Newark Fire Damages 4 Homes, Displaces 28 People
Firefighters battled a raging fire that gutted at least three homes in Newark late Sunday night.
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Firefighters battled a raging fire that gutted at least three homes in Newark late Sunday night.
A man was busted with more than 6,300 fireworks in Newark this week.
Police in Newark have launched a crackdown on drag racing in that city's East Ward.
Fresh summer crops are starting roll in and this year the leafy greens you're eating could be coming from a farm in Newark.
Newark police are investigating an accident after a woman in her 60s was struck by an New Jersey Transit bus.
The Union County Prosecutor's Office said the preliminary investigation shows the officer, who has not been identified, got into some sort of altercation with 37-year-old Michael Gaffney of Piscataway.
Two suspects have been charged in the fatal shooting of a New Jersey Institute of Technology student who was killed during a burglary at a fraternity house in Newark, authorities announced Friday.
Officials say the tree had been rotting and was hollow in the middle before being knocked over by the wind.
Attorney Joel Silberman says the lawsuit against Newark's public schools seeks class-action status and was filed in federal court Tuesday.
It happened around 3:30 a.m. at the Tau Kappa Epsilon house on Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard near the school's campus.
Officials on Wednesday will reveal details that were ironed out between Newark and the ride-hailing company on Tuesday.
A New Jersey man pleaded guilty Monday to producing fake driver's licenses and filing bogus tax returns using stolen identity information.
Newark's tentative $10 million deal with ride-hailing company Uber has hit a roadblock.
Newark's mayor has released details on the tentative agreement he's reached with ride-hailing company Uber to operate in New Jersey's largest city.
Newark Mayor Ras Baraka said Friday that he has reached a deal with ride-hailing company Uber to operate in that city.
According to PSEG, the outage began with a manhole fire at University Avenue and Bleecker Street at around 1:30 a.m.
The director of NJ TRANSIT on Tuesday defended the use of audio surveillance systems on some of its trains Tuesday, as some questioned the monitoring's legal and ethical underpinnings.
It happened around 10 p.m. Sunday at an apartment near the university's Newark campus on Central Avenue at Halsey Street.
The city wants the drivers to pay a fee of around $1,000 a year if they want to pick up passengers at the city's busiest hubs.
A second man has been arrested in an alleged plot to kill Newark Mayor Ras Baraka.
New Jersey lawmakers worried about lead that was found in the Newark public schools' drinking water are holding a hearing to look more closely at the state's aging infrastructure.
A man and woman and a 6-year-old girl were injured Sunday morning when a tree came down into a home in Newark.
A Newark man has been sentenced to 25 years in prison after admitting to kidnapping and sexually assaulting a 10-year-old girl.
It was a wild scene in Newark Saturday as police chased a stolen tractor-trailer cab through several neighborhoods.
The Newark School District turned off water at 30 schools last week after test results revealed unsafe lead levels.
The Vikings beat the Giants 13-10 in each team's preseason opener on Saturday.
Five people were injured in the shooting involving multiple suspects. One person is currently listed in critical condition, the university said.
The Toronto Blue Jays beat the New York Yankees 3-1 on Friday night.
It's the final weekend for New Yorkers in Manhattan to enjoy a car-free Saturday for New York City Summer Streets.
Rookie Cade Klubnik led the New York Jets to scores on his two drives in a 24-16 preseason loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
It's the final weekend for New Yorkers in Manhattan to enjoy a car-free Saturday for New York City Summer Streets.
A man is facing hate crime charges after a frightening disruption during Shabbat services at a prominent Manhattan synagogue 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.
Bayonne, New Jersey, is heading to the Little League World Series after beating Darien, Connecticut, in the Metro Region Tournament on Friday.
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.
Bayonne, New Jersey, is heading to the Little League World Series after beating Darien, Connecticut, in the Metro Region Tournament on Friday.
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.
A new Long Island business owned by former reality TV star Bethenny Frankel was issued a stop work order hours after its grand opening Thursday.
Old Westbury Police responded to a report of a loose horse along the LIE service road Friday afternoon.
A deadly double shooting inside a Long Island home has been ruled a murder-suicide.
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.
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 USS George Washington aircraft carrier departed Vietnam last week and is headed to the Middle East to replace the USS Abraham Lincoln, according to a U.S. official.
Israel is being condemned by Lebanese leaders for strikes in the south that killed at least 11 people, including children, according to the health ministry.
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."
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.
The Vikings beat the Giants 13-10 in each team's preseason opener on Saturday.
The Toronto Blue Jays beat the New York Yankees 3-1 on Friday night.
Rookie Cade Klubnik led the New York Jets to scores on his two drives in a 24-16 preseason loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
Francisco Lindor and Jared Young homered Friday night, powering the Mets to a 4-1 win over the Nationals.
Bayonne, New Jersey, is heading to the Little League World Series after beating Darien, Connecticut, in the Metro Region Tournament on Friday.
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 John Elliott has your First Alert Forecast for August 15.
Geno Smith didn't play in the Jets' preseason opener, but that gave a rookie a chance to make a first impression under the lights. CBS News New York's Steve Overmyer reports.
A guilty plea to federal charges from Luigi Mangione now sets up a high-stakes courtroom conflict. Will state murder charges proceed to trial, or will they be dismissed? CBS News New York's Tony Aiello reports.
A new Long Island business owned by former reality TV star Bethenny Frankel was issued a stop work order hours after its grand opening Thursday.
A man is facing hate crime charges after a frightening disruption during Shabbat services at a prominent Manhattan synagogue Friday. CBS News New York's Adi Guajardo reports.
