Newark homicides reached 60-year low in 2022, mayor says
Baraka said Newark is treating crime as a public safety issue, like it did with COVID.
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Baraka said Newark is treating crime as a public safety issue, like it did with COVID.
Violent crime in Newark is down. Mayor Ras Baraka says homicides are the lowest in 60 years. CBS2's Christine Sloan talked to residents about what New Jersey's largest city is doing to improve safety.
John Formisano committed the crime while still in his Newark Police uniform and used his police firearm, CBS2's Alice Gainer reports.
John Formisano was convicted back in October in the 2019 shooting that killed 37-year-old Christie Formasino.
The annual Kwanzaa Family Festival takes place this Saturday in the lobby of NJ PAC.
The Mercy House in Jersey City will provide food, clothing, baby supplies, and even furniture to anyone who needs help, CBS2's Christine Sloan reports.
Rep. Josh Gottheimer sounds the alarm because keys open blue mailboxes throughout a zip code.
This comes after thieves tried to rob four mail carriers there over the past five weeks, and they got away with two keys to those street mailboxes. CBS2's Tim McNicholas reports.
Some neighbors who surround the university's campus say they've been experiencing urban flooding.
Some residents in Newark and South Orange allege construction over the years at Seton Hall University has contributed to flooding in their neighborhoods. Now, the South Orange Planning Council is about to hold a vote on more construction there. As CBS2's Alice Gainer reports, this group wants it delayed until flooding issues are addressed.
Section 8 Home Ownership Conversion Program helps families in public housing begin to build generation wealth.
Newark is trying to expand opportunities for low- and moderate-income families to become homeowners, and Tuesday, four families saw their American dream come true. CBS2's Christina Fan shows us the transformation.
AAA predicted big crowds, but most passengers were shocked at how pain-free their journey has been, CBS2's Christina Fan reports from Newark Airport.
Video shows smoke and fire shooting into the sky.
An abandoned gas station in Newark went up in flames Saturday night.
With millions of Americans expected to catch a flight or hit the road, the TSA is preparing for big crowds at the nation's airports. CBS2's Elijah Westbrook has a look at conditions in Newark.
Holiday travel season is now in full swing with people heading home for Thanksgiving. CBS2's Elijah Westbrook has the latest.
Officers say an Indiana man had the gun parts and ammunition in two bags he was carrying.
A ribbon cutting was held Tuesday for the multi-billion dollar replacement terminal at Newark Liberty International Airport. CBS2's Elijah Westbrook has our first look.
Gov. Phil Murphy and other New Jersey officials were on hand for the ribbon cutting Tuesday.
The latest figures predict a return to near pre-pandemic levels. CBS2's Elijah Westbrook reports from Newark Airport.
Prosecutors argued the 30-year-old should be kept in custody pending trial.
The suspect accused of shooting two Newark police officers appeared in court on Wednesday. CBS2's Christina Fan reports.
A detention hearing was held Wednesday for the suspect accused of shooting two Newark police officers.
Investigators said a public works employee shot another worker.
Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman joined Suffolk County Executive Ed Romaine in signing a state of emergency declaration for their counties.
CC Sabathia became the 24th Yankees player or manager to get his number retired.
Challenging documentaries and award-winning features are among the offerings of New York City's leading cinema event, starring such luminaries as Pedro Pascal, Adam Driver, Scarlett Johansson, Julianne Moore and Godzilla.
A state of emergency has been declared in New Jersey as shore towns are bracing for this weekend's nor'easter.
New Jersey Lt. Gov. Dale Caldwell submitted his resignation Friday, Gov. Mikie Sherrill announced.
Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman joined Suffolk County Executive Ed Romaine in signing a state of emergency declaration for their counties.
New York City is staying ready to respond to any storm problems this weekend.
The 2026 Global Citizen Festival that was set to take over the Great Lawn in New York City's Central Park Saturday has been canceled.
Two people have been arrested in this week's sewer intrusion on New York's Upper East Side, which sparked a massive police response.
A fire broke out at an elevated subway platform in the Bronx Friday morning.
New York City and the Tri-State Area continue preparations for this weekend's nor'easter, which is looking to bring coastal flooding and bands of rain.
We're set for a First Alert Weather Day for Saturday due to expected heavy rain and potential coastal flooding.
The Beardsley Zoo in Bridgeport announced it welcomed its first-ever red panda cub, marking an important achievement for the endangered species.
Rain totals on Sunday were much less substantial compared to last Sunday's prolific totals, generally averaging less than 1 inch in most locations.
Fire departments were hard at work in Paterson, New Jersey, and Fairfield County, Connecticut, due to flash flooding on Sunday morning.
A state of emergency has been declared in New Jersey as shore towns are bracing for this weekend's nor'easter.
New Jersey Lt. Gov. Dale Caldwell submitted his resignation Friday, Gov. Mikie Sherrill announced.
New York City and the Tri-State Area continue preparations for this weekend's nor'easter, which is looking to bring coastal flooding and bands of rain.
New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill is calling for her own lieutenant governor, Dale Caldwell, to resign.
Towns along the Jersey Shore are getting ready for the impact of this weekend's nor'easter.
Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman joined Suffolk County Executive Ed Romaine in signing a state of emergency declaration for their counties.
CBS News New York's John Elliott, Ali Bauman and Elijah Westbrook have team coverage.
New York City and the Tri-State Area continue preparations for this weekend's nor'easter, which is looking to bring coastal flooding and bands of rain.
CBS News New York's Tony Sadiku has a look at the stormy weekend forecast as a nor'easter heads toward the Tri-State Area.
An 86-year-old Long Island grandfather is cancer-free thanks to medical advances and a doctor who took on a risky case.
New Jersey Lt. Gov. Dale Caldwell submitted his resignation Friday, Gov. Mikie Sherrill announced.
Some units would "possibly [be] needed in 90-120 days," according to an internal Army message reviewed by CBS News.
New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill is calling for her own lieutenant governor, Dale Caldwell, to resign.
Netanyahu's address to the U.N. marks the first time he has visited New York since Mamdani became mayor.
Benjamin Netanyahu focused on Iran, and on defending Israel's actions in Gaza and the West Bank amid condemnation from fellow leaders at the U.N.
CBS News New York's Jennifer Bisram shares the personal details of her life-or-death brain aneurysm scare.
An 86-year-old Long Island grandfather is cancer-free thanks to medical advances and a doctor who took on a risky case.
New York City health officials have identified cooling towers potentially linked to a Legionnaires' disease cluster in the South Bronx.
NYU Langone has reached an agreement with the Justice Department to end gender-affirming care for minors.
A second person has died in the Legionnaires' disease cluster in the South Bronx.
Challenging documentaries and award-winning features are among the offerings of New York City's leading cinema event, starring such luminaries as Pedro Pascal, Adam Driver, Scarlett Johansson, Julianne Moore and Godzilla.
The 2026 Global Citizen Festival that was set to take over the Great Lawn in New York City's Central Park Saturday has been canceled.
The anonymous woman who accused Jay-Z of sexually assaulting her said in a new court filing that she never met the rap mogul.
Thousands are expected to pack Central Park's Great Lawn for a day full of live music on Saturday.
The "Opera for All" lottery will be for New Yorkers who haven't attended a performance at the Met since 2019.
CC Sabathia became the 24th Yankees player or manager to get his number retired.
Rookie George Lombard Jr. scored on an incredible slide and followed with a tiebreaking, two-run homer in the Yankees' 6-4 comeback win over the Rays on Thursday.
The Yankees are adjusting part of their weekend schedule due to the impending nor'easter.
Marcus Semien hit a tiebreaking homer in the eighth inning against his former team and Brett Baty added a pinch-hit grand slam in the ninth as the New York Mets beat the Texas Rangers 7-2.
The New York Yankees beat the Tampa Bay Rays 9-2 on Wednesday night.
Maimonides Medical Center expanded its neonatal intensive care unit to 48 beds in 2024, the largest Level IV NICU in Brooklyn, as families navigate lengthy hospital stays with their most fragile newborns.
Neighbors have been waiting since 2021 for the bridge over the Belt Parkway to be rebuilt and reconnect Bath Beach with the waterfront.
The People's Theatre now has its first permanent home in more than 15 years, thanks to help from theater legends from the neighborhood, like Lin-Manuel Miranda.
Brooklyn Greenway Initiative's 1.8-acre native plant sanctuary marks 10 years at a site where historians believe hundreds of human remains still lie
At a Bay Ridge school, students who were born years after the attacks are learning about Sept. 11 through the stories of parents, teachers and first responders who lived through it.
People dressed in elaborate headgear and paraded up Fifth Avenue for New York City's Easter Sunday tradition.
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.
The annual Easter Parade and Easter Bonnet Festival was held in Manhattan on April 20, 2025.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
The move comes after Sherrill called for him to resign in the wake of an investigation into accusations of inappropriate behavior with women, along with ethics violations. CBS News New York's Christine Sloan reports.
Makeshift huts will be popping up across the Tri-State Area for the next week for Sukkot, the Jewish harvest festival that begins Friday at sunset. One Coney Island family has turned it into the community's favorite tradition. CBS News New York's Hannah Kliger reports.
The Yankees had to switch up their schedule due to the impending nor'easter. CBS News New York's Doug Williams reports.
The move comes after Sherrill called for him to resign in the wake of an investigation into accusations of inappropriate behavior with women, along with ethics violations.
Friday is September 25th, or "nine two five." That makes it the perfect day to celebrate Dolly Parton. Manhattan Borough President Brad Hoylman-Sigal previously declared Friday Dolly Parton Appreciation Day.
