NJ Panel Advances Internet Lottery Ticket Plan
Proponents say it's not yet clear how long it would take to establish an electronic ticket buying system, noting that many issues would have to be addressed.
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Proponents say it's not yet clear how long it would take to establish an electronic ticket buying system, noting that many issues would have to be addressed.
Two of the 10 Northeast states that agreed to dedicate millions of dollars to reduce carbon emissions and promote green energy have reneged on their promise, instead diverting substantial funds to saving their budgets.
A stubborn warehouse fire made it a tough Saturday for emergency crews in New Jersey.
Four New Jersey Yeshiva students have been charged with bias intimidation after being accused of harassing a black school bus driver.
Family and loved ones were mourning a New Jersey church trustee, who died after being struck by a vehicle police said was carjacked in West Orange Friday morning.
Talks are ongoing between the Christie administration and standardbred breeders about saving horse racing at the Meadowlands.
Police in South Orange are on the lookout for a gunman who held up a Seton Hall student, and unlike most crimes, the entire incident was caught on camera.
New Jersey residents who are looking to save some money on their holiday shopping – like paying only half of the sales tax on items, or no sales tax at all – need look no further than Paterson.
Democratic leaders who demanded that the top Assembly Republican apologize may have gotten more than they asked for.
The Internet gambling would be run by Atlantic City casinos and would include all games, including poker, that can be played at casinos.
Police say the four bodies discovered near Long Island's Gilgo Beach were all women. Now, one family is waiting to hear if their missing daughter was one of the victims.
It's possible N.J. will be credited nearly half the $271 million it owes the federal government for a scrapped NY-NJ rail tunnel.
By a vote of 7-4, , a state Senate committee approved a bill that would permit counties and towns to set aside a percentage of their public contracts for companies that employ ex-cons.
Police said a serial killer may have abandoned four bodies found Saturday and Monday -- each apparently dumped from a vehicle -- along the desolate stretch of Ocean Parkway near Gilgo Beach.
It is new way for robbers to take your purse -- drive by and snatch it from the window. One man has managed to steal hundreds of dollars from women in New Jersey. And he's still on the loose.
Deputy Assembly Speaker John McKeon wants Attorney General Paula Dow to open a criminal inquiry.
Measures to expand off-track betting options and create exchange wagering on horse racing are up for votes. So too is a measure that would push legalized sports betting one step closer to reality.
Backers said the idea was to cut the district's electric bill.
Wildlife officials have said the hunt, which ended at dusk on Saturday, was needed to reduce a black bear population now thought to number about 3,400.
Federal immigration authorities say a New Jersey man charged with drunken driving and vehicular homicide in the death of an off-duty police officer must remain jailed even though he has posted bail.
Motorists are again seeing sharply higher prices at the pumps in New Jersey.
More charges have been filed against a northern New Jersey housing inspector already accused of pressuring a woman for sexual favors.
Pet owners who witness their animals being killed by another creature cannot seek damages for emotional distress, a New Jersey appellate court has ruled.
A woman's freedom to choose may hit a speed bump of sorts in New Jersey, where new license plates pushing a pro-life position are about to hit the road.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani says he's unleashing a citywide pothole repair blitz this weekend.
Here's how New Yorkers can go solar while protecting their pocketbooks.
Overhead wire problems at the Portal Bridge forced the suspension of some NJ Transit service Friday morning.
The U.S. military has confirmed that all six crew members were killed when an American KC-135 refueling plane taking part in the Iran war crashed in western Iraq.
Two towing companies were forced to pay back thousands after City Hall said they overcharged New Yorkers last year, so how are they still able to tow cars on behalf of the city?
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani says he's unleashing a citywide pothole repair blitz this weekend.
Here's how New Yorkers can go solar while protecting their pocketbooks.
Overhead wire problems at the Portal Bridge forced the suspension of some NJ Transit service Friday morning.
Two towing companies were forced to pay back thousands after City Hall said they overcharged New Yorkers last year, so how are they still able to tow cars on behalf of the city?
The NYC DEP has announced plans to clean Flushing Creek with chlorine, sparking outrage among some environmentalists.
It will be rainy on Thursday morning, and the weather will change to snow as temperatures drop across the Tri-State Area.
Thunderstorms are expected in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut this weekend after severe weather hit the Midwest.
Periods of rain will move through the New York area Thursday, but spring temperatures are on the way for the weekend.
Snow and rain will make for messy morning and evening commutes for New Yorkers on Tuesday. It's a First Alert Weather Day.
The Tri-State Area's weekend is looking like a tale of two seasons with both snow and sunshine.
Overhead wire problems at the Portal Bridge forced the suspension of some NJ Transit service Friday morning.
A New Jersey toddler's death after falling more than 20 stories has prompted new legislation designed to ensure windows are properly guarded in apartment buildings across the state.
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.
Gov. Mikie Sherrill hosted a ceremonial first train ride across the Portal North Bridge, designed to replace the trouble-plagued, 116-year-old Portal Bridge that long caused delays for commuters.
Two of New Jersey's biggest cities, Jersey City and Newark, are joining a push to bring FIFA World Cup celebrations to local streets.
Jones Beach will host a series of special events commemorating America's 250th birthday this summer.
A Long Island woman is reuniting with the NYU Langone medical team that helped deliver her baby after she suffered from kidney failure.
A chilling cold case that goes back 52 years has been solved on Long Island, police say. DNA technology linked a former Oceanside sanitation worker to Barbara Waldman's 1974 murder.
Warmer weather has melted our frozen waterways, but that's giving rise to unusual hazards. The unusually cold winter uprooted docks, and sent debris into the bays and the Long Island Sound.
It will be rainy on Thursday morning, and the weather will change to snow as temperatures drop across the Tri-State Area.
A New Jersey toddler's death after falling more than 20 stories has prompted new legislation designed to ensure windows are properly guarded in apartment buildings across the state.
An aerial refueling tanker crashed in Western Iraq, U.S. officials said.
Gov. Mikie Sherrill hosted a ceremonial first train ride across the Portal North Bridge, designed to replace the trouble-plagued, 116-year-old Portal Bridge that long caused delays for commuters.
President Trump ordered the release of 172 million barrels of oil from the U.S.'s Strategic Petroleum Reserve on Wednesday, after oil prices rocketed to their highest levels in years amid the U.S.'s war with Iran.
About 30 U.S. service members remained hospitalized Tuesday after an Iranian drone strike in Kuwait.
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 new study shows toxic forever chemicals known as PFAS may be entering the food chain on Long Island through contaminated soil, water and air.
Erik Lochtefeld is back to acting and marathon training after a glioblastoma diagnosis and complex surgery at NYU Langone.
HHS Secretary RFK Jr. wants the popular coffee chains to prove their surgery drinks are safe for teens and suggested the Trump administration could place limits on your cup of coffee.
Failed contract agreements between Mount Sinai and Anthem have caused thousands of New York patients to lose in-network care.
Legendary New York City television news anchor Ernie Anastos has died. His wife says he died early Thursday morning of pneumonia.
Ballerina Misty Copeland responded to controversial comments made by actor Timothée Chalamet when he appeared to dismiss the significance of ballet and opera, saying, "No one cares."
A woman was arrested on Sunday for firing multiple shots at the Beverly Hills home of Rihanna, Los Angeles Police Department officials say.
Actress Daryl Hannah explains why the depiction of herself in the FX miniseries "Love Story" is unacceptable in an op-ed in Friday's New York Times.
Justin Timberlake is suing Sag Harbor to prevent the release of bodycam video of his 2024 arrest for driving while intoxicated on Long Island.
Alexis Lafreniere had a goal and an assist to lead the New York Rangers to a 6-3 victory over the Winnipeg Jets on Thursday night.
The Hawks extended the NBA's longest current winning streak to eight games, beating the Nets 108-97 on Thursday night.
Mikael Backlund recorded his 600th career NHL point with a third-period goal in the Flames' 5-4 win over the Devils on Thursday night.
Zuby Ejiofor had 21 points as No. 13 St. John's opened the defense of last year's Big East Tournament title with an 85-72 win over Providence in the quarterfinals Thursday.
The New York Knicks rallied to beat the Utah Jazz 134-117 on Wednesday night to snap a two-game losing streak.
The NYC DEP has announced plans to clean Flushing Creek with chlorine, sparking outrage among some environmentalists.
Neighbors and local businesses in Long Island City, Queens, say rental trucks parked on streets are impacting daily operations.
Erik Lochtefeld is back to acting and marathon training after a glioblastoma diagnosis and complex surgery at NYU Langone.
Manhattan historians recently discovered a link to the Underground Railroad at the Merchant's House Museum.
The National Dance Institute in Harlem hosts a special camp twice a year to bring together dancers with and without special needs for a dance camp, proving anyone can take center stage.
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.
College basketball analyst, Andy Katz, talks with CBS News New York's Chris Wragge about the start to March Madness beginning this weekend with Selection Sunday.
NJ Transit President Kris Kolluri spoke with CBS News New York's Chris Wragge and Mary Calvi after a downed wire at the Portal Bridge snarled the morning commute.
Dan Sohail, 36, faces a number of federal and state charges, including hate crimes.
CBS News New York's Mary Calvi and Chris Wragge share their memories of their friend and colleague Ernie Anastos.
New York City Department of Consumer and Worker Protection Commissioner Samuel Levine said he thinks solar panels can be a great deal, but he advises consumers to slow down. CBS News New York's Mahsa Saeidi reports.
