N.J. high school principal appears in court on charges of assaulting student
Frank Sanchez entered a not guilty plea to second-degree assault and endangering the welfare of child.
Frank Sanchez entered a not guilty plea to second-degree assault and endangering the welfare of child.
The head of South Orange-Maplewood schools said he's ending the tradition to build equity and foster inclusion.
There will be no Halloween events at some schools in New Jersey. The South Orange-Maplewood School District is kicking the holiday out of the classroom. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/3FwZzHI
School officials say they believe ending Halloween celebrations will build equity and foster inclusion.
In Newark, where 50% of the population doesn't drive, commuters say they're overwhelmed by the decision.
In Newark, where 50% of the population doesn't drive, commuters say they're overwhelmed by the decision. CBS New York's Christine Sloan reports.
The South Orange, New Jersey woman has an inspiring and heart wrenching story to share with the world.
Sharon and Shauna Arnette talk to CBS2's John Elliott about their special connection with one another, and the community.
Two customers told CBS2's John Elliott how important supporting local, Black-owned business is to them.
Co-owners Sharon and Shauna Arnette spoke with CBS2's John Elliott about how their coffee shop has evolved.
Third graders in South Orange, New Jersey had fun with CBS2 and the Mobile Weather Lab.
Neighbors questioned the software's reliability and its impact on people of color.
A New Jersey town is stopping a plan to install facial recognition software on street security cameras.
Some neighbors who surround the university's campus say they've been experiencing urban flooding.
Some residents in Newark and South Orange allege construction over the years at Seton Hall University has contributed to flooding in their neighborhoods. Now, the South Orange Planning Council is about to hold a vote on more construction there. As CBS2's Alice Gainer reports, this group wants it delayed until flooding issues are addressed.
Limited service continues on the Morris and Essex line due to damage from Monday night's storm. CBS2's Elijah Westbrook reports.
A downed tree in Maplewood continues to cause issues on New Jersey Transit. CBS2's Elijah Westbrook has the latest.
14-year-old nephew of hip hop star Lauryn Hill quickly bonded with show's producer, Nets superstar Kevin Durant
CBS New York's Elle McLogan spoke with 90-year-old Sylvia Hack about her decades of service to her neighborhood.
The suspect in a Long Island car crash that killed one man and three children in August 2023 has agreed to a plea deal.
A large pro-Palestinian crowd gathered at Foley Square Wednesday evening, and police were spotted at a protest at Fordham University.
Three middle school girls are co-champions after winning the Under 14 division at the National Girls Chess Championship.
The Antisemitism Awareness Act is designed to make it easier for concerned students to file civil rights complaints
CBS New York's Elle McLogan spoke with 90-year-old Sylvia Hack about her decades of service to her neighborhood.
A large pro-Palestinian crowd gathered at Foley Square Wednesday evening, and police were spotted at a protest at Fordham University.
Three middle school girls are co-champions after winning the Under 14 division at the National Girls Chess Championship.
The Antisemitism Awareness Act is designed to make it easier for concerned students to file civil rights complaints
For years, the waters of the Bronx River have been used as a wasteland for people who might not understand its importance.
We're in for a taste of summer this afternoon, with highs in the mid-to-upper 80s inland. We're also tracking some isolated thunderstorms.
Temperatures will be off to the races on Sunday, but there is a chance of scattered thunderstorms in the evening.
CBS New York's Vanessa Murdock looks back at historic tornado outbreaks, which highlight the fact that we don't have to be in the thick of severe weather season to witness a touchdown.
Former MIT researcher Qinxuan Pan has been sentenced to 35 years in prison in the 2021 murder of Yale graduate student Kevin Jiang.
Two heroic men saved a little girl that was running into into a busy intersection in East Hartford, Connecticut.
The Antisemitism Awareness Act is designed to make it easier for concerned students to file civil rights complaints
A 2.6 magnitude earthquake was measured Wednesday morning in Gladstone, New Jersey. It was the second there in less than a week.
Video released by New Jersey Transit police shows officers rescuing a 3-year-old who was choking on a bus in Trenton, New Jersey.
Rockaway Beach and Coney Island make Travel + Leisure's "25 Best Beaches in the USA" list.
We're in for a taste of summer this afternoon, with highs in the mid-to-upper 80s inland. We're also tracking some isolated thunderstorms.
The suspect in a Long Island car crash that killed one man and three children in August 2023 has agreed to a plea deal.
The Antisemitism Awareness Act is designed to make it easier for concerned students to file civil rights complaints
To counter congestion pricing, a 10% discount has been approved for LIRR, Metro-North riders who buy monthly passes.
Gruesome allegations say the suspects smashed one victim's head with a meat tenderizer, then stabbed the other and used the knife to chop up their bodies.
Millions of birds are migrating north this spring, but many may not survive the journey because they'll crash into windows.
The Antisemitism Awareness Act is designed to make it easier for concerned students to file civil rights complaints
Democratic state Sen. Timothy Kennedy won a special election for the New York congressional seat left vacant by Democrat Brian Higgins' departure from Congress.
The proposal would recognize the medical uses of cannabis and acknowledge it has less potential for abuse than some other drugs.
Prosecutors in former President Donald Trump's criminal trial in New York called their fifth witness to the stand as proceedings continued Tuesday.
For the first time in more than 200 days, the family of 47-year-old Israeli hostage Omri Miran has seen proof of life.
Dutch medical device maker Philips says it's reached a $1.1 billion deal in the United States to settle lawsuits over faulty sleep machines in a case that's rocked the company.
Vicky Dennis went to the hospital with strange symptoms when she had COVID. Doctors found she had two undiagnosed, life-threatening diseases and needed a liver transplant to survive.
Joel Embiid has been experiencing Bell's palsy symptoms, he said after Philadelphia's 125-114 win over the New York Knicks.
A New Jersey woman has received a first-of-its-kind transplant using a modified pig kidney along with a heart pump.
Suffolk County law enforcement officers are now equipped with a tool to help people on the autism spectrum during stressful encounters.
Prosecutors asked for a September retrial for Harvey Weinstein.
See who's nominated for the 77th annual Tony Awards. The Tonys will air live on CBS and Paramount+ on Sunday, June 16.
Paramount said long-time CEO Bob Bakish will leave the company, which is in discussions to explore a sale or merger.
Actor Lillo Brancato says problems with drugs led to him going from Hollywood up and comer to behind bars.
Lawyers for Sean "Diddy" Combs are asking a New York court to throw out portions of a sexual assault lawsuit filed against the rapper and media mogul.
Tyrese Maxey saved Philadelphia from elimination with seven points in the final 25 seconds of regulation, finished with 46 and led the 76ers to a 112-106 overtime victory over the New York Knicks in Game 5 of their first-round series.
Jack Drury scored the go-ahead goal early in the third period and Stefan Noesen cleaned up a fluky puck bounce off the boards for another 8 seconds later as the Carolina Hurricanes beat the New York Islanders 6-3 on Tuesday night.
Dean Kremer pitched seven innings of two-run ball, Adley Rutschman extended his hitting streak to a career-best 11 games and the Baltimore Orioles defeated the New York Yankees 4-2 on Tuesday night.
DJ Stewart hit a tiebreaking three-run homer in the sixth inning to lift the New York Mets to a 4-2 win over the Chicago Cubs.
Christopher Morel's two-run homer in the ninth inning lifted the Cubs to a 3-1 win over the Mets on Monday.
CBS New York's Elle McLogan spoke with 90-year-old Sylvia Hack about her decades of service to her neighborhood.
Three middle school girls are co-champions after winning the Under 14 division at the National Girls Chess Championship.
For years, the waters of the Bronx River have been used as a wasteland for people who might not understand its importance.
Lawmakers want New York City to reinstate a ferry route that would connect Staten Island to Brooklyn.
The NYPD promoted 177 officers in a ceremony Friday, including two officers whose fathers were also in the NYPD and were shot in the line of duty.
The Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore collapsed early Tuesday, March 26 after a column was struck by a container ship that reportedly lost power, sending vehicles and people into the Patapsco River.
The 50th Annual Village Halloween Parade drew massive crowds, celebrating the theme "Upside/Down:Inside/OUT."
As much of the northeast experiences heavy rains, parts of New York City are beginning to flood.
Thousands of people flooded Union Square on Friday for a PlayStation giveaway promoted by livestreamer Kai Cenat.
A crane went up in flames high above Manhattan, then partially collapsed onto the street below.
Campus protests across the United States have the support of many Jewish college students, but many others say they feel intimidated and unsafe. The House voted Wednesday to pass a measure targeting antisemitism on campus. CBS New York's Tony Aiello spoke with two local sponsors of the bipartisan bill.
The encampments built by pro-Palestinian protesters on Columbia University's campus are gone, but the outrage from both sides is not. Meanwhile, City Hall has blamed the chaotic campus protests on what they call "outside agitators" influencing students. CBS New York had team coverage with Lisa Rozner and Tim McNicholas.
Crews on Wednesday battled a massive fire that started at a supermarket in Brooklyn. Dan Rice reports from Chopper 2.
The Macy's 4th of July Fireworks Show is returning to the Hudson River for the first time in over a decade.
Gov. Kathy Hochul has signed new protections against retail theft into law as part of the 2025 state budget.