Battle Brewing In Livingston Over Cross On Resident's Front Lawn
A legal battle may be brewing in Livingston over the issue of whether a resident has the right to erect a cross on his property.
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A legal battle may be brewing in Livingston over the issue of whether a resident has the right to erect a cross on his property.
During one of the winter storms this past season, Long Beach Township sent out a reverse 911 advisory on conditions, but was short some 2,500 homes.
An Assembly panel will gather Wednesday to hear how a $10 million cut in funding to legal services for low-income residents will affect those who can't afford to hire a lawyer.
It was another record-breaking scorcher on Saturday. Highs were at or near 100 degrees in New York City, a temperature not felt on July 23 in two decades.
While the all-time record of 106 degrees wasn't reached, residents in the Tri-State were left sweating it out as the mercury soared.
New York City health officials hope to lift advisories at some area beaches forced to close due to a massive sewage spill in the Hudson River.
Christie said his budget doubles a property tax relief program for seniors and spends $90 million more on a program that freezes seniors' property taxes.
Nursing homes lost about $30 million in aid. A program that helped keep the aged, blind and disabled population out of managed care was cut by $11 million.
An appeals court agreed the boys, who were 14 years old, engaged in sexual contact when they held down two 12-year-old boys in Somerset County in 2008 and placed their bare buttocks on their faces.
Christie says he will allow the state to begin dispensing medical marijuana despite his concerns over whether federal authorities could prosecute state regulators.
Mayor Cory Booker has joined forces with police officers, firefighters and prosecutors to recruit about 40 children, ages 10-14, to attend a special summer camp where they will learn to report crimes, stay away from gangs and carry fire hoses.
The restaurant admitted it accidentally served the group a meat dish during an India Day celebration in 2009.
Democrats say cuts made by the Republican governor before signing a $29.7 billion budget disproportionately hurt the poor and middle-class.
Authorities in northern New Jersey have made another arrest stemming from the beating of a 22-year-old man who remains hospitalized in a coma.
Bail was set at $1 million for Abdul Shahid Aziz, who surrendered to city police Saturday. The 45-year-old Elizabeth resident was being held in the county jail, and officials didn't know if he had retained a lawyer.
Not since 1999 has there been so much excitement over the US women's soccer team, as they'll face Japan in the FIFA Women's World Cup championship game Sunday in Germany.
Toxic paint is the scourge of New Jersey's industrial past, when the largest auto plant in the United States was right in Mahwah.
Who is torching American flags? It's a disturbing and potentially dangerous trend in one New Jersey community.
Assemblyman Caputo's bill requires parents to report missing children within 12 hours.
Nassau County deputy executive Rob Walker believes Gang Green would fit in nicely with the county's planned $400 million sports and entertainment complex.
An appeals court ruled the Legislature did not overstep its authority by allowing the Human Services to end coverage for nearly 12,000 immigrants enrolled in the state's FamilyCare program.
Higgins is one of just 130 people in the world with Barth Syndrome - an extremely rare, and potentially fatal, genetic condition.
In June 2010, actress and Trenton native Amy Locane was involved in a car crash that ultimately killed a local woman. Locane was later charged with aggravated manslaughter.
The aid for cities was among dozens of items Gov. Chris Christie vetoed before signing the new state budget into law.
Imagine a coyote greet you at your door, or walking down your street! That's what people in two New Jersey towns said they're seeing on an almost daily basis, and now they're demanding help.
New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill and her family are moving into Drumthwacket, the governor's official residence in Princeton.
The man charged with murder in the fatal Chicago shooting of Loyola University student Sheridan Gorman now faces an additional federal gun charge.
NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani and rapper Cardi B announced Friday that 2-K applications will open in June. They also unveiled a jingle competition to build excitement for the program.
U.S. officials confirmed that an F-15E fighter jet went down over Iran.
The photo shows the entire planet, as well as the Northern and Southern lights.
NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani and rapper Cardi B announced Friday that 2-K applications will open in June. They also unveiled a jingle competition to build excitement for the program.
Good Friday is being marked by Christians around New York City during services at St. Patrick's Cathedral and the Way of the Cross procession in Brooklyn.
The New York International Auto Show will take over the Javits Center in New York City for 10 days starting Friday.
The New York Yankees look to continue their fast start to the 2026 MLB season as they take on the Miami Marlins at Yankee Stadium.
The New York City Council wants to make subways and buses free for some low-income riders through the city-run Fair Fares Program.
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.
New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill and her family are moving into Drumthwacket, the governor's official residence in Princeton.
A pastor in New Jersey was taken into custody by immigration agents while working at his day job, according to church members.
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.
A Long Island man accused of shooting his sister in the head with a crossbow pleaded not guilty to attempted murder Thursday.
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.
New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill and her family are moving into Drumthwacket, the governor's official residence in Princeton.
U.S. officials confirmed that an F-15E fighter jet went down over Iran.
One of the sources said Hegseth wants someone in the role who will implement President Trump and Hegseth's vision for the Army.
A pastor in New Jersey was taken into custody by immigration agents while working at his day job, according to church members.
President Trump has ousted Pam Bondi as attorney general, saying she will be taking a job in the private sector.
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.
A federal judge in New York has tossed out actor Blake Lively's sexual harassment claims against actor Justin Baldoni over their roles in the movie "It Ends With Us," but left intact a claim for retaliation.
Atlanta rapper Gucci Mane was lured to a Dallas studio for a meeting, then allegedly kidnapped and robbed by a group including rappers Pooh Shiesty and Big30.
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.
The New York Yankees look to continue their fast start to the 2026 MLB season as they take on the Miami Marlins at Yankee Stadium.
Jack Hughes had two goals and three assists as the Devils beat the Capitals 7-3 on Thursday night.
The Canadiens won their seventh game in a row to move closer to making the playoffs by defeating the Rangers 3-2 on Thursday.
Body camera video has been released of Tiger Woods' arrest, after a car crash in Florida. He has been charged with driving under the influence.
The New York Knicks beat the Memphis Grizzlies 130-119 on Wednesday 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.
Fans are in for a treat as the worlds of "Fire Country" and "Sheriff Country" collide this week in a two-hour crossover. Stars Max Thieriot and Matt Lauria spoke with CBS News New York's Cindy Hsu about the special event.
The Artemis II mission is now out of Earth's orbit and on its way to the moon, traveling at 4,700 mph. Kris Van Cleave reports.
It's a pleasant day temperature wise Friday with a warmer Saturday ahead. But, expect rain for Easter Sunday. CBS News New York Meteorologist John Elliott is tracking the showers.
The Way of the Cross procession took place starting Friday morning to commemorate Good Friday. CBS News New York's Doug Williams reports.
The Yankees are hosting the Miami Marlins in their home opener Friday afternoon. CBS News New York's Steve Overmyer reports.
