NJ Utility Turns To Sesame Street To Prepare Families For Emergencies
New Jersey's largest utility is teaming with the producers of television's Sesame Street to help families prepare for major emergencies such as hurricanes, tornadoes and floods.
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New Jersey's largest utility is teaming with the producers of television's Sesame Street to help families prepare for major emergencies such as hurricanes, tornadoes and floods.
Just before 10 a.m. Monday, Newark police received a call from a male caller who didn't identify himself but said four bombs were set to explode in the building at 11:09 a.m., the city said a statement.
The Archdiocese of Newark said Sister Miriam Teresa Demjanovich cured a boy's macular degeneration in the 1960s, long after she died.
A nurse and an inmate already doing hard time for murder were sentenced Friday for conspiring to bring 50 decks of heroin into Northern State Prison in Newark.
Police have arrested a man wanted in connection with a violent encounter in Newark with a security guard at a rental car company and a New Jersey State Police detective.
Gov. Chris Christie is the featured guest at a summit in Newark that focuses on the wide-ranging effects of drug addiction.
The search continues for a suspect who police said stole a rental car in Newark, led officers on a chase and crashed into a state police cruiser.
PATH passengers will need more cash to ride the trains between New Jersey and New York.
The military uses drones to carry bombs or conduct surveillance, but anyone can buy a drone without a weapon that uses high-definition cameras and GPS, even criminals.
One man was killed and two people were wounded when shots rang out in Newark.
The Port Authority says PATH service is back to normal after earlier delays caused by a work train derailment.
Police were investigating Friday afternoon after a man was found shot to death in the back of a store in Newark.
At the Lafayette Street elementary school in the Ironbound section of Newark, CBS 2 found students running around between parked cars – some of them even leaning against them during recess.
A suspect wanted in connection with a string of armed robberies in which the female victims were maced in their eyes has struck again in New Jersey, police said.
The 22-year-old Washington Township man faces one count each of stalking and sexual exploitation of a child. The exploitation count carries a mandatory minimum prison sentence of 15 years upon conviction.
New Jersey's Supreme Court has ordered a new sentencing for a Newark woman convicted of killing a high school rival hours after the victim celebrated her graduation in 2008.
Police in Freehold Township, New Jersey are searching for a suspect in a string of armed robberies in which the female victims were maced in their eyes.
Prosecutors say that from October 2012 through August 2014, the three men ran a website that sold fake licenses for seven states, with each license costing about $150.
The mayors of some of New Jersey's most crime-plagued cities are hearing from academics and law enforcement experts on new ways to help reduce violent crime.
Some students from three Newark high schools have walked out of class to protest the state's control of New Jersey's largest school district.
Two men were killed and another was hospitalized following separate shootings in Newark. But authorities say it doesn't appear that the incidents are connected.
The city says the new officers will enhance the mayor's initiative to increase the number of police officers on the force.
Friends helped raise the money for the funeral for the woman who worked many jobs.
Organizers say they expect 1,000 Newark families to keep their children out of the city's public schools Thursday in a boycott over the city's new enrollment system.
Bail is set at $1 million for 38-year-old Cornelius Jones of Newark.
It's practically the plot to "Home Alone." A quick-thinking 12-year-old boy in Medford stopped a burglar who broke into his home, police said.
We've issued a First Alert Weather Day for Friday evening into Saturday morning due to snow.
NORAD, the North American Aerospace Defense Command, tracks Santa's Christmas Eve flight around the world each year. Follow a live map of the tracker here.
A federal judge has given a green light to New York's so-called Green Light Law, rejecting the Trump administration's bid to stop the state from giving people driver's licenses without having them prove they're in the country legally.
Christmas Eve Mass is being held throughout the day at St. Patrick's Cathedral Wednesday.
We've issued a First Alert Weather Day for Friday evening into Saturday morning due to snow.
A federal judge has given a green light to New York's so-called Green Light Law, rejecting the Trump administration's bid to stop the state from giving people driver's licenses without having them prove they're in the country legally.
Christmas Eve Mass is being held throughout the day at St. Patrick's Cathedral Wednesday.
NYC says center-running bus lanes will speed up commutes and improve safety on one of Brooklyn's busiest corridors, but critics aren't so sure.
CBS News New York went inside ICE operations on Long Island for a rare view of how, where and why arrests are made.
We've issued a First Alert Weather Day for Friday evening into Saturday morning due to snow.
It's a First Alert Weather Day as a mixture of snow and rain move through the Tri-State Area Tuesday morning.
We have issued a First Alert Weather Day Tuesday as travel could be impacted due to slick roads, especially north and west of the city.
Snow and rain will return to the New York City area before Christmas. Parts of the Tri-State Area have winter weather advisories.
Today is a First Alert Weather Day as heavy rain and 50-60 mph wind gusts cause coastal flooding, downed trees and power outages.
We've issued a First Alert Weather Day for Friday evening into Saturday morning due to snow.
Leaders in Paterson, N.J., are pushing back against Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard's remarks suggesting the city is working to impose Islamic law.
Saint Cecilia Roman Catholic Church in South Brunswick, New Jersey, was ransacked in a desperate act for quick cash, police say.
It's a First Alert Weather Day as a mixture of snow and rain move through the Tri-State Area Tuesday morning.
Totowa Police Chief Carmen Veneziano appeared in a Massachusetts court and denied allegations he assaulted his girlfriend at a hotel.
It's practically the plot to "Home Alone." A quick-thinking 12-year-old boy in Medford stopped a burglar who broke into his home, police said.
We've issued a First Alert Weather Day for Friday evening into Saturday morning due to snow.
CBS News New York went inside ICE operations on Long Island for a rare view of how, where and why arrests are made.
It's a First Alert Weather Day as a mixture of snow and rain move through the Tri-State Area Tuesday morning.
We have issued a First Alert Weather Day Tuesday as travel could be impacted due to slick roads, especially north and west of the city.
A federal judge has given a green light to New York's so-called Green Light Law, rejecting the Trump administration's bid to stop the state from giving people driver's licenses without having them prove they're in the country legally.
Leaders in Paterson, N.J., are pushing back against Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard's remarks suggesting the city is working to impose Islamic law.
Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani named Lillian Bonsignore as the next FDNY commissioner at a Tuesday afternoon news conference.
George Conway, a conservative lawyer turned vocal critic of President Trump, has filed paperwork for a bid to represent New York City in the House.
The Justice Department early Tuesday released more than 11,000 additional documents and photos from the Jeffrey Epstein files.
A spike in measles cases in Rockland County has New York health officials urging families to get vaccinated.
Researchers on Long Island say they've found physical evidence of PTSD in World Trade Center first responders.
In New York, cases of flu, RSV and COVID have spiked since Thanksgiving.
There are at least 500 sudden and unexpected deaths in the city each year, and in roughly a fifth of those cases, a genetic cause can be detected.
UnitedHealthcare and NewYork-Presbyterian have roughly two weeks to reach an agreement or thousands of Medicare Advantage members could be forced to find care elsewhere.
The singer said an MRI showed a cancerous spot on one of his lungs after he recovered from a lengthy bout of bronchitis.
Comedian and actor Bowen Yang performed his final sketch on "SNL" Saturday night, after announcing his unexpected mid-season exit from the show.
A judge Friday voided the conviction of one of the two men found guilty of the 2002 killing of Run-D.M.C. star Jam Master Jay.
The special features interviews with Kathy Bates, Annette Bening, Albert Brooks, Michael Douglas, Kiefer Sutherland, Jerry O'Connell and Mandy Patinkin.
Jake and Romy Reiner released a statement on Wednesday, remembering their parents, Rob Reiner and Michele Singer Reiner, as their best friends.
Adam Pelech scored the tiebreaking goal late in the third period, and the New York Islanders beat the New Jersey Devils 2-1 on Tuesday night.
Taylor Raddysh and Alexis Lafreniere scored 68 seconds apart in a five-goal third period for the New York Rangers in a 7-3 win over the Washington Capitals on Tuesday.
Anthony Edwards scored 38 points to help the Minnesota Timberwolves beat former teammate Karl-Anthony Towns for the first time and hold off the New York Knicks 115-104.
Michael Porter Jr. scored 28 points, as the Brooklyn Nets beat the Philadelphia 76ers 114-106.
The Mets jettisoned another core player Monday, trading second baseman Jeff McNeil to the Athletics for minor league right-hander Yordan Rodriguez.
NYC says center-running bus lanes will speed up commutes and improve safety on one of Brooklyn's busiest corridors, but critics aren't so sure.
Nine Brooklyn Football Club partner bars are collecting shelf-stable food and winter coats to benefit 10 local schools.
The Davis Center in Harlem is now open for its first winter season after technical delays.
After losing his mother to a stroke in 2022, a Brownsville native is turning personal grief into a grassroots foundation, offering counseling and mentorship to children and young adults.
A Brooklyn startup and a national nonprofit are teaming up to turn everyday mail lockers into easy donation hubs, delivering thousands of toys to hospital rooms this holiday season.
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.
We have a First Alert Weather Day Friday for a storm that'll blow in Friday evening and carry through to Saturday morning. CBS News New York's Tony Sadiku has the forecast.
It comes after the feds blew past Friday's deadline to make all the records public. CBS News New York's Erica Brown has the latest.
Crews searched the splintered and charred remains of the facility in Bristol Township on Tuesday night and Wednesday morning. CBS News New York's Natalie Duddridge reports.
The gunfire erupted near Belmont Avenue and Powell Street just before 10 a.m. on Wednesday. The 46-year-old victim was taken to Brookdale Hospital, where he was pronounced dead. No arrests have been made. CBS News New York's Natalie Duddridge reports.
Christmas Eve Mass is being held throughout the day at St. Patrick's Cathedral Wednesday. It all leads up to Wednesday night's Midnight Mass. CBS News New York's Noelle Lilley reports.
