Officials Warn North Plainfield Residents Of 'Green Menace' Infestation
Federal and state officials are warning some New Jersey residents about an insect infestation that kills ash trees.
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Federal and state officials are warning some New Jersey residents about an insect infestation that kills ash trees.
A report released by a Washington D.C. watch group aimed at helping consumers make better decisions in the grocery aisle may have tarnished the apple's healthy reputation.
Those "Nutrition Facts'' labels that are plastered on nearly every food package found in grocery stores are getting a new look.
The U.S. Agriculture Department on Friday suspended slaughtering operations at Catelli Brothers in Shrewsbury after determining the video documented two instances of inhumane treatment of animals that were to be slaughtered.
As many as 3,000 deer will be killed during the hunt, which begins in February. Officials said the overpopulation has been blamed for the spread of Lyme disease, damage to crops and car accidents.
Chicken from China has officials on alert, including U.S. Sen. Charles Schumer (D-N.Y.)
They are pests that we thought were under control. Now, for the first time in five years, there's a new infestation of the Asian long-horned beetle.
The Staten Island Advance reports that the birds will be transported upstate by the same U.S. Department of Agriculture unit that rounded up some of their brethren and sent them to a slaughterhouse last month.
Sen. Chuck Schumer says he wants the U.S. Department of Agriculture to make it tougher on processed chickens that will soon come from China for sale in the United States.
The State of Connecticut on Monday announced a voluntary recall of oysters and clams harvested in Norwalk and Westport, after at least five people got sick.
The mayors of New York, Los Angeles, Chicago and 15 other cities sent a letter to congressional leaders saying it's "time to test and evaluate approaches limiting'' the use of the subsidies for sugar-laden beverages, in the interest of fighting obesity and related diseases.
Nestle Pizza Co. is recalling four frozen-pizza products that might be contaminated with plastic fragments.
The recall, announced Thursday, also includes the company's Farm Rich Mini Pizza Slices, Farm Rich Philly Cheese Steaks, Farm Rich Mozzarella Bites, and Market Day Mozzarella Bites.
New Jersey communities from one of the state to the other have had it with vultures, and have strung up vulture carcasses this winter to drive away flocks of the damaging birds.
Residents in Bridgewater said they have been recently spotting more and more vultures in their area -- to the tune of more than a hundred.
The following product is subject to recall: 12 oz. vacuum packages of "Applegate Organics Chicken and Apple Sausage""with "Use or Freeze By 03/17/13" on each package.
Conveniently-timed for Obama's reelection, the Hispanic and Women Farmers and Ranchers Claims Resolution program began September 24, 2012 – just a month-and-a-half before the election. Apparently the Obama administration did not care about this alleged injustice to females and Hispanics any time in the past three-and-a-half years. It just happened to be thought about and addressed now – just before voters pull the lever.
In recent decades, the government has taken to feeding needy children to combat the negativity of trying to learn while being hungry. Now, with new Obama administration regulations on school lunches, we have a government that is causing hunger.
If you've ever paid for a piece of Kobe beef, you know the steak is expensive. But are you getting what you paid for?
The state Agriculture Department has notified school districts it will only offer beef without the ammonia-treated filler, as per federal directives.
It's used as filler in low-grade ground beef. In fact, it looks like ground beef but comes from slaughterhouse trimmings. You've probably had some if you've ever eaten a bargain burger.
Tyson Fresh Meats Inc. of Dakota City, Neb., recalled 10-pound chubs of chuck fine ground beef 80/20, packed in cases containing eight chubs.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture rejected a waiver request that would have allowed the city to implement the plan. Mayor Michael Bloomberg said his administration was disappointed by the feds' decision.
An Elizabeth company is recalling more than 200,000 pounds of ground beef products after an inspection found them may be spoiled.
First there were bike lanes and then no smoking on beaches. On Thursday came another proposal for New Yorkers: no food stamps for soda or other sugared drinks.
Defenseman Jakob Chychrun scored in overtime and Logan Thompson made 35 saves as the Capitals beat the Devils 4-3 on Saturday night.
David Rittich made 27 saves for his ninth career shutout, and the Islanders beat the Rangers 2-0 on Saturday night.
A First Alert Weather Day has been issued for Sunday evening into Sunday night due to the threat of freezing rain in the northwestern suburbs.
New Jersey state health officials are warning of potential measles exposures at Newark Liberty International Airport before Christmas.
Thousands of new flu cases in New York led to a 38% jump from the previous week, according to state health officials.
A First Alert Weather Day has been issued for Sunday evening into Sunday night due to the threat of freezing rain in the northwestern suburbs.
Thousands of new flu cases in New York led to a 38% jump from the previous week, according to state health officials.
New York City wound up with less snow than anticipated, but still the most in nearly four years.
If not for his brave actions, the baby girl might not be alive.
Drumming, dance and hands-on workshops marked the 18th year the Brooklyn Children's Museum is hosting what leaders call New York City's largest family Kwanzaa festival.
A First Alert Weather Day has been issued for Sunday evening into Sunday night due to the threat of freezing rain in the northwestern suburbs.
New York City wound up with less snow than anticipated, but still the most in nearly four years.
A major winter storm pummeled the Tri-State Area with snow and ice after New York and New Jersey declared states of emergency.
Shovels and plows will be out later Friday as people in New York City and the surrounding area prepare for a blast of winter.
It's a First Alert Weather Day for Friday evening into Saturday morning due to accumulating snow that could be heavy at times.
A First Alert Weather Day has been issued for Sunday evening into Sunday night due to the threat of freezing rain in the northwestern suburbs.
New Jersey state health officials are warning of potential measles exposures at Newark Liberty International Airport before Christmas.
New York City wound up with less snow than anticipated, but still the most in nearly four years.
Roadways across New Jersey got pelted with heavy bands of snow, sleet and freezing rain, putting state officials on high alert.
A major winter storm pummeled the Tri-State Area with snow and ice after New York and New Jersey declared states of emergency.
A First Alert Weather Day has been issued for Sunday evening into Sunday night due to the threat of freezing rain in the northwestern suburbs.
New York City wound up with less snow than anticipated, but still the most in nearly four years.
A major winter storm pummeled the Tri-State Area with snow and ice after New York and New Jersey declared states of emergency.
Suffolk County Police Commissioner Kevin Catalina blasted CVS for not releasing the surveillance video to police.
Shovels and plows will be out later Friday as people in New York City and the surrounding area prepare for a blast of winter.
As prosecutors contend with a massive trove of Epstein files, President Trump suggested Friday the Justice Department is spending too much time on the issue — but said Democrats should be named.
Strikes against ISIS targets in Nigeria come after President Trump spent weeks accusing the West African country's government of failing to rein in the persecution of Christians.
Mamdani's team says the group of 48 includes "people from across fields and communities" and are "New Yorkers whose creativity, leadership and lived experience reflect the full life of the city."
The Justice Department said the process of releasing the Epstein files may take "a few more weeks" due to the volume of materials.
A federal judge has given a green light to New York's so-called Green Light Law, rejecting the Trump administration's bid to stop the state from giving people driver's licenses without having them prove they're in the country legally.
New Jersey state health officials are warning of potential measles exposures at Newark Liberty International Airport before Christmas.
Thousands of new flu cases in New York led to a 38% jump from the previous week, according to state health officials.
A spike in measles cases in Rockland County has New York health officials urging families to get vaccinated.
Researchers on Long Island say they've found physical evidence of PTSD in World Trade Center first responders.
In New York, cases of flu, RSV and COVID have spiked since Thanksgiving.
Smith previously played young Nala in "The Lion King" on Broadway.
The singer said an MRI showed a cancerous spot on one of his lungs after he recovered from a lengthy bout of bronchitis.
Comedian and actor Bowen Yang performed his final sketch on "SNL" Saturday night, after announcing his unexpected mid-season exit from the show.
A judge Friday voided the conviction of one of the two men found guilty of the 2002 killing of Run-D.M.C. star Jam Master Jay.
The special features interviews with Kathy Bates, Annette Bening, Albert Brooks, Michael Douglas, Kiefer Sutherland, Jerry O'Connell and Mandy Patinkin.
Defenseman Jakob Chychrun scored in overtime and Logan Thompson made 35 saves as the Capitals beat the Devils 4-3 on Saturday night.
David Rittich made 27 saves for his ninth career shutout, and the Islanders beat the Rangers 2-0 on Saturday night.
Adam Pelech scored the tiebreaking goal late in the third period, and the New York Islanders beat the New Jersey Devils 2-1 on Tuesday night.
Taylor Raddysh and Alexis Lafreniere scored 68 seconds apart in a five-goal third period for the New York Rangers in a 7-3 win over the Washington Capitals on Tuesday.
Anthony Edwards scored 38 points to help the Minnesota Timberwolves beat former teammate Karl-Anthony Towns for the first time and hold off the New York Knicks 115-104.
Drumming, dance and hands-on workshops marked the 18th year the Brooklyn Children's Museum is hosting what leaders call New York City's largest family Kwanzaa festival.
Federal funding cuts have left local organizations struggling to meet growing needs, prompting a borough-wide fundraising push to support food access, housing and other essential services.
What began as a middle school project has grown into hundreds of handwritten messages left across New York City, offering encouragement to strangers and revealing how a small gesture can resonate for weeks.
NYC says center-running bus lanes will speed up commutes and improve safety on one of Brooklyn's busiest corridors, but critics aren't so sure.
Nine Brooklyn Football Club partner bars are collecting shelf-stable food and winter coats to benefit 10 local schools.
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 Craig Allen says the northern and western suburbs of New York City will be most at risk until a changeover to all rain in the entire area later Sunday night.
Co-organizers say the crystals celebrate life, liberty, and happiness, and honor our nation's 250th anniversary. CBS News New York's Allen Devlin reports.
Officials say a passenger, who doesn't live in New Jersey, traveled through at least two of the airport’s terminals, B and C, on Dec. 19. CBS News New York's Allen Devlin reports.
Video was captured at 10:30 p.m. on Saturday on Boyd Street in Long Beach. Firefighters say the weather and a downed power line made operations difficult. CBS News New York's Allen Devlin reports.
Police responded to a 911 call at around 9:15 a.m. on Saturday in the Allerton neighborhood. A 4-year-old girl was unconscious and immediately taken to the hospital in critical condition. She was later pronounced dead. CBS News New York's Allen Devlin reports.
