New Jersey Lawmakers Give Final Green Light To 3 Gun Control Bills
The New Jersey State Assembly on Monday gave final approval to three gun control bills, sending them to Gov. Chris Christie for his signature.
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The New Jersey State Assembly on Monday gave final approval to three gun control bills, sending them to Gov. Chris Christie for his signature.
A once-accused pedophile priest in New Jersey has been arrested, on charges that he violated a judicial order by having contact with young parish members.
New Jersey residents were on the lookout on Sunday for the 'sweet natured' dog who was last seen on Friday on East Wilson Ave in Riverdale.
Rutgers University graduated the largest class in school history Sunday.
A Mega Millions jackpot ticket was sold in New Jersey Friday night, while the Powerball jackpot stands at a whopping $600 million.
The New York Jets have found themselves locked in a fierce battle with their neighbors, as hundreds of residents living near the team's practice facility protest new construction plans for a helipad.
A teenager in Newark was killed Wednesday in a drive-by shooting about a block from the high school he attended, according to a published report.
Attorney Robert Ebberup released a statement Wednesday in which he criticized the Atlantic County Prosecutor's Office for arresting his client in front of his family while they ate dinner Monday.
Three men have been charged in New Jersey with stealing $6.7 million from an investor, in part by claiming they had special access to Facebook shares before the company went public.
A man has been arrested and charged, after allegedly holding his girlfriend's toddler-age son hostage as he threatened suicide in Newark, N.J.
Anthony Senatore, 33, was arrested at his Bayville home Monday night, CBS 2 reported. He was charged with of having multiple unsecured weapons accessible to children, according to a published report.
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo received tentative support from legislative leaders Monday for his plan to finally sideline the Long Island Power Authority, which has been criticized for high rates and questionable response in disasters -- most infamously including Superstorm Sandy.
A former New Jersey Yeshiva teacher changed pleas in the middle of his trial Monday, admitting that he sexually abused a boy he met while working as a camp counselor.
Police in Plainfield, N.J., on Saturday were looking for a father who beat and gravely injured 3-month-old infant on Friday night.
A hostage situation persisted in Trenton, N.J., Saturday morning, after a woman and a child were found dead inside a home.
New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie had no mercy for a spider that crawled up onto his desk as he spoke to a group of children late last week.
A man suffered broken legs Monday morning two assailants carjacked his sport-utility vehicle and him over in Newark.
Police in upscale Ridgewood, N.J., busted a massive house party this weekend, and 17 teenagers were hauled off in handcuffs.
A taxi driver and another man were hospitalized early Sunday after they were both stabbed in Paterson, N.J.
Carrie Ruffner, 34, was found alive in Millington, three miles away from her home. Ruffner was spotted by Sgt. Aaron Buerstetta of the Long Hill Police Department, ending three days of of intensive search and rescue efforts.
The Rev. Michael Fugee submitted his request and it was promptly accepted by Newark Archbishop John Myers on Thursday evening.
Airborne adventures aren't for the faint of heart, of course, but there's something special about being able to see the world from the vantage point of a bird. Read on for places that will take you up, up, up in New York City and beyond.
A New Jersey state assemblywoman is among those calling to have Newark Archbishop John Myers held accountable, after a once-accused pedophile priest suddenly popped up at Colts Neck Church youth retreats.
Horrifying allegations were revealed Wednesday in the case against 13 people accused of with smuggling dozens of young Mexican women into New Jersey and forced into prostitution in New York and New Jersey.
A Gallup survey on stress in America conducted from January to December 2012 and just released this month found that among those in the Tri-State Area, 43 percent of the people surveyed in Connecticut answered yes to having stress.
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul said the MTA and LIRR unions reached "a fair deal" to end the strike after three days.
A report from the NYC Department of Aging shows 15% of 8,600 older adults surveyed admitted to experiencing some form of elder abuse.
If history is any indication, the LIRR strike has potential to derail Democratic Gov. Kathy Hochul's bid for reelection.
A horse carriage overturned in Central Park on Monday afternoon. One person was hurt, according to the FDNY. The two horses involved in the incident are said to be OK.
New Jersey wants to help bars and restaurants cash in on the FIFA World Cup by letting them sell more alcohol during the 39-day tournament.
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul said the MTA and LIRR unions reached "a fair deal" to end the strike after three days.
A report from the NYC Department of Aging shows 15% of 8,600 older adults surveyed admitted to experiencing some form of elder abuse.
If history is any indication, the LIRR strike has potential to derail Democratic Gov. Kathy Hochul's bid for reelection.
A horse carriage overturned in Central Park on Monday afternoon. One person was hurt, according to the FDNY. The two horses involved in the incident are said to be OK.
A New York judge ruled Monday on whether evidence found in Luigi Mangione's backpack during his arrest can be used during his state trial.
The weekend is set to be the warmest of the year so far with summer-like weather across the Tri-State Area.
Keep an umbrella nearby as there's a chance for showers across the New York and New Jersey area. But the weather will turn to sunshine and warm temperatures for the weekend.
The weather on Wednesday will be a mix of sunshine and clouds with the potential for a shower in New York City. In the evening, rain becomes more widespread.
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.
New Jersey wants to help bars and restaurants cash in on the FIFA World Cup by letting them sell more alcohol during the 39-day tournament.
Research conducted by one of New Jersey's largest credit unions found a trip down the Jersey Shore is going to cost 11% more this year on average.
The driver of a Jeep was killed when their vehicle struck a tanker truck on I-287, causing both vehicles to go up in flames, New Jersey State Police said.
With just weeks to go before the primary, voters in New Jersey's 7th Congressional District are wondering where their congressman is.
Macy's Fourth of July Fireworks will take place on both the lower East River near the Seaport and the lower Hudson River, in collaboration with Jersey City.
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul said the MTA and LIRR unions reached "a fair deal" to end the strike after three days.
If history is any indication, the LIRR strike has potential to derail Democratic Gov. Kathy Hochul's bid for reelection.
LIRR commuters are taking shuttle buses and subways into New York City as the largest commuter rail system in North America remains shut down.
With the LIRR strike entering its third day, the MTA and union leaders will resume talks at 7:30 a.m. Monday.
A summertime weather pattern has moved into the New York Area, bringing potentially record-high temperatures.
If history is any indication, the LIRR strike has potential to derail Democratic Gov. Kathy Hochul's bid for reelection.
New York City's second city-run grocery store will be in the Bronx, Mayor Zohran Mamdani and city officials announced Monday.
Alex Bores has a master's degree in computer science, but for some reason tech titans are trying to stop his campaign in New York's 12th Congressional District.
While the LIRR work stoppage has caused a mess for people heading to weekend events, the real concern is Monday morning's commute.
Gas prices, inflation weigh on Americans. Many see lack of clarity on what's happening in Iran.
Thousands of people showed up bright and early for AIDS Walk New York 2026, the largest HIV and AIDS fundraiser in the U.S., in Central Park on Sunday.
A New York doctor who contracted and survived Ebola more than a decade ago says he is worried for healthcare workers who are at the center of treating the latest outbreak.
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul proposed millions to keep the program open, but the reforms would cut reimbursement rates for private duty nurses.
A New York native is among 16 American passengers who are quarantining in Nebraska after being on the cruise ship that is at the center of the deadly hantavirus outbreak.
American passengers on the MV Hondius cruise ship, which was hit with a deadly outbreak of the hantavirus, are back in the U.S. Three of the at least 10 people confirmed infected in the outbreak have died.
The well-known film critic and journalist Rex Reed has died at 87.
"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.
Tyrone Taylor hit a game-tying three-run homer off All-Star closer David Bednar with two outs in the ninth as the Mets rallied to defeat the Yankees in 10.
Luke Weaver escaped a bases-loaded, no-outs jam against his former team as the Mets beat the Yankees Saturday night to even the Subway Series.
Anunoby has the maximum amount of time to rest before Game 1 of the NBA Eastern Conference finals.
FIFA President Gianni Infantino joked that if someone does pay $2 million for a ticket to the World Cup final, "I will personally bring him a hot dog and a Coke."
Cole likely has one more minor league rehab start in his recovery from elbow surgery before he rejoins the New York Yankees starting rotation.
Ahead of the 2026 RBC Brooklyn Half Marathon, some athletes are showing how simply reaching the starting line is a victory.
The Second Avenue Subway project has entered phase two of extending the "Q" line, but Harlem businesses say they're struggling to co-exist with the construction.
City Council members say requirement for transparent roll-down gates is burdensome for small businesses ahead of the July 1 enforcement deadline.
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.
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.
Flowers and candles sit a memorial to Jason Negron and Michael St. Hilaire at the intersection where they were struck and killed. CBS News New York's Lisa Rozner reports.
On Day 3 of the LIRR strike, the unions said they reached an agreement with the MTA to get trains running again.
The fire happened inside the family's second-floor apartment on Bainbridge Avenue in Fordham.
Investigators said the alleged assault on a 7-year-old happened inside Bush-Clinton Park at the Red Hook Recreation Area.
Investigators said two teenage shooters were found dead inside a vehicle not far from the scene.
