Mount Vernon Police Distribute Hundreds Of Holiday Gifts To Families
It was the department's first time holding the holiday event.
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It was the department's first time holding the holiday event.
It happened at a home on East Prospect Avenue just before 5 p.m. on Tuesday.
The city strongly advises residents to stay inside their homes unless traveling for work, school or essential needs.
During the coronavirus pandemic we've seen high demand and tight supply for so many goods, from cleaning products to personal protective equipment. And now, firearms and ammunition.
Westchester County also saw its share of serious damage from Tropical Storm Isaias.
CBS2's Tony Aiello spoke with some of the newly installed leaders of the MVPD to hear their plans for changing how the department interacts with its community.
The police department says it's issued 22 summonses and made eight arrests.
Because the woman was not seriously injured, the charge is a misdemeanor.
The street scene in Westchester cities and villages grows livelier by the day.
Black business owners across the country are reporting an uptick in business.
The lease was signed March 16. Two months later -- nothing.
On a square block in Mount Vernon, New York, the fight against COVID-19 is on.
The City of Mount Vernon alone estimates it has 900 homeless kids enrolled in the local school district.
The culinary program was stopped in 2008 due to budgetary constraints.
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. would have turned 91 years old on Wednesday. And while he's been gone for more than 50 years, his legacy lives on.
Election night brought historic victories for two suburban women. One's a Democrat. The other, a Republican. Neither has ever held office, but both say it's time for the ladies to lead.
There has been a show of union strength for the Democrat seeking to become the first black woman elected mayor anywhere in Westchester County.
There's been a battle to run the city since Richard Thomas was convicted of corruption charges in July.
Witnesses tell CBS2 a driver blew through a red light in Mount Vernon around 10 p.m. Wednesday night and struck the 48-year-old victim.
On Friday, there was an apparent political coup – as the city council turned on the man that had just replaced a mayor who was ousted over campaign finance crimes.
Richard Thomas is calling for New York's Supreme Court to stop councilman Andre Wallace from calling himself the "acting mayor" and also stop Wallace from signing checks and contracts
Richard Thomas is calling for New York's Supreme Court to stop councilman Andre Wallace from calling himself the "acting mayor" and also stop Wallace from signing checks and contracts
The man sworn in as Mount Vernon police commissioner on Monday was arrested on Tuesday when he showed up for work.
The five members of city council say under the city charter, the plea deal means he's forfeited office. They voted Wednesday night to give Thomas 24 hours to vacate his position.
A local mayor facing a litany of corruption charges issued a guilty plea on Monday.
Wednesday is sentencing day for Rex Heuermann, long the suspect in Gilgo Beach serial killer case that has loomed over Long Island for more than three decades.
Sal Stewart hit a three-run homer and Spencer Steer added a solo shot during a four-run first inning as the Reds defeated the Mets 5-3 on Tuesday night.
Spencer Jones homered in the second inning, Ben Rice and Paul Goldschmidt each added a two-run drive in the fourth, and the Yankees rocked the White Sox 12-2 on Tuesday night.
Tuesday was an unusual Election Day in one Long Island village. The job of mayor in Bayville is up for grabs, but no one is officially running.
The best golfers in the world and their passionate fans are descending on Shinnecock Hills Golf Club on Long Island's East End for the 126th U.S. Open.
Wednesday is sentencing day for Rex Heuermann, long the suspect in Gilgo Beach serial killer case that has loomed over Long Island for more than three decades.
Tuesday was an unusual Election Day in one Long Island village. The job of mayor in Bayville is up for grabs, but no one is officially running.
The best golfers in the world and their passionate fans are descending on Shinnecock Hills Golf Club on Long Island's East End for the 126th U.S. Open.
A plane landed safely at John F. Kennedy International Airport in New York City on Tuesday after reporting one damaged tire.
There is good news for hard-pressed New York state residents -- 3 million will be receiving tax relief checks in the next few months.
Dangerous heat is building across the Tri-State Area with the threat of severe storms, making Thursday and Friday First Alert Weather Days.
Thursday and Friday will be First Alert Weather Days in the New York City area, with high temperatures and the chance for strong storms.
The Stamford Fire Department said high winds ripped the 3,000-square-foot flag off the pole atop the WWE building and sent it flying into electrical wires.
Storms hit the New York City area on Saturday, bringing damaging winds, hail and downpours across the region.
It's unseasonably warm in New York City on Wednesday as humidity adds to the summer-like weather. There's also a slight chance for showers in parts of the Tri-State Area.
Six women and girls had acid thrown on them in Jersey City Monday night, officials said. It happened around 7:30 p.m. on in front of a house on Wilkinson Avenue near Ocean Avenue.
The Tuesday evening rush coincided with the end of the match between Senegal and France at MetLife Stadium.
New Jersey officials are once again urging World Cup ticket holders to lean on public transportation to get to Tuesday's match between France and Senegal.
The FBI is investigating after a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent was struck by a vehicle and then opened fire in New Jersey on Monday morning.
Vinícius Júnior scored an equalizing goal in the 32nd minute to give five-time champion Brazil a 1-1 draw against Morocco.
Wednesday is sentencing day for Rex Heuermann, long the suspect in Gilgo Beach serial killer case that has loomed over Long Island for more than three decades.
Tuesday was an unusual Election Day in one Long Island village. The job of mayor in Bayville is up for grabs, but no one is officially running.
The best golfers in the world and their passionate fans are descending on Shinnecock Hills Golf Club on Long Island's East End for the 126th U.S. Open.
There is good news for hard-pressed New York state residents -- 3 million will be receiving tax relief checks in the next few months.
Controversy is swirling in one Long Island village after Pride flags were taken down just as celebrations were ramping up. The move followed complaints about them hanging above banners honoring local military heroes.
Tuesday was an unusual Election Day in one Long Island village. The job of mayor in Bayville is up for grabs, but no one is officially running.
There is good news for hard-pressed New York state residents -- 3 million will be receiving tax relief checks in the next few months.
Gov. Kathy Hochul says millions of New York homeowners are set to receive $2 billion in property tax relief.
The FBI said it disrupted an attempt to attack Sunday's UFC America 250 event at the White House, with court records detailing an alleged plot to use small drones carrying explosives.
The U.S. and Iran are expected to meet for a signing ceremony on Friday, June 19, in Switzerland, Pakistan's prime minister said.
New York broadcast giant Bill Ritter announced Friday he is stepping down from the WABC anchor desk after being diagnosed with early stage Alzheimer's.
For half a century, The Valerie Fund has been dedicated to providing care to children with cancer and blood disorders.
A New Jersey nonprofit called The Valerie Fund is celebrating 50 years of providing comprehensive care to children with cancer and blood disorders.
New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill is urging people to donate blood ahead of the summer months.
There's no vaccine for the Bourbon virus, nor medicine to treat it, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
New York broadcast giant Bill Ritter announced Friday he is stepping down from the WABC anchor desk after being diagnosed with early stage Alzheimer's.
Taylor Swift attended Game 4 of the NBA Finals between the Knicks and Spurs at Madison Square Garden on Wednesday.
"Schmigadoon!" — which was tied for the most nominations, with 12 — won Best Musical, and "Liberation" took home the honor of Best Play at the 2026 Tony Awards.
The Broadway revival of the musical (nominated for 11 Tony Awards) depicts drama, joy and heartbreak in the pursuit of the American Dream at the turn of the 20th century, with parallels to the contemporary world, from issues of race to the immigrant experience.
Madonna performed a surprise concert in Times Square weeks before the release of her "Confessions II" album.
Sal Stewart hit a three-run homer and Spencer Steer added a solo shot during a four-run first inning as the Reds defeated the Mets 5-3 on Tuesday night.
Spencer Jones homered in the second inning, Ben Rice and Paul Goldschmidt each added a two-run drive in the fourth, and the Yankees rocked the White Sox 12-2 on Tuesday night.
The best golfers in the world and their passionate fans are descending on Shinnecock Hills Golf Club on Long Island's East End for the 126th U.S. Open.
The New York Knicks will be honored with a ticker-tape parade Thursday. Here's the parade route, start time, and more.
New Jersey officials are once again urging World Cup ticket holders to lean on public transportation to get to Tuesday's match between France and Senegal.
A vending machine in Coney Island is offering something unusual alongside the neighborhood's classic attractions: original artwork from local artists.
A years-long battle is intensifying over the future of an old rail line in Queens that was abandoned after a fire over 50 years ago.
Harlem's historic Cotton Club recently announced it was up for sale. The news comes as jazz clubs across the borough disappear.
Jasir Gipson was shot by a stray bullet at 5 years old while walking with his mother. More than a decade later, he's graduating from high school with nothing but a smile.
Garbage piling up near freight train tracks is frustrating many Maspeth residents.
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 Vanessa Murdock has the latest forecast for Thursday's Knicks championship parade in Lower Manhattan.
NJ Transit continues to receive praise for moving thousands of people between New York City and East Rutherford, New Jersey, without incident. CBS News New York's Adi Guajardo reports.
Heuermann, 62, pleaded guilty back in April to murdering eight women dating to 1993. CBS News New York's Lisa Rozner reports.
CBS News New York's Vanessa Murdock has a look ahead at the conditions for the Knicks championship parade on Thursday morning.
A party was held at Stew Leonard's on Tuesday to honor the Yonkers Montessori Academy girls basketball team, which back in March became the first Yonkers team to win a state title since 1932. CBS News New York's Tony Aiello reports.