Paterson, N.J. rejects proposal to fine people sleeping in public spaces
Elected officials in Paterson, New Jersey have voted down a proposal that would fine or jail people sleeping in public spaces.
Larry Doby Field in Paterson, N.J. getting $2.8 million makeover
An athletic field in New Jersey named for baseball and civil rights icon Larry Doby is getting a $2.8 million makeover.
Tri-State Area lawmakers push to repeal SALT cap
With the inauguration of Donald Trump coming next week, there's a new push to repeal the so-called SALT cap on state and local tax deductions.
L.A. wildfire victims to get big care package from people of Summit, N.J.
A community in New Jersey is coming together in a grassroots way to help the victims of the Los Angeles wildfires.
Palestinians, Israelis in Tri-State Area cautiously optimistic about ceasefire
American families of Israeli hostages being held in Gaza have been in contact with negotiators as a draft deal for a ceasefire in Gaza and the release of hostages has been agreed to in principle, CBS News has learned.
Montclair schools closed after staff member posts threat, police say
Schools in Montclair, N.J. were closed Monday due to a security concern, but officials now say the threat was "neutralized."
New Jersey teens star in reality cooking competition
From sizzling shrimp to grilling chicken, the culinary arts students at Newark Vocational High School know they way around a kitchen.
Gov. Hochul says spate of subway crime "cannot continue," wants to change laws
Gov. Kathy Hochul says the recent surge in violence in the subway "cannot continue." She says she will include new legislation in the executive budget to change New York's involuntary commitment standards.
New Jersey officials vow to keep congestion pricing fight alive
We're just days away from the start of congestion pricing, which the MTA says will begin as planned on Sunday, but New Jersey officials are vowing to keep the fight alive to stop it.
Jimmy Carter's time with Habitat for Humanity started with success in NYC
Jimmy Carter's work with Habitat for Humanity started in 1984 with the renovation of the Mascot Flats building in New York City.
Water being distributed in Edison, N.J. after large water main break
Authorities are distributing bottled water in Edison, N.J. after a water main break left thousands of residents without any to drink, bathe or cook with.
New Jersey water main break impacts thousands of homes, businesses
Crews are trying to repair a massive water main break that left thousands in Edison, New Jersey with little or no water pressure.
Odd tap water odor, taste persists in Central New Jersey
Some residents in Central New Jersey say their water still has an odd taste and odor, forcing them to drink bottled water this holiday season.
New Jersey drone pilot says most sightings are easily explained
A New Jersey drone pilot says most sightings are easily explained after people have been reporting mysterious drones in the state for weeks.
FAA bans drones over New Jersey towns, New York infrastructure sites
The mysterious drones seen flying over New Jersey and several other East Coast states have prompted a ban from the FAA.