UNIONDALE, N.Y. (CBSNewYork) — More and more people are lining up to get tested for COVID-19, but some changes in the Tri-State Area seem to be cutting wait times. Michael Wang, of Short Hills, New Jersey, got tested for COVID, along with his wife and kids, a day after coming home from a ski trip. They ran into no problems at New Jersey’s new mass testing site at the East Orange Senior Services headquarters on Halsted Street. “We registered before we came here, and it takes, like, half an hour,” he told CBS2’s Dave Carlin. Compare that to waits of three hours at nearby testing sites. READ MORE ..read more

EAST ORANGE, N.J. (CBSNewYork) — New Jersey has opened its first federal COVID testing site. Gov. Phil Murphy toured the site at 90 Halsted St. in East Orange on Friday along with other officials. “With the Omicron tsunami, I think we’ve been calling it, we’re beyond calling it rather a spike, making sure residents have increased access to COVID testing, needless to say, is imperative,” he said. “If you feel ill or you have been exposed to someone who tests positive for COVID-19, make sure you get tested,” New Jersey Health Commissioner Judy Persichilli said. “If you’re traveling or have been ..read more

EAST ORANGE, N.J. (CBSNewYork) — As temperatures have dropped, patience has been tested for tenants of some New Jersey apartment buildings. They say the time is now to make sure the heat stays on. CBS2’s Cory James spoke to two women who live in two separate apartment buildings on Prospect Avenue in East Orange. However, both are owned by One Wall Management, a company tenants say has left them in the cold. “This radiator does not work. It hasn’t worked for over three years now,” Leicha Richardson said. For months, tenants say they have gone back and forth with management about the lack of hea ..read more

EAST ORANGE, N.J. (CBSNewYork) – A former police officer in East Orange, N.J. has been indicted for sexually assaulting four children. Investigators say Edward Giles, 61, served as a community resource officer and youth football director for the East Orange Police Athletic League. Giles is charged with assaults dating back to 1998 on two children who played for the team. Authorities say a search at Giles’s home recovered recordings showing more victims. Giles was initially arrested in 2019. Tuesday’s indictment comes on the heels of the additional investigation ..read more

EAST ORANGE, N.J. (CBSNewYork) — The mother of 14-year-old Jashyah Moore is under arrest. The East Orange teen had been missing since Oct. 14, but was found safe Thursday night in New York City. As CBS2’s Alice Gainer reports, officials announced Friday that Jashyah Moore ran away. When she was found, she made concerning statements to police about her home life. Friday, they questioned her mother, and now she is in custody, facing charges of child endangerment. Jashyah Moore’s mother, Jamie, had been pleading for her daughter’s safe return, posting flyers, starting a GoFundMe page, organizing ..read more

EAST ORANGE, N.J. (CBSNewYork) — The desperate search for missing New Jersey teen Jashyah Moore ended with her found safe Thursday in New York City. The 14-year-old disappeared nearly a month ago in East Orange. Investigators held a press conference Friday morning, thanking both the public and the media for their help spreading the word about the case. (Credit: Family Handout) Authorities said a Good Samaritan recognized Moore and called 911 around 7 p.m. Thursday. She was located near the corner of West 111th Street and Lenox Avenue in Harlem. A source told CBS2 when the NYPD first app ..read more

EAST ORANGE, N.J. (CBSNewYork) — Jashyah Moore has been found safe after the 14-year-old was missing for nearly a month in East Orange, New Jersey. The FBI, state, county and local authorities teamed up in the search, asking for the public’s help to bring her back home. #njnews #reward #nj #eastorange #newark #NewJersey pic.twitter.com/pOFXtpX24Q — Essex County Prosecutor's Office (@ECPONJ1) November 10, 2021 Here are five things we know about her disappearance: 1. Timeline: Jashyah’s mother, Jamie Moore, said she sent her to buy groceries on the morning of Thursday, October 14. Her mom said ..read more

NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) — The case of missing New Jersey teenager Jashyah Moore has a happy ending. The 14-year-old, who disappeared on Oct. 14 after visiting a deli on East Orange deli, was located in New York City on Thursday night, Essex County Prosecutor Ted Stephens said. She was to be returned to East Orange soon, Stephens added. CBS2 has learned a good Samaritan spotted and recognized the girl at around 7 p.m., and called 911. She was alone near West 111th Street and Lenox Avenue. A source said when police approached she first denied being Jashyah, but then eventually confirmed her identi ..read more

NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) — The case of missing New Jersey teenager Jashyah Moore has a happy ending. The 14-year-old, who disappeared on Oct. 14 after visiting a deli on East Orange deli, was located in New York City on Thursday night, Essex County Prosecutor Ted Stephens said. She was to be returned to East Orange soon, Stephens added. CBS2 has learned a good Samaritan spotted and recognized the girl at around 7 p.m., and called 911. She was alone near West 111th Street and Lenox Avenue. A source said when police approached she first denied being Jashyah, but then eventually confirmed her identi ..read more

EAST ORANGE, N.J. (CBSNewYork) — Jashyah Moore has been missing for nearly a month in East Orange, New Jersey. The FBI, state, county and local authorities continue to search for the 14-year-old, and they’re asking for the public’s help to bring her back home. #njnews #reward #nj #eastorange #newark #NewJersey pic.twitter.com/pOFXtpX24Q — Essex County Prosecutor's Office (@ECPONJ1) November 10, 2021 Here are five things we know about her disappearance: 1. Timeline: Jashyah’s mother, Jamie Moore, said she sent her to buy groceries on the morning of Thursday, October 14. Her mom said she came ..read more