Officials Vote To Expand Immigrant Detention Center In Newark
Essex County freeholds voted unanimously to award a contract for a facility in Newark to a politically-connected firm with close ties to Gov. Chris Christie.
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Essex County freeholds voted unanimously to award a contract for a facility in Newark to a politically-connected firm with close ties to Gov. Chris Christie.
Authorities say the off-duty officer was sitting in his personal car on Avenue A when two men walked up to him Saturday morning and tried to carjack him.
Inez Hurston still can't believe she and her 2-month-old grandson, Tyler, survived the crash without a scratch Thursday night. The Nissan Pathfinder tore into the baby's bed, barely missing them.
Last night's brisk weather caused some trouble for PATH commuters this morning.
Jurors found Lee Evans not guilty of ten murder-related charges.
Booker said he's sympathetic to the group's message, but wants cooperation from them so that police resources are not diverted.
The trial of a New Jersey man accused of murdering five Newark teenagers more than 30 years ago was marked by tense and emotional exchanges Tuesday.
A dozen nurses who object to assisting abortion procedures on religious and ethical grounds say they're still being compelled to help with the procedures despite having filed suit against New Jersey hospital where they work.
New Jersey's largest police union is expressing anger over this week's shooting death of an off-duty Det. Michael Morgan.
Ten officers who died in 2010 and 2011 were being honored at Newark's Cathedral Basilica of the Sacred Heart.
Two people have been arrested in Philadelphia in connection with the shooting death of an off-duty Newark police detective, prosecutors said.
Curious Newarkers gathered around City Hall to catch a glimpse of the caped crusader.
The Port Authority will conduct a routine test of emergency systems at the New Jersey Marine Terminals in Newark and Elizabeth between noon and 2 p.m. Friday.
The pilot who made a remarkable emergency landing in Poland said Wednesday he didn't really relax until he got word that all the passengers had gotten off the plane safely.
Five years after it started, federal prosecutors have ended their investigation into U.S. Sen. Robert Menendez's relationship with a nonprofit agency in Hudson County.
A N.J. Transit bus driver was stabbed in what is believed to be an attempted busjacking on Saturday night in Newark, sources said.
Lee Evans and and his cousin are accused of luring the boys on Aug. 20, 1978 to an abandoned house, locking them inside and setting the home on fire.
Oliveira was also an 11-year veteran at the Essex County Sheriff's office, working the dangerous Fugitive Squad.
Amtrak, which maintains the tunnel, was forced to divert its own trains and NJ TRANSIT's more numerous ones to the only other tube, which caused the delays.
Head of school Miguel Brito says they got several anonymous gifts totaling $22 million, paying off the mortgage.
Neighbors told 1010 WINS' Sonia Rincon the shooting may have been in retaliation for a shooting that occurred two weeks ago.
New federal grants will add police officers to patrols across New Jersey, where several departments have had deep layoffs because of budget problems.
When Madison Square Garden reopens this fall, the stars of the court and ice will share the arena with the stars of the kitchen.
When the Yankees' minor league team in Scranton/Wilkes-Barre needed a temporary home, Riverfront Stadium in Newark seemed a perfect fit.
Two trains lost power in a Hudson River tunnel, with two other trains held up behind them. Amtrak deployed diesel engines to remove the stalled trains from the tunnel.
One person is dead and another injured after a driver struck pedestrians in the Bronx on Tuesday, police said.
Rex Heuermann admitted in court earlier this month that he strangled all his victims to death, but his ex-wife Asa Ellerup heard his confession prior to his plea.
New York Attorney General Letitia James is suing the backers of two prominent prediction markets, calling them illegal gambling.
At least two people were killed in a fire in the Belmont section of the Bronx Tuesday afternoon, the FDNY said.
There are some out there who believe Mayor Mamdani may have been the catalyst for the Mets' current 11-game losing streak.
One person is dead and another injured after a driver struck pedestrians in the Bronx on Tuesday, police said.
New York Attorney General Letitia James is suing the backers of two prominent prediction markets, calling them illegal gambling.
At least two people were killed in a fire in the Belmont section of the Bronx Tuesday afternoon, the FDNY said.
There are some out there who believe Mayor Mamdani may have been the catalyst for the Mets' current 11-game losing streak.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani says he spoke with Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch after seeing the video of violent, wrongful arrest in Brooklyn that prompted outrage.
Colder weather returns to the New York City area this week with sub-freezing temperatures in the suburbs.
New York City's balmy weather proved to be record-breaking for the date of April 15.
Parts of the New York area could see record high temperatures during a summerlike stretch of weather this week.
A major warmup, featuring summer-like temperatures in the 80s, will take over the Eastern Seaboard beginning Monday.
New York City and the Tri-State Area are finally turning the corner to warmer weather this week.
The pop-up JBJ Soul Kitchen at the Ocean County Library in Toms River, N.J. will shut down at the end of the month.
A large four-alarm fire ripped through multiple homes in Ridgefield Park, New Jersey, early Tuesday morning.
Federal law entitles students with disabilities to special education services until they turn 21. What happens next is what many caregivers call "the transition cliff."
Much of New York, New Jersey and Connecticut are under a freeze warning Monday night, and that means crops and plants are in danger of dying.
A stolen Lamborghini worth around $300,000 was recovered in New Jersey after its owner said police tracked an Apple AirTag he hid inside.
Rex Heuermann admitted in court earlier this month that he strangled all his victims to death, but his ex-wife Asa Ellerup heard his confession prior to his plea.
Decades after their theft, rare books worth millions were recovered in New York City after being stolen from venture capitalist John Hay Whitney's Long Island home.
John Gotti's grandson Carmine Agnello is headed to prison in connection with a COVID fraud scheme in New York.
A young Long Island man who overcame autism to graduate high school as valedictorian is now poised to graduate from Hofstra with top honors.
New York families rely on state records to make sure car purchases are legit, but what happens when those records are wrong?
There are some out there who believe Mayor Mamdani may have been the catalyst for the Mets' current 11-game losing streak.
Menin's relationship with Mayor Zohran Mamdani is still a work in progress, but the two agree on Gov. Kathy Hochul's proposed pied-à-terre tax.
Former President Barack Obama met privately with New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani before joining together to read to preschoolers at a child care center in the Bronx.
The deal, approved by the FCC, would create a company that owns 265 television stations in 44 states and Washington, D.C.
President Trump spoke with CBS News Friday in a new telephone interview.
The 16th Annual Lustgarten Foundation New York City Walk for Pancreatic Cancer Research was held Sunday in Battery Park City.
Advocates fear New York state could be taking a step back when it comes to biomarker testing access for those with Medicaid.
What started as a sinus infection left a Long Island teenager fighting for his life, requiring emergency brain surgery.
Older adults in New Jersey recorded the highest number of suspected overdose deaths in 2025, according to the New Jersey Department of Health.
The first case of mpox clade I has been detected in New York City, health officials said Friday. Of the two types of mpox, clade I is known to cause more severe disease and death.
The upcoming fashion exhibit at the Metropolitan Museum of Art includes 25 mannequins based on real bodies.
A previously unreleased song is one of many ways Prince is being honored a decade after his death.
Singer-songwriter Gavin DeGraw turned to social media for help reconnecting with a New York City bartender after a memorable performance this week.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani and his wife Rama Duwaji will not attend this year's Met Gala, sources said.
The Rock And Roll Hall of Fame unveiled its list of inductees for 2026, and it includes the Wu-Tang Clan, the legendary, local hip-hop collective.
There are some out there who believe Mayor Mamdani may have been the catalyst for the Mets' current 11-game losing streak.
Cam Schlittler, a native of Walpole, said he and his family have received threats from Red Sox fans ahead of his Fenway Park debut Thursday.
CJ McCollum scored 32 points and the Hawks rallied to stun the Knicks 107-106 on Monday night, tying their first-round playoff series at one game apiece.
The first step toward a possible reunion between Odell Beckham Jr. and the New York Giants is complete.
The Yankees beat the reeling Royals 7-0 to complete a three-game sweep on Sunday following a long rain delay.
Recurring elevator problems are back and worse than ever at one New York City high-rise, according to tenants.
Students at M.S. 407 transform a barren space into a habitat for bees and butterflies, part of a broader city push to expand pollinator-friendly green spaces.
Brooklyn officials announced a first-of-its-kind initiative to build sensory rooms in every District 75 elementary school.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani's administration unveiled a dramatic traffic redesign at Brooklyn's Grand Army Plaza.
New York City business owners are pushing on the State Legislature to pass Gov. Kathy Hochul's reforms that would roll back some of the climate legislation passed by New York state in 2019.
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.
On Long Island, a simple dinner sparked a decision that would change two lives forever. CBS News New York's John Dias reports.
The Federal Aviation Administration is investigating a close call between two passenger jets at John F. Kennedy International Airport.
One person is dead and another injured after a driver struck pedestrians in the Bronx on Tuesday, police said. CBS News New York's Allen Devlin reports.
Gilgo Beach serial killer Rex Heuermann admitted to his ex-wife Asa Ellerup that he murdered seven of his eight victims in the basement of their Massapequa Park home. CBS News New York's Jennifer McLogan reports.
Chopper 2 was over the scene of the blaze, which started at around 1:30 p.m. on Tuesday in the Belmont section of the borough. CBS News New York's Dan Rice reports.
