Police: Prank Caller Who Reported 'Hostage Situation' In N.J. Will Be Prosecuted
A prank call that brought a massive response in Union County, N.J., was the subject of a criminal investigation Monday.
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A prank call that brought a massive response in Union County, N.J., was the subject of a criminal investigation Monday.
Federal prosecutors say 81-year-old Joseph Amari of Fair Lawn also must serve five years of supervised release once he's released from prison.
Waves of federal aid, some strategic borrowing, lowered property values and surplus accounts helped many shore communities avoid having to raise taxes drastically to compensate for the lost tax revenue.
Acting Prosecutor Andrew Carey says police responding to a 911 call found 19-year-old Eduardo Mendez outside a home in the 200 block of Talmadge Street. He was taken to a hospital, where he was pronounced dead a short time later.
Authorities on Sunday were investigating an explosion that shattered windows in Nutley, N.J. the night before.
Some owners of Sandy-damaged homes who already have made repairs have now been told they are not eligible for reimbursements through federal grants.
Clint Callahan, a 25-year-old Ramsey resident who was sitting in the front passenger seat, was ejected from the SUV and suffered serious internal injuries. He underwent surgery and was hospitalized in serious condition late Saturday afternoon.
The head of the Asbury Park Housing Authority has been charged theft by deception, after prosecutors claimed he stole more than $75,000 from the agency.
Nudist clubs across North America – including the Tri-State Area – were taking to the water en masse Saturday for an attempt at a world record.
The New Jersey Sierra Club was disappointed this week following revelations that penalties against polluters dropped by 54 percent last budget year compared with four years earlier.
A South Amboy, N.J. man pleaded guilty this week to supervising an auto-theft ring that authorities said stole over 100 vehicles worth a total of more than $550,000.
After discovering their house guests the family decided that they wanted the bees removed, but not killed.
A New Jersey woman juggles a full time job and three kids, but those responsibilities are light lifting compared to her hobby, power lifting.
A Roselle Park, N.J. mother has been arrested, after her 2-year-old daughter was found alone in a smoky apartment.
Jamal Peoples, 27, was sentenced Monday by Essex County Judge Joseph C. Cassini III, after pleading guilty in March to robbery and aggravated sexual assault.
A total of seven people were injured Monday afternoon when a school bus collided with a pickup truck in Old Tappan, N.J.
State police say a toddler who wandered away from his family was later found unconscious and floating in northwestern New Jersey lake.
A Clark, N.J. woman was found dead in her home a year ago Sunday, and police have asked for the public's help to solve the murder on the one-year anniversary.
Residents near the Van Holten School in Bridgewater, N.J., had some unexpected home repair projects this weekend, following dozens of acts of vandalism.
All three victims were taken to a hospital and were still being treated Saturday night, but none of the injuries were considered life-threatening.
Authorities on Saturday continued to investigate a small plane crash near the airport in Blairstown, N.J., in which two Pennsylvania men were injured.
The Supreme Court of New Jersey was set to make a decision early next week that could greatly impact homeowners along the shore.
The New Jersey town of Belmar has begun taking more steps to prevent damage from future hurricanes.
Two people were hurt – one of them suffering severe burns – when a fire broke in the auto repair shop where they were working in Paterson, N.J. Friday.
A small plane went down early Friday afternoon in Blairstown, N.J.
A Dutch-flagged cruise ship that was hit by a deadly hantavirus outbreak reached Spain's Canary Islands early Sunday morning.
The Milwaukee Brewers rallied past the New York Yankees 4-3 on Saturday.
A woman is mourning the loss of her brother after he was stabbed to death in a random attack in Times Square late Monday night.
A wake was held Saturday for a mother and daughter killed in Monday's tragic apartment building fire in Inwood.
The Arizona Diamondbacks beat the New York Mets 2-1 for a much-needed win on Saturday night.
A woman is mourning the loss of her brother after he was stabbed to death in a random attack in Times Square late Monday night.
A wake was held Saturday for a mother and daughter killed in Monday's tragic apartment building fire in Inwood.
Tenants in NYCHA's Queensbridge Houses in Long Island City say they've been living without gas in their units for several weeks.
A man is suspected of driving drunk and hitting a teenager in Brooklyn on Friday, police say.
Unions representing thousands of LIRR workers rallied Saturday amid a dispute with the MTA that could trigger their first strike in decades.
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.
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.
A man has been arrested following a police standoff in Bridgewater, N.J., that forced residents to shelter in place for over 24 hours, officials say.
A woman has been charged with theft for taking a dog outside a Clifton, New Jersey, home in April, police say.
An unsettled pattern continues through the entire Mother's Day weekend in the New York City area.
The owners of Boulevard Drinks in Jersey City's Journal Square said new building owners gave them until May 27 to get out.
A New Jersey neighborhood was ordered to shelter in place all day as police investigated at a home in Bridgewater Township.
Unions representing thousands of LIRR workers rallied Saturday amid a dispute with the MTA that could trigger their first strike in decades.
A new proposal on Long Island could change how quickly a business has to hand over surveillance video to police during an investigation.
The MTA and five of its unions are embroiled in a contract dispute that could trigger the LIRR's first work stoppage in more than 30 years.
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul announced a $268 billion budget that includes a pied-à-terre tax targeting wealthy New York City second home owners.
Brookhaven town residents are anxious and worried about the underwater toxic plume created by the landfill.
A new proposal on Long Island could change how quickly a business has to hand over surveillance video to police during an investigation.
The Trump administration announced a major expansion of its denaturalization campaign targeting foreign-born American citizens accused of fraudulently obtaining U.S. citizenship.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said in a statement that the documents "have long fueled justified speculation — and it's time the American people see it for themselves."
New York City's Rent Guidelines Board held a preliminary vote Thursday proposing a potential increase for 1 million rent-stabilized apartments across the five boroughs.
Former New York City Mayor Eric Adams is weighing in on the ongoing war of words between Mayor Zohran Mamdani and billionaire Ken Griffin.
A Dutch-flagged cruise ship that was hit by a deadly hantavirus outbreak reached Spain's Canary Islands early Sunday morning.
More than 100 people from a cruise ship dealing with an outbreak of the rare and deadly hantavirus are set to be disembarked.
Two New Jersey residents were potentially exposed to a person infected with hantavirus, according to health officials.
Three passengers have been evacuated from a cruise ship hit by a hantavirus outbreak, as related cases are confirmed in Switzerland and South Africa.
The FDA announced its first authorization of fruit-flavored electronic cigarettes intended for adult smokers, a major policy shift after months of appeals to President Trump from the vaping industry.
"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.
Firefighters responded to Broadway's Eugene O'Neill Theater Monday morning after a blaze broke out.
The Milwaukee Brewers rallied past the New York Yankees 4-3 on Saturday.
The Arizona Diamondbacks beat the New York Mets 2-1 for a much-needed win on Saturday night.
Rookie Jorge Ruvalcaba, Cade Cowell and Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting scored goals to lead the Red Bulls to a 3-1 victory the Fire on Saturday.
Mark Vientos led off the 10th inning with a tiebreaking double to help the New York Mets beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 3-1 on Friday night.
Jacob Misiorowski reached 103 mph on 10 pitches while pitching two-hit ball over six innings in the Brewers' 6-0 victory over the Yankees on Friday.
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.
The Davis Center at the Harlem Meer is celebrating one year of providing year-round recreation space to New Yorkers while still spreading the word to residents.
Residents displaced by a deadly apartment building fire in Inwood say it was only a matter of time before their building went up in flames.
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.
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 Vanessa Murdock has your weather forecast for May 9 at 11 p.m.
A woman is mourning the loss of her brother after he was stabbed to death in a random attack in Times Square late Monday night. CBS News New York's Naomi Ruchim reports.
New video shows a driver's close call with falling debris on the George Washington Bridge.
We're hearing from a passenger who was on the Frontier Airlines jet that hit and killed a pedestrian in Denver. Sarah Horbacewicz reports.
Immigration advocates and neighbors rallied in Brooklyn on Saturday in support of a community member detained by ICE.
