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Some Bergen County Homeowners are regretting their renovation plans after they say their contractor scammed them out of thousands of dollars and never did the work.
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Some Bergen County Homeowners are regretting their renovation plans after they say their contractor scammed them out of thousands of dollars and never did the work.
Several buildings in Bergen County were evacuated following several bomb threats Thursday morning.
What are the odds of getting two holes-in-one in one round of golf? CBS2's Jessica Borg spoke with 64-year-old J.J. Petrillo who did just that -- achieving something most golfers only dream of doing.
The Bergen County Prosecutor's Office announced an arrest Wednesday in connection to a house fire that claimed the lives of a 5-year-old girl and her grandmother last August.
The crash involving a tractor-trailer and a car happened early Wednesday morning on the westbound side of the roadway in Saddle Brook.
Even though a blizzard warning remains in effect until 6 p.m. in the northwest part of the state, a couple of police officers found themselves engaged in a battle of sorts with Bergen County's most hardened pre-teens.
Ryu was diagnosed with eye cancer in 2015 when he was only three-years-old. Through countless hospital stays and rounds of chemotherapy, his spirit remains strong.
An 89-year-old woman was saved from certain disaster in Bergen County when a pair of good samaritans rushed her out of the path of an oncoming train.
An overdose has not been reported at Northern Highlands Regional High School, but the opioid epidemic is so real, school districts are taking extra precautions.
Marine Corps Army Reserve First Lt. William Ryan was from Bogota in Bergen County.
According to authorities, members of the Mahwah Police Department and the Bergen County Prosecutor's Office Special Victims Unit received information on Thursday that the victim was groped by 33-year-old Christopher Grier.
A Bergen County woman who saw something and said something helped save someone else a major headache.
Some walked, some drove, but all said it was icy out there.
Authorities say they responded to Tracks Smoke Shop on Midland Avenue around 7:00 pm for reports of an armed robbery in progress.
Sharing a home with someone you barely know isn't the ideal choice for everyone, but in some cases, people say it's the best option.
Authorities are urging residents to keep their personal belongings safe, and to not leave their valuables in plain sight.
The first thing New York Giant fullback Nikita Whitlock saw when he walked in to his Moonachie home was a graffiti swastika on the wall.
A Bergen County substitute teacher was arrested Tuesday for possessing and distributing child porn.
The flag holder was empty at 68 East Broad Street in Bogota after a vandal struck in the middle of the night, cutting the family's American flag to shreds.
Since August, the green machines in Bergen County have churned out multiple lottery tickets worth $1 million and more.
Long Island, Westchester, Rockland, Hudson Valley and Connecticut are also facing drought conditions.
According to New Jersey's Dept. of Environmental Protection, 18 of 21 counties are under a drought watch, and the agency anticipates designating a formal drought warning for 12 counties.
Bergen County has become the first county in New Jersey to use drones in law enforcement.
Traveling circuses will no longer be able to put down stakes on some public properties in one part of New Jersey.
The schools were searched and the all-clear given a short time later, according to the Bergen County Sheriff's Office.
The New York Mets beat the Philadelphia Phillies 6-5 on Tuesday night.
Giancarlo Stanton led the Yankees to a 5-1 victory over the Nationals on Tuesday night.
As developers tout jobs and investment, opponents warn of displacement, addiction and strained infrastructure.
Ardit Billa's death has renewed calls from advocates who say it's time for the Rikers Island jail complex to permanently close.
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul on Tuesday responded to President Trump's potential targeting of the state as part of his cashless bail crackdown.
As developers tout jobs and investment, opponents warn of displacement, addiction and strained infrastructure.
Ardit Billa's death has renewed calls from advocates who say it's time for the Rikers Island jail complex to permanently close.
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul on Tuesday responded to President Trump's potential targeting of the state as part of his cashless bail crackdown.
As part of CBS News New York's back-to-school series this week, we spoke to experts about the uses -- and risks -- of AI in education.
Schools in the Long Island town of Glen Cove are replacing gymnasium floors following this month's startling discovery of mercury vapors emanating from old rubberized flooring.
On Monday, Fairfield National, the Metro Region champions, was welcomed back home after an incredibly impressive season.
Parents can prepare for end-of-the-summer challenges, like anxiety over the first day of school, earlier bedtimes and cellphone bans.
The town of Fairfield will throw a parade Monday to celebrate the Little League team's World Series run.
NYC's Office of Emergency Management issued a warning for life-threatening rip currents through 8 p.m. Sunday.
The boys are advancing to the U.S. world championship round this weekend, and fans in the community are eager to watch and cheer on their very own.
One person was killed and two others were injured Tuesday when an SUV struck a Planet Fitness building in Elizabeth, New Jersey, the mayor's office confirmed.
Thousands of Paterson, New Jersey customers have been under a boil water advisory for 18 days following three separate water main breaks.
Police in Newark, N.J. are investigating how a 7-year-old got ahold of a gun and shot himself Monday.
Parents can prepare for end-of-the-summer challenges, like anxiety over the first day of school, earlier bedtimes and cellphone bans.
A boil water advisory is still in effect as people in the city once again deal with the frustrations of a water main break.
Schools in the Long Island town of Glen Cove are replacing gymnasium floors following this month's startling discovery of mercury vapors emanating from old rubberized flooring.
Metro-North faced delays on the New Haven and Harlem lines, and LIRR service was partially suspended on the Port Jefferson Branch.
The Calverton property owner says it's organic compost, but neighbors worry the stench engulfing their homes is from toxic trash.
Parents can prepare for end-of-the-summer challenges, like anxiety over the first day of school, earlier bedtimes and cellphone bans.
NYC's Office of Emergency Management issued a warning for life-threatening rip currents through 8 p.m. Sunday.
Ardit Billa's death has renewed calls from advocates who say it's time for the Rikers Island jail complex to permanently close.
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul on Tuesday responded to President Trump's potential targeting of the state as part of his cashless bail crackdown.
"If somebody kills somebody in the capital, Washington, D.C., we're going to be seeking the death penalty," President Trump said.
President Trump said Monday he has fired Lisa Cook from the Federal Reserve's Board of Governors. Her attorney countered that they plan to file a lawsuit challenging the move.
New York eliminated cash bail for misdemeanors and nonviolent felonies in 2019, but public outcry forced Gov. Kathy Hochul to push through several reforms.
New York City health officials are investigating cases of Legionnaires' disease at an apartment building in the Bronx.
Parents can prepare for end-of-the-summer challenges, like anxiety over the first day of school, earlier bedtimes and cellphone bans.
A Hudson County resident who tested positive for measles used public transit while potentially infectious, health officials say.
Two other possible cases of West Nile virus are under investigation in Brooklyn.
It's the latest of several lawsuits related to the Legionnaires' disease outbreak in Harlem.
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce announced the news of their engagement with photos of the ring and proposal on Instagram.
Jerry Adler's acting credits include "The Sopranos" and "The Good Wife." He also had 53 Broadway productions to his name, all behind the scenes.
Around 5:50 a.m., LAPD officers responded to Ventura Boulevard and Vineland Avenue for a man walking in the street.
Tennis legend Serena Williams is sharing her journey with weight loss drugs, saying she's lost 31 pounds in 8 months using GLP-1s.
It's leading to a larger conversation on safety and etiquette.
The New York Mets beat the Philadelphia Phillies 6-5 on Tuesday night.
Giancarlo Stanton led the Yankees to a 5-1 victory over the Nationals on Tuesday night.
Tommy DeVito, known to NY Giants' fans as "Tommy Cutlets," appears to be the latest NFL quarterback in search of a new team.
Luis Torrens hit a three-run homer and matched his career high with five RBIs as the Mets beat the Phillies 13-3 on Monday night.
Ben Rice hit the longest homer of his career, Cody Bellinger had three RBIs and rookie Cam Schlittler worked six scoreless innings as the Yankees beat the Nationals 10-5 Monday night.
As developers tout jobs and investment, opponents warn of displacement, addiction and strained infrastructure.
Brighton Beach has one of New York City's largest elderly populations, supported by local organizations and volunteers.
Thursday night's tidal flooding may be in part to blame for a large fire at a Long Island marina that destroyed a restaurant and several boats.
The city-owned section of the BQE would cost billions to fix, with construction not expected to begin until 2029.
The state says the move will expand protections for swimming and fishing to more than 90% of New York City's waterways.
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 has your First Alert Forecast for August 26 at 11 p.m.
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce announced their engagement Tuesday afternoon. CBS News New York's Jenna DeAngelis has more on the big entertainment news that has the world talking.
Some foodies attending the U.S. Open in Queens are paying $100 for six chicken nuggets with a unique topping — caviar.
A Long Islander was honored at Yankee Stadium on Tuesday for decades of service to his country and community. In a moving pre-game ceremony, he was given a life-changing gift: a service dog.
New video shows the dramatic and frightening moments a child was rescued during a house fire in Asbury Park, New Jersey.
