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Every artist wants their work to be appreciated. But this artist from New Jersey takes a different approach.
City officials say they will bring the vaccines to residents as a way to increase access and address hesitancy.
Thick smoke was seen and there was a huge firefighter response on Temple Street near Circle Avenue.
In an effort to vaccinate 70% of it's population, Paterson is addressing COVID vaccine hesitancy amongst its Muslim population.
Two Paterson police officers have been stripped of their guns and are facing federal charges.
Paterson firefighters responded to a call just after midnight about an injured man at the base of the Great Falls.
The nearly 90-year-old stadium was the home of the New York Black Yankees and New York Cubans of the Negro Leagues in the '30s and '40s.
According to the Passaic County prosecutor's office, 38-year-old Yanit Valdez lit paper towels on fire after getting into an argument with a resident inside an apartment.
Paterson police are taking extra measures to curb gun violence.
Now the district is preparing to reopen, while the teachers union is pushing back.
Mayor Andre Sayegh and the Paterson Police Department say the new plan focuses on getting guns off the street.
Rep. Bill Pascrell (D) says the historic relief package is one of the most important pieces of legislation he's ever voted on.
It follows Gov. Phil Murphy's recent decision to add all kindergarten through 12th grade school employees to the vaccine eligibility list.
Monday to Friday this week, the ten Ho-Ho-Kus businesses are collecting items ranging from canned food to person hygiene to baby supplies, and each will donate a portion of proceeds to Oasis.
The first recall was issued on Feb. 19 for Queso Fresco cheese from El Abuelito Cheese Company.
Neighbors said the collision was at such a high rate of speed, the vehicles were broken down to pieces.
The products were sold in New York, New Jersey, Connecticut and Pennsylvania, and have sell by dates through March 28, 2021.
Private donors like Shaquille O'Neil and Fortune 500 companies have contributed $10 million.
The New Jersey Attorney General's Office is investigating alleged misconduct by Paterson police officers.
Roughly 20% of the Paterson Fire Department are people of color.
New data shows the vaccination rates for Black and Brown Americans are dramatically lower than white Americans - specifically Black men.
The mayor of Paterson, New Jersey is taking tech out of COVID vaccines by offering the shots to people the old-fashioned way. Many say they'd rather wait in line for hours than wait online for months.
It's no secret homeowners around here pay a pretty penny in property taxes. So when in 2017 state and local tax deductions -- or SALT -- were capped at $10,000, it hit hard.
New Jersey health care workers were grateful to be back for their second dose of the COVID-19 vaccine as the state and country deal with a shortage.
Hundreds of people in New Jersey stood in line out in the cold Friday morning to get the COVID vaccine.
If not for his brave actions, the baby girl might not be alive.
Drumming, dance and hands-on workshops marked the 18th year the Brooklyn Children's Museum is hosting what leaders call New York City's largest family Kwanzaa festival.
It happened at the corner of Warburton and Ashburton Avenues at around 1:15 p.m.
A major winter storm is barreling down on the Tri-State Area, as New York and New Jersey both declared a state of emergency.
Suffolk County Police Commissioner Kevin Catalina blasted CVS for not releasing the surveillance video to police.
If not for his brave actions, the baby girl might not be alive.
Drumming, dance and hands-on workshops marked the 18th year the Brooklyn Children's Museum is hosting what leaders call New York City's largest family Kwanzaa festival.
It happened at the corner of Warburton and Ashburton Avenues at around 1:15 p.m.
A major winter storm is barreling down on the Tri-State Area, as New York and New Jersey both declared a state of emergency.
Suffolk County Police Commissioner Kevin Catalina blasted CVS for not releasing the surveillance video to police.
A major winter storm is barreling down on the Tri-State Area, as New York and New Jersey both declared a state of emergency.
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.
A major winter storm is barreling down on the Tri-State Area, as New York and New Jersey both declared a state of emergency.
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.
A major winter storm is barreling down on the Tri-State Area, as New York and New Jersey both declared a state of emergency.
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.
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.
Drumming, dance and hands-on workshops marked the 18th year the Brooklyn Children's Museum is hosting what leaders call New York City's largest family Kwanzaa festival.
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 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.
Video from a home surveillance camera shows NYPD Officer Freddy Cerpa saving the life of the unresponsive 1-year-old girl. CBS News New York's Dave Carlin reports.
Snow has been coming down heavy in Westchester County and other parts of the NYC area in the early hours of the major winter storm.
Trees will be turned into wood chips that are used to nourish other trees and plants across New York City.
The numbers stand seven feet tall high above 1 Times Square.
Now in its 18th year, museum leaders say the event has become the largest family Kwanzaa celebration in New York City and a yearly tradition for many Brooklyn families.
