Football Players From Newark's Barringer High Take A Knee During The National Anthem
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.
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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.
A New Jersey principal was reported missing this week, just days before school was set to start.
Newark is set to honor Olympic boxing silver medalist Shakur Stevenson with a parade on Sunday.
It happened at around 12:30 a.m. Tuesday on Seymour Avenue.
NJ TRANSIT spokeswoman Nancy Snyder said the crash occurred around 6 a.m. when the 59 Line bus was headed north on Broad Street struck the 13 Line bus, which was carrying about 20 passengers.
Vandals have damaged at least 19 air conditioners in Newark over the past month, officials said.
The crash happened around 6 a.m. at Raymond Boulevard and Broad Street when a NJ TRANSIT 59 Line bus, with only the driver on board, slammed into a 13 Line bus carrying 17 passengers.
The roof collapsed into a classroom area in a school in Newark Friday, officials said.
Newark police captured an armed suspect Saturday who they said was holding five people hostage inside an apartment.
Police rescued two people in Newark Friday after a confrontation with a man in their building.
The roof and uppermost floor of an abandoned building collapsed in Newark late Tuesday, leaving a pile of bricks on the ground.
The main threat of flooding was in low-lying areas.
A 3-year-old girl was seriously injured when she was hit by an ambulance in New Jersey's largest city, authorities said.
The latest fire broke out around 12:30 a.m. Tuesday at Kearny Steel Container in the city's Ironbound section.
Firefighters battled a raging fire that gutted at least three homes in Newark late Sunday night.
A man was busted with more than 6,300 fireworks in Newark this week.
Police in Newark have launched a crackdown on drag racing in that city's East Ward.
Fresh summer crops are starting roll in and this year the leafy greens you're eating could be coming from a farm in Newark.
Newark police are investigating an accident after a woman in her 60s was struck by an New Jersey Transit bus.
The Union County Prosecutor's Office said the preliminary investigation shows the officer, who has not been identified, got into some sort of altercation with 37-year-old Michael Gaffney of Piscataway.
Two suspects have been charged in the fatal shooting of a New Jersey Institute of Technology student who was killed during a burglary at a fraternity house in Newark, authorities announced Friday.
Officials say the tree had been rotting and was hollow in the middle before being knocked over by the wind.
Attorney Joel Silberman says the lawsuit against Newark's public schools seeks class-action status and was filed in federal court Tuesday.
It happened around 3:30 a.m. at the Tau Kappa Epsilon house on Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard near the school's campus.
Police in Newark, N.J. are investigating how a 7-year-old got ahold of a gun and shot himself Monday.
A family in Queens Village says their missing dog, Blaze, was found safe, but what happened next left them devastated.
Authorities said 21 dogs were found dead at Anastasia's Acres Dog Boarding Facility. One dog was found alive and taken to a veterinarian for treatment.
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.
A family in Queens Village says their missing dog, Blaze, was found safe, but what happened next left them devastated.
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.
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.
Police in Newark, N.J. are investigating how a 7-year-old got ahold of a gun and shot himself Monday.
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.
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.
Police in Newark, N.J. are investigating how a 7-year-old got ahold of a gun and shot himself Monday.
As college students head back to campus, universities across the country are dealing with a wave of hoaxes involving mass shootings. The latest happened Monday at the University of Arkansas.
The latest water main break in Paterson, New Jersey left thousands of customers without service. CBS News New York's Christina Fan has an update.
The president's executive order comes as U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi met with the NYPD commissioner on Monday, and sources say they spoke about the possibility of sending the National Guard to New York City. CBS News New York's Elijah Westbrook reports.
CBS News New York's Tony Sadiku has the latest weather forecast.
