Officials: 11,000 NJ Residents May Be Affected By Food Stamp Changes
Chris Christie's administration announced the state is ending the waiver for "able-bodied" adults without dependents for the food stamp program.
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Chris Christie's administration announced the state is ending the waiver for "able-bodied" adults without dependents for the food stamp program.
New Jersey wildlife officials say there's been a sighting of a bipedal bear that has become a social media darling.
Officials say they are investigating after a hoverboard caught fire in a New Jersey shore town.
Police in New Jersey are searching for suspects who stole baby Jesus statues from several churches in Newark and Clifton.
College students across New Jersey have been doing their part to learn the basics about health insurance in an effort to reach out to the uninsured.
Police are investigating the deaths of three people found inside an apartment tower in Edgewater Friday night.
A New Jersey church congregation celebrating Christmas Eve say they may have witnessed a miracle after a man who stopped breathing at mass was saved by an off-duty fire captain.
One New Jersey husband's search for his lost wedding ring at the bottom of the Atlantic Ocean proved successful, in an effort his wife calls a "Christmas miracle."
Liquid Church is holding "Cosmic Christmas" services at multiple campuses that will weave parts of the "Star Wars" movies together with biblical theology, Pastor Tim Lucas said.
The New Jersey Devils used a three-goal outburst in the first period to defeat the Detroit Red Wings 4-3 on Tuesday night at Joe Louis Arena.
The award, made with criminal forfeiture funds, will support the purchases of more than 5,000 body cameras.
A Kohls department store in Secaucus, New Jersey, was evacuated Sunday night after an unknown substance began to make shoppers sick.
The Scout leader was flown to a hospital for treatment of injuries that are not considered life-threatening.
After Giudice's release, she will head home to her husband, Joe, and four daughters in Montville, where she will be on home confinement until Feb. 5.
A New Jersey pastor and "Star Wars'' enthusiast is using the power of the force to tell the Christmas story this year.
As the one-year mark of the program's end passes, the NJ Department of Transportation has yet to release their findings -- leaving whether or not the plan was truly successful still in the dark.
The men were arrested along with eight others after the FBI raided several locations in October 2013,
The New Jersey Department of Fish and Wildlife has announced that this year's annual state-mandated bear hunt will be extended for an additional four days.
The eagle was taken to an area clinic where it will be treated for its wounds.
A New Jersey man was sentenced today after confessing to the murder of his alleged sex abuser in 2012.
Unusually warm weather and darker nights can be a bad combination for holiday shoppers, with a higher risk of criminal activity.
As of Wednesday, 366 bears have been killed, compared to the 164 killed over the same period of time last year.
Legislators say the new legislation could result in less gun violence if firearms can be limited to only authorized users.
A New Jersey city council member has rescinded her resignation after she said she was stepping down following a city council decision to add the word "Christmas'' to the name of its tree-lighting ceremony.
David Scott, who has run Market Street Mission for 26 years, said that his primary goal is to get people to open up -- a crucial step for recovering drug addicts.
Prosecutors across New York City say they're fighting back against an increase in crimes involving cryptocurrency, but it appears they have their work cut out for them.
Riley Greene hit two of Detroit's four homers off Cam Schlittler as the Tigers beat the Yankees 9-3 on Tuesday night and sent New York to its season-worst sixth straight loss.
Nolan McLean and three relievers combined on a six-hitter, Francisco Alvarez and Luis Torrens both hit solo home runs and the Mets beat the Blue Jays 3-0 on Tuesday night.
Miss Subways was a citywide contest that highlighted everyday New York women doing amazing things. The competition no longer exists but former titleholders say the message still rings true.
Leonora Campbell was killed in a hit-and-run just after buying food for someone at around 2:30 p.m. Monday, her granddaughter said.
Prosecutors across New York City say they're fighting back against an increase in crimes involving cryptocurrency, but it appears they have their work cut out for them.
Miss Subways was a citywide contest that highlighted everyday New York women doing amazing things. The competition no longer exists but former titleholders say the message still rings true.
Leonora Campbell was killed in a hit-and-run just after buying food for someone at around 2:30 p.m. Monday, her granddaughter said.
A breakthrough treatment for debilitating tremors is changing lives. It can stop shaking caused by essential tremors and, in some patients, tremors caused by Parkinson's disease.
As many as 300,000 Haitians face removal from the United States, as the Trump administration moves to end their temporary protected status.
The New York, New Jersey area is preparing for extreme heat as cooling centers, pools, parks and other resources get ready to keep residents cool.
Dangerously hot weather is beginning in the New York City area, with an Extreme Heat Warning about to go into effect.
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.
Weather is tranquil and pleasant in the New York City area for Father's Day weekend as summer officially begins.
The New York, New Jersey area is preparing for extreme heat as cooling centers, pools, parks and other resources get ready to keep residents cool.
Traffic will be impacted in Midtown Manhattan as the city initiates shuttle bus corridors and street closures to accommodate World Cup ticketholders.
The anticipated pain of a massive property tax increase in Jersey City has been alleviated somewhat.
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 is beginning in the New York City area, with an Extreme Heat Warning about to go into effect.
A breakthrough treatment for debilitating tremors is changing lives. It can stop shaking caused by essential tremors and, in some patients, tremors caused by Parkinson's disease. CBS News New York's Carolyn Gusoff reports.
A breakthrough treatment for debilitating tremors is changing lives. It can stop shaking caused by essential tremors and, in some patients, tremors caused by Parkinson's disease.
A coach bus slammed into a car, flipped over and hit two other cars on Monday night near the Greenpoint Avenue exit on the Long Island Expressway.
Prosecutors described how 36-year-old Olivia Bithorn's long history of alcohol abuse allegedly led to her 18-month-old son's death.
A Long Island school district official is accused of trashing ballots to rig an election.
As many as 300,000 Haitians face removal from the United States, as the Trump administration moves to end their temporary protected status.
The mother of a Loyola University freshman who was shot and killed in March delivered tearful testimony on Capitol Hill on Tuesday.
After lengthy and hard-fought negotiations, Mayor Zohran Mamdani and members of the City Council reached a budget deal Tuesday just hours before the deadline.
The Supreme Court on Tuesday struck down President Trump's executive order seeking to end birthright citizenship.
The Supreme Court upheld state laws from West Virginia and Idaho that restricted participation by transgender athletes in girls' and women's sports.
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.
A New Jersey nonprofit called The Valerie Fund is celebrating 50 years of providing comprehensive care to children with cancer and blood disorders.
Taylor Swift has had a decadeslong history with Madison Square Garden, performing there as early as 2003 and even celebrating her 30th birthday at the venue.
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding plans include a rehearsal dinner and a late-night celebration at Madison Square Garden in New York City, according to sources familiar with the security planning.
Legendary music executive Clive Davis was laid to rest Monday at a private funeral. Davis helped the careers of generations of artists.
The comic icon behind "Curb Your Enthusiasm" brings his own perspective to America's storied past in a new HBO sketch comedy series – finally making use of his history major from college.
Fans gathered at the Brooklyn Public Library on Thursday for limited-edition card marking 30 years of "Reasonable Doubt."
Riley Greene hit two of Detroit's four homers off Cam Schlittler as the Tigers beat the Yankees 9-3 on Tuesday night and sent New York to its season-worst sixth straight loss.
Nolan McLean and three relievers combined on a six-hitter, Francisco Alvarez and Luis Torrens both hit solo home runs and the Mets beat the Blue Jays 3-0 on Tuesday night.
Casey Mize matched a career high with 10 strikeouts over seven innings and the Tigers capitalized on shoddy defense by the slumping Yankees in a 7-3 victory Monday night.
George Springer capitalized on two miscues to circle the bases, Trey Yesavage pitched into the seventh inning and the Blue Jays beat the bumbling Mets 2-1 on Monday night.
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.
Miss Subways was a citywide contest that highlighted everyday New York women doing amazing things. The competition no longer exists but former titleholders say the message still rings true.
Fans gathered at the Brooklyn Public Library on Thursday for limited-edition card marking 30 years of "Reasonable Doubt."
After learning to swim in her 40s, one school leader is helping students gain life-saving skills.
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.
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.
An Extreme Heat Warning starts Wednesday for the entire Tri-State Area withfeels-like temperatures in the 100s. CBS News New York Meteorologist Tony Sadiku has the forecast.
As CBS News New York's Allen Devlin reports, the world's most famous arena has started to prepare.
CBS News New York's Lonnie Quinn is calling for temperatures approaching triple digits from Wednesday through the Fourth of July holiday on Saturday.
One wants to change state law, while another is asking for funding to launch a crypto crimes unit. But as CBS News New York's Tim McNicholas found out, they have their work cut out for them.
As CBS News New York's Adi Guajardo reports, some passengers were stuck on trains for two hours.
