2 teens shot in N.J. city as dozens of cars leave mysterious gathering
Two teenagers were injured early Monday in a shooting in Jersey City, officials said. Police responded to the area of St. Paul’s Avenue and Duffield Avenue for a report of shots fired at about 3:30 a.m., said Kimberly Wallace-Scalcione, a spokesperson for the city. A 19-year-old man was shot...
Judge says Hoboken luxury buildings can’t rent pricey units until they add affordable ones
The VINE residential development in Hoboken. Three buildings have charged up to $6,000 a month for units while violating the city’s affordable housing law, according to a judge. [ more › ]
NYC infant dead after mom’s boyfriend allegedly bashed in her skull during assault: cops
A Bronx infant has tragically died about a week after her mother’s boyfriend allegedly beat her so badly that doctors needed to remove a portion of her skull. Imani Mitchell, 1, was rushed to Harlem Hospital in critical condition after Jerome Thomas – who was watching her the evening of Aug. 28 – allegedly “struck...
New York Parents, Students, Staff React Positively to First Week of School Cellphone Ban
New York students just underwent their first week of school with a bell-to-bell cellphone ban aimed at improving learning outcomes and fostering face-to-face social connection. Parents, students, and staff largely had positive reactions to the new policy in comments to CBS News. “At first, I was really torn up about...
Utah girl featured in Times Square as part of Down syndrome awareness
SALT LAKE CITY — A Utah woman and her mom made the trip to New York City for a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, and a huge trip for a big impact. Aubry Alldredge will see her face on the jumbotron in Times Square after she was recently chosen to appear in a video celebrating those with Down syndrome.
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Solomon: ‘If your [Jersey City] landlord breaks the law, we will freeze your rent’
Jersey City Ward E Councilman James Solomon, a mayoral candidate, is introducing three rent protection ordinances, including one that would allow tenants to freeze rents for landlords that break the rules. “Too often, corporate landlords in our city have been getting away with violating or stretching the rules. It’s...
Another unexplained big bang rocks N.J. towns. Here’s what they’ve ruled out.
It's the second time in a week neighbors reported hearing a really loud explosion sound.
Sheriff’s officers accused of stealing
Three Essex County Sheriff’s officers have been charged with stealing from an East Orange home where they were executing a search warrant. “These charges reflect our unwavering commitment to transparency and accountability,” Prosecutor Theodore N. Stephens II said. “No one is above the law and when law enforcement...
30-year-old man fatally struck, driver left but returned to scene
No official charges have been filed and the identity of the victim is still pending family notification.
NYPD Commissioner Tisch says she’s ‘revolted’ by National Guard presence on big city streets
As Chicago braces for a surge of military troops, New York Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch said Monday she is "revolted" by the presence of the National Guard on big city streets.
