Springfield

Troubled New Jersey Zoo On The Market For $2.4 Million

The facility has not renewed its state permit and has received local, state and federal violations for a number of issues, including a monkey biting a child and two hyenas escaping.

2013/04/17

New Jersey Teen Accused Of Sexual Assault In Vermont

A teenager from Northern New Jersey was being held in Vermont Tuesday, on charges that he sexually assaulted a woman.

2013/04/07

Roben Brookhim (credit: New Jersey Attorney General's Office)

Short Hills Man Accused Of Stealing Dead Dentist’s Identity

Roben Brookhim of Short Hills is accused of having seen patients at Associated Dental offices in New Providence, Springfield, West New York, and West Orange even though his dental license was revoked in 2004.

2012/10/04

Rimless basketball hoop in Springfield, N.J. (credit: CBS 2)

Basketball Hoops Taken Down In Springfield, N.J.; Some Scream Racism

For more than a year, basketball players in Springfield Township have been sidelined, forced onto a half court because the town took down hoops at four different parks after neighbors complained about rowdy behavior.

2012/08/28

Joggers on the boardwalk at Sunken Meadow State Park - Kings Park, NY - Apr 16, 2012 (credit: Mike Xirinachs / WCBS 880)

Basking Ridge, N.J. Hits 95 Degrees April 16; Unusually Warm Weather Brings Red Flag Brush Fire Warnings

The heat is on in the Big Apple. Temperatures are expected to be about 25 degrees above normal, making it feel like July.

2012/04/16

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Knicks, Nets Great Bernard King Reportedly Snubbed Again For Hall Of Fame

It appears Bernard King will have to wait yet another year for his chance at Hall of Fame immortality.

2012/03/30

Sneezing Person (file / credit: clipart.com)

Mild Winter Means Early Allergies In New Jersey

Pollen counters are getting an early start at Dr. Leonard Bielory’s office in Springfield. “March 10 has usually been our regular. February 22, 23, and 24 are not the normal times,” he said.

2012/02/24

The aftermath of a fiery tanker crash in Elizabeth (Credit: CBS 2)

1 Person Killed In Fiery Crash On Routes 1 And 9 In Elizabeth

Officials say Routes 1 and 9 in Elizabeth will remain closed for most of the day after a tanker truck burst into flames when it collided with a car early this morning, killing the driver.

2012/01/24

Superintendent Reverses Decision; Springfield Students Can Wear Halloween Costumes

Little witches, vampires, ghosts and goblins will be roaming the halls of Springfield schools after all.

2011/10/28

Springfield School District Decides To Ban Costumes On Halloween

There won’t be any witches, vampires, ghosts or goblins roaming the halls this Halloween in Springfield because the school district has decided to ban costumes.

2011/10/21

Michael Sebastian (credit: Union County Prosecutor's Office)

Police: Perth Amboy Man Sexually Assaulted Teen He Friended On Facebook

Police said Michael Sebastian was following the teen on Facebook when she updated her status saying she’d be at a nearby shopping center. That is where the accused man allegedly coaxed the victim into his car and assaulted her.

2011/09/27

Tornado Damage - Springfield, MA - Jun 2, 2011 (credit: Paul Murnane / WCBS 880)

Long Island Reaches Out To Help Massachusetts Tornado Victims

Volunteers were loading up a Red Cross truck in Mineola as they prepare to travel to Springfield, Massachusetts to help the victims of the tornado.

2011/06/09

Amtrak's Acela Express (credit: Michael Smith/Newsmakers)

New York Gets $354.4 Million For High-Speed Rail Projects

The Big Apple has been granted a chunk of $2 billion that was rejected by the Sunshine State for three projects that will advance New York’s high-speed rail plans.

2011/05/09