Teacher Apparao Sunkara Accused Of Sexually Assaulting 11-Year-Old Student At Jersey City School
The alleged assaults took place in 2019 at the Infinity Institute of Jersey City.
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The alleged assaults took place in 2019 at the Infinity Institute of Jersey City.
There were major announcements Monday about expanded COVID vaccine eligibility in the Tri-State Area.
The shooting happened just before 8:30 p.m. in front of a BJ's near Marin Boulevard and Second Street in Jersey City.
Cellphone video shows smoke billowing from the roof at 470 Martin Luther King Drive as police, who had been nearby, try to gain entry into the burning apartment.
The upgrades include elevating the street level to match the sidewalk for greater stroller and wheelchair accessibility.
With all the headlines and hope surrounding the vaccine, Tuesday's event was a painful reminder that people are still dying of COVID every day in our neighborhoods.
Any comfort in this year of crisis is appreciated by those who have felt the unimaginable loss.
The Hudson County prosecutor's office said the teen was arrested in the death of 35-year-old Niles Holmes.
Port Authority Police Officer Jordan Gonzalez took action after responding to a call early Friday morning about a large bird in distress.
The echoing of gunfire on Martin Luther King Drive vividly replays in the memories of so many who witnessed the deadly shooting there on Dec. 10, 2019.
Fellow officers, officials and family members gathered to reflect on the life of the 39-year-old married father of five and 13-year veteran of the force.
It has been one year since a shootout in Jersey City left six people dead, including veteran Det. Joseph Seals.
Thaddues Williams, 37, of East Orange was taken into custody Saturday evening.
Police are investigating the death of a Jersey City woman who was found shot outside a liquor store.
A posh New Jersey restaurant was abruptly closed for hosting a mask-less open "secret" gala for the New York Young Republicans on Thursday night, touching off a politically charged culture war.
Jersey City is stepping up efforts to slow the uptick in coronavirus cases ahead of Thanksgiving Day.
The train was reportedly empty at the time. The impact caused one train car to derail.
An 80-year-old man died after he was seriously hurt in a fire in Jersey City, the Hudson County Prosecutor's Office said Saturday.
The Hudson County prosecutor's office says 21-year-old Darious Dickey was arrested Friday afternoon.
For the next three days, state officials will be at pharmacies across New Jersey giving out naloxone for free and encouraging people to pick it up.
Bell was a self-taught musician who founded the iconic band with his brother, Robert "Kool" Bell, in 1964 in Jersey City.
Police say a street crime unit was conducting a surveillance operation near Union Street and MLK Drive.
Members of the Jersey City Police Department were on food delivery duty Wednesday morning, going door to door and handing out meal kits to locals.
A city spokesperson said as of 5 p.m. Saturday, Jersey City's water supply is clean for consumption.
The entire city is under a boil advisory after Suez Water says samples of drinking water came back positive for E. coli.
Zohran Mamdani, the Democratic frontrunner in the race for New York City mayor, is pulling out of an upcoming town hall on WABC-TV.
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.
Zohran Mamdani, the Democratic frontrunner in the race for New York City mayor, is pulling out of an upcoming town hall on WABC-TV.
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.
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.
Zohran Mamdani, the Democratic frontrunner in the race for New York City mayor, is pulling out of an upcoming town hall on WABC-TV.
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.
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.
Tony Sadiku has the Tri-State Area's updated Monday afternoon First Alert Forecast on CBS News New York.
President Trump dominated the debate between Democrat Mikie Sherrill and Republican Jack Ciattarelli. CBS News New York's Kristie Keleshian reports.
The White House is expected to warn pregnant women against the use of Tylenol unless they have a high fever. CBS News' Natalie Brand reports.
Some of New York City's worst traffic of the year is plaguing drivers this week. CBS News New York's Allen Devlin reports.
The 13-year-old boy was in critical condition after getting shot in the head in a parking lot, the NYPD said. CBS News New York's Zinnia Maldonado reports.
