Christie Omits NJ's 'Transportation Trust Fund' From Budget Address
Gov. Chris Christie made news on the state's beleaguered Transportation Trust Fund this week by not mentioning it in his 25-minute budget address.
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Gov. Chris Christie made news on the state's beleaguered Transportation Trust Fund this week by not mentioning it in his 25-minute budget address.
An unprecedented number of students are opting out of standardized tests. But parents may not be aware of the consequences for refusing the PARCC test.
A New Jersey man hopes his redesign of the U.S. flag will win the hearts of Americans.
A couple witnessed a murder and testified against the suspect, but now, they are living in fear. They gave their first interview to CBS2's Christine Sloan on Wednesday.
Police are investigating if a woman who robbed a Darien, Connecticut bank Tuesday is connected to two other robberies.
The former mayor of Roselle, New Jersey admitted Tuesday to making false statements to police, and an insurance company in a bid to cover up a hit-and-run accident.
A newborn Jersey girl could not wait to get to the hospital, she arrived into this world on her mother's living room floor.
No injuries were reported, though some firefighters slipped on the ice created by the water from their hoses.
Authorities said 66-year-old Olivia Benito may have fallen and then froze to death outside a neighbors home, just two doors down from her Lakewood townhouse.
A central New Jersey man has been hit with serious criminal charges, following accusations that he made hundreds of child pornography images available online.
A central New Jersey woman had all but given up hope of finding her missing dog – until a remarkable reunion this week.
Colleges and universities in New Jersey might soon have to place a link on their home pages showing sexual assault reports.
For Roscoe and Clover, a series of unfortunate events led them to each other at the Ramapo-Bergen Animal Refuge.
The sharp increase is still much lower than the price of a gallon of regular this time last year, when motorists were paying $3.23.
Firefighters are battling a three-alarm fire in Ocean Grove, New Jersey.
An Irvington, New Jersey man who pleaded admitted to shooting another man four times during an apparent dispute over a parking spot was sentenced to 10 years in prison Friday.
New Jersey authorities have decided the pictures on social media of a teenage girl dressing herself like Hitler, and a popular Orthodox Jewish gathering spot with the caption ``perfect bombing time," did not amount to criminal acts.
The credits will cut the average customer's bill by about 31 percent.
High property taxes have some homeowners in New Jersey feeling the pinch, taxes went up dramatically in 2014 despite a cap.
The Federal Aviation Administration is investigating after a small plane was forced to make an emergency landing on a New Jersey highway Thursday afternoon.
Injuries were reported late Wednesday afternoon, when three vehicles were involved in a major accident in Scotch Plains, New Jersey.
A New Jersey photographer turned her hobby into a business creating unusual family portraits that show the 'real' picture of family life.
A Bayonne, New Jersey police officer was arrested by federal agents Friday, after being indicted for allegedly beating a handcuffed suspect with a flashlight.
A former college basketball coach in Middlesex County, New Jersey has been charged with sexually assaulting two boys and engaging in sexually explicit conversations with two others, authorities said Thursday.
The fire that destroyed the Avalon at Edgewater apartment complex in Edgewater, New Jersey has been ruled an accident – but why did it spread with such a devastating affect?
The Met Gala, celebrating the exhibition "Costume Art," is Monday, May 5, with red carpet arrivals expected to start around 5:30 p.m.
John Sterling, the longtime play-by-play announcer of the New York Yankees, died at the age of 87, according to sports radio WFAN.
A single ride on the PATH train will now cost $3.25, an increase of 25 cents to help fund a multi-million dollar system upgrade.
The 2026 Met Gala's dress code is "Fashion is Art," which goes hand-in-hand with the theme of "Costume Art."
More than 100 emergency responders were called to a three-alarm fire in Inwood, Manhattan early Monday morning.
The Met Gala, celebrating the exhibition "Costume Art," is Monday, May 5, with red carpet arrivals expected to start around 5:30 p.m.
John Sterling, the longtime play-by-play announcer of the New York Yankees, died at the age of 87, according to sports radio WFAN.
A single ride on the PATH train will now cost $3.25, an increase of 25 cents to help fund a multi-million dollar system upgrade.
The 2026 Met Gala's dress code is "Fashion is Art," which goes hand-in-hand with the theme of "Costume Art."
More than 100 emergency responders were called to a three-alarm fire in Inwood, Manhattan early Monday morning.
A cool weekend is ahead for the New York City area before warmer weather returns.
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.
A single ride on the PATH train will now cost $3.25, an increase of 25 cents to help fund a multi-million dollar system upgrade.
A massive fire burned for hours in Belleville, New Jersey on Sunday. The blaze prompted a state of emergency, knocked out power and shut down schools Monday.
An investigation is underway after a United Airlines plane struck a light pole and truck on the New Jersey Turnpike as it was coming in for a landing at Newark Liberty Airport on Sunday afternoon, officials said.
A passenger was detained at Newark Airport in New Jersey on Saturday after an altercation on board a United Airlines flight, police said.
A small plane crashed at an airport in Union County, New Jersey, on Saturday.
Police identified the suspect in the deadly stabbing of two women on Long Island, saying he lived with one of them and worked with the other.
A suspect is in custody after two people were stabbed to death on Long Island early Friday morning, Nassau County police said.
Suffolk County officials say contamination from a former Grumman Navy site is far worse than previously acknowledged and is still spreading.
The Suffolk County Police Department has converted a seized 2020 Corvette Stingray Coupe into a full-fledged police car, with lights and siren, to raise awareness about driving while under the influence.
Residents said anti-Muslim vandalism was found on at least eight stop signs in the area of Carto Circle in Deer Park.
There was no immediate reason given for the 81-year-old's hospitalization.
Several people were arrested Saturday night when a large crowd gathered outside a Brooklyn hospital after ICE agents detained a man, according to the NYPD.
Thousands rallied on International Workers' Day across the five boroughs, including on Wall Street, where hundreds blocked the New York Stock Exchange.
President Trump said earlier this week he was reviewing the possible reduction of troops in Germany, which hosts more than 35,000 U.S. service members.
The Trump Administration is once again taking aim at New York City's congestion pricing program.
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.
The 2026 Met Gala's dress code is "Fashion is Art," which goes hand-in-hand with the theme of "Costume Art."
The 2026 Met Gala's theme, "Costume Art," aims to make the connection between fashion and art.
"The Ed Sullivan Show" on CBS brought the evolution of rock music into America's living rooms. More than 50 years after Sullivan died, he's getting the ultimate rock 'n' roll honor.
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.
Louis Munteanu scored two goals, and Sean Johnson had four saves as D.C. United beat New York City FC 2-0 on Sunday in the first meeting between the clubs this season.
Mark Vientos hit two home runs and right-hander Clay Holmes allowed one run in 6 2/3 innings as the New York Mets beat the Los Angeles Angels 5-1 on Sunday.
Jasson Domínguez hit a two-run homer and an RBI single in a seven-run eighth inning and the Yankees routed the Orioles 11-3 on Sunday for their 13th win 15 games.
The Philadelphia 76ers are limiting who can buy tickets to Eastern Conference semifinal games at Xfinity Mobile Arena to "residents of Greater Philadelphia area."
FC Dallas beat the New York Red Bulls 2-0 on Saturday night to snap a four-game winless streak.
In New York City, where land is at a premium, a stockpile of pristine soil unearthed at construction sites helps lower emissions and support urban farmers.
Have you ever wondered what happens to a restaurant's leftover or unsold food at the end of the day? Food access advocates say it could make a big difference if it were served to the community.
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.
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.
Jessica Neises, a senior fashion editor at Cosmopolitan, gives insight into the 2026 Met Gala theme and what celebrities may be wearing.
NYPD officials said they responded to a call of a burglary Saturday night at the Church of Scientology New York.
John Sterling, the play-by-play voice of the New York Yankees for more than 30 years, died at the age of 87, according to WFAN.
Spirit Captain Jon Jackson's retirement flight was called off due to the shutdown. A Southwest crew stepped in to turn the sad day into an incredible moment.
The sudden disappear of Spirit Airlines could end a check on the air travel industry's ticket prices. CBS News' Bradley Blackburn reports.
