New Jersey's '$100K Club' Of Retirees Grows 50 Percent In Two Years
It's perfectly legal, but to some, big pension payouts to public employees are outrageous and unaffordable, and they're only growing.
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It's perfectly legal, but to some, big pension payouts to public employees are outrageous and unaffordable, and they're only growing.
A block was left in darkness and devastation on Wednesday night after a fire tore through a row of homes earlier in the day, displacing 10 families.
Authorities said a Brooklyn couple set out to open a babysitting business where they would drug and molest the children in their care.
Two brothers from Jersey City have been sentenced to prison time for their role on a street-racing incident that killed one pedestrian and injured another.
Smoking bans were enacted in several parts of Hudson and Bergen Counties this week and the reaction has been mixed.
Police in Jersey City on Monday were probing an incident last week in which a sergeant shot and killed a man who tried to attack him with a kitchen knife.
Five firefighters were hurt in a terrifying explosion and extra-alarm blaze in Harrison, N.J., Sunday afternoon.
The Liberty Academy Charter School in the Heights section of Jersey City is among three charter schools the state has ordered closed by year's end.
The elaborate scheme involved improving fake cardholders' credit scores, allowing the scammers to borrow more money that they never repaid, investigators said.
Lasean Harps, 37, was arrested on Friday on charges of second-degree theft by deception, second-degree impersonation and theft of identity, and third-degree fraudulent use of a credit card, New Jersey Attorney General Jeffrey Chiesa announced.
The resumption of the Hoboken to World Trade Center service means weekday PATH service has returned to its pre-Sandy schedule.
The line had been running weekdays from 5 a.m. to 10 p.m. to accommodate overnight work related to Superstorm Sandy.
Gun control advocates rallied in Jersey City Saturday, speaking out in the wake of the massacre last month in Newtown, Conn.
Those traveling between Lower Manhattan and Jersey City will soon notice a difference under the Hudson River.
A Hudson-Bergen Light Rail train hit a car in Jersey City Monday evening, leaving three train passengers with minor injuries.
IBF heavyweight title contender Tomasz Adamek has been charged with driving while intoxicated after police said he crashed his car into a parked vehicle in Lake Placid.
There's good news for those wanting to party the night away, or work late, in the city and then get home to New Jersey.
A popular teacher at a private school in Hoboken and Jersey City has been arrested, charged with distributing child pornography on the Internet.
Hundreds of schools suffered damage to their buildings, but what's not as apparent is the damage on the inside -- specifically the hundreds of thousands of books that were ruined.
All of the escalators were offline Tuesday morning at the Exchange Place PATH station in Jersey City one day after one of them suddenly reversed direction and five people were injured.
Investigators were looking into the possibility that damage from Superstorm Sandy was responsible for the horrifying mishap.
People who turned in their firearms received $100 for rifles and $150 for handguns and automatic weapons.
A woman was wounded Sunday afternoon when a stray bullet came speeding through the window of her apartment in Jersey City and struck her.
Authorities say all the weapons obtained through the program will be destroyed.
A man in Jersey City apparently stabbed one of the passengers in his car, after getting angry because the passengers wouldn't tell them where they wanted to be dropped off.
Three people were killed in a storm on July 3, and two more died when another severe storm hit the area just 11 days later.
The wild-card leading Cubs lost their fifth in a row after dropping all four games at Cincinnati.
The Yankees rallied to beat the White Sox 3-2 Tuesday night, securing their eighth playoff appearance in nine seasons.
Matchmaker Walker Ward is connecting singles at random from the backseat of his pedicab.
It comes in response to law enforcement saying e-bikes are causing havoc in communities all over the state.
Matchmaker Walker Ward is connecting singles at random from the backseat of his pedicab.
Police say Sanjay Samuel was shot in the head outside a Dunkin' Donuts in Cambria Heights while he was walking to school.
Attorney Ben Crump represents families of those who died and is filing four wrongful death notices of claim.
New York is looking to jump-start an offense that struggled mightily in last week's loss to the Chiefs.
Brondello led the Liberty to its first WNBA championship in 2024, but injuries this season led to first-round playoffs ouster.
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.
Three people were killed in a storm on July 3, and two more died when another severe storm hit the area just 11 days later.
It comes in response to law enforcement saying e-bikes are causing havoc in communities all over the state.
Footage from Ring cameras shows a stunning scene, as the neighbors, surrounded by flames, ring the bell, and bang on doors and windows.
New York is looking to jump-start an offense that struggled mightily in last week's loss to the Chiefs.
Property taxes, schools, and the president were all hot topics during Sunday night's debate.
Accused Gilgo Beach serial killer Rex Heuermann appeared in court for a hearing Tuesday.
The first night of the Jewish New Year means families are gathering for feasts around the table. The dishes are often passed down through generations.
In a first on Long Island, the East Meadow Fire Department is using new virtual reality training to simulate life or death situations.
The first day of competition between Team USA and Team Europe on the famed Black Course is on Thursday, but practice rounds began Monday.
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.
It comes in response to law enforcement saying e-bikes are causing havoc in communities all over the state.
Ryan Routh was found guilty of all five charges, which included attempted assassination of a major presidential candidate and assaulting a federal officer.
Health organizations from around the globe are joining the chorus of experts rejecting the Trump administration's claim that acetaminophen during pregnancy can be associated with an increased risk of autism.
The White House's autism announcement exaggerates links to Tylenol, misleads on vaccines, and sets back the field by ignoring decades of research, scientists say.
Early analysis shows the network was used for communication between foreign governments and individuals known to U.S. law enforcement.
Attorney Ben Crump represents families of those who died and is filing four wrongful death notices of claim.
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.
Combs faces an Oct. 3 sentencing after his conviction by a Manhattan jury on two charges that outlaw interstate commerce related to prostitution.
"Jimmy Kimmel Live!" had been preempted on Wednesday following comments Kimmel made on the show in response to the shooting death of conservative activist Charlie Kirk.
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.
The wild-card leading Cubs lost their fifth in a row after dropping all four games at Cincinnati.
The Yankees rallied to beat the White Sox 3-2 Tuesday night, securing their eighth playoff appearance in nine seasons.
New York is looking to jump-start an offense that struggled mightily in last week's loss to the Chiefs.
Brondello led the Liberty to its first WNBA championship in 2024, but injuries this season led to first-round playoffs ouster.
The first day of competition between Team USA and Team Europe on the famed Black Course is on Thursday, but practice rounds began Monday.
As the U.S. approaches its 250th birthday, locals are fighting to preserve the city's only museum on an active military installation.
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.
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.
New York City subway riders will soon hear announcements from a familiar voice – Bronx native Cardi B.
Plainfield, New Jersey, was hit hard by severe storms that turned deadly this summer. Now, the city is investing in an alert system to help save lives during future storms. CBS News New York's Alecia Reid reports.
Republican gubernatorial nominee Jack Ciattarelli was endorsed Tuesday was one of New Jersey's largest police unions.
Late night talk show host Jimmy Kimmel returned Tuesday, six days after he was suspended. ABC temporarily pulled the plug on his show and created a firestorm over free speech. As CBS News New York's Ali Bauman reports, some stations still will not air the show.
President Trump is shifting his tone on Russia after meeting with Ukraine's president at the U.N. General Assembly on Tuesday. CBS News New York's Dick Brennan reports.
