U.S. Life Expectancy Sees Largest 1-Year Drop Since WWII Due To COVID Deaths
New government data shows life expectancy in the U.S. has reached the lowest level since 2003, with people living on average just over 77 years.
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New government data shows life expectancy in the U.S. has reached the lowest level since 2003, with people living on average just over 77 years.
Forty-year-old Jersey City officer Morton Otundo was killed early Friday morning after a crash on Woodward Street and Communipaw Avenue in Jersey City.
Jersey City is taking steps to protect its high-rise buildings following the tragedy in south Florida.
Families across the Tri-State Area looked for places to cool off Monday. Unlike last year, there were plenty of options at public places where restrictions are eased.
A woman accused of setting a fire that damaged three buildings and displaced a dozen Jersey City families earlier this month has been arrested, prosecutors said.
The fire started just before 10 p.m. Thursday inside a three-story multi-family home on Neptune Avenue.
The run helps raise money, and this year, it also raised some spirits.
NY Waterway has been running ferries between Paulus Hook and Battery Park City during morning and evening rush hours only.
Soloman says his office began to work on the ordinance in 2020 after Mayor Steven Fulop's executive order made all bathrooms in municipal buildings gender-neutral.
The hope is that the Jersey City location will be a leading cultural destination, boosting the art community in the area and providing children's programming.
The festival is a collaboration between Jersey City and Mana Public Arts. It will feature new works from more than 50 artists.
Officers swarmed the scene around 6:30 a.m. Wednesday on Grove Street near 18th Street at the Jersey City-Hoboken border.
Video showed huge plumes of smoke and fire pouring into the night sky from Sims Metal on Linden Avenue.
Neighbors said the scene near Crescent Avenue was so bloody, firefighters were called to spray down the sidewalk Saturday morning.
The baby girl is being treated at Jersey City Medical Center and will be put up for adoption.
Police say the baby was taken to a local hospital and they were later able to locate the young mother.
There will be safety protocols including temperature checks, mandatory masks and plastic shields for desks.
The move comes after the district went back and forth on the decision, frustrating parents and local leaders.
It's a catastrophe in India, where the number of COVID-19 cases is skyrocketing. There's a shortage of hospital beds, oxygen and medicine.
People all over the world looking to learn about stocks, bonds and even how to improve their credit score are turning to a New Jersey sixth grader!
The school district was supposed to go to a hybrid learning schedule April 26, but earlier this week, public school officials told parents they didn't have enough staff to open and students would continue remote learning until September.
Jersey City Mayor Steven Fulop was critical of the move, calling it "an absolute failure of leadership."
The dog, named Scott, had cuts and puncture wounds on his paw and needed medical attention.
The flames broke out around 1:30 a.m. at a multi-family home on Terrace Avenue, then spread to a building next door.
April is Autism Awareness Month, which gives those on the spectrum and their families a chance to celebrate their differences.
The proposed Freedom Plaza casino, located blocks from United Nations headquarters in New York City, will not advance after a key vote.
A 13-year-old is in critical condition after getting shot in the head in Queens on Monday morning, the NYPD said.
Miles Mykkanen has come a long way since his musical theater dreams shifted to opera at the Juilliard School at Lincoln Center.
Accused New Hampshire country club shooter Hunter Nadeau is scheduled to make his first court appearance after allegedly killing one person and wounding others over the weekend.
Rookie running back scores another touchdown, finishes with 121 yards from scrimmage in 22-9 loss on Sunday night.
The proposed Freedom Plaza casino, located blocks from United Nations headquarters in New York City, will not advance after a key vote.
Miles Mykkanen has come a long way since his musical theater dreams shifted to opera at the Juilliard School at Lincoln Center.
They lost nearly 900 pieces and several other art studios in last week's blaze. Now, their focus is on survival.
Investigators say a driver rear-ended another car, pushing that vehicle into two pedestrians who were crossing the street.
Saturday's rally was led by artists and comedians who targeted President Trump and called on corporations and the community to stand up for free speech.
With fall set to officially arrive on Monday, many are wondering when and where they can enjoy the beautiful change in leaves that occurs annually.
The first opportunity to get your hands on FIFA 2026 World Cup tickets started at 11 a.m. on Wednesday and will run until 11 a.m. on Sept. 19.
The threat stems from climate change, loss of habitat, and overharvesting.
A coastal flood advisory is in effect today for parts of New York, New Jersey and Connecticut, as rain and cool temperatures take over.
The first opportunity to secure tickets for the 2026 FIFA World Cup matches in East Rutherford, New Jersey, is underway.
President Trump loomed large over the New Jersey gubernatorial debate between Democrat Mikie Sherrill and Republican Jack Ciattarelli.
The first general election debate in the New Jersey gubernatorial race is Sunday, Sept. 21.
The New Jersey native spoke at a Manhattan gala supporting the Israel Defense Forces after spending more than a year in Hamas custody.
The mysterious crack on Smith Street, a major thoroughfare near the border of Woodbridge Township and Perth Amboy, formed on Sept. 8 and it has been shut down since.
With fall set to officially arrive on Monday, many are wondering when and where they can enjoy the beautiful change in leaves that occurs annually.
The grandmother on a fixed income said she dropped three checks into a mailbox outside the North Babylon Post Office, but none made it to the payees.
With fall set to officially arrive on Monday, many are wondering when and where they can enjoy the beautiful change in leaves that occurs annually.
More than 250,000 spectators will be in Farmingdale next week. Volunteers will be tasked with everything from giving directions to keeping Bethpage State Park shining.
The state comptroller's office says a new law is helping New Yorkers get faster returns.
The KPMG Women's PGA will be played on the Black Course at Bethpage Black in 2028, while the PGA Championship will go to Bethpage Black for the second time in 2033.
President Trump loomed large over the New Jersey gubernatorial debate between Democrat Mikie Sherrill and Republican Jack Ciattarelli.
President Trump, Vice President JD Vance and Erika Kirk spoke at Sunday's memorial service for Charlie Kirk, founder of Turning Point USA.
The first general election debate in the New Jersey gubernatorial race is Sunday, Sept. 21.
Saturday's rally was led by artists and comedians who targeted President Trump and called on corporations and the community to stand up for free speech.
President Trump announced that he would nominate senior White House aide Lindsey Halligan to serve as the top federal prosecutor for the Virginia office.
His doctors put him on a combination of targeted therapy and immunotherapy.
The agency said it is working to identify and notify people who may have been exposed.
State health officials say the executive directive eliminates barriers to access for New Jersey residents.
The new lungs can triple the length of survival and can even last decades. If not, a second transplant is an option.
This year marks 35 years of Koman's annual event raising money for breast cancer research, advocacy and support.
Miles Mykkanen has come a long way since his musical theater dreams shifted to opera at the Juilliard School at Lincoln Center.
Saturday's rally was led by artists and comedians who targeted President Trump and called on corporations and the community to stand up for free speech.
British artist Morrissey has canceled two New England concerts, including Saturday's in Boston, after he received a death threat.
Jon Stewart, Stephen Colbert and Jimmy Fallon opened their late-night shows using a mix of humor, song and expressions of solidarity with suspended ABC host Jimmy Kimmel.
ABC's announcement came as media giants Nexstar and Sinclair announced they would preempt Jimmy Kimmel's show indefinitely on all their stations over his remarks.
Rookie running back scores another touchdown, finishes with 121 yards from scrimmage in 22-9 loss on Sunday night.
Ben Rice's tiebreaking grand slam in the top of the 10th inning lifted the New York Yankees to a 7-1 victory over the Baltimore Orioles on Sunday, keeping the pressure on first-place Toronto in the AL East.
The Mets' 3-2 defeat on Sunday dropped them into a tie with the streaking Reds for the final National League wild card.
Chase McLaughlin kicked a 36-yard field goal as time expired and the Buccaneers rallied for a 29-27 victory over the Jets on Sunday.
Aaron Judge hit his 49th home run, Giancarlo Stanton ripped a three-run shot and the New York Yankees got a dominant pitching performance from Carlos Rodón in a 6-1 victory over the Baltimore Orioles on Saturday night.
Christopher Burke estimates he's covered almost the entire western half of the borough, and is more than halfway through.
Neighbors in Queens are baffled by the sudden disappearance of their quirky local landmark.
New York City expects the World's Fair monument to reopen for limited tours by the end of 2026.
Decades later, many members of the Gerritsen Beach Volunteer Fire Department continue to face health consequences from their service.
The 17th Avenue pedestrian bridge reconstruction is now at least two years behind schedule.
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.
The NYPD said it happened at around 8:20 a.m. at a strip mall at Linden and Springfield Boulevards in Cambria Heights.
Peter Gelb, General Manager of the Metropolitan Opera joins CBS New York to discuss.
Police say Hunter Nadeau, a former Sky Meadow Country Club employee, shot and killed 59-year-old Robert DeCesare with a handgun. CBS News' Bradley Blackburn reports.
The teenager was hospitalized after the shooting near the Mexican Day Parade route in Manhattan, NYPD said.
President Trump was also among those who paid tribute to the murdered conservative activist. CBS News' Kris Van Cleave reports.
