Rapper Dupré Kelly joins Newark City Council
Kelly is the first platinum-selling hip-hop artist in the United States to be elected to office.
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Kelly is the first platinum-selling hip-hop artist in the United States to be elected to office.
A New Jersey nonprofit says it's seeing a record number of families struggling with food insecurity.
With inflation on the rise, a New Jersey nonprofit says it's seeing a record number of families struggling with food insecurity. Organizers say hundreds of people now line up for hours for a weekly grocery giveaway. As CBS2's Lisa Rozner reports, they need more partners and funding to keep up with demand.
Flight demand is returning to near pre-pandemic levels, according to the experts.
Friday is expected to be one of the busiest days for air travel, so plan ahead, CBS2's Elijah Westbrook reports.
According to police, shots were fired from a stolen SUV.
Police are searching for a stolen SUV after nine people were shot outside a Newark bodega Thursday. CBS2's Astrid Martinez has the latest details.
Nine people were injured in a drive-by shooting in Newark on Thursday.
Instead of buying soda or snacks, the digital vending machine at Van Buren Library offers food for thought.
New vending machines have popped up in Newark, but instead of snacks, they dispense books. As CBS2's Natalie Duddridge reports, it's part of a program to encourage a summer of reading for students.
Citing air traffic congestion, the airline says it will cut 12% of its daily domestic flights from its busy Newark hub.
Newark has since repealed the law. This comes after a lawsuit filed by the Legal Aid Society and Lowenstein Sandler LLP.
For years, CBS2 uncovered residents being placed in dilapidated homes in New Jersey. One municipality sued the city to stop it from happening. CBS2's Lisa Rozner reports.
The governor will deliver the keynote address at a major anti-hate crime summit in Newark.
Following calls for racial justice, the city officially renamed Washington Park as Harriet Tubman Square.
A new interactive monument is being constructed and the square has been renamed after the famed abolitionist. CBS2's Christina Fan reports.
Newark is commemorating Juneteenth by renaming a popular gathering place after a famous abolitionist. CBS2's Christina Fan reports.
The students were chosen by their music teacher to reward them for their commitment and passion for music.
Public school students in Newark got a special surprise Thursday. Ten students at First Avenue Elementary School each received brand new keyboards.
Weather along the East Coast and COVID staffing issues are being blamed for thousands of nationwide flight cancellations.
From Newark to New York City, delays and cancellations lit up the boards and caused riders' tempers to flare.
It was a nightmare scenario. Almost every line and thousands of commuters were impacted, CBS2's Christina Fan reports.
The NBA Hall of Famer returned to his hometown on Monday to give back to the community he grew up in.
The NBA Hall of Famer returned to his hometown to give back to the community he grew up in.
It happened around 11:15 p.m. Wednesday on Goodwin Avenue.
The Blue Jackets scored a pair of third-period goals in just over a minute and rallied to beat the Islanders 4-2 on Sunday for their second straight win.
The Raiders moved into position to snag the top pick in next year's draft after losing 34-10 to Jaxson Dart and the Giants on Sunday.
New York City's "Good Riddance Day" is a nearly 20-year-old tradition that finds creative ways to figuratively get rid of what's not missed from the past year.
Drake Maye threw five touchdown passes, and the Patriots finished the regular season undefeated on the road by dominating the Jets 42-10 on Sunday.
One person was killed and another was critically injured after a helicopter collision
New York City's "Good Riddance Day" is a nearly 20-year-old tradition that finds creative ways to figuratively get rid of what's not missed from the past year.
A First Alert Weather Day has been issued Sunday due to the threat of freezing rain in the bulk of the Tri-State Area.
Thousands of new flu cases in New York led to a 38% jump from the previous week, according to state health officials.
New York City wound up with less snow than anticipated, but still the most in nearly four years.
If not for his brave actions, the baby girl might not be alive.
A First Alert Weather Day has been issued Sunday due to the threat of freezing rain in the bulk of the Tri-State Area.
New York City wound up with less snow than anticipated, but still the most in nearly four years.
A major winter storm pummeled the Tri-State Area with snow and ice after New York and New Jersey declared states of emergency.
Shovels and plows will be out later Friday as people in New York City and the surrounding area prepare for a blast of winter.
It's a First Alert Weather Day for Friday evening into Saturday morning due to accumulating snow that could be heavy at times.
One person was killed and another was critically injured after a helicopter collision
A First Alert Weather Day has been issued Sunday due to the threat of freezing rain in the bulk of the Tri-State Area.
New Jersey state health officials are warning of potential measles exposures at Newark Liberty International Airport before Christmas.
New York City wound up with less snow than anticipated, but still the most in nearly four years.
Roadways across New Jersey got pelted with heavy bands of snow, sleet and freezing rain, putting state officials on high alert.
A First Alert Weather Day has been issued Sunday due to the threat of freezing rain in the bulk of the Tri-State Area.
New York City wound up with less snow than anticipated, but still the most in nearly four years.
A major winter storm pummeled the Tri-State Area with snow and ice after New York and New Jersey declared states of emergency.
Suffolk County Police Commissioner Kevin Catalina blasted CVS for not releasing the surveillance video to police.
Shovels and plows will be out later Friday as people in New York City and the surrounding area prepare for a blast of winter.
President Trump met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Sunday after he said he had a "good and very productive" call with Russian President Vladimir Putin.
As prosecutors contend with a massive trove of Epstein files, President Trump suggested Friday the Justice Department is spending too much time on the issue — but said Democrats should be named.
Strikes against ISIS targets in Nigeria come after President Trump spent weeks accusing the West African country's government of failing to rein in the persecution of Christians.
Mamdani's team says the group of 48 includes "people from across fields and communities" and are "New Yorkers whose creativity, leadership and lived experience reflect the full life of the city."
The Justice Department said the process of releasing the Epstein files may take "a few more weeks" due to the volume of materials.
New Jersey state health officials are warning of potential measles exposures at Newark Liberty International Airport before Christmas.
Thousands of new flu cases in New York led to a 38% jump from the previous week, according to state health officials.
A spike in measles cases in Rockland County has New York health officials urging families to get vaccinated.
Researchers on Long Island say they've found physical evidence of PTSD in World Trade Center first responders.
In New York, cases of flu, RSV and COVID have spiked since Thanksgiving.
Smith previously played young Nala in "The Lion King" on Broadway.
The singer said an MRI showed a cancerous spot on one of his lungs after he recovered from a lengthy bout of bronchitis.
Comedian and actor Bowen Yang performed his final sketch on "SNL" Saturday night, after announcing his unexpected mid-season exit from the show.
A judge Friday voided the conviction of one of the two men found guilty of the 2002 killing of Run-D.M.C. star Jam Master Jay.
The special features interviews with Kathy Bates, Annette Bening, Albert Brooks, Michael Douglas, Kiefer Sutherland, Jerry O'Connell and Mandy Patinkin.
The Blue Jackets scored a pair of third-period goals in just over a minute and rallied to beat the Islanders 4-2 on Sunday for their second straight win.
The Raiders moved into position to snag the top pick in next year's draft after losing 34-10 to Jaxson Dart and the Giants on Sunday.
Drake Maye threw five touchdown passes, and the Patriots finished the regular season undefeated on the road by dominating the Jets 42-10 on Sunday.
Cam Thomas scored 30 points after missing 20 games with a left hamstring strain, and the Brooklyn Nets defeated the Minnesota Timberwolves on Saturday night.
The Patriots and Jets play Sunday as New England eyes a potential AFC East title.
Drumming, dance and hands-on workshops marked the 18th year the Brooklyn Children's Museum is hosting what leaders call New York City's largest family Kwanzaa festival.
Federal funding cuts have left local organizations struggling to meet growing needs, prompting a borough-wide fundraising push to support food access, housing and other essential services.
What began as a middle school project has grown into hundreds of handwritten messages left across New York City, offering encouragement to strangers and revealing how a small gesture can resonate for weeks.
NYC says center-running bus lanes will speed up commutes and improve safety on one of Brooklyn's busiest corridors, but critics aren't so sure.
Nine Brooklyn Football Club partner bars are collecting shelf-stable food and winter coats to benefit 10 local schools.
The Halloween tradition strolled through Manhattan's East Village on Sunday, with furry friends dressed in colorful costumes.
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.
CBS News New York's Craig Allen says eventually warming temperatures will cause a changeover to plain rain for the NYC area.
CBS News New York's Kristie Keleshian spoke to some people about what from 2025 they're leaving behind.
Health officials said 71,123 cases were reported during that week, a 38% jump from the previous week and higher than the peak last year. CBS News New York's Allen Devlin reports.
It's the third time the leaders have met on U.S. soil since Mr. Trump's reelection. CBS News New York's Willie James Inman reports from West Palm Beach, Florida.
Fire officials said the blaze broke out early Sunday morning on 57th Road in Maspeth. The cause is under investigation. CBS News New York's Allen Devlin reports.
