Queen Latifah on hand for groundbreaking of new housing facility in Newark
It was an exciting Tuesday afternoon as star power joined local leaders in hopes of inspiring a community to rise.
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It was an exciting Tuesday afternoon as star power joined local leaders in hopes of inspiring a community to rise.
It was an exciting Tuesday afternoon as star power joined local leaders in hopes of inspiring a community to rise. CBS2's Vanessa Murdock reports.
CBS2's Jenna DeAngelis reports.
More than 40 retired educators have expressed interest in returning to the classroom.
Newark's board of education is hiring retired teachers to reduce the shortage of educators.
It comes after the city replaced 23,000 known lead lines in the city.
Bloomfest returns this weekend at Branch Brook Park.
The teen was last seen leaving her family home in Newark in 2016.
Authorities did not immediately announce any charges or arrests connected with the investigation.
A convicted serial killer is now charged in the murder of a Newark teenager.
Police say two people were killed after getting hit by a stolen car in Newark; CBS2's Kevin Rincon reports.
Authorities did not immediately announce any charges or arrests connected with the investigation.
The county said the collection of 5,200 trees in Branch Brook Park in Newark is larger than the display in Washington, D.C.
Here's a look at some events around the area.
Police were called by a resident reporting a stolen car with people sleeping in it behind their house.
A police-involved shooting is under investigation Tuesday in Newark. As CBS2's Natalie Duddridge reports, it all started with a report of a stolen vehicle.
CBS2's Dana Tyler sits down with Ron Chaluisan, the executive director of the Newark Trust for Education.
In Newark, more than 80 percent of students qualify for free and reduced meals based on household income.
Giants wide receiver Darius Slayton was at the School of Global Studies as officials unveiled a grab-and-go breakfast cart.
Lukoil North America is a subsidiary of PJSC Lukoil in Moscow. Its founder and president is a Russian oligarch.
The hashtag "Boycott Lukoil" has been popping up online, and Wednesday, the Newark City Council voted to suspend Lukoil licenses in New Jersey's largest city. Council members say it's to stand with Ukraine and punish Russia; CBS2's Alice Gainer reports.
Jones is now counting the hours until he is reunited with his family in the U.S.
The Department of Environmental Protection is sending certified letters to households with lead services lines.
Families will soon receive a letter from the state saying lead pipes may be used to carry water into their homes.
CBS2's Meg Baker reports from Newark.
A New Jersey man is the 46th person to climb Mount Kilimanjaro in a wheelchair.
Baseball teams from Darien, Connecticut, and Bayonne, New Jersey, face off Friday evening for a spot in the Little League World Series.
New York City officials say they're staying ahead of what's expected to be a teen takeover this Sunday in Inwood.
Two more deaths have been reported in connection to the Legionnaires' disease cluster on the Upper East Side, health officials said Friday.
Jones Beach is back open for swimmers after it was prohibited due to elevated bacterial levels. The rare shutdown took place from Thursday afternoon through midday Friday.
New York City officials say they're staying ahead of what's expected to be a teen takeover this Sunday in Inwood.
Two more deaths have been reported in connection to the Legionnaires' disease cluster on the Upper East Side, health officials said Friday.
Luigi Mangione entered a guilty plea in his federal case at a court appearance in Manhattan Friday morning.
We're in great shape on this Friday as we gear up for another weekend.
President Trump headed to Long Island Friday to campaign with Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman, whom he has endorsed for governor of New York.
Baseball teams from Darien, Connecticut, and Bayonne, New Jersey, face off Friday evening for a spot in the Little League World Series.
We're in great shape on this Friday as we gear up for another weekend.
The potential for severe storms and downpours returns to the Tri-State Area Monday as sweltering temperatures continue.
Monday will be a First Alert Weather Day due to the possibility of afternoon and evening thunderstorms and high heat indices near 100 degrees.
The New York area will get some brief relief Sunday from the humid weather.
A New Jersey man is the 46th person to climb Mount Kilimanjaro in a wheelchair.
Baseball teams from Darien, Connecticut, and Bayonne, New Jersey, face off Friday evening for a spot in the Little League World Series.
Even bald eagles can use some help from the boys in blue.
We're in great shape on this Friday as we gear up for another weekend.
Rey Grabato II is wanted by the FBI for allegedly scamming hundreds of New Jersey investors out of millions.
Jones Beach is back open for swimmers after it was prohibited due to elevated bacterial levels. The rare shutdown took place from Thursday afternoon through midday Friday. CBS News New York's Carolyn Gusoff reports.
Jones Beach is back open for swimmers after it was prohibited due to elevated bacterial levels. The rare shutdown took place from Thursday afternoon through midday Friday.
We're in great shape on this Friday as we gear up for another weekend.
President Trump headed to Long Island Friday to campaign with Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman, whom he has endorsed for governor of New York.
President Trump is headed to Nassau County Friday to appear alongside Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman, who he has endorsed for governor. CBS News New York's John Dias reports.
President Trump headed to Long Island Friday to campaign with Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman, whom he has endorsed for governor of New York.
The Kennedy Center's board of trustees voted to add President Trump's name to the facade of the performing arts center, more than two months after a judge ordered its removal, according to a Democrat who sits on the center's board.
Tehran has asserted that the Strait of Hormuz is "under Iran's control and management" after President Trump said the U.S. might "keep it."
A string of cyberattacks on water systems across the nation, including in New Jersey, has put many local towns on edge.
President Trump secretly moved from Air Force One to another plane within a day of U.S. and Turkish intelligence picking up on an Iranian plot to fire a missile at the jet, CBS News has learned.
Two more deaths have been reported in connection to the Legionnaires' disease cluster on the Upper East Side, health officials said Friday.
Jones Beach is back open for swimmers after it was prohibited due to elevated bacterial levels. The rare shutdown took place from Thursday afternoon through midday Friday.
New Yorkers who buy their own health insurance could pay more as insurers file requests with the State Department of Financial Services to increase premiums.
In a wide-ranging interview with the CBS News partner BBC News, Hunter Biden grew emotional as he discussed his father's condition, describing it as very sad to watch.
The New York Hotel and Gaming Trades Council claims The High Line Hotel tested positive for Legionella bacteria twice this summer.
The lineup for the 2026 Global Citizen Festival in New York City was announced Thursday.
Latin music stars Marc Anthony, Feid, and others are set to perform at a benefit concert in Miami on August 16.
Actor and comedian Bowen Yang will portray Mary Todd Lincoln in Broadway's "Oh, Mary!" for a limited 12-week run starting in September.
Designer John Galliano is known for his theatrical and dramatic designs, but his legacy is also marked by antisemitic and racist comments.
"The Sopranos" actor Vincent Pastore is being remembered as a fixture in his Bronx community.
Baseball teams from Darien, Connecticut, and Bayonne, New Jersey, face off Friday evening for a spot in the Little League World Series.
A piece of New York City sports history sold for tens of thousands of dollars at auction.
Logan Gilbert pitched six innings and combined with three relievers on a four-hitter as the Mariners ended a six-game skid with a 1-0 victory over the Yankees on Thursday.
Cade Klubnik's confidence on the field has impressed his Jets teammates just as much as his big throws and quick grasp of the playbook.
The Yankees erased an early deficit and pulled away for a 10-5 victory over the skidding Mariners on Wednesday night.
Some residents of a Queens building say a temporary boiler truck parked outside has become a nearly two-year fixture, emitting smoke they say drifts into their homes.
Harlem Week 2026 brings past and present Harlemites together to honor the neighborhood's legacy.
Parents in Harlem say their children's walk to summer camp is littered with trash, illegal dumping and a growing encampment.
A specialized program from God's Love We Deliver is serving nearly 400 veterans with medically tailored meals, while helping combat isolation and ease the challenges of life after military service.
The Newtown Creek Alliance community science project gives students hands-on experience monitoring the health of one of the most polluted waterways in the U.S.
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.
CBS News New York's Lonnie Quinn has your First Alert Forecast for Aug. 14 at 6 p.m.
A bald eagle is on the mend after being rescued by the Sparta Police Department.
A New Jersey man is the 46th person to climb Mount Kilimanjaro in a wheelchair. CBS News New York's Christine Sloan reports.
It's a gem in the heart of Queens, but neighbors say Flushing Meadows Corona Park is suffering from years of neglect. CBS News New York's Elle McLogan reports.
The Jets kick off the preseason Friday night. CBS News New York's Otis Livingston reports.
