2 children, 2 adults critically injured in Paterson fire
Authorities say firefighters were able to rescue two adults, an 8-year-old child and an infant.
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4 people, including 2 kids, critically injured in Paterson house fire
Four people are in critical condition after a fire swept through their home in Paterson early Wednesday morning. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/48pIL2m
Crime in Paterson hits 5-year low
In the heat of summer, many cities see a spike in criminal activity, but in Paterson, that script was flipped.
Crime in Paterson hits 5-year low
Violent crime in Paterson, New Jersey, has plummeted since the summer started, hitting a five-year low. CBS New York's Nick Caloway takes a closer look at the decrease. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/3ZkaUns
Hispanic Heritage Month kicks off with Mexican flag raising in N.J.
Paterson officials say the city is home to more than 100,000 residents of Hispanic heritage.
Paterson raises Mexican flag to kick of Hispanic Heritage Month
Paterson officials say the city is home to more than 100,000 residents of Hispanic heritage.
Back-to-school in a different building for some Paterson students
On this first day back to school, hundreds of Paterson students were forced to relocate to other schools after their school's ceiling caved in over the summer. CBS New York's Natalie Duddridge reports.
For some Paterson, N.J. students, first day of school meant a new location
Hundreds of students were forced to relocate to other schools after their school's ceiling caved in over the summer.
First day of school for Paterson families dealing with changes after collapse
Hundreds of students have been forced to relocate to other schools after their ceiling caved in over the summer. CBS New York's Natalie Duddridge has more on the changes.
Families, teachers take advantage of N.J. tax-free holiday
Bergen County was full of families shopping back-to-school sales during the holiday weekend.
Race on for back-to-school supplies on final day of N.J.'s tax free holiday
CBS New York's Jessi Mitchell shows us how families found deals at stores both big and small.
Busing secured for relocated Paterson Public School No. 3 students
Parents in Paterson will find out this week how their children will get to relocated classes. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/3R0GjcK
Paterson school officials secure busing for relocated students
The city's Public School No. 3 will not reopen this fall because of ceiling damage that was discovered in July.
Doctors worry about triple threat of COVID, RSV and flu
COVID, RSV and flu are expected to surge as the summer winds down and classrooms fill up.
Doctors worry about triple threat of infections as kids go back to school
As the summer winds down and classrooms fill up, COVID, RSV and flu are expected to surge. CBS New York's Nick Caloway reports.
Paterson parents concerned about status of Public School No. 3
A second meeting was held in Paterson on Tuesday to update parents from Paterson Public School No. 3 on what's in store for their children once the school year starts.
Paterson parents still have questions about School No. 3 closure
We are just weeks away from the start of the school year, but many families in Paterson say they are still unsure what that will look like after the abrupt closure of their school. The district held a meeting Tuesday, but as CBS New York's Alecia Reid reports, families still have a lot of questions. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/45iCofC
Meeting held to update Paterson School No. 3 parents
All 302 students from School No. 3 will start the school year in a different building due to a ceiling collapse.
Hundreds of Paterson students being moved to other schools on short notice
Just weeks away from the first day of classes, some Paterson parents are learning that their children's elementary and middle school is closed due to safety concerns. As CBS New York's Natalie Duddridge reports, hundreds of students are being moved to other schools until further notice. Read more: https://cbsn.ws/47DAbNm
Paterson school abruptly closed after building deemed unsafe
Part of the first-floor ceiling collapsed on July 28. Repairs could take four months, according to officials.
Paterson Public School No. 3 closed weeks before classes start
Part of the first-floor ceiling collapsed on July 28, according to school officials. No one was hurt, but repairs are needed before anyone can reenter. CBS New York's Natalie Duddridge reports.
6 cadets join troubled-but-improving Paterson Police Department
NYPD veteran Isa Abbassi was appointed to lead the department several months ago and reports a drop in crime.
Paterson, N.J. swears in new police cadets
It comes a little more than 100 days since the troubled department was taken over by the state. CBS New York's Nick Caloway reports.
July 5 designated as Larry Doby Day in New Jersey
The designation comes on the 76th anniversary of the Paterson native breaking the American League color barrier.
Paterson Police investigating 2 separate shootings
Police are investigating two separate shootings in Paterson, including a mass shooting that left two people dead. CBS New York's Christine Sloan spoke to Paterson's mayor about the gun violence. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/44vKS25
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5 hospitalized in New Jersey house explosion
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Tropical Storm Ophelia makes landfall, flood concerns in Tri-State
As Ophelia transitions to post-tropical on Saturday, heavy rain bands will continue surging into our area.
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Tropical Storm Ophelia makes landfall, flood concerns in Tri-State
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NTSB begins investigation into Farmingdale H.S. bus crash
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Tropical Storm Ophelia makes landfall, flood concerns in Tri-State
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First Alert Weather: Red Alert as Topical Storm Ophelia heads toward NYC
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First Alert Weather: Another nice day, before rain moves back in
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Westport Police discuss rise in carjackings, car thefts
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Sen. Menendez's indictment shakes up NJ political landscape
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PSE&G preparing for possible outages from Ophelia's impact
Along with pounding surf, heavy rain and coastal flooding, strong winds could leave some without power.
First Alert Weather: Red Alert as Topical Storm Ophelia heads toward NYC
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NTSB begins investigation into Farmingdale H.S. bus crash
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Farmingdale remembers band director, chaperone killed in bus crash
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"The Amazing Race" set to return for milestone 35th season
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