N.J. Assemblyman Says Panic Alarms In Schools Should Be A 'Mandate'
New Jersey Assemblyman Ralph Caputo (D-Belleville) said Monday that panic buttons should be a "mandate" for every public school in the state.
Watch CBS News
New Jersey Assemblyman Ralph Caputo (D-Belleville) said Monday that panic buttons should be a "mandate" for every public school in the state.
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 woman died after an argument turned violent, and she was stabbed multiple times in Lincoln Terrace Park.
There are mounting questions and frustration over New York City's pied-à-terre tax, and they're not likely to end soon.
With their 2-1 win over the Padres on Monday night, the Mets have now won 10 of 13.
Residents in Keyport, New Jersey, have been saying for months they fear a cancer cluster in their community that sits near a former landfill and aircraft hub.
There was a pair of protests Monday in Jersey City, New Jersey, including one against Mayor James Solomon's proposed 15.5% tax hike due to a deficit he blames on the past administration.
A woman died after an argument turned violent, and she was stabbed multiple times in Lincoln Terrace Park.
There are mounting questions and frustration over New York City's pied-à-terre tax, and they're not likely to end soon.
Mount Vernon Mayor Shawyn Patterson-Howard is sharing her gratitude after surviving two life-threatening health challenges.
The historic Art Deco bathhouse at Jacob Riis Park is getting a new life as the Rockaway Ocean Club. But as the long-dormant building reopens, some locals are questioning who will have access to its amenities.
Luigi Mangione's New York state trial on second-degree murder charges is being delayed.
Rainy weather returns to the New York City area Sunday, bringing with it the threat of flooding.
Bayonne, New Jersey, is heading to the Little League World Series after beating Darien, Connecticut, in the Metro Region Tournament on Friday.
We're in great shape on this Friday as we gear up for another weekend.
The potential for severe storms and downpours returns to the Tri-State Area Monday as sweltering temperatures continue.
Monday will be a First Alert Weather Day due to the possibility of afternoon and evening thunderstorms and high heat indices near 100 degrees.
Residents in Keyport, New Jersey, have been saying for months they fear a cancer cluster in their community that sits near a former landfill and aircraft hub.
There was a pair of protests Monday in Jersey City, New Jersey, including one against Mayor James Solomon's proposed 15.5% tax hike due to a deficit he blames on the past administration.
Amtrak is reopening part of the 116-year-old East River Tunnel that underwent major renovations after being damaged by Hurricane Sandy in 2012.
Rainy weather returns to the New York City area Sunday, bringing with it the threat of flooding.
A Newark Police sergeant in an unmarked SUV was following a driver who then fatally struck a teenage pedestrian, officials say.
There was a gathering Monday in the Long Island town of Shirley to denounce the words of hate scrawled on a banner. CBS News New York's Carolyn Gusoff has the story.
Elected officials and Islamic leaders on Long Island gathered Monday to condemn an act of hate that took place over the weekend.
Elected officials and Islamic leaders on Long Island gathered Monday to condemn an act of hate that took place over the weekend. CBS News New York's Carolyn Gusoff reports.
A double shooting in Hempstead has been ruled a murder-suicide, Nassau County Police say.
The third annual Black Wall Street Festival was held Saturday afternoon in Hempstead.
There are mounting questions and frustration over New York City's pied-à-terre tax, and they're not likely to end soon.
There was a pair of protests Monday in Jersey City, New Jersey, including one against Mayor James Solomon's proposed 15.5% tax hike due to a deficit he blames on the past administration.
Randy Mastro, a former federal prosecutor who has held high City Hall posts in two administrations, is raising the issue of open primaries, where all registered voters can participate regardless of party affiliation.
Americans think more young people in office would make politics better.
President Trump headed to Long Island Friday to campaign with Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman, whom he has endorsed for governor of New York.
Two more deaths have been reported in connection to the Legionnaires' disease cluster on the Upper East Side, health officials said Friday.
Jones Beach is back open for swimmers after it was prohibited due to elevated bacterial levels. The rare shutdown took place from Thursday afternoon through midday Friday.
New Yorkers who buy their own health insurance could pay more as insurers file requests with the State Department of Financial Services to increase premiums.
In a wide-ranging interview with the CBS News partner BBC News, Hunter Biden grew emotional as he discussed his father's condition, describing it as very sad to watch.
The New York Hotel and Gaming Trades Council claims The High Line Hotel tested positive for Legionella bacteria twice this summer.
Hayden Panettiere, who starred in "Remember the Titans" as a child actor and rose to fame in the series "Heroes," has died at the age of 36. The coroner's office says she was found in cardiac arrest.
The lineup for the 2026 Global Citizen Festival in New York City was announced Thursday.
Latin music stars Marc Anthony, Feid, and others are set to perform at a benefit concert in Miami on August 16.
Actor and comedian Bowen Yang will portray Mary Todd Lincoln in Broadway's "Oh, Mary!" for a limited 12-week run starting in September.
Designer John Galliano is known for his theatrical and dramatic designs, but his legacy is also marked by antisemitic and racist comments.
With their 2-1 win over the Padres on Monday night, the Mets have now won 10 of 13.
Bruno Damiani scored his first two goals of the season, and the Philadelphia Union rallied from two goals down to beat New York City FC 3-2 on Sunday night at Yankee Stadium.
Christian Scott pitched into the seventh inning and Luis Torrens hit a two-run homer Sunday, helping the surging Mets to a 4-3 win over the Nationals and a three-game series sweep.
Ben Rice hit a tiebreaking home run in the 10th inning and the Yankees beat the Blue Jays 4-3 on Sunday to avoid a three-game sweep.
One of Tommy John's biggest legacies to MLB was his comeback elbow reconstruction surgery that now bears his name.
The historic Art Deco bathhouse at Jacob Riis Park is getting a new life as the Rockaway Ocean Club. But as the long-dormant building reopens, some locals are questioning who will have access to its amenities.
Some residents of a Queens building say a temporary boiler truck parked outside has become a nearly two-year fixture, emitting smoke they say drifts into their homes.
Harlem Week 2026 brings past and present Harlemites together to honor the neighborhood's legacy.
Parents in Harlem say their children's walk to summer camp is littered with trash, illegal dumping and a growing encampment.
A specialized program from God's Love We Deliver is serving nearly 400 veterans with medically tailored meals, while helping combat isolation and ease the challenges of life after military service.
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.
The United States and Iran still don't have a deal in place, and President Trump is threatening to bomb longtime U.S. ally Oman as the battle over the Strait of Hormuz continues. CBS News' Jarred Hill reports.
Corning in New York, Essex in Connecticut and Cape May in New Jersey are all in the running for best Christmas town.
Paramount wants the 12 states that are suing to post a $1.9 billion bond to cover financial losses while the $111 billion merger is stuck on hold pending a trial.
New York City residents who have questions and frustrations over the city's pied-à-terre will be able to voice their concerns Tuesday. CBS News New York's Aziza Shuler reports.
An argument turned deadly after a woman was stabbed multiple times in a park in Crown Heights, Brooklyn. CBS News New York's Christina Fan reports.
