N.J. mom said she killed her children for "religious purposes," court docs say
Court documents reveal disturbing new details in the case of a mother accused of drowning her two young children in Lakewood, New Jersey.
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Court documents reveal disturbing new details in the case of a mother accused of drowning her two young children in Lakewood, New Jersey.
New Jersey police arrested Junior Nunez, 33, on Friday morning after issuing an Amber Alert for a 2-year-old boy from Paterson.
Gov. Phil Murphy and officials from Amtrak and NJ Transit announced a new plan Thursday to fix the agencies' problems.
A group of New Jersey lawmakers unveiled three bills that would crack down on fights, ticket parents and increase police training for crowd control.
A small plane went off the runway after landing at Newark Liberty International Airport on Thursday, causing delays for travelers flying into and out of New Jersey.
The Lakewood, New Jersey mother accused of killing her two young children has a "well-documented history of severe mental illness," her attorney said Thursday.
A New Jersey man was fatally crushed by a tree as severe weather caused storm damage and power outages around the state.
Severe thunderstorms moved through New York and New Jersey on Wednesday evening, causing widespread power outages and other damage.
Lakewood, New Jersey mother Naomi Elkins is charged with killing her two young children Tuesday on Shenandoah Drive.
U.S. News & World Report released its 2024 college rankings Tuesday, and some Tri-State Area schools ranked among the best in the world.
Parts of New Jersey are back under a heat advisory Wednesday.
One bill being fast-tracked would make abortions free in New Jersey by eliminating co-pays.
Legendary Lionel Messi and Argentina take on Chile on Tuesday at the Copa America at MetLife Stadium.
The sweltering heat that invaded the Tri-State Area over the last several days will die down on Monday and Tuesday.
Here's what you need to know about the Copa America matches at MetLife Stadium, including the schedule, how to buy tickets and more.
Judge hit a tying homer and drove in four runs during a clutch performance for the ages, and the Yankees rallied to beat the Blue Jays 9-6 on Tuesday.
The boy, who appeared to be about 5 years old, was discovered outside of a laundromat in Far Rockaway, but it's still a mystery how he got there.
What started as a dispute on a bus spread to a scuffle and ended in gunfire in Oakland Gardens, police said.
At the Sweetbriar Nature Center in Smithtown, experts know what it takes to keep even the smallest lives in flight, especially those with the toughest odds.
Mamdani called for the return of the hostages and mourned the loss of lives on the day of the attack, while also condemning the Israeli government's response.
The New York City area has one more summer-like day on tap. But then as they say, all good things must come to an end.
Kristen Hogan faces an attempted murder charge after police said she laced a bottle of wine with a toxic chemical and her partner drank it.
The October 2025 supermoon appeared in the skies over NYC, Long Island, New Jersey and beyond Monday night.
The U.S. Drought Monitor rates most of New York, northern New Jersey and Connecticut as "abnormally dry."
Rubin's personal assistant, who was arrested in a Dallas-Fort Worth area suburb, allegedly arranged for the women to fly to New York for the encounters.
Turnout will be key in the New Jersey governor's race between Mikie Sherrill and Jack Ciattarelli, a political expert says.
The New York City area has one more summer-like day on tap. But then as they say, all good things must come to an end.
A neighbor broke up the fight by tackling the attacker. Police took the 40-year-old suspect into custody.
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy appeared at the New Jersey airport to say the federal government shutdown is already affecting air traffic controller staffing and sick calls.
The October 2025 supermoon appeared in the skies over NYC, Long Island, New Jersey and beyond Monday night.
At the Sweetbriar Nature Center in Smithtown, experts know what it takes to keep even the smallest lives in flight, especially those with the toughest odds.
The Neutra family still have no grave to visit. They come to a park in Oyster Bay named after their son, where he played and dreamed.
It appeared an officer leading the motorcade was struck moments after pulling out of the church in Lindenhurst.
There has been a 42% surge in reports of domestic violence on Long Island since 2019.
The "DQ Sisters" say their employees are part of their family, so they were blindsided by a blizzard of claims that they were breaking the law.
Mamdani called for the return of the hostages and mourned the loss of lives on the day of the attack, while also condemning the Israeli government's response.
Turnout will be key in the New Jersey governor's race between Mikie Sherrill and Jack Ciattarelli, a political expert says.
County legislators voted unanimously for first responders to be trained to carry the life-saving device used to treat severe allergic reactions.
The mayor of New York City from 1994 until 2001 endorsed Republican Curtis Sliwa for the same position in the upcoming 2025 election.
The NYPD welcomed more than 1,000 recruits into the academy over the summer. Community leaders say, however, thousands more officers are needed to keep crime down.
Juan Namnun, the baseball coach at Frankford High School, is in the small group of men diagnosed with breast cancer each year.
The 2-year-old facility is breaking the stigma when it comes to addressing mental illness.
With time running out to avert a government shutdown, millions of Americans who get health insurance under the Affordable Care Act could soon face sharply higher premiums.
In handwritten notes he left behind, the gunman repeatedly referenced CTE and asked for his brain to be studied.
Attorney Ben Crump represents families of those who died and is filing four wrongful death notices of claim.
FCI Fort Dix, one of several dozen federal prisons with a residential drug treatment program, will best allow Sean "Diddy" Combs "to address drug abuse issues," his lawyer said.
Five years after their influential drummer Neil Peart died of glioblastoma, the Canadian band Rush have announced a reunion tour Monday.
Taylor Swift's new album, "The Life of a Showgirl," became Spotify's most-streamed album in a single day this year. The company said it only took 11 hours to hit that mark.
Taylor Swift's 12th studio album, "The Life of a Showgirl," was released at midnight Friday. Swift wrote and produced the album with Swedish producers Max Martin and Shellback.
Thousands of "Swifties" have been flocking to a Spotify pop-up experience in Chelsea that brings the new recording to life.
Judge hit a tying homer and drove in four runs during a clutch performance for the ages, and the Yankees rallied to beat the Blue Jays 9-6 on Tuesday.
Justin Brazeau scored twice, Arturs Silovs stopped all 25 shots he faced, and the Penguins beat the Rangers 3-0 on Tuesday in each team's opener.
Mark Sanchez was hospitalized with multiple stab wounds following a violent altercation over the weekend.
Toronto rookie right-hander Trey Yesavage mowed down the Bombers into the sixth inning of an eventual 13-7 victory on Sunday.
Spencer Rattler threw an 87-yard touchdown pass, safety Jordan Howden returned a fumble 86 yards for a score, and the Saints beat the Giants 26-14 on Sunday.
The park's carefully designed gardens and habitats make visitors forget they're in the middle of Brooklyn.
The beloved Coney Island landmark was recognized for its role in shaping Brooklyn's heritage and identity.
The Delivering Together program offers repair kits, restrooms, language classes, and much more to support app-based delivery workers.
Neighbors along Newtown Creek say the acrid smog it regularly pumps out looks anything but clean.
As the U.S. approaches its 250th birthday, locals are fighting to preserve the city's only museum on an active military installation.
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.
Tens of thousands of people flooded Manhattan streets on June 2, 2024 for the 60th annual Israel Day on Fifth Parade.
CBS News New York's Lonnie Quinn says the system will move out later in the day and then things will get a lot cooler.
The parish, which includes a school, is facing a financial crisis. CBS News New York's Adi Guajardo spoke with upset parishioners in Astoria.
He was discovered outside of a laundromat in Far Rockaway, but as CBS News New York's Ali Bauman reports, it's still a mystery how he got there.
Police say the victim was found unconscious with injuries to his body at around 3 p.m. on Tuesday at the Jay Street Metro Tech station. He died at the hospital. CBS News New York's Kristine Johnson reports.
What started as a dispute on a bus spread to a scuffle, and ended with the teen getting shot. It all unfolded in Oakland Gardens as students were getting out of school. CBS News New York's Alecia Reid reports.
