18-Year-Old Arrested For Allegedly Posting Social Media Threat That Prompted High School Lockdown
A man was behind bars Sunday after allegedly posting a threat to social media which triggered a security scare at a New Jersey high school.
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A man was behind bars Sunday after allegedly posting a threat to social media which triggered a security scare at a New Jersey high school.
Students at James Caldwell High School in West Caldwell were on stage for a music event when they were ordered to shelter in place around 2:30 p.m.
The victim was believed to have been struck and killed by a vehicle at the intersection of Mount Hebron Road and Grove Street.
Justin Uribe, 19, of Rockaway, was last seen earlier Saturday at a doctor's office on Broad Street in Bloomfield.
The situation started when students spotted what appeared to be a threat against their school on social media. Turns out, it was a cross-country misunderstanding.
Dr. Salomon Melgen was convicted of 67 crimes including health care fraud, submitting false claims and falsifying records in patients' files.
Team USA women's hockey made history Wednesday night, defeating Canada to win a gold medal at the Olympics.
Jim and Sheila Fischer lost their only child, Sean, when he collapsed at football practice and died from an undetected heart ailment. It was his 13th birthday.
Officials in the Middlesex County town spent more than two years thinking about putting police in it's 11 schools. Then, Parkland happened.
There has been a security breach at City Hall in Hoboken, where Mayor Ravi Bhalla says he and his family have received death threats.
Some New Jersey students are using online resume building apps to put a creative spin and expand on who they are. But some experts warn this may be too much pressure too soon.
Police were stationed at all West Orange elementary, middle and high schools hoping their high visibility will put parents at ease and deter copycats.
Troopers collected the alcohol, supervised the teens as they destroyed it, called their parents and issued them paperwork for juvenile court diversion programs.
Merchandise was left a mess and blood stains could be seen on the floor of the bedding section.
Weehawken Mayor Richard Turner says, similar to what's happening in Leonia, traffic apps have put more vehicles on their side streets.
Most businesses in Leonia sit on Broad Street, and the mayor wants to be clear -- the main road is open 24/7. He said the issue is miscommunication.
A dog owner in New Jersey almost lost his precious pet. The dog narrowly escaped a near-deadly attack – by a hawk.
Lawmakers are looking to protect New Jersey residents from surprise medical bills.
The measure would amend existing state law by adding menthol-flavored cigarettes to the state's list of prohibited flavored cigarettes.
Police said the dogs were stolen from the backyard of the woman fostering them.
Residents in more than 30 units rushed out in the cold -- some lost almost everything.
The order affects roughly 50 people in New Jersey who had identified themselves to Immigration and Customs Enforcement in 2009 as part of a program to obtain work authorization and stays of deportation.
Authorities say five firefighters sustained minor injuries and one resident suffered a panic attack in the blaze.
The investigation began when a 13-year-old tennis student came forward alleging multiple incidents of sexual misconduct over the summer and fall of 2017, authorities said.
New Jersey became the first state in the country to approve the takeover of local school districts in the late 1980s, and eventually took control of school districts in Jersey City, Paterson and Camden in addition to Newark.
The Port Authority announced Tuesday it will install transponders to help air traffic controllers detect fire trucks and other airfield vehicles at local airports.
The New York Knicks routed the Atlanta Hawks 126-97 on Tuesday night for a 3-2 lead in the first-round playoff series.
The New York Mets breezed to an 8-0 victory over the Washington Nationals on Tuesday night.
Keyport residents say they're on edge because of dozens of cancer cases over the years in a neighborhood near the former Aeromarine landfill.
Purdue Pharma, the maker of OxyContin, is set to be dissolved as a massive legal settlement resolving thousands of lawsuits takes effect.
The Port Authority announced Tuesday it will install transponders to help air traffic controllers detect fire trucks and other airfield vehicles at local airports.
Two former Fordham basketball players were permanently banned by the NCAA on Tuesday for their roles in a point-shaving scheme.
A new report finds a shortage of courts, fields and swimming pools in some New York City neighborhoods.
Residents living near New York City's busiest airports say the noise overhead has escalated from a nuisance to a health concern.
The budget battle between New York City and New York state lawmakers is intensifying.
Some residual showers may linger into early Sunday morning, but the majority of the rainfall should be over by sunrise.
Amtrak announced Thursday it is suing Metro-North for allegedly blocking nonrevenue trains on a portion of the busy Northeast Corridor for over two months.
The Tri-State Area has the dirtiest air in the U.S. east of Texas, according to The American Lung Association's newly released "State of the Air" report.
Colder weather returns to the New York City area this week with sub-freezing temperatures in the suburbs.
New York City's balmy weather proved to be record-breaking for the date of April 15.
Keyport residents say they're on edge because of dozens of cancer cases over the years in a neighborhood near the former Aeromarine landfill.
Purdue Pharma, the maker of OxyContin, is set to be dissolved as a massive legal settlement resolving thousands of lawsuits takes effect.
Ruth Benjamin, 81, was seated at a table near the front of the Ivy Hill Laundromat in Newark, N.J., when two vehicles crashed into the business Monday.
New Jersey Rep. Tom Kean Jr. has been absent from Congress for more than six weeks due to a medical issue, he said.
A woman was killed when two vehicles crashed into a laundromat at a strip mall on Irvington Avenue in Newark on Monday afternoon, officials said.
Diana Kutateladze had nearly twice the legal limit of of alcohol in her system when she caused a deadly, high-speed six-car wreck on the Southern State Parkway in Hempstead, prosecutors said.
We're in for a mild weather day in NYC Friday, but a First Alert Weather Day is right around the corner, with rounds of rain on tap for Saturday.
Sister Francis Piscatella, New York's oldest person, celebrated her 113th birthday and Pope Leo XIV sent a blessing from the Vatican for the occasion.
A father and son were arrested after police said they found chemicals to make explosives at their home on New York's Long Island.
Scientists say New York's coastal waters are experiencing some of the most severe threats on record, and they're not just environmental.
The budget battle between New York City and New York state lawmakers is intensifying.
A U.S. soldier pleaded not guilty to charges that he used classified information about the mission to capture former Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro to win more than $400,000.
Former FBI Director James Comey is again facing federal charges after the government's previous case against him was dismissed.
New Jersey Rep. Tom Kean Jr. has been absent from Congress for more than six weeks due to a medical issue, he said.
King Charles attended a state dinner at the White House, after speaking about what he called the "truly unique" relationship between the U.K. and the U.S. in an address to Congress.
Keyport residents say they're on edge because of dozens of cancer cases over the years in a neighborhood near the former Aeromarine landfill.
The B.R.O. Experience Foundation uses cognitive behavioral therapy, mentorship and creative expression to support men of color navigating identity.
Travelers at Newark Airport may have been exposed to an individual with measles, New Jersey health officials warn.
The Tri-State Area has the dirtiest air in the U.S. east of Texas, according to The American Lung Association's newly released "State of the Air" report.
The 16th Annual Lustgarten Foundation New York City Walk for Pancreatic Cancer Research was held Sunday in Battery Park City.
Megan Thee Stallion has decided to end her run with "Moulin Rouge! The Musical" early, the Broadway show announced on Monday.
The woman accusing Harvey Weinstein of raping her at a Manhattan hotel room in 2013 took the stand Monday in the third trial of the disgraced movie mogul.
Ticketmaster will be rereleasing tickets for Harry Styles' upcoming concerts in New York City that were originally purchased by scalpers, the company says.
The upcoming fashion exhibit at the Metropolitan Museum of Art includes 25 mannequins based on real bodies.
A previously unreleased song is one of many ways Prince is being honored a decade after his death.
The New York Knicks routed the Atlanta Hawks 126-97 on Tuesday night for a 3-2 lead in the first-round playoff series.
The New York Mets breezed to an 8-0 victory over the Washington Nationals on Tuesday night.
Two former Fordham basketball players were permanently banned by the NCAA on Tuesday for their roles in a point-shaving scheme.
Federal prosecutors charged 34 defendants across two indictments, alleging sports betting and mafia-linked rigged poker games.
Aaron Judge and Ben Rice had the first back-to-back homer for the Yankees this season, and Jazz Chisholm Jr. also went deep as AL-best New York beat the Texas Rangers 4-2.
A new report finds a shortage of courts, fields and swimming pools in some New York City neighborhoods.
Residents living near New York City's busiest airports say the noise overhead has escalated from a nuisance to a health concern.
Construction began Tuesday on a major redesign of Flatbush Avenue in Brooklyn.
On April 22, state lawmakers have passed their sixth extension to buy more time to settle the state budget. With the April 1 deadline already long gone and the clock still ticking, leaders and patients at community health centers in Harlem are worried about funding.
The B.R.O. Experience Foundation uses cognitive behavioral therapy, mentorship and creative expression to support men of color navigating identity.
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.
CBS News New York's Lonnie Quinn has your First Alert Forecast for April 28 at 11 p.m.
Faith leaders joined forces with elected officials to address gun violence involving young people across New York City. They say the timing all the more critical with summer just around the corner. CBS News New York's Andrew Ramos reports.
Police are investigating after two men were shot in Brownsville, Brooklyn, on Tuesday.
A special election for New York City Council District 3 in Manhattan won't be decided tonight.
King Charles and Queen Camilla will visit New York City on Wednesday. It comes after a day and night full of pomp and circumstance in Washington, D.C., alongside President Trump and the first lady. CBS News New York's Dick Brennan reports.
