
Truck Containing $500,000 In Coach Purses Stolen In Newark
Few details about the theft are known, but police said the stolen commercial trailer had four pallets of purses inside.
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Few details about the theft are known, but police said the stolen commercial trailer had four pallets of purses inside.
Two teens stood charged in Newark Thursday in connection with a carjacking and robbery the night before.
Police were called to the 100th block of South 10th Street around 4 p.m. Monday.
A major fire broke out late Monday afternoon in a house in Newark.
A Newark woman returning to her apartment Thanksgiving night found a burglar inside and chased him out and down the street while dialing 911, police said.
According to authorities, Newark police officers and firefighters came to the aid of a woman giving birth at an apartment on Hunderson Street at around 7:30 a.m.
Police in Newark arrested a man Wednesday after he allegedly made a false bomb threat at City Hall there.
Newark police responded to a report of shots fired near Alexander Street and 18th Avenue around 4:30 p.m. Tuesday.
Police received a report around 9:20 a.m. that a man physically forced a woman into the van and drove away.
A retired NYPD detective shot and wounded two suspects who attempted to rob her in Newark late Thursday.
Neuza Diniz left her job in Westchester County on Monday night, but never returned home.
CBS2's Brian Conybeare met Carla Cerquiera handing out flyers at Newark Penn Station, desperately searching for her longtime family friend Neuza Diniz.
Police were holding a person of interest Sunday night, after three people were killed and three were critically injured in a stabbing inside a Newark home a day earlier.
Acting Essex County Prosecutor Carolyn Murray said an 8-year-old girl, 11-year-old boy and 23-year-old woman were killed, and two 13-year-olds -- one boy and one girl -- and a 29-year-old woman were wounded.
Police say the brawl started at 3 a.m. at Elizabeth Avenue and Branford Street.
No arrests have been made and the investigation is ongoing.
NJ TRANSIT says the Number 34 bus was headed from Montclair to Newark's Penn Station with 29 people aboard when the crash occurred on Martin Luther King Boulevard early Monday.
Newark police said 22-year-old Hakeem Gayle, of Maplewood, was driving drunk when he crashed his silver 2009 Chevrolet Impala at 98 Elm Road around 9:40 p.m. Saturday.
Authorities say the officer, who has not been identified, was thrown towards his vehicle following the crash.
The teen was accused of receiving stolen property in Maplewood on Sunday after police spotted a stolen car.
Two planes clipped their wings at Newark Liberty International Airport Wednesday for the second time in as many days.
The suspect, a 15-year-old, drove off with two other 13-year-olds after carjacking the woman's Toyota Highlander, police said.
Essex County prosecutors say the child was unresponsive when emergency responders arrived at the Chadwick Avenue home late Monday night.
Players and coaches from a New Jersey high school football team took a knee during the national anthem ahead of a game in Irvington on Friday night.
Officials say bottled water will be distributed for the next month at the district's 30 schools. The district expects to reopen water fountains by October.
Wednesday night's Powerball jackpot will be an estimated $815 million, the game's seventh biggest, with an approximate cash value of $367.9 million, after no one won Monday's $750 million grand prize.
Luis Torrens hit a three-run homer and matched his career high with five RBIs as the Mets beat the Phillies 13-3 on Monday night.
Ben Rice hit the longest homer of his career, Cody Bellinger had three RBIs and rookie Cam Schlittler worked six scoreless innings as the Yankees beat the Nationals 10-5 Monday night.
Even at age 45, Venus Williams displayed some big serves and powerful groundstrokes at the U.S. Open on Monday night.
On Monday, Fairfield National, the Metro Region champions, was welcomed back home after an incredibly impressive season.
Even at age 45, Venus Williams displayed some big serves and powerful groundstrokes at the U.S. Open on Monday night.
New York City health officials are investigating cases of Legionnaires' disease at an apartment building in the Bronx.
The Calverton property owner says it's organic compost, but neighbors worry the stench engulfing their homes is from toxic trash.
Investigators say they're making progress as they work to solve the murder of social media influencer Ariela Mejia-Polanco.
Dozens of free parking spots off Columbus Avenue in Manhattan were switched to metered spaces, the New York City Department of Transportation said.
On Monday, Fairfield National, the Metro Region champions, was welcomed back home after an incredibly impressive season.
Parents can prepare for end-of-the-summer challenges, like anxiety over the first day of school, earlier bedtimes and cellphone bans.
The town of Fairfield will throw a parade Monday to celebrate the Little League team's World Series run.
NYC's Office of Emergency Management issued a warning for life-threatening rip currents through 8 p.m. Sunday.
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.
Parents can prepare for end-of-the-summer challenges, like anxiety over the first day of school, earlier bedtimes and cellphone bans.
A boil water advisory is still in effect as people in the city once again deal with the frustrations of a water main break.
The Passaic Valley Water Commission says there is no estimated timeframe for repairs after a 42-inch water main broke in Paterson.
NYC's Office of Emergency Management issued a warning for life-threatening rip currents through 8 p.m. Sunday.
A Hudson County resident who tested positive for measles used public transit while potentially infectious, health officials say.
The Calverton property owner says it's organic compost, but neighbors worry the stench engulfing their homes is from toxic trash.
Parents can prepare for end-of-the-summer challenges, like anxiety over the first day of school, earlier bedtimes and cellphone bans.
NYC's Office of Emergency Management issued a warning for life-threatening rip currents through 8 p.m. Sunday.
Thursday night's tidal flooding may be in part to blame for a large fire at a Long Island marina that destroyed a restaurant and several boats.
Hurricane Erin is churning up dangerous surf and rip currents from the Jersey Shore to Long Island, where beaches are closed to swimming.
President Trump said Monday he has fired Lisa Cook from the Federal Reserve's Board of Governors — a dramatic move after months of public attacks against the central bank.
New York eliminated cash bail for misdemeanors and nonviolent felonies in 2019, but public outcry forced Gov. Kathy Hochul to push through several reforms.
Ex-Mexican cartel leader Ismael "El Mayo" Zambada Garcia pleaded guilty Monday to federal charges related to his role as a co-founder of the Sinaloa Cartel.
The moves are a part of President Trump's ongoing federal anti-crime crackdown.
Kilmar Abrego Garcia was taken into custody Monday by immigration authorities and the Department of Homeland Security said he is being processed for deportation to Uganda.
New York City health officials are investigating cases of Legionnaires' disease at an apartment building in the Bronx.
Parents can prepare for end-of-the-summer challenges, like anxiety over the first day of school, earlier bedtimes and cellphone bans.
A Hudson County resident who tested positive for measles used public transit while potentially infectious, health officials say.
Two other possible cases of West Nile virus are under investigation in Brooklyn.
It's the latest of several lawsuits related to the Legionnaires' disease outbreak in Harlem.
Jerry Adler's acting credits include "The Sopranos" and "The Good Wife." He also had 53 Broadway productions to his name, all behind the scenes.
Around 5:50 a.m., LAPD officers responded to Ventura Boulevard and Vineland Avenue for a man walking in the street.
Tennis legend Serena Williams is sharing her journey with weight loss drugs, saying she's lost 31 pounds in 8 months using GLP-1s.
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.
Luis Torrens hit a three-run homer and matched his career high with five RBIs as the Mets beat the Phillies 13-3 on Monday night.
Ben Rice hit the longest homer of his career, Cody Bellinger had three RBIs and rookie Cam Schlittler worked six scoreless innings as the Yankees beat the Nationals 10-5 Monday night.
Even at age 45, Venus Williams displayed some big serves and powerful groundstrokes at the U.S. Open on Monday night.
On Monday, Fairfield National, the Metro Region champions, was welcomed back home after an incredibly impressive season.
President Donald Trump posted over the weekend that former Boston Red Sox and New York Yankees pitcher Roger Clemens should be added to the National Baseball Hall of Fame immediately.
Brighton Beach has one of New York City's largest elderly populations, supported by local organizations and volunteers.
Thursday night's tidal flooding may be in part to blame for a large fire at a Long Island marina that destroyed a restaurant and several boats.
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.
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 says if you like conditions like that, you will love most of the rest of the week.
It's the 10th largest Powerball jackpot ever -- $776 million. The winning numbers are 16, 19, 34, 37, 64 and the Powerball is 22.
CBS News New York's Naveen Dhaliwal has more on the family's fight to get their beloved pet back.
CBS News New York's Jenna DeAngelis has more on the second day of play at the last grand slam tournament of the season.
Mr. Trump directed the attorney general to develop a list of states, like New York, that have eliminated cashless bail. The end result could mean cuts to federal funding. CBS News New York's Jennifer Bisram reports.