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Mount Vernon gun violence reduction program helping young people's careers
They're working as EMTs, home health aides, and security guards, among other occupations.
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They're working as EMTs, home health aides, and security guards, among other occupations.
New York state is fighting gun violence with career development. Twenty-eight million dollars for gun violence prevention is funding training for hundreds of at-risk young people. CBS2's Tony Aiello reports Mount Vernon is one of the communities where the cash is making a difference.
The teen was gunned down last Thursday in the the courtyard of Levister Towers.
The 14-year-old was gunned down on Thursday in the courtyard of Levister Towers.
The city of Mount Vernon released a picture of Zyaire Fernandez, who died Thursday morning after getting shot in the courtyard of Levister Towers. CBS2's Alice Gainer reports.
For the second time this year, a teenager is a homicide victim in Mount Vernon. CBS2's Tony Aiello has more on the tragic shooting death of a 14-year-old boy.
Mourners have created a small memorial of candles for the 14-year-old boy who was shot in the courtyard in Levister Towers Thursday morning.
Mourners created a small memorial for the boy.
Escoffery has been painting every day for 40 years.
Last month, the state comptroller reported the district has the most troubled finances in New York.
The challenges are mounting for the Mount Vernon city school district. Monday night, the school superintendent was sidelined just months after taking the job. CBS2's Tony Aiello has details and reaction.
A prayer vigil for Tyre Nichols was held in Mount Vernon on Tuesday night.
Experts say the construction industry alone has 600,000 unfilled jobs nationwide.
The federal government is boosting infrastructure spending by $1 trillion over the next five years. It's one reason the city of Mount Vernon is helping residents apply for jobs in the skilled trades.
In imposing the sentence, the judge said the defendant had a history of violent conduct.
Tuesday was sentencing day in the stabbing death of 16-year-old Kayla Green. She was killed by another teenage girl who was a cheerleader from a rival squad in Mount Vernon. CBS2's Tony Aiello reports the judge heard from the 15-year-old defendant and Kayla's family.
Seventy-nine-year-old John McGhee was found unresponsive in a home on Franklin Avenue late Tuesday night.
Police in Westchester County are investigating a suspicious death in Mount Vernon.
At street level, you can't see much of the problem, although the crumbling concrete gives a hint. But in a garage underneath Third Street in Mount Vernon, you can see beams supporting the road are falling apart.
At street level, you can't see much of the problem, although the crumbling concrete gives a hint. But in a garage underneath Third Street in Mount Vernon, you can see beams supporting the road are falling apart, CBS2's Tony Aiello reports.
The 34-year-old victim, from Mount Vernon, died between Exits 18B and 19 during Tuesday night's commute.
Closed since 2009, the sparkling new stadium is the result of Westchester County taking over construction in 2018.
Construction costs ballooned to $40 million and the delays were nightmarish, but finally, a field of dreams is open again in Mount Vernon. CBS2's Tony Aiello has more on the struggle to renovate the city's famed Memorial Field.
Two hundred area households will be getting a monthly boost to help make ends meet: $500 a month for a year.
Two hundred area households will be getting a monthly boost to help make ends meet: $500 a month for a year. CBS2's Tony Aiello reports.
Rafael Devers hit a two-run double and the Boston Red Sox ended Carlos Rodón's seven-start winning streak by beating the New York Yankees 8-4.
A Manhattan synagogue was defaced early Saturday morning, police say. It's the latest incident in a week-long escalation of antisemitic incidents across New York City.
Exclusive details about the NYC architect accused of being the Long Island serial killer, his life and how he may have been hiding in plain sight for more than a decade.
The Red Bulls (8-4-6), who had a five-game win streak snapped last time out, are winless in back-to-back games.
This may be our last "cool" day for quite some time as temperatures will trend much hotter by next week and beyond.
A Manhattan synagogue was defaced early Saturday morning, police say. It's the latest incident in a week-long escalation of antisemitic incidents across New York City.
This may be our last "cool" day for quite some time as temperatures will trend much hotter by next week and beyond.
Sean "Diddy" Combs was given a key to the city in a Times Square ceremony last year. This week, he honored a request from Mayor Eric Adams that he return it.
Early voting is now underway in New York for federal, state and local primaries.
A new report shows the number of people who are experiencing homelessness and living on New York City streets continues to go up.
This may be our last "cool" day for quite some time as temperatures will trend much hotter by next week and beyond.
Strong to severe thunderstorms moved into the New York area late Friday afternoon.
Dan Hurley says he asked himself where he belongs when considering whether to accept an offer to coach the Los Angeles Lakers or stay at UConn.
Many of the survivors of the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting are graduating from Newtown High School Wednesday.
Sunday afternoon will shape up nicely once the rain clears!
This may be our last "cool" day for quite some time as temperatures will trend much hotter by next week and beyond.
After conducting a storm survey, the National Weather Service Mount Holly confirmed Saturday afternoon that an EF-0 landspout tornado touched down in Lawrence Township, New Jersey, between 5:59-6 p.m. Friday.
Police in Florham Park, New Jersey are warning residents about robbers who may be using Wi-Fi jammers to stop victims from using their phones to call for help.
Strong to severe thunderstorms moved into the New York area late Friday afternoon.
The Secret Service is involved, and a Philadelphia city councilmember wants to see an investigation into the thefts.
Early voting is now underway in New York for federal, state and local primaries.
A 15-year-old boy has been arrested in connection to a Long Beach shooting that left another teenager injured Thursday.
At least one person was injured in a shooting in Long Beach on Thursday. Police say it happened as a massive crowd of young adults was being dispersed from the beach and boardwalk.
Gov. Hochul and Mayor Adams are among the New York elected officials who want the anti-mask law brought back to stop antisemitic protesters.
It's graduation season, and one senior on Long Island stands out. He's at the top of his class and is off to New York University -- and he's only 12 years old.
Early voting is now underway in New York for federal, state and local primaries.
A hot-button issue in Brooklyn has candidates divided ahead of New York's Primary Election -- the McGuinness Boulevard Redesign Project.
Jurors could find the senator's strategy of pinning the blame on his wife offensive, legal experts say.
The Supreme Court ruled 6-3 that the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives exceeded its authority when it issued the rule outlawing bump stocks.
Hundreds of people are now suing the New York City Department of Correction after they were allegedly abused at juvenile detention facilities.
Former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo's handling of COVID in nursing homes was under scrutiny Tuesday in Washington, D.C.
Caring for aging parents can be stressful, expensive and tough to balance with a full-time job. But some couples in the so-called "sandwich generation" say there is a silver lining.
Health regulators says consumers should avoid eating shellfish from two states because they may contain paralytic toxins.
New York is expanding access to doula services and becoming the first in the nation to give mothers 20 hours paid time off for prenatal care.
There has been one reported case of a new sexually transmitted form of ringworm in New York City, health officials say.
Sean "Diddy" Combs was given a key to the city in a Times Square ceremony last year. This week, he honored a request from Mayor Eric Adams that he return it.
Kensington Palace releases a new photo of Kate as the Princess of Wales offers an update on her cancer treatment and announces a step back into public life.
From theater legends to first-time performers, there have been many high points to this busy Broadway season.
Fans at her concerts last weekend danced so hard they generated seismic activity that was felt nearly four miles away from Murrayfield Stadium.
It'll be wiener take all when Joey Chestnut, the Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest champion banned from the contest this year, faces off with former champion Takeru Kobayashi on Netflix.
Rafael Devers hit a two-run double and the Boston Red Sox ended Carlos Rodón's seven-start winning streak by beating the New York Yankees 8-4.
The Red Bulls (8-4-6), who had a five-game win streak snapped last time out, are winless in back-to-back games.
J.D. Martinez homered twice, Jose Quintana ended a 10-start winless streak and the New York Mets beat the San Diego Padres 5-1 Saturday for their eighth win in 10 games.
Yankees ace Gerrit Cole struck out 10 batters in a Triple-A game, perhaps the final hurdle before he joins New York's rotation for the first time in 2024.
The Hall of Fame player has been the last 24 years working as a studio analyst for TNT and on Friday he announced that next season will be his last on TV.
A hot-button issue in Brooklyn has candidates divided ahead of New York's Primary Election -- the McGuinness Boulevard Redesign Project.
The Harlem restaurant 67 Orange Street is stirring up some special cocktails ahead of the Juneteenth holiday.
CBS New York's Elle McLogan visited one Queens tavern that is participating in Juneteenth NY's Restaurant Crawl.
In October, CBS New York reported on the Magnolia Tree Earth Center's fight to restore its historic home.
As part of its 90th anniversary celebration, Harlem's historic venue honored Kenneth "Babyface" Edmonds on Monday.
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.
The 50th Annual Village Halloween Parade drew massive crowds, celebrating the theme "Upside/Down:Inside/OUT."
As much of the northeast experiences heavy rains, parts of New York City are beginning to flood.
Thousands of people flooded Union Square on Friday for a PlayStation giveaway promoted by livestreamer Kai Cenat.
CBS New York's Vanessa Murdock has your weather forecast for June 15 at 11 p.m.
Juneteenth celebrations continue in New York City and on Long Island.
Sean "Diddy" Combs has responded to Mayor Eric Adams' request to return his key to New York City, which he received in September.
New security video appears to show the man who destroyed Pride flags surrounding the Stonewall National Monument in the West Village earlier this week.
An investigation is underway after a New York City synagogue was defaced. CBS New York's Lisa Rozner has the latest on what has been a week-long escalation of antisemitic incidents.