NJ State Sen. Pres. Sweeney Will Block 2 Of Gov. Christie's Education Proposals
State Senate President Stephen Sweeney says he'll block two major education reform proposals sought by New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie.
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State Senate President Stephen Sweeney says he'll block two major education reform proposals sought by New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie.
"Jersey Shore" cast member Ronnie Ortiz-Magro has been admitted into a pretrial intervention program that will allow him to avoid a criminal record for an assault that was shown on the first season of the MTV reality series.
New Jersey lawmakers are proposing a law that would require parents to report a missing child within 24 hours.
The Governor's Education Transformation Task Force is preparing a series of reports to be submitted to Gov. Chris Christie, who has said education reform is a top priority now that the state's budget for next year has been signed.
New Jersey is host to many big name concerts and performances this season. Here's a quick guide to some not-to-be-missed summer shows in the Garden State, along with all the traveling and tailgating information you need.
Last year, 120 beagles were rescued from a research lab that had suddenly closed its doors. Many of the dogs and their new owners gathered Sunday for a very special reunion.
Police say a year-old child fell about nine feet from the balcony of a house in Tom's River.
Federal officials are still working to determine what caused a small plane crash in northern New Jersey this weekend that left the pilot seriously injured.
Coast Guard crews have come to the aid of a diver who collapsed aboard a recreational boat off the central New Jersey coast.
Sex assault charges have been filed against a 79-year-old convicted sex offender following an incident at a lemonade stand run by three young girls in southern New Jersey.
Federal aviation officials say one person was injured when a small plane crashed Saturday afternoon while trying to land at a northern New Jersey airport.
Not only do offices have to worry about keeping bed bugs out of the workplace, they also have to try to keep employees from blaming each other for the problem.
New Jersey's bill would stop automatic payroll deductions of union dues from public employees' paychecks. Assembly Speaker Sheila Oliver says the legislation is "dead on arrival" in the lower house.
What's the deal with all the road signs? It's a questions being asked in Fair Haven and all across New Jersey these days.
Those who test positive will need a doctor's letter saying there's a legitimate medical reason and that they're still fit for duty.
There was another bear scare in New Jersey Wednesday, and this time, the unwelcome beast was brought down with the help of a tranquilizer dart.
A jury has returned a mixed verdict in the case of a northern New Jersey mayor caught up in the state's largest public corruption case.
Plenty of fights in Seaside Heights, N.J., have aired on MTV's "Jersey Shore," but none have resulted in quite as many arrests as this past holiday weekend.
If you've got a craving for an ostrich egg omelet you might need to find something else to eat.
When the lawnmower comes around, most nine-year-olds probably wouldn't think to watch and learn.
Prosecutors claim former Secaucus Mayor Dennis Elwell accepted a $10,000 bribe from a man posing as a crooked developer looking for help with a hotel project.
Police said multiple shots were fired in the dispute, but it's not clear how many shooters and weapons were involved.
Essex County authorities say one man was fatally stabbed and another injured during an incident early Sunday on a street in downtown Orange.
Police in New Jersey are investigating a shooting at a family owned grocery store in Plainfield.
While the sale of fireworks is illegal in New York, New Jersey, Massachusetts and Delaware, beaches and backyards in those states and others could be more explosive than ever this year.
Stony Brook University professor Timothy Glotch is one of 10 scientists selected to shape research plans for NASA's next Artemis missions.
The struggle for some dementia patients and caregivers just to get through the day can be daunting and stressful, but some programs in New York are helping alleviate stress.
Social media influencers are driving a dangerous trend of people trespassing to explore abandoned buildings, New York State Police say.
Amuri Greene is charged with murder and attempted murder, in addition to other counts, after police said he shot 7-month-old Kaori Patterson-Moore in East Williamsburg.
The Yankees beat the Marlins 8-2 in their home opener Friday for their second 6-1 start in three seasons.
Stony Brook University professor Timothy Glotch is one of 10 scientists selected to shape research plans for NASA's next Artemis missions.
The struggle for some dementia patients and caregivers just to get through the day can be daunting and stressful, but some programs in New York are helping alleviate stress.
Social media influencers are driving a dangerous trend of people trespassing to explore abandoned buildings, New York State Police say.
Amuri Greene is charged with murder and attempted murder, in addition to other counts, after police said he shot 7-month-old Kaori Patterson-Moore in East Williamsburg.
For the last three decades, the Way of the Cross procession across the Brooklyn Bridge has marked the solemn occasion, giving Christian New Yorkers a sense of togetherness at a time when many say it's badly needed.
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.
Stony Brook University professor Timothy Glotch is one of 10 scientists selected to shape research plans for NASA's next Artemis missions.
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 Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill and her family are moving into Drumthwacket, the governor's official residence in Princeton.
The search for the second crew member, a weapons system officer, is continuing, two U.S. officials said.
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 Yankees beat the Marlins 8-2 in their home opener Friday for their second 6-1 start in three seasons.
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.
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.
"Titanique," an exaggerated farce of the 1997 blockbuster film "Titanic," is now making a splash on Broadway. CBS News New York's Dave Carlin reports.
Police say Amuri Greene shot 7-month-old Kaori Patterson-Moore in Brooklyn. CBS News New York's Ali Bauman reports.
The struggle for some dementia patients and caregivers just to get through the day can be daunting and stressful, to say the least, but as CBS News New York's Cindy Hsu shows us, there are programs that are breaking the stigma and alleviating some of that stress.
Social media influencers are driving a dangerous trend of people trespassing to explore abandoned buildings, New York State Police say. CBS News New York's Tony Aiello reports.
Two American crew members ejected from the jet and one was rescued by U.S. military helicopters. CBS News New York's Tim McNicholas reports.
