Families of Newark firefighters to speak about deadly cargo ship fire
Fire Captains Augusto Acabou and Wayne Brooks Jr. were killed while battling a massive fire on board a cargo ship at Port Newark back in July.
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Fire Captains Augusto Acabou and Wayne Brooks Jr. were killed while battling a massive fire on board a cargo ship at Port Newark back in July.
In Newark, where 50% of the population doesn't drive, commuters say they're overwhelmed by the decision.
In Newark, where 50% of the population doesn't drive, commuters say they're overwhelmed by the decision. CBS New York's Christine Sloan reports.
The $110 million project will partly be funded through a state-authorized surcharge on parking in the city.
A new pedestrian bridge planned in Newark promises a new connection for neighborhoods to entertainment and much more. CBS New York's Christine Sloan reports. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/3Lt6MvM
A Newark mother and father are counting their blessings after their son was found safe after he was missing for hours. CBS New York's Naveen Dhaliwal reports.
Newark officers blasted "Baby Shark" hoping Diallo, who has autism, would hear it and come to them.
6-year-old Alimou Diallo was found safe asleep in a neighbor's car after a frantic all-hands-on-deck search effort. CBS New York's Nick Caloway reports.
A desperate search is underway for missing 6-year-old Alimou Diallo in Newark. CBS New York's Nick Caloway has a live update from the scene.
The 5-month-old puppy was allegedly taken during a doggy playdate his owner arranged with an acquaintance.
A French bulldog that was stolen in New Jersey is now back with its owner. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/3r6x6oF
The MTV Video Music Awards were all about celebrating the fans, and on Tuesday night the artists truly put on a show that no one will forget. Before the stars took the stage and the moon men were handed out, CBS New York's Ali Bauman caught up with the guests, performers and nominees on the pink carpet at the Prudential Center in Newark.
Fans at the Prudential Center in Newark also got a big surprise -- the onstage reuniting of NSYNC.
Nicki Minaj is hosting for the second year in a row, and Taylor Swift tops the nominations with eight.
The VMAs are back at the Prudential Center on Tuesday, September 12 with MTV host Dometi Pongo.
The new year in New Jersey's largest school system is off and running.
Students returned to classes Tuesday in New Jersey's largest school district. CBS New York's Zinnia Maldonado has more on the progress they're touting this year.
is the first day of school for students in New Jersey's largest school system. CBS New York's Zinnia Maldonado reports.
International travel is seeing the biggest spike this year, up 44% from 2022, according to experts.
Thousands of people around the Tri-State Area are on the move Friday to squeeze in one last summer weekend before school starts. CBS New York's Natalie Duddridge reports.
It took crews about an hour and a half to get the fire under control.
We've learned the attorney general's office is investigating.
A source tells CBS New York that there was a possible police shooting inside Newark's West Side Park on Tuesday.
Crews battled a fire in Newark on Tuesday. Dan Rice reports from Chopper 2.
Huff was in his house on Thursday when bullets started flying. Police are searching for suspects.
A coastal flood warning is in effect for the Jersey Shore and New York's south-facing beaches today, as Hurricane Erin causes dangerous conditions.
Judge Frank Caprio, a former judge for the Providence Municipal Court, died following a bout with pancreatic cancer, according to a statement posted to social media.
Giancarlo Stanton hit a pinch-hit, two-run home run in the top of the 10th inning to lift the Yankees to a 6-4 win over the Tampa Bay Rays on Wednesday night.
The Nationals held on to beat the Mets 5-4 on Wednesday night, ending New York's three-game winning streak.
The city-owned section of the BQE would cost billions to fix, with construction not expected to begin until 2029.
A coastal flood warning is in effect for the Jersey Shore and New York's south-facing beaches today, as Hurricane Erin causes dangerous conditions.
The city-owned section of the BQE would cost billions to fix, with construction not expected to begin until 2029.
Officials say safety is the number one concern as Hurricane Erin moves closer to our shores.
CasaSalvo, Chef Salvo Lo Castro's first restaurant in New York City, opened in July.
Zohran Mamdani's opponents in the race for New York City mayor are trying to marshal their own armies to compete with the hardworking volunteers who helped the Queens assemblyman win the Democratic nomination.
A coastal flood warning is in effect for the Jersey Shore and New York's south-facing beaches today, as Hurricane Erin causes dangerous conditions.
While weather conditions have been pretty quiet to begin the week, they're going to become much more active in the short term.
Fairfield National defeated South Dakota 13-1 to get within one game of playing for the U.S. championship in Williamsport.
Hurricane Erin's track is forecast to stay offshore, but the New York City area and Jersey Shore are still seeing some impact.
Storms came in fast and furious across the Tri-State Area on Wednesday afternoon and evening.
A coastal flood warning is in effect for the Jersey Shore and New York's south-facing beaches today, as Hurricane Erin causes dangerous conditions.
Rough surf and strong winds from Hurricane Erin are battering beaches, and the storm is expected to cause major erosion.
Hurricane Erin is causing dangerous conditions at beaches along the Jersey Shore, NYC and Long Island, where some could see coastal flooding.
While weather conditions have been pretty quiet to begin the week, they're going to become much more active in the short term.
The intense moment was caught on the family's home security cameras.
A coastal flood warning is in effect for the Jersey Shore and New York's south-facing beaches today, as Hurricane Erin causes dangerous conditions.
Officials say safety is the number one concern as Hurricane Erin moves closer to our shores.
These are the top-ranked high schools in New York City and Long Island, U.S. News & World Report says.
While weather conditions have been pretty quiet to begin the week, they're going to become much more active in the short term.
Nassau County Police Commissioner Patrick Ryder said a weeklong intensive search resulted in 42 arrests.
Zohran Mamdani's opponents in the race for New York City mayor are trying to marshal their own armies to compete with the hardworking volunteers who helped the Queens assemblyman win the Democratic nomination.
Adams' former top adviser Ingrid Lewis-Martin is expected to face new charges Thursday, as Winnie Greco also faces new allegations.
A federal judge in New York on Wednesday declined the federal government's request to unseal grand jury material in the Jeffrey Epstein case.
The AARP New York-Gotham Polling & Analytics poll surveyed 1,376 likely voters, and found Mamdani well ahead of his nearest challengers with 41.8% support.
Wednesday's hearing was the first time parents of the victims spoke to the Legislature publicly.
Both lawsuits claim construction companies failed to protect workers from unsafe conditions that led to the spread of the disease.
If confirmed, it would be the first case of locally acquired malaria in New Jersey since 1991. There are about 100 travel-related cases in the state each year, health officials said.
There are now 108 confirmed cases of the potentially deadly form of pneumonia in Harlem since late July, NYC officials said.
Supporters of the Medicaid cuts say the changes will reduce fraud and abuse, but others worry about impacts to the vulnerable.
A traveler who was infectious with measles spent several hours over two days at Newark Liberty International Airport recently, New Jersey health officials said.
It's leading to a larger conversation on safety and etiquette.
Tickets are on sale now for the fall edition of NYC Broadway Week 2025, when select shows offer two tickets for the price of one.
The Oscar-nominated actor famously played arch-villain General Zod in "Superman" and "Superman II."
The life and work of journalist and educator David Diaz was celebrated Thursday, on the eve of what would've been his 83rd birthday.
A special exhibit celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Bruce Springsteen album "Born to Run" is coming to the Jersey Shore.
Giancarlo Stanton hit a pinch-hit, two-run home run in the top of the 10th inning to lift the Yankees to a 6-4 win over the Tampa Bay Rays on Wednesday night.
The Nationals held on to beat the Mets 5-4 on Wednesday night, ending New York's three-game winning streak.
The New York Yankees matched a franchise record with nine longballs in a 13-3 win over the Tampa Bay Rays.
The New York Mets pounded Washington 8-1 on Tuesday night for their third straight victory.
Keli Zinn was named the university's next athletic director. She was formerly at Louisiana State University, and was the first female athletic director for West Virginia.
The city-owned section of the BQE would cost billions to fix, with construction not expected to begin until 2029.
The state says the move will expand protections for swimming and fishing to more than 90% of New York City's waterways.
New York City's tallest subway station will receive long-awaited elevators as part of the MTA's $68 billion capital plan.
Residents say they approved a plan which included affordable housing but are now facing a shelter for 169 families.
Some Bay Ridge homeowners say the city's plan for 50 new Citi Bike docking stations is too big and too dangerous.
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 mayor's former adviser Winnie Greco is accused of handing a journalist a chip bag filled with cash, while another former adviser, Ingrid Martin-Lewis, is expected to face new charges in court. CBS News New York's Adi Guajardo reports.
Here's a check on conditions in North Wildwood, New Jersey as Hurricane Erin brings dangerous conditions along the East Coast.
Communities along the East Coast are preparing for high waves and coastal flood warnings as the storm churns offshore in the Atlantic. CBS News New York's Christina Fan and Natalie Duddridge have team coverage.
CBS News New York's Tony Sadiku has the latest weather forecast.
CBS News New York's Lonnie Quinn has your First Alert Forecast for August 20 at 11 p.m.
