Mondaire Jones, Mike Lawler debate for NY's 17th Congressional District
Mondaire Jones and Mike Lawler debated Wednesday in the hotly contested House race for New York's 17th Congressional District.
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Mondaire Jones and Mike Lawler debated Wednesday in the hotly contested House race for New York's 17th Congressional District.
Mike Lawler and challenger Mondaire Jones have put N.Y.'s 17th Congressional District squarely in the national spotlight.
Rep. Lawler, a Republican, and Jones, a Democrat, have been at each other for months. CBS News New York's Tony Aiello has more on how the outcome could impact the balance of power in the House.
A high-stakes battle over the November ballot is playing out in New York City's northern suburbs. It involves the Working Families Party line in the 17th Congressional District.
Many residents want affordable and market-rate housing, but some worry the plan will have a punishing impact on schools and roads. CBS New York's Tony Aiello has the story from Fishkill.
CBS New York's Tony Aiello spoke with two amateur photographers who were dazzled by the celestial show.
Investigators said Officer Dan Didato was headed to Westchester Medical Center to speak with a pedestrian who was hit by a car.
Investigators said Officer Dan Didato was headed to Westchester Medical Center to speak with a pedestrian who was hit by a car. CBS New York's Tony Aiello reports.
New video shows the moment a building exploded in Dutchess County on Thursday, injuring more than a dozen people. Read more: https://cbsn.ws/3QoELaj
New video shows the moment a building exploded in Dutchess County on Thursday, injuring more than a dozen people. Read more: https://cbsn.ws/3QoELaj
Shantelle Whyte and her sons, Jeremiah and Elijah, lost everything when their home exploded and collapsed.
Shantelle Whyte and her sons, Jeremiah and Elijah, lost everything when their home in Wappingers Falls exploded and collapsed. CBS New York's Tony Aiello reports.
Friday, crews were cleaning up what's left where the collapsed homes once stood, while neighbors were counting their blessings.
Friday, crews were cleaning up what's left after four homes collapsed from the blast, while neighbors were counting their blessings. CBS New York's Elijah Westbrook reports.
Officials say out of those 10 civilians injured, eight were adults and two were children.
Investigators say construction workers ruptured a gas line, sparking a fire and causing four row homes to collapse. CBS New York's Elijah Westbrook is on the scene.
A fiery explosion rocked a town in Dutchess County on Thursday. Cameras captured the flames ripping through the multifamily home. More than a dozen people were hurt. CBS New York's Naveen Dhaliwal reports. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/3MsCjyB
CBS New York's Tony Aiello has the latest on the victims' conditions from Wappingers Falls.
CBS New York's Jim Smith has the latest.
Several people were assaulted, including one man who was stabbed with a knife and beaten with a bat.
Several people were assaulted, including one man who was stabbed with a knife and beaten with a bat. CBS New York's Kristine Johnson reports.
Firefighters saved the driver, who got trapped on the roof.
First responders rescued a driver who ended up in a stream in Dutchess County.
Technology tracked them from 4,000 feet with coordination from rescuers on the ground.
We're learning more about how two hikers were rescued from a wooded area in Dutchess County.
Two young children were killed during the crash in Barnegat Bay between Berkeley Township and Seaside Heights on Sunday night.
Ismael "El Mayo" Zambada ordered torture and plotted murders as he Joaquín "El Chapo" Guzmán grew the Sinaloa cartel into the world's largest drug trafficking organization, prosecutors said.
Matthew Smith, 21, pleaded guilty to driving drunk and crashing his pickup truck into Patricia Espinosa's car, killing her.
NYPD sources said fireworks were found in a garbage can and a man was taken into custody outside the federal building in Lower Manhattan.
F-16 fighter jets intercepted multiple planes that flew through restricted airspace over Bedminster and East Rutherford, New Jersey, on Sunday.
NYPD sources said fireworks were found in a garbage can and a man was taken into custody outside the federal building in Lower Manhattan.
NYPD officials said a suspect snatched the woman's purse before shooting her in the chest at the President Street-Medgar Evers College Station.
Madonna, Justin Bieber, BTS and Shakira each brought a bit of one of their hits to the World Cup's first halftime show in a whirlwind performance Sunday that also squeezed in Burna Boy, Ted Lasso and many Muppets.
For the third day in a row, the NYC Health Department has announced a death in the Upper East Side Legionnaires' disease cluster.
Celebrations got underway in NYC on Sunday after Spain beat defending champions Argentina for the FIFA World Cup win.
Stormy weather will return to the New York City area Tuesday after a brief reprieve.
Storms brought flooding rains, damaging winds, hail and lightning to New York and New Jersey on Saturday.
While the air quality is improving, haze still lingers as New Yorkers brace for upcoming rain and possibly severe storms Saturday.
A tornado warning was issued in parts of New Jersey on Thursday evening.
A heat advisory is in effect until Wednesday night for most of the Tri-State Area, with feels-like temperatures reaching into the 100s.
Two young children were killed during the crash in Barnegat Bay between Berkeley Township and Seaside Heights on Sunday night.
Madonna, Justin Bieber, BTS and Shakira each brought a bit of one of their hits to the World Cup's first halftime show in a whirlwind performance Sunday that also squeezed in Burna Boy, Ted Lasso and many Muppets.
Hundreds of fans packed the American Dream mall on Sunday to watch the World Cup final between Argentina and Spain on a big screen and inside restaurants.
Stormy weather will return to the New York City area Tuesday after a brief reprieve.
All eyes will be on MetLife Stadium in New Jersey on Sunday as Spain and Argentina face off in the FIFA World Cup final.
Matthew Smith, 21, pleaded guilty to driving drunk and crashing his pickup truck into Patricia Espinosa's car, killing her.
Democratic socialists have had a number of big victories lately, both in the New York City area and nationally. That begs the question: are they the new political force in the United States?
A memorial service was held on Long Island on Friday night for victims of TWA Flight 800, marking 30 years since the deadly crash. CBS News New York's Allen Devlin reports.
A large gun and drug bust in Nassau County led to six arrests.
Friday marks 30 years since TWA Flight 800 exploded in midair off of Long Island minutes after taking off from JFK Airport en route to Paris. CBS News New York's Carolyn Gusoff reports.
Democratic socialists have had a number of big victories lately, both in the New York City area and nationally. That begs the question: are they the new political force in the United States?
White House border czar Tom Homan said "I think body cameras are the way to go" after fatal shootings by federal immigration officers in Texas and Maine earlier this month.
The following is the transcript of an interview with New York Gov. Kathy Hochul, a Democrat, that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on July 19, 2026.
It will be the first meeting between President Trump and Sheinbaum since December after months of verbal sparring. Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney is also expected to attend.
President Trump gave a primetime address on elections tonight, as he remains focused on the 2020 race.
For the third day in a row, the NYC Health Department has announced a death in the Upper East Side Legionnaires' disease cluster.
A second death has been reported in connection to the Legionnaires' disease cluster on the Upper East Side, health officials said Saturday.
One death has been reported in connection to the Legionnaires' disease cluster on New York City's Upper East Side, health officials say.
Farmers in New Jersey say the cyclosporiasis outbreaks across the country are providing an opportunity to get to know your local farmer.
Taylor Farms said none of its branded salads or kits contain the iceberg lettuce associated with the outbreak.
Madonna, Justin Bieber, BTS and Shakira each brought a bit of one of their hits to the World Cup's first halftime show in a whirlwind performance Sunday that also squeezed in Burna Boy, Ted Lasso and many Muppets.
Brenda Fricker won an Academy Award for 1989's "My Left Foot," played the Pigeon Lady in "Home Alone 2" and appeared in "A Time to Kill" and "So I Married an Axe Murderer."
New Zealand actor Sam Neill, known for "Jurassic Park" and "The Piano," died Monday at 78, his family says.
The final show of Jay-Z's anniversary concert series at Yankee Stadium was delayed for hours after hundreds of ticketless fans flooded the gates and breached security, according to officials.
Jay-Z and some very special guests took over Yankee Stadium on Friday night, performing to a sold-out crowd.
Five Yankees pitchers combined on a four-hitter as New York edged the Dodgers 2-1 to split their day-night doubleheader Sunday.
The New York Mets won a series in Philadelphia for the first time in nearly four years, beating the Phillies 6-1 on Sunday.
Yoshinobu Yamamoto pitched a four-hitter, and the Dodgers defeated the Yankees 8-2 in the opener of their day-night doubleheader Sunday.
Spain dominated the match, outshooting Argentina 20-3, but couldn't manage a goal in regulation — finally scoring in the second period of extra time.
As the 2026 World Cup draws to an end, take a look back at the memorable 2022 final match between Argentina and France.
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.
The FIFA World Cup is delivering a business boost for many bars and restaurants across New York City, but not every industry is seeing the same payoff.
Two Upper West Side children went on a mission to visit 40 playgrounds in one day, hoping to set a record.
Eddie Palmieri, the East Harlem legend who revolutionized Latin music, now has a street renamed in his honor.
Services for the UnderServed's urban gardens and beehives provide therapeutic opportunities for New Yorkers with intellectual and developmental disabilities and behavioral health challenges
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.
It's a busy day at Newark Airport as World Cup fans head home.
Potentially strong storms could impact the New York and New Jersey area all day Tuesday. CBS News New York Meteorologist Tony Sadiku has the forecast.
Matthew Smith will spend at least 7 1/3 years in prison after pleading guilty to driving drunk and crashing into a Nassau County police officer.
Police are looking for the man who shot the 18-year-old in the chest during an apparent robbery. CBS News New York's Elijah Westbrook reports.
Two young children were killed on Barnegat Bay between Berkeley Township and Seaside Heights.
