Flood Fears Intensify As Rain Continues To Drench New Jersey
Heavy rains drenched already flood-weary communities in New Jersey on Thursday, forcing thousands of residents to prepare for disaster.
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Heavy rains drenched already flood-weary communities in New Jersey on Thursday, forcing thousands of residents to prepare for disaster.
Bird watchers are all a flutter after a pink-footed goose was spotted in New Jersey. Serious birders have been getting up early to see the unusual sight.
Assembly Health and Senior Services Committee chairman Herb Conway said the bill was a "recipe for disaster." The Burlington County Democrat, who also is a physician, said it could lead to outbreaks of preventable diseases.
Lawmakers passed a law more than a year ago to allow pot for patients with certain medical conditions, but exactly how it's done has been bogged down in the rule-making process.
The rain moved out Monday morning but it left its mark across the Tri-State.
They witnessed history and in some cases had a hand in shaping it, and now they're sharing their incredible stories.
A northern New Jersey man accused of fatally stabbing his ex-wife 84 times last summer and covering her face with a Halloween pig mask has been indicted on murder and weapons charges
Search crews are still looking for a man who reportedly fell through ice on a pond in New Jersey.
With the warmer weather, black bears were starting to come out of their dens in northern New Jersey in search of food.
There's seemingly no end in sight for the pain at the pump. The price of a gallon of regular gas jumped 17 cents on Friday, to about $3.26, on the New Jersey Turnpike and the Garden State Parkway.
New Jersey's largest health insurer will make restitution and has paid a $500,000 penalty over the way it handled some Medicare claims.
A judge has found a New Jersey woman not guilty by reason of insanity in the strangulation murder of her 4-year-old daughter and the attempted murder of her 6-year-old daughter.
It's a wee bit early, but perhaps the recent warm spell has roused sleepy hungry bears and lured them from their winter dens.
Chief Petty Officer 1st Class Kristin Werner received her new insignia of rank during a ceremony in Cape May, N.J.
Budget problems may result in fewer police patrolling the streets of one of the Garden State's most violent cities. A third of the officers are scheduled to be laid off, fueling fears that cuts will mean a rise in crime.
An anti-bullying video created by some central New Jersey middle school students has become an Internet sensation, thanks largely to publicity spawned by the pop star whose recent hit song was reworked for the production.
Happy to wield a veto pen, seemingly eager to lambast anyone and anything that stands in his way and apt to use sarcasm to make his points, Christie is a phenomenon--and not just in New Jersey.
For the second day in a row, the Tri-State area welcomed a superstar to the local NBA mix. Deron Williams managed to impress during his introductory press conference Thursday, despite being coy about his future with the club beyond 2012.
A rally at the New Jersey Statehouse this Friday is just one of many being held across the country.
This is the first winter since a new state law took effect, holding drivers responsible for clearing snow and ice from their vehicles, and police have been writing citations.
He's gone, but not forgotten. A mother and father are so desperate to find their missing son they hope a billboard will help them crack the case.
Legislation that proponents say would close loopholes in New Jersey's law regarding mass layoffs may soon go before the full Assembly.
A former southern New Jersey high school track coach who had a sexual relationship with a 16-year-old student has been sentenced to six years in prison.
State Supreme Court Chief Justice Stuart Rabner made a splash in December when he ordered six of the nation's biggest mortgage lenders into court to show why their foreclosure operations shouldn't be suspended over reports of widespread irregularities.
Strong winds nearly destroyed a family's home in New Jersey on Saturday when a 90-foot red oak crashed through a roof in Glen Rock.
Law enforcement officials found a home laboratory and a shed full of explosives at a home in Denville, New Jersey.
The Second Round Foundation, founded by Sandra and Jalen Brunson, aims to help provide young people with what they need to thrive in the future.
A Westchester County woman alleges video shows her husband, who has Alzheimer's, being abused by his caretaker at a New York state veterans' home.
Carlos Mendoza was fired as manager of the underperforming New York Mets on Friday and replaced by Andy Green.
Bolton agreed to pay a $2.25 million fine, pleading guilty to one count of retaining classified national security information.
A Westchester County woman alleges video shows her husband, who has Alzheimer's, being abused by his caretaker at a New York state veterans' home.
Carlos Mendoza was fired as manager of the underperforming New York Mets on Friday and replaced by Andy Green.
A young entrepreneur with Down syndrome opened his first brick-and-mortar store on Long Island after his sock company went global.
A woman convicted of killing another woman in a New York City apartment and stuffing her body into a duffel bag is expected to be sentenced Friday.
CBS News New York Investigates is looking into Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits, and the new work requirements in order to keep them.
Monday's severe weather has come and gone, but that doesn't mean the system is leaving the area.
After a tranquil, warm weekend, more turbulent weather lies ahead in the New York City area.
Weather is tranquil and pleasant in the New York City area for Father's Day weekend as summer officially begins.
Dangerous heat is building across the Tri-State Area with the threat of severe storms, making Thursday and Friday First Alert Weather Days.
Thursday and Friday will be First Alert Weather Days in the New York City area, with high temperatures and the chance for strong storms.
Law enforcement officials found a home laboratory and a shed full of explosives at a home in Denville, New Jersey.
Three semi-trucks erupted in flames after a crash that killed one on the NJ Turnpike during the Thursday morning commute.
Traffic will be impacted in Midtown Manhattan as the city initiates shuttle bus corridors and street closures to accommodate World Cup ticketholders.
Jersey City Mayor James Solomon says his city's $255 million budget shortfall was caused by the shortfalls of the previous administration.
The owner of a New Jersey diner says World Cup matches at MetLife Stadium have been bad for business.
A young entrepreneur with Down syndrome opened his first brick-and-mortar store on Long Island after his sock company went global.
A defense attorney made stunning new claims in court Wednesday about what may have sparked the fatal stabbing of a Massapequa man.
A defense attorney made stunning new claims in court Wednesday about what may have sparked the fatal stabbing of a Massapequa man. CBS News New York's Carolyn Gusoff reports.
All three candidates backed by NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani were projected to win their Democratic primaries Tuesday night.
A woman, her mother and her daughter from Bayport were all indicted in connection with Jor'Dynn Duncan's death on Long Island.
Bolton agreed to pay a $2.25 million fine, pleading guilty to one count of retaining classified national security information.
CBS News New York Investigates is looking into Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits, and the new work requirements in order to keep them.
Victims of e-bike crashes are suing New York City over Mayor Zohran Mamdani's directive ending criminal enforcement of violations.
The Supreme Court on Thursday said the Trump administration can move forward with its efforts to strip more than 356,000 Syrian and Haitian immigrants of temporary protections.
New York City's Rent Guidelines Board voted Thursday night for a rent freeze, a decision that will impact millions of residents.
A federal judge has temporarily blocked the Justice Department from executing subpoenas in a criminal probe that sought transgender care records for patients treated at New York hospitals.
An off-duty EMT jumped into action at the Knicks parade Thursday when a man appeared to be suffering from an overdose.
New York broadcast giant Bill Ritter announced Friday he is stepping down from the WABC anchor desk after being diagnosed with early stage Alzheimer's.
For half a century, The Valerie Fund has been dedicated to providing care to children with cancer and blood disorders.
A New Jersey nonprofit called The Valerie Fund is celebrating 50 years of providing comprehensive care to children with cancer and blood disorders.
Fans gathered at the Brooklyn Public Library on Thursday for limited-edition card marking 30 years of "Reasonable Doubt."
There appear to be new clues about the location of Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding.
Clive Davis helped shape the careers of music stars including Janis Joplin, Bruce Springsteen and Whitney Houston.
When a large tent appeared next door to Taylor Swift's Watch Hill estate this week, it didn't take long for speculation about the superstar's impending nuptials to ripple through the affluent New England seaside village.
Claude Guillemot and a flight instructor were flying in a twin-motor Cessna 421 on Friday evening. An investigation into the crash is underway.
The Second Round Foundation, founded by Sandra and Jalen Brunson, aims to help provide young people with what they need to thrive in the future.
Carlos Mendoza was fired as manager of the underperforming New York Mets on Friday and replaced by Andy Green.
The U.S. men's team had already clinched its spot in the Round of 32, the knockout round, with its 2-0 win over Australia on Friday.
Caleb Durbin broke a tie with a two-run homer in the fifth inning and the Boston Red Sox beat the New York Yankees 6-3 on Thursday night.
Pete Crow-Armstrong laced an RBI double in the 10th inning, powering the Cubs to a 4-3 victory Thursday night over the sinking Mets and a sweep of the four-game series.
Fans gathered at the Brooklyn Public Library on Thursday for limited-edition card marking 30 years of "Reasonable Doubt."
After learning to swim in her 40s, one school leader is helping students gain life-saving skills.
Entrepreneurs in Brooklyn are reimagining laundry day as a social experience, turning neighborhood laundromats into gathering spaces.
Experts say the team's title run created a feeling of collective joy and connection, while some local businesses are also seeing a boost from the celebration.
Knicks fans who couldn't make it to Thursday's parade still found a way to celebrate across New York in true blue-and-orange fashion.
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.
David Stearns addresses the media after the last-place Mets fired manager Carlos Mendoza at the midpoint of the 2026 season.
The Mets fired manager Carlos Mendoza after a brutal first half of the 2026 season. CBS News New York's Doug Williams reports.
Dozens of public pools across the five boroughs will open Saturday and open daily from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
John Elliott has the Tri-State Area's updated Friday afternoon First Alert Forecast on CBS News New York.
Bruce Springsteen, Alicia Keys, Jennifer Hudson and Barry Manilow are some of the artists expected to attend the funeral Monday in New York.
