New Jersey Town Rivals Washington D.C. With Impressive Cherry Blossom Bloom
When people think about cherry blossoms, they naturally will think of Washington D.C. But you don't need to head down I-95 to find the very best blossom bloom this spring.
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When people think about cherry blossoms, they naturally will think of Washington D.C. But you don't need to head down I-95 to find the very best blossom bloom this spring.
This year, Easter services at Saint Anthony of Padua on Myrtle Avenue were held inside a rectory hall.
Authorities say it appears a 2002 Nissan Quest, driven by Percell Livingston, 51, of East Orange, turned onto Route 9 around 2 a.m., going the wrong way.
The Titanic was once called the "ship of dreams," until a nautical nightmare turned it into legend.
Authorities say the fire broke out at around 2:30 p.m. at a home on Rose Street and spread.
Police say the explosion appears to have been caused by a stove that was leaking natural gas.
After being separated from their property for a month, Tina Fortino and her family were finally able to get inside the damaged moving truck carrying it all and bring everything home.
A hospital in Middlesex County is facing questions about whether they put a patient at risk for a superbug infection.
While residents in Basking Ridge, New Jersey might have lost their battle to save the historic tree, they may have also given it a new life.
Police say a child in the home alerted the rest of the family that the house on Georges Road was on fire.
As CBS2's Hazel Sanchez exclusively reported Monday, all of the family's belongings were stuck inside a moving van at a tow yard in for a month after their movers got in an accident.
The fire apparently broke out shortly before 8 a.m. Sunday in the basement of the Wayne home. It then quickly spread through the rest of the home and to a car and a trailer parked in the home's driveway.
The average price for a gallon of regular gas is about $2.36, which is 7 cents higher than last week, according to AAA Mid-Atlantic.
Authorities say 37-year-old Donn M. Ronquillo, of Jersey City, exposed himself and masturbated aboard a bus while sitting across from a 15-year-old girl around 2 p.m. Friday.
A dashboard camera captured Olivia Cummings' screams as she went into in labor in the back seat of her friend's car Thursday morning.
Police responded to Hunterdon Street and Cluster Avenue around 5 p.m. after receiving a report about a man with a gun.
Police said Angela M. Jones, 26, of Newark, was arrested at her home in Fairmont on Wednesday.
Some may think of Paramus as a shopping mecca, but it's Native American name literately means "land of the turkey."
New Jersey Republican state Sen. Gerald Cardinale said he got the idea for the organ donation bill when a friend died waiting for a kidney while another friend of his lived after receiving a transplant.
Police say 60-year-old Theodore Sutton crept through an unlocked rear door and into a second-floor apartment.
Authorities say the 16 and 17-year-old boys were shot in the 400th block of Hawthorne Avenue shortly before 3 p.m. Friday.
Police found Quentin Hunt, 54, at Penn Station in Newark on Saturday afternoon and charged him with theft.
The family of a little girl whose wheelchair was stolen this week has set up a donation page in her name.
At its peak, 7,000 customers were without power.
Christie met Thursday with the doctors and nurses running the Alternatives to Opioids Program at St. Joseph's emergency room in Paterson.
A horse carriage overturned in Central Park on Monday afternoon. One person was hurt, according to the FDNY. The two horses involved in the incident are said to be OK.
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.
Three people were killed in a shooting at the Islamic Center of San Diego, and two suspected shooters were found dead inside a vehicle nearby, police said.
"A Harlem Wedding" is based on the life of Yolande Du Bois, the daughter of civil rights icon W.E.B Du Bois, who married the man her father picked for her despite openly loving someone else
A horse carriage overturned in Central Park on Monday afternoon. One person was hurt, according to the FDNY. The two horses involved in the incident are said to be OK.
A New York judge ruled Monday on whether evidence found in Luigi Mangione's backpack during his arrest can be used during his state trial.
LIRR commuters are taking shuttle buses and subways into New York City as the largest commuter rail system in North America remains shut down.
With the LIRR strike entering its third day, the MTA and union leaders will resume talks at 7:30 a.m. Monday.
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.
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.
After summer-like warmth, rainy weather and cooler temperatures return to the New York City area mid-week.
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.
With just weeks to go before the primary, voters in New Jersey's 7th Congressional District are wondering where their congressman is.
Macy's Fourth of July Fireworks will take place on both the lower East River near the Seaport and the lower Hudson River, in collaboration with Jersey City.
LIRR commuters are taking shuttle buses and subways into New York City as the largest commuter rail system in North America remains shut down.
With the LIRR strike entering its third day, the MTA and union leaders will resume talks at 7:30 a.m. Monday.
A summertime weather pattern has moved into the New York Area, bringing potentially record-high temperatures.
While the LIRR work stoppage has caused a mess for people heading to weekend events, the real concern is Monday morning's commute.
On Day 1 of the LIRR strike, riders reported their regular trips to and from New York City turned into marathons.
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.
The work stoppage, the LIRR's first since 1994, went into effect after the MTA and five unions representing 3,500 workers failed to reach a deal on a new four-year contract.
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.
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.
FIFA President Gianni Infantino joked that if someone does pay $2 million for a ticket to the World Cup final, "I will personally bring him a hot dog and a Coke."
Cole likely has one more minor league rehab start in his recovery from elbow surgery before he rejoins the New York Yankees starting rotation.
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.
A new report released by the New York City Department of Aging shows 15% of more than 8,500 people surveyed admitted to experiencing some form of elder abuse. CBS News New York's Jennifer Bisram reports.
A New York judge ruled that a gun and notebook that prosecutors say link Luigi Mangione to the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson can be used during his state trial, though other items will be suppressed. CBS News New York's Alice Gainer reports.
There's no clear sign that a deal is within reach to end the first LIRR strike since 1994. Carolyn Gusoff, Jenna DeAngelis, and Elle McLogan have team coverage.
A horse carriage overturned in Central Park Monday afternoon. One person was hurt, according to the FDNY. CBS News New York's Allen Devlin reports.
Union representatives spoke about progress in the negotiations with the MTA to end the LIRR strike Monday afternoon.
