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Animal welfare officials in New Jersey are warning people touched by the story of a starved pit bull who was found discarded in a trash chute to beware of donation scams.
Garrett Bauer and Matthew Kluger face multiple counts of insider trading and obstruction in addition to single counts of conspiracy and money laundering.
17 cities are getting federal grant money to install cameras and license plate readers, and people to check those systems.
Health and pension reforms are the big debatable issues in this year's Garden State state budget.
The verdict comes on the fourth day of deliberations for 20-year-old Alexander Alfaro, who faces 17 counts including murder, felony murder and robbery.
More than twenty years after her death from ovarian cancer, Gilda Radner's spirit and lust for laughter live on in Gilda's Club -- a warm, inviting place with seminars and support groups for every type of cancer.
Alexander Alfaro faces 17 counts including murder, felony murder and robbery.
Staff and students at Seton Hall were on high alert after the armed robbery of two students. It's just the latest crime committed in a community surrounding the prestigious university.
Alexander Alfaro faces 17 counts including murder, felony murder and robbery. His trial began on March 1.
Alexander Alfaro claimed he was coerced into giving a confession, saying a Newark police detective told him to make a false statement when he was arrested two weeks after the murders.
A lawsuit claims Newark police officers illegally handcuffed and detained a high school student who made a cell phone video of them responding to an incident on an NJT bus.
There is explosive testimony from one of six men charged in a 2007 triple murder in a Newark schoolyard.
Newark Mayor Cory Booker spent considerable time bringing the NCAA to Newark and now that the tournament has passed, he's reflecting on how the tournament will affect his city.
Newark schools are providing counseling for students and staff after a student died on a field trip to California.
Authorities in northern New Jersey say a Newark man was killed in a shooting outside an Irvington go-go bar that left four other men wounded.
As North Carolina battles in the Prudential Center in Newark, hearts and minds will linger on Jason Ray, the former UNC mascot who gave the gift of life to four New Jersey residents.
Song-Ja Park, described as a minor player in the scheme, was spared jail time by U.S. District Judge Katherine Hayden.
I had the chance to check out the practices and press conferences yesterday at the Prudential Center. Here are some things I took from Newark...
Four of the nation's most prestigious basketball programs - Ohio State, Kentucky, North Carolina, and Marquette - held public workouts at the Prudential Center, and fans got a first hand look at some of the nation's elite teams.
"The citizens of, in this case, New Jersey, they own the waterfront," says Hackensack Riverkeeper Bill Sheehan. "People own the waterfront. The people."
Anselmo Genovese faces charges related to his role as a project manager for New York-based 160 Broadway Concrete. The subcontractor was working on the high-rise construction project at 77 Hudson Street in Jersey City.
The bakery in Rutherford, N.J. that brought you the Charlie Sheen "Tiger Blood" cupcakes is now selling their confections for a cause.
The platinum-selling rapper admitted to not paying taxes on more than $3 million in income earned between 2004 and 2006.
Newark is the new kid on the block in this year's NCAA Tournament, a scrappy underdog looking to compete with the big boys. Mayor Cory Booker joined WFAN's Boomer & Carton on Tuesday to pump his constituency up for the Sweet 16.
Thousands of people will be descending on New Jersey's largest city and the Prudential Center for the NCAA East Regional Finals.
Passaic's Mexican Independence Day Parade has been postponed, with officials citing concerns about recent arrests by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
An NYPD officer recently went back to the precinct closest to ground zero and opened the memo book he carried on Sept. 11, 2001. He is now sharing its contents publicly for the first time since that day.
J'Ouvert and the West Indian American Day Parade and Festival return to Brooklyn on Monday.
Fernando Tatis Jr., Jake Cronenworth and Manny Machado hit consecutive home runs off Gerrit Cole to open the bottom of the first inning, and the Padres held off the Yankees 4-3 on Sunday.
Bo Bichette launched a go-ahead three-run homer with two outs in the eighth inning after an intentional walk to Juan Soto, and the Mets rallied for a 4-2 victory over the Giants on Sunday.
An NYPD officer recently went back to the precinct closest to ground zero and opened the memo book he carried on Sept. 11, 2001. He is now sharing its contents publicly for the first time since that day.
J'Ouvert and the West Indian American Day Parade and Festival return to Brooklyn on Monday.
New York City's decision to ban artificial intelligence in public school classrooms until high school has become a major talking point among parents, politicians and education experts.
NYPD Officer John William Perry was killed when the north tower collapsed on Sept. 11, 2001.
A man was stabbed to death in Brooklyn on Saturday afternoon.
After a week filled with periods of storminess and high humidity, a calmer and drier weather pattern is settling in for the holiday weekend.
Severe storms returned to the Tri-State Area, making it a soggy Thursday morning.
The rain returns Tuesday with the possibility of severe storms and downpours that can cause flash flooding in the New York City area.
Activity by ICE agents is putting a chill on the economy in parts of Connecticut after an estimated 100 people were recently grabbed off the streets of Danbury and other communities.
A First Alert Weather Day has been issued for Tuesday and Wednesday due to the threat of strong to severe thunderstorms.
Passaic's Mexican Independence Day Parade has been postponed, with officials citing concerns about recent arrests by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
A fast-moving fire early Sunday morning forced a woman to jump from a third-floor window in Elizabeth, New Jersey. City officials said the 50-year-old landed in the driveway of 470 Jefferson Ave.
New York wildlife advocates are calling for a ban on underpass netting, saying pigeons are getting trapped and dying.
Less than eight months after being sworn in, New Jersey Lt. Governor Dale Caldwell has come under scrutiny.
After a week filled with periods of storminess and high humidity, a calmer and drier weather pattern is settling in for the holiday weekend.
Police in Suffolk County, Long Island, say a woman found dead inside her home Thursday was murdered. Her body was found by a family member inside her Sayville home. CBS News New York's Jennifer McLogan reports.
A Sayville woman was found dead Thursday night, and police said they believe she was a victim of violence. CBS News New York's Jennifer McLogan reports.
A 62-year-old woman was found dead inside her Sayville home Thursday night. Police say she was a victim of violence.
Police on Long Island recently impounded an imitation presidential limousine that was part of a mock motorcade and carrying a President Trump look-alike.
Massive whale sharks were recently spotted surfacing right next to a boat near New York City, turning an ordinary day on the water into an extraordinary encounter.
Passaic's Mexican Independence Day Parade has been postponed, with officials citing concerns about recent arrests by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
New York City's decision to ban artificial intelligence in public school classrooms until high school has become a major talking point among parents, politicians and education experts.
The filing comes after a U.S. District Court judge extended an order against the Postal Service enforcing President Trump's executive order for the November elections.
Less than eight months after being sworn in, New Jersey Lt. Governor Dale Caldwell has come under scrutiny.
NYC Mayor Mamdani is facing questions about the city's use of an encrypted messaging channel to send information to social media influencers.
A new study from NYU shows that the number of American children taking GLP-1s for weight loss has increased 300-fold since 2019.
A report released Tuesday is offering a new glimpse into the health impact the 9/11 attacks continue to have on FDNY first responders.
Two more people who were sickened in the Upper East Side Legionnaires' disease cluster have died, health officials announced Friday.
A new electronic device that's the size of a grain of rice is making a big difference for heart patients.
Pennsylvania has recorded its first two deaths connected to measles in 35 years.
The Met's decision to highlight the work by designer John Galliano sparked widespread controversy due to his history of antisemitic and racist comments.
Tim Curry was known for his iconic performances in cult classics like "The Rocky Horror Picture Show" and the original screen adaptation of Stephen King's "It."
President Trump said that he would be "lowering the American flag" throughout the nation for one week in Dolly Parton's honor.
NYC's Empire State Building paid tribute to music legend Dolly Parton Tuesday night. Parton, 80, died Tuesday in Nashville, her family announced.
Dolly Parton became an icon over her six-decade career as a Grammy-winning singer-songwriter, movie and TV star and theme park owner who donated millions to help others.
Fernando Tatis Jr., Jake Cronenworth and Manny Machado hit consecutive home runs off Gerrit Cole to open the bottom of the first inning, and the Padres held off the Yankees 4-3 on Sunday.
Bo Bichette launched a go-ahead three-run homer with two outs in the eighth inning after an intentional walk to Juan Soto, and the Mets rallied for a 4-2 victory over the Giants on Sunday.
The Sounders and Red Bulls played to a 0-0 draw on Saturday night.
The New York Yankees beat the San Diego Padres 5-1 on Saturday.
Rafael Devers and Christian Koss each homered twice Saturday, powering the Giants to a 9-5 win over the Mets.
The Brooklyn family traces its roots to Pieter Claesen Wyckoff, who arrived in the New World 400 years ago. Today, descendants connect through reunions, Zoom calls and a massive genealogical database.
An off-duty volunteer EMT was honored Wednesday for saving a man's life at the 2026 New York Knicks Championship parade.
With tickets to the U.S. Open skyrocketing, tennis advocates in the Harlem community are working to make the sport more accessible for New Yorkers.
The DSNY reported an increase in needle stick injuries for New York City sanitation workers.
A Queens homeowner says that overgrown city trees on her block are creating a safety hazard at night.
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.
As CBS News New York's Nick Caloway reports, the decision is disappointing residents and business owners.
CBS News New York's Vanessa Murdock is calling for sunny skies and a high of 79 on Monday.
Now retired, Officer Shaun McGill was a rookie on the day the terror attacks happened. CBS News New York's Natalie Duddridge has more on how he's commemorating the day 25 years later.
The deadly stabbing happened on Friday in Brooklyn. CBS News New York's Naveen Dhaliwal has the latest on the investigation.
Eastern Parkway in Brooklyn is lined with police barricades to prepare for the crowds. As CBS News New York's Lisa Rozner reports, the police commissioner is deploying new tactics in hopes of keeping the festivities safe.
