Former New Jersey Assemblyman Alberto Coutinho dies in car crash
Former New Jersey Assemblyman Alberto Courtinho, 56, served for more than five years, representing parts of Newark.
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Former New Jersey Assemblyman Alberto Courtinho, 56, served for more than five years, representing parts of Newark.
The once-powerful lawmaker and devoted soccer coach died in a fiery crash over the weekend in Newark. CBS News New York's Adi Guajardo reports. CBS News New York's Adi Guajardo reports.
Police say Coutinho, 56, and another driver collided at McCarter Highway and South Street in Newark on Sunday. Coutinho first served in the Assembly for a year in 1997 and then again from 2008-13. CBS News New York's Allen Devlin reports.
Crews battled a brush fire in Newark, New Jersey, on Thursday.
ICE agents began patrolling at JFK Airport in NYC and Newark Airport in New Jersey on Monday.
ICE agents began patrolling at JFK Airport in NYC and Newark Airport in New Jersey on Monday.
The air traffic control tower at Newark Liberty International Airport in New Jersey was evacuated early Monday, after a report of smoke inside.
Michael B. Jordan's best actor win at Sunday night's Academy Awards resonated at his alma mater, Arts High School in Newark.
CBS News New York's Nick Caloway has more on how the boys' program at Malcolm X Shabazz High School and the girls' program Arts High School turned hard work into hardware.
Newark-native Michael B. Jordon ran over to Nischelle Turner and Kevin Frazier right before the show, before taking home the Academy Award for Best Actor.
Four people, including two teens and two construction workers, were hurt in a house explosion in Newark, New Jersey, on Saturday.
Four people were hurt, including two teenagers, in an explosion at a home in Newark, New Jersey, on Saturday. More than 20 people are now displaced. CBS News New York's Naomi Ruchim reports.
Construction crews working on a water line in Newark, New Jersey, nicked a gas line instead, causing a house explosion, police say. CBS News New York's Naomi Ruchim reports.
A New Jersey toddler's death after falling more than 20 stories has prompted new legislation designed to ensure windows are properly guarded in apartment buildings across the state.
Their 2-year-old died back in November after falling out a window in Newark and plummeting 20 stories. CBS News New York's Kristie Keleshian reports.
A vacant house collapsed in Newark, New Jersey, overnight.
Two of New Jersey's biggest cities, Jersey City and Newark, are joining a push to bring FIFA World Cup celebrations to local streets.
Newark police said the suspect used the Google Translate app to threaten to shoot the cashier at an Ecuadorian restaurant.
The suspect allegedly used Google Translate to threaten to shoot a cashier at Mi Rinconcito Ecuatoriano in Newark.
A flight bound for New Jersey had to return to California due to engine issues. The plane was evacuated, and passengers later got on another plane.
A federal immigration investigation on Wednesday ended with a chaotic crash in Newark, New Jersey, officials say.
A federal immigration investigation ended with a chaotic crash in Newark, New Jersey, officials say, and now the mayor is condemning ICE operations in his city. CBS News New York's Naveen Dhaliwal reports.
Riders on NJ Transit should still expect delays as rail services resume after two lines were suspended in and out of Penn Station Monday. An engineer was hurt after a piece of debris from overhead wire infrastructure hit a train.
Rail services resumed after wire issues caused lines in and out of Penn Station to be suspended. Officials said riders should still expect delays. CBS News New York's Vanessa Murdock reports.
The extreme cold has one nonprofit in Newark, New Jersey, expanding its operations to help people experiencing homelessness. CBS News New York's Lisa Rozner went on a ride-along with outreach workers.
Pinch-hitter Graham Pauley had a go-ahead, two-run double in a four-run eighth inning, and the Marlins held off the Yankees 7-6 on Sunday.
A woman on her way to New York City went into labor as her flight was about to land at JFK Airport on Saturday. Caribbean Airlines confirmed she gave birth on Flight BW005, which was en route from Kingston, Jamaica.
Nolan Traore hit five 3-pointers and finished with 23 points and seven assists, Jalen Wilson added 19 points and the Nets beat the Wizards 121-115 on Sunday.
Pinch-hitter Luis Torrens keyed New York's four-run eighth inning with a two-run double and the Mets made it three straight wins over the San Francisco Giants with a 5-2 victory.
UCLA finished the season 37-1 by defeating the three-time national champion South Carolina Gamecocks.
A woman on her way to New York City went into labor as her flight was about to land at JFK Airport on Saturday. Caribbean Airlines confirmed she gave birth on Flight BW005, which was en route from Kingston, Jamaica.
People dressed in elaborate headgear and paraded up Fifth Avenue for New York City's Easter Sunday tradition.
History was made Saturday night at Madison Square Garden as the Sirens played the Torrent before a sold-out crowd.
An NYPD officer was struck by a driver and injured during a traffic stop in Brooklyn on Saturday.
Tributes continue to pour into Brooklyn, where 7-month-old Kaori Patterson-Moore lost her life in a senseless shooting Wednesday.
Rain has returned for Easter Sunday in the New York area after the holiday weekend kicked off with May-like weather.
UConn's jaw-dropping buzzer beater catapulted them to the Final Four.
Bridgeport firefighter Terrence Cramer was killed after his girlfriend's ex shot him in a fit of rage at a Connecticut home, according to an arrest warrant.
Jabari Bush is accused of fatally shooting active-duty Bridgeport Firefighter Terrence Cramer in Shelton, police said.
Warmer weather will return to New York City and the surrounding area soon.
The move would reduce the minimum uninsured motorist coverage for ride-share services from $1.5 million to as low as $35,000.
Fire officials are investigating the cause of a multi-alarm fire at a former chemical manufacturer in Paterson, New Jersey.
Rain has returned for Easter Sunday in the New York area after the holiday weekend kicked off with May-like weather.
With just over one square mile of land, the City of Hoboken says the 2026 FIFA World Cup could be a once-in-a-generation opportunity for homeowners.
New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill and her family are moving into Drumthwacket, the governor's official residence in Princeton.
Patrick Roy has been abruptly fired as head coach of the New York Islanders.
Stony Brook University professor Timothy Glotch is one of 10 scientists selected to shape research plans for NASA's next Artemis missions.
A Long Island man accused of shooting his sister in the head with a crossbow pleaded not guilty to attempted murder Thursday.
A Long Island high schooler and his mom are being credited with saving a sleeping neighbor from a house fire.
New York Republican gubernatorial nominee Bruce Blakeman said Tuesday he will sue the state after the Campaign Finance Board denied him matching funds.
A U.S. crew member who went missing when an F-15E fighter jet was shot down over a remote area of Iran has been rescued by U.S. forces.
The changes were likely to affect Associate Attorney General Stanley Woodward, the No. 3 official at the Justice Department and Harmeet Dhillon, the Assistant Attorney General for the Civil Rights Division.
President Trump ordered the Department of Homeland Security to find a way to pay "each and every employee" of the agency.
New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill and her family are moving into Drumthwacket, the governor's official residence in Princeton.
The search for the second crew member, a weapons system officer, is continuing, two U.S. officials said.
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.
Heights University Hospital, formerly known as Christ Hospital, shuttered its emergency room Saturday night.
New Jersey Sen. Andy Kim is opening up about his father's Alzheimer's diagnosis in hopes of helping others struggling like him to care for their loved ones.
A federal judge in New York has tossed out actor Blake Lively's sexual harassment claims against actor Justin Baldoni over their roles in the movie "It Ends With Us," but left intact a claim for retaliation.
Atlanta rapper Gucci Mane was lured to a Dallas studio for a meeting, then allegedly kidnapped and robbed by a group including rappers Pooh Shiesty and Big30.
Megan Thee Stallion was released from a New York City hospital after she got sick during a performance of "Moulin Rouge! The Musical."
The price hike raises the cost of the standard plan with ads by $1 per month and the cost of the standard and premium plans by $2.
Savannah Guthrie stepped back from her NBC duties almost two months ago when her mother, Nancy Guthrie, disappeared. The investigation is ongoing.
Pinch-hitter Graham Pauley had a go-ahead, two-run double in a four-run eighth inning, and the Marlins held off the Yankees 7-6 on Sunday.
Nolan Traore hit five 3-pointers and finished with 23 points and seven assists, Jalen Wilson added 19 points and the Nets beat the Wizards 121-115 on Sunday.
Pinch-hitter Luis Torrens keyed New York's four-run eighth inning with a two-run double and the Mets made it three straight wins over the San Francisco Giants with a 5-2 victory.
UCLA finished the season 37-1 by defeating the three-time national champion South Carolina Gamecocks.
Patrick Roy has been abruptly fired as head coach of the New York Islanders.
Preparations for Passover in Brooklyn blend centuries-old rituals with modern traditions unique to each family.
New York has filed a lawsuit against solar company Attyx, saying it didn't just sell panels, it sold promises it couldn't keep.
Long before Manhattan's iconic street grid took shape, an English widow planned a Brooklyn community that helped shape the city today.
The Center for Brooklyn History showcase examines the Battle of Brooklyn through rare maps, paintings, and historical artifacts from the American Revolutionary War.
From World War II to modern mixology, women in Brooklyn fought for their place behind the bar. This Women's History Month, their legacy continues to influence the city's nightlife.
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 Craig Allen says to expect temperatures in the upper 40s and low 50s for the next few days, but the warmth will return late in the week.
Caribbean Airlines confirmed Saturday's event. CBS News New York's Allen Devlin has more on the special delivery.
It will mark the first time she has appeared on the show since her mother's disappearance on Jan. 31. Authorities believe 84-year-old Nancy Guthrie was taken from her Tucson, Arizona, home. CBS News New York's Allen Devlin reports.
It happened just before 6 a.m. on Sunday at a Park Right on West 43rd Street near 11th Avenue. CBS News New York's Allen Devlin reports.
CBS News New York's Kristie Keleshian got a look at this year’s festivities, in what’s now an over-century-old tradition.
