Funeral Held For 3 Kids Driven Into The Hudson River In Minivan
Five-year-old Landon, two-year-old Lance and 11-month-old Laianna were killed nearly two weeks ago when their mother loaded them into a minivan and drove it into the Hudson.
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Five-year-old Landon, two-year-old Lance and 11-month-old Laianna were killed nearly two weeks ago when their mother loaded them into a minivan and drove it into the Hudson.
The mother of four was buried without the three children she killed at the request of their father -- who did not attend her funeral.
On Wednesday, CBS 2's Sean Hennessey spoke with La'Shaun Armstrong's father, Todd Johnson, who marveled over how his son was able to stay alive.
Armstrong posted on her Facebook page a half hour before the murder-suicide: "I'm so sorry everyone forgive me please for what I'm gonna do... This is it!"
The suicidal mother who loaded her four children into a minivan and drove it into the Hudson River cryptically announced her intention, seeking forgiveness in a Facebook message just before the fatal plunge.
New York State Police issued an Amber Alert for a 9-year-old girl who was last seen on I-87 in Lake George.
The humid weather returns to NYC today, along with the risk of some severe storms.
An off-duty Customs and Border Protection officer was shot overnight at the park in NYC, the Department of Homeland Security confirms.
Republicans and MAGA remain solidly behind Trump.
The Yankees rallied from five runs down to beat the Braves 12-9 on Saturday night before a crowd of 42,530.
New York State Police issued an Amber Alert for a 9-year-old girl who was last seen on I-87 in Lake George.
The humid weather returns to NYC today, along with the risk of some severe storms.
An off-duty Customs and Border Protection officer was shot overnight at the park in NYC, the Department of Homeland Security confirms.
A woman and child were killed in a stabbing in Queens on Saturday. A man was also critically injured.
Animal Care Centers of NYC says for the first time ever, they have more than 1,000 animals in city shelters.
The humid weather returns to NYC today, along with the risk of some severe storms.
NYC remains under a heat advisory today, as high temperatures hit the 90s and feel more like triple digits.
There's a flood watch for northwestern parts of New Jersey, where communities are still cleaning up from Monday's storm.
Flash flood warnings and watches popped up Monday across NYC and New Jersey, as powerful storms hit the area.
Insurance experts warn property insurance premiums will climb even higher than they already are.
The humid weather returns to NYC today, along with the risk of some severe storms.
A Manhattan pawn shop owner has pleaded guilty to serving as a fence for luxury items stolen from the homes of Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow and others.
A 5-year-old child has died in a drowning incident in Wayne, N.J., the Passaic County Prosecutor said.
Many families in Plainfield have a long road to recovery after the devastating floods claimed lives and forced people to throw out their possessions.
Investigators are trying to determine whether the driver struck the geese on purpose.
It was all hands on deck at a New York beach when eight swimmers needed to be rescued after lifeguards left their posts for the day.
A Long Island woman who replaced her front lawn with native plants was issued a fine because officials said it was ugly and violated the village's code.
A man who was sucked into an MRI machine and suffered severe injuries on Long Island has died, according to police.
Oil has stopped flowing into Long Island's Mill River, but not before an estimated 1,000 gallons of greasy fluid leaked into the water.
A man was critically injured after getting sucked into an MRI machine at a medical center on New York's Long Island, according to police.
Republicans and MAGA remain solidly behind Trump.
President Trump has filed a lawsuit over a story the Wall Street Journal published about an alleged birthday letter to Jeffrey Epstein.
Zohran Mamdani held a high-profile meeting with House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries as he seeks the Democratic leader's endorsement for mayor.
The Justice Department on Friday formally asked a federal judge to unseal transcripts from grand jury proceedings involving convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
New Jersey congressional democrats condemned the Trump administration's decision to use Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst as a temporary detention center for immigrant detainees.
West Nile virus has been detected in mosquitoes in New York City, but no human cases have been reported in the city so far in 2025.
A man who was sucked into an MRI machine and suffered severe injuries on Long Island has died, according to police.
A man was critically injured after getting sucked into an MRI machine at a medical center on New York's Long Island, according to police.
Breakthroughs in cancer treatment are helping a New York teen conquer an aggressive bone tumor, doctors say.
Protesters rallied outside Trump Tower in NYC over the federal government's plan to end the 988 suicide prevention lifeline's option for LGBTQ+ youth.
CBS will end "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert" and retire "The Late Show" franchise in May 2026, the company announced Thursday.
Connie Francis was a wholesome pop star of the 1950s and '60s whose personal life was filled with heartbreak and tragedy.
Wu-Tang Clan are playing their final shows this week as part of their farewell tour, including tonight at Madison Square Garden in NYC.
The Delacorte Theater, a beloved Central Park landmark, is back after a nearly two-year renovation.
"Severance," "The White Lotus," "The Studio" and "Hacks" are among the shows that earned top nominations for the 77th annual Primetime Emmy Awards as the 2025 nominees were announced Tuesday morning.
The Yankees rallied from five runs down to beat the Braves 12-9 on Saturday night before a crowd of 42,530.
Dániel Sallói scored a goal in the 74th minute for Sporting Kansas City on Saturday night in a 1-1 tie with New York City FC.
Jake Fraley matched a career high with three hits and drove in two runs as the Reds beat the Mets 5-2 on Saturday.
The Mets inducted David Wright into their Hall of Fame and retired his No. 5 on Saturday.
Ozzie Albies hit a three-run homer and Ronald Acuña Jr. made a spectacular throw as the Atlanta Braves beat the New York Yankees on Friday.
The 2005 rezoning of 175 blocks along Brooklyn's waterfront reshaped the skyline and the community. But some promises are only partially fulfilled 20 years later.
The Department of Parks and Recreation told CBS News New York the outage can be traced to two broken water service lines.
New York City Public Schools has teamed up with No Kid Hungry New York to provide free meals across the five boroughs throughout the summer.
Wednesday's annual Feast Day of Our Lady of Mount Carmel drew hundreds of worshipers to the streets of Williamsburg.
Many older adults in the Bronx are living in poverty and left without the option to retire, according to a study by The Center for an Urban Future.
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.
Dogs got decked out for the annual Tompkins Square Halloween Dog Parade in New York City's East Village on Saturday.
Cosplayers flooded New York City's Javits Center in October 2024 for the annual New York Comic Con convention.
Tens of thousands of people flooded Manhattan streets on June 2, 2024 for the 60th annual Israel Day on Fifth Parade.
The Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore collapsed early Tuesday, March 26 after a column was struck by a container ship that reportedly lost power, sending vehicles and people into the Patapsco River.
Jim Walden talks about his independent run for New York City mayor, and Polanco and Yang weigh in on the latest developments in the race.
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The former prosecutor and independent candidate explains why he wants his fellow independent candidates to drop out if they aren't leading in the polls by September.
