Free books given away at Paterson elementary school
The book bundle program started in 2020 to keep students reading during the pandemic.
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The book bundle program started in 2020 to keep students reading during the pandemic.
Students at one Paterson elementary school lined up to receive free bundles of books Thursday.
Volunteers and firefighters are going door to door in Paterson, doing smoke detector installations. It's part of the "Sound the Alarm" event.
Volunteers and firefighters went door to door to install smoke detector in Paterson, CBS2's Jenna DeAngelis reports.
The district had reinstated a mandatory mask policy when students returned from winter break.
Paterson schools are going back to optional masking.
Doctors say more and more kids and adults are coming down with COVID, the flu and RSV.
Doctors say more and more kids and adults are coming down with COVID, the flu and RSV, CBS2's Nick Caloway reports.
District officials cited a rising number of COVID, flu and RSV cases for the new mandate.
We hear from the superintendent about why the district made the move.
Students in Paterson, New Jersey, will go back to school Tuesday, and when they do, they'll once again be wearing masks. CBS2's Nick Caloway spoke with parents and students about the new mandate.
Saturday marks the 50th anniversary of Clemente's death.
A park in Paterson, New Jersey, has been dedicated in memory of a legendary baseball player.
People over age 50 are most vulnerable, as well as people who smoke or have lung disease.
New Jersey's Department of Health is now investigating a possible cluster of Legionnaires' disease in Bergen and Passaic counties. Cases have been confirmed in Wayne, Paterson and the city of Passaic. CBS2's Christine Sloan has the story.
The superintendent says it's a precaution as the number of cases of COVID-19, RSV and the flu continues to rise.
Public school students and staff in Paterson will have to mask up when they return to classes next week.
Kwanzaa highlights the importance of family and community, focusing on seven guiding principles.
Kwanzaa highlights the importance of family and community, focusing on seven guiding principles, CBS2's Kristie Keleshian reports.
Organizers said they were able to give out toys to more than 1,000 families.
There was a special holiday delivery on Christmas Eve in New Jersey.
Everyone entering John F. Kennedy High School must go through a security check.
City leaders commended the quick thinking of security and teacher John Sebastian for controlling a volatile situation.
Several guns were confiscated on and near campus last week at John F. Kennedy High School, prompting new safety measures. CBS2's Christina Fan has the story.
There was a big celebration in New Jersey after a big upset at the World Cup.
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.
Questions swirl about campus security, the apparent lack of video evidence and whether the focus on the person of interest gave the attacker more time to escape.
If you're heading out, watch your step—black ice could make things tricky.
The men suspected of attacking a Jewish gathering on Bondi Beach were inspired by the ISIS terror group and spent weeks last month in the Philippines, officials say.
Shots fired near John F. Kennedy International Airport caused traffic delays Tuesday morning.
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.
If you're heading out, watch your step—black ice could make things tricky.
Shots fired near John F. Kennedy International Airport caused traffic delays Tuesday morning.
Fortunately, the rail was fixed just before 8 a.m., leading to service getting back on track.
Luigi Mangione is back in court Tuesday for day eight of pre-trial hearings related to evidence in the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson a year ago in New York City.
Some of the highest totals were on Long Island and in New Jersey, where greater than 6 inches of snow was measured.
A large water main break in Waterbury, Connecticut, is impacting tens of thousands of residents.
Bitterly cold temperatures are causing icy road conditions, including black ice, Monday morning in the Tri-State Area.
Survivors of the 2012 Sandy Hook school shooting, families and lawmakers gathered in Washington, D.C., on Thursday to honor the lives lost and continue calls for action to end gun violence.
Connecticut is dealing with its first measles case since 2021, after a child, who is not vaccinated, contracted the virus while traveling internationally.
If you're heading out, watch your step—black ice could make things tricky.
Davenport currently serves as the first assistant attorney general, a position she previously held from 2018-2020. She also worked as the acting attorney general's principal law enforcement advisor.
The winter storm blanketed New Jersey and brought up to six inches of snow to some areas.
New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani says he will appoint a "World Cup czar" to push FIFA to lower ticket prices for the 2026 tournament.
Some of the highest totals were on Long Island and in New Jersey, where greater than 6 inches of snow was measured.
If you're heading out, watch your step—black ice could make things tricky.
Fortunately, the rail was fixed just before 8 a.m., leading to service getting back on track.
The Jewish community of Sydney, Australia has deep connections to the Tri-State Area. Many on Long Island spoke fondly on Monday about victims they knew.
Some of the highest totals were on Long Island and in New Jersey, where greater than 6 inches of snow was measured.
A U.S. Postal Service clerk was caught on video stealing cards from the mail in a police sting on Long Island, according to investigators.
President Trump filed a defamation lawsuit against the BBC on Monday over a documentary that spliced parts of his Jan. 6, 2021, speech on the Ellipse.
Davenport currently serves as the first assistant attorney general, a position she previously held from 2018-2020. She also worked as the acting attorney general's principal law enforcement advisor.
The casinos clearing the last hurdle are Steve Cohen's Metropolitan Park in Queens, Bally's Bronx, and Resorts World New York City at Aqueduct Racetrack, also in Queens.
New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani says he will appoint a "World Cup czar" to push FIFA to lower ticket prices for the 2026 tournament.
Erika Kirk recalls the emotional fog of Charlie Kirk's assassination, addresses conspiracy theories and takes questions during a CBS News town hall hosted by Bari Weiss.
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.
Connecticut is dealing with its first measles case since 2021, after a child, who is not vaccinated, contracted the virus while traveling internationally.
Mixed nuts from Ohio-based Mellace Family Brands sold at some Wegmans stores could be tainted with Salmonella, FDA warns.
New York has no plans to change hepatitis B vaccine guidance after a Centers for Disease Control advisory panel voted to stop recommending a first dose for newborns.
Rob Reiner was a California transplant who never lost his New York edge. He was born in the Bronx, and raised in New Rochelle.
R&B musician Trey Songz was arrested in New York City over the weekend after an incident at the Dramma nightclub near Times Square.
Nick Reiner, a son of director Rob Reiner and his wife Michele, has been arrested on murder charges following their deaths, police said.
Director Rob Reiner and wife, Michele, were found dead in their Los Angeles home, sources told CBS News, in what police called an apparent homicide.
Peter Greene, best known for his role in "Pulp Fiction," has died at his home in New York City at 60 years old.
With their 4-1 defeat to the Ducks on Monday, the Rangers have now lost 12 of 16 games at Madison Square Garden this season.
The New York Jets fired defensive coordinator Steve Wilks one day after getting thumped 48-20 by the Jacksonville Jaguars.
Egor Demin scored 17 points, Noah Clowney added 16 and the Nets never trailed in a 127-82 romp over the Bucks on Sunday night.
Trevor Lawrence accounted for six touchdowns, including a career-high five passing, and the Jaguars overwhelmed the Jets, 48-20 on Sunday.
Jacory Croskey-Merritt ran for a touchdown, Jaylin Lane returned a punt 63 yards for another score and the Commanders beat the Giants 29-21 on Sunday.
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 city is sharing new details about the historic $1 billion investment announced for the Coney Island Boardwalk, the largest in its century-long history
New York City officials have secured long-awaited funding to restore the 102-year-old Coney Island boardwalk.
Residents on East 57th Street say reckless drivers have caused life-altering injuries and even death, but despite petitions and years of advocacy, the city has yet to install a speed bump.
Neighbors in Brooklyn's Victorian Flatbush are expressing frustration after the city designated only part of their area as a historic district.
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.
During his last days in office, Mayor Eric Adams delivered his end of term update on initiatives created to support working class New Yorkers.
The FBI is offering a $50,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the gunman.
Another Altoona, Pennsylvania police officer took the stand Tuesday. He testified his role is evidence custodian, and walked the court through the department's process for documenting and processing evidence.
It started at 4:48 a.m. when Port Authority police responded to a report of a crash on the southbound Van Wyck Expressway near the entrance to JFK. One of the drivers involved was an on-duty Customs and Border Protection officer. CBS News New York's Mahsa Saeidi reports.
Police are still trying to pinpoint a motive in the killing of Rob and Michele Reiner. CBS News New York's Tim McNicholas reports.
