Mount Vernon funeral director accused of practicing without license
A Mount Vernon funeral director is facing charges, accused of practicing without a license.
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A Mount Vernon funeral director is facing charges, accused of practicing without a license.
Westchester County is still under a state of emergency as snow cleanup begins. CBS News New York's Tim McNicholas reports.
Nearly 200 people were left without a home after a fire ripped through a Mount Vernon apartment building earlier this week. On Thanksgiving, the community came together to help.
Many were treated to a meal on Thursday night, as a fundraising drive to get them into a new home before Christmas continues. CBS News New York's Adi Guajardo reports.
After a five-alarm fire devastated a Westchester apartment building days before Thanksgiving, a mountain of donations arrived to help the residents in need.
Dozens of people, and several pets, woke up at the vacated school, which the city and Red Cross transformed into a shelter. CBS News New York's Vanessa Murdock reports.
Mount Vernon officials said the fire broke out shortly before 3 a.m. Sunday at an apartment building on Cottage Avenue.
A shelter is now open at a nearby elementary school for those displaced. CBS News New York's Noëlle Lilley has more on the impact to residents and neighbors.
The raging early morning fire forced dozens of people from their homes, and it's still an active scene. CBS News New York's Noelle Lilley reports from Westchester County.
Mount Vernon police say they have arrested a suspect in a deadly stabbing that took place Friday morning.
Mount Vernon Police said one person was killed near Eastchester Lane and Mundy Lane.
The mayor warns nearly 5,000 residents would stop receiving government food aid if the government shutdown continues. CBS News New York's Tony Aiello reports.
The community just outside New York City is gearing up for a possible food crisis if SNAP is frozen due to the federal government shutdown.
The department said a sergeant and four officers have been suspended without pay for 30 days.
A total of five members of the Mount Vernon Police Department have been suspended in connection to last week's shooting inside a prison van.
An incarcerated man from the Bronx is accused of sneaking a gun onto the van and shooting another inmate in the leg. CBS News New York's Tony Aiello reports.
An incarcerated man from the Bronx is accused of sneaking a gun onto a prison transport van and shooting another inmate in the leg.
A prisoner shot another inmate while they were being transported to the Westchester County jail, Mount Vernon Police Chief Marcel Olifiers said at the news conference.
Five inmates were being moved to the Westchester County jail when officers escorting them heard a gunshot in the back of the van.
A badly decomposed human body was found inside an abandoned home in Mount Vernon on Monday. It happened on Beekman Avenue near Langdon Avenue. Neighbors tell CBS News New York's Tony Aiello it was found several days after concerns were raised and police visited the scene.
Chopper 2 flew over a stretch of the roadway near exits 6 and 7 on Thursday, showing dozens of pieces of rusted rebar exposed to the elements instead of being buried in the concrete.
The deterioration of the roadway is revealing metal reinforcement that is not supposed to be exposed to the elements. CBS News New York's Tony Aiello reports.
A suspect in an armed robbery that led to shots being fired at police in Mount Vernon is now facing charges.
Ariela Mejia-Polanco, 33, was gunned down on Aug. 17 while driving her SUV in Mount Vernon. CBS News New York's Lisa Rozner reports.
One of two suspects accused of robbing a Gulf gas station attendant and shooting at officers has been arrested, police say.
Some New Yorkers are realizing their neighbors have been neglecting one very vital chore: picking up after their dogs.
An immigration judge has dismissed the Trump administration's deportation case against Mohsen Mahdawi, a Palestinian graduate student and Columbia protest leader.
In Harlem, a hall-of-famer gymnast is inspiring the next generation in the sport.
A New York City father's plea to save his son's life went viral and gave a big boost to the bone marrow registry, but they still haven't found a match.
Multiple rezonings in Queens are paving the way for tens of thousands of new units, but some residents worry about how it could affect their communities.
Some New Yorkers are realizing their neighbors have been neglecting one very vital chore: picking up after their dogs.
In Harlem, a hall-of-famer gymnast is inspiring the next generation in the sport.
A New York City father's plea to save his son's life went viral and gave a big boost to the bone marrow registry, but they still haven't found a match.
Multiple rezonings in Queens are paving the way for tens of thousands of new units, but some residents worry about how it could affect their communities.
A teenager who fell 50 feet into a shaft of the Queensboro Bridge on Monday was trying to perform a TikTok challenge, police sources say.
Accumulating snow will return to the New York City area Sunday evening into Monday morning.
Valentine's Day will be mild in the New York City area, but snow may be on the way to end the weekend.
New Yorkers felt much better on Tuesday as a warm front moved toward the region. But, snow and ice could make for a potentially dangerous evening.
A Cold Weather Advisory is in place through 10 a.m. on Monday for the entire Tri-State Area. As a result, a First Alert Weather Day will be in play for at least part of the day.
A Connecticut man was arrested after allegedly driving drunk in the Bronx and hitting pedestrians on a sidewalk Friday.
New Jersey's acting attorney general won't ask the state Supreme Court to review the dismissal of racketeering charges against Democratic power broker George E. Norcross III and those charged alongside him.
Springsteen is taking his "Land Of Hope And Dreams American Tour" nationwide starting in the spring.
Diners have been apart of New Jersey's DNA for decades. Now many are struggling, but lawmakers are looking to give them a lifeline.
The Trump administration halted funding for the critical Gateway Tunnel Project, and the president said as recently as Monday on social media he was concerned about the project being over budget and not on time.
NJ Transit and Amtrak commuters should expect delays and schedule changes for the next month as rail traffic is shifted from the old Portal Bridge to the new one.
Accumulating snow will return to the New York City area Sunday evening into Monday morning.
Potholes are causing even more crashes on an already dangerous stretch of New York 25 on Long Island, officials say.
Hicksville is New York's first school district to ban e-bikes after alarming statistics revealed at least 12 people, mostly young Long Islanders, died on them in the past three years.
It has been a brutal viral season, but as RSV cases surged in New York, Northwell Health doctors say infant hospitalizations remained down, thanks to a fairly new vaccine.
Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman accepted the Republican Party's nomination for New York governor on Wednesday at the GOP convention in Garden City.
An immigration judge has dismissed the Trump administration's deportation case against Mohsen Mahdawi, a Palestinian graduate student and Columbia protest leader.
New Jersey's acting attorney general won't ask the state Supreme Court to review the dismissal of racketeering charges against Democratic power broker George E. Norcross III and those charged alongside him.
The Trump administration halted funding for the critical Gateway Tunnel Project, and the president said as recently as Monday on social media he was concerned about the project being over budget and not on time.
"The Late Show" host Stephen Colbert criticized CBS on Monday night, saying the network blocked his interview with U.S. Senate hopeful James Talarico from airing.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani unveiled his preliminary financial plan on the heels of the announcement that the state will give the city $1.5 billion to help fix a massive budget shortfall.
NYSNA ratified contracts with Montefiore and Mount Sinai, clearing the way for nurses to return to work Saturday after walking off one month ago.
The longest and largest nurses strike in New York City history is set to end after over three weeks as NYSNA says it has a tentative agreement.
Mount Sinai Health System and Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield failed to reach a contract agreement by Dec. 31, which means about 9,000 physicians are no longer considered in-network.
Brooklyn's Green-Wood Cemetery is set to become the first on the East Coast to offer human composting.
The goal is to get patients drunk and high at a new research lab on the border of Nassau County and Queens.
Springsteen is taking his "Land Of Hope And Dreams American Tour" nationwide starting in the spring.
"The Late Show" host Stephen Colbert criticized CBS on Monday night, saying the network blocked his interview with U.S. Senate hopeful James Talarico from airing.
"Dawson's Creek" and "Varsity Blues" star James Van Der Beek has died at 48 years old.
New York City Department of Environmental Protection said there was a "significant reduction in water usage" throughout the Big Apple during his show. That changed as soon as his performance ended.
Catherine O'Hara, known for her roles in "Home Alone," "Schitt's Creek" and "Beetlejuice," died on Jan. 30 at the age of 71.
In Harlem, a hall-of-famer gymnast is inspiring the next generation in the sport.
Elana Meyers Taylor has won her first Olympic gold in women's monobob, and she made history as the oldest American woman to do it at the Winter Games.
Cleveland Browns safety Ronnie Hickman was assaulted inside a New York City hotel on Monday morning, officials said.
The short-handed Indiana Pacers beat the Brooklyn Nets 115-110 on Wednesday night.
Jose Alvarado scored a season-high 26 points and Mikal Bridges added 22 points as the New York Knicks beat the Philadelphia 76ers 138-89 Wednesday night.
Multiple rezonings in Queens are paving the way for tens of thousands of new units, but some residents worry about how it could affect their communities.
Residents and skate advocates clash over a proposed Mount Prospect Park skate facility, as city officials promise an updated design this spring.
A Brooklyn community is fighting to turn a forgotten landmark into a heritage center.
Edward R. Murrow High School's new boiler system cuts emissions while doubling as a hands-on sustainability lesson for students.
LUAR Creative Director Raul López says Lady Gaga's salsa-inspired dress in Bad Bunny's Super Bowl halftime show was a moment of pride for Caribbeans and Latinos.
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.
As the snow finally melts in New York City, some New Yorkers are realizing their neighbors have been neglecting one very vital chore: picking up after their dogs. CBS News New York's Ali Bauman reports.
CBS News New York's Lonnie Quinn has your First Alert Forecast for January 17 at 11 p.m.
Mayor Zohran Mamdani says New York City is in the red, and he's threatening to raise property taxes to fill the gap unless he's able to increase taxes for the rich and the most profitable corporations. CBS News New York's Adi Guajardo reports.
State flags across New York are set to fly at half staff Wednesday to honor the life of Rev. Jesse Jackson. He died Tuesday at the age of 84. The Baptist minister was a champion of civil rights, shaping politics and the presidency. CBS News New York's Dick Brennan reports.
CBS News New York's Scott Padgett has your First Alert Forecast for February 17 at 8:45 p.m.
