Paterson Neighbors Running Against Each Other For State Assembly
Some political rivals are a world apart on the issues, but these two are physically ten feet apart in real life.
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Some political rivals are a world apart on the issues, but these two are physically ten feet apart in real life.
More than $10 million in state funds were cleared Monday to protect New Jersey's historical assets, including President Grover Cleveland's birthplace.
Raul Suruy, 40, of Paterson also allegedly started a fire before fleeing. He was being sought on several charges, including attempted murder and aggravated assault.
Police said multiple shots were fired in the dispute, but it's not clear how many shooters and weapons were involved.
Drivers want to be on the road enjoying the hot sumnmer months, not stuck at the Motor Vehicle Commission. But that's exactly where many New Jerseyans were for hours on Thursday.
Paterson's 3.5 percent sales tax – half of what most of New Jersey charges on taxable goods – has helped many families stay above water. Now, the special sales tax may be on the verge of elimination.
New Jersey Attorney General Paula Dow says a yearlong investigation into gang activity in Paterson has resulted in more than 170 arrests.
Many New Jersey residents often find themselves wondering why construction projects take so long in the Garden State.
About 20 New Jersey Youth Corps student volunteers were working on the cleanup in the scorching heat.
Authorities have rescued a pit bull mix and her five 2-week-old pups from a stifling derelict house in northern New Jersey.
Prosecutors say Ah-mad Mims fired at a police car in Paterson early Saturday morning.
Madison Square Garden is undergoing a renovation, which means the New York Liberty WNBA team will be playing at the Prudential Center in Newark.
Since 80 percent of Paterson falls within an Urban Enterprise Zone, the city is using UEZ grant money to buy over 50 new surveillance cameras.
Several towns in north Jersey are trying to crackdown on certain smoking lounges, which have turned into teenage hangouts.
Paterson police say they picked up the suspect in a home invasion after a distinctive ring tone allegedly tipped them off.
A powerful storm system that killed more than 270 people across the South tore through the Tri-State area Thursday.
Many native New Yorkers typically avoid Times Square for all its touristy characteristics, but if you're looking to go green, it's the place to be this Earth Day.
The child apparently fell asleep in the back of the bus and went unnoticed for hours.
Members of the police union marched to City Hall screaming "911, Who ya gonna call!" as they protested the layoffs of 125 police officers in Paterson on Monday.
125 Paterson cops are handing in their badges and guns. That's a quarter of the police force being laid off.
Paterson police are reporting numerous robberies in the past two weeks of people who used Craigslist to buy or sell used iPhones.
17 cities are getting federal grant money to install cameras and license plate readers, and people to check those systems.
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.
Five baby goats that officials believe were destined for sacrifice or slaughter made their great escape around 3 a.m. Thursday and ran wild through the streets of Paterson.
A jury has started deliberating the case of a woman who says she can't close her eyes, even when she sleeps. She's blaming an eyelid procedure gone badly.
The New York Yankees beat the Colorado Rockies 10-3 on Thursday night to tighten the AL East race.
One person has died and a total of five people have been sickened by Legionnaires' disease in the Bronx.
Pilot Nick Dobi, now 84, remembers being diverted to Newfoundland after the 9/11 attacks, calling it the "most dramatic, emotional flight of my life."
CBS News producer Caroline Lewis shares the story of her mother Patty, who established a school in a disadvantaged community after losing her husband on 9/11.
Thousands of children lost a parent 25 years ago on Sept. 11, 2001. They became known by the name of the organization formed to support them, Tuesday's Children.
One person has died and a total of five people have been sickened by Legionnaires' disease in the Bronx.
Pilot Nick Dobi, now 84, remembers being diverted to Newfoundland after the 9/11 attacks, calling it the "most dramatic, emotional flight of my life."
Thousands of children lost a parent 25 years ago on Sept. 11, 2001. They became known by the name of the organization formed to support them, Tuesday's Children.
For 25 years, we've paid somber tribute to the victims of 9/11. That includes broadcast engineers Isaias Rivera and Robert Pattison, two members of our CBS News New York family.
Many remember an image featuring longtime FDNY firefighter Bob Beckwith that spread around the world in the days following the 9/11 attacks -- an image of bravery and hope.
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.
Middletown, New Jersey, had more residents killed in the terror attacks on Sept. 11, 2001, than any other town outside of New York City.
The Empty Sky Memorial at Liberty State Park in Jersey City honored the hundreds of New Jersey residents killed in the 9/11 attacks Thursday.
A U.S. Army intelligence officer from New Jersey says he has never felt like he needed to choose between his Muslim faith and his service.
A cosmetic treatment that promises breast enhancement without surgery is now at the center of a fight over who regulates human tissue in New York.
More than 41,000 students are heading back to class across Newark, New Jersey, Tuesday following 11 weeks of summer vacation.
Many remember an image featuring longtime FDNY firefighter Bob Beckwith that spread around the world in the days following the 9/11 attacks -- an image of bravery and hope.
Retired at the time, Beckwith, who spent 30 years with the FDNY, responded to the devastation at ground zero and was captured in an iconic moment with President George W. Bush. CBS News New York's Jennifer McLogan reports.
A man accused of killing a Long Island woman was fatally shot by police officers in Massachusetts on Wednesday night, officials say.
New water rescue equipment can now reach swimmers in distress before rescue crews can even reach the water. Nassau County Police on Thursday unveiled drones equipped with flotation devices to reach people in trouble in a matter of seconds. CBS News New York's Carolyn Gusoff reports.
Though none of them were even born in 2001, students at Commack High School continue to pass on memories of the 9/11 terror attacks.
Many remember an image featuring longtime FDNY firefighter Bob Beckwith that spread around the world in the days following the 9/11 attacks -- an image of bravery and hope.
As governor of New York on Sept. 11, 2001, George Pataki was responsible for many of the decisions being made at the highest level of state government. He recently reflected on that somber day.
Former President George W. Bush gave rare remarks on Wednesday as Americans mark 25 years since the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks.
Ray Kelly, the longest-serving NYPD commissioner in history, is widely credited with driving down crime and ramping up the department's counterterrorism capacity.
Hundreds of thousands of New York City students are heading back to school Thursday with many new changes and programs in store.
One person has died and a total of five people have been sickened by Legionnaires' disease in the Bronx.
As of late August, the September 11th Victim Compensation Fund has received 112,000 claims, awarding more than $18 billion.
A cosmetic treatment that promises breast enhancement without surgery is now at the center of a fight over who regulates human tissue in New York.
Twenty-five years after the terrorist attacks on Sept. 11, 2001, the health threat hasn't ended for many survivors.
New York City officials released thousands of previously unseen documents questioning the air quality at Ground Zero following the 9/11 attacks.
Grammy and Emmy Award-winning musician Lizzo made a surprise visit to meet Brooklyn students and debut her new children's book.
Some are calling for Macklemore to be removed from Ed Sheeran's Loop tour after he used part of his opening performance on Friday and Saturday nights at MetLife Stadium to share his pro-Palestinian views about the war in Gaza.
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.
The New York Yankees beat the Colorado Rockies 10-3 on Thursday night to tighten the AL East race.
Jude Terry and Armindo Sieb each scored a goal, Hugo Lloris had his MLS-leading 12th shutout this season, and Los Angeles FC beat the New York Red Bulls 2-0 to snap a six-game winless streak.
Rookie George Lombard Jr. became the second-youngest player in Yankees' history to hit a grand slam as New York beat the Rockies 6-1 on Wednesday night.
Dániel Gazdag scored in the third minute of second-half stoppage time to rally the New England Revolution to a 2-1 victory over New York City FC on Wednesday night at Citi Field.
The New York Yankees beat the Colorado Rockies 5-3 on Tuesday night to clinch their 34th straight winning season.
Former Mets players from the 2001 season were at Ladder 25 on the Upper West Side on Tuesday.
Grammy and Emmy Award-winning musician Lizzo made a surprise visit to meet Brooklyn students and debut her new children's book.
A Bronx pizzeria is proving that kindness is contagious by giving slices to hungry New Yorkers.
Brooklyn Community Services says keeping its mobile shower program running is becoming increasingly difficult as the costs of fuel, hygiene products and other expenses rise.
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.
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.
There was a scare at Ramapo College in New Jersey on Thursday after a report of a gun on campus.
One person has died and a total of five people have been sickened in what New York City health officials are calling a "likely community cluster" of Legionnaires' disease in the Bronx. CBS News New York's Andrew Ramos reports.
Westchester County is marking 25 years since the 9/11 terror attacks. Local leaders joined families at The Rising, a memorial for victims in Valhalla. CBS News New York's Naveen Dhaliwal reports.
New York City is preparing to mark 25 years since 9/11. CBS News New York's Doug Williams reports.
CBS News New York's Scott Padgett has your First Alert Forecast for September 10 at 6 p.m.
