Family: New Brunswick Pastor Killed While 'Trying To Protect Everybody'
His stepdaughter said that Donald Hughes was shot while trying to close a door to apparently keep the suspect out of their Newark home after he attacked several children.
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His stepdaughter said that Donald Hughes was shot while trying to close a door to apparently keep the suspect out of their Newark home after he attacked several children.
A $10,000 reward is being offered for information leading to an arrest.
After a New Jersey mosque used its NYPD surveillance controversy to recruit new members through a newspaper ad, Imam Mustafa El-Amin of Masjid Ibrahim in Newark says that all are welcome for Friday's prayer service.
Newark Mayor Cory Booker is harshly criticizing he owner of the New Jersey Devils after an arbitration ruling in a long-running dispute over the hockey team's lease at the Prudential Center arena.
Things are sounding a lot better this morning at Newark Penn Station, thanks to an upgraded P.A. system.
Recent shootings and other crimes in Newark's West Ward have gotten to a point where residents, along city and school district leaders, feel the need to vent.
Newark Mayor Cory Booker tweeted the news last week. On Wednesday, the NBA made it official.
She fought for civil rights while proving to be one of the world's greatest athletes, and on Wednesday the late Althea Gibson was honored in Newark.
Anyone who might be able to identify the woman is asked to contact the Essex County Prosecutor's Office homicide tips line at 1-877-847-7432.
Authorities say 41-year-old Francisco Perez died Sunday morning at the hospital.
Three quarters of Newark police cruisers now have a new dascham system that records both the front and rear of the vehicle. That's just one of the technological advances the city showed off Wednesday.
Newark officials have unveiled the final details of a wide-ranging plan to overhaul the city's struggling school district.
The 77-year-old trailblazing politician died last week after a battle with colon cancer.
Britain's prime minister is scheduled to make a stop in Newark this week to meet with Mayor Cory Booker.
Safe Haven laws allow a person to drop off a baby at a hospital, police station or church but since the child was left outside, whoever is responsible could face endangerment charges.
The reports indicate cops collected information on businesses owned by second and third generation Americans, specifically because they were Muslims, and ignored members of other religions in the same ethnic communities.
Named in indictments are 35-year-old Newark resident Terry Dilligard II, whom authorities characterized as the scheme's mastermind, and his mother, father, twin sister and former girlfriend.
The document states furnishings, clothing, jewelry and cars should go to her surviving children and the money will go into a trust.
He wore a fake beard, phony tattoos, and had a makeup artist make his teeth look tobacco-stained and his face as worn as old leather.
The remains were found near Raymond Boulevard and Van Buren Street not far from Penn Station.
Calvin Johnson's wife says he worked there for more than three decades. He was a father of six, with his youngest only 10-years-old.
Authorities say squatters may have caused a fire that damaged a vacant Newark home owned by the city's mayor.
The Fordham Law Muslim Students Association are picketing a university alumni association luncheon where New York City Police Commissioner Raymond Kelly is appearing as a guest speaker.
Mayor Michael Bloomberg said Friday on his weekly appearance on WOR Radio that it's "a bit ridiculous'' to say "the NYPD should stop at the border.''
New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie isn't mincing words when it comes to what he thinks of NYPD's surveillance of Muslims in the Garden State.
Over a dozen local organizations also joined the fair, offering services like CPR lessons, vision tests and more.
White House border czar Tom Homan made it clear that cities like New York will be targeted next in a wave of immigration roundups.
Barbara Quart, 90, has painted nearly every day since she retired from teaching literature 30 years ago.
NYC's annual West Indian Day Parade and J'Ouvert celebrations are taking over the streets of Brooklyn for Labor Day 2025.
New York City's investigation into a deadly Legionnaires' disease cluster in Central Harlem is over, the city Health Department says.
Over a dozen local organizations also joined the fair, offering services like CPR lessons, vision tests and more.
White House border czar Tom Homan made it clear that cities like New York will be targeted next in a wave of immigration roundups.
Barbara Quart, 90, has painted nearly every day since she retired from teaching literature 30 years ago.
NYC's annual West Indian Day Parade and J'Ouvert celebrations are taking over the streets of Brooklyn for Labor Day 2025.
New York City's investigation into a deadly Legionnaires' disease cluster in Central Harlem is over, the city Health Department says.
NYC and the surrounding area could see a chance of rain today, but the forecast is looking bright for the holiday weekend ahead.
If you have waited until the last minute to finish back-to-school shopping, experts say at this point, it may pay to wait a little longer.
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.
New Jersey government agencies are urging precautions against the mosquito-borne illness after multiple positive cases in humans.
Newark Airport flight concerns continue after a ground stop led to hours of delays as Labor Day Weekend travel takes off.
NYC and the surrounding area could see a chance of rain today, but the forecast is looking bright for the holiday weekend ahead.
This marks the second planned station closure this year. Back in February, it shut down for 25 days.
If you have waited until the last minute to finish back-to-school shopping, experts say at this point, it may pay to wait a little longer.
The Plainedge School District in North Massapequa says it invested $250,000 to equip every classroom, hallway, gym and field with smart cameras and devices.
Security footage showed a man picking the dog up from the family's front yard in Woodmere and driving away with him.
If you have waited until the last minute to finish back-to-school shopping, experts say at this point, it may pay to wait a little longer.
A Long Island family is heartbroken over the apparent theft of their dog right off their front lawn. They've spent hours calling vets, shelters and even fire departments, but no one has seen him.
Schools in the Long Island town of Glen Cove are replacing gymnasium floors following this month's startling discovery of mercury vapors emanating from old rubberized flooring.
White House border czar Tom Homan made it clear that cities like New York will be targeted next in a wave of immigration roundups.
Mayor Eric Adams was in the Bronx on Thursday afternoon, meeting with community leaders following a dramatic surge in gun violence.
The Trump administration has picked HHS Deputy Secretary Jim O'Neill to lead the CDC, a source familiar with the matter said, after the former director was fired and senior leaders resigned.
A federal judge in New York kept alive a lawsuit accusing officials in Saudi Arabia of assisting the Sept. 11 hijackers — which the Saudi government has vehemently denied.
Teixeira will run as a Republican in the 21st District, which covers much of the Hill Country.
New York City's investigation into a deadly Legionnaires' disease cluster in Central Harlem is over, the city Health Department says.
New Jersey government agencies are urging precautions against the mosquito-borne illness after multiple positive cases in humans.
No new cases have been reported in the impacted ZIP codes — 10027, 10030, 10035, 10037 and 10039 — since Aug. 13.
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.
"Concert Joe" fills his Bay Ridge apartment with memorabilia from five decades of live music obsession.
The English rock band Oasis is coming to the New York City area for two concerts this weekend in New Jersey.
Fans have been eager to learn everything they can ever since Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce announced their engagement in a joint post.
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce announced the news of their engagement with photos on Instagram.
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.
Taylor Townsend and Jelena Ostapenko's post-match back-and-forth at the U.S. Open remained a topic of conversation Thursday.
The Yankees homered for the sixth straight game, with 18 total in that span.
The Marlins scored three unearned runs in the seventh inning of a 7-4 victory Thursday night over the sloppy Mets.
Staley, who has coached South Carolina to three national championships, interviewed with the Knicks before they hired Mike Brown.
The NFL dropped its 2025 rivalry jerseys on Thursday, giving Jets fans a first look at their "Gotham City"-inspired uniforms.
"Concert Joe" fills his Bay Ridge apartment with memorabilia from five decades of live music obsession.
As developers tout jobs and investment, opponents warn of displacement, addiction and strained infrastructure.
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.
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.
A new mural is set to be unveiled soon at Saint Patrick's Cathedral in Midtown. It'll be the largest permanent artwork in its 146-year history. CBS News New York's Nick Caloway reports the mural will celebrate the city's immigrants.
Lonnie Quinn has the Tri-State Area's updated Friday evening First Alert Forecast on CBS News New York.
The Yankees partnered with New York City Public Schools for a back-to-school resource fair at Yankee Stadium on Friday. As CBS News New York's Dave Carlin reports, the event helped parents save and build a cushion for the surprises that can blow up a budget.
One of New York City's biggest summer parades is almost here. Caribbean pride and culture will be felt all across Brooklyn on Monday as the West Indian American Day Parade marches through Crown Heights. CBS News New York's Jennifer Bisram gives us a taste of what to expect.
Americans are enjoying the final moments of summer this Labor Day weekend. CBS News New York's Lonnie Quinn has the First Alert Forecast and Christine Sloan spoke to travelers at Newark Airport.
