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N.J. man pleads guilty in ex-girlfriend's 2021 death
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N.J. food pantry feeling the squeeze as inflation soars
Rahway Food for Friends says the need for help tripled since the start of the pandemic.
New Jersey food pantry seeing increased demand as inflation soars
As inflation soars, things like food prices and rent are impacting more than just individuals. CBS2's Meg Baker visited a food pantry in New Jersey dealing with the side effects of both.
Flood Possibly Caused Gas Leak Before Rahway, NJ Home Exploded, Police Say
The explosion leveled the house on River Road and at least three other homes were damaged.
Tyler Rios Faces 1st Court Appearance In Kidnapping, Murder Case
Police say the 27-year-old abducted his 2-year-old son and the boy's 24-year-old mother earlier this month in Rahway, prompting an AMBER Alert.
Tyler Rios Charged With Murder After Missing Rahway Mother Yasemin Uyar Found Dead In Tennessee
A man charged with kidnapping his son has now been charged with murder in the death of the boy's mother.
Missing New Jersey Mother Yasemin Uyar Found Dead In Tennessee Following AMBER Alert
Tyler Rios, the father of Uyar's son, reportedly told police where he hid her body.
NJ AMBER Alert Canceled: 2-Year-Old Sebastian Rios Found Safe, Father Arrested In Tennessee
Two-year-old Sebastian Rios of Rahway, New Jersey was found safe and his father, 27-year-old Tyler Rios, was taken into custody in Tennessee.
AMBER Alert Issued For 2-Year-Old Sebastian Rios Of Rahway, New Jersey; Suspect Also Believed To Have Abducted Boy's Mother
Police believe 2-year-old Sebastian Rios and his mother, 24-year-old Yasemin Uyar, were abducted by the boy's father.
Water Main Break Causes River Of Mud In Rahway, N.J.
Police say a water main gave way at St. Georges and West Hazelwood Avenues around 9:30 a.m.
Choking Diner's Life Saved By Six EMTs Who Happen To Be At Same Restaurant
A man nearly choked to death inside a New Jersey restaurant, but a group of emergency workers that happened to be at the eatery as well rushed in and saved his life.
Buffalo Bills Tackle Dion Dawkins Hosts Food Giveaway In Rahway
Dawkins helped load cars with groceries for families in the area struggling with food insecurity due to the pandemic.
Missing Linden Teacher Brian Gooney Last Seen A Week Ago In Rahway
Gooney works as a paraprofessional at Soehl Middle School in Linden, according to a post on the district's Facebook page.
Police: New Jersey Teen Arrested For Deadly Staten Island Hit-And-Run
Prince Nesbitt-Hall, 18, from Rahway, New Jersey is facing charges including manslaughter and leaving the scene of a deadly accident.
Coronavirus Death Prompts Grieving Daughter's Desperate Search For Missing Cellphone
For two weeks a woman got the runaround. No one knew where to find her mother's belongings - specifically the iPhone that Blaze says had 9-months of voice recordings her mom wanted her to hear.
New Jersey Mayors Sound Alarm As Sen. Menendez Tries To Secure $500 Billion In Federal Aid
New Jersey mayors from nearly a dozen cities were on a conference call Tuesday requesting federal funding to fight the coronavirus pandemic.
Man Convicted Of Violently Sexual Assaulting Woman At Rahway Home
The 67-year-old victim told investigators she woke up as an unknown male suspect grabbed her, then pinned her down and sexually assaulted her.
Violent Sexual Assault Suspect ID'd As Rahway Man; Authorities Want Your Help Finding Him
According to the Union County Prosecutor's Office, Wilfredo "Will" Jose Gonzalez met the victim at Penn Station, and she took the train with him to his home in Rahway.
Battle Over Flood-Prone Creek Pits Rahway, N.J. Residents Against City Officials
Residents in a Union County town say their properties are flooding because of a neglected creek that runs behind their homes, and that city officials won't take responsibility.
Horse Therapy Helping Chronically Ill Kids With Their Recovery
Pony Power Therapies services kids and adults in need of extra support or therapy.
Woman Killed When Fire Tears Through Rahway Home
Video from the scene showed the entire front of the home fully engulfed in fire.
Man Sentenced To 50 Years For Killing Cab Driver
Nathaniel Young continued to maintain his innocence in the death of Imad Alasmar of Edison, N.J.
Community Split Over New Jersey Library's 'Drag Queen Story Hour' For Children
As CBS2's Crystal Bui reports, opinions were mixed about the different voice, and look, at Rahway Public Library.
Rahway City Council Votes For Changes In Development Study Amid Eminent Domain Worries
The City Council in one Union County city voted to revise a planned redevelopment study after residents worried that eminent domain could threaten their community.
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All Hail Cardinal Hayes football -- state champs!
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Rep. Nicole Malliotakis alleges NYC is trying to register non-citizens to vote
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Bodega workers in New York City may soon be armed
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