Two Children Killed In Camping Accident During Summer Storm
Police say two young cousins camping with their families have been killed in New Jersey after a tree fell on their tent during a summer storm.
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Police say two young cousins camping with their families have been killed in New Jersey after a tree fell on their tent during a summer storm.
Gov. Chris Christie isn't the only person in New Jersey who is unhappy with Thursday's Supreme Court ruling which upholds the "individual mandate" component of President Barack Obama's health care reform law.
The offending eruption was so loud Dave Collins, Jr. could apparently hear it through the walls of his apartment.
Despite the heat, American Idol hopefuls lined up outside on Thursday morning to register for the show's auditions.
Gearing up for an album release in July, New Jersey's Gaslight Anthem have been spending a lot of time on the road. This coming weekend, the rock band will share the stage with a slew of artists at Metallica's Orion Festival in Atlantic City.
Tempers flared among members of the Syrian community in Paterson, New Jersey as there were new reports of mass murder and international leaders debated what to do.
Hoboken has no shortage of options when it comes to pizza. Here are the best bets, whether you're looking for a quick bite or a night out.
So what does that mean for the President as he runs for re-election? One political analyst believes it may not be the strongest indicator of the situation in the Garden State.
Police in New Jersey are looking for a thief with an unusual mode of operation, he has allegedly be stealing and returning the same car.
Army Private First Class Leroy Deronde III, a soldier from Jersey City, was killed on Saturday during an ambush in Afghanistan.
Prosecutors from multiple counties in New Jersey have announced the conclusion of a seven-month gang investigation.
If you're from New Jersey, you've likely heard the jokes from those outside the state about its smelly reputation. Two young entrepreneurs behind a new fragrance line are proving the jokesters wrong.
State police say two people were hurt when their boat struck a jetty in waters off central New Jersey.
New Jersey is busting with great weekend plans for you in all corners of the state. Here are the highlights of the summer festival scene.
Willie Nelson spent most of the past week heavily promoting his new album, Heroes, released on Tuesday. But at his concert last night, his focus was mainly on his catalog of hits from his five decade career.
Motorists are seeing sharply lower prices at the pumps in New Jersey.
Naomi Kutin looks and acts like the typical 10-year-old, but she's anything but typical. She is a world-class power lifter and world-record holder.
New Jersey officials have temporarily delayed plans to implement new federal standards for people seeking to obtain or renew driver licenses or non-driver ID's.
A stroll through the neighborhood quickly turned into a walk from hell for a woman in New Brunswick, NJ.
News outlets across the country have been abuzz this week since news broke of Patricia Krentcil, the N.J. mother accused of bringing her 6-year-old daughter with her into a tanning booth.
With so many options available, finding a truly deliciously rich cannoli can be tricky. New Jersey has some of the finest authentic Italian pastry shops in the country. Here are the 5 best cannolis in the Garden State.
Officials say a seal that came ashore in central New Jersey does not appear to be injured.
If you want to live long, perhaps you should move to New Jersey.
The lawyer for Sgt. Nadir Nassry, who was suspended for allegedly organizing the high speed escorts, told CBS 2 that high-speed caravan escorts have been going on for decades.
New Jersey has fresh and inviting outdoor areas to partake in activities like hiking or kayaking on one of the many lakes or rivers or simply to relax and enjoy the scenery.
The New York Yankees beat the Seattle Mariners 5-3 on Wednesday.
Masyn Winn singled home the winning run with two outs in the 11th inning to give the Cardinals a 2-1 victory over the slumping Mets on Wednesday.
A Long Island high schooler and his mom are being credited with saving a sleeping neighbor from a house fire.
A New York City jury found the man accused of killing a police detective during a traffic stop in Queens not guilty of murder, but guilty of lesser charges in the fatal shooting.
Preparations for Passover in Brooklyn blend centuries-old rituals with modern traditions unique to each family.
A Long Island high schooler and his mom are being credited with saving a sleeping neighbor from a house fire.
Preparations for Passover in Brooklyn blend centuries-old rituals with modern traditions unique to each family.
A child was being pushed in a stroller at Moore and Humboldt streets in East Williamsburg on Wednesday when she suffered a gunshot wound to the head, police said.
The official season for outdoor dining starts Wednesday, giving New Yorkers the chance to enjoy their meals in the spring weather.
The start dates for both Luigi Mangione's federal and state trials have been pushed back.
UConn's jaw-dropping buzzer beater catapulted them to the Final Four.
Bridgeport firefighter Terrence Cramer was killed after his girlfriend's ex shot him in a fit of rage at a Connecticut home, according to an arrest warrant.
Jabari Bush is accused of fatally shooting active-duty Bridgeport Firefighter Terrence Cramer in Shelton, police said.
Warmer weather will return to New York City and the surrounding area soon.
It may not feel like spring right away, but Friday's weather does deliver a clear shift in the air in New York City.
The discovery of a suspicious device forced the cancellation of the Keansburg, New Jersey, St. Patrick's Day Parade last weekend.
New Jersey prosecutors are asking the pubic for help finding a man they say is responsible for a fatal shooting in Union City.
Jersey City P.S. 17 students are celebrating a brand new mini soccer pitch built for them ahead of the FIFA World Cup this summer.
Nerdeen Kiswani, the pro-Palestinian activist targeted in what she calls an assassination plot in NYC, spoke out Monday.
Former New Jersey Assemblyman Alberto Courtinho, 56, served for more than five years, representing parts of Newark.
A Long Island high schooler and his mom are being credited with saving a sleeping neighbor from a house fire.
New York Republican gubernatorial nominee Bruce Blakeman said Tuesday he will sue the state after the Campaign Finance Board denied him matching funds.
The driver accused of striking and killing a Nassau County school crossing guard in February has been arraigned.
New York's Republican nominee for governor Bruce Blakeman took his campaign to the steps of City Hall on Monday, where he portrayed Kathy Hochul and Mayor Zohran Mamdani as the taxing twins.
Members and associates of the Riverhead-based 48 Gang are charged with crimes linked to murders, armed robberies and shootings dating back to 2021, prosecutors said.
The Supreme Court on Wednesday appeared open to invalidating President Trump's executive order that would end birthright citizenship.
President Trump went to the Supreme Court on Wednesday as the justices took up his executive order seeking to end birthright citizenship, a major test of his immigration agenda.
President Trump is planning to deliver a prime-time address Wednesday night to "provide an important update on Iran," the White House said, as the president faces critical decisions in the monthlong war.
New York Republican gubernatorial nominee Bruce Blakeman said Tuesday he will sue the state after the Campaign Finance Board denied him matching funds.
President Trump has long wanted to place additional restrictions on mail-in voting, which he has called "mail-in cheating."
What started as a sinus infection left a Long Island teenager fighting for his life, requiring emergency brain surgery.
Older adults in New Jersey recorded the highest number of suspected overdose deaths in 2025, according to the New Jersey Department of Health.
The first case of mpox clade I has been detected in New York City, health officials said Friday. Of the two types of mpox, clade I is known to cause more severe disease and death.
Heights University Hospital, formerly known as Christ Hospital, shuttered its emergency room Saturday night.
New Jersey Sen. Andy Kim is opening up about his father's Alzheimer's diagnosis in hopes of helping others struggling like him to care for their loved ones.
Megan Thee Stallion was released from a New York City hospital after she got sick during a performance of "Moulin Rouge! The Musical."
The price hike raises the cost of the standard plan with ads by $1 per month and the cost of the standard and premium plans by $2.
Savannah Guthrie stepped back from her NBC duties almost two months ago when her mother, Nancy Guthrie, disappeared. The investigation is ongoing.
Rapper Megan Thee Stallion made her Broadway debut Tuesday night, adding some of her own big hits to "Moulin Rouge! The Musical."
CBS News announced Friday that CBS News Radio will be shutting down this spring after nearly 100 years of broadcasting, citing "challenging economic realities."
The New York Yankees beat the Seattle Mariners 5-3 on Wednesday.
Masyn Winn singled home the winning run with two outs in the 11th inning to give the Cardinals a 2-1 victory over the slumping Mets on Wednesday.
Max Fried permitted only three singles in seven sparkling innings, Giancarlo Stanton drove in two runs, and the New York Yankees beat the Seattle Mariners on Tuesday night.
The Houston Rockets took a huge lead early and rolled to a 111-94 win over the New York Knicks on Tuesday night.
The Cardinals defeated the New York Mets 3-0 on Tuesday night.
Preparations for Passover in Brooklyn blend centuries-old rituals with modern traditions unique to each family.
New York has filed a lawsuit against solar company Attyx, saying it didn't just sell panels, it sold promises it couldn't keep.
Long before Manhattan's iconic street grid took shape, an English widow planned a Brooklyn community that helped shape the city today.
The Center for Brooklyn History showcase examines the Battle of Brooklyn through rare maps, paintings, and historical artifacts from the American Revolutionary War.
From World War II to modern mixology, women in Brooklyn fought for their place behind the bar. This Women's History Month, their legacy continues to influence the city's nightlife.
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.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Dogs got decked out for the annual Tompkins Square Halloween Dog Parade in New York City's East Village on Saturday.
Cosplayers flooded New York City's Javits Center in October 2024 for the annual New York Comic Con convention.
CBS News New York's Lonnie Quinn has your First Alert Forecast for April 1 at 5:45 p.m.
The rapper-turned-actress was briefly hospitalized after illness forced her off stage during Tuesday night's performance of "Moulin Rouge!" on Broadway. CBS News New York's Dave Carlin has more on how she’s doing and how fans are reacting.
Cherry blossoms beginning to bloom in Central Park inspire New Yorkers to slow down and appreciate the only-in-spring spectacle. CBS News New York's Vanessa Murdock has the inside scoop on just how long the trees will continue to color the park.
The baby, believed to be around 7 months old, was killed in an apparent stray-bullet shooting on Wednesday afternoon in East Williamsburg. CBS News New York's Ali Bauman reports.
Gas prices are still on the rise as the war in Iran pushes oil prices up. The national average for a gallon of regular is above $4, according to AAA. CBS News New York's Nick Caloway reports the pain at the pump isn't just hitting drivers.
