Sen. Bob Menendez to resign effective Aug. 20
New Jersey embattled senior U.S. senator sent his resignation to the Senate chamber on Tuesday. CBS New York's Christine Sloan has the story.
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New Jersey embattled senior U.S. senator sent his resignation to the Senate chamber on Tuesday. CBS New York's Christine Sloan has the story.
New Jersey lawmakers on both sides of the aisle react to Joe Biden's decision to quit the presidential race.
Chadd Lackey was executive director of the New Jersey State Commission of Investigation. He was killed in a crash on July 10 in Hamilton.
Critical funding for the $16 billion Gateway tunnel project was made official Monday.
The gigantic infrastructure project cleared a major hurdle on Monday. CBS New York's Jessica Moore explains why not everyone is happy about it.
With NJ Transit's fare hike kicking in on Monday, some riders are considering alternate ways of getting around.
Many riders continue to be upset that they have to pay more, especially considering all the problems NJ Transit has had of late. Some people say they are exploring alternative ways of getting around. CBS New York's Shosh Bedrosian reports.
Gov. Phil Murphy and officials from Amtrak and NJ Transit announced a new plan Thursday to fix the agencies' problems.
Gov. Phil Murphy and officials from Amtrak and NJ Transit announced a plan to fix the agencies' problems after delays and service suspensions plagued riders in June. CBS New York's Christine Sloan reports.
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy announced a new clemency initiative Wednesday he said will reform the state's criminal justice system.
Murphy, who signed the executive order at St. James A.M.E. Church in Newark, said the state is reaching a major milestone in how applications for clemency are handled. CBS New York's Jenna DeAngelis reports.
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy announced a new clemency initiative he says will reform the state's criminal justice system.
Gov. Phil Murphy signed a controversial bill overhauling access to New Jersey's public records into law Wednesday.
Gov. Phil Murphy signed a controversial bill into law Wednesday. It will overhaul access to New Jersey's public records.
The fund, which Murphy said came from the American Rescue Plan, includes $20 million to finish repairing the iconic Asbury Park Boardwalk.
The unofficial start to summer kicked off with sunshine, good news and a lot of happy people in Asbury Park, New Jersey. CBS New York's Christine Sloan reports.
Gov. Phil Murphy called the power outage that brought Amtrak and NJ Transit to a halt for hours "an unmitigated disaster," as rail delays continued Thursday.
Gov. Phil Murphy called the power outage that brought Amtrak and NJ Transit to a halt for hours "an unmitigated disaster" in a harsh letter to the railroad's chairman. CBS New York's Christine Sloan reports.
The move came two days after the Assembly did the same. The measure is now headed to Gov. Phil Murphy's desk. CBS New York's Tim McNicholas reports.
Trooper Marcellus E. Bethea died during training at New Jersey State Police headquarters in Ewing, according to Gov. Phil Murphy.
A magnitude 4.8 earthquake struck New Jersey Friday, sending shockwaves into New York City and across the Northeast. Gov. Phil Murphy spoke with CBS New York's Mary Calvi and John Elliott about the incident.
Fairleigh Dickinson University professor says New Jersey's first lady likely faced an uphill battle in the primary.
Congressman Andy Kim says the current format gives his opponent, first lady Tammy Murphy, an unfair advantage. CBS New York's Christine Sloan reports.
The 910-page report on the COVID pandemic faults planning, communication and decision making in Trenton and Washington, D.C.
The 910-page report on the COVID pandemic faults planning, communication and decision making in Trenton and Washington, D.C. CBS New York's Nick Caloway reports.
Students at M.S. 407 transform a barren space into a habitat for bees and butterflies, part of a broader city push to expand pollinator-friendly green spaces.
Mike Trout homered for the fifth time during a four-game series on Thursday, crushing a long drive in the seventh inning for the Angels in an 11-4 victory over the Yankees.
A police manhunt is underway following the shooting death of a 15-year-old boy in Queens on Thursday evening.
A second man has come forward to say he believes he was wrongly targeted during the NYPD's Brooklyn drug operation
A former NYPD lieutenant spoke out Thursday about a controversial arrest of a Brooklyn man.
Students at M.S. 407 transform a barren space into a habitat for bees and butterflies, part of a broader city push to expand pollinator-friendly green spaces.
A police manhunt is underway following the shooting death of a 15-year-old boy in Queens on Thursday evening.
A second man has come forward to say he believes he was wrongly targeted during the NYPD's Brooklyn drug operation
A former NYPD lieutenant spoke out Thursday about a controversial arrest of a Brooklyn man.
A Nassau County man faces multiple charges are he allegedly tried to lure an 11-year-old earlier this week.
New York City's balmy weather proved to be record-breaking for the date of April 15.
Parts of the New York area could see record high temperatures during a summerlike stretch of weather this week.
A major warmup, featuring summer-like temperatures in the 80s, will take over the Eastern Seaboard beginning Monday.
New York City and the Tri-State Area are finally turning the corner to warmer weather this week.
When UConn plays Michigan for the NCAA Men's Basketball championship tonight in Indianapolis, there are a few places in New York City where fans can root on their schools.
Gov. Mikie Sherrill is sounding off about the cost of getting to and from the FIFA World Cup games at MetLife Stadium this summer.
The AP has projected Democrat Analilia Mejia as the winner of the special election in New Jersey's 11th Congressional District, a seat formerly held by Gov. Mikie Sherrill.
Parking at MetLife Stadium will not be allowed during the FIFA World Cup games there this summer.
CBS News New York is investigating the cashless tolling system in New York and New Jersey. Unpaid tolls can spiral into crushing debt — but that's just one of many issues drivers face.
New York City's balmy weather proved to be record-breaking for the date of April 15.
A Nassau County man faces multiple charges are he allegedly tried to lure an 11-year-old earlier this week.
Eisenhower Park in East Meadow, Long Island has reopened after a deadly gang-related shooting Wednesday night.
A teenager was killed and two others were hurt in a gang-related shooting in Eisenhower Park on Long Island, police say.
A Long Island woman accused of attempting to kidnap a toddler in Long Beach earlier this month was back in court on Wednesday.
A Long Island-based survey has found more than 1 in 4 registered voters does not think the Holocaust should be required teaching in schools.
The federal government is withholding $73 million in highway funds from New York, Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said Thursday.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani said he and President Trump are "honest, direct about the fact that we have many disagreements," but they agree on their love for New York City.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani spoke with "CBS Mornings" on Thursday and reflected on his first 100 days in office.
The AP has projected Democrat Analilia Mejia as the winner of the special election in New Jersey's 11th Congressional District, a seat formerly held by Gov. Mikie Sherrill.
A new initiative from New York state is putting about $70 million up for grabs to community organizations that are more vulnerable to hate crimes and attacks.
Advocates fear New York state could be taking a step back when it comes to biomarker testing access for those with Medicaid.
What started as a sinus infection left a Long Island teenager fighting for his life, requiring emergency brain surgery.
Older adults in New Jersey recorded the highest number of suspected overdose deaths in 2025, according to the New Jersey Department of Health.
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.
The Rock And Roll Hall of Fame unveiled its list of inductees for 2026, and it includes the Wu-Tang Clan, the legendary, local hip-hop collective.
Jury selection for Harvey Weinstein's rape retrial in a Manhattan courtroom began Tuesday. He is being accused of raping actress Jessica Mann in 2013.
Afrika Bambaataa, a rapper and producer, was best known for breakthrough tracks like 1982's "Planet Rock" and for founding the Universal Zulu Nation art collective.
A federal judge in New York has tossed out actor Blake Lively's sexual harassment claims against actor Justin Baldoni over their roles in the movie "It Ends With Us," but left intact a claim for retaliation.
Atlanta rapper Gucci Mane was lured to a Dallas studio for a meeting, then allegedly kidnapped and robbed by a group including rappers Pooh Shiesty and Big30.
Mike Trout homered for the fifth time during a four-game series on Thursday, crushing a long drive in the seventh inning for the Angels in an 11-4 victory over the Yankees.
Gov. Mikie Sherrill is sounding off about the cost of getting to and from the FIFA World Cup games at MetLife Stadium this summer.
The New York Islanders are facing criticism for promoting a fundraiser for a former New York City police sergeant who was convicted of manslaughter.
Shohei Ohtani pitched six strong innings, striking out 10, as the Los Angeles Dodgers routed the New York Mets 8-2.
The New York Rangers beat the Tampa Bay Lightning 4-2 on Wednesday night in the regular-season finale for both teams.
Students at M.S. 407 transform a barren space into a habitat for bees and butterflies, part of a broader city push to expand pollinator-friendly green spaces.
Brooklyn officials announced a first-of-its-kind initiative to build sensory rooms in every District 75 elementary school.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani's administration unveiled a dramatic traffic redesign at Brooklyn's Grand Army Plaza.
New York City business owners are pushing on the State Legislature to pass Gov. Kathy Hochul's reforms that would roll back some of the climate legislation passed by New York state in 2019.
Ismael Ox lost his right hand as a child in a grenade attack, survived homelessness in the U.S., and became a citizen, all while training to represent Team USA in para Taekwondo.
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 Scott Padgett is calling for temperatures in the upper 70s on Friday and in the 60s and 50s on Saturday and Sunday, respectively.
He has spent decades walking across the country, logging thousands of miles for kids battling cancer. CBS News New York's Jennifer Bisram has more on his latest excursion.
CBS News New York first told you about a broken escalator back in 2023, but now a second one is closed off. CBS News New York's Elle McLogan reports.
Though he wasn't violently punched like Timothy Brown, Ronald Maxwell told CBS News New York's Mahsa Saeidi he went through a harrowing experience.
A musical in New Jersey is helping audiences join the commemoration of America's 250th anniversary. CBS News New York's Dave Carlin reports.
