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NBA legends celebrate opening of Earl Monroe School's permanent campus in South Bronx
The Earl Monroe New Renaissance Basketball School celebrated a major milestone Thursday with the official dedication of its new permanent campus in the South Bronx. Students, educators, NBA legends and community leaders gathered to mark the opening of the five-story, 69,000-square-foot building, which will serve as the long-term home of the specialized high school focused on careers in the business of basketball. The school first opened five years ago in a rented space.
3 injured, including infant, in multi-car crash in Linden, NJ
Three people were injured in a multi-car crash that shut down a street in Linden, New Jersey, on Monday afternoon. Surveillance video appears to show a dark Jeep SUV speeding down East Linden Avenue just before 3 p.m. The Jeep passes other slower-moving traffic. Then not one but two police cruisers are seen with their flashing lights right behind that vehicle.
More than 600 stolen cars recovered at Port Newark, officials say
More than 600 stolen vehicles worth an estimated $36 million have been recovered at the Port of New York and New Jersey over the past year, according to U.S. Customs and Border Protection. Officials said many of the vehicles were stolen from communities across New Jersey and other parts of the country before being intercepted at the port. Many of the high-end cars were destined for West Africa and the Dominican Republic, according to CBP officials.
Nor'easter concerns prompt state of emergency in New Jersey, voluntary evacuations in one town
A state of emergency has been declared in New Jersey, and down the Jersey Shore, emergency officials in one town have issued a voluntary evacuation notice. Shore towns are bracing for this weekend's nor'easter and the flooding that could come with it. Gov. Mikie Sherrill put Atlantic, Burlington, Cape May, Cumberland, Middlesex, Monmouth, Ocean and Salem counties under a state of emergency starting 5 p.m. Friday.
Nor'easter concerns prompt state of emergency in New Jersey, voluntary evacuations in one town
A state of emergency has been declared in New Jersey, and down the Jersey Shore, emergency officials in one town have issued a voluntary evacuation notice. Shore towns are bracing for this weekend's nor'easter and the flooding that could come with it. Friday, strong winds and huge waves were already lashing the Jersey Shore. In the flood-prone Manasquan, a significant flooding event is expected with high tides forecast to run 4 feet above normal.
Citing recent ICE arrests, Passaic, NJ postpones annual Mexican Independence Day parade
The Mexican Independence Day Parade in Passaic, a major cultural tradition in New Jersey, is on hold. The parade, which is usually held toward the end of September, has been postponed, with officials citing concerns about recent arrests by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement The decision is disappointing residents and business owners.
Video shows man stealing money from kids' lemonade stand in New Jersey
A summertime tradition took an unexpected turn after a man was caught on camera stealing money from a kids' lemonade stand in New Jersey. It happened on Aug. 19 when four boys stepped away from the stand in Bergen County for a moment. Video showed a man coming up, grabbing the container with about $50 in earnings and walking away. But the children didn't lose their money for long.
Inundated residents in New Jersey again cleaning up after latest flash flooding
Parts of New Jersey are again in the crosshairs of strong storms. A severe thunderstorm warning was issued in southern Ocean County until 3:15 p.m. Friday.
Bayonne, NJ., heading to Little League World Series after beating Darien, Conn. in Metro Region Tournament
Bayonne, New Jersey , is heading to the Little League World Series after beating Darien, Connecticut, in the Metro Region Tournament championship on Friday. The New Jersey state champions beat the Connecticut state champs, 8-6. Comeback victory for Bayonne Right out of the gate, both teams were swinging for the fences with Connecticut securing a lead early on.
Video shows 8-foot python pulled from NJ backyard after eating a possum
A massive 8-foot python was found in a New Jersey backyard The 40-pound snake is now safely back in a cage, but not before it gave residents in Freehold a scare. The snake was spotted last week in the backyard of Leslie and Edward Daley. It was slithering slowly, with a full belly. "I was watering my flowers last Friday around 4 and I saw something yellow moving very slowly across the front of my shed. And then his tail was 8 feet behind him," Freehold resident Leslie Daley said.
New Jersey communities again flooded with rain as strong storms move through
A Tornado Warning was issued in Sussex and Warren Counties in New Jersey Tuesday afternoon as officials prepared for another round of storms across the state. The warning expired at 2:15, only to be followed by a Severe Thunderstorm Warning. Radar estimated rainfall totals in portions of Morris County were up to 6.4 inches at around 11 p.m. In Essex County, the same estimate found 4.7 inches of rain. Video from Paterson showed several flooded, stalled cars and deep water.
New Jersey communities again flooded with rain as strong storms move through
Click here for updates on this story NEW JERSEY (WCBS) -- A Tornado Warning was issued in Sussex and Warren Counties in New Jersey Tuesday afternoon as officials prepared for another round of storms across the state. The warning expired at 2:15, only to be followed by a Severe Thunderstorm Warning. Radar estimated rainfall totals in portions of Morris County were up to 6.4 inches at around 11 p.m. In Essex County, the same estimate found 4.7 inches of rain.
New e-bike, electric scooter licensing rules, penalties take effect in NJ this weekend. Here's what to know
Nick Caloway New rules for e-bikes and electric scooters take effect in New Jersey on Sunday. They bring new age requirements, licensing rules and penalties for violations. New requirements Under the new law, e-bike and electric scooter riders have to be at least 15 years old. Riders of all ages must wear helmets, and get a license and registration. "[At ages] 15 and 16, you can go get a moped license," Woodbridge Police Sgt. Joseph Angelo said.
Robots are hitting the streets of Hoboken, N.J., to improve accessibility for pedestrians
Robots that look like "WALL-E" are starting to roam around Hoboken, New Jersey, as the city aims to improve accessibility for pedestrians. Hoboken officials announced residents will see Daxbot robots traveling along sidewalks starting Monday. They will be collecting engineering data to improve ADA accessibility. They will also assess curb ramps, push buttons, crosswalks and park pathways.
Leftovers from World Cup watch parties are feeding the needy in New Jersey
Click here for updates on this story NEW JERSEY (WCBS) -- A New Jersey charity is on a mission to make sure nothing goes to waste at 2026 Men's World Cup celebrations in the state. Table to Table, a Saddle Brook-based nonprofit, launched an initiative to save leftover food from FIFA watch parties and get it to those who need it most all over northern and central Jersey. As soccer fan fever spreads across the Garden State, so do the crowds and the food.
6 women and girls splashed with acid in apparent targeted attack in Jersey City, officials say
Click here for updates on this story JERSEY CITY, New Jersey (WCBS) -- Six women and girls had acid thrown on them in Jersey City on Monday night, officials said. It happened at around 7:30 p.m. in front of a house on Wilkinson Avenue near Ocean Avenue in the Greenville neighborhood. Here's what we know The victims, which include three teenagers, were standing outside the building when two suspects drove past them on a moped and threw what police believe was sulfuric acid at them.
6 women and girls splashed with acid in apparent targeted attack in Jersey City, officials say
Click here for updates on this story JERSEY CITY, New Jersey (WCBS) -- Six women and girls had acid thrown on them in Jersey City on Monday night, officials said. It happened at around 7:30 p.m. in front of a house on Wilkinson Avenue near Ocean Avenue in the Greenville neighborhood. Here's what we know The victims, which include three teenagers, were standing outside the building when two suspects drove past them on a moped and threw what police believe was sulfuric acid at them.
Iconic New Jersey hot dog joint getting pushed out after 90 years for luxury high-rise, owners say Microsoft Cares About Your Privacy
An iconic New Jersey hot dog stand that's been in business for nearly 90 years could be getting pushed out for new luxury apartments and a Whole Foods. The owners of Boulevard Drinks in Jersey City's Journal Square said new building owners gave them until the end of May to get out, but they're putting up a fight to avoid closing for good. "A landmark in Jersey City" The hot dog joint has been an institution for generations of commuters and locals looking for a quick bite in Journal Square Plaza.
NYPD mounted horse seen on viral video stopping purse snatcher is a rescue. Here's Kelly's story.
Click here for updates on this story NEW YORK, New York (WCBS) -- There was incredible body-cam footage last week of an NYPD officer on horseback chasing down a suspected purse snatcher in Manhattan. If you thought that was great story, wait until you hear about the hero horse's journey to the police department. Kelly's road from the track to law enforcement It was a moment that quickly went viral as the mounted officer and his horse helped take down a thief on the Upper West Side.
2 jets on the ground at Newark Liberty International Airport come into contact
Nick Caloway There was a scare at Newark Liberty International Airport Tuesday when two planes made contact on the ground. The incident forced both planes back to the gate. There were no injuries. It happened just after 10 a.m. when a Singapore Airlines jet pushed back from Terminal B, clipping the tail of a Spirit Airlines plane that was parked nearby for deicing. The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey said no one was hurt, but hundreds of travelers found themselves going nowhere.
Phillipsburg, NJ., under state of emergency due to sinkholes
There's a state of emergency in Phillipsburg, New Jersey, after two sinkholes opened up. One of them swallowed a dump truck. No injuries have been reported, but so far there's no timeline for when repair work might be done. Several homes in jeopardy "When we brought one of the dump trucks in, one of our contractors came in with a dump truck, it actually broke through a separate portion of the roadway. And that exposed more issues," Phillipsburg Mayor Randy Piazza Jr. said.
New community grocer, café opens on Marietta Square to address food access
A new community-focused grocery store and café is now open on Marietta Square, aiming to bring locally sourced food and everyday essentials closer to residents in an area that some have long considered a food desert. Asher & Rose Grocers opened its doors in late January, offering a mix of locally made products, prepared foods, fresh produce, and a café — all with an emphasis on supporting nearby farmers and producers. "We have local oils.
Cobb County to open drive‑thru service for court fine payments
Drive‑thrus make everything from banking to burgers easier. Now, Cobb County is adding court fines to the list. The Cobb County State Court is set to launch a drive‑thru payment service designed to make paying certain fines faster and more convenient, without the need to enter the courthouse. The new service will operate out of a former bank building on Waddell Street in Marietta, about two blocks from the Cobb County Courthouse.
Fuel spill at Atlanta's airport contaminates Flint River, raising concerns over water safety and transparency
A fuel spill at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport is contaminating a nearby river and sparking outcry from environmental advocates and residents, who say airport officials aren't doing enough to keep the waterway clean. The spill, which happened on Friday, is still being quietly cleaned up. So far, the airport has not disclosed how the incident occurred or how much fuel was released.
Staten Island irked as DSNY snow-removal crews move to Brooklyn
People on Staten Island are irked after New York City Department of Sanitation snow-removal crews were moved to Brooklyn while they're still digging out from the biggest snowstorm in years.Frustration boiled over for Borough President Vito Fossella on Friday when he learned the Staten Island-based DSNY workers were reassigned to help with snow cleanup elsewhere."Staten Island became second-class citizens a couple of days ago," Fossella said.Snow piled up after winter stormRoads on Staten...
Large, separate fires burn through Bronx building, home
A Bronx building was destroyed by fire early Wednesday morning, with the brutally cold temperatures proving to be a major challenge for firefighters.Just after 4 a.m., flames ripped through a three-story building on Adee Avenue and White Plains Road in the Allerton section of the borough, the FDNY said. The blaze quickly grew to four alarms, with more than 200 firefighters and EMS personnel responding.The building had a bodega and an auto shop on the ground floor and multiple apartments upstairs.
New York School Monitor Save Choking First Grader. It's His Third Cafeteria Rescue.
Click here for updates on this story NEW YORK (WCBS) -- A New York school security guard jumped into action by performing the Heimlich maneuver on a little girl who was choking. Surveillance video captured the moment he saved her life in the cafeteria. Tyreek Johnson is a school monitor at Vails Gait STEAM Academy in New Windsor. In November, he rushed over to first-grader Liyah Ventura when he saw her choking on a pretzel. "I was trying to pat her back, and I realized that that wasn't working.
Drone assists in rescue of dog that traveled 20+ miles after escaping from car on NJ Turnpike
Click here for updates on this story WOODBRIDGE, New Jersey (WCBS) -- Drone technology is being credited with helping find a lost dog that escaped from a car during a pit stop last weekend on the New Jersey Turnpike. The 9-year-old dog named Abbie was on the move from a South Carolina animal rescue to her forever home on Saturday when she got loose in East Brunswick. She was later tracked to Woodbridge - more than 20 miles away.
Drone assists in rescue of dog that traveled 20+ miles after escaping from car on NJ Turnpike
Click here for updates on this story WOODBRIDGE, New Jersey (WCBS) -- Drone technology is being credited with helping find a lost dog that escaped from a car during a pit stop last weekend on the New Jersey Turnpike. The 9-year-old dog named Abbie was on the move from a South Carolina animal rescue to her forever home on Saturday when she got loose in East Brunswick. She was later tracked to Woodbridge - more than 20 miles away.
Newark, NJ., animal shelter urgently needs foster homes for dogs after roof collapse
The recent snowfall is causing some major headaches at a New Jersey animal shelter.The Associated Humane Societies in Newark is now scrambling to find foster homes for dozens of dogs.Kennel partially uninhabitable due to roof damageLate Sunday night, snow from a neighboring business fell onto AHS Newark, crashing through the roof and rendering some of the kennel uninhabitable."Suddenly, there was this tremendous boom," employee Olivia Gonzalez said.
Tulsi Gabbard suggests Paterson, NJ is working to impose Islamic law, prompting fierce backlash
Leaders in Paterson, New Jersey, are pushing back against Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard's remarks over the weekend suggesting the city is working to impose Islamic law.Here's what Gabbard said During a speech at Turning Point USA's AmericaFest event in Phoenix on Saturday, Gabbard claimed that groups like the Council on American-Islamic Relations, or CAIR, issued a call to action to implement Sharia Law in the U.S."Their fundamental ideology is antithetical to the foundation...
Couple married for 75 years shares their secret
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Rabid coyote attacks man in Saddle River, N.J., latest in recent spate of attacks
Click here for updates on this story SADDLE RIVER, New Jersey (WCBS) -- A man was attacked by a rabid coyote in Saddle River, New Jersey, on Tuesday. Police said it happened while victim Mike Vincent was working in his yard in the area of Oak Road. He was knocked to the ground and bitten repeatedly, and had to fight his way to safety. There have been at least four coyote attacks in Bergen County in recent weeks, in Saddle River and Woodcliff Lake.
Georgia doctors and survivors urge women to get screened during Breast Cancer Awareness Month
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and experts are hoping younger women are paying attention. Recent data released by the American Cancer Society show a growing number of women younger than 50 are being diagnosed with the disease. Young women are almost twice as likely to develop cancer as men of the same age. That gap has widened by over 30% since the early 2000s. Latosha Key McDade is one of the many women who had been diagnosed with breast cancer at a young age.
Families of victims in double murder-suicide planning to sue police
By Nick Caloway Click here for updates on this story New York ( WCBS, WLNY) - The families of a couple killed in a double murder-suicide in New Jersey plan to sue both local and state police. The brutal murders of Lauren Semanchik, 33, and her 29-year-old boyfriend, Tyler Webb, in early August shook Franklin Township. Investigators say New Jersey State Police Sgt. Ricardo Santos, Semanchik's ex-boyfriend, killed the couple before turning the gun on himself.
Plainfield, New Jersey storms blamed for at least 3 deaths, officials say
Click here for updates on this story New Jersey (WCBS, WLNY) -- Three people were killed when severe thunderstorms swept through New Jersey on Thursday night, officials say. A spokesperson for the city of Plainfield said two men were killed when a tree fell onto a vehicle they were in. The victims have been identified as 79-year-old Rocco Sansone and 29-year-old Brian Ernesto Valladares. "Our hearts are heavy today.
New Jersey shop provides employment opportunities for people with autism
WCBS via CNN Newsource A New Jersey business is helping people with autism find meaningful employment when they often struggle to find work. At Beloved Bath in Maplewood Published April 3, 2025 11:47 AM By Nick Caloway Click here for updates on this story MAPLEWOOD, New Jersey (WCBS) — A New Jersey business is helping people with autism find meaningful employment when they often struggle to find work.
Newest sinkhole on Rt. 80 in Wharton, N.J. prompts concerns for local businesses
The new sinkhole on Rt. 80 in Wharton, N.J. is creating even more concern for local residents and businesses there. The small town has been coping with a big traffic problem. The new sinkhole opening up Wednesday was unwelcome, to say the least. At the Townsquare Diner on Rt. 15, owners say business is down 40%. “There’s a lot of traffic out there. But they’re not stopping because they’re late going to work in the morning,” owner Costa Sedereas said.
Portal North Bridge's third and final arch is now in place. It's a major milestone in the project.
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Sinkhole keeping I-80 eastbound in Wharton, New Jersey shut. Here's what experts think caused it.
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New Jersey woman hoping to make history at 2025 Grammys
Search query New Jersey woman hoping to make history at 2025 Grammys Thu, February 6, 2025 at 5:32 PM UTC WEST NEW YORK, N.J. — A woman from New Jersey is trying to make history at the Grammy Awards this weekend. Divinity Roxx has been inspiring children and adults through music for decades. She toured with Beyonce as bass player and musical director. Now, her album "World Wide Playdate" is nominated for Best Children's Music Album at the 67th Annual Grammy Awards.
TikTok video falsely claimed ICE raided popular restaurant, business owner says
By Nick Caloway Click here for updates on this story WEST NEW YORK, New Jersey (WCBS) — A viral video claims there was an Immigration and Customs Enforcement raid at a popular restaurant in New Jersey, but the owner says the whole thing was a hoax. He said it’s having a devastating impact on business.
Wild video shows police rescuing 11-year-old who fell through ice in New Jersey
A little boy is lucky to be alive after falling through the ice on a lake in Monmouth County, New Jersey. Video shows a police officer going into the frigid water to save the boy. West Long Branch Police Officer David Brosonski is seen trudging through the frigid, icy waters of Franklin Lake. He was first on the scene after the 11-year-old fell through the ice on Monday afternoon. "I know that the ice was several inches thick, possibly three inches thick.
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