Tow truck driver killed while assisting motorist on 287 in N.J.
A tow truck driver was struck and killed by a passing SUV while he was helping a stranded driver on the shoulder of Route 287 in Morris County on Wednesday.
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A tow truck driver was struck and killed by a passing SUV while he was helping a stranded driver on the shoulder of Route 287 in Morris County on Wednesday.
CBS News New York's Dave Carlin spoke to drivers in New Jersey on Thursday as they embarked on their mini vacations.
Eight people were still in the hospital Thursday one day after a plane crash in southern New Jersey.
The FAA is investigating after a skydiving plane crashed at Cross Keys Airport in Williamstown, New Jersey.
A record 72 million of people are looking to get away, with the vast majority hitting the road. CBS News New York's Elijah Westbrook reports from the Vince Lombardi service area in Ridgefield, New Jersey.
Alexander returned to his hometown of Tenafly, New Jersey about two weeks ago after being kidnapped by Hamas on Oct. 7, 2023.
According to AAA, more than 7 million people from the New York-New Jersey area will fly or drive to a Fourth of July destination this year. As CBS News New York's Christine Sloan reports, the majority of travelers from our area will be on the road.
Tuesday's rain caused flooding in parts of New Jersey. Streets were underwater in Lakewood, and police say a lightning strike caused power outages. CBS News New York's Scott Padgett and Adi Guajardo report.
If you use NJ Transit, you probably noticed you are paying a bit more on your train and bus tickets. That's because fares went up by 3% on Tuesday.
It's unwelcome news for riders, following last year's 15% hike. CBS News New York's Christine Sloan asked the agency's CEO to explain where the money's going.
Chopper 2 flew over the scene after it appears a truck dragged down several utility poles.
A New Jersey town is moving to seize farmland that has been in the same family for more than 175 years. Eminent domain allows governments to seize private property for public use with fair compensation. As CBS News New York's Christine Sloan reports, the owners are fighting back in court and the Trump administration is getting involved.
The 18-year-old told CBS News New York's Christine Sloan what happened to her on Wednesday in Asbury Park left her half a centimeter away from death.
Slain Minnesota lawmaker Melissa Hortman and her husband, Mark, who were gunned down at their home on June 14, will be laid to rest this weekend. Authorities say the gunman was politically motivated. The tragedy is eerily similar to what unfolded at the home of federal Judge Esther Salas almost five years ago when her son was murdered. Salas spoke with CBS News New York's Lisa Rozner from her chambers in New Jersey.
New Jersey Rep. LaMonica McIver pleaded not guilty Wednesday on charges of assaulting, impeding and interfering with law enforcement related to a clash at the ICE detention facility at Delaney Hall in Newark. CBS News New York's Allen Devlin reports.
Authorities say the six foot umbrella went through her shoulder.
The congresswoman is due in federal court after last month's clash with ICE agents outside the Delaney Hall detention center in Newark.
Tuesday's extreme heat is straining power systems and causing problems around the Tri-State Area.
More than 1,000 customers in Clark, New Jersey, were left without power Monday when temperatures climbed into the triple digits. CBS News New York's Christine Sloan reports.
The heat is causing power problems for some people in Union County, N.J. CBS News New York's Christine Sloan reports.
Con Edison President Matthew Ketschke shares how crews prepared and strengthened the grid for when summer hits.
New York City and the Tri-State Area are under an excessive heat warning to start the week. CBS News NewYork's Christine Sloan and Elijah Westbrook have team coverage.
Gov. Phil Murphy announced the State of Emergency declared back in March would be lifted Saturday afternoon.
Mahmoud Khalil arrived at Newark Liberty Airport after a federal judge ordered his release from a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement facility in Louisiana.
Nick Chevalier of Rhythm & Ribz Smokehouse and Howard Freeman, organizer of the Rock, Ribs, and Ridges Festival, have mastered the art of grilling.
The NYPD is looking for two women suspected of killing a man in a road rage attack in Queens. It happened just after 1 a.m. on Sunday on the Belt Parkway near Farmers Boulevard.
Tyrone Taylor put the Mets ahead with a three-run homer in the sixth inning, and New York beat the Dodgers 8-3 on Sunday to prevent a season sweep.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani responded Sunday to criticism that he's fueling antisemitism as Jewish New Yorkers rallied on Manhattan's Upper West Side against antisemitism and hate.
This week on The Point with Marcia Kramer, our host sits down with political strategists J.C. Polanco and O'Brien Murray to discuss the week that was in New York and national politics.
A young boy was killed in a triple shooting in the Bronx on Saturday. Police announced an arrest on Sunday afternoon.
The NYPD is looking for two women suspected of killing a man in a road rage attack in Queens. It happened just after 1 a.m. on Sunday on the Belt Parkway near Farmers Boulevard.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani responded Sunday to criticism that he's fueling antisemitism as Jewish New Yorkers rallied on Manhattan's Upper West Side against antisemitism and hate.
This week on The Point with Marcia Kramer, our host sits down with political strategists J.C. Polanco and O'Brien Murray to discuss the week that was in New York and national politics.
A young boy was killed in a triple shooting in the Bronx on Saturday. Police announced an arrest on Sunday afternoon.
A circus performer was shot with an arrow at the Orange County Fair on Friday night, New York State Police say.
Severe weather impacted the entire region on Tuesday, with watches and warnings throughout the CBS News New York viewing area.
Stormy weather will return to the New York City area Tuesday after a brief reprieve.
Storms brought flooding rains, damaging winds, hail and lightning to New York and New Jersey on Saturday.
While the air quality is improving, haze still lingers as New Yorkers brace for upcoming rain and possibly severe storms Saturday.
A tornado warning was issued in parts of New Jersey on Thursday evening.
A group of campers ate suspected mushroom-laced edibles at an East Orange YMCA in New Jersey, according to police.
The software company at the center of a New Jersey noncitizen voting controversy fired back Thursday, saying the state is responsible for the snafu.
Edison Township Council members approved emergency appropriations needed to get furloughed employees back on the job on Friday.
Edison, one of New Jersey's largest municipalities, has furloughed hundreds of workers as it deals with budget woes.
The National Weather Service on Wednesday confirmed four tornadoes touched down in northern New Jersey and New York during severe storms on Tuesday.
We're just a few days away from the CBIZ Workplace Challenge on Long Island. Mindy Davidson and Jim Aspromonti stopped by CBS News New York to talk about the event.
On Long Island, a dangerous intersection has one East Northport mother pushing for change. CBS News New York's John Dias has more on the safety concerns she’s bringing straight to local leaders and what they’re now doing about it.
Major service changes are coming to some of the MTA's subway and Long Island Rail Road lines starting this weekend.
There are some Long Island Rail Road service changes planned for the weekend.
A Long Island father suffered a catastrophic spinal cord injury, and doctors thought he would never walk again. But as CBS News New York's Jessica Moore explains, he's now defying the odds.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani responded Sunday to criticism that he's fueling antisemitism as Jewish New Yorkers rallied on Manhattan's Upper West Side against antisemitism and hate.
This week on The Point with Marcia Kramer, our host sits down with political strategists J.C. Polanco and O'Brien Murray to discuss the week that was in New York and national politics.
The plans include arresting migrants in Ohio and quickly putting them on deportation flights to crisis-stricken Haiti, the internal documents indicate.
Maine Democrats gathered Saturday to select former state Senate President Troy Jackson as the Senate nominee to replace Graham Platner on the ballot.
President Trump cracked jokes at the redo of the White House Correspondents' Dinner on Friday night, after an armed assailant upended April's dinner.
Thirty-four cooling towers at 33 buildings on the Upper East Side tested positive for live Legionella bacteria, the New York City Health Department announced Tuesday.
An attorney representing an Upper East Side woman whose husband just died from Legionnaires' disease is planning to take legal action.
Studies show older adults are among the safest drivers on the road, but crashes involving seniors are on the rise.
For the third day in a row, the NYC Health Department has announced a death in the Upper East Side Legionnaires' disease cluster.
A second death has been reported in connection to the Legionnaires' disease cluster on the Upper East Side, health officials said Saturday.
Paramount Skydance on Friday said it would delay the deal until as late as June 2027.
Madonna, Justin Bieber, BTS and Shakira each brought a bit of one of their hits to the World Cup's first halftime show in a whirlwind performance Sunday that also squeezed in Burna Boy, Ted Lasso and many Muppets.
Brenda Fricker won an Academy Award for 1989's "My Left Foot," played the Pigeon Lady in "Home Alone 2" and appeared in "A Time to Kill" and "So I Married an Axe Murderer."
New Zealand actor Sam Neill, known for "Jurassic Park" and "The Piano," died Monday at 78, his family says.
The final show of Jay-Z's anniversary concert series at Yankee Stadium was delayed for hours after hundreds of ticketless fans flooded the gates and breached security, according to officials.
Tyrone Taylor put the Mets ahead with a three-run homer in the sixth inning, and New York beat the Dodgers 8-3 on Sunday to prevent a season sweep.
Cam Schlitter helped lead the New York Yankees to victory over the Philadelphia Phillies Friday night.
The Los Angeles Dodgers beat the New York Mets 4-2 on Friday night.
The Sixers' wild offseason continued Friday when they added four-time NBA champion LeBron James.
There were 89 people arrested in the New York area over the course of the World Cup, the NYPD said.
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.
The Newtown Creek Alliance community science project gives students hands-on experience monitoring the health of one of the most polluted waterways in the U.S.
The FIFA World Cup is delivering a business boost for many bars and restaurants across New York City, but not every industry is seeing the same payoff.
Two Upper West Side children went on a mission to visit 40 playgrounds in one day, hoping to set a record.
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.
CBS News New York's John Elliott says the rest of Sunday will be beautiful, Monday will be a bit muggy, and Tuesday is shaping up as a First Alert Weather Day due to the potential for thunderstorms and flooding.
Epstein discusses the city's response to the Legionnaires' disease outbreak on the Upper East Side, and much more.
The political pundits break down this week's stories of note in local and national politics.
J.C. Polanco and O'Brien Murray join this week's show to discuss the latest news surrounding President Trump, Gov. Kathy Hochul and Mayor Zohran Mamdani, among others.
They called for an end to gun violence that is plaguing the area around their businesses, specifically in the Bronx and Brooklyn.
