Firefighters Defy Elements, Rescue Man At Base Of Great Falls
Paterson firefighters responded to a call just after midnight about an injured man at the base of the Great Falls.
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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.
The pandemic has just brought so many hardships to so many of our neighbors, but it has also served as an inspiration.
The holiday challenges people to find ways to improve their communities, and this year many are finding that opportunity at their local food pantries.
The approach comes as the city announces overall crime dropped 17% in 2020 compared to 2019, but the city's mayor acknowledges the record rise in homicides, up 42%, and shootings, up 30%, needs to be tackled.
The state took over back in 1991 after years of academic and management issues.
Paterson officials say if the pilot program runs smoothly, the city will expand it to 150 officers.
Polling locations in New York City and New Jersey received threats early Tuesday morning.
Today marks Election Day 2025 in NYC, and the mayoral race between Zohran Mamdani, Andrew Cuomo and Curtis Sliwa is coming down to the wire.
Former Vice President Dick Cheney, one of the most powerful people to hold the office, has died, his family says. He was 84.
Club Calvi had three choices for its next book: "This is the Next Kingdom" by Jaquira Díaz, "Bad Bad Girl" by Gish Jen, and "Workhorse" by Caroline Palmer.
"Wicked" star Jonathan Bailey has been named People magazine's 2025 Sexiest Man Alive.
Today marks Election Day 2025 in NYC, and the mayoral race between Zohran Mamdani, Andrew Cuomo and Curtis Sliwa is coming down to the wire.
New Yorkers should have plenty of time to cast their ballots before voting ends, but turnout is expected to be very high this year.
New York City students interested in medicine are gaining experience before they even graduate, thanks to the program at Maimonides Health in Brooklyn.
After a failed $13 million attempt to launch ferry service from Kaiser Park, the city is testing new waters off Steeplechase Pier.
Developers and advocates believe that within a decade the Gowanus Canal in Brooklyn will be "transformed."
Today is a First Alert Weather Day as we deal with the messy conditions, especially during the evening commute.
The system is expected to arrive sometime between Wednesday night and Thursday morning, with heavy rain, strong winds and coastal flooding.
The weekend is shaping up to be pretty decent, albeit on the cool side.
In the last few years, New York City has not had much snow, due to mild and dry winters.
A nor'easter that soaked the NYC area Sunday and Monday brought more than 4 inches of rainfall and winds above 60 mph.
Polling locations in New York City and New Jersey received threats early Tuesday morning.
Nick Mangold's family, friends and former New York Jets teammates celebrated his life and legacy.
Several polls have given Sherrill, a Democrat, a narrow lead, but a recent one shows a virtual tie.
Gov. Phil Murphy sent members of the National Guard to emergency food organizations after funding for SNAP benefits lapsed.
Officials there said a staffing shortage was to blame for delays Sunday of up to three hours and a ground stoppage.
The man with severe cognitive disabilities disappeared on Halloween and was found among the NYC Marathon crowd.
Omer Neutra, a Plainview, N.Y. native, was a captain with the IDF when he was kidnapped and killed by Hamas in the Oct. 7, 2023 attacks.
There's a crackdown in Suffolk County on Long Island on unlicensed limo drivers who aren't properly insured or registered with the state, and don't have safety equipment.
The National Weather Service reported 1.85 inches in Central Park, breaking the previous daily rainfall record of 1.64 inches set in 1917.
Amanda Fraser, 23, is charged with attempted murder in connection to the elder abuse case in Massapequa.
Today marks Election Day 2025 in NYC, and the mayoral race between Zohran Mamdani, Andrew Cuomo and Curtis Sliwa is coming down to the wire.
Former Vice President Dick Cheney, one of the most powerful people to hold the office, has died, his family says. He was 84.
New Yorkers should have plenty of time to cast their ballots before voting ends, but turnout is expected to be very high this year.
After a failed $13 million attempt to launch ferry service from Kaiser Park, the city is testing new waters off Steeplechase Pier.
Several polls have given Sherrill, a Democrat, a narrow lead, but a recent one shows a virtual tie.
New York City students interested in medicine are gaining experience before they even graduate, thanks to the program at Maimonides Health in Brooklyn.
Anxiety disorders are the most common mental health challenges in the U.S., according to the National Alliance on Mental Health.
The next time you're buying something sweet at a New York City restaurant, you may notice a new warning comes with it.
The newly expanded facility will serve more than 30,000 children annually and is the borough's only pediatric trauma center.
The Womb Bus offers an opportunity for new and expecting moms to form a special bond.
"Wicked" star Jonathan Bailey has been named People magazine's 2025 Sexiest Man Alive.
Diane Ladd, the actor known for her Oscar-nominated roles in "Alice Doesn't Live Here Anymore," "Wild at Heart," and "Rambling Rose" has died.
Prince Andrew is being stripped of his titles and must surrender his lease to Royal Lodge, according to a statement from Buckingham Palace.
Five people have been federally charged in connection with the 2023 overdose death of actor Robert De Niro's grandson and two others, authorities said Thursday.
Tuesday's gathering was designed to celebrate the men and women from across the country who have risked their own lives to save others.
Towns also grabbed 13 rebounds as the Knicks stayed perfect at home with a 119-102 victory on Monday.
Cam Thomas had 25 points and Nic Claxton chipped in 19 in the 125-109 loss on Monday as Brooklyn fell to 0-7.
The fifth-ranked Red Storm got balanced scoring an big contribution from their prized transfers in a 108-74 win on Monday.
Nick Mangold's family, friends and former New York Jets teammates celebrated his life and legacy.
Cutter Gauthier and Beckett Sennecke each had a goal and an assist, goalie Lukas Dostal made 32 saves, and the Anaheim Ducks beat the New Jersey Devils 4-1 on Sunday night.
New York City students interested in medicine are gaining experience before they even graduate, thanks to the program at Maimonides Health in Brooklyn.
After a failed $13 million attempt to launch ferry service from Kaiser Park, the city is testing new waters off Steeplechase Pier.
Before the days of Google Maps, the Queens-native found street views in library books.
Officials say the site for a new elementary school in Brooklyn is safe, but some are skeptical because of lingering contamination from a decades-old Superfund site.
From Greenpoint community gardens to Governor's Island orchards, New Yorkers are reconnecting with the city's agricultural past through historic fruit trees.
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.
The New York City mayoral race between Democrat Zohran Mamdani, independent Andrew Cuomo and Republican Curtis Sliwa is coming down to the wire. CBS News New York's Elijah Westbrook reports.
In addition to high-profile races for New York City mayor and New Jersey governor, voters will also decide on the race for Jersey City mayor, as well as Westchester and Nassau County executives, among others.
It's Election Day in New Jersey, where Democrat Mikie Sherrill and Republican Jack Ciattarelli are running a closely watched race for governor. CBS News New York's Christina Fan reports.
Bomb threats targeted several New Jersey locations, while in Manhattan the NYPD and federal authorities investigated what police sources describe as an "elaborate swatting attempt" targeting three polling sites. CBS News New York's Tim McNicholas reports.
State leaders say law enforcement investigated and determined "there are no credible threats. CBS News New York's Christina Fan has more on Election Day in the Garden State.
