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David Hardy, 21, has also been charged with criminal possession of a weapon in the fatal shooting of 13-year-old Shamoya McKenzie and may face additional charges, authorities said.
For more than two weeks, family and friends of Shamoya McKenzie have prayed for justice. It appears their prayers have finally been answered.
Funeral services were held late Friday afternoon, for 13-year-old Shamoya McKenzie -- a rising basketball star who was killed by a stray bullet.
Shamoya McKenzie was riding in her mother's car around 2:30 p.m. Saturday near the intersection of Chestnut Place and 3rd Street when she was shot in the head, police said.
Hearts were broken in Westchester County when an eighth grader, and rising basketball star was killed by a stray bullet.
Shamoya McKenzie was sitting in her mother's car near the intersection of Chestnut Place and 3rd Street when she was struck in the head by a bullet meant for someone else.
A 13-year-old girl was struck and killed in a by a stray bullet in Mount Vernon Saturday.
Authorities say Errol Hillary, 39, of the Bronx, fired off shots near the entrance of The Mansion club around 4:30 a.m. Christmas morning.
Mount Vernon Police Captain Edward Adinaro said the 36-year-old shooter was told to leave the premises before he took out a gun and started firing.
A 73-year-old Bronx man is undergoing surgery Monday night after being the victim of a hit-and-run in Mount Vernon over the weekend.
A newborn baby was delivered on the Sprain Brook Parkway, and on Friday, a mother and father were sharing their Thanksgiving story.
A polluted river, a leaking sewage system, and an ongoing lack of political will have left a Westchester County community in hot water.
A Mount Vernon was indicted Thursday in the violent death of her 1-year-old daughter this past summer.
A Mount Vernon man claims he was targeted by local officials for his community activism after his car suspiciously caught fire Friday.
The shooting happened around 2:45 a.m. outside a club on Gramatan Avenue, police said.
Jason Myers, 32, was charged Saturday with second-degree murder in the death of 27-year-old Ashley McDuffie, Mount Vernon police said.
Mount Vernon police said 32-year-old Jason Myers was charged Saturday with second-degree murder in the death of his girlfriend, 27-year-old Ashley McDuffie.
The Westchester County community of Mount Vernon is complaining that the Metro-North Railroad is dragging its feet in replacing overhead bridges.
Dasia Bartee, 26, is charged with first-degree manslaughter after her 15-month daughter, Samia Yusef, was found dead in their apartment earlier this month.
Prosecutors say a Mount Vernon mother facing a felony manslaughter charge in the death of her 15-month-old daughter admitted hitting her several times to stop her from crying.
Dasia Bartee, 26, faces charges in connection with the death of her daughter, Samia Yusef, authorities said.
Few details are known, but officials said preliminary reports indicate she was possibly placed in a freezer at some point.
Five people were injured when a major fire broke out in a house in Mount Vernon Wednesday afternoon.
There was a call Tuesday for unity between police and the community in Mount Vernon.
The attack that killed five police officers and injured seven in Dallas has police departments in the Tri-State Area training for active shooter situations with added intensity.
An active police investigation was underway late Wednesday night following a shooting in Newark that left two people dead and two others wounded.
The Blackhawks have scored first in 12 of 15 home games, which leads the NHL. Chicago has also allowed just four first-period goals, the fewest in the league.
New York City officials have secured long-awaited funding to restore the 102-year-old Coney Island boardwalk.
There is optimism that New York state will finally close the loophole in the law on drugged driving, perhaps in early 2026.
Amtrak has been working around the clock to rehabilitate two of the four century-old tubes of the East River Tunnel, which was badly damaged by Superstorm Sandy.
New York City officials have secured long-awaited funding to restore the 102-year-old Coney Island boardwalk.
There is optimism that New York state will finally close the loophole in the law on drugged driving, perhaps in early 2026.
Amtrak has been working around the clock to rehabilitate two of the four century-old tubes of the East River Tunnel, which was badly damaged by Superstorm Sandy.
Glen Cove has become the first community in Nassau County to ban the smoking of marijuana in public spaces. Offenders will face fines starting Jan. 1, officials said.
A judge will decide whether some of the evidence will be excluded from trial. But with some of that evidence now accessible to the public, how will it impact seating a jury?
The Stamford Police Department has identified the man whose decomposed body was found handcuffed in the home of a gunman who opened fire at officers during a standoff on Dec. 2.
Showers are expected, and if you're north and west of the city, you'll see some snow, possibly a few inches.
Authorities have released new details about the Dec. 2 standoff in Stamford, Connecticut, including video of officers inside an armored vehicle as it takes fire from the gunman and audio from a phone conversation between the gunman and a hostage negotiator.
Sunday's weather was calm and pleasantly chilly, but big changes are in store as we begin the new work week.
If you're heading out, brace yourself — it's the coldest day of the season so far.
An active police investigation was underway late Wednesday night following a shooting in Newark that left two people dead and two others wounded.
Amtrak has been working around the clock to rehabilitate two of the four century-old tubes of the East River Tunnel, which was badly damaged by Superstorm Sandy.
Two of New Jersey's biggest police departments face major disruptions after a court ruling invalidated a civil service exam from six years ago that high-ranking officers took to get their promotions.
Four people are in custody in last month's mass shooting in Newark that left three people dead including a 10-year-old boy, sources tell CBS News New York.
NJ Transit service into Midtown Manhattan was temporarily diverted to Hoboken due to overhead wire issues Wednesday morning.
There is optimism that New York state will finally close the loophole in the law on drugged driving, perhaps in early 2026.
Amtrak has been working around the clock to rehabilitate two of the four century-old tubes of the East River Tunnel, which was badly damaged by Superstorm Sandy.
Glen Cove has become the first community in Nassau County to ban the smoking of marijuana in public spaces. Offenders will face fines starting Jan. 1, officials said.
Blakeman, the two-term Nassau County executive, formally launched his 2026 campaign for governor of New York early Tuesday morning.
Republican Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman is entering the 2026 New York governor's race, sources tell CBS News New York.
New York City officials have secured long-awaited funding to restore the 102-year-old Coney Island boardwalk.
There is optimism that New York state will finally close the loophole in the law on drugged driving, perhaps in early 2026.
Glen Cove has become the first community in Nassau County to ban the smoking of marijuana in public spaces. Offenders will face fines starting Jan. 1, officials said.
President Trump said the U.S. has seized an oil tanker, which Attorney General Pam Bondi said has been "used to transport sanctioned oil from Venezuela and Iran."
The Federal Reserve is grappling with economic issues including higher inflation and a slowing labor market.
Mixed nuts from Ohio-based Mellace Family Brands sold at some Wegmans stores could be tainted with Salmonella, FDA warns.
New York has no plans to change hepatitis B vaccine guidance after a Centers for Disease Control advisory panel voted to stop recommending a first dose for newborns.
In New York alone, there have already been more than 17,000 flu cases and nearly 1,000 hospitalizations, and doctors anticipate it's only going to get worse as more people gather for the holidays.
Colette Smith of the Bronx was diagnosed with lung cancer, despite never smoking. Her survival story is central to her push for early detection.
Some New Yorkers want the mayor-elect to appoint a new "rat czar" when he takes office after an uptick in rat sightings.
A woman struck and killed by a car in Midtown earlier this week was actress Wenne Alton Davis, police said.
The 2026 Met Gala co-chairs have been announced. Beyoncé, Nicole Kidman and Venus Williams are set to join Vogue's Anna Wintour.
President Trump is hosting the Kennedy Center Honors on Sunday after presenting medals to the 2025 Kennedy Center honorees during an Oval Office ceremony Saturday.
The iconic Wythe Diner was physically moved Saturday from its location in Williamsburg to Steiner Studios in Brooklyn's Navy Yard.
Japanese officials said Jeremy O Harris, known for his Tony-nominated "Slave Play" and his role in the series "Emily in Paris," was arrested on the island of Okinawa on Nov. 16.
The Blackhawks have scored first in 12 of 15 home games, which leads the NHL. Chicago has also allowed just four first-period goals, the fewest in the league.
The Baltimore Orioles agreed to a $155 million, five-year deal with slugger Pete Alonso, a person with knowledge of the agreement told The Associated Press.
Jalen Brunson scored 35 points and the Knicks defeated the struggling Raptors 117-101 in the NBA Cup quarterfinals on Tuesday night.
Emil Heineman scored the winning goal in the shootout and Bo Horvat scored twice in regulation as the Islanders beat the Golden Knights 5-4 on Tuesday.
Cody Glass scored the tiebreaking goal on a wrist shot with 7:36 remaining, and the Devils beat the Senators 4-3 on Tuesday night.
New York City officials have secured long-awaited funding to restore the 102-year-old Coney Island boardwalk.
Residents on East 57th Street say reckless drivers have caused life-altering injuries and even death, but despite petitions and years of advocacy, the city has yet to install a speed bump.
Neighbors in Brooklyn's Victorian Flatbush are expressing frustration after the city designated only part of their area as a historic district.
Brooklyn's Prospect Park is getting financing for a long-term project to battle the impacts of climate change, city leaders say.
The Brooklyn Conservatory of Music plans a 12,000-square-foot campus at One Prospect Park West, aiming to serve thousands more with music therapy and education programs.
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.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
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.
The discussion on rising political violence was moderated by CBS News Editor-in-Chief Bari Weiss, and will air on Saturday at 8 p.m., right here on CBS News New York.
CBS News New York's Lonnie Quinn is tracking a snow event on Saturday night into Sunday that could bring some measurable snow to New York City.
The New York City comptroller will take on Rep. Dan Goldman in the 10th District. CBS News New York's Andrew Ramos reports.
The moves marks a dramatic escalation in tensions between the countries. CBS News New York's Allen Devlin has the latest.
Three people were killed, including a 10-year-old boy, in the mass shooting. CBS News New York's Ali Bauman spoke with the mother of one of those victim's on Wednesday afternoon.
