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The claim was shared by several Republican elected officials, who now say it wasn't true.
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The claim was shared by several Republican elected officials, who now say it wasn't true.
"Yonkers is an immigrant city and we will treat the refugees with dignity," Mayor Mike Spano said.
One engaged couple says they can't access hotel rooms that were reserved months ago for their wedding guests.
Orange County officials are suing a hotel where some asylum seekers are staying.
New York City's move to relocate some asylum seekers to a suburban hotel is causing controversy, and for one engaged couple, it's causing a major inconvenience. CBS2's Tony Aiello spoke with the frustrated groom-to-be.
The Adams administration defied a state of emergency order in Orange County on Thursday, sending two buses with about 40 asylum seekers to a hotel in Newburgh. CBS2's Tony Aiello spoke with some of the men.
The first bus carrying asylum seekers from New York City arrived Thursday in Orange County, New York. CBS2's Tony Aiello reports from Newburgh.
The shop sold a $50,000 winner for Saturday's Powerball, and a $1 million winner for Friday's Mega Millions.
The shop sold a $50,000 winner in Saturday's Powerball and a $1 million winner in Friday's Mega Millions, CBS2's Tony Aiello reports.
In New York, four winning Mega Millions tickets worth $1 million were sold.
Local residents hope the new 60,000 square-foot facility will revitalize the Newburgh Mall.
The first-ever casino inside a New York shopping mall is now open. Newburgh officials hope gaming is a good bet to boost the economy. The casino is located in Newburgh, Orange County, about an hour north of New York City. CBS2's Zinnia Maldonado takes us inside.
Gamblers will soon take aim at 1,200 slot machines and 82 electronic table games inside the Newburgh Mall.
Resorts World Hudson Valley Casino is about to open its doors in Newburgh. CBS2's Tony Aiello reports.
The record Powerball jackpot has grown to $1.9 billion after nobody hit the winning numbers Saturday night, but two people in the Tri-State Area did become millionaires.
Two women and a man were injured in a shooting on Sept. 30 after a football game at Newburgh Free Academy.
Newburgh school officials in Orange County, New York, have put a temporary pause on all home sporting events.
Police have released a surveillance photo of two people they want to question in connection to a shooting after a high school football game in Newburgh.
Police said at least five shots were fired and three people were hit after the game.
Police provided an update early Saturday on a shooting after a Newburgh high school football game.
Three people were shot after the game and police are trying to identify two persons of interest.
Police say a high school football game ended with a shooting in Newburgh, Orange County.
Residents in Newburgh say gun violence is becoming an all-too-common danger. This comes after a man was killed and 5-year-old was shot in the leg Thursday. CBS2's Tony Aiello spoke with the little boy's grandmother.
Five-year-old Isaac Peacock was on his bike when a man with a gun opened fire.
Police said the boy was riding a bicycle when he was shot.
Investigators said the suspects punched the 75-year-old man in the head during an argument.
According to police, the suspect and another man got into an argument and attacked each other Saturday night.
It's another winner with more sunshine and highs from the 80s inland to 70s at the beaches!
Pete Alonso hit his MLB-best 20th home run of the season and rookie Francisco Álvarez knocked a three-run blast in the loss.
Lynija Eason was charged after police found her daughter bruised and unresponsive in their Bronx apartment. The charge could be upgraded if the medical examiner rules the girl's death a homicide.
Investigators said the suspects punched the 75-year-old man in the head during an argument.
According to police, the suspect and another man got into an argument and attacked each other Saturday night.
Lynija Eason was charged after police found her daughter bruised and unresponsive in their Bronx apartment. The charge could be upgraded if the medical examiner rules the girl's death a homicide.
It happened last week at Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church in East Elmhurst.
The unforgettable exhibition showcases a variety of military aircrafts, along with defensive tactics.
Area airports saw their usual crowds and highways filled up with cars as people took off on vacation.
Connecticut hasn't had an NHL team since the Hartford Whalers left for North Carolina in 1997.
The airline said a shortage of planes and pilots forced its hand, but there's no shortage of passengers.
It happened as the boy was walking home from his bus stop in Middletown, Connecticut this week.
U.S. News and World Report has released its annual list of the best places to live in the country.
Swifties didn't care about the cost. They just wanted to see their girl and she didn't disappoint.
Area airports saw their usual crowds and highways filled up with cars as people took off on vacation.
The audience cheered loudly as Grace Mariani and her dog Justin accepted their diplomas from the Seton Hall University president.
Pop superstar's shows at MetLife expected to compound what's expected to be busiest travel weekend in years.
The Jersey Shore is a red-hot destination and after a relatively mild winter, New Jersey officials say the beaches are in top shape.
The unforgettable exhibition showcases a variety of military aircrafts, along with defensive tactics.
Detectives said Luis Pena was stealing tires off Jacob Mejia's Toyota Highlander before Mejia fatally stabbed him in Bellerose Village.
Crowds poured into Jones Beach on Friday to watch practice runs of the Bethpage Air Show's high-flying fun.
The Petito's attorneys say the letter proves Roberta Laundrie knew her son killed Gabby Petito and offered to help cover it up.
Town of Islip says it is defying a court order by operating, but the owner says he has every right to do so.
After days of intense negotiations and weeks of talks, an agreement in principle has been reached to raise the debt ceiling.
Mayor Eric Adams signed a bill banning discrimination based on height and weight, potentially putting pressure on cities around the world to follow suit.
A document filed in former President Donald Trump's Manhattan criminal case indicates prosecutors have released to his attorneys a recording of Trump and an undisclosed witness.
Time is running short for House Republicans and the White House to reach an agreement on the debt ceiling to avoid default.
A bipartisan group of U.S. senators is asking the Department of Defense to launch an investigation into longstanding price gouging by defense contractors.
The state's Department of Health says the change is "due to the changing landscape of the COVID-19 pandemic."
More than 150 unionized physicians walked off the job Monday for a planned five-day strike.
Alzheimer's can strike quickly. Two years ago, Sandra Dozier was Professor Dozier, teaching multiple classes.
Residents claim Mount Sinai pays them $7,000 less each year compared to their counterparts at the Manhattan campus.
Dr. Kumar explains what makes high intensity interval training different from other kinds of workouts.
Swifties didn't care about the cost. They just wanted to see their girl and she didn't disappoint.
Pop superstar's shows at MetLife expected to compound what's expected to be busiest travel weekend in years.
Taylor Swift kick's off a three-night run at MetLife Stadium on Friday.
Broadway was shuttered by the pandemic for about a year-and-a-half.
This will mark the 30th year where anyone can watch a movie on the big screen at the iconic park.
Pete Alonso hit his MLB-best 20th home run of the season and rookie Francisco Álvarez knocked a three-run blast in the loss.
With the 3-1 victory on Saturday, the Union has beaten the Boys in Blue four straight times.
DJ LeMahieu, who had an RBI double in the first, homered in the seventh in the Bombers' 3-2 win.
Lindor finished with four RBIs and Scherzer pitched seven innings of one-run ball in the 5-2 victory.
Juan Soto and Fernando Tatis Jr. hit two-run homers in San Diego's 5-1 win on Friday night.
The annual tradition returned Wednesday in New York Harbor, ahead of Memorial Day.
The exhibit focuses on the key period between 1964 and 1966, when the Beatles became international superstars.
This year's theme centered on Karl Lagerfeld, best known for his work as creative director of Chanel.
The groundbreaking singer, actor and activist died Tuesday at the age of 96 in his New York home.
The Mets unveiled a massive new scoreboard and defeated the Marlins in their home opener at Citi Field.
John Elliott has the Tri-State Area's updated First Alert Forecast on CBS2 News This Morning.
Investigators said the suspects punched the man during an argument inside an elevator at the Atlantic Avenue station.
Investigators said two men attacked each other during a fight Saturday night.
Congress will have to pass the deal to raise the country's debt limit and avoid a potential catastrophe for the economy.
The charge against Lynija Eason, 26, could be upgraded if the medical examiner rules her daughter's death a homicide, CBS2's Christina Fan reports.