Record number of drivers on the road as July 4 holiday weekend wraps up
CBS News New York's Kristie Keleshian spoke with people heading home from their destinations on Sunday.
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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.
Saturday is the ribbon cutting for New Jersey’s first LEED Gold-certified public Library in Maplewood. CBS News New York's John Elliott was there.
A fire in two storefronts in Passaic, New Jersey, caused serious damage to a three-story building.
Multiple firefighters were hurt and two were rushed to the hospital after battling a large building fire in Passaic, N.J. CBS News New York's John Dias reports.
Three people were killed when severe thunderstorms swept through Plainfield and North Plainfield, New Jersey on Thursday night, officials say. CBS News New York's Elijah Westbrook reports on the damage.
Gov. Phil Murphy says at least one person killed when severe thunderstorms swept through New Jersey on Thursday night. CBS News New York's Elijah Westbrook reports from one of the hardest hit areas.
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy says the storms that slammed the Garden State on Thursday turned deadly. The powerful winds caused damage in several neighborhoods, taking down trees and power lines. CBS News New York's Alecia Reid and Scott Padgett report.
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.
