Kofi Owens, 45, of Newark, taught at STEM Academy in East Orange, helping students learn to code.
The children of Jersey City police officer Marc DiNardo graduated from the Jefferson Township Junior Police Academy together on Friday.
David Rosmarin and his family in Arizona had their furniture and other possessions seized, because their moving truck got into an accident. Their belongings were in storage for nearly two months.
New Jersey is set to begin the first phase of the initiative with funding included in the state's 2018 budget.
Drivers who use the Lincoln Tunnel are being advised to consider alternatives. But is mass transit prepared to handle even more commuters?
Resorts officials declined to comment on Wednesday's launch, which came hours after Harrah's became the fourth Atlantic City casino to offer sports betting.
Education officials are pointing to social media as a cause for sexual misconduct cases spiking in New York City schools.
A New York City woman is dead after plunging into an uncovered manhole in Midtown NYC. It's not clear how or why the manhole was uncovered.
New York City and New Jersey are under a heat advisory and air quality alert as the hazy and humid weather settles in across the Tri-State Area.
A jury found Paul Caneiro guilty in February of murdering his brother, sister-in-law, niece and nephew before setting their New Jersey mansion on fire in 2018.
Long Island Rail Road riders are waiting for the train service to resume after the MTA and unions reached a tentative deal to end the strike.
Education officials are pointing to social media as a cause for sexual misconduct cases spiking in New York City schools.
A New York City woman is dead after plunging into an uncovered manhole in Midtown NYC. It's not clear how or why the manhole was uncovered.
New York City and New Jersey are under a heat advisory and air quality alert as the hazy and humid weather settles in across the Tri-State Area.
Long Island Rail Road riders are waiting for the train service to resume after the MTA and unions reached a tentative deal to end the strike.
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul said the MTA and LIRR unions reached "a fair deal" to end the strike after three days.
New York City and New Jersey are under a heat advisory and air quality alert as the hazy and humid weather settles in across the Tri-State Area.
The weekend is set to be the warmest of the year so far with summer-like weather across the Tri-State Area.
Keep an umbrella nearby as there's a chance for showers across the New York and New Jersey area. But the weather will turn to sunshine and warm temperatures for the weekend.
The weather on Wednesday will be a mix of sunshine and clouds with the potential for a shower in New York City. In the evening, rain becomes more widespread.
An unsettled pattern continues through the entire Mother's Day weekend in the New York City area.
New York City and New Jersey are under a heat advisory and air quality alert as the hazy and humid weather settles in across the Tri-State Area.
A jury found Paul Caneiro guilty in February of murdering his brother, sister-in-law, niece and nephew before setting their New Jersey mansion on fire in 2018.
New Jersey wants to help bars and restaurants cash in on the FIFA World Cup by letting them sell more alcohol during the 39-day tournament.
Research conducted by one of New Jersey's largest credit unions found a trip down the Jersey Shore is going to cost 11% more this year on average.
The driver of a Jeep was killed when their vehicle struck a tanker truck on I-287, causing both vehicles to go up in flames, New Jersey State Police said.
New York City and New Jersey are under a heat advisory and air quality alert as the hazy and humid weather settles in across the Tri-State Area.
Long Island Rail Road riders are waiting for the train service to resume after the MTA and unions reached a tentative deal to end the strike.
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul said the MTA and LIRR unions reached "a fair deal" to end the strike after three days.
If history is any indication, the LIRR strike has potential to derail Democratic Gov. Kathy Hochul's bid for reelection.
LIRR commuters are taking shuttle buses and subways into New York City as the largest commuter rail system in North America remains shut down.
If history is any indication, the LIRR strike has potential to derail Democratic Gov. Kathy Hochul's bid for reelection.
New York City's second city-run grocery store will be in the Bronx, Mayor Zohran Mamdani and city officials announced Monday.
Alex Bores has a master's degree in computer science, but for some reason tech titans are trying to stop his campaign in New York's 12th Congressional District.
While the LIRR work stoppage has caused a mess for people heading to weekend events, the real concern is Monday morning's commute.
Gas prices, inflation weigh on Americans. Many see lack of clarity on what's happening in Iran.
Thousands of people showed up bright and early for AIDS Walk New York 2026, the largest HIV and AIDS fundraiser in the U.S., in Central Park on Sunday.
A New York doctor who contracted and survived Ebola more than a decade ago says he is worried for healthcare workers who are at the center of treating the latest outbreak.
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul proposed millions to keep the program open, but the reforms would cut reimbursement rates for private duty nurses.
A New York native is among 16 American passengers who are quarantining in Nebraska after being on the cruise ship that is at the center of the deadly hantavirus outbreak.
American passengers on the MV Hondius cruise ship, which was hit with a deadly outbreak of the hantavirus, are back in the U.S. Three of the at least 10 people confirmed infected in the outbreak have died.
The well-known film critic and journalist Rex Reed has died at 87.
"The Pitt" star Isa Briones is bringing heightened pride and Filipino presence to both stage and screen.
Broadway's "The Book of Mormon" has canceled two weeks of performances following a fire at the Eugene O'Neill Theatre.
Uzo Aduba and Darren Criss announced the 2026 Tony nominees for select categories on "CBS Mornings" on Tuesday.
Rihanna, Sabrina Carpenter, Madonna, and Beyoncé all wore their best looks to celebrate the "Costume Art" theme at the 2026 Met Gala. Here are some of the best moments, photos, and more from the night.
The New York Yankees survived another shaky performance by David Bednar to beat the Toronto Blue Jays 7-6 Monday night at Yankee Stadium.
The Mets became the first National League team to score at least 10 runs in an extra inning since the 1919 Cincinnati Reds.
Tyrone Taylor hit a game-tying three-run homer off All-Star closer David Bednar with two outs in the ninth as the Mets rallied to defeat the Yankees in 10.
Luke Weaver escaped a bases-loaded, no-outs jam against his former team as the Mets beat the Yankees Saturday night to even the Subway Series.
Anunoby has the maximum amount of time to rest before Game 1 of the NBA Eastern Conference finals.
Ahead of the 2026 RBC Brooklyn Half Marathon, some athletes are showing how simply reaching the starting line is a victory.
The Second Avenue Subway project has entered phase two of extending the "Q" line, but Harlem businesses say they're struggling to co-exist with the construction.
City Council members say requirement for transparent roll-down gates is burdensome for small businesses ahead of the July 1 enforcement deadline.
For more than four decades, residents living beside Brooklyn's District 13 Sanitation Garage in Coney Island have been waiting for the facility to move away from their homes.
There's a swim club in Harlem teaching kids a lifesaving skill, and they're turning timid swimmers into competitors.
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.
ICE can't make arrests at immigration courts in New York City except under limited circumstances, according to a judge.
Larry Levy, Executive Dean of The National Center For Suburban Studies at Hofstra University, talks with CBS News New York's Cindy Hsu about the impact the strike could have on the race for NY Governor.
Anastasia Coleman has been the special commissioner of investigation for the New York City School District for eight years. Her office has seen the number of sexual misconduct cases spike since 2023. CBS News New York's Mahsa Saeidi reports.
The $900 million proposal was designed to ease traffic but there was widespread opposition that it would increase toxic emissions and pollution.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani said there will be more weekend trips for the NYC Ferry to cut down on wait times.
