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February is Black History Month, and part of that history comes to us from New Jersey's third-largest city, via the underground railroad.
On Jan. 19, he was caught in the crossfire when two groups of men opened fire.
On Jan. 19, 18-year-old Robert Cuadra was found lying on the sidewalk in front of a home on Godwin Avenue, suffering from an apparent gunshot wound.
Authorities believe she may have been targeted, though the suspect has not yet been arrested.
The district went remote due to COVID-19 concerns, then extended virtual learning for an extra week.
The honor student was helping with his grandmother with the groceries when he was shot and killed by a stray bullet Wednesday night in Paterson.
Paterson city officials, the Red Cross and local hospitals are hosting blood drives to help fill the reserves of the local supply.
Prosecutors say the investigation is ongoing.
To help with vaccine hesitancy, Mayor Andre Sayegh deployed what he called an "army of influencers."
Paterson schools switched to remote learning when students returned from the holiday break because of rising COVID cases.
The city of Paterson has nearly 40 high-rise buildings.
The holiday marks the end of the holiday season and it represents the time when the Wise Men also known as the Three Kings came to visit Jesus.
Paterson took steps Sunday to fight the rise in COVID-19 cases.
Video shows a huge police presence on East Main Street.
As COVID-19 cases rise in New Jersey, elected officials across the state are taking new action.
Starting Wednesday, Hoboken will be reinstating its mask mandate for indoor commercial facilities.
A line of people about 100 deep in Linden, some saying they were too sick to speak with CBS2, stood in the cold on Wednesday night.
With a surge in COVID-19 infections, the city of Paterson is working to step up its vaccine efforts.
It was about spreading holiday cheer at Eastside Park in Paterson because it wouldn't be Christmas without Santa and Christmas carols.
Former New York Giants Center Shaun O'Hara will be among the former players doing their part to encourage people to get vaccinated.
Filming took place in August of 2019. Mayor Andre Sayegh said the production generated tons of money for businesses in the area.
Flames consumed the second floor of the main building involved and spread to two other homes.
More than six million people in New Jersey are fully vaccinated. That includes people who work, study or live in the Garden State.
The New Jersey native was ready to perform at the Rolling Loud music festival, but federal agents moved in before he hit the stage at Citi Field.
The suspect eventually collided with an NJ Transit bus and the Amazon van became stuck on railroad tracks.
Suffolk County Police Commissioner Kevin Catalina blasted CVS for not releasing the surveillance video to police.
Smith previously played young Nala in "The Lion King" on Broadway.
Trees will be turned into wood chips that are used to nourish other trees and plants across New York City.
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.
Suffolk County Police Commissioner Kevin Catalina blasted CVS for not releasing the surveillance video to police.
Trees will be turned into wood chips that are used to nourish other trees and plants across New York City.
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.
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.
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.
Forecast model data continues to suggest that a general 4–8-inch snowfall is likely with this system.
We've issued a First Alert Weather Day for Friday evening into Saturday morning due to snow.
It's a First Alert Weather Day as a mixture of snow and rain move through the Tri-State Area Tuesday morning.
Smith previously played young Nala in "The Lion King" on Broadway.
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.
Forecast model data continues to suggest that a general 4–8-inch snowfall is likely with this system.
We've issued a First Alert Weather Day for Friday evening into Saturday morning due to snow.
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.
It's a First Alert Weather Day for Friday evening into Saturday morning due to accumulating snow that could be heavy at times.
In Levittown, volunteers spent Christmas morning making dreams come true for children from struggling families.
Forecast model data continues to suggest that a general 4–8-inch snowfall is likely with this system.
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.
A federal judge has given a green light to New York's so-called Green Light Law, rejecting the Trump administration's bid to stop the state from giving people driver's licenses without having them prove they're in the country legally.
Leaders in Paterson, N.J., are pushing back against Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard's remarks suggesting the city is working to impose Islamic law.
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.
There are at least 500 sudden and unexpected deaths in the city each year, and in roughly a fifth of those cases, a genetic cause can be detected.
UnitedHealthcare and NewYork-Presbyterian have roughly two weeks to reach an agreement or thousands of Medicare Advantage members could be forced to find care elsewhere.
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.
Adam Pelech scored the tiebreaking goal late in the third period, and the New York Islanders beat the New Jersey Devils 2-1 on Tuesday night.
Taylor Raddysh and Alexis Lafreniere scored 68 seconds apart in a five-goal third period for the New York Rangers in a 7-3 win over the Washington Capitals on Tuesday.
Anthony Edwards scored 38 points to help the Minnesota Timberwolves beat former teammate Karl-Anthony Towns for the first time and hold off the New York Knicks 115-104.
Michael Porter Jr. scored 28 points, as the Brooklyn Nets beat the Philadelphia 76ers 114-106.
The Mets jettisoned another core player Monday, trading second baseman Jeff McNeil to the Athletics for minor league right-hander Yordan Rodriguez.
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 Davis Center in Harlem is now open for its first winter season after technical delays.
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 has the latest on the powerful storm set to bring significant snow.
CBS News New York's Tony Sadiku has a look at the First Alert Weather forecast. as a powerful snow storm heads our way.
In addition to discussing preparations for the storm, officials also spoke about the killing of a CVS worker in Lindenhurst on Christmas.
The weeklong celebration occurs each year from Dec. 26-Jan. 1. It was created in 1966 as a non-religious way for African Americans to reconnect with ancestral roots.
Chopper 2 was over the scene as crews rushed to Westwood Drive South in West Orange, N.J. around 5 a.m. Friday morning.
