Panel OKs NJ Legislative Map Favored By Democrats
The panel chosen to redraw boundaries for New Jersey's 40 legislative districts has formally approved the election map proposed by Democrats.
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The panel chosen to redraw boundaries for New Jersey's 40 legislative districts has formally approved the election map proposed by Democrats.
The tie-breaking member of a commission chosen to redraw boundaries for New Jersey's 40 legislative districts selected a new election map submitted by Democrats, The Associated Press has learned.
The parents of the Rutgers University student who killed himself after authorities said his intimate encounter with a man was captured by a webcam don't want his roommate to receive "harsh punishment."
Athletic Director Tim Pernetti announced in a statement that the relationship will provide the school with a broader reach and enhance its ability to grow ticket revenues and attendance.
Allergist researchers from Rutgers University say because of the cold and wet winter, the Tri-State is going to have a high pollen count.
Jonathan Mitchell scored 25 points, including eight free throws in overtime, to lead Rutgers to a 76-70 victory over Seton Hall on Tuesday in the opening round of the Big East tournament.
Rutgers University said Tuesday it's a way of becoming more welcoming to gay students -- co-ed dorm rooms for gay and straight students. But will it fly with parents and others?
A few less public schools, but a few more charter schools were looking to hire new teachers.
Preston Knowles hit three 3-pointers in a game-opening 17-2 run and Louisville held Rutgers to its lowest point total in four years in a 55-37 victory Tuesday night.
New Jersey's Museum of Agriculture is shutting its doors after struggling financially in recent years and losing its $90,000 annual state appropriation last year.
In a lawsuit filed on Thursday, Kareem Najjar and Jake Kostman claim police illegally entered their apartment and beat them while serving a warrant for another person.
Authorities have launched an investigation after an amateur video was posted online showing a police officer punching a Rutgers University student during an arrest over the weekend.
St. John's forward Justin Brownlee made a layup with 4 seconds left to give the Red Storm a 58-56 win over Rutgers on Wednesday night.
Defensive back Johnathan Aiken and punter Anthony DiPaula have enrolled at Rutgers and will participate in the Scarlet Knights' spring football practice. Coach Greg Schiano also announced Tuesday that defensive linemen Kenneth Kirksey and Djwany Mera also have enrolled.
Injured Rutgers football player Eric LeGrand has movement in his shoulders and sensation throughout his body. Rutgers announced the improvement in LeGrand's condition Thursday.
New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie has signed an anti-bullying bill that gay rights advocates say is the toughest law of its kind in the nation.
Organizers said the conference theme was chosen before 18-year-old Tyler Clementi killed himself after discovering that his roommate allegedly used a webcam to spy on him during a liaison with another man.
Camden County plans to take over the Ferry Avenue Branch. The main branch downtown could be closed and replaced with a space carved out of Rutgers University's Robeson Library.
Tyler Clementi's parent's attorney said it appears Rutgers failed to implement or enforce policies that would have prevented or deterred the student behavior that led to their son's death.
Tyler Clementi was a member of the Bergen Youth Orchestra for six years and was co-concertmaster for the last two years.
New Jersey lawmakers signed off Monday on what could be the toughest anti-bullying law in the nation.
The bill requires public school teachers and staff to receive training in suicide prevention and dealing with incidents of bullying. It also requires school districts to establish anti-bullying programs.
Spokesman E.J. Miranda told The Home News Tribune of East Brunswick there's no indication Nicholas Amabile was pushed down a stairwell near halftime Saturday.
The case of a Rutgers University student who committed suicide after a roommate allegedly used a webcam to spy on his tryst with another man could be the first major legal test of a state privacy law passed in 2003.
Earlier this month, a car service driver picked up a passenger in Brooklyn for an agreed-to ride to New Jersey. It turns out, it wasn't a ride. It was a robbery, and the driver was shot and nearly killed.
The software company at the center of a New Jersey noncitizen voting controversy fired back Thursday, saying the state is responsible for the snafu.
Edison Township Council members approved emergency appropriations needed to get furloughed employees back on the job on Friday.
Labor Day is late this year, creating an even longer gap between the end of most summer programs and the start of school.
The lawsuit claims the Trump administration is withholding hundreds of millions of dollars in disaster-preparedness and homeland security grants to pressure states to change policies on elections and immigration.
Earlier this month, a car service driver picked up a passenger in Brooklyn for an agreed-to ride to New Jersey. It turns out, it wasn't a ride. It was a robbery, and the driver was shot and nearly killed.
Labor Day is late this year, creating an even longer gap between the end of most summer programs and the start of school.
A suspect is in custody after a double stabbing on the Upper West Side, police say.
New security camera footage shows the moments a man set off fireworks, shot an airsoft gun and lit the outside of a federal building in Manhattan on fire.
An old brick sewer collapsed under a street in Yonkers, opening up a big sinkhole Thursday morning.
Severe weather impacted the entire region on Tuesday, with watches and warnings throughout the CBS News New York viewing area.
Stormy weather will return to the New York City area Tuesday after a brief reprieve.
Storms brought flooding rains, damaging winds, hail and lightning to New York and New Jersey on Saturday.
While the air quality is improving, haze still lingers as New Yorkers brace for upcoming rain and possibly severe storms Saturday.
A tornado warning was issued in parts of New Jersey on Thursday evening.
The software company at the center of a New Jersey noncitizen voting controversy fired back Thursday, saying the state is responsible for the snafu.
Edison Township Council members approved emergency appropriations needed to get furloughed employees back on the job on Friday.
Edison, one of New Jersey's largest municipalities, has furloughed hundreds of workers as it deals with budget woes.
The National Weather Service on Wednesday confirmed four tornadoes touched down in northern New Jersey and New York during severe storms on Tuesday.
There were two confirmed tornadoes in northern New Jersey on Tuesday.
There are some Long Island Rail Road service changes planned for the weekend.
A Long Island father suffered a catastrophic spinal cord injury, and doctors thought he would never walk again. But as CBS News New York's Jessica Moore explains, he's now defying the odds.
Labor Day is late this year, creating an even longer gap between the end of most summer programs and the start of school.
There was a public hearing on Tuesday night over a proposed Islamic boarding school and mosque in the Long Island hamlet of Bay Shore.
An electrical transformer caught fire outside the Nassau County Court Building on Long Island on Tuesday.
The software company at the center of a New Jersey noncitizen voting controversy fired back Thursday, saying the state is responsible for the snafu.
Edison Township Council members approved emergency appropriations needed to get furloughed employees back on the job on Friday.
The lawsuit claims the Trump administration is withholding hundreds of millions of dollars in disaster-preparedness and homeland security grants to pressure states to change policies on elections and immigration.
The Justice Department withdrew its subpoenas for New York Times reporters during a court heraing Thursday, after a judge grilled government lawyers for making "errors."
New York City says the average bus speed on Fordham Road in the Bronx is 5 mph, which is why ground was broken Wednesday on a major redesign.
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.
For the third day in a row, the NYC Health Department has announced a death in the Upper East Side Legionnaires' disease cluster.
A second death has been reported in connection to the Legionnaires' disease cluster on the Upper East Side, health officials said Saturday.
Madonna, Justin Bieber, BTS and Shakira each brought a bit of one of their hits to the World Cup's first halftime show in a whirlwind performance Sunday that also squeezed in Burna Boy, Ted Lasso and many Muppets.
Brenda Fricker won an Academy Award for 1989's "My Left Foot," played the Pigeon Lady in "Home Alone 2" and appeared in "A Time to Kill" and "So I Married an Axe Murderer."
New Zealand actor Sam Neill, known for "Jurassic Park" and "The Piano," died Monday at 78, his family says.
The final show of Jay-Z's anniversary concert series at Yankee Stadium was delayed for hours after hundreds of ticketless fans flooded the gates and breached security, according to officials.
Jay-Z and some very special guests took over Yankee Stadium on Friday night, performing to a sold-out crowd.
There were 89 people arrested in the New York area over the course of the World Cup, the NYPD said.
Nicolás Fernández scored on a first-half penalty kick and Agustín Ojeda found the net in the second half to help New York City FC hold off the Columbus Crew 2-1 on Wednesday night.
The Philadelphia Union beat the New York Red Bulls 3-1 on Wednesday night for their first win in more than three months.
The New York Yankees beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 2-0 Wednesday night for a doubleheader split.
Joey Ortiz went 3 for 3 and was a homer away from the cycle to help the Brewers defeat the Mets 4-3 on Wednesday.
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.
CBS News New York's Lonnie Quinn has your First Alert Forecast for July 23 at 11 p.m.
The Legionnaires' disease cluster on the Upper East Side is up to 87 cases as of Thursday night.
As the U.S. launches a 13th night of strikes against Iran, a Queens community is remembering a soldier killed in the war. CBS News New York's Dick Brennan reports.
The NYPD released video of suspects wanted for an anti-LGBTQ+ hate crime assault in the Bronx.
Hundreds of furloughed employees in Edison, New Jersey, will be getting back to work on Friday. CBS News New York's Naveen Dhaliwal reports.
