New Jersey Gov. Murphy Signs Measure Requiring Officers To Notify Parents Of Minors Caught With Marijuana
Lawmakers and police unions have been calling on Murphy to make the change after the original legislation barred officers from telling parents.
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Lawmakers and police unions have been calling on Murphy to make the change after the original legislation barred officers from telling parents.
Eligibility also expands for some frontline workers, including retail workers, laundromat employees, maintenance workers, IT and communications employees, and higher education staff.
"We are expecting Monday to Friday in person, every school, every district," Murphy said.
Gov. Phil Murphy said there are 700-plus sites, yet many people who are eligible have only been able to secure an appointment through volunteers who monitor the sites 24/7.
Parents told CBS2 they want to know sooner rather than later so they can plan a celebration with family.
As the Rutgers basketball team heads to the big dance, younger athletes across New Jersey may doing a happy dance of their own, knowing outdoor interstate sports are coming back.
Monday, New Jersey expanded who can get the coronavirus vaccine to include a number of people, such as public transportation workers, public safety personnel and migrant farm workers.
There were major announcements Monday about expanded COVID vaccine eligibility in the Tri-State Area.
Dr. Biden said the American Rescue Plan is about brining children back to schools and parents back to work.
More than $9 billion worth of stimulus checks will start arriving at more than 3.5 million households across New Jersey in the coming weeks.
More needed relief is coming to New York City and New Jersey restaurant owners.
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy said he is "confident" in the state's tally of deaths in nursing homes during the pandemic in an interview with Margaret Brennan on Face The Nation.
Many of the residents had been worrying about how to use a computer to book an appointment, or even how to physically get there.
Big announcements were made Wednesday for people in New York and New Jersey tired of COVID-19 restrictions.
Teachers are next in line for the COVID vaccine in New Jersey in an effort to get kids back in the classroom.
New Jersey's move to legalize marijuana isn't just a revenue maker. It will also help communities that were disproportionately impacted by its prohibition.
It was March 4 of last year when New Jersey saw its first case of COVID-19. It was the same time that Murphy had been diagnosed with a malignant tumor on his kidney.
The governor started things off with some good news for taxpayers.
The first offense for minors caught with alcohol or marijuana results in a written warning from police.
Murphy said venues with capacities of 5,000 or more can reopen starting next week.
In the fall, each student will be assessed to determined what programs are needed, and starting now, educators will get a chance to review what's working around the state to know how to best invest the money.
Freehold saw some of the most accumulation, on top of what was already on the ground from three weeks of storms.
Private donors like Shaquille O'Neil and Fortune 500 companies have contributed $10 million.
Murphy said he's dropping the restrictions because COVID cases and hospitalizations are dropping around the state.
Some who booked vaccine appointments through the state's hotline say they were abruptly canceled.
Prosecutors across New York City say they're fighting back against an increase in crimes involving cryptocurrency, but it appears they have their work cut out for them.
Riley Greene hit two of Detroit's four homers off Cam Schlittler as the Tigers beat the Yankees 9-3 on Tuesday night and sent New York to its season-worst sixth straight loss.
Nolan McLean and three relievers combined on a six-hitter, Francisco Alvarez and Luis Torrens both hit solo home runs and the Mets beat the Blue Jays 3-0 on Tuesday night.
Miss Subways was a citywide contest that highlighted everyday New York women doing amazing things. The competition no longer exists but former titleholders say the message still rings true.
Leonora Campbell was killed in a hit-and-run just after buying food for someone at around 2:30 p.m. Monday, her granddaughter said.
Prosecutors across New York City say they're fighting back against an increase in crimes involving cryptocurrency, but it appears they have their work cut out for them.
Miss Subways was a citywide contest that highlighted everyday New York women doing amazing things. The competition no longer exists but former titleholders say the message still rings true.
Leonora Campbell was killed in a hit-and-run just after buying food for someone at around 2:30 p.m. Monday, her granddaughter said.
A breakthrough treatment for debilitating tremors is changing lives. It can stop shaking caused by essential tremors and, in some patients, tremors caused by Parkinson's disease.
As many as 300,000 Haitians face removal from the United States, as the Trump administration moves to end their temporary protected status.
The New York, New Jersey area is preparing for extreme heat as cooling centers, pools, parks and other resources get ready to keep residents cool.
Dangerously hot weather arrives in the New York City area starting Wednesday.
Monday's severe weather has come and gone, but that doesn't mean the system is leaving the area.
After a tranquil, warm weekend, more turbulent weather lies ahead in the New York City area.
Weather is tranquil and pleasant in the New York City area for Father's Day weekend as summer officially begins.
The New York, New Jersey area is preparing for extreme heat as cooling centers, pools, parks and other resources get ready to keep residents cool.
Traffic will be impacted in Midtown Manhattan as the city initiates shuttle bus corridors and street closures to accommodate World Cup ticketholders.
The anticipated pain of a massive property tax increase in Jersey City has been alleviated somewhat.
Jersey City residents are fired up and frustrated, as city leaders reconsider a proposed property tax hike that could raise bills by about 20%.
Dangerously hot weather arrives in the New York City area starting Wednesday.
A breakthrough treatment for debilitating tremors is changing lives. It can stop shaking caused by essential tremors and, in some patients, tremors caused by Parkinson's disease. CBS News New York's Carolyn Gusoff reports.
A breakthrough treatment for debilitating tremors is changing lives. It can stop shaking caused by essential tremors and, in some patients, tremors caused by Parkinson's disease.
A coach bus slammed into a car, flipped over and hit two other cars on Monday night near the Greenpoint Avenue exit on the Long Island Expressway.
Prosecutors described how 36-year-old Olivia Bithorn's long history of alcohol abuse allegedly led to her 18-month-old son's death.
A Long Island school district official is accused of trashing ballots to rig an election.
As many as 300,000 Haitians face removal from the United States, as the Trump administration moves to end their temporary protected status.
The mother of a Loyola University freshman who was shot and killed in March delivered tearful testimony on Capitol Hill on Tuesday.
After lengthy and hard-fought negotiations, Mayor Zohran Mamdani and members of the City Council reached a budget deal Tuesday just hours before the deadline.
The Supreme Court on Tuesday struck down President Trump's executive order seeking to end birthright citizenship.
The Supreme Court upheld state laws from West Virginia and Idaho that restricted participation by transgender athletes in girls' and women's sports.
A federal judge has temporarily blocked the Justice Department from executing subpoenas in a criminal probe that sought transgender care records for patients treated at New York hospitals.
An off-duty EMT jumped into action at the Knicks parade Thursday when a man appeared to be suffering from an overdose.
New York broadcast giant Bill Ritter announced Friday he is stepping down from the WABC anchor desk after being diagnosed with early stage Alzheimer's.
For half a century, The Valerie Fund has been dedicated to providing care to children with cancer and blood disorders.
A New Jersey nonprofit called The Valerie Fund is celebrating 50 years of providing comprehensive care to children with cancer and blood disorders.
Taylor Swift has had a decadeslong history with Madison Square Garden, performing there as early as 2003 and even celebrating her 30th birthday at the venue.
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding plans include a rehearsal dinner and a late-night celebration at Madison Square Garden in New York City, according to sources familiar with the security planning.
Legendary music executive Clive Davis was laid to rest Monday at a private funeral. Davis helped the careers of generations of artists.
The comic icon behind "Curb Your Enthusiasm" brings his own perspective to America's storied past in a new HBO sketch comedy series – finally making use of his history major from college.
Fans gathered at the Brooklyn Public Library on Thursday for limited-edition card marking 30 years of "Reasonable Doubt."
Riley Greene hit two of Detroit's four homers off Cam Schlittler as the Tigers beat the Yankees 9-3 on Tuesday night and sent New York to its season-worst sixth straight loss.
Nolan McLean and three relievers combined on a six-hitter, Francisco Alvarez and Luis Torrens both hit solo home runs and the Mets beat the Blue Jays 3-0 on Tuesday night.
Casey Mize matched a career high with 10 strikeouts over seven innings and the Tigers capitalized on shoddy defense by the slumping Yankees in a 7-3 victory Monday night.
George Springer capitalized on two miscues to circle the bases, Trey Yesavage pitched into the seventh inning and the Blue Jays beat the bumbling Mets 2-1 on Monday night.
Jarren Duran singled home the winning run to cap a three-run rally in the 10th inning, and the Red Sox finished a four-game sweep of the rival Yankees with a 5-4 victory Sunday night.
Miss Subways was a citywide contest that highlighted everyday New York women doing amazing things. The competition no longer exists but former titleholders say the message still rings true.
Fans gathered at the Brooklyn Public Library on Thursday for limited-edition card marking 30 years of "Reasonable Doubt."
After learning to swim in her 40s, one school leader is helping students gain life-saving skills.
Entrepreneurs in Brooklyn are reimagining laundry day as a social experience, turning neighborhood laundromats into gathering spaces.
Experts say the team's title run created a feeling of collective joy and connection, while some local businesses are also seeing a boost from the celebration.
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.
As CBS News New York's Allen Devlin reports, the world's most famous arena has started to prepare.
CBS News New York's Lonnie Quinn is calling for temperatures approaching triple digits from Wednesday through the Fourth of July holiday on Saturday.
One wants to change state law, while another is asking for funding to launch a crypto crimes unit. But as CBS News New York's Tim McNicholas found out, they have their work cut out for them.
As CBS News New York's Adi Guajardo reports, some passengers were stuck on trains for two hours.
Mayor Zohran Mamdani is warning the dangerous heat will affect every part of the city and the city health commissioner says 500 New Yorkers die every year due to heat-related illness. CBS News New York's Lisa Rozner reports.
