Water rescue caught on video in Scotch Plains, N.J.
Photojournalist Sean McKenna describes a flood rescue he witnessed in Scotch Plains, N.J., in which a motorists was harnessed to a rope and pulled through rushing flood waters by first responders.
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Photojournalist Sean McKenna describes a flood rescue he witnessed in Scotch Plains, N.J., in which a motorists was harnessed to a rope and pulled through rushing flood waters by first responders.
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy declared a state of emergency as flash flooding caused damage across the state, in New York City and beyond. Watch special team coverage of the storms.
Flash flooding was stalling vehicles and causing damage to parts of the Tri-State Area Monday night. Watch our 7:30 p.m. special report with Lonnie Quinn.
The decision ends an 11-year battle in the Jersey Shore town.
A woman was saved from the roof of her burning home in Somerset County, New Jersey after saving everyone else in the home.
New Jersey's top court ruled South Seaside Park can secede from Berkeley Township. The decision ends an 11-year battle in the Jersey Shore town. CBS News New York's Christine Sloan reports.
A woman was saved from the roof of her burning home in Somerset County, New Jersey, after saving everyone else in the home. CBS News New York's Nick Caloway reports.
A woman was struck and killed during the early morning hours in Leonia on Thursday, police said. CBS News New York's Naveen Dhaliwal has the latest on the investigation.
Traffic is reduced to one lane on the George Washington Bridge upper level after a tractor trailer struck an overpass.
Six New Jersey firefighters are injured and several people are now without a home. CBS News New York's Elijah Westbrook reports.
Fast-moving storms prompted a tornado warning and flood concerns in New Jersey overnight. CBS News New York's Derick Waller reports.
Hot spots were still burning at the site of the three-alarm fire after six firefighters had to be taken to the hospital, officials said. CBS News New York's Elijah Westbrook reports.
Gov. Phil Murphy signed three bills into law Wednesday, expanding access to free preschool and kindergarten in New Jersey.
Severe weather across the Tri-State Area caused some damage Tuesday. CBS News New York's Lonnie Quinn and Alecia Reid report.
A tornado warning was issued of Ocean and Monmouth counties in New Jersey on Tuesday evening.
A tornado warning was issued for Ocean County and Monmouth County in New Jersey on Tuesday evening.
A tree and power lines were knocked down in West Milford, New Jersey, on Tuesday. CBS News New York's Vanessa Murdock and Alecia Reid report.
CBS News New York's Nick Caloway has more on the young man from Bergen County and his big cash prize.
There are reports of an immigration raid in Edison, New Jersey.
A New Jersey man with the U.S. Coast Guard is being hailed as a hero for helping rescue more than 165 people from the deadly Texas floods. CBS News New York's Christine Sloan reports.
A New Jersey man with the U.S. Coast Guard is being hailed as a hero for helping rescue more than 165 people from the deadly Texas floods.
Horrific flooding in Texas has killed at least 95 people, including dozens from a Christian camp. We have team coverage, including Dick Brennan, who has the latest on the tragedy. Jason Alllen has more on how residents are picking up the pieces, and Christine Sloan spoke to a man from N.J. who was part of the rescue effort that saved 165 people.
CBS News New York's Kristie Keleshian spoke with people heading home from their destinations on Sunday.
Hundreds of people in Plainfield, New Jersey, were still without power Saturday night, over 48 hours after deadly storms slammed the area.
Crews continued working Saturday to restore power after severe storms hit parts of Central New Jersey on Thursday night.
This year, Westchester's Annual 9/11 Day of Service will expand to four days, taking place from Sept. 8-11.
"The Amateur" by Chris Bohjalian is about a golf prodigy in Westchester County, NY who hits a shot that kills a young caddy, and how her life unravels and troubling secrets are revealed after the tragedy
A New York woman is accused of plotting "a major attack" on the state capitol building in Albany, authorities said Thursday.
A car crash left three people hurt and multiple vehicles mangled Thursday morning in Manhattan's Inwood neighborhood.
The Democratic National Committee is on the hunt for the best host city for the 2028 Democratic convention.
This year, Westchester's Annual 9/11 Day of Service will expand to four days, taking place from Sept. 8-11.
A New York woman is accused of plotting "a major attack" on the state capitol building in Albany, authorities said Thursday.
A car crash left three people hurt and multiple vehicles mangled Thursday morning in Manhattan's Inwood neighborhood.
Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg and the Department of Consumer and Worker Protection commissioner are partnering up to combat wage theft, tenant harassment and fraud targeting immigrants.
A flood watch has been issued for parts of the Tri-State Area, including New York City, as severe weather could bring downpours and a possible tornado.
A flood watch has been issued for parts of the Tri-State Area, including New York City, as severe weather could bring downpours and a possible tornado.
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.
A flood watch has been issued for parts of the Tri-State Area, including New York City, as severe weather could bring downpours and a possible tornado.
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.
A flood watch has been issued for parts of the Tri-State Area, including New York City, as severe weather could bring downpours and a possible tornado.
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 New York woman is accused of plotting "a major attack" on the state capitol building in Albany, authorities said Thursday.
The Democratic National Committee is on the hunt for the best host city for the 2028 Democratic convention.
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.
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 Jets' first preseason game was enough to get fans excited about a young quarterback, but Friday night's game may offer a little perspective at that position. CBS News New York's Steve Overmyer reports.
The New York City Fire Museum is open again after a two-year renovation project. CBS News New York's Dave Carlin takes us inside for a look at what's new.
The book is being called a masterpiece and one of the top thrillers of the summer. Bohjalian sat down with Mary Calvi to talk about the book.
Lonnie Quinn has your First Alert Weather forecast as heavy rain and storms may cause flooding in parts of the tri-state area.
The tri-state area will have heavy rain and potential storm flooding in areas in the late afternoon into the Thursday night.
