/ Local News New Jersey From CBSNews.com Sat, 07 Jun 2025 13:30:09 -0400 5 /news/ras-baraka-charge-dropped-alina-habba/ Newark Mayor Ras Baraka's federal trespassing charge has been dismissed, but Rep. LaMonica McIver is now facing charges. Tue, 20 May 2025 00:06:00 -0400 https://assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2025/05/09/689bd000-6611-40fe-a9ee-8565bdb639fd/thumbnail/60x60/c8e8d261293a6878890360015c0cb3bd/gettyimages-2213144885.jpg?v=8e774d26301ae5e7a27489083c0cf8b6 8bdfe0ed-237c-4edc-a039-b7906a3c50c4 /news/nj-transit-deal-strike-end/ NJ Transit and the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen reached a tentative deal Sunday that will end the strike. Mon, 19 May 2025 09:17:27 -0400 https://assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2025/05/18/bdf7827f-bf3b-487a-ad22-01f1b5ca8f45/thumbnail/60x60/64d5c6447cbcf170983a5ddc22e7df2f/ap25136512371438.jpg?v=8e774d26301ae5e7a27489083c0cf8b6 1be37160-4c8e-473f-bff4-2664623a4c07 /news/nj-transit-rail-strike-2025-starts/ NJ Transit rail engineers went on strike at 12:01 a.m. Friday, bringing train service to a screeching halt. Fri, 16 May 2025 12:19:00 -0400 https://assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2025/05/16/edb0d98c-9649-4f43-a235-7eba8a0795b0/thumbnail/60x60/8529f56774ef425b84e3b2bf35d27ee5/ap25136425816427.jpg?v=8e774d26301ae5e7a27489083c0cf8b6 b1b382af-7c84-40a0-98a9-c66b58dfecd9 /news/nj-transit-rail-strike-2025-midnight-deadline/ NJ Transit rail engineers will officially go on strike Friday​ after the union and the agency failed to reach an agreement. Thu, 15 May 2025 23:48:38 -0400 https://assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2025/05/15/4482500b-b6be-4ddf-a6f7-934ae116729d/thumbnail/60x60/d6b6260cd1ade9bc15030ad836f408b5/gettyimages-613736366.jpg?v=8e774d26301ae5e7a27489083c0cf8b6 cb08c3de-65a5-40e4-af68-1fdf40311551 /news/newark-mayor-ras-baraka-ice-arrest/ Federal prosecutors say they will take Newark Mayor Ras Baraka to trial after his arrest outside an ICE facility last week. Thu, 15 May 2025 18:23:00 -0400 https://assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2025/05/15/30791e1b-86cb-4855-9a46-3f7184efdf75/thumbnail/60x60/41fb644aff81fbdee3f86b4fd6c480a6/gettyimages-2214602588.jpg?v=8e774d26301ae5e7a27489083c0cf8b6 36a3782e-27bc-4d88-9cd5-8d011aa55b8b /news/gloucester-township-nj-abuse-kidnapping/ A couple in New Jersey has been arrested after they allegedly abused and confined a child in their home since 2018. Wed, 14 May 2025 23:30:48 -0400 https://assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2025/05/14/5f5fc711-f4e1-4bf7-a271-d872ddf275c5/thumbnail/60x60/8f99f64f490880170b337fa8cb410220/nj-child-abuse.jpg?v=8e774d26301ae5e7a27489083c0cf8b6 ad9e32dc-4ae1-424d-9a0e-c8642a57746c /news/edan-alexander-hamas-hostage-released-tenafly-new-jersey/ For the first time since American-Israeli Edan Alexander's release by Hamas​, his family is speaking publicly about what their son went through. Tue, 13 May 2025 19:02:00 -0400 https://assets2.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2025/05/12/de134eeb-02a8-4737-b320-7ea765527105/thumbnail/60x60/5670fd298dd5c94b99d01d5ecd056dc2/cbsn-fusion-how-release-of-us-israeli-hostage-edan-alexander-came-together-thumbnail.jpg?v=8e774d26301ae5e7a27489083c0cf8b6 4ecb8040-f771-4d1d-9157-93da91a5c34c /news/newark-liberty-international-airport-system-outage-delays-cancellations/ Yet another equipment outage at Newark Liberty International Airport​ caused a ground stop and widespread delays on Sunday. Mon, 12 May 2025 05:26:57 -0400 https://assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2025/05/11/d4569a9b-998c-496c-8f91-07427777d92b/thumbnail/60x60/2c7045311a59f19cceb99b9f64240351/630-dhaliwal-image-720.jpg?v=8e774d26301ae5e7a27489083c0cf8b6 f6604823-2a31-4f6d-962f-04066562704a /news/newark-new-jersey-mayor-arrested-body-cam-video/ The Department of Homeland Security released body cam video Saturday showing the moments federal officers arrested the mayor of Newark, New Jersey, at an ICE facility. Sat, 10 May 2025 23:25:20 -0400 https://assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2025/05/10/38c15c19-61a8-4ab6-b5c7-782e57cdce12/thumbnail/60x60/de0816cc52307956ef9e684538ebf9f3/newark-mayor-arrested-b-wcbsdunl-hi-res-still.jpg?v=8e774d26301ae5e7a27489083c0cf8b6 d6ad919a-379d-4d85-a3c9-603ad972b81f /news/mayor-ras-baraka-arrested-new-jersey-ice-facility/ Newark Mayor Ras Baraka was arrested at the Delaney Hall ICE detention center and charged with trespassing while visiting the facility with members of Congress. Sat, 10 May 2025 08:57:30 -0400 https://assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2025/05/09/689bd000-6611-40fe-a9ee-8565bdb639fd/thumbnail/60x60/c8e8d261293a6878890360015c0cb3bd/gettyimages-2213144885.jpg?v=8e774d26301ae5e7a27489083c0cf8b6 c3cf985c-a022-4aed-859c-c98dea4e6332 /news/newark-airport-air-traffic-control-outage-flight-delays/ Newark Liberty International Airport suffered another brief air traffic control outage Friday morning, the FAA confirmed. Fri, 09 May 2025 23:45:50 -0400 https://assets2.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2025/05/09/0446b478-6c01-4f61-80d2-81ffab60fa88/thumbnail/60x60/e81937fa6a168708df5ff72aeaf418a3/ap25125646911865.jpg?v=8e774d26301ae5e7a27489083c0cf8b6 d70be4bc-8160-4f2c-9e6f-64320bad66ed /news/faa-newark-liberty-international-airport-delays/ The FAA says it's taking immediate steps to alleviate the delays at Newark Airport​ that began more than a week ago​. Thu, 08 May 2025 06:30:25 -0400 https://assets2.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2025/05/07/28b8a51c-40ee-4994-9c61-6de19ec092e7/thumbnail/60x60/a5e84952c72e60636debf5c4fac86d55/sloan-12p-vo-newark-air-wcbsdtgh-hi-res-still.jpg?v=8e774d26301ae5e7a27489083c0cf8b6 33dc1eb4-1f92-479b-a703-01928dab0576 /news/hudson-river-helicopter-crash-ntsb-preliminary-report/ The National Transportation Safety Board has released its preliminary report on April's Hudson River helicopter crash​ that killed six. Wed, 07 May 2025 17:31:20 -0400 https://assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2025/04/16/96cc152a-ff55-43b1-8a3a-4b76a95d5bf5/thumbnail/60x60/4fce750fa200890969cfca5469b0bd09/devlin-5p-pkg-hudson-ri-wcbsdmai-hi-res-still-00-01-0622.jpg?v=8e774d26301ae5e7a27489083c0cf8b6 c927f1cd-3b58-4331-bc06-94f00c1459a0 /news/newark-airport-delays-air-traffic-control/ Newark Airport is facing a ninth day of delays and cancellations today, as an air traffic controller shortage continues. Tue, 06 May 2025 23:42:44 -0400 https://assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2025/05/06/81d773ac-eaf2-4ad7-b0c4-122ebd364b72/thumbnail/60x60/09030a39e7a0caaf5a067f91532e5bc0/westbrook-new-6am-sotvo-wcbsdszr-hi-res-still.jpg?v=8e774d26301ae5e7a27489083c0cf8b6 1dd9e07b-b48c-4673-95e0-5dfbe5c22003 /news/newark-airport-delays-stretch-into-another-week/ The disruptions at Newark Airport continue with delays and cancellations, after more than 500 flights were impacted Sunday​. Mon, 05 May 2025 23:37:53 -0400 https://assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2025/05/05/169ed5fd-1c4b-483f-b0b2-4fb019a218a5/thumbnail/60x60/45d85b858af8104ff4ccdd894f51bc8e/copy-of-youtube-thumbnail-2025-05-05t084158-526.png?v=8e774d26301ae5e7a27489083c0cf8b6 bbddd46a-dfd5-4238-ae66-aa98a7c2e69c /news/problems-at-newark-airport-persist-saturday/ Delays persisted Saturday at Newark Liberty International Airport. They come a day after United Airlines announced they'd be cutting back flights at the airport​ due to persistent equipment and staffing issues. Sat, 03 May 2025 23:27:09 -0400 https://assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2024/08/08/69cb5808-8259-4948-8320-05e29dece352/thumbnail/60x60/e1bf183485ec89f032d397e354bcff16/gettyimages-2155956035.jpg?v=8e774d26301ae5e7a27489083c0cf8b6 ef1d9403-996e-48f8-8a75-6d609c033d76 /news/ocean-county-nj-wildfire-arson-charges/ Joseph Kling, 19, is charged with arson in the Ocean County, N.J.​ wildfire that has scorched more than 15,000 acres. Thu, 24 Apr 2025 23:39:00 -0400 https://assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2025/04/24/1fad5f79-a930-4c60-828d-338d31222fb2/thumbnail/60x60/e6f50c74e8c676755ffea7a99ef9b489/gettyimages-2211084675.jpg?v=8e774d26301ae5e7a27489083c0cf8b6 ea275a02-1744-4605-9a61-6c75370964aa /news/nj-wildfire-ocean-county-barnegat-lacey/ The Jones Road Wildfire in Ocean County, N.J. is approximately 50% contained after burning through 13,250 acres. Wed, 23 Apr 2025 23:38:00 -0400 https://assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2025/04/23/8eb186cd-5055-4e2b-897f-59de6d548418/thumbnail/60x60/4ce6977a163bc20b81e41ca9be6ae042/ap25113454619711.jpg?v=8e774d26301ae5e7a27489083c0cf8b6 882265dc-d644-4406-926b-c069e6669fc8 /news/ocean-county-barnegat-township-nj-wildfire/ A fast-spreading wildfire in Ocean County, New Jersey prompted mandatory evacuations in Ocean Township, Lakewood and Lacey Township. Wed, 23 Apr 2025 06:32:00 -0400 https://assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2025/04/23/16e0d684-167f-4991-9fcb-51fa74ddc3a0/thumbnail/60x60/1718d8b3c0073520bc359a6ca1873645/kyw-chopper-2-nj-wildfire-hi-res-still.jpg?v=8e774d26301ae5e7a27489083c0cf8b6 be25a733-4b49-4cda-8291-987bedf578af /news/nadine-menendez-trial-verdict/ A jury has convicted Nadine Menendez, the wife of convicted former New Jersey Sen. Bob Menendez, for her role in a years-long bribery scheme with her husband. Mon, 21 Apr 2025 19:04:00 -0400 https://assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2025/04/21/0d128516-b0af-477e-bc04-3bffce91cff3/thumbnail/60x60/6e4be64b5f6768a738f0a577bbe7bd53/gettyimages-2211326320.jpg?v=8e774d26301ae5e7a27489083c0cf8b6 20f72e7f-224e-4713-95b7-08094663d97b /philadelphia/news/harriet-tubman-quote-deleted-cape-may-national-park-service/ Philadelphia-area cultural organizations like the Harriet Tubman Museum of New Jersey in Cape May are working to preserve the country's history. Sat, 12 Apr 2025 10:08:28 -0400 https://assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2025/04/12/507d5a9f-5482-4326-bcf3-c0bc8896d577/thumbnail/60x60/ee3ca126627d523e98248f3cdbc4589f/harriet-tubman-nj.jpg?v=8e774d26301ae5e7a27489083c0cf8b6 a4f72047-a47c-468e-a8c2-d3e23b517694 /news/helicopter-crash-hudson-river-victims/ Five of the six victims of the Hudson River helicopter crash in NYC have been identified as Siemens executive Agustin Escobar Canadas and his family. Sat, 12 Apr 2025 00:03:00 -0400 https://assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2025/04/11/2e2b9756-8a07-443a-9a66-a118ed5d9439/thumbnail/60x60/a49bfb818dbe3b7c306c0bd870776059/helicopter-crash-family-4.jpg?v=8e774d26301ae5e7a27489083c0cf8b6 2b61359e-7971-47be-a9ef-91b0c7b54d06 /news/bruce-springsteen-tracks-ii-the-lost-albums/ Bruce Springsteen announced "Tracks II: The Lost Albums" will feature seven full-length albums that were never released from 1983-2018. Thu, 03 Apr 2025 19:31:05 -0400 https://assets2.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2025/04/03/c23f51ec-0e14-474c-9890-867a228bddd4/thumbnail/60x60/649e1b34e68989fe99b43d1ec837b551/ap24303049293269.jpg?v=8e774d26301ae5e7a27489083c0cf8b6 3465a57f-3e17-498d-83f2-b9a02beabb73 /newyork/news/autism-employment-maplewood-new-jersey-beloved-bath/ A New Jersey business is helping people with autism find meaningful employment when they often struggle to find work. Thu, 03 Apr 2025 16:45:23 -0400 https://assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2025/04/03/19cef642-5dda-4d29-b034-786dcff87b21/thumbnail/60x60/52b7b48549f22ff8e41e3e1a84624d44/snapshot-2-1.jpg?v=8e774d26301ae5e7a27489083c0cf8b6 49ecc307-056c-439b-a1eb-4ff50b3c9f20 /news/mahmoud-khalil-deportation-case-new-jersey/ A federal judge has rejected a Trump administration bid to move Mahmoud Khalil's legal case to Louisiana. Tue, 01 Apr 2025 23:29:59 -0400 https://assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2025/03/14/f1b14ff4-43b9-4bb4-8385-250eda5fab6e/thumbnail/60x60/d79666597be20ee6f4d466caaceae614/new-khalil-arrest-video-wcbsdb61-hi-res-still-1.jpg?v=8e774d26301ae5e7a27489083c0cf8b6 bb82aa06-1754-48b4-805b-29bb65d7bc85 /news/mahmoud-khalil-case-in-newark-court/ Lawyers for Mahmoud Khalil, the Columbia graduate student and pro-Palestinian activist detained by ICE, are fighting to keep his case in N.J. Fri, 28 Mar 2025 22:59:05 -0400 https://assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2025/03/14/f1b14ff4-43b9-4bb4-8385-250eda5fab6e/thumbnail/60x60/d79666597be20ee6f4d466caaceae614/new-khalil-arrest-video-wcbsdb61-hi-res-still-1.jpg?v=8e774d26301ae5e7a27489083c0cf8b6 ffbf091a-25ad-4471-bd46-6d78d63ee4e9 /newyork/news/jersey-shore-wave-womens-football-team/ The Jersey Shore Wave is the newest Women's National Football Conference expansion team at Hinchliffe Stadium in Paterson, New Jersey. Thu, 27 Mar 2025 16:26:27 -0400 https://assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2025/03/26/a5ac49c9-05a3-4329-b1e0-39e24b571435/thumbnail/60x60/c876620ae765e72b5b4fcf4426f8db5e/jersey-shore-wave.jpg?v=8e774d26301ae5e7a27489083c0cf8b6 6732bc4c-9cc2-49ef-b5a2-2bad3775996b /newyork/news/njit-all-female-officers-womens-history-month/ For two continuous days in March, the New Jersey Institute of Technology Police Department will be entirely staffed by female officers to highlight the effort to advance women in policing. Mon, 10 Mar 2025 17:03:47 -0400 https://assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2025/03/06/6ef4b0e1-697b-46a4-98bd-51bf49061bd3/thumbnail/60x60/93d315cedb184c69c2bd3cecc746e997/new-fan-5p-pkg-whm-30-b-wcbsd7rv-hi-res-still.jpg?v=8e774d26301ae5e7a27489083c0cf8b6 8284a456-a218-4ed9-9232-e9a137b232ab /news/newark-new-jersey-police-officers-shot/ A teenager is charged with murder after a Newark, New Jersey police officer was shot and killed. A second officer is hospitalized. Sat, 08 Mar 2025 12:33:22 -0500 https://assets2.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2025/03/08/ac77e5e1-4ff2-4149-9e65-6a80575f352a/thumbnail/60x60/a77b5b0fd0092dcfefb1b5e45f8e23b4/newark-officer-shot-dw-hi-res-still.jpg?v=8e774d26301ae5e7a27489083c0cf8b6 0f162b38-1f42-4172-818f-3138a7b0bcfe /philadelphia/news/celebrating-black-history-meet-women-trailblazers/ Watch CBS News Philadelphia's inspiring Black History Month special about women trailblazers. Mon, 03 Mar 2025 13:47:46 -0500 https://assets2.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2025/02/26/86c40900-7430-4bab-ac80-c7d0cd1d39dc/thumbnail/60x60/081ad6e55b95a7ed8e5338e59d9aad52/black-history-month-cbs-news-philadelphia.png?v=8e774d26301ae5e7a27489083c0cf8b6 9c3ba598-3df8-49f4-b33f-e09a6ab87a64