New Jersey's big city mayors hope bail reform changes lower gun crimes
Changes make it easier to detain people charged with serious gun offenses.
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Changes make it easier to detain people charged with serious gun offenses.
Mayors of the biggest cities in New Jersey hope to see a decrease in gun crime because of a change in the state's bail law, CBS2's Tony Aiello reports.
The superintendent says she hopes the video gives others hope and faith in the future as we deal with the pandemic.
Students at one school in Paterson had some fun at the end of the school year.
More than a national award, this includes teachers from Central America and Asia.
For the first time ever, a New Jersey educator has become a National Teacher of the Year. CBS2's Steve Overmyer found out the keys to her success.
The famous number 14 was on the back of jerseys all over Larry Doby Field on Tuesday.
Paterson's Larry Doby broke the color barrier in baseball's American League 75 years ago Tuesday. As CBS2's Otis Livingston reports, there's momentum for Major League Baseball to do more to honor the trailblazer.
Paterson is getting over $600,000 from the Safe Routes to School program.
Pedestrian safety is being beefed up near over a dozen schools in Passaic County, New Jersey.
The Divas have dedicated countless afterschool hours to their winning record.
A youth softball team in Paterson, New Jersey earned the right to play in a tournament in Puerto Rico, but they may not be able to make the trip without some help. CBS2's Astrid Martinez has the story.
The Paterson Divas have dedicated countless hours to winning. They've earned the right to play in a tournament abroad, but it's costly and they need help.
Harold Rasbin allegedly sped away before crashing into another car, losing control and hitting several pedestrians.
One person was killed and five more were injured in the crash that involved a police cruiser and pedestrians.
Officials say a driver struck an occupied police vehicle and another vehicle before hitting several pedestrians.
One person was killed and six others were injured in a chaotic crash in Paterson. Witnesses described the scene as a police pursuit gone horribly wrong; CBS2's Nick Caloway reports.
A chase and car crash in Paterson ended with multiple injuries Tuesday. CBS2's Nick Caloway has new video and spoke to witnesses who described those intense and horrifying moments.
Witnesses say a law enforcement vehicle was involved in a wreck in Paterson that left several people injured Tuesday; CBS2's Nick Caloway reports.
There was a chaotic scene in the heart of Paterson on Tuesday after a crash that may have involved a police chase; CBS2's Nick Caloway reports.
Police say officers arrived and found the teen shot in the head. She died on the scene.
A shooting in Passaic County, New Jersey, left a 15-year-old girl dead and four others injured Wednesday night.
Wednesday night, the Paterson Board of Education voted to end the mask mandate in schools and district buildings.
Students and teachers in Paterson, New Jersey are no longer required to wear masks in schools.
The Huntoon-Van Rensalier site has been added to the National Underground Railroad Network to Freedom.
Sherrill and Lt. Gov.-elect Dale Caldwell said their inauguration will take place in New Jersey's largest city.
Testimony in the crucial evidence hearing in Mangione's New York murder case ended and the outcome is now in the hands of a judge.
The car appeared to plow into the garage of a home on East Broadway in Woodmere just before 3 a.m. Thursday.
Friday is a First Alert Weather Day as heavy rain and 45-50+ mph wind gusts could cause coastal flooding, downed trees and power outages.
Jesper Bratt scored the winning goal in a shootout and the New Jersey Devils defeated the Vegas Golden Knights on Wednesday night.
Testimony in the crucial evidence hearing in Mangione's New York murder case ended and the outcome is now in the hands of a judge.
The car appeared to plow into the garage of a home on East Broadway in Woodmere just before 3 a.m. Thursday.
Friday is a First Alert Weather Day as heavy rain and 45-50+ mph wind gusts could cause coastal flooding, downed trees and power outages.
Two incidents in New York City during Hanukkah have Jewish communities on edge and calling for the condemnation of hate.
The union representing bus dispatchers says critical systems inside the MTA's bus command center repeatedly failed, but the transit agency is pushing back on those claims.
Thursday will bring even more relief, with highs near 50° and a taste of early spring in December. But don't get too comfortable—changes are brewing.
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.
Sherrill and Lt. Gov.-elect Dale Caldwell said their inauguration will take place in New Jersey's largest city.
Friday is a First Alert Weather Day as heavy rain and 45-50+ mph wind gusts could cause coastal flooding, downed trees and power outages.
The remains of Dulce Maria Alavez, who went missing in 2019, have not been found, despite a fake report on social media, officials said Wednesday.
Thursday will bring even more relief, with highs near 50° and a taste of early spring in December. But don't get too comfortable—changes are brewing.
A celebration of the upcoming FIFA World Cup was held Tuesday at the Gateway Center in Newark, featuring a former great player for the U.S. Men's National Team.
The car appeared to plow into the garage of a home on East Broadway in Woodmere just before 3 a.m. Thursday.
Friday is a First Alert Weather Day as heavy rain and 45-50+ mph wind gusts could cause coastal flooding, downed trees and power outages.
Thursday will bring even more relief, with highs near 50° and a taste of early spring in December. But don't get too comfortable—changes are brewing.
Hundreds of schools across New York, including dozens on Long Island, have to take old water fountains and taps out of commission.
If you're heading out, watch your step—black ice could make things tricky.
Sherrill and Lt. Gov.-elect Dale Caldwell said their inauguration will take place in New Jersey's largest city.
President Trump's speech Wednesday night looked back on his first year and ahead to the next three. He touted new military bonuses, his tariffs and economic policies in a brief address.
An audit by New York City Comptroller Brad Lander reveals thousands upon thousands of complaints about the NYC school buses.
The measure would give terminally ill adults who have less than six months to live an option to have a doctor prescribe them a lethal medication mixture.
Mamdani announced Jahmila Edwards as Director of Intergovernmental Affairs and Catherine Almonte Da Costa as Director of Appointments.
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.
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.
The Oscars ceremony is moving to YouTube starting in 2029, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced on Wednesday.
Nick Reiner appeared in court on Wednesday on two counts of murder in the killing of his parents, Rob Reiner and Michele Singer Reiner.
Bronx drill rapper Kay Flock, whose real name is Kevin Perez, was sentenced to 30 years in prison Tuesday.
Jesper Bratt scored the winning goal in a shootout and the New Jersey Devils defeated the Vegas Golden Knights on Wednesday night.
Luke Weaver has agreed to a $22 million, two-year contract with the Mets, a person familiar with the negotiations told The Associated Press on Wednesday.
The Knicks rallied to beat Victor Wembanyama and the Spurs 124-113 on Tuesday night to win the NBA Cup.
Alex DeBrincat scored two power-play goals in the third period as the Detroit Red Wings beat the New York Islanders 3-2.
The league-worst Vancouver Canucks defeated the New York Rangers 3-0 on Tuesday night.
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 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.
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.
Mangione's defense argues some statements to law enforcement and evidence should be excluded from his state murder trial.
New Jersey Governor-elect Mikie Sherrill said Thursday her inauguration will take place on Jan. 20 at the New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) in Newark.
Pope Leo named Hicks the new archbishop of New York after officially accepting Dolan's resignation.
The president also discussed the economy and health care costs during his year-end address to the nation. CBS News New York's Elijah Westbrook reports.
Fordham University's Father Thomas Massaro reacts to the pope's selection of Bishop Ronald Hicks of Illinois as the next archbishop of New York.
