New Jersey Family Narrowly Escapes Fire By Jumping Out Window
A New Jersey family narrowly escaped a fire Sunday in Jersey City. One man said the situation unfolded so quickly, the family only had one way out.
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A New Jersey family narrowly escaped a fire Sunday in Jersey City. One man said the situation unfolded so quickly, the family only had one way out.
Kathryn Schurtz and Joseph Kearney were killed in the crash involving five tractor-trailers last week in Pennsylvania.
Volunteers and members of the Secaucus Fire Department worked into the night on Saturday before being forced to call off the rescue until Sunday.
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The Health Department says the severely ill child was a patient at the Wanaque Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation in Haskell.
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New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy spoke out Friday about the state's response to yesterday's snowstorm that left commuters stranded.
Students in West Orange, New Jersey were forced to spend the night at school after unsafe driving conditions left buses stranded.
The first snowstorm of the season wreaked havoc on the evening commute Thursday, dumping higher-than-expected snow totals across much of the Tri-State area.
In September, district officials changed the rules for school libraries limiting how often its 1,000 elementary school students can check out books to once every two to three weeks.
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A New Jersey man police say had too much to drink before getting behind the wheel of a car says the New York Jets' recent woes are to blame.
The state supreme court ruled Tuesday that criminal charges against a police sergeant who operated breathalyzer devices makes the test results inadmissible.
Officials say the vessel struck the bridge shortly after 1 p.m., prompting Amtrak and NJ TRANSIT hold trains on both sides of the bridge as crews inspected the incident.
More than a dozen people were injured when a car crashed into a social security office Tuesday in Egg Harbor Township, CBS Philly reports.
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Parked cars were treated like part of a demolition derby in Jersey City after a driver banged and smashed up dozens of vehicles early Saturday.
Police say a man broke into a New Jersey family's home while they were on vacation, allegedly sleeping in their bed and using their kitchen before taking their car on a crime spree.
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Police say a tractor trailer collided with an SUV occupied by three people near the intersection of Furnace Road and U.S. Route 206 in Chester around 3:30 p.m.
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A 55-year-old Montclair man faces murder charges in the death of a 44-year-old found shot to death Oct. 23.
Luigi Mangione will be in a New York City courtroom for a hearing focusing on scheduling for his October trial and the proposed questionnaires for potential jurors.
Jarren Duran singled home the winning run to cap a three-run rally in the 10th inning, and the Red Sox finished a four-game sweep of the rival Yankees with a 5-4 victory Sunday night.
Jersey City residents are fired up and frustrated, as city leaders reconsider a proposed property tax hike that could raise bills by about 20%.
Twelve people were hospitalized after a three-wheel motorcycle struck a group of pedestrians inside Commodore Barry Park in Brooklyn on Sunday evening, the FDNY confirmed.
Gov. Kathy Hochul on Sunday unveiled the details for what's expected to be a massive Fourth of July celebration honoring the United States' 250th birthday.
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Dangerously hot weather arrives in the New York City area starting Wednesday.
Monday's severe weather has come and gone, but that doesn't mean the system is leaving the area.
After a tranquil, warm weekend, more turbulent weather lies ahead in the New York City area.
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Dangerous heat is building across the Tri-State Area with the threat of severe storms, making Thursday and Friday First Alert Weather Days.
Jersey City residents are fired up and frustrated, as city leaders reconsider a proposed property tax hike that could raise bills by about 20%.
Dangerously hot weather arrives in the New York City area starting Wednesday.
Traffic will be impacted in Midtown Manhattan as the city initiates shuttle bus corridors and street closures to accommodate World Cup ticketholders.
The suspect accused of killing two teenage girls in a hit-and-run in Cranford, New Jersey, last year will be tried as an adult, officials said Friday.
Table to Table is on a mission to make sure nothing goes to waste at 2026 FIFA Men's World Cup celebrations in New Jersey.
A Long Island school district official is accused of trashing ballots to rig an election.
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A defense attorney made stunning new claims in court Wednesday about what may have sparked the fatal stabbing of a Massapequa man.
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A Long Island school district official is accused of trashing ballots to rig an election.
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CBS News New York Investigates is looking into Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits, and the new work requirements in order to keep them.
Victims of e-bike crashes are suing New York City over Mayor Zohran Mamdani's directive ending criminal enforcement of violations.
A federal judge has temporarily blocked the Justice Department from executing subpoenas in a criminal probe that sought transgender care records for patients treated at New York hospitals.
An off-duty EMT jumped into action at the Knicks parade Thursday when a man appeared to be suffering from an overdose.
New York broadcast giant Bill Ritter announced Friday he is stepping down from the WABC anchor desk after being diagnosed with early stage Alzheimer's.
For half a century, The Valerie Fund has been dedicated to providing care to children with cancer and blood disorders.
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Fans gathered at the Brooklyn Public Library on Thursday for limited-edition card marking 30 years of "Reasonable Doubt."
There appear to be new clues about the location of Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding.
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When a large tent appeared next door to Taylor Swift's Watch Hill estate this week, it didn't take long for speculation about the superstar's impending nuptials to ripple through the affluent New England seaside village.
Jarren Duran singled home the winning run to cap a three-run rally in the 10th inning, and the Red Sox finished a four-game sweep of the rival Yankees with a 5-4 victory Sunday night.
Kyle Schwarber became the first major leaguer to reach 30 homers this season with a two-run shot in the seventh inning that sent the Phillies to a 5-4 win over the Mets on Sunday.
The New York Mets defeated the Philadelphia Phillies 6-2 on Saturday to stop their seven-game losing streak.
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Entrepreneurs in Brooklyn are reimagining laundry day as a social experience, turning neighborhood laundromats into gathering spaces.
Experts say the team's title run created a feeling of collective joy and connection, while some local businesses are also seeing a boost from the celebration.
Knicks fans who couldn't make it to Thursday's parade still found a way to celebrate across New York in true blue-and-orange fashion.
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.
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A private funeral is being held at a New York City synagogue for the five-time Grammy award-winner.
The pallium is a white wool vestment symbolizing an archbishop's authority and unity with the pope.
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The city is giving aways thousands of free tickets to prime viewing areas for the celebration.
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul urged residents to take precautions as dangerous high temperatures are expected in the New York and New Jersey area.
