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A New Jersey appeals court heard arguments on Monday on a case asking whether the state Department of Environmental Protection should look out for the interests of business as well as the environment.
A gas station was shot and killed during a robbery this past weekend in East Orange, N.J.
Superstorm Sandy could wind up benefiting the New Jersey economy. That's the expert opinion from the Bloustein School of Public Policy and Planning at Rutgers University.
Conservatives and watchdog groups are complaining money that lawmakers are considering will actually go toward recovery efforts for past disasters and other projects unrelated to the late-October storm.
Starting Monday, life after Superstorm Sandy will be back to normal at last for the vast majority of TRANSIT passengers.
A man has died after being stabbed in Montclair, N.J., and driving himself to the hospital early Sunday, only to collapse moments after he arrived.
Newark, N.J., Mayor Cory Booker said Sunday that it was "premature" to say definitively that he will run for a U.S. Senate seat next year.
The Seastreak ferry service was set to resume regular service Monday, five days after one of its boats crashed into a Lower Manhattan Pier – leaving some 74 people injured.
The Centers for Disease Control estimates flu is responsible for 200,000 hospitalizations and 36,000 deaths each year, and this year's flu season has proved nationwide to be far worse than average.
Attempted murder charges were filed Saturday against an 18-year-old man from North Plainfield, N.J., who allegedly opened fire on a Plainfield street and shot a 5-year-old boy in the face this week.
A New Jersey lawmaker has thrown out an idea to keep schools safe in the wake of the massacre at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Conn.
Work continued this weekend in Belmar, N.J., on the new $6 million boardwalk to replace the one destroyed by Superstorm Sandy.
Crews spent hours searching the waters of Budd Lake in Morris County, N.J., Monday night, but were unable to find two teenage boys who went missing after falling through the ice.
The Bazzarellis have not received any aid. After the Federal Emergency Management Agency denied their request for flood insurance the family paid $200,000 out-of-pocket to repair their restaurant.
New Jersey Senate President Stephen Sweeney (D-Gloucester) said Monday that Gov. Chris Christie might have "prayed" for Superstorm Sandy, because it has provided cover for what Sweeney said are the governor's failed economic policies.
The New Jersey-based owner of the Mandee, Annie Sez and Afaze clothing stores filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection Monday, citing effects from Superstorm Sandy as the cause of its financial woes.
A weekend confrontation between police officers and several teenage boys in Paramus, N.J., ended with two officers and one of the teens suffering minor injuries.
A man who was struck and killed by a freight train in Hawthorne, N.J., has been identified, but investigators Sunday still did not know why he was on the tracks.
Residents of an upscale Bergen County community are locking their doors and living in fear tonight as burglaries are on the rise in Old Tappan.
A man was struck and killed by a freight train in Hawthorne, N.J., early Saturday.
Toms River residents want to protect their dunes, despite the town's efforts to rebuild by stripping homeowners of part of their property.
A man in Jersey City apparently stabbed one of the passengers in his car, after getting angry because the passengers wouldn't tell them where they wanted to be dropped off.
Motorists have been seeing higher prices at the pump in New Jersey lately.
The debate over federal aid for Superstorm Sandy has infuriated many elected officials, but it is more than a war of words for those still struggling in the aftermath of the devastating storm.
A teenage girl was hospitalized Wednesday night after either falling or jumping from a school bus in Rutherford, N.J.
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.
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.
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 summertime weather pattern has moved into the New York Area, bringing potentially record-high temperatures.
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.
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.
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 summertime weather pattern has moved into the New York Area, bringing potentially record-high temperatures.
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.
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.
It was down to the wire for one lucky New Jersey lottery winner. A winning $5.9 million Pick-6 lottery ticket was just eight days away from expiring.
The weekend is set to be the warmest of the year so far with summer-like weather across the Tri-State Area.
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.
While the LIRR work stoppage has caused a mess for people heading to weekend events, the real concern is Monday morning's commute.
On Day 1 of the LIRR strike, riders reported their regular trips to and from New York City turned into marathons.
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.
The work stoppage, the LIRR's first since 1994, went into effect after the MTA and five unions representing 3,500 workers failed to reach a deal on a new four-year contract.
With just weeks to go before the primary, voters in New Jersey's 7th Congressional District are wondering where their congressman is.
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.
Larry Levy, the Executive Dean of the National Center for Suburban Studies at Hofstra University, explains the impact of the LIRR strike on commuters.
John Samuelsen, the International President of the Transport Workers Union, talks to CBS News New York's Chris Wragge about the ongoing Long Island Rail Road strike.
MTA Chairman and CEO Janno Lieber said the Monday morning commute has gone smoothly so far as LIRR trains remain shut down due to the ongoing strike.
A New York judge will decide Monday if evidence found in Luigi Mangione's backpack during his arrest can be used during his state trial. Legal expert Richard Schoenstein, who isn't affiliated with the case, said this hearing is critical for the trial.
AAA's Robert Sinclair said the LIRR strike will affect major arteries such as the Southern State, Northern State and Long Island Expressway.
