Rutgers renames center after late N.J. Lt. Gov. Sheila Y. Oliver
Family, friends and political leaders gathered at Rutgers University for the naming of a center in Sheila Y. Oliver's name.
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Family, friends and political leaders gathered at Rutgers University for the naming of a center in Sheila Y. Oliver's name.
She succeeds Sheila Oliver and said Friday she hopes to build on Oliver's towering legacy.
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy formally named Tahesha Way the state's next lieutenant governor Friday.
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy formally named Tahesha Way the state's next lieutenant governor Friday.
Currently, Way serves as New Jersey's secretary of state, a post she's held since 2018.
The county executive introduced a proposal to name the Division of Family Assistance and Benefits headquarters after Sheila Oliver.
The state funeral for New Jersey Lt. Gov. Sheila Oliver was held at Newark's Cathedral Basilica of the Sacred Heart.
New Jersey paid tribute to late Lt. Gov. Sheila Oliver as she was laid to rest Saturday. Oliver broke barriers as the first Black woman to serve as lieutenant governor in the state. CBS New York's Christine Sloan was at the emotional memorial in Newark. Read more: https://cbsn.ws/3qw0TGX
A funeral was held in Newark on Saturday for New Jersey Lt. Gov. Sheila Oliver. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/3OPfQ01
Mourners gathered at the Cathedral Basilica of the Sacred Heart for Lt. Gov. Sheila Oliver's funeral on Saturday. CBS New York's Christina Fan reports.
The state funeral for New Jersey Lt. Gov. Sheila Oliver is being held Saturday in Newark, bringing an end to a three-day celebration of her life and legacy. CBS New York's Christina Fan reports from the Cathedral Basilica of the Sacred Heart.
Oliver, 71, spent much of her career in Newark before she broke barriers and became the first Black woman elected lieutenant governor.
The late lieutenant governor of New Jersey spent much of her career in Newark before she broke barriers, CBS New York's Christine Sloan reports.
The lieutenant governor is lying in state as part of a three-day celebration of life. CBS New York's Christine Sloan has the latest on how she's being remembered.
As we continue to mourn the late New Jersey lieutenant governor, we're hearing from some of the women she left a lasting mark on.
Oliver's casket will be moved to the historic Essex County Courthouse on Friday for another service.
People are paying their respects as New Jersey Lt. Gov. Sheila Oliver lies in state at the statehouse rotunda. CBS New York's Christine Sloan reports on the three-day celebration of life. Read more: https://cbsn.ws/3qni7WZ
A three-day celebration of life began Thursday for the lieutenant governor who died last week at the age of 71.
It's the start of a three-day celebration of life for Oliver, who died August 1 after being hospitalized for an undisclosed medical issue. CBS New York's John Dias has the details from Trenton.
The 71-year-old was the first Black woman to serve as Assembly speaker, and then, in 2017, as lieutenant governor.
The legacy of New Jersey's late lieutenant governor lives on. Sheila Oliver touched many lives before she died last week. She was the first Black woman to serve as assembly speaker and then as lieutenant governor in 2017. CBS New York's Christine Sloan spoke with a woman Oliver mentored about her lasting impact.
Oliver was the commissioner of the state's Department of Community Affairs, where she helped expand initiatives for affordable housing and homeless prevention.
Gov. Phil Murphy is commissioning an official portrait of Oliver that will hang in the New Jersey State House.
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy spoke for the first time since the death of Lt. Gov. Sheila Oliver.
Murphy signed an executive order lowering the United States and state flags to half staff.
The 2026 FIFA Men's World Cup schedule has been released, including the slate of matches coming to MetLife Stadium in New Jersey.
The iconic Wythe Diner will be physically moved Saturday from its location in Williamsburg to Steiner Studios in Brooklyn's Navy Yard.
Japanese officials said Jeremy O Harris, known for his Tony-nominated "Slave Play," was arrested on the island of Okinawa on Nov. 16.
Jalen Brunson scored 33 points, including a 3-pointer that capped the Knicks' opening 23-point run, and New York beat the Jazz 146-112 on Friday.
Akira Schmid got a shutout against his former team, and the Golden Knights beat the Devils 3-0 on Friday night.
The 2026 FIFA Men's World Cup schedule has been released, including the slate of matches coming to MetLife Stadium in New Jersey.
The iconic Wythe Diner will be physically moved Saturday from its location in Williamsburg to Steiner Studios in Brooklyn's Navy Yard.
Rapper Tekashi 6ix9ine has been sentenced to three more months in prison for violating his supervised release terms in a New York gang case.
The destruction of homeless encampments across New York City, a hallmark policy of Mayor Eric Adams' administration, will be halted by Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani.
A man is now in custody in Florida in connection to the 1997 murder of Tanya Denise Jackson on Long Island.
If you're heading out, brace yourself — it's the coldest day of the season so far.
CBS News New York has learned Jed Parkington, who died by suicide during a standoff with law enforcement on Tuesday, was fascinated with Nazi Germany.
"Driven Into Debt," CBS News New York's latest investigative series, has uncovered a simple truth -- unpaid tolls can quietly spiral into crushing debt.
First Alert Weather Days have been declared in the NYC area as the arctic chill could bring record low temperatures.
A decomposed body and pipe bombs were found inside a Stamford, Connecticut, home after a shootout between the homeowner and police officers Tuesday, officials say.
The 2026 FIFA Men's World Cup schedule has been released, including the slate of matches coming to MetLife Stadium in New Jersey.
An apartment building fire in Jersey City, New Jersey, displaced about 30 people Friday, sending them out into frigid temperatures.
A judge ruled Menendez, the former U.S. Senator, is no longer eligible for public employment after a bribery conviction.
If you're heading out, brace yourself — it's the coldest day of the season so far.
"Driven Into Debt," CBS News New York's latest investigative series, has uncovered a simple truth -- unpaid tolls can quietly spiral into crushing debt.
A man is now in custody in Florida in connection to the 1997 murder of Tanya Denise Jackson on Long Island.
Nassau County Police charged Vito D'Ambrosio, of Seaford, with murdering his parents at A&A Italian Deli and Pizza in Bethpage.
If you're heading out, brace yourself — it's the coldest day of the season so far.
"Driven Into Debt," CBS News New York's latest investigative series, has uncovered a simple truth -- unpaid tolls can quietly spiral into crushing debt.
Two people were killed in a stabbing in Bethpage on Long Island, Nassau County police said.
A judge ruled Menendez, the former U.S. Senator, is no longer eligible for public employment after a bribery conviction.
Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani's transition fundraising effort is paying off.
The principal of a Brooklyn middle school created controversy this week by turning down the opportunity to have a Holocaust survivor speak to students.
New York City Mayor Eric Adams issued executive orders Thursday designed to protect Israel and appeal to the Jewish community.
Federal prosecutors on Thursday presented an indictment of New York Attorney General Letitia James to a grand jury in Norfolk, Virginia.
In New York alone, there have already been more than 17,000 flu cases and nearly 1,000 hospitalizations, and doctors anticipate it's only going to get worse as more people gather for the holidays.
Colette Smith of the Bronx was diagnosed with lung cancer, despite never smoking. Her survival story is central to her push for early detection.
Some New Yorkers want the mayor-elect to appoint a new "rat czar" when he takes office after an uptick in rat sightings.
Gio's Law would establish a $25 million grant program to equip law enforcement nationwide with EpiPens and train officers how to use them.
A blood drive was held in Harlem on Wednesday as the New York Blood Center reports a dip in its blood supply.
The iconic Wythe Diner will be physically moved Saturday from its location in Williamsburg to Steiner Studios in Brooklyn's Navy Yard.
Japanese officials said Jeremy O Harris, known for his Tony-nominated "Slave Play," was arrested on the island of Okinawa on Nov. 16.
Rapper Tekashi 6ix9ine has been sentenced to three more months in prison for violating his supervised release terms in a New York gang case.
Frank Gehry was known for designing the Guggenheim Museum Bilbao in Spain and the Walt Disney Concert Hall in Los Angeles.
Netflix on Friday said it will acquire Warner Bros., including its film and television studios, HBO Max and HBO.
The 2026 FIFA Men's World Cup schedule has been released, including the slate of matches coming to MetLife Stadium in New Jersey.
Jalen Brunson scored 33 points, including a 3-pointer that capped the Knicks' opening 23-point run, and New York beat the Jazz 146-112 on Friday.
Akira Schmid got a shutout against his former team, and the Golden Knights beat the Devils 3-0 on Friday night.
The 2026 Men's World Cup will be held across the United States, Canada and Mexico next summer.
The New York Rangers won for the league-leading 12th time on the road, beating the Ottawa Senators 4-2 on Thursday night.
Neighbors in Brooklyn's Victorian Flatbush are expressing frustration after the city designated only part of their area as a historic district.
Brooklyn's Prospect Park is getting financing for a long-term project to battle the impacts of climate change, city leaders say.
The Brooklyn Conservatory of Music plans a 12,000-square-foot campus at One Prospect Park West, aiming to serve thousands more with music therapy and education programs.
Some residents at NYCHA's Eastchester Gardens in the Bronx say they've been shivering on and off all week.
The Brooklyn Nutcracker returns to Downtown Brooklyn with diverse cultural influences, community outreach, and a fresh take on Tchaikovsky's iconic score.
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.
CBS News New York's John Elliott spends the morning at the Paley Center for Media's annual holiday celebration in New York City.
Dozens of boats decked out in holiday decorations will line up for the annual parade along Freeport's Nautical Mile.
Democratic lawmakers are calling on Hegseth to resign over the Trump administration's strikes on alleged drug boats off the coast of Venezuela. CBS News' Wendy Gillette reports.
The iconic Wythe Diner will be physically moved from its location in Williamsburg to Steiner Studios in Brooklyn's Navy Yard. CBS News New York's Naomi Ruchim reports.
John Elliott has the Tri-State Area's updated Saturday morning First Alert Forecast on CBS News New York.
