Deadly School Bus Crash Survivor Speaks At New Jersey Safety Hearing
A hearing on school bus safety in New Jersey was held Monday, one month after a horrific crash left a Paramus fifth grader and a teacher dead.
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A hearing on school bus safety in New Jersey was held Monday, one month after a horrific crash left a Paramus fifth grader and a teacher dead.
The Watchung Library has been a staple there for decades – a place to pick up books, magazines, movies and, for some, a smile.
Cristian Valdez was supposed to be enjoying the last few days of his freshman year of high school. Instead, friends and family members have been piling into his hospital room as he fights to stay alive.
In the quiet area of Woodcliffe Lake, there are whispers about the federal government suing the small borough for religious discrimination, with a Jewish house of worship at the center of the debate.
New Jersey's new sports betting isn't limited to who will win the game. You can also bet on anything – from the challenging to the silly – in what's called a prop bet.
In a tiny wooded area of Woodcliff Lake, there's a Jewish house of worship that sits along the Garden State Parkway that's become the center of a big controversy.
Several local papers are outraged after hundreds of newspaper distribution boxes suddenly vanished overnight in Jersey City.
"Today, we're finally making the dream of legalized sports betting a reality for New Jersey," said Murphy.
The state is moving toward legalizing the drug under Democratic Gov. Phil Murphy, who while on the campaign trail promised to authorize recreational cannabis.
New Jersey is on track to make sports betting legal, but one hurdle remains: approval from Gov. Phil Murphy.
The man's tip led to a wild chase that ended in a crash on Route 27 in Princeton.
"It took me two hours to fill out the form, because my hand was still shaking." Lottery Winner Tayeb Souami tells reporters after learning he was the sole winner of the massive jackpot.
On June 1, State Trooper Michael Patterson was on patrol when he made a stop for a minor infraction. The man that was pulled over didn't know it, but he encountered the same trooper 27 years ago.
One New Jersey town is proving LGBTQ pride isn't limited to the month of June.
State Police Trooper Michael Patterson pulled Matthew Bailly over in Kingwood Township for a minor motor vehicle violation. That's when things got interesting.
The New Jersey Senate is set to vote Thursday to legalize sports betting. Monmouth Park has been preparing for this moment for years and says it could start taking bets this week.
Police believe a 9-year-old boy accused of playing with a loaded gun on a school bus Tuesday in New Jersey brought the weapon to school on a regular basis, according to the school superintendent.
Menendez is running for his third six-year term after facing little primary competition in his previous two elections.
Fair Lawn Police Officer Lou Failla has been helping students at Warren Point Elementary School cross Broadway for nearly 14 years – about 150 kids a day.
Lawmakers decided the tax on a person placing a bet on pro sports at casinos and racetracks will be 9.75 percent, or 13 percent if you do it online.
Have you ever gone to the doctor or hospital and gotten a surprise bill sent home afterward? You are not alone.
A New Jersey realty sign has quite the story to tell. Nearly six years after being washed away by Hurricane Sandy, the sandy and tattered sign was found on a beach – thousands of miles away in France.
Diane Turton Realtors manager Perry Beneduce said the sign was posted at a waterfront listing in Brielle before it was lost during the storm.
Police said Kevin Jimenez, 29, of Bellville, is a girls' basketball coach affiliated with The Wolves, an AAU team made up of girls from around the region.
Kori Scott was honored Thursday by the mayor of East Orange, New Jersey for her quick-thinking and bravery.
The Toronto Blue Jays beat the New York Yankees 3-1 on Friday night.
It's the final weekend for New Yorkers in Manhattan to enjoy a car-free Saturday for New York City Summer Streets.
Rookie Cade Klubnik led the New York Jets to scores on his two drives in a 24-16 preseason loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
Francisco Lindor and Jared Young homered Friday night, powering the Mets to a 4-1 win over the Nationals.
A man is facing hate crime charges after a frightening disruption during Shabbat services at a prominent Manhattan synagogue Friday.
It's the final weekend for New Yorkers in Manhattan to enjoy a car-free Saturday for New York City Summer Streets.
A man is facing hate crime charges after a frightening disruption during Shabbat services at a prominent Manhattan synagogue Friday.
New York City officials say they're staying ahead of what's expected to be a teen takeover this Sunday in Inwood.
Two more deaths have been reported in connection to the Legionnaires' disease cluster on the Upper East Side, health officials said Friday.
Luigi Mangione entered a guilty plea in his federal case at a court appearance in Manhattan Friday morning.
Bayonne, New Jersey, is heading to the Little League World Series after beating Darien, Connecticut, in the Metro Region Tournament on Friday.
We're in great shape on this Friday as we gear up for another weekend.
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.
A New Jersey man is the 46th person to climb Mount Kilimanjaro in a wheelchair.
Bayonne, New Jersey, is heading to the Little League World Series after beating Darien, Connecticut, in the Metro Region Tournament on Friday.
Even bald eagles can use some help from the boys in blue.
We're in great shape on this Friday as we gear up for another weekend.
Rey Grabato II is wanted by the FBI for allegedly scamming hundreds of New Jersey investors out of millions.
A new Long Island business owned by former reality TV star Bethenny Frankel was issued a stop work order hours after its grand opening Thursday.
Old Westbury Police responded to a report of a loose horse along the LIE service road Friday afternoon.
A deadly double shooting inside a Long Island home has been ruled a murder-suicide.
Jones Beach is back open for swimmers after it was prohibited due to elevated bacterial levels. The rare shutdown took place from Thursday afternoon through midday Friday. CBS News New York's Carolyn Gusoff reports.
Jones Beach is back open for swimmers after it was prohibited due to elevated bacterial levels. The rare shutdown took place from Thursday afternoon through midday Friday.
President Trump headed to Long Island Friday to campaign with Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman, whom he has endorsed for governor of New York.
The Kennedy Center's board of trustees voted to add President Trump's name to the facade of the performing arts center, more than two months after a judge ordered its removal, according to a Democrat who sits on the center's board.
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.
Two more deaths have been reported in connection to the Legionnaires' disease cluster on the Upper East Side, health officials said Friday.
Jones Beach is back open for swimmers after it was prohibited due to elevated bacterial levels. The rare shutdown took place from Thursday afternoon through midday Friday.
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.
The lineup for the 2026 Global Citizen Festival in New York City was announced Thursday.
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.
The Toronto Blue Jays beat the New York Yankees 3-1 on Friday night.
Rookie Cade Klubnik led the New York Jets to scores on his two drives in a 24-16 preseason loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
Francisco Lindor and Jared Young homered Friday night, powering the Mets to a 4-1 win over the Nationals.
Bayonne, New Jersey, is heading to the Little League World Series after beating Darien, Connecticut, in the Metro Region Tournament on Friday.
A piece of New York City sports history sold for tens of thousands of dollars at auction.
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.
Geno Smith didn't play in the Jets' preseason opener, but that gave a rookie a chance to make a first impression under the lights. CBS News New York's Steve Overmyer reports.
A guilty plea to federal charges from Luigi Mangione now sets up a high-stakes courtroom conflict. Will state murder charges proceed to trial, or will they be dismissed? CBS News New York's Tony Aiello reports.
A new Long Island business owned by former reality TV star Bethenny Frankel was issued a stop work order hours after its grand opening Thursday.
A man is facing hate crime charges after a frightening disruption during Shabbat services at a prominent Manhattan synagogue Friday. CBS News New York's Adi Guajardo reports.
Old Westbury Police responded to a report of a loose horse along the LIE service road Friday afternoon.
