Video shows Peekskill officer kicking, swearing at suspect on ground
The officer is seen using a stun gun on the suspect and kicking him after responding to a complaint at Riverfront Green Park. CBS News New York's Tony Aiello reports.
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The officer is seen using a stun gun on the suspect and kicking him after responding to a complaint at Riverfront Green Park. CBS News New York's Tony Aiello reports.
A Peekskill police officer is under investigation after video shows him kicking and cursing at a suspect on the ground.
A jury Wednesday found Haseem Jenkins guilty in the May 2024 murder of Westchester County social worker Maria Coto. CBS News New York's Tony Aiello reports.
Haseem Jenkins, 32, is accused of stomping and punching petite social worker Maria Coto after she mistakenly knocked on his door. She suffered catastrophic head injuries from his heavy boots that eventually killed her. She died five weeks later. CBS News New York's Tony Aiello reports.
Testimony began Wednesday in the trial of a Peekskill man accused of murdering a social worker who knocked on the wrong apartment door.
Residents in one Westchester County neighborhood may notice some issues when the taps are turned on.
CBS News New York's Jenna DeAngelis sat down with the patient in Westchester County who doctors say had the first heart-liver-kidney transplant in New York state.
New technology and a change to New York state law could help protect social workers who visit clients in the field.
The father of 10-year-old Gianlukas Illescas insisted his son died by suicide last year after being bullied at school, but Peekskill Police and the Westchester DA's office have closed their investigation after confirming the autopsy findings; Gianlukas died by accidental asphyxiation, not suicide.
The social worker who was beaten while attempting a home visit in Westchester County has died.
Sources tell CBS New York social worker Maria Coto, 56, has died after being punched and kicked by a man when she mistakenly knocked a door during a home visit last month.
A social worker is on life support after she was brutally beaten while attempting a home visit in Peekskill, New York.
A social worker in Westchester County, New York is on life support after she was nearly beaten to death while making a home visit in Peekskill. CBS New York's Tony Aiello reports.
For the first time, three of Westchester County's five cities are led by women of color.
Christian Illescas says his son, Gianlukas, died by suicide after being bullied, not by accidental suicide.
Christian Illescas says his son, Gianlukas, was bullied before taking his own life and that his death was not an accidental suicide. CBS2's Naveen Dhaliwal reports.
The May 25 death of Gianlukas Illescas has created a pervasive sadness around the Westchester County city.
Emotions overflowed Tuesday at a school board meeting in Peekskill, where many are upset after the death of a 10-year-old boy. CBS2's Tony Aiello reports the boy's family says he died by suicide after being bullied at school.
The father of the student, Lucas Illesecas, is calling for the superintendent to step down.
There is anger and heartbreak in one Westchester County city after a young student reportedly took his own life. The father of 10-year-old Lucas Illesecas is calling for the superintendent to step down. CBS2's Kristine Johnson reports.
Agovino's victim, who he admitted he abused repeatedly, was in court, but the former cop did not apologize to her.
Seven years in state prison for sex abuse is the sentence for ex-Peekskill police officer Michael Agovino. As CBS2's Dave Carlin reports, his victim, who he he admits he abused repeatedly, was in court for the sentencing, but the former cop did not apologize to her.
The Westchester County District Attorney's office says Mark Cope had a blood alcohol content of .21, nearly three times the legal limit.
A drunk driver who killed a mother in Westchester County in 2020 learned his fate Friday, and in court, he had to face the victim's loved ones, who are still grieving their loss. They spoke to CBS2's Leah Mishkin after the sentencing.
Westchester drivers who want the convenience of paying for parking with a smartphone app face the irritating task of downloading numerous apps to park in different parts of the county.
Flames were seen shooting out of the third floor of a building on Pierrepont Street on Monday. The blaze forced dozens of residents from their homes.
A harrowing discovery was made at a home in Middlesex County, New Jersey, on Monday night following a deadly police shooting.
Sean Durzi scored 1:06 into overtime and the Mammoth beat the Rangers 3-2 on Monday night for their second win in three games.
Cade Cunningham had 29 points and 13 assists as the Detroit Pistons beat the New York Knicks 121-90.
Drone video shows the dramatic rescue of a dog that escaped from a car during a pit stop in New Jersey last weekend.
Flames were seen shooting out of the third floor of a building on Pierrepont Street on Monday. The blaze forced dozens of residents from their homes.
Wegmans, a popular supermarket chain, is now scanning the faces of customers and storing data so its security system can recognize them.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani is launching a task force to crack down on hidden services fees for things like concert tickets and package handling.
Hochul said traffic in the congestion zone is down by 11% since the start of the program.
The fire broke out just after 3:15 a.m. in a deli on the first floor of a five story building at Findlay Avenue and 170th Street in Morris Heights.
You'll want to bundle up Monday in the New York City area for a chilly start to the week before wetter, milder weather arrives midweek.
We're stuck in the freezer Friday as temperatures will struggle to get out of the 20s in the Tri-State Area.
The first morning of 2026 featured a few rounds of snow across the Tri-State Area.
The last day of 2025 will feature a blend of clouds and sun in New York City.
Here's how to stream Times Square New Year's Eve performances on Wednesday night and the ball drop ushering in 2026.
A harrowing discovery was made at a home in Middlesex County, New Jersey, on Monday night following a deadly police shooting.
Drone video shows the dramatic rescue of a dog that escaped from a car during a pit stop in New Jersey last weekend.
An Elizabeth High School student was injured when a driver crashed through the wall of the auditorium, a city official said.
You'll want to bundle up Monday in the New York City area for a chilly start to the week before wetter, milder weather arrives midweek.
The inferno at the Crossfield Products facility has caused a strong chemical-like odor to spread through Roselle Park, New Jersey.
You'll want to bundle up Monday in the New York City area for a chilly start to the week before wetter, milder weather arrives midweek.
The New York State Nurses Association served 12 private sector hospitals in New York City a 10-day strike notice Friday.
An extraordinary Christmas Day rescue in East Patchogue, Long Island, was caught on police body cameras.
MTA fare hikes are in effect, upping the cost of NYC subway and bus rides, and trips on the Long Island and Metro-North railroads.
We're stuck in the freezer Friday as temperatures will struggle to get out of the 20s in the Tri-State Area.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani is launching a task force to crack down on hidden services fees for things like concert tickets and package handling.
Hochul said traffic in the congestion zone is down by 11% since the start of the program.
The new CDC recommendations suggest reducing the number of vaccinations all children should receive.
Small dueling rallies formed outside the federal courthouse in Lower Manhattan where ousted Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro was arraigned.
Ousted Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife were appearing before a judge in New York to face charges related to drug trafficking after the U.S. military attack on Venezuela.
Brooklyn-based Maimonides Health is merging with NYC Health + Hospitals, New York City health leaders announced.
New Jersey state health officials are warning of potential measles exposures at Newark Liberty International Airport before Christmas.
Thousands of new flu cases in New York led to a 38% jump from the previous week, according to state health officials.
A spike in measles cases in Rockland County has New York health officials urging families to get vaccinated.
Researchers on Long Island say they've found physical evidence of PTSD in World Trade Center first responders.
Here are the significant books, films and characters joining the list of works in the public domain on Jan. 1, 2026.
Here's what to know about the lineup of performances scheduled for New Year's Eve, as crowds gather in Times Square to ring in 2026.
Isiah Whitlock Jr. is perhaps best known for his role as state Sen. R. Clayton "Clay" Davis on HBO's "The Wire."
Smith previously played young Nala in "The Lion King" on Broadway.
The singer said an MRI showed a cancerous spot on one of his lungs after he recovered from a lengthy bout of bronchitis.
Sean Durzi scored 1:06 into overtime and the Mammoth beat the Rangers 3-2 on Monday night for their second win in three games.
Cade Cunningham had 29 points and 13 assists as the Detroit Pistons beat the New York Knicks 121-90.
Joe Schoen will return as New York Giants general manager after getting a vote of confidence from owners John Mara and Steve Tisch.
Taylor Hall had a goal and an assist, rookie Brandon Bussi stopped 28 shots and the Hurricanes beat the Devils 3-1 on Sunday night.
Mitch Trubisky threw four touchdown passes as the Bills bid a likely farewell to their long-time home with a 35-8 rout of the Jets on Sunday.
City officials credit Project Restore, a paid mentorship and therapy initiative, with helping cut violence in Bed-Stuy and offering young men a path away from gangs.
Drumming, dance and hands-on workshops marked the 18th year the Brooklyn Children's Museum is hosting what leaders call New York City's largest family Kwanzaa festival.
Federal funding cuts have left local organizations struggling to meet growing needs, prompting a borough-wide fundraising push to support food access, housing and other essential services.
What began as a middle school project has grown into hundreds of handwritten messages left across New York City, offering encouragement to strangers and revealing how a small gesture can resonate for weeks.
NYC says center-running bus lanes will speed up commutes and improve safety on one of Brooklyn's busiest corridors, but critics aren't so sure.
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.
CBS News New York's Lonnie Quinn is calling for temperatures in the 40s and 50s over the next several days.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says immunizations like flu shots will be left to families to decide. CBS News New York's Jenna DeAngelis reports.
As CBS News New York's Naveen Dhaliwal reports, several families were displaced by Monday night's blaze.
The Venezuelan president made his first appearance before a judge following his capture by U.S. military forces in Caracas over the weekend. CBS News New York's Dick Brennan leads team coverage.
CBS News New York's Adi Guajardo has the latest on the investigation.
