New Jersey home catches fire after tree falls during storm
Severe thunderstorms swept through New York and New Jersey on Saturday night, causing damage amid Fourth of July festivities. CBS News New York's John Elliott and Ali Bauman report.
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Severe thunderstorms swept through New York and New Jersey on Saturday night, causing damage amid Fourth of July festivities. CBS News New York's John Elliott and Ali Bauman report.
A car crashed into a River Edge, N.J. building early Wednesday morning and burst into flames. Residents used the fire escape to get out.
A car crash and fire forced residents out of their homes in Bergen County. CBS News New York's Nick Caloway reports.
Two missing sisters from New Jersey have been found safe on Long Island. The 82-year-old twins had been missing for more than 24 hours.
As Chanukah comes to a close, families in New Jersey came together for a special celebration on Sunday.
The Bergen County prosecutor's office says 51-year-old Mathew Testino, who operated Bergen Neurology and Pain Management in Paramus and Saddle Brook, turned himself in Wednesday.
The Bergen County sheriff's office says a metal pipe filled with copper pellets was found near the Continental Garden Apartments in River Edge on Thursday.
It happened around 7:30 a.m. near New Bridge Landing.
20 River Edge business owners say they saw their livelihoods come crashing down along with Kress Plaza's facade on July 3rd.
One family's bill from SUEZ Water was for a whopping $601, a far cry from their normal $30 a month.
U.S. Marshals working with the DEA apprehended an allegedly armed and dangerous drug suspect following a chase in Bergen County on Wednesday.
Service was suspended earlier Wednesday morning after an electrical wire caught fire between River Edge and Oradell.
It happened around midnight on Kinderkamack Road and Main Street.
The memories of Sandy were in the minds of drivers, who were not willing to take any chances with Friday's impending monster snowstorm on the way.
Many in New Jersey still don't have power nearly a week after Sandy struck, but that doesn't mean their next door neighbors are in the dark.
Michael DeStefan went to Hackensack University Medical Center thinking he had appendicitis after experiencing excruciating pain in his stomach. Doctors conducted tests and found a 1½-inch-long metallic object had pierced his large intestine.
Herb and Andrea Ouida of River Edge lost their 25-year-old son Todd on 9/11, and have turned that loss into something positive, WCBS 880's Sean Adams reported.
Investigators say surveillance video shows him leaving a Walmart on Route 46 in Saddle Brook after buying materials to make Molotov cocktails.
Rabbi Nosson Schuman, who lives in the home with his wife and five children, said he saw a flash of fire outside his bedroom window before his bedspread caught fire.
Two elderly women escaped serious injury early Saturday when their car entered a railroad crossing and was struck by a New Jersey Transit train in north Jersey.
New York City and parts of New Jersey are under a flash flood warning due to downpours and strong storms Monday morning.
An SUV and minivan crashed, sending the SUV over the curb and into a woman who was walking with her kids on the sidewalk in Brooklyn.
A 20-year-old died and four other teens were injured after being hit by gunfire Sunday night in Yonkers, police said.
The order came after Republican Senators Thom Tillis and John Cornyn threatened to block Blanche's confirmation for Attorney General if the fund was not rescinded in writing.
A man wanted in a Reading homicide was arrested while waiting to board a flight to the Dominican Republic at an airport in New Jersey Sunday, police said.
New York City and parts of New Jersey are under a flash flood warning due to downpours and strong storms Monday morning.
An SUV and minivan crashed, sending the SUV over the curb and into a woman who was walking with her kids on the sidewalk in Brooklyn.
A 20-year-old died and four other teens were injured after being hit by gunfire Sunday night in Yonkers, police said.
A 72-year-old New York City protester claims she was pepper-sprayed by an ICE agent in Inwood.
Detectives are working to figure out what happened to a woman who was found dead inside an apartment in Brooklyn early Saturday morning.
New York City and parts of New Jersey are under a flash flood warning due to downpours and strong storms Monday morning.
Stormy weather will return to the New York City area on Monday, bringing the threat of heavy rain and storms that may lead to flash flooding.
There's been a report of a bigfoot sighting near the Pachaug State Forest in Connecticut.
Heavy rain is complicating efforts to recover a teenage boy from the West River in New Haven. Strong currents and an increased flow have made the job even more difficult.
It's another rainy day in the Tri-State Area with a flood watch for parts of New York and Connecticut.
New York City and parts of New Jersey are under a flash flood warning due to downpours and strong storms Monday morning.
A man wanted in a Reading homicide was arrested while waiting to board a flight to the Dominican Republic at an airport in New Jersey Sunday, police said.
A new parking option is turning into a shopping debate at the Willowbrook Mall in Wayne, New Jersey.
Stormy weather will return to the New York City area on Monday, bringing the threat of heavy rain and storms that may lead to flash flooding.
Under the new initiative, restaurants will no longer automatically provide plastic utensils, napkins or condiments in takeout orders.
John Elliott reports from Glen Cove, Long Island, for Swim Across America Open Water Swim.
Some homeowners on Long Island say teenage pranks have escalated into vandalism. A game of ding-dong ditch is keeping residents up at night and, in at least one case, has done damage. CBS News New York's Carolyn Gusoff reports.
For some Long Island families, the cost of supplies, clothes and other back-to-school essentials is becoming a growing challenge.
Doctors in Suffolk County have reported three cases of a rare tick-borne disease known as rabbit fever so far this summer. A 9-year-old boy shared his experiences with the illness.
For some Long Island families, the cost of supplies, clothes and other back-to-school essentials is becoming a growing challenge. CBS News New York's John Dias reports.
The order came after Republican Senators Thom Tillis and John Cornyn threatened to block Blanche's confirmation for Attorney General if the fund was not rescinded in writing.
The Consul General of Israel in New York is calling on Mayor Zohran Mamdani to change his anti-Israel rhetoric before Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu visits the city in September for the United Nations General Assembly.
On Saturday, Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman spoke with Mr. Trump and cautioned him against conducting a fresh round of strikes on Iran, CBS News learned.
A Brooklyn grandmother went to the dentist hoping to fix her smile. Instead, her daughter says she lost her teeth, her health, and her independence.
President Trump said Todd Blanche will remain acting attorney general as a holdup on his nomination continues.
The source of exposure for the Legionnaires cluster on Manhattan's Upper East Side has been eliminated, according to the New York City Health Department.
A seventh person has died from Legionnaires' disease in connection with the Upper East Side cluster, New York City's health commissioner said Thursday.
Thirty-four cooling towers at 33 buildings on the Upper East Side tested positive for live Legionella bacteria, the New York City Health Department announced Tuesday.
An attorney representing an Upper East Side woman whose husband just died from Legionnaires' disease is planning to take legal action.
Studies show older adults are among the safest drivers on the road, but crashes involving seniors are on the rise.
"The Sopranos" actor Vincent Pastore is being remembered as a fixture in his Bronx community.
Vincent Pastore played Salvatore "Big Pussy" Bonpensiero on all six seasons of "The Sopranos," which aired from 1999 to 2007.
A new Broadway show based on Prince's movie and album "Purple Rain" will take the stage at Broadway's Majestic Theatre in March.
Carly Simon, the singer known for 1970s hits like "You're So Vain," announced she has Parkinson's disease and also was treated for basal cell carcinoma.
Paramount Skydance on Friday said it would delay the deal until as late as June 2027.
José Caballero lined a two-run homer, Gerrit Cole pitched into the sixth inning and the New York Yankees hung on to top the Chicago Cubs 2-1 on Sunday.
The Miami Marlins beat the Mets 2-0 Sunday shortly after New York traded opening day starter Freddy Peralta to Tampa Bay.
Peralta has been a disappointment for the Mets after they acquired him from Milwaukee in a January trade.
The Chicago Cubs evened their series with the New York Yankees with a 5-2 win on Saturday night.
The New York Red Bulls beat Orlando 3-2 on Saturday night.
Parents in Harlem say their children's walk to summer camp is littered with trash, illegal dumping and a growing encampment.
A specialized program from God's Love We Deliver is serving nearly 400 veterans with medically tailored meals, while helping combat isolation and ease the challenges of life after military service.
The Newtown Creek Alliance community science project gives students hands-on experience monitoring the health of one of the most polluted waterways in the U.S.
The FIFA World Cup is delivering a business boost for many bars and restaurants across New York City, but not every industry is seeing the same payoff.
Two Upper West Side children went on a mission to visit 40 playgrounds in one day, hoping to set a record.
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.
Iran said Monday it had no plans to hold direct talks with Washington, despite President Trump claiming that negotiations would start Monday.
Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche issued an order Sunday evening formally rescinding plans to create a $1.8 billion fund meant to compensate allies of President Trump.
Major crime is down 12% in July, and the first seven months of the year have seen the fewest murders, shooting incidents and shooting victims.
Four people were involved in a shooting Sunday night in Yonkers, according to police. CBS News New York's Aziza Shuler reports.
A woman was hit by a car that jumped a curb after a crash in Bed-Stuy. CBS News New York's John Dias reports.
