17,000 Newark Schoolchildren To Be Tested For Lead
Thousands of children in Newark schools will soon be tested for lead, after tests found higher than acceptable levels in the drinking water in several schools.
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Thousands of children in Newark schools will soon be tested for lead, after tests found higher than acceptable levels in the drinking water in several schools.
Authorities say the incident was sparked by "recent ongoing family problems."
The Newark Public Schools system is supplying the schools with alternate water for drinking and for food preparation.
Gov. Chris Christie made his first public appearance outside of the statehouse since ending his presidential campaign earlier this month.
Damage to the Greater Mount Moriah Baptist Church in Newark includes shattered glass from a broken window, and a giant hole in the ceiling.
They were both pronounced dead at the scene, on the 300 block of Clinton Place, at 9:49 p.m. Saturday by the Regional Medical Examiner's Office.
Newark Public Safety Director Anthony F. Ambrose called the slayings of the two people, identified only as one male and one female, as "senseless'' and "tragic.''
Saqirah Davis, 36, of Newark is charged with aggravated assault, weapons counts and conspiracy.
Major highways are clear in New Jersey following the massive storm that clobbered the state, but many schools are closed Monday because snow remains a problem on local roads.
Several high school athletes headed to a track and field meet were forced to flee their school bus when it erupted in flames at a high school in Newark.
The mayor's spokeswoman, Marjorie Harris, announced late Saturday afternoon that Baraka had discovered two threatening letters this weekend at his mother's home.
Members and supporters of the Elizabeth-based United Youth Council were heckled by a group of local activists who were against a neighboring city's activists standing in front of City Hall calling for ways to reduce violence
Essex County prosecutors say a Newark man found wounded on a city street has died from his injuries.
It was pickup time at school and an autistic boy could not be found. You can imagine how upsetting it was for his parents.
One New Jersey man spread holiday cheer Monday by giving $100 Toys R' Us gift cards to complete strangers.
A former gang member turned anti-violence activist who was featured in "Brick City,'' a Sundance Channel documentary series set in Newark, has been shot to death, authorities said Tuesday.
Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel fired the city's police superintendent Tuesday, a week after the release of a dash-cam video that showed a white officer fatally shooting a black teenager 16 times.
Gunfire in Newark left a man wounded in the leg and damaged an NJ TRANSIT bus Monday afternoon.
For more than 80,000 people, it was their final resting place. But now the cemetery in which they're buried in is complete disrepair and covered in weeds.
Police in New Jersey were looking for suspects described as armed, dangerous, and children.
An off-duty postal worker was injured in a shooting in Newark early Thursday morning after being pulled over by two men posing as cops.
Police said two men armed and wearing masks tried to rob the Sunoco station at Washington and Court streets.
Harris has a deal with the school to use the field to land his chopper on occasion, but someone must have double-booked the field that day.
Police said the 13-year-old told them he was sitting at his desk doing homework when he heard a loud boom, but did not immediately realize he had been shot.
The search for a missing mother of four ended 10 days after her disappearance with a gruesome discovery just a block from her house in Newark.
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.
A man has been arrested in connection to a deadly boating accident that killed two children in Barnegat Bay last month.
Some worshippers said they were escorted by police officers while entering Central Synagogue on Saturday morning following a frightening disruption during Friday night's services. CBS News New York's Kristie Keleshian reports.
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.
