New Jersey Lifts Indoor Sports Ban With Limited Participation And No Spectators Allowed
Indoor youth sports can resume in some capacity across New Jersey on Saturday after they were put on pause for nearly one month.
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Indoor youth sports can resume in some capacity across New Jersey on Saturday after they were put on pause for nearly one month.
Some of the Garden State's lowest-paid workers got a raise to begin the new year. It's part of a deal signed by Gov. Phil Murphy in 2019 to increase the minimum wage each year.
Arenas like the one in Union will be back in business this weekend with ice hockey and other winter sports.
New Jersey residents voted through a constitutional amendment to legalize marijuana, but finalizing legislation has been hit with delays.
The Garden state is starting a week later than New York and Connecticut, because the state missed a federal deadline by one day.
More than 2,000 health care workers have received the first dose of their vaccine so far, acting as role models for everyone else.
With the high accumulations and strong winds expected, authorities warn of power outages and dangerous road conditions.
Starting Tuesday, New Jersey's first shipment of 3,000 doses will be administered at University Hospital's new vaccination clinic in Newark.
Monday, more than 4,100 people tested positive for the virus.
The first COVID-19 vaccines in New Jersey will be administered to health care workers at University Hospital in Newark on Tuesday.
How bad could things get in New Jersey? Anyway you cut it, COVID-19 cases will continue to surge through the next few months.
Officials across the Tri-State Area released another round of coronavirus pandemic statistics on Tuesday, and the situation doesn't appear to be getting any better.
Sometimes called the "other" Penn Station, Newark Penn Station is getting a major facelift.
After New Jersey set a record for coronavirus cases over the weekend, officials say there's now a major problem with contact tracing.
New Jersey health officials are warning people about the upcoming winter holidays as hospitals across the state see outbreaks among health care workers.
Exceptions may be granted for religious or political activities, funerals and wedding ceremonies.
A posh New Jersey restaurant was abruptly closed for hosting a mask-less open "secret" gala for the New York Young Republicans on Thursday night, touching off a politically charged culture war.
The legalization of recreational marijuana is one step closer to getting finalized in the Garden State.
For the second day in a row, New Jersey is reporting record-high COVID-19 cases, with 5,673 positive tests and 48 new deaths. The outlook for the coming months is bleak.
This time of year, youth winter activities are usually in full swing. But out of fear things could get worse, Gov. Phil Murphy has suspended them.
The numbers continue to rise, with 56 additional deaths Wednesday. That brings the statewide total to 15,309.
Gov. Phil Murphy is putting a full pause on all indoor youth and adult sports, citing outbreaks and the need to slow the spread of coronavirus.
About 12,000 officers in the state wear them now, but that's just a third of the state's police force.
With growing demand for COVID-19 testing, there has been growing frustration over long lines.
New Jersey is taking more steps to slow down a second wave of coronavirus as we head into the holidays.
Nicolas Fernández scored twice in the first half and Talles Magno scored late in the second to propel New York City FC to a 3-1 victory over the Colorado Rapids at Yankee Stadium on Saturday night.
The New Jersey Devils edged the Los Angeles Kings 6-4 on Saturday night.
The New York Islanders raced to an early lead and held on to beat the Calgary Flames 3-2 on Saturday.
Igor Shesterkin made 46 saves and Vladislav Gavrikov had a goal and two assists as the New York Rangers extended their winning streak to four games with a 4-2 win over the Minnesota Wild.
Six U.S. service members who were killed in a military refueling aircraft crash over Iraq last week have been identified as members of the Ohio Air National Guard and Florida-based crew members.
A taxi driver struck two pedestrians before crashing into a building on the Lower East Side on Saturday.
Bronx Week is back on. Last week, Borough President Vanessa Gibson said the multi-day event had been put on pause this year to the budget deficit.
The first case of mpox clade I has been detected in New York City, health officials said Friday. Of the two types of mpox, clade I is known to cause more severe disease and death.
Thousands of runners are participating in the New York City half-marathon today. Here's where to track the runners, the route map, street closures and more.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani signed an executive order Friday establishing the first-ever Mayor's Office of LGBTQIA+ Affairs.
The New York area is in for a mild weekend before the weather takes a turn to start the work week.
It will be rainy on Thursday morning, and the weather will change to snow as temperatures drop across the Tri-State Area.
Thunderstorms are expected in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut this weekend after severe weather hit the Midwest.
Periods of rain will move through the New York area Thursday, but spring temperatures are on the way for the weekend.
Snow and rain will make for messy morning and evening commutes for New Yorkers on Tuesday. It's a First Alert Weather Day.
Four people, including two teens and two construction workers, were hurt in a house explosion in Newark, New Jersey, on Saturday.
Heights University Hospital, formerly known as Christ Hospital, shuttered its emergency room Saturday night.
The New York area is in for a mild weekend before the weather takes a turn to start the work week.
At least 10 dead geese were recently found at Verona Park in Essex County, New Jersey.
Overhead wire problems at the Portal Bridge forced the suspension of some NJ Transit and Amtrak trains Friday.
Prosecutors said Matthew Smith fended off efforts to hand over his car keys before the crash that killed Nassau County police officer Patricia Espinosa.
A Manorville breeder was charged with animal neglect after dogs and puppies were allegedly left alone in poor conditions as a blizzard struck New York.
A father and son died in an overnight fire on Long Island. Kenneth Roberts, 42, and his son Mekhi, 12, were trapped in intense smoke inside a basement apartment.
Jones Beach will host a series of special events commemorating America's 250th birthday this summer.
A Long Island woman is reuniting with the NYU Langone medical team that helped deliver her baby after she suffered from kidney failure.
With oil markets paralyzed by the U.S.-Iran war, the Trump administration says it could escort ships through the Strait of Hormuz — a massive undertaking that experts say could already be in the preparatory stages.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani signed an executive order Friday establishing the first-ever Mayor's Office of LGBTQIA+ Affairs.
NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani denounced Republican Sen. Tommy Tuberville's anti-Muslim social media post during a Ramadan event.
The war, which shows no signs of ending soon, has upended global air travel, disrupted oil exports from the region and sent fuel prices rising across the world.
A New Jersey toddler's death after falling more than 20 stories has prompted new legislation designed to ensure windows are properly guarded in apartment buildings across the state.
The first case of mpox clade I has been detected in New York City, health officials said Friday. Of the two types of mpox, clade I is known to cause more severe disease and death.
Heights University Hospital, formerly known as Christ Hospital, shuttered its emergency room Saturday night.
New Jersey Sen. Andy Kim is opening up about his father's Alzheimer's diagnosis in hopes of helping others struggling like him to care for their loved ones.
A new study shows toxic forever chemicals known as PFAS may be entering the food chain on Long Island through contaminated soil, water and air.
Erik Lochtefeld is back to acting and marathon training after a glioblastoma diagnosis and complex surgery at NYU Langone.
Legendary New York City television news anchor Ernie Anastos has died. His wife says he died early Thursday morning of pneumonia.
Ballerina Misty Copeland responded to controversial comments made by actor Timothée Chalamet when he appeared to dismiss the significance of ballet and opera, saying, "No one cares."
A woman was arrested on Sunday for firing multiple shots at the Beverly Hills home of Rihanna, Los Angeles Police Department officials say.
Actress Daryl Hannah explains why the depiction of herself in the FX miniseries "Love Story" is unacceptable in an op-ed in Friday's New York Times.
Justin Timberlake is suing Sag Harbor to prevent the release of bodycam video of his 2024 arrest for driving while intoxicated on Long Island.
Nicolas Fernández scored twice in the first half and Talles Magno scored late in the second to propel New York City FC to a 3-1 victory over the Colorado Rapids at Yankee Stadium on Saturday night.
The New Jersey Devils edged the Los Angeles Kings 6-4 on Saturday night.
The New York Islanders raced to an early lead and held on to beat the Calgary Flames 3-2 on Saturday.
Igor Shesterkin made 46 saves and Vladislav Gavrikov had a goal and two assists as the New York Rangers extended their winning streak to four games with a 4-2 win over the Minnesota Wild.
The top-seeded Red Storm became the first team to win consecutive Big East Tournament titles since Villanova took three in a row from 2017-19.
The NYC DEP has announced plans to clean Flushing Creek with chlorine, sparking outrage among some environmentalists.
Neighbors and local businesses in Long Island City, Queens, say rental trucks parked on streets are impacting daily operations.
Erik Lochtefeld is back to acting and marathon training after a glioblastoma diagnosis and complex surgery at NYU Langone.
Manhattan historians recently discovered a link to the Underground Railroad at the Merchant's House Museum.
The National Dance Institute in Harlem hosts a special camp twice a year to bring together dancers with and without special needs for a dance camp, proving anyone can take center stage.
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.
A 29-year-old man was shot in the arm and a 27-year-old woman suffered a graze wound to her back on McDonald Avenue in Gravesend, police said.
We're hearing from the family of a U.S. service member killed in the refueling operation in the war with Iran. CBS News' Shawna Mizelle reports.
Video shows intense flames shooting out of the top floors on Conklin Avenue, where FDNY said at least two people suffered serious injuries.
John Elliott has the Tri-State Area's updated Sunday morning First Alert Forecast on CBS News New York.
Runners are making their way from Brooklyn's Prospect Park to Central Park in Manhattan. CBS News New York's Noëlle Lilley reports.
