Newburgh man pleads guilty to hate crime
In June, William Ryan threatened a Black pastor and his son with a knife and yelled racial slurs at them.
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In June, William Ryan threatened a Black pastor and his son with a knife and yelled racial slurs at them.
A man accused in a racist road rage incident in Newburgh pleaded guilty Friday to a hate crime.
County Exec Neuhaus says Orange just finished fifth-driest July on record, with rainfall 2.6 inches below normal.
Ryan, 60, claimed to a be an off-duty state trooper and used racist language when he threatened a Wallkill Police lieutenant with a box cutter.
William Ryan claimed to a be an off-duty state trooper and used racist language when he threatened a Wallkill Police lieutenant with a box cutter.
Punishment was handed out Tuesday in the troubling death of a 7-year-old in Orange County. CBS2's Tony Aiello reports.
William J. Ryan, 60, is facing a hate crime charge following the encounter in Orange County on Saturday.
CBS2's Kevin Rincon speaks to the victim, a local pastor who is also a lieutenant in a nearby police department.
There are a few things drivers should keep in mind as freezing rain could make for a dangerous commute.
Disturbing video shows a fight in the street Wednesday afternoon followed by the sound of gunfire and teens literally running for their lives.
Arturo Cuacuas is set to be arraigned on charges in connection to the death of his 7-year-old son, Peter.
The starvation death of a 7-year-old boy has led to murder charges, and now a likely inquiry into why the system designed to protect him apparently failed.
Seven-year-old Peter Cuacuas died of starvation and neglect, said investigators announcing second-degree murder charges for 39-year-old Letitia Bravo, who is believed to be the boy's mother.
Jorge Arbayza de la Cruz, 51, was shot and killed Thursday evening on North Miller Street in Newburgh.
Police said Arbayza de la Cruz was dropping off a fare when the passenger tried to rob him at gunpoint.
History and fun at the nation's first publicly owned historic site in Newburgh, New York.
Admission to the historic site was free for the day.
Two tractor trailers heading southbound near Exit 17 by New York Stewart International Airport collided around 3:45 p.m. Tuesday.
Newburgh Police believe 19-year-old Anthony Pennachio may have also sexually assaulted other victims and are asking anyone with information to come forward.
Investigators believe Matthew Louis Mercado killed Jessica Lopez as she tried to leave a motel, then stole $1,500 using her bank card and disposed of her body.
A traffic stop in an upstate city escalated into an ugly confrontation between a local lawmaker and police. Newburgh Councilman Omari Shakur directed an explosive, profanity-laced tirade at an officer.
Newburgh police said they had arrested Kaliek Goode-Ford, 30, and charged him with murder, attempted murder, weapons possession and more.
Several members of a family were fatally shot in their Orange County home on Sunday morning, police said.
Police were sent to the area of Liberty Street and Clinton Street around 11:15 p.m. Saturday in response to a Shot Spotter notification.
It all started at around 10:50 a.m. with a traffic stop on Route 87 at the Newburgh tolls.
Dozens of residents of a New Jersey nursing home had to be evacuated Tuesday due to a serious water issue.
Susan Lucci shares her challenges on overcoming grief after the death of her husband, and how she nearly didn't take the iconic role of Erica Kane on "All My Children."
A flooded manhole has turned a loading dock into an ice rink in Queens.
More than 300 kilos of cocaine were seized in Nassau County in one of the largest drug busts ever on Long Island, officials said Tuesday.
Hundreds of Brooklyn residents have been without power for four days during this bitter cold streak.
A flooded manhole has turned a loading dock into an ice rink in Queens.
More than 300 kilos of cocaine were seized in Nassau County in one of the largest drug busts ever on Long Island, officials said Tuesday.
Hundreds of Brooklyn residents have been without power for four days during this bitter cold streak.
New York Attorney General Letitia James is starting a new effort to observe and document ICE activity in New York state.
Closing arguments are set for Tuesday in the trial of New York police Sgt. Erik Duran, who is accused of killing a man by throwing a cooler at him in the Bronx.
Bundle up — New York City and the Tri-State Area's stretch of dangerously cold weather continues, and it's sticking around longer than anyone would like.
New York, New Jersey and Connecticut were pivotal during America's birth. This year, as the nation celebrates its 250th birthday, CBS News New York is highlighting the hidden history in our own back yard.
Forecasters are watching for a chance of snow this weekend in New York and New Jersey as harsh winter weather conditions continue.
The First Alert Weather Team is tracking a storm that could bring snow to the New York and New Jersey area. Frigid temperatures will last throughout the week.
Although the snowstorm has passed, the cold weather will linger with temperatures below freezing each day.
Dozens of residents of a New Jersey nursing home had to be evacuated Tuesday due to a serious water issue.
The Gateway Development Commission is suing the federal government for withholding funding for the critical tunnel project linking New York and New Jersey. Construction will be halted if funding doesn't resume, officials said.
Tensions are running high after reports of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents arresting several people in Hoboken and Jersey City earlier Sunday.
New York Giants co-owner Steve Tisch said he had a brief association with Jeffrey Epstein but denied taking him up on any of his invitations and said he never went to Epstein's island.
The extreme cold temperatures have been causing water main breaks across New York and New Jersey.
More than 300 kilos of cocaine were seized in Nassau County in one of the largest drug busts ever on Long Island, officials said Tuesday.
Nassau County Police Officer Patricia Espinosa was killed Saturday in a car crash on Long Island.
The offshore wind project aimed at powering 600,000 New York homes can resume construction off Long Island, a federal judge ruled.
Authorities say online threats like sextortion are exploding, with predators increasingly pushing violence.
An off-duty Nassau County police officer was killed in a car crash with an alleged drunk driver Saturday morning, police say.
New York Attorney General Letitia James is starting a new effort to observe and document ICE activity in New York state.
The House on Tuesday voted 217 to 214 to fund major parts of the government and end the partial shutdown. Follow live updates.
The Gateway Development Commission is suing the federal government for withholding funding for the critical tunnel project linking New York and New Jersey. Construction will be halted if funding doesn't resume, officials said.
The Clintons made a last-ditch effort to avoid a contempt vote.
If you've been walking around New York City this week, you've probably noticed it -- bags stacked high, bins overflowing, and piles of trash lining the sidewalks.
In New Jersey, nearly half a million people lost enhanced Affordable Care Act tax credits this year, but the impact goes far beyond those who got the credits.
Starting July 1, as many as 450,000 New Yorkers will lose EP coverage and be forced into marketplace health care plans.
Striking New York City nurses returned to the bargaining table Thursday, the New York State Nurses Association said.
Mayor Zohran Mamdani and Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders joined striking New York City nurses on the picket line Tuesday.
New York City's largest nurses strike is now in Week 2 and it appears negotiations toward a deal remain at a standstill.
Chuck Negron, a founding member of Three Dog Night whose lead vocals powered a string of hits for one of the top rock acts of the late 1960s and early '70s has died. He was 83.
Popular singer-songwriter Noah Kahan will be bringing his tour to New York City this summer. "The Great Divide" tour will stop at Citi Field on July 18.
Bad Bunny used his Grammy acceptance speech on Sunday to denounce U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and call for the end of the ongoing immigration crackdown.
The 2026 Grammy Awards recognized the best of the best in music from last year, with big wins for Kendrick Lamar and Bad Bunny. Here's the full list of winners and nominees.
Complete closure of the performing arts center in Washington, D.C., will start on July 4, Mr. Trump said. It's not yet clear how extensive the changes to the building might be.
The NFL released a statement Monday on New York Giants co-owner Steve Tisch, whose name showed up more than 400 times in files released by the U.S. Justice Department regarding Jeffrey Epstein.
Martin Fehervary and Anthony Beauvillier scored 31 seconds apart in the second period, and the Capitals beat the Islanders 4-1 on Monday night.
OG Anunoby scored 25 points, Landry Shamet added 23 and the Knicks beat the Lakers 112-100 on Sunday night.
Jalen Duren had 21 points and 10 rebounds after being added to the All-Star Game on Sunday night as an Eastern Conference reserve, and the Detroit Pistons routed the Brooklyn Nets 130-77 in the most-lopsided victory in franchise history.
New York Giants co-owner Steve Tisch said he had a brief association with Jeffrey Epstein but denied taking him up on any of his invitations and said he never went to Epstein's island.
A flooded manhole has turned a loading dock into an ice rink in Queens.
Jamaica Colosseum Mall is set to close for good on Jan. 31.
A volunteer effort launched during the winter storm paired younger residents with elderly homeowners, offering snow removal assistance while creating new community ties across generations.
A home-visit initiative in Brooklyn connects aging Holocaust survivors with social workers as war abroad and antisemitism at home reopen old wounds.
A critical seasonal blood shortage is prompting renewed calls for New Yorkers to donate.
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.
Many homeowners across the Tri-State Area are dealing with ice dams on their roofs. CBS News New York's Dave Carlin reports.
President Trump signed a roughly $1.2 trillion spending bill ending the partial government shutdown. CBS News New York's Dick Brennan reports.
A little bit of blood was found inside the Arizona home of "Today" show co-host Savannah Guthrie's mother, Nancy Guthrie, whose disappearance is being investigated as a crime, a law enforcement source familiar with the case told CBS News. CBS News New York's Jessica Moore reports.
Senior citizens were wheeled out of the lobby one by one and outside into below-freezing temperatures, where they were met by a caravan of ambulances, emergency response vehicles, and more. CBS News New York's Allen Devlin reports.
Susan Lucci left us spellbound for more than 40 years as one of the most famous characters on daytime television, Erica Kane of "All My Children." Lucci talked to Mary Calvi about her friendships and losing the love of her life, her husband Helmut Huber. They were married in 1969 and spent 52 years together until his death in March 2022. Watch their full discussion.
