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Class Act is back for its fourth season, and we're starting the school year at Newark Tech in Essex County, New Jersey.
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Class Act is back for its fourth season, and we're starting the school year at Newark Tech in Essex County, New Jersey.
Officers appear to be gathered outside a home on Bergen Avenue, but few details have been released. CBS News New York's Aziza Shuler reports from the scene.
The woman was bitten on her back and leg while she was out with her dog.
Woodbridge schools are spearheading efforts to add new technology to help keep students safe. CBS News New York's Allen Devlin reports.
With longtime Mayor Steven Fulop opting not to run for another term, Jersey City now has seven candidates to choose from to replace him.
Prosecutors say four vehicles collided Sunday night, killing two of the drivers.
Join us this Friday morning live from Newark Tech in New Jersey.
The multi-vehicle crash shut down Ringwood Ave. on Sunday, and it's causing a 90-minute delayed opening for schools Monday. CBS News New York's Aziza Shuler has the latest.
There's a growing mission to bring the benefits of forests into surprisingly small spaces. Bradley Blackburn reports on the Tiny Forest movement in Summit, New Jersey.
Town officials said the county submitted plans to remove 34 trees near Washington Valley Park, but somewhere between 300-500 were actually cut down. CBS News New York's Nick Caloway reports.
The New Jersey rock star and his wife are pitching in with the government shutdown in its third week.
Republican Jack Ciattarelli's campaign has taken a step toward filing a lawsuit against his opponent, Democrat Mikie Sherrill.
The future of the Gateway Project, a lifeline linking New York and New Jersey, appears to hinge on what happens in Washington.
The Gateway Project relies on billions in federal funding to replace the aging Hudson River tunnel, a key link for Amtrak and New Jersey Transit trains. CBS News New York's Marcia Kramer reports.
Work continues on the Gateway Tunnel project Thursday, a day after President Trump said he's going to terminate funding for the crucial piece of infrastructure for New York City. CBS News New York's Elijah Westbrook has the latest.
The president says federal funding for the Gateway Tunnel project is being terminated, leaving the future of the project up in the air. CBS News New York's Elijah Westbrook reports.
Hillside Office of Emergency Management coordinator Mary Dawkins said 32 residents were displaced and five businesses were impacted, including a flower shop, barber shop and a bodega. CBS News New York's Nick Caloway reports.
Hillside Office of Emergency Management coordinator Mary Dawkins said 32 residents were displaced and six businesses were impacted, including a flower shop, beauty salon and a bodega. CBS News New York's Nick Caloway reports.
Firefighters are still on the scene battling hot spots, and people in the area are being asked to keep their windows closed and avoid the smoke. CBS News New York's Christina Fan reports.
A New Jersey woman who bought Broadway tickets online to celebrate her 9-year-old daughter's birthday says they were turned away at the theater because the tickets were invalid. CBS News New York's Mahsa Saeidi investigates.
Firefighters are still on the scene battling hot spots, and people in the area are being asked to keep their windows closed and avoid the smoke. CBS News New York's Christina Fan reports.
A New Jersey man has complete strangers to thank for saving his life from a burning car. CBS News New York's Nick Caloway spoke with one of the heroes, a state assemblyman who helped pull the man to safety.
Strong winds combined with flooding for a second day of miserable weather in the Tri-State Area. CBS News New York's Naveen Dhaliwal reports.
Coastal communities saw a second day of heavy winds and flooding. Water is receding, but there are still worries. CBS News New York's Naveen Dhaliwal reports.
Roads flooded, trees fell and waves crashed ashore as a nor'easter hit the New York City area and left a trail of problems.
Firefighters are putting out a large fire at an apartment building in the Norwood section of the Bronx.
A teenager was killed after being shot in the head, and police are looking for two men who they say ran from the scene in Brooklyn.
A Queens homeowner says that overgrown city trees on her block are creating a safety hazard at night.
MLS-leading Nashville SC pulled out a 1-0 victory over the New York Red Bulls on Wednesday night.
FC Cincinnati beat New York City FC 2-1 on Wednesday.
Firefighters are putting out a large fire at an apartment building in the Norwood section of the Bronx.
A teenager was killed after being shot in the head, and police are looking for two men who they say ran from the scene in Brooklyn.
A Queens homeowner says that overgrown city trees on her block are creating a safety hazard at night.
Neighbors say Flushing Meadows Corona Park has been falling into disrepair for years.
A New Yorker has tested positive for West Nile virus, the city health department announced Wednesday.
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.
Bayonne, New Jersey, is advancing to the next round of the Little League World Series.
Researchers say an alarming study on cognitive decline is specific to the African American community in Newark, New Jersey.
A former New Jersey correctional police officer pleaded guilty to smuggling contraband into Northern State Prison, Attorney General Jennifer Davenport announced Wednesday.
As we approach the 25th anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001, terror attacks, there is an ongoing fight to repair Jersey City's memorial for the victims.
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.
Long Island is getting a new soccer team. The United Soccer League has awarded a professional men's franchise to Long Island that is set to launch in 2028.
A fuel truck overturned on the Rockaway Turnpike on the border of Queens and Nassau County on Wednesday. CBS News New York's Jennifer Bisram reports.
An overturned gasoline tanker spilled thousands of gallons of fuel near JFK Airport late Wednesday morning. CBS News New York's Jennifer Bisram reports.
A kitten had to be rescued after becoming stranded Tuesday morning on Long Island's Sunrise Highway.
A tiny 8-week-old kitten was spotted by multiple drivers on top of the concrete median in the middle of the road.
As we approach the 25th anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001, terror attacks, there is an ongoing fight to repair Jersey City's memorial for the victims.
President Trump said Tuesday that the U.S. and Canada have reached a last-minute agreement to pause the 50% tariffs.
The New York City Council held an hours-long hearing Tuesday afternoon on the controversial new pied-à-terre tax rollout.
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.
A New Yorker has tested positive for West Nile virus, the city health department announced Wednesday.
Researchers say an alarming study on cognitive decline is specific to the African American community in Newark, New Jersey.
Moderna and Merck announced study results that reflect a "landmark moment" in treatment for one of the deadliest forms of skin cancer.
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.
"Today, Elwood and I lost a great friend and collaborator, and the world lost one of the most naturally innovative drummers and a great and true son of Texas," ZZ Top's Billy Gibbons said in a statement.
Brian Hickerson and his brother, Zach, made the 911 call that brought first responders to the apartment where Hayden Panettiere was found unresponsive.
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.
MLS-leading Nashville SC pulled out a 1-0 victory over the New York Red Bulls on Wednesday night.
FC Cincinnati beat New York City FC 2-1 on Wednesday.
Pete Alonso's drive down the left-field line in the seventh inning was ruled foul, and the New York Yankees took advantage of that reprieve, scoring twice in the top of the eighth to beat the Baltimore Orioles 5-3 on Wednesday night.
Bayonne, New Jersey, is advancing to the next round of the Little League World Series.
Carson Benge hitting a two-run homer to conclude an impressive series, helping the Mets beat the Padres 4-2 on Wednesday.
A Queens homeowner says that overgrown city trees on her block are creating a safety hazard at night.
Neighbors say Flushing Meadows Corona Park has been falling into disrepair for years.
The owner of a beloved Harlem food truck known for its burgers under $5 is retiring and selling the business.
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.
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 FDNY is battling a three-alarm fire at an apartment building Thursday morning in the Bronx.
Parts of the Tri-State Area are under a flood watch as downpours and storms return Thursday afternoon. CBS News New York Meteorologist Tony Sadiku has the forecast.
Greenpoint business owners and elected officials are expected to rally against potential G train shutdowns in December. CBS News New York's Elijah Westbrook reports.
A 17-year-old was fatally shot in the head Wednesday night in Brooklyn. Now, police are looking for two men who ran from the scene. CBS News New York's Christina Fan reports.
CBS News New York's Lonnie Quinn has your First Alert Forecast for August 19 at 11 p.m.
