Fire destroys Newark home, damages 2 others
A fire tore through a house in Newark on Saturday morning.
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A fire tore through a house in Newark on Saturday morning.
Events included a fashion show, musical performances and family-friendly activities.
The Newark Museum of Art hosted a community celebration Saturday.
The city unveiled a monument to the legendary abolitionist this week.
Actress and singer Queen Latifah, a Newark native, narrated the monument's on-site audio experience.
The city of Newark on Thursday unveiled a monument of Harriet Tubman in a square named after the abolitionist. As CBS2's Christine Sloan reports, big names from Newark gathered to celebrate Tubman's fearless contributions to American history.
Tubman's great-great grandniece took part in the special ceremony.
It was about to become a Sister City with a Hindu nation, but there was one problem -- the nation doesn't exist.
The city of Newark is admitting it got scammed. It was about to become a Sister City with a Hindu nation, but there was one problem -- the nation doesn't exist. As CBS2's Ali Bauman reports, the city only found out about the fraud after it held an official ceremony for it.
It was being pushed back from the gate when it made contact with the other aircraft waiting to depart for Denver.
Officials said the United plane was set to take off when it made contact with another aircraft as it was being pushed back from the gate.
Dwumfour, 30, was found dead in a car near her home on Feb. 1.
Eunice Dwumfour, 30, was found dead in a car near her home on Feb. 1.
The trooper has been released from the hospital and is expected to make a full recovery.
Investigators say the stabbing happened on a 21 line bus at the Newark Penn Station stop on Dec. 5 of last year.
Raul DeJesus' cause of death has not been released, but his mother says she wants some answers.
The New Jersey Attorney General's office is investigating the death of a man who died at the hospital after being arrested by Newark Police. Authorities have not released the cause of death, but as CBS2's Christine Sloan reports, the man's mother wants answers.
A school bus was involved in a crash with another vehicle in Newark Wednesday morning.
Police say 11 students and three adults were on board the bus at the time, but no injuries were reported.
Initial reports say several children had to be evaluated.
Dwumfour was found dead from a gunshot wound in a car near her home in Sayreville on Feb. 1.
Eunice Dwumfour was found dead from a gunshot wound in a car near her home in Sayreville on Feb. 1.
Newark, Jersey City and Yonkers ranked in the top 10. CBS2's Maurice Dubois reports.
Twelve-year-old Elijah Brown died after collapsing during a youth football practice in Newark on Feb. 10.
A balloon release was held Saturday at Westside Park in Newark in honor of Elijah Brown, the 12-year-old boy who died after collapsing during a youth football practice on Feb. 10.
The Boston Red Sox survived struggles at the plate for a 6-3 victory over the New York Yankees on Thursday night.
Giants reserves played much of a 42-10 rout of the Patriots on Thursday night.
Coastal flooding occurred with Thursday's high tide cycle and is likely again during Friday morning's high tide cycle.
People along the Jersey Shore brace for the impact of Hurricane Erin with concerns of high tides, rough surfs and beach erosion.
Family members say Deborah Terril, 68, struggled with mental illness and that the shooting could have been prevented.
Coastal flooding occurred with Thursday's high tide cycle and is likely again during Friday morning's high tide cycle.
It's no surprise that the people who want to replace Adams smell blood and are on the attack.
Over 100 people have been sickened in the Legionnaires' disease outbreak in Harlem.
Ingrid Lewis-Martin, a longtime adviser to NYC Mayor Eric Adams, is accused of accepting a TV show appearance, catering and home renovations.
Former City Hall adviser Winnie Greco allegedly handed journalist Katie Honan cash stuffed into a potato chip bag.
The boys are advancing to the U.S. world championship round this weekend, and fans in the community are eager to watch and cheer on their very own.
A state of emergency has been declared in New Jersey and a coastal flood warning is in effect for the Jersey Shore 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.
People along the Jersey Shore brace for the impact of Hurricane Erin with concerns of high tides, rough surfs and beach erosion.
Family members say Deborah Terril, 68, struggled with mental illness and that the shooting could have been prevented.
It's the latest immigration raid in Edison after a similar one in July.
Attorneys say one of the victims raised warning flags about the killer, but that investigators failed to act.
A state of emergency has been declared in New Jersey and a coastal flood warning is in effect for the Jersey Shore as Hurricane Erin causes dangerous conditions.
Coastal flooding occurred with Thursday's high tide cycle and is likely again during Friday morning's high tide cycle.
A state of emergency has been declared in New Jersey and a coastal flood warning is in effect for the Jersey Shore 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.
It's no surprise that the people who want to replace Adams smell blood and are on the attack.
Alina Habba, President Trump's former personal lawyer, has been serving as New Jersey's U.S. attorney "without lawful authority" since early July, a judge said.
Energy suppliers are having trouble keeping up with the rapid increase in demand, and consumers in some states are seeing higher monthly bills.
A New York appellate court threw out the $527 million penalty in the civil fraud case against President Trump and others on Thursday, ruling that the fine was "excessive."
Ingrid Lewis-Martin, a longtime adviser to NYC Mayor Eric Adams, is accused of accepting a TV show appearance, catering and home renovations.
Over 100 people have been sickened in the Legionnaires' disease outbreak in Harlem.
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.
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.
The Boston Red Sox survived struggles at the plate for a 6-3 victory over the New York Yankees on Thursday night.
Giants reserves played much of a 42-10 rout of the Patriots on Thursday night.
The last-place Nationals beat the Mets 9-3 on Thursday to take two of three from their banged-up NL East rivals.
The boys are advancing to the U.S. world championship round this weekend, and fans in the community are eager to watch and cheer on their very own.
The Jets placed defensive lineman Rashad Weaver on season-ending injured reserve and released defensive tackle Phidarian Mathis on Thursday.
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.
CBS News New York's Lonnie Quinn has your First Alert Forecast for August 21 at 11 p.m.
Students arriving for orientation Thursday at Villanova University experienced fear and panic when they learned of a report of an active shooter on campus, but it all turned out to be a cruel hoax, the university says. Kerri Cerrado reports.
A sixth person has died from Legionnaires' disease in Central Harlem. An information session was held Thursday, where residents took notes and asked a lot of questions. CBS News New York's Alecia Reid reports.
One of Mayor Eric Adams' closest advisers, Ingrid Lewis-Martin, is accused of netting $75,000 in alleged bribes. CBS News New York's Dick Brennan has more on why prosecutors say the city was up for sale.
Police said a prisoner ran away from officers Thursday evening in Kips Bay.
