Former New Jersey Assemblyman Alberto Coutinho dies in car crash
Former New Jersey assemblyman Alberto Courtinho, 56, served for more than five years, representing parts of Newark.
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Former New Jersey assemblyman Alberto Courtinho, 56, served for more than five years, representing parts of Newark.
Police say Coutinho, 56, and another driver collided at McCarter Highway and South Street in Newark on Sunday. Coutinho first served in the Assembly for a year in 1997 and then again from 2008-13. CBS News New York's Allen Devlin reports.
Crews battled a brush fire in Newark, New Jersey, on Thursday.
ICE agents began patrolling at JFK Airport in NYC and Newark Airport in New Jersey on Monday.
ICE agents began patrolling at JFK Airport in NYC and Newark Airport in New Jersey on Monday.
The air traffic control tower at Newark Liberty International Airport in New Jersey was evacuated early Monday, after a report of smoke inside.
Michael B. Jordan's best actor win at Sunday night's Academy Awards resonated at his alma mater, Arts High School in Newark.
CBS News New York's Nick Caloway has more on how the boys' program at Malcolm X Shabazz High School and the girls' program Arts High School turned hard work into hardware.
Newark-native Michael B. Jordon ran over to Nischelle Turner and Kevin Frazier right before the show, before taking home the Academy Award for Best Actor.
Four people, including two teens and two construction workers, were hurt in a house explosion in Newark, New Jersey, on Saturday.
Four people were hurt, including two teenagers, in an explosion at a home in Newark, New Jersey, on Saturday. More than 20 people are now displaced. CBS News New York's Naomi Ruchim reports.
Construction crews working on a water line in Newark, New Jersey, nicked a gas line instead, causing a house explosion, police say. CBS News New York's Naomi Ruchim reports.
A New Jersey toddler's death after falling more than 20 stories has prompted new legislation designed to ensure windows are properly guarded in apartment buildings across the state.
Their 2-year-old died back in November after falling out a window in Newark and plummeting 20 stories. CBS News New York's Kristie Keleshian reports.
A vacant house collapsed in Newark, New Jersey, overnight.
Two of New Jersey's biggest cities, Jersey City and Newark, are joining a push to bring FIFA World Cup celebrations to local streets.
Newark police said the suspect used the Google Translate app to threaten to shoot the cashier at an Ecuadorian restaurant.
The suspect allegedly used Google Translate to threaten to shoot a cashier at Mi Rinconcito Ecuatoriano in Newark.
A flight bound for New Jersey had to return to California due to engine issues. The plane was evacuated, and passengers later got on another plane.
A federal immigration investigation on Wednesday ended with a chaotic crash in Newark, New Jersey, officials say.
A federal immigration investigation ended with a chaotic crash in Newark, New Jersey, officials say, and now the mayor is condemning ICE operations in his city. CBS News New York's Naveen Dhaliwal reports.
Riders on NJ Transit should still expect delays as rail services resume after two lines were suspended in and out of Penn Station Monday. An engineer was hurt after a piece of debris from overhead wire infrastructure hit a train.
Rail services resumed after wire issues caused lines in and out of Penn Station to be suspended. Officials said riders should still expect delays. CBS News New York's Vanessa Murdock reports.
The extreme cold has one nonprofit in Newark, New Jersey, expanding its operations to help people experiencing homelessness. CBS News New York's Lisa Rozner went on a ride-along with outreach workers.
A building in Newark went up in flames Sunday, causing the roof to collapse.
Former New Jersey assemblyman Alberto Courtinho, 56, served for more than five years, representing parts of Newark.
The NYPD is investigating a hate crime at a Brooklyn mosque. The incident took place at 4:30 a.m. March 9 at the Islamic Mission of America on State Street near Clinton Street in Brooklyn Heights.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced municipal workers across the city will be able to get free child care at a new center being built.
Energy markets remain volatile as Trump threatens Iran with an invasion to seize its oil while also suggesting a deal could soon end the war.
A plane full of passengers finally made it to Chicago Sunday night, after their flight from New York was diverted to Detroit because of an unruly passenger.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced municipal workers across the city will be able to get free child care at a new center being built.
The New York City Police Department is investigating a triple stabbing at the Van Dyke Houses apartment complex in Brooklyn.
Thousands of Catholics went to St. Patrick's Cathedral in NYC on Palm Sunday to mark the start of 2026 Holy Week, the first under Archbishop Ronald Hicks.
Kathyrn Garcia, executive director of the Port Authority of N.Y. and N.J., said no procedural changes have been made at LGA in the week since the late-night crash.
Saturday, family and friends bid a final farewell to Sheridan Gorman, the Loyola University student shot and killed last week in Chicago.
Jabari Bush is accused of fatally shooting active-duty Bridgeport Firefighter Terrence Cramer in Shelton, police said.
Warmer weather will return to New York City and the surrounding area soon.
It may not feel like spring right away, but Friday's weather does deliver a clear shift in the air in New York City.
The New York City area will be under a wind advisory Monday with periods of heavy rain and severe thunderstorms expected across the region.
The New York area is in for a mild weekend before the weather takes a turn to start the work week.
Former New Jersey assemblyman Alberto Courtinho, 56, served for more than five years, representing parts of Newark.
Warmer weather will return to New York City and the surrounding area soon.
Two teenagers are facing charges in connection to a Hackensack, New Jersey, stabbing that sent one of them to the hospital.
A New Jersey family says missteps by school administrators led a 14-year-old to take his own life, but the district denies that claim.
Nerdeen Kiswani, co-founder of the group Within Our Lifetime, said the FBI Joint Terrorism Task Force told her about "a plot against my life that was 'about to' take place."
Members and associates of the Riverhead-based 48 Gang are charged with crimes linked to murders, armed robberies and shootings dating back to 2021, prosecutors said.
The St. John's Red Storm played the No. 1 overall seed Duke in the NCAA Tournament's Sweet 16 on Friday night.
Accused Gilgo Beach serial killer Rex Heuermann is likely to change his plea to guilty when he next appears in court, a source with knowledge of the case tells CBS News New York's Carolyn Gusoff.
A second person was arrested Tuesday in connection with a 2021 acid attack on Long Island college student Nafiah Ikram.
High school students are helping residents in assisted living in Long Island, New York feel a bit more confident with makeovers.
Former New Jersey assemblyman Alberto Courtinho, 56, served for more than five years, representing parts of Newark.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced municipal workers across the city will be able to get free child care at a new center being built.
Congress has yet to approve funding for the Department of Homeland Security, which has been shut down for over 40 days.
The Europeans also argue that the war in Ukraine is intertwined with the war in Iran due to the cooperation between Russia and Iran.
Organizers estimated that at least 8 million people took part in more than 3,300 "No Kings" events worldwide.
What started as a sinus infection left a Long Island teenager fighting for his life, requiring emergency brain surgery.
Older adults in New Jersey recorded the highest number of suspected overdose deaths in 2025, according to the New Jersey Department of Health.
The first case of mpox clade I has been detected in New York City, health officials said Friday. Of the two types of mpox, clade I is known to cause more severe disease and death.
Heights University Hospital, formerly known as Christ Hospital, shuttered its emergency room Saturday night.
New Jersey Sen. Andy Kim is opening up about his father's Alzheimer's diagnosis in hopes of helping others struggling like him to care for their loved ones.
The price hike raises the cost of the standard plan with ads by $1 per month and the cost of the standard and premium plans by $2.
Savannah Guthrie stepped back from her NBC duties almost two months ago when her mother, Nancy Guthrie, disappeared. The investigation is ongoing.
Rapper Megan Thee Stallion made her Broadway debut Tuesday night, adding some of her own big hits to "Moulin Rouge! The Musical."
CBS News announced Friday that CBS News Radio will be shutting down this spring after nearly 100 years of broadcasting, citing "challenging economic realities."
Bodycam video footage of Justin Timberlake's June 2024 DWI arrest on Long Island was released to the media Friday.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 30 points, including 10 in the fourth quarter, and the Thunder defeated the Knicks 111-100 on Sunday night.
Jack Hughes finished with two goals and two assists as the Devils rallied for a 5-3 win over the visiting Blackhawks on Sunday night.
Ochai Agbaji scored 18 points in 25 minutes off the bench and the Nets snapped a 10-game losing streak with a 116-99 win over the Kings on Sunday night.
Ryan O'Hearn had three hits and two RBIs, including a go-ahead single in the 10th inning, and the Pirates beat the Mets 4-3 on Sunday.
Adam Sykora broke a scoreless tie early in the third period, Igor Shesterkin made 27 saves and the Rangers defeated the Panthers 3-1 on Sunday.
The Center for Brooklyn History showcase examines the Battle of Brooklyn through rare maps, paintings, and historical artifacts from the American Revolutionary War.
From World War II to modern mixology, women in Brooklyn fought for their place behind the bar. This Women's History Month, their legacy continues to influence the city's nightlife.
A new performing arts venue with a focus on immigrant stories is opening in Upper Manhattan this fall. CBS News New York's Noëlle Lilley got an exclusive tour of the construction that will give The People's Theatre its first home in more than 15 years.
Members of the Apollo Theater, where Kiki Shepard left her mark for 15 years, reflect on her legacy after the Harlem icon's death at age 74.
The Rev. Al Sharpton is calling on New York City to help protect the Merchant's House Museum in Manhattan after a recent discovery revealed connections to the Underground Railroad.
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.
Bridgeport firefighter Terrence Cramer was killed after a man shot him in a fit of rage at a Connecticut home, according to an arrest warrant.
All municipal workers across the city will be able to get free child care through a new center being built.
President Donald Trump threatens to invade Iran as the war continues, and oil prices soar. CBS News' Bradley Blackburn has the latest.
A New York City flight bound for Chicago was diverted to Detroit on Sunday morning because of a disruptive person.
A teenager wrote about her journey with alopecia. CBS News New York's Aziza Shuler shares her uplifting story as someone with alopecia herself.
