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Mikie Sherrill set to become New Jersey's 1st female Democratic governor
9+ hour, 55+ min ago (438+ words) January 19, 2026 / 8:06 PM EST / CBS New York New Jersey will soon have its first female Democratic governor. Mikie Sherrill will be sworn into office Tuesday, succeeding Gov. Phil Murphy. CBS News New York's Christine Sloan caught up with the governor-elect at…...
New Jersey police chief charged with kidnapping, assault in Massachusetts, prosecutors say
4+ week, 1+ day ago (218+ words) Updated on: December 21, 2025 / 7:03 PM EST / CBS New York The police chief of Totowa, New Jersey, is facing kidnapping and domestic violence charges in Massachusetts following an incident at a hotel, according to prosecutors. Carmen Veneziano, 47, was indicted for allegedly confining…...
N.J. Gov.-elect Mikie Sherrill taps Jennifer Davenport as next attorney general
1+ mon, 4+ day ago (175+ words) Updated on: December 15, 2025 / 1:26 PM EST / CBS New York New Jersey Governor-elect Mikie Sherrill has appointed the state's next attorney general." Sherrill said Davenport is a "life-long public servant" with over 15 years of law enforcement experience. Davenport currently serves as the…...
Orange County father recounts horrific crash in Huntington Beach
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (257+ words) December 3, 2025 / 10:36 PM PST / CBS LA An Orange County father and his son are grateful that they survived a high-speed pileup in Huntington Beach that left one man dead and three others hospitalized." "I am going to replay it probably every…...
Latest e-bike crash in New Jersey leads to urgent warning from Washington Township police
2+ mon, 1+ day ago (281+ words) November 18, 2025 / 6:17 PM EST / CBS Philadelphia Police in Gloucester County, New Jersey, are putting out a warning after a teenager was hurt while riding an electric motorbike. Police say a 15-year-old crashed into the back of a car on Ganttown Road…...
N.J. officials share new details in Newark shooting that killed 2, including child, and injured 3
2+ mon, 3+ day ago (316+ words) Updated on: November 17, 2025 / 10:09 AM EST / CBS New York New Jersey officials are expected to share the latest details about the weekend's deadly shooting that killed a 10-year-old boy and 21-year-old woman in Newark." The Essex County prosecutor's office is scheduled…...
Ronald McDonald House of Southern New Jersey helped this Virginia family get back on their feet
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (420+ words) November 12, 2025 / 7:01 PM EST / CBS Philadelphia Coming to the Ronald McDonald House of Southern New Jersey is a reunion of sorts for John Kenyon. But a recent trip to the house was a first for his son, Sam." "It already felt…...
Contractor rips up Orange County parking lot outside of animal hospital over payment dispute
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (270+ words) November 6, 2025 / 12:04 AM PST / CBS LA An animal veterinary hospital in Orange County claims that a contractor who had previously laid the cement for a parking lot at their new facility returned to tear up the work over a payment dispute…...
Homes in Strathmere, New Jersey, at risk after more storms batter dunes: "You feel so helpless"
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (315+ words) October 30, 2025 / 6:38 PM EDT / CBS Philadelphia Strong wind gusts, driving rain and rough surf are once again causing problems down the Jersey Shore. For the second time this month, an angry Atlantic Ocean was eating away at the dunes and washing…...
Woman killed in multi-vehicle crash on Route 38 in Mount Laurel, New Jersey, police say
2+ mon, 4+ week ago (113+ words) October 21, 2025 / 1:55 PM EDT / CBS Philadelphia A woman was killed in a multi-vehicle crash on Route 38 eastbound in Mount Laurel, New Jersey, Tuesday morning, police said. Mount Laurel police said the crash involved a sedan and two trucks on Route 38 eastbound…...