Funeral held for New Jersey police sergeant shot to death
A large crowd gathered to say goodbye to 26-year-old Sgt. Joseph Azcona at the Cathedral Basilica of the Sacred Heart in Newark. CBS News New York's Christine Sloan reports.
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A large crowd gathered to say goodbye to 26-year-old Sgt. Joseph Azcona at the Cathedral Basilica of the Sacred Heart in Newark. CBS News New York's Christine Sloan reports.
Newark is preparing to lay the 26-year-old detective to rest Friday after he was shot and killed on the job last Friday. CBS News New York's Christina Fan reports.
The father of a 6-year-old child who died in Newark says he's in shock, wishing he had pushed to see his daughter more.
The family of a 6-year-old child who died in Newark says they're in shock as the child's mom faces charges. CBS News New York's Christine Sloan spoke with the father and aunt of the little girl.
A vigil was held Wednesday for Newark Police Det. Joseph Azcona, who was shot and killed while on the job last Friday.
A vigil was held Wednesday for Newark Police Det. Joseph Azcona, who was shot and killed while on the job last Friday. His accused killer is a 14-year-old boy. CBS News New York's Alecia Reid spoke with fellow officers who say his memory will live on.
A vigil was held Wednesday for a fallen Newark Police officer. Family, friends and fellow officers gathered to remember Det. Joseph Azcona.
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Newark Det. Joseph Azcona's wake will be held Thursday followed by his funeral Friday morning.
Police bunting was hanging outside a Newark police station on Sunday, minutes away from the home of the father of Newark Det. Joseph Azcona, who was killed in the line of duty on Friday.
Police officers from across New Jersey lined up outside the medical examiner's office in Newark on Saturday to salute Newark Police Det. Joseph Azcona, who was shot and killed in the line of duty Friday night.
Investigators say a 14-year-old boy shot and killed 26-year-old Newark Police Det. Joseph Azcona on Friday. CBS News New York's Derick Waller reports.
A teenager is charged with murder after a Newark, New Jersey police officer was shot and killed. A second officer is hospitalized.
A teenager is charged with murder after a Newark, New Jersey police officer was shot and killed. A second officer is hospitalized. CBS News New York's John Dias reports.
A 14-year-old suspect was charged with murder after a Newark, New Jersey police officer was shot and killed, investigators say. Another officer is recovering in the hospital.
One police officer was killed and another was wounded in a shooting in Newark. The suspect was also shot. CBS News New York's John Dias reports.
Two police officers were shot in Newark, New Jersey on Friday, sources tell CBS News New York. Read more: cbsloc.al/3DextDI
For two continuous days, women will staff every job at the New Jersey Institute of Technology Police Department to highlight the importance of diversity in law enforcement. CBS News New York's Christina Fan reports.
A New Jersey man was arrested for stealing more than $18,000 from 14 Dunkin' locations across the state, Hackensack Police say.
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The fire in New Jersey spread quickly overnight due to the whipping winds. CBS News New York's Kristie Keleshian reports.
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Two tornadoes touched down in Parsippany and Stanhope Tuesday afternoon during severe storms.
A man pretending to be a utility worker was arrested for brandishing a gun, grabbing a woman's neck and taking her purse, the NYPD said.
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A man pretending to be a utility worker was arrested for brandishing a gun, grabbing a woman's neck and taking her purse, the NYPD said.
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Tuesday's storms flooded roads and brought down trees across New York City and its suburbs.
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.
Two tornadoes touched down in Parsippany and Stanhope Tuesday afternoon during severe storms.
There were two confirmed tornadoes in northern New Jersey on Tuesday.
Severe weather impacted the entire region on Tuesday, with watches and warnings throughout the CBS News New York viewing area.
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Studies show older adults are among the safest drivers on the road, but crashes involving seniors are on the rise.
Severe weather impacted the entire region on Tuesday, with watches and warnings throughout the CBS News New York viewing area.
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An attorney representing an Upper East Side woman whose husband just died from Legionnaires' disease is planning to take legal action.
New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill said a preliminary analysis showed that fewer than 400 of the people registered that way went on to cast ballots.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani is doubling down on his promise to arrest Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu when he arrives for the United Nations General Assembly in a few weeks.
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.
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Thirty-four cooling towers at 33 buildings on the Upper East Side tested positive for live Legionella bacteria, which comes as the fifth confirmed death was reported. CBS News New York's Elijah Westbrook reports.
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