Former staffer for N.J. congressman accused of staging attack on herself
Federal prosecutors have charged a New Jersey woman, who was a former staffer for a congressman, with conspiracy, accused of staging an attack on herself.
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Federal prosecutors have charged a New Jersey woman, who was a former staffer for a congressman, with conspiracy, accused of staging an attack on herself.
Saturday's mass shooting in Newark, N.J. killed 10-year-old Jordan Garcia and 21-year-old Kiyah Mae Scott and injured three others.
A five-alarm five that destroyed several homes in Roselle, New Jersey, on Monday night displaced 38 people. Some residents said they lost everything.
The Essex County prosecutor's office said the homicide task force is working around the clock to capture the person, or people, responsible. CBS News New York's Christine Sloan has the latest.
Police continue to search for the suspect, or suspects, responsible for the mass shooting that killed two and injured six on Saturday night. CBS News New York's Andrew Ramos reports.
At least two dozen people were displaced following a fire that spread across multiple home in Roselle, New Jersey, on Monday night.
The New Jersey zoo is hoping to inspire the next generation of veterinarians.
Two South Brunswick, N.J. officers pulled a man from a crashed, burning car just moments before it became fully engulfed. The rescue was caught on video.
The video shows South Brunswick Police Officers Thomas Sites and Yash Shroff pulling a 26-year-old man from a car after a crash. CBS News New York's Nick Caloway reports.
A CBS News New York investigation revealed the initial move caused hundreds of flight delays at Newark. Tim McNicholas reports.
Officials in Newark, New Jersey are calling on the suspects behind this weekend's deadly mass shooting to turn themselves in to police. They're asking for the public's help catching them, and are offering a $10,000 reward in the case. CBS News New York's Christine Sloan reports.
It happened on Nov. 9 around 3 a.m. in Franklin Township.
The shooting killed a 10-year-old boy and 21-year-old woman, and injured three other people. CBS News New York's Christine Sloan has the latest.
Officials in Essex County, New Jersey give an update on a shooting that killed a child and young woman over the weekend in Newark.
Grief counselors will be on hand Monday at Newark public schools after a shooting left two people dead, including a child. CBS News New York's Christina Fan has the latest.
Viewers and donors can vote for the new mascot's name on the Community Food Bank of Jersey's website.
Two people, including a child, are dead from a shooting in Newark, while another child and two adults are injured. CBS News New York's Noelle Lilley reports.
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In New Jersey, there's a push to make school bus stops safer by passing legislation that would allow for cameras on the stop signs attached to school buses.
Researchers say they have identified the first death linked to a meat allergy spread by ticks. The victim was a New Jersey man. As CBS News New York's Nick Caloway reports, the death was a mystery until now.
Resa Nelson, a biology major from Antigua, was chosen from nine semifinalists representing the commonwealth Caribbean.
As part of the plan, all PATH lines will operate seven days a week for the first time in 25 years.
Officials say the hospital faced financial pressure, including the fact that six out of 10 patients can't afford the healthcare they need.
Researchers believe the man contracted a meat allergy from a lone star tick bite.
Jersey City mayoral hopefuls Jim McGreevey and James Solomon will take part in a runoff election on Dec. 2.
As Kalshi and Polymarket become more popular, lawmakers in New York are scrambling to create new rules for prediction markets.
Jalen Brunson had 26 points and the Knicks snapped the Trail Blazers' five-game winning streak with a 123-114 victory Sunday.
The subpoenas threatened a criminal indictment related to Jerome Powell's testimony before the Senate Banking Committee in June 2025, according to the Fed chair.
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Trump administration officials are set to meet with Danish officials about Greenland on Wednesday, diplomatic sources tell CBS News.
As Kalshi and Polymarket become more popular, lawmakers in New York are scrambling to create new rules for prediction markets.
Once an elementary school teacher in the Bronx, Kamar Samuels now leads the nation's largest school system under NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani.
The potential for a major nurses strike in New York City is growing by the minute, with major hospitals and the New York State Nurses Association failing to get a deal done before Sunday's midnight deadline.
At least 100 demonstrators took to New York City's Federal Plaza in the rain Saturday afternoon to condemn the shooting.
New York City is committing $4 million to expand public bathroom access across the five boroughs, Mayor Mamdani announced Saturday.
It was a mostly dry Sunday, until some snow squalls briefly hit the Tri-State Area on Sunday night.
Investigators said the victim was struck by a bullet inside his Danbury, Connecticut, home, and it came from the unit next door.
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While Tuesday may have some bumps, the trend is toward milder, more pleasant weather.
Richard Codey, the former governor of New Jersey and the state's longest-serving lawmaker, has died, his family announced.
There were two deadly shootings in Middlesex County, New Jersey, just hours apart this weekend, both involving teenagers.
It was a mostly dry Sunday, until some snow squalls briefly hit the Tri-State Area on Sunday night.
New Jersey has confirmed its first pediatric flu death of the 2025-26 season, which health leaders warn has been seeing cases spread at alarming rates.
Police say a rock was thrown at a school bus on the New Jersey Turnpike, shattering a window and seriously injuring a young child.
New York state is taking legal action against the Trump administration for halting construction of five offshore wind farms.
It was a mostly dry Sunday, until some snow squalls briefly hit the Tri-State Area on Sunday night.
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John Pillaccio, accused in the fatal stabbing of a CVS employee on Long Island on Christmas Day, appeared before a judge on Wednesday.
It will feel more like March than January.
As Kalshi and Polymarket become more popular, lawmakers in New York are scrambling to create new rules for prediction markets.
The subpoenas threatened a criminal indictment related to Jerome Powell's testimony before the Senate Banking Committee in June 2025, according to the Fed chair.
Trump administration officials are set to meet with Danish officials about Greenland on Wednesday, diplomatic sources tell CBS News.
Once an elementary school teacher in the Bronx, Kamar Samuels now leads the nation's largest school system under NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani.
President Trump appeared to lay out his red line of action on Friday when he warned that if the Iranian government began "killing people like they have in the past, we would get involved."
The potential for a major nurses strike in New York City is growing by the minute, with major hospitals and the New York State Nurses Association failing to get a deal done before Sunday's midnight deadline.
New Jersey has confirmed its first pediatric flu death of the 2025-26 season, which health leaders warn has been seeing cases spread at alarming rates.
A potentially deadly and drug-resistant fungus is spreading nationwide, including New York and New Jersey.
Brooklyn-based Maimonides Health is merging with NYC Health + Hospitals, New York City health leaders announced.
New Jersey state health officials are warning of potential measles exposures at Newark Liberty International Airport before Christmas.
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Video of an angry confrontation during intermission at a performance of "Mamma Mia!" on Broadway is going viral on social media.
Weinstein's defense attorney told the judge he'd like to pursue plea negotiations after last year's mistrial on a rape charge.
Jalen Brunson had 26 points and the Knicks snapped the Trail Blazers' five-game winning streak with a 123-114 victory Sunday.
Cedric Coward hit two late 3-pointers and scored 21 points to help the Grizzlies hold off the Nets 103-98 on Sunday.
Cody Glass scored twice, but the Devils dropped their fourth straight, 4-3 to the Jets on Sunday.
The Islanders beat the Wild 4-3 on Saturday night.
Pavel Zacha recorded his first career hat trick - one of his goals coming while most of New York's players were in the locker room at the end of the first period - and the Boston Bruins coasted past the Rangers 10-2 on Saturday.
Legislation would protect and expand hunger programs and improve benefit security as New York pantries see rising demand.
The people and businesses of Ridgewood, Queens, have banded together to help those impacted by the recent apartment building fire.
Student athletes at a high school in Queens have won both state and national video game championships.
Thousands of teachers across New York are participating in a statewide campaign demanding pension reform.
For the 48th year, El Museo del Barrio hosted a parade in East Harlem for Three Kings' Day.
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.
In the interim, CBS News New York's Lonnie Quinn is calling for the sun to make appearances on Monday, Tuesday and possibly Wednesday, with temperatures in the mid to upper 40s each day.
As users of sites like Kalshi and Polymarket grow, so do concerns about insider trading and reckless gambling. CBS News New York investigative reporter Tim McNicholas has the story.
CBS News New York's Lisa Rozner spoke with colleagues who credit the former governor for legislation that changed smoking laws, mental health treatment, and paved the way for the construction of MetLife Stadium.
Tensions have continued to grow following last week's fatal shooting of Renee Good by an ICE agent, prompting more protesters across the country to rally for justice and change. CBS News New York's Jenna DeAngelis reports.
New video shows the truck speeding by, as protesters chased after it. One man was taken into custody. CBS News New York's Allen Devlin has the story.
