Plainfield families survey damage from apartment building fire
Fire officials believe an electrical fault or lithium-ion battery may have caused a fire that forced dozens of families from their homes. CBS New York's Christine Sloan reports.
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Fire officials believe an electrical fault or lithium-ion battery may have caused a fire that forced dozens of families from their homes. CBS New York's Christine Sloan reports.
John Elliott has the Tri-State Area's latest First Alert Forecast on CBS2 News at Noon.
Hours later, some were able to temporarily return, only to discover the charred insides of the places they once called home.
Flames shot from the third floor of the building on West Seventh Street early Monday morning, illuminating the sky and forcing residents to run for their lives. CBS New York's Kristie Keleshian reports.
The American Red Cross said it is assisting 42 families that have been left without a home. CBS New York's Christine Sloan reports.
John Elliott has the Tri-State Area's latest First Alert Forecast on CBS2 News At Noon.
Residents told CBS New York's Christine Sloan they heard the fire alarm go off around 5 a.m. Monday and ran for their lives.
Chopper 2 was overhead as firefighters battled both blazes hours apart.
Sunny-day floods are happening more often in New Jersey's coastal communities. CBS New York's Vanessa Murdock reports.
Craig Allen has the Tri-State Area's latest First Alert Forecast on CBS2 News This Morning.
Craig Allen has the Tri-State Area's latest First Alert Forecast on CBS2 News This Morning.
For our series "The Dish" on "CBS Mornings," "CBS Saturday Morning" co-host Michelle Miller visits a local Livingston, New Jersey, favorite, The Ritz, to see how the Jewish American family business is doing after the pandemic threatened to close its doors. Plus, Michelle sets out to master the most important culinary feat of all: cooking up the diner's signature German apple pancake.
Rainy weather didn't put any damper on holiday spirit in Ridgewood, New Jersey, on Friday. Families braved the rain for the Downtown for the Holidays tree lighting.
Lonnie Quinn has the Tri-State Area's latest First Alert Forecast on CBS2 News at 5.
Investigators say a woman is still missing after a massive house fire in Woodbridge, New Jersey, on Friday morning. Her son managed to escape. CBS New York's Christine Sloan reports. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/3R6CXD5
Santa traded his sleigh for a classic train to deliver presents to hundreds of kids from New Jersey. CBS New York's Nick Caloway reports.
Saint Nick traded in his sleigh for a classic train engine, carrying hundreds of less fortunate kids and those with special needs. CBS New York's Nick Caloway has the story.
O'Connor made history when she was appointed to the high court by President Ronald Reagan in 1981.
The One Hundred Club of Montclair says it's owed over $3,000 from a December 2022 event.
For nearly a year, a nonprofit in New Jersey hasn't been able to get money raised for families of fallen first responders. It claims it's held up with a website they trusted to sell tickets for its annual event. CBS New York's Jenna DeAngelis went to Montclair to get some answers. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/3R4uvEx
The project is part of the larger Gateway Program, which has received $12 billion in funding from the federal government
Drivers are fuming over potentially paying $17 to cross and then another $15 to enter Manhattan's Central Business District.
The project is part of the larger Gateway Program, which has received $12 billion in funding from the federal government. CBS New York's Alice Gainer reports.
They say not being allowed to hold unlimited events, serve food, and collaborate with vendors is shocking.
Gov. Phil Murphy has conditionally vetoed a bill that would have eased restrictions on New Jersey breweries, distilleries and wineries. As CBS New York's Christine Sloan reports, some breweries say the bill would have helped boost business. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/3R0jRyL
A 17-year-old boy is facing first-degree murder charges in New Jersey after he allegedly struck and killed two teenage girls in a hit-and-run.
The plan called for Hamas to return all Israeli hostages and for the Israeli military to begin withdrawing from parts of the Gaza Strip in phases.
"I am pleased to advise that I reversed the cuts made to Homeland Security and Counterterrorism for New York City and state," Trump wrote on social media. "It was my honor to do so."
The NTSB is analyzing flight recorders from two Delta Air Lines jets that collided at the intersection of two taxiways in New York City.
Family and friends came together in the wake of tragedy to remember a young life taken far too soon.
"I am pleased to advise that I reversed the cuts made to Homeland Security and Counterterrorism for New York City and state," Trump wrote on social media. "It was my honor to do so."
The NTSB is analyzing flight recorders from two Delta Air Lines jets that collided at the intersection of two taxiways in New York City.
A search is underway for a missing 11-year-old boy after police were called for a welfare check on Howard Avenue in Brownsville, Brooklyn.
NYC mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani says, if elected, he plans to end the city's Gifted and Talented program for the youngest learners.
The family of Petros Krommidas, who went missing earlier this year, says they presume he's dead.
Rubin's personal assistant, who was arrested in a Dallas-Fort Worth area suburb, allegedly arranged for the women to fly to New York for the encounters.
The National Weather Service issued a tornado warning in Sullivan County, New York, amid storms in the Tri-State Area.
The bulk of the rain looks to be Thursday, which is why we have declared a First Alert Weather Day.
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.
A 17-year-old boy is facing first-degree murder charges in New Jersey after he allegedly struck and killed two teenage girls in a hit-and-run.
Family and friends came together in the wake of tragedy to remember a young life taken far too soon.
NJ Transit riders faced delays Friday morning after a train crashed into a car on the tracks in Ramsey, New Jersey.
The family says the victim suffered bruises to her arms and a concussion.
The community has been heartbroken since Maria Niotis and Isabella Salas were killed, allegedly by a 17-year-old who fled the scene.
The family of Petros Krommidas, who went missing earlier this year, says they presume he's dead.
A body found in a Long Island dumpster in 1982 was identified as 15-year-old Susan Mann, who went missing in 1980.
As Democratic and Republican lawmakers remain at odds, small business owners are caught in the middle.
The elderly woman and dozens of wild and domestic animals were kept in hoarding conditions at a home in Northport, Suffolk County law enforcement officials said.
Due to limited rainfall of late, the state is taking action to prevent wildfires and to conserve water.
The plan called for Hamas to return all Israeli hostages and for the Israeli military to begin withdrawing from parts of the Gaza Strip in phases.
"I am pleased to advise that I reversed the cuts made to Homeland Security and Counterterrorism for New York City and state," Trump wrote on social media. "It was my honor to do so."
NYC mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani says, if elected, he plans to end the city's Gifted and Talented program for the youngest learners.
President Trump said Friday that he is issuing a Sunday evening deadline for Hamas to agree to a U.S. peace proposal, backed by the Israeli government, to end the war in Gaza.
The family of Petros Krommidas, who went missing earlier this year, says they presume he's dead.
The 2-year-old facility is breaking the stigma when it comes to addressing mental illness.
With time running out to avert a government shutdown, millions of Americans who get health insurance under the Affordable Care Act could soon face sharply higher premiums.
In handwritten notes he left behind, the gunman repeatedly referenced CTE and asked for his brain to be studied.
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.
Taylor Swift's 12th studio album, "The Life of a Showgirl," was released at midnight Friday. Swift wrote and produced the album with Swedish producers Max Martin and Shellback.
Thousands of "Swifties" have been flocking to a Spotify pop-up experience in Chelsea that brings the new recording to life.
Dutch producer pitches her AI creation, Tilly Norwood, as the next Scarlett Johansson, and says several agents are vying to represent it.
Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban have been married since 2006 and have two daughters together.
Prosecutors are urging a New York federal judge to send Sean "Diddy" Combs to prison for over 11 years following his conviction on prostitution-related charges.
The Yankees took advantage of a pair misplays in a four-run fourth inning to beat the Red Sox 4-0 on Thursday night.
Cam Schlittler grew up a Red Sox fan, but the Walpole native ended Boston's season Thursday night with a dominant playoff debut for the New York Yankees.
Yankees pitcher Cam Schlittler, the son of Needham Police Chief John Schlittler, is ready for his first ever start against his hometown Boston Red Sox.
The winner advances to face AL East champion Toronto in a best-of-five Division Series beginning Saturday.
Game 2 in the best-of-three series is Wednesday night.
The beloved Coney Island landmark was recognized for its role in shaping Brooklyn's heritage and identity.
The Delivering Together program offers repair kits, restrooms, language classes, and much more to support app-based delivery workers.
Neighbors along Newtown Creek say the acrid smog it regularly pumps out looks anything but clean.
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.
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 Alice Gainer covered the trial of Sean "Diddy" Combs from the very beginning. She shares her insights from the courtroom after Combs was sentenced to 4 years, 2 months in prison.
Sean "Diddy" Combs was sentenced Friday to 50 months in prison on prostitution-related charges. Watch full team coverage as the sentence was handed down.
The judge announced he is sentencing Combs to 50 months in prison — just over 4 years. He will receive credit for the 13 months he has already spent behind bars. He was also given five years of supervised release and issued a $500,000 fine. Combs gave no reaction when the sentence was read.
Combs is facing up to 20 years in prison after being found guilty on two prostitution-related charges. CBS News New York's Ali Bauman reports.
As Republicans and Democrats remain deadlocked, thousands of federal employees have been furloughed and the Trump administration is threatening mass firings. CBS News' Natalie Brand reports.
