Driver accused of hitting Newark cheerleader set to face a judge
Mia'Jah Burton allegedly struck the 18-year-old student outside Newark Arts High School on Feb. 4.
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Mia'Jah Burton allegedly struck the 18-year-old student outside Newark Arts High School on Feb. 4.
Newark Fire Captains Augusto Acabou and Wayne Brooks Jr. were killed when the massive fire tore through the Italian cargo ship Grande Costa D'Avorio last July.
The U.S. Coast Guard and National Transportation Safety Board are conducting an investigation into the blaze that killed two firefighters last July.
The crash left a high school cheerleader in critical condition.
Kevin Hart, Bleachers and Stephen Colbert are among the hundreds of entertainers set to take the stage during the North to Shore Festival in New Jersey.
An arrest has been made in a hit-and-run crash in Newark that left a high school cheerleader critically injured.
An arrest has been made in a hit-and-run in Newark that left a high school cheerleader critically injured.
Investigators say police responded to a home in Newark just after 2 p.m. Saturday for a report of a baby in distress.
The Essex County prosecutor's office is investigating the death of a toddler in Newark.
The FBI arrested one person Friday after a flight headed for Newark had to make an emergency landing in Maine.
Edwin Ivan Martinez's cousin said he was always a positive person and would light up the whole room.
Edwin Ivan Martinez's cousin said he was always a positive person and would light up the whole room. CBS New York's Jenna DeAngelis reports.
Thirteen-year-old Edwin Ivan Martinez's cousin said he was always a positive person and would light up the whole room. CBS New York's Natalie Duddridge reports.
There was no immediate word if either driver will face charges in the late-night crash.
The new exhibit features two generations of Black designers, models and muses, and they're all from Newark.
Producer Maggie Cole takes us there for a look at the vibrant designs and the story of one history-maker being featured.
It's unclear whether his statement was an official announcement of his candidacy.
Another high-profile mayor says he wants to jump into the New Jersey gubernatorial race. CBS New York's Christine Sloan is checking in on the state of the race and has the latest.
The lawsuit claims the companies knowingly failed to install engine immobilizers.
Newark is joining New York and other cities in suing Hyundai and Kia, claiming they failed to include anti-theft technology in vehicles.
Class Act with Chris Wragge is live this morning at the nearly-century-old high school where students are highly motivated and have bright futures ahead.
Arts High School of Newark has been around for nearly a century, and it's a school where dreams come true -- not for a few, but for many.
Class Act with Chris Wragge is live this morning at the nearly-century-old high school where students are highly motivated and have bright futures ahead.
Some incredible role models have walked these halls, including Sarah Vaughan, Melba Moore and Michael B. Jordan. On top of that, the school prides itself on getting its students out in the real world the nurture their talent.
Arts High School of Newark has been around for nearly a century, and it's a school where dreams come true -- not for a few, but for many. CBS New York Chris Wragge takes us there for the latest Class Act.
Many of the 41 victims in Sunday night's runway plane collision at LaGuardia Airport were taken to Elmhurst Hospital in Queens, where there were signs of hope on Monday afternoon.
Alcohol will be sold on the Staten Island Ferry for the first time in 5 years, NYC DOT announced on Monday.
Audio from ATC.com captures air traffic controllers speaking to the emergency ground responders who were on their way to a report of an odor in the cabin of a United Airlines flight.
Hundreds of unionized non-tenured faculty at New York University officially went on strike after the deadline for a deal passed on Monday.
New York's LaGuardia Airport reopened at 2 p.m. Monday in the wake of a deadly runway collision late Sunday night.
Many of the 41 victims in Sunday night's runway plane collision at LaGuardia Airport were taken to Elmhurst Hospital in Queens, where there were signs of hope on Monday afternoon.
Alcohol will be sold on the Staten Island Ferry for the first time in 5 years, NYC DOT announced on Monday.
Audio from ATC.com captures air traffic controllers speaking to the emergency ground responders who were on their way to a report of an odor in the cabin of a United Airlines flight.
Hundreds of unionized non-tenured faculty at New York University officially went on strike after the deadline for a deal passed on Monday.
New York's LaGuardia Airport reopened at 2 p.m. Monday in the wake of a deadly runway collision late Sunday night.
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.
It will be rainy on Thursday morning, and the weather will change to snow as temperatures drop across the Tri-State Area.
Thunderstorms are expected in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut this weekend after severe weather hit the Midwest.
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 airport in New Jersey was evacuated early Monday, after a report of smoke inside the tower.
Leqaa Kordia, a Columbia University protester who was detained by ICE for more than a year, spoke out Sunday for the first time since her release last week.
Two of the most storied programs in men's college basketball, St. John's and Kansas, will battle it out later Sunday.
A New Jersey teen attending yeshiva school in Israel is back home after a journey that took him through three countries, at times on foot.
Two of the most storied programs in men's college basketball, St. John's and Kansas, will battle it out later Sunday.
A Long Island teenager accused of killing his ex-girlfriend in November allegedly plotted to burglarize the victim's home.
What started as a sinus infection left a Long Island teenager fighting for his life, requiring emergency brain surgery.
Bodycam video footage of Justin Timberlake's June 2024 DWI arrest on Long Island was released to the media Friday.
It may not feel like spring right away, but Friday's weather does deliver a clear shift in the air in New York City.
Leqaa Kordia, a Columbia University protester who was detained by ICE for more than a year, spoke out Sunday for the first time since her release last week.
New York City Comptroller Mark Levine was the first to sound the alarm about New York City's massive budget gap.
Most Republicans, especially MAGA, continue to support the US action and express a lot of confidence in Trump personally.
The Supreme Court will consider whether states can count mail ballots that are postmarked by Election Day but arrive after.
Robert Mueller served as FBI director from 2001 to 2013 and led the investigation into allegations of Russian meddling in the 2016 presidential election.
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.
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.
Chuck Norris' family said his death at 86 was sudden, but did not share any details on the cause.
ABC has canceled its already filmed season of "The Bachelorette" starring Taylor Frankie Paul after video surfaced of a 2023 incident in which she was charged with assault.
Michael B. Jordan's best actor win at Sunday night's Academy Awards resonated at his alma mater, Arts High School in Newark.
Ilya Sorokin made 26 saves for his NHL-leading seventh shutout of the season, and the Islanders moved back into a playoff spot with a 1-0 victory over the Blue Jackets on Sunday night.
Karl-Anthony Towns had 26 points and 16 rebounds, Jalen Brunson scored 23 points and the Knicks beat the Wizards 145-113 on Sunday night for their sixth straight victory.
Malik Monk scored 10 of his 32 points in the final five minutes, Devin Carter made a pair of clutch free throws with 6.6 seconds remaining and the Sacramento Kings held off the Brooklyn Nets 126-122.
Dylan Darling hit a driving layup as time expired, and St. John's advanced to its first Sweet 16 since 1999 with a 67-65 victory over Kansas on Sunday.
Lionel Messi scored the equalizer off a free kick in the second half before helping to set up Micael dos Santos' winner and Inter Miami beat NYCFC 3-2 at Yankee Stadium on Sunday.
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.
A Harlem school is teaching students how to love, honor and care for their natural hair.
The NYC DEP has announced plans to clean Flushing Creek with chlorine, sparking outrage among some environmentalists.
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.
High school students are helping residents in assisted living in Long Island, New York feel a bit more confident with makeovers.
Winds will chill New York City temperatures on Tuesday morning. Chief weathercaster Lonnie Quinn has your latest weather forecast.
What started as a sinus infection left a Long Island teenager fighting for his life, requiring emergency brain surgery.
NYU students joined striking faculty on Monday after a deal wasn't reached in time for the morning deadline.
ICE agents began patrolling at JFK Airport in NYC and Newark Airport in New Jersey on Monday.
