State's Attorney: No Charges In Deadly Christmas Fire In Stamford
In the report that was released Friday online, Stamford State's Attorney David Cohen called the blaze "an inexplicable accident."
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In the report that was released Friday online, Stamford State's Attorney David Cohen called the blaze "an inexplicable accident."
Do you think it's been getting a bit more crowded on Metro-North Railroad's New Haven Line? It's not your imagination, reported WCBS 880's Paul Murnane.
Opportunities for those in the middle class have been shrinking, while low and high skilled jobs have been growing.
Police in Manchester are searching for the thief who plucked an American flag from a man in a chicken suit and then fled the coop.
Perhaps one Connecticut math teacher should stick to numbers, not names.
A bear captured in Connecticut on Wednesday was not a local, WCBS 880's Paul Murnane reported.
According to the new Quinnipiac University poll, former WWE executive Linda McMahon has a commanding 59 to 33 lead over former Rep. Chris Shays in the fight for the Republican nomination to replace the retiring Sen. Joe Lieberman.
A two acre site has been chosen for a reflecting pool surrounded by flowering trees, one for each Connecticut service member who died in the war.
Daren Scott of Brockton, Mass., is seeking $2 million in his federal lawsuit against Yale-New Haven Hospital.
Now, the company is testing out ways to allow younger kids on its site without needing to lie. It would be under parental supervision, such as by connecting children's accounts to their parents' accounts.
A defiant and emotional Donovan strongly denied that he had any knowledge of money trading hands in exchange for legislation as alleged by federal authorities who arrested the one-time finance director of his congressional campaign.
Funeral services were held today for 22-year-old Marina Keegan. She was killed in a car crash near her Wayland, Massachusetts home on May 26.
The report said nearly three-quarters of the transmission line outages occurred when trees fell onto power lines, and that many of the trees are beyond utilities' rights-of-way.
In July 2005, newlywed George Smith of Greenwich disappeared at sea, between Greece and Turkey. His family has always suspected he was murdered. Now, according to the FBI, it's possible they were right.
If you go for a stroll on a beach in Connecticut, you best walk with care, WCBS 880 Bureau Chief Fran Schneidau reported.
A piece of New York City sports history sold for tens of thousands of dollars at auction.
Luigi Mangione, accused in the 2024 killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, is in discussions about a possible plea deal on federal charges, sources familiar with the matter told CBS News.
The New York City Council passed the "SCOOP Act" Thursday, a package of bills aiming to keep sidewalks clear of dog waste.
The NYPD is investigating the death of a 15-year-old boy who was found shot in the head in a Bronx apartment.
Police say they are investigating a deli fire that injured one person and damaged a row of Bronx businesses as possible arson.
The potential for severe storms and downpours returns to the Tri-State Area Monday as sweltering temperatures continue.
Monday will be a First Alert Weather Day due to the possibility of afternoon and evening thunderstorms and high heat indices near 100 degrees.
The New York area will get some brief relief Sunday from the humid weather.
Friday evening brought yet another round of prolific thunderstorms to the Tri-State Area.
A 16-year-old boy was killed after he was hit Wednesday night by a Metro-North train going from Danbury to South Norwalk, police said.
Rey Grabato II is wanted by the FBI for allegedly scamming hundreds of New Jersey investors out of millions.
Belleville residents said flames broke out in a home on Crescent Terrace just before 3 a.m. Thursday, before spreading.
A family in Newark, New Jersey, is demanding answers after a teenager was hit by a driver and killed while walking home Sunday night.
A string of cyberattacks on water systems across the nation, including in New Jersey, has put many local towns on edge.
Police have made an arrest after a mother and child were hit crossing the street Tuesday morning in New Jersey.
The grieving family is trying to get to the bottom of what happened to two men found shot dead in their home. CBS News New York's Aziza Shuler reports.
The sister of two brothers who police say were shot to death in their Long Island home is opening up about her loss. CBS News New York's Adi Guajardo reports.
A double homicide investigation is underway in Hempstead, where two men were found shot in a home Wednesday morning. CBS News New York's Adi Guajardo reports.
A Long Island man caught on camera buying booze and speeding nearly 80 mph into a crowded nail salon, killing four people, was sentenced Wednesday. CBS News New York's Jennifer McLogan reports.
Neighbors told CBS News New York's John Dias two brothers were killed inside their home on Wednesday morning.
Tehran has asserted that the Strait of Hormuz is "under Iran's control and management" after President Trump said the U.S. might "keep it."
A string of cyberattacks on water systems across the nation, including in New Jersey, has put many local towns on edge.
President Trump secretly moved from Air Force One to another plane within a day of U.S. and Turkish intelligence picking up on an Iranian plot to fire a missile at the jet, CBS News has learned.
A new poll in the New York governor's race shows Gov. Kathy Hochul's lead over challenger Bruce Blakeman narrowing as likely voters start focusing on the November ballot.
President Trump said Karoline Leavitt will be leaving her role to focus on her young family.
New Yorkers who buy their own health insurance could pay more as insurers file requests with the State Department of Financial Services to increase premiums.
In a wide-ranging interview with the CBS News partner BBC News, Hunter Biden grew emotional as he discussed his father's condition, describing it as very sad to watch.
The New York Hotel and Gaming Trades Council claims The High Line Hotel tested positive for Legionella bacteria twice this summer.
Several lawsuits were announced Thursday against New York City and others connected to a deadly 2025 Legionnaires' outbreak in Harlem.
Gov. Kathy Hochul signed new legislation Wednesday to strengthen inspections on cooling towers in New York City.
Latin music stars Marc Anthony, Feid, and others are set to perform at a benefit concert in Miami on August 16.
Actor and comedian Bowen Yang will portray Mary Todd Lincoln in Broadway's "Oh, Mary!" for a limited 12-week run starting in September.
Designer John Galliano is known for his theatrical and dramatic designs, but his legacy is also marked by antisemitic and racist comments.
"The Sopranos" actor Vincent Pastore is being remembered as a fixture in his Bronx community.
Vincent Pastore played Salvatore "Big Pussy" Bonpensiero on all six seasons of "The Sopranos," which aired from 1999 to 2007.
A piece of New York City sports history sold for tens of thousands of dollars at auction.
Logan Gilbert pitched six innings and combined with three relievers on a four-hitter as the Mariners ended a six-game skid with a 1-0 victory over the Yankees on Thursday.
Cade Klubnik's confidence on the field has impressed his Jets teammates just as much as his big throws and quick grasp of the playbook.
The Yankees erased an early deficit and pulled away for a 10-5 victory over the skidding Mariners on Wednesday night.
Ryan McMahon and Trent Grisham each hit a two-run single in the seventh inning to send the Yankees past the slumping Mariners 4-1 on Tuesday night.
Some residents of a Queens building say a temporary boiler truck parked outside has become a nearly two-year fixture, emitting smoke they say drifts into their homes.
Harlem Week 2026 brings past and present Harlemites together to honor the neighborhood's legacy.
Parents in Harlem say their children's walk to summer camp is littered with trash, illegal dumping and a growing encampment.
A specialized program from God's Love We Deliver is serving nearly 400 veterans with medically tailored meals, while helping combat isolation and ease the challenges of life after military service.
The Newtown Creek Alliance community science project gives students hands-on experience monitoring the health of one of the most polluted waterways in the U.S.
People dressed in elaborate headgear and paraded up Fifth Avenue for New York City's Easter Sunday tradition.
The Halloween tradition strolled through Manhattan's East Village on Sunday, with furry friends dressed in colorful costumes.
A suspect was taken into custody after an attack on Pearl Street Mall in Boulder on June 1 in which there were 15 people and a dog who were victims. The suspect threw Molotov cocktails that burned some of the victims, who were part of a march for Israeli hostages.
The annual Easter Parade and Easter Bonnet Festival was held in Manhattan on April 20, 2025.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
CBS News New York's Steve Overmyer has more on the team's depth heading into the game against the visiting Buccaneers on Friday.
More than 3,500 are still missing. Rescuers say they have entered the final stage of the search for survivors. CBS News New York's Lilia Luciano reports.
Two families say they barely got out and firefighters had a hard time containing the fire because of water pressure issues. CBS News New York's Christine Sloan reports.
A City Council committee approved a slate of bills to approve the plan, and the entire council may vote on the bills Wednesday.
The New York City Council may soon make it easier for dog owners to clean up after their pets.
