Family of man shot by Jersey City police says officers mishandled mental health crisis
Jersey City police said Andrew Jerome Washington charged at officers with a knife.
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Jersey City police said Andrew Jerome Washington charged at officers with a knife.
Jersey City officers shot and killed 52-year-old Andrew Jerome Washington on Sunday night after police said he charged at them with a knife. CBS New York's Dave Carlin reports.
Jersey City police say officers shot and killed 52-year-old Andrew Jerome Washington after he allegedly charged at officers with a knife Sunday night. CBS New York's Dave Carlin hears from his family on the scene.
Police say officers shot and killed a man who charged at them with a knife Sunday in Jersey City.
Officials say the officers responded to an EMS call for police assistance Sunday afternoon when the man charged and them with a knife.
Jersey City Mayor Steven Fulop and Manhattan Borough President Mark Levine tackled issues from reverse congestion pricing to antisemitism this week on "The Point with Marcia Kramer."
In a conversation exclusively on CBS News New York, Fulop shares his go-to meals and evaluates Gov. Phil Murphy's time in office.
Jersey City Mayor Steven Fulop is proposing a congestion pricing plan that benefits the entire region, not just New York and the MTA. Watch Fulop's interview on "The Point with Marcia Kramer."
The car ended up on its side after crashing into the parked vehicle.
Two people were injured when a driver crashed into a parked car in Jersey City on Thursday.
Over eight weeks, high school seniors are given opportunities designed to improve their mental health and well being.
Three of the grand prize winners -- Janassia Wood, Marissa Wilcher and Melanie Barrett -- spoke with us about the program, along with its head Tamika McReynolds and HOT 97 DJ Wallah.
Jersey City Mayor Steven Fulop announced he reopened the Port Liberte Ferry Terminal after it was shut down at the start of the pandemic in February, 2020.
Video shows the home was fully engulfed. The roof collapsed, which officials said made the fire more challenging.
CBS New York's Natalie Duddridge spoke with relatives who said the fire moved so quickly, it trapped people inside.
CBS New York's Natalie Duddridge speaks with a relative of the man who died and other neighbors on the scene.
CBS New York's Dick Brennan has all the sights and sounds.
This year, they were asked to write about who they were at the start of the pandemic versus who they are now.
Earlier this month, CBS New York brought you the story of a teen literacy program that works with high school students in Jersey City.
Jim McGreevey resigned after coming out as gay. He now runs the New Jersey Reentry Corporation, a nonprofit that gives people coming out of prison a second chance.
David Wildstein, a political blogger and editor of the New Jersey Globe, joined "The Point with Marcia Kramer" to talk all things political in the Garden State.
The former New Jersey governor runs a program that gives people coming out of prison a second chance. Meanwhile, he's eyeing his own second chance. Watch Jim McGreevey's interview on "The Point with Marcia Kramer."
McGreevey says on CBS2's "The Point" that he's contemplating a second chance in politics in Jersey City.
Nineteen years after former New Jersey governor Jim McGreevey resigned after coming out as gay, he's considering a political comeback. McGreevey tells CBS2 political reporter Marcia Kramer he is giving serious consideration to running for mayor of Jersey City. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/3NdaR7x
For the first time ever, the Ladies Professional Golf Association is playing at the Liberty National Golf Club.
President Trump loomed large over the New Jersey gubernatorial debate between Democrat Mikie Sherrill and Republican Jack Ciattarelli.
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.
President Trump, Vice President JD Vance and Erika Kirk spoke at Sunday's memorial service for Charlie Kirk, founder of Turning Point USA, at State Farm Stadium in Arizona.
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.
On Sept. 2, there was a chemical reaction and fire at the same warehouse.
The independent mayoral candidate had been criticized by Democratic candidate Zohran Mamdani for not campaigning at mosques.
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.
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, at State Farm Stadium in Arizona.
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.
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.
Cardi B confirmed on "CBS Mornings" that she is pregnant and having a baby with boyfriend, NFL wide receiver Stefon Diggs.
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.
Coronel has 10 shut outs this season, tied with Charlotte's Kristijan Kahlina for second most in MLS.
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.
CBS News New York's Vanessa Murdock says the rest of the new work week will be largely unsettled, with temperatures in the upper 70s and low 80s.
CBS News New York's Kristie Keleshian heard from the artist, along with people depicted in the mural, on Sunday.
The parade celebrates cultural pride and bringing the community together. On Sunday, hundreds of people lined Adam Clayton Powell Jr. Boulevard to do just that. CBS News New York's Allen Devlin reports.
The town hall-style event will take place Sunday night at Rider University in Lawrenceville. A recent Quinnipiac University poll shows Sherrill, a Democrat, with an eight-point lead. CBS News New York's Allen Devlin reports.
Former Gov. Andrew Cuomo. Queens Assemblyman Zohran Mamdani and Republican Curtis Sliwa made stops around the five boroughs. CBS News New York's Allen Devlin reports.
