Threats Against Newark Mayor, City Sites Being Probed
The mayor's spokeswoman, Marjorie Harris, announced late Saturday afternoon that Baraka had discovered two threatening letters this weekend at his mother's home.
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The mayor's spokeswoman, Marjorie Harris, announced late Saturday afternoon that Baraka had discovered two threatening letters this weekend at his mother's home.
Members and supporters of the Elizabeth-based United Youth Council were heckled by a group of local activists who were against a neighboring city's activists standing in front of City Hall calling for ways to reduce violence
Essex County prosecutors say a Newark man found wounded on a city street has died from his injuries.
It was pickup time at school and an autistic boy could not be found. You can imagine how upsetting it was for his parents.
One New Jersey man spread holiday cheer Monday by giving $100 Toys R' Us gift cards to complete strangers.
A former gang member turned anti-violence activist who was featured in "Brick City,'' a Sundance Channel documentary series set in Newark, has been shot to death, authorities said Tuesday.
Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel fired the city's police superintendent Tuesday, a week after the release of a dash-cam video that showed a white officer fatally shooting a black teenager 16 times.
Gunfire in Newark left a man wounded in the leg and damaged an NJ TRANSIT bus Monday afternoon.
For more than 80,000 people, it was their final resting place. But now the cemetery in which they're buried in is complete disrepair and covered in weeds.
Police in New Jersey were looking for suspects described as armed, dangerous, and children.
An off-duty postal worker was injured in a shooting in Newark early Thursday morning after being pulled over by two men posing as cops.
Police said two men armed and wearing masks tried to rob the Sunoco station at Washington and Court streets.
Harris has a deal with the school to use the field to land his chopper on occasion, but someone must have double-booked the field that day.
Police said the 13-year-old told them he was sitting at his desk doing homework when he heard a loud boom, but did not immediately realize he had been shot.
The search for a missing mother of four ended 10 days after her disappearance with a gruesome discovery just a block from her house in Newark.
Two suspects are in custody Tuesday morning after a police-involved shooting overnight in Newark.
President Barack Obama is visiting a drug treatment center in Newark Monday as he continues to push for overhauling the criminal justice system.
The White House said Tuesday that Obama will travel to Newark next week as part of his push for reforming the criminal justice system.
Two suspects were charged Friday in a shooting that left a man dead in the early-morning hours in Newark.
At least four people were wounded Tuesday night in a shooting in Newark.
The incident took place at around 10 a.m. near 15th Avenue and South Seventh Street in Newark.
Newark Mayor Ras Baraka helped hand out the community donations as part of the Back to School Bus Tour.
Newark's chief of police read out the names of the 26 officers who were honored for their roles in arresting five suspects on Tuesday.
Five teens were charged Wednesday in connection to a crime spree that left an 18-year-old dead in Newark.
Police said six suspects when on a morning crime spree in Newark.
The NYC DOT is reinstating dozens of free parking spots on Manhattan's Upper West Side after they were suddenly changed to metered spaces.
Metro-North riders are facing delays on the New Haven Line, and LIRR service is partially suspended on the Port Jefferson Branch.
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.
The NYC DOT is reinstating dozens of free parking spots on Manhattan's Upper West Side after they were suddenly changed to metered spaces.
Metro-North riders are facing delays on the New Haven Line, and LIRR service is partially suspended on the Port Jefferson Branch.
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.
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.
Metro-North riders are facing delays on the New Haven Line, and LIRR service is partially suspended on the Port Jefferson Branch.
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.
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.
