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Parents of disabled adults say they are getting the run-around from state agencies in their fight to keep their relatives safe.
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Parents of disabled adults say they are getting the run-around from state agencies in their fight to keep their relatives safe.
Authorities said Friday that a Newark man who turned himself in to face drug charges was found to have six envelopes of heroin with the word "EBOLA" stamped in red ink on the packets.
Police in Woodbridge, New Jersey said a teenager was under arrest Friday following an alleged threat, and weapons were uncovered in his home.
Pennsylvania State Police announced Thursday that they have apprehended a man who allegedly ambushed and killed one state trooper there, and left another wounded.
Police on Thursday said home invaders have been targeting families of Indian descent in South Plainfield and Old Bridge, New Jersey.
Another suspect has been was apprehended in the shooting that killed a 14-year-old girl in Paterson, New Jersey.
The devastation from Superstorm Sandy can still be seen across New Jersey, on the eve of the second anniversary of the storm.
The nurse who treated Ebola patients in Sierra Leone is now a patient herself, only Hickox might actually call herself a prisoner.
On Saturday, the New Jersey Department of Health said the woman remains under observation and in isolation at University Hospital in Newark.
The blaze began at CarePoint Health Bayonne Medical Center, at 29 East 29th St. in Bayonne late Friday night.
A fire broke out late Friday at a hospital in Bayonne, New Jersey.
In the wake of the first confirmed Ebola virus case in New York City, the states of New York and New Jersey have set up a new screening system that goes above and beyond the guidelines already set up by federal officials.
Newark Mayor Ras Baraka has begun enacting drastic measures to fight crime.
New Jersey families are fighting to keep their disabled relatives safe, and they say Gov. Chris Christiie is the man that holds the key to making it happen.
Only light rain was seen in much of the Tri-State Area on Tuesday, but a hovering weather system brought floods and created a dangerous situation in Newark.
Animal welfare advocates were outraged Tuesday night, after a dog was found tied up and abandoned in Bergen County, New Jersey.
A passenger was being evaluated at a hospital in Newark Tuesday, after reportedly being identified as possibly having been exposed to the Ebola virus.
If you have ever sent a meal back to a restaurant kitchen because it wasn't quite right, you have probably worried about those old stories that someone back there might spit in your food before returning it.
A body found offshore from Bayonne, New Jersey last week was confirmed Monday to be that of a 25-year-old Staten Island man who had had been missing for a week.
The nation's four major pro sports leagues and the NCAA filed papers Monday seeking to stop New Jersey's law to allow legal sports betting, just days before the law is due to take effect.
Middlesex County Prosecutor Andrew Carey's office has charged seven Sayreville varsity football players with sexually assaulting four younger teammates during several hazing rituals in the locker room. He talked exclusively to CBS 2 on Monday.
One person was killed and three others were injured when a van overturned on I-287 in New Jersey.
A New Jersey couple received a special honor on Thursday, one that was decades in the making. The husband and wife were celebrated for their heroism in serving in World War II.
The two-alarm fire broke out at a townhouse located at 146 Pulaski St. in Dunellen at about 11 a.m.
Wildlife officials in New York and New Jersey are singing the praises of bear meat in an effort to get more hunters into the woods.
Bruno Damiani scored his first two goals of the season, and the Philadelphia Union rallied from two goals down to beat New York City FC 3-2 on Sunday night at Yankee Stadium.
Streets were closed and police were out in full force Sunday in preparation for a possible teen takeover in Inwood.
More has been learned about the chaotic moments leading up to Friday's violent disruption at Central Synagogue in Midtown.
An investigation is underway following a deadly police shooting in Lower Manhattan on Sunday afternoon.
Christian Scott pitched into the seventh inning and Luis Torrens hit a two-run homer Sunday, helping the surging Mets to a 4-3 win over the Nationals and a three-game series sweep.
Streets were closed and police were out in full force Sunday in preparation for a possible teen takeover in Inwood.
More has been learned about the chaotic moments leading up to Friday's violent disruption at Central Synagogue in Midtown.
An investigation is underway following a deadly police shooting in Lower Manhattan on Sunday afternoon.
Randy Mastro, a former federal prosecutor who has held high City Hall posts in two administrations, is raising the issue of open primaries, where all registered voters can participate regardless of party affiliation.
A double shooting in Hempstead has been ruled a murder-suicide, Nassau County Police say.
Rainy weather returns to the New York City area Sunday, bringing with it the threat of flooding.
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.
Rainy weather returns to the New York City area Sunday, bringing with it the threat of flooding.
A Newark Police sergeant in an unmarked SUV was following a driver who then fatally struck a teenage pedestrian, officials say.
A man has been arrested in connection with a boating crash that killed two kids off the coast of Ocean County, New Jersey.
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.
A double shooting in Hempstead has been ruled a murder-suicide, Nassau County Police say.
The third annual Black Wall Street Festival was held Saturday afternoon in Hempstead.
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.
Randy Mastro, a former federal prosecutor who has held high City Hall posts in two administrations, is raising the issue of open primaries, where all registered voters can participate regardless of party affiliation.
Americans think more young people in office would make politics better.
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 USS George Washington aircraft carrier departed Vietnam last week and is headed to the Middle East to replace the USS Abraham Lincoln, according to a U.S. official.
Meanwhile, Israel is being condemned by Lebanese leaders for strikes in the south that killed at least 11 people, including children.
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.
Bruno Damiani scored his first two goals of the season, and the Philadelphia Union rallied from two goals down to beat New York City FC 3-2 on Sunday night at Yankee Stadium.
Christian Scott pitched into the seventh inning and Luis Torrens hit a two-run homer Sunday, helping the surging Mets to a 4-3 win over the Nationals and a three-game series sweep.
Ben Rice hit a tiebreaking home run in the 10th inning and the Yankees beat the Blue Jays 4-3 on Sunday to avoid a three-game sweep.
One of Tommy John's biggest legacies to MLB was his comeback elbow reconstruction surgery that now bears his name.
Atlanta United rallied to beat the New York Red Bulls 2-1 on Saturday night to snap a seven-game winless streak.
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.
CBS News New York's Craig Allen says chances of pop-up storm will continue early Monday. Otherwise, expect some clearing and a high of 84.
Police say graffiti was painted on a banner on Saturday advertising the Islamic Center of Mastic-Shirley on William Floyd Parkway. CBS News New York's Allen Devlin reports.
The preemptive maneuvers come after last weekend's chaotic crowd that turned violent. CBS News New York's Kristie Keleshian spoke with concerned residents and business owners in northern Manhattan.
A 33-year-old woman was killed just before 2:30 a.m. on Sunday, outside of a bar and lounge near Bergen Street and Howard Avenue. A 34-year-old man was shot in the stomach and hospitalized. CBS News New York's Allen Devlin reports.
Larry Montes, 46, the suspect accused of attacking two people inside Central Synagogue, made his first appearance before a judge late Saturday night. He is charged with felony hate crimes. CBS News New York's Allen Devlin reports.
