Paterson Schools Under 'Shelter In Place' Order Due To Threat
Fifteen schools and some preschool centers were put under "shelter in place" mode after Paterson Public Schools officials were alerted to threats against two locations.
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Fifteen schools and some preschool centers were put under "shelter in place" mode after Paterson Public Schools officials were alerted to threats against two locations.
21-year-old Edwin Perez faced a judge on Tuesday on charges that included aggravated assault and endangering the welfare of a child.
Edwin Perez, 21, is accused of opening fire on the boy as he opened the front door to his home.
Bryan Vasquez was shot as soon as he opened the door, and his entire body is covered in huge welts, with skin ripped open.
The Passaic County prosecutor is investigating a police-involved shooting on Route 80 that happened Friday night.
It was a "ruff" rescue at the turbulent Great Falls, where a dog was stuck on the base some 75 feet down.
29-year-old Rui Zhou was with his wife on East 34th Street early Thursday when he was shot and killed inside his car.
A food delivery driver was shot and killed while on the job in Paterson.
24-year-old Shanaya Coley, last seen leaving her apartment for work on Dec. 5., was discovered in the back seat of the vehicle registered to her.
Family, friends and fellow officers gathered for the funeral to remember Officer Tamby Yagan, who was killed early Sunday morning after he crashed his squad car while on patrol.
A Paterson police officer is dead after crashing his patrol car into a car parked on the street. His heartbroken colleagues are trying to figure out what happened.
Mayor Jane E. Williams-Warren calls it a "safety precaution," but not all residents are on board.
The 7-month-old Shih Tzu disappeared Saturday from the family's backyard in Paterson.
Officials believe there may be more to it and now, his young owner needs his best friend more than ever.
The phys ed teacher says she felt heartsick after asking a first grader if she was excited for the holidays.
The truck struck the pole at Jelsma Place, taking down wires.
Police in New Jersey continue to search for a missing woman who they believe was abducted in her own car last week.
An army of relatives and friends are looking for the young single mom who disappeared from a parking area in a burst of violence.
Authorities say 24-year-old Shanaya Coley was last seen on Colonial Avenue late Tuesday night.
Surveillance video appears to shows a real-life Grinch in action, apparently stealing Christmas trees Sunday from outside a home in Paterson, New Jersey.
The mother of a 2-year-old was outraged after her son wandered out of a daycare center with a little girl.
Torres admitted he directed city workers to renovate a warehouse leased by his daughter and nephew for their beer distributing business.
Police believe Sayfullo Habibullaevic Saipov, the man who drive down a bike path in lower Manhattan killing at least eight, has ties to New Jersey.
Paterson police and NJ TRANSIT police are investigating the cause of death.
A family said their special-needs child was neglected and left outside his school by the bus driver this week.
Video shows a Bronx man being handcuffed in a brutal takedown as he tells ICE agents they got the wrong guy.
A system that thousands of schools and universities use was offline due to a cyberattack.
The Montclair School District Board of Education voted Wednesday to eliminate freshmen sports programs due to budget cuts.
The Brooklyn mother of a student with autism has been trying to find out why her son came home from school last month with two teeth missing.
A New Jersey mother claims her son died at a day program for developmentally disabled adults because of negligence.
Video shows a Bronx man being handcuffed in a brutal takedown as he tells ICE agents they got the wrong guy.
The Brooklyn mother of a student with autism has been trying to find out why her son came home from school last month with two teeth missing.
For more than four decades, residents living beside Brooklyn's District 13 Sanitation Garage in Coney Island have been waiting for the facility to move away from their homes.
The MTA and five of its unions are embroiled in a contract dispute that could trigger the LIRR's first work stoppage in more than 30 years.
Fire officials say the deadly Inwood fire earlier this week followed an all-too-similar pattern -- flames spreading through open doors.
After summer-like warmth, rainy weather and cooler temperatures return to the New York City area mid-week.
A cool weekend is ahead for the New York City area before warmer weather returns.
Some residual showers may linger into early Sunday morning, but the majority of the rainfall should be over by sunrise.
Amtrak announced Thursday it is suing Metro-North for allegedly blocking nonrevenue trains on a portion of the busy Northeast Corridor for over two months.
The Tri-State Area has the dirtiest air in the U.S. east of Texas, according to The American Lung Association's newly released "State of the Air" report.
The Montclair School District Board of Education voted Wednesday to eliminate freshmen sports programs due to budget cuts.
A New Jersey mother claims her son died at a day program for developmentally disabled adults because of negligence.
Round-trip rail tickets were going to cost World Cup fans $150. They will now be $105, NJ Transit CEO Kris Kolluri said Thursday.
Firefighters are still putting out hot spots on buildings destroyed by a massive warehouse fire in Belleville, New Jersey, that started Sunday.
Rutgers University has rescinded its invitation to a graduation speaker, saying his anti-Israel comments make some uncomfortable.
The MTA and five of its unions are embroiled in a contract dispute that could trigger the LIRR's first work stoppage in more than 30 years.
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul announced a $268 billion budget that includes a pied-à-terre tax targeting wealthy New York City second home owners.
Brookhaven town residents are anxious and worried about the underwater toxic plume created by the landfill.
It's a mixed bag for Gov. Kathy Hochul in the latest poll.
Police identified the suspect in the deadly stabbing of two women on Long Island, saying he lived with one of them and worked with the other.
New York City's Rent Guidelines Board held a preliminary vote Thursday proposing a potential increase for 1 million rent-stabilized apartments across the five boroughs.
Former New York City Mayor Eric Adams is weighing in on the ongoing war of words between Mayor Zohran Mamdani and billionaire Ken Griffin.
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul announced a $268 billion budget that includes a pied-à-terre tax targeting wealthy New York City second home owners.
Former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani has now left the intensive care unit, his spokesperson said, after being hospitalized with pneumonia.
A former cellmate has previously claimed that the note was written by Epstein after a failed suicide attempt less than a month before his death.
Three passengers have been evacuated from a cruise ship hit by a hantavirus outbreak, as related cases are confirmed in Switzerland and South Africa.
The FDA announced its first authorization of fruit-flavored electronic cigarettes intended for adult smokers, a major policy shift after months of appeals to President Trump from the vaping industry.
There's been a confirmed measles case in Manhattan, health officials said Tuesday.
Keyport residents say they're on edge because of dozens of cancer cases over the years in a neighborhood near the former Aeromarine landfill.
The B.R.O. Experience Foundation uses cognitive behavioral therapy, mentorship and creative expression to support men of color navigating identity.
Broadway's "The Book of Mormon" has canceled two weeks of performances following a fire at the Eugene O'Neill Theatre.
Uzo Aduba and Darren Criss announced the 2026 Tony nominees for select categories on "CBS Mornings" on Tuesday.
Rihanna, Sabrina Carpenter, Madonna, and Beyoncé all wore their best looks to celebrate the "Costume Art" theme at the 2026 Met Gala. Here are some of the best moments, photos, and more from the night.
Firefighters responded to Broadway's Eugene O'Neill Theater Monday morning after a blaze broke out.
The 2026 Met Gala's dress code is "Fashion is Art," which goes hand-in-hand with the theme of "Costume Art."
Jake McCarthy hit a grand slam and matched a career-high with five RBIs as the Rockies snapped a six-game losing streak with a 6-2 over the Mets on Thursday.
Trent Grisham hit a go-ahead, three-run double in a six-run sixth inning, and the Yankees beat the Rangers 9-2 Thursday for their 16th win in 19 games.
OG Anunoby is dealing with a hamstring issue, but the Knicks forward appears to have avoided a serious injury after leaving late in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference semifinals.
Joel Embiid has urged 76ers fans not to sell their playoff tickets to Knicks supporters.
The surging New York Mets beat the Colorado Rockies 10-5 on Wednesday night after the start time was pushed back six hours due to a snowstorm.
For more than four decades, residents living beside Brooklyn's District 13 Sanitation Garage in Coney Island have been waiting for the facility to move away from their homes.
There's a swim club in Harlem teaching kids a lifesaving skill, and they're turning timid swimmers into competitors.
The Davis Center at the Harlem Meer is celebrating one year of providing year-round recreation space to New Yorkers while still spreading the word to residents.
Residents displaced by a deadly apartment building fire in Inwood say it was only a matter of time before their building went up in flames.
In New York City, where land is at a premium, a stockpile of pristine soil unearthed at construction sites helps lower emissions and support urban farmers.
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 Lonnie Quinn has your First Alert Forecast for May 7 at 11 p.m.
People who attended a Met Opera performance in April may have been exposed to measles.
A nearly $20 million budget gap has led to controversial cuts in a North Jersey school district. Now, freshmen sports programs at Montclair High School have been eliminated. CBS News New York's Lisa Rozner explains how parents are taking matters into their own hands.
The U.S. military says it intercepted Iranian attacks on three Navy ships in the Strait of Hormuz and responded with self-defense strikes. Jessi Mitchell reports.
Several families in New York City are heartbroken by deadly fires in two separate communities. In both cases, the FDNY says open apartment doors helped flames spread through the buildings. CBS News New York's Naomi Ruchim reports.
