Court appearance for Rep. LaMonica McIver
New Jersey Democratic Rep. LaMonica McIver appeared virtually before a federal judge in Newark Wednesday morning after being charged with assault, resisting arrest, and impeding federal officers.
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New Jersey Democratic Rep. LaMonica McIver appeared virtually before a federal judge in Newark Wednesday morning after being charged with assault, resisting arrest, and impeding federal officers.
The highway has been shut down in both directions for months of repairs after multiple sinkholes were discovered.
Dashcam video shows the moments before a dump truck slammed into a home in Woodbury Heights, New Jersey, on Tuesday afternoon.
A New Jersey elementary school security guard accidentally discharged his weapon in the staff bathroom while students were in their classrooms, officials said.
New Jersey health officials are warning people who attended Thursday's Shakira concert that a concertgoer had the measles.
The Justice Department also announced it would be dropping the misdemeanor trespassing charge against Newark Mayor Ras Baraka.
NJ Transit trains are back up and running Tuesday after a rail strike disrupted service for several days. CBS News New York's Elijah Westbrook reports.
Rep. LaMonica McIver spoke out after being charged with assault and impeding law enforcement at a Newark detention facility earlier this month. CBS News New York's Christina Fan reports.
NJ residents are getting ready to vote for a new governor in the June 2025 primary elections, and Tuesday was the last day to register.
The federal trespassing charge against Newark Mayor Ras Baraka has been dismissed, but Rep. LaMonica McIver is now facing charges. CBS News New York's Christina Fan reports.
NJ Transit service resumes Tuesday after the agency reached a tentative agreement with the engineers union to end their strike. CBS News New York's Elijah Westbrook reports.
Authorities allege Joseph Kling caused the Jones Road Wildfire when he started a bonfire and left before putting it out.
The new developments are linked to a scuffle outside an ICE facility in Newark. CBS News New York's Dick Brennan reports.
Baraka was arrested outside Delaney Hall, an ICE facility in Newark, during a visit with members of New Jersey's congressional delegation.
President Trump invited Francesca Mani to the White House after she spent years advocating for the "Take it Down Act." CBS News New York's Tim McNicholas reports.
A brawl broke out at a New Jersey mall after hundreds of teenagers showed up. Police say the whole thing started on social media. CBS News York's Nick Caloway reports.
NJ Transit and the engineers union reached a deal to end the strike, but trains are still not running. CBS News New York's Christine Sloan reports.
A tentative deal was reached Sunday to end the NJ Transit strike, but trains are still not running Monday. CBS News New York's Christine Sloan has the latest.
NJ Transit rail engineers reached a tentative agreement with the agency Sunday night, but trains won't return to normal service until Tuesday. CBS News New York's Elijah Westbrook and Christina Fan have team coverage for the commute.
The NJ Transit strike is over after the engineers union approved the deal, but service will not immediately resume. CBS News New York's Kristie Keleshian reports.
NJ Transit CEO Kris Kolluri and Gov. Phil Murphy announced train service will resume after a tentative deal with the engineers union was reached.
NJ Transit trains are still not running Sunday morning as the engineers' strike enters its third day. Talks are set to continue Sunday with a mediator at NJ Transit headquarters in Newark.
Striking NJ Transit engineers held the picket line for a second day. CBS News New York's Alecia Reid reports.
As the NJ Transit strike continues, the engineers union and state officials gave an update about where the negotiation stands. CBS News New York's Alecia Reid reports.
The NJ Transit rail strike enters a second day Saturday, but the agency says negotiations will continue throughout the weekend. CBS News New York's John Dias reports.
The toucans were transported to the Bronx Zoo in poor condition after being found stuffed inside the dashboard of a car at the United States-Mexico border.
New York City Comptroller Mark Levine is giving a thumbs up to Gov. Kathy Hochul and Mayor Zohran Mamdani's proposed pied-à-terre tax. His approval, however, comes with several caveats.
The Suffolk County Police Department has converted a seized 2020 Corvette Stingray Coupe into a full-fledged police car, with lights and siren, to raise awareness about driving while under the influence.
Applications for the Little Apple program open Thursday. It will provide full-day care for 40 children ranging from 6 weeks to 3 years old.
A man's body was found under the rubble after an explosion and fire at home in South Richmond Hill, Queens Thursday, police confirmed.
The toucans were transported to the Bronx Zoo in poor condition after being found stuffed inside the dashboard of a car at the United States-Mexico border.
New York City Comptroller Mark Levine is giving a thumbs up to Gov. Kathy Hochul and Mayor Zohran Mamdani's proposed pied-à-terre tax. His approval, however, comes with several caveats.
Applications for the Little Apple program open Thursday. It will provide full-day care for 40 children ranging from 6 weeks to 3 years old.
A man's body was found under the rubble after an explosion and fire at home in South Richmond Hill, Queens Thursday, police confirmed.
Residents said anti-Muslim vandalism was found on at least eight stop signs in the area of Carto Circle in Deer Park.
Some residual showers may linger into early Sunday morning, but the majority of the rainfall should be over by sunrise.
Amtrak announced Thursday it is suing Metro-North for allegedly blocking nonrevenue trains on a portion of the busy Northeast Corridor for over two months.
The Tri-State Area has the dirtiest air in the U.S. east of Texas, according to The American Lung Association's newly released "State of the Air" report.
Colder weather returns to the New York City area this week with sub-freezing temperatures in the suburbs.
New York City's balmy weather proved to be record-breaking for the date of April 15.
The DOJ is suing New Jersey and Gov. Mikie Sherrill over recent legislation limiting the power of ICE agents in the Garden State.
Keyport residents say they're on edge because of dozens of cancer cases over the years in a neighborhood near the former Aeromarine landfill.
Purdue Pharma, the maker of OxyContin, is set to be dissolved as a massive legal settlement resolving thousands of lawsuits takes effect.
Ruth Benjamin, 81, was seated at a table near the front of the Ivy Hill Laundromat in Newark, N.J., when two vehicles crashed into the business Monday.
New Jersey Rep. Tom Kean Jr. has been absent from Congress for more than six weeks due to a medical issue, he said.
The Suffolk County Police Department has converted a seized 2020 Corvette Stingray Coupe into a full-fledged police car, with lights and siren, to raise awareness about driving while under the influence.
Residents said anti-Muslim vandalism was found on at least eight stop signs in the area of Carto Circle in Deer Park.
Rumblings of a possible LIRR strike are putting commuters on edge. The MTA says it's preparing for a potential walkout, while union leaders say they're fighting for a fair deal.
Delays are still lingering after a Long Island Rail Road train hit debris Wednesday morning in one of the East River tunnels.
Diana Kutateladze had nearly twice the legal limit of of alcohol in her system when she caused a deadly, high-speed six-car wreck on the Southern State Parkway in Hempstead, prosecutors said.
New York City Comptroller Mark Levine is giving a thumbs up to Gov. Kathy Hochul and Mayor Zohran Mamdani's proposed pied-à-terre tax. His approval, however, comes with several caveats.
Applications for the Little Apple program open Thursday. It will provide full-day care for 40 children ranging from 6 weeks to 3 years old.
The DOJ is suing New Jersey and Gov. Mikie Sherrill over recent legislation limiting the power of ICE agents in the Garden State.
New York City officials, transportation advocates, and Families for Safe Streets are calling on state leaders to pass the "Stop Super Speeders Act."
Fed chief Jerome Powell said he will remain as a governor on the central bank's board after his term as chair ends on May 15.
Keyport residents say they're on edge because of dozens of cancer cases over the years in a neighborhood near the former Aeromarine landfill.
The B.R.O. Experience Foundation uses cognitive behavioral therapy, mentorship and creative expression to support men of color navigating identity.
Travelers at Newark Airport may have been exposed to an individual with measles, New Jersey health officials warn.
The Tri-State Area has the dirtiest air in the U.S. east of Texas, according to The American Lung Association's newly released "State of the Air" report.
The 16th Annual Lustgarten Foundation New York City Walk for Pancreatic Cancer Research was held Sunday in Battery Park City.
"The Ed Sullivan Show" on CBS brought the evolution of rock music into America's living rooms. More than 50 years after Sullivan died, he's getting the ultimate rock 'n' roll honor.
Megan Thee Stallion has decided to end her run with "Moulin Rouge! The Musical" early, the Broadway show announced on Monday.
The woman accusing Harvey Weinstein of raping her at a Manhattan hotel room in 2013 took the stand Monday in the third trial of the disgraced movie mogul.
Ticketmaster will be rereleasing tickets for Harry Styles' upcoming concerts in New York City that were originally purchased by scalpers, the company says.
The upcoming fashion exhibit at the Metropolitan Museum of Art includes 25 mannequins based on real bodies.
The Washington Nationals routed the reeling New York Mets 14-2 on a rainy Wednesday night at Citi Field.
Nathan Eovaldi delivered seven scoreless innings as the Rangers blanked the Yankees 3-0, snapping New York's hot streak and avoiding a sweep in Arlington.
The New York Knicks routed the Atlanta Hawks 126-97 on Tuesday night for a 3-2 lead in the first-round playoff series.
The New York Mets breezed to an 8-0 victory over the Washington Nationals on Tuesday night.
Two former Fordham basketball players were permanently banned by the NCAA on Tuesday for their roles in a point-shaving scheme.
Have you ever wondered what happens to a restaurant's leftover or unsold food at the end of the day? Food access advocates say it could make a big difference if it were served to the community.
A new report finds a shortage of courts, fields and swimming pools in some New York City neighborhoods.
Residents living near New York City's busiest airports say the noise overhead has escalated from a nuisance to a health concern.
Construction began Tuesday on a major redesign of Flatbush Avenue in Brooklyn.
On April 22, state lawmakers have passed their sixth extension to buy more time to settle the state budget. With the April 1 deadline already long gone and the clock still ticking, leaders and patients at community health centers in Harlem are worried about funding.
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.
A 5-year-old from Atlanta went viral on launch day and captured hearts around the world. On Friday, he and his parents will meet the astronauts part of the Artemis II mission.
New Jersey crews are working to fix a water main that gave way Thursday morning in an industrial area in Carldstadt.
A new project will help protect a South Brooklyn neighborhood from flooding during intense storms.
Bronx Zoo staff helped rehabilitate 14 toucans after they were found stuffed inside the dashboard of a car at the United States-Mexico border.
The NYPD and Bronx district attorney announced more than a dozen arrests for stealing at least 15 cars and more than 700 car parts.
