Man sentenced for murder of Westchester County social worker
The man convicted of murdering Westchester County social worker Maria Coto was sentenced on Thursday.
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The man convicted of murdering Westchester County social worker Maria Coto was sentenced on Thursday.
Hasseem Jenkins expressed remorse during sentencing on Thursday, but also tried to deflect blame for his deadly actions. CBS News New York's Tony Aiello reports.
Haseem Jenkins was found guilty of felony murder in the killing of Maria Coto, who prosecutors said knocked on the wrong door during a 2024 home visit in Peekskill.
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 NYPD says it will be stepping up patrols at sensitive locations throughout New York City after the United States and Israel launched strikes against the Islamic regime in Iran early Saturday morning.
Trump ally Sen. Lindsey Graham said the operation would be "violent, extensive and I believe, at the end of the day, successful."
President Trump says his objective in attacking Iran "is to defend the American people by eliminating imminent threats" from the regime in Tehran. Read his full statement and watch the video here.
The U.S. and Israel are attacking Iran, which is responding with attacks on U.S. bases in the region, as President Trump confirms "major combat operations."
The New York Knicks routed the Milwaukee Bucks 127-98 on Friday night.
The NYPD says it will be stepping up patrols at sensitive locations throughout New York City after the United States and Israel launched strikes against the Islamic regime in Iran early Saturday morning.
The Tri-State Area's weekend is looking like a tale of two seasons with both snow and sunshine.
Pokémon fans across New York City waited in live for special events marking the franchise's 30th anniversary.
Federal prosecutors said they won't appeal a judge's ruling that bars them from seeking the death penalty against Luigi Mangione in the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson.
An oversight hearing into New York City's response to both of this year's major snowstorms took place at City Hall on Friday.
The Tri-State Area's weekend is looking like a tale of two seasons with both snow and sunshine.
Another round of snow is impacting the Tri-State Area Wednesday, just after a major blizzard dumped more than 2 feet of snow in some parts of New York and New Jersey.
Pet owners should be extra cautious with their pets during and after the major winter snowstorm impacting the New York and New Jersey area.
Double-digit snow totals have been reported across New York, New Jersey and Connecticut as a major blizzard begins to wind down.
The storm has started to wrap up in New York City, New Jersey and beyond, with impressive snow totals left in its wake.
The Tri-State Area's weekend is looking like a tale of two seasons with both snow and sunshine.
Neighbors of a home displaying hateful symbols in Woodland Park, New Jersey, say they have complained to police, but authorities said while it's disgraceful, it's still protected speech.
John Shippen was a child of former slaves who found his way onto a golf course and made history there.
The Jersey City community is in shock after learning the emergency room at Heights University Hospital, formerly known as Christ Hospital, is closing in two weeks.
PATH trains at Hoboken Terminal are moving again with delays after a track fire suspended service for nearly 12 hours Friday.
A driver who allegedly struck and critically injured a Nassau County Police crossing guard on Long Island appeared in court Friday.
Four people were injured in a crash on the Long Island Expressway Friday morning.
A Long Island man accused of burning down four homes in the Pocono Mountains was arrested in New York City with a truck full of nitrous oxide.
Nassau County DA Anne Donnelly said Wen-Lone Chou stockpiled parts and tested the guns he built in a makeshift shooting range in his Mineola basement.
A Long Island crossing guard is in critical condition after being hit while shoveling snow in Merrick, sources said.
The NYPD says it will be stepping up patrols at sensitive locations throughout New York City after the United States and Israel launched strikes against the Islamic regime in Iran early Saturday morning.
Trump ally Sen. Lindsey Graham said the operation would be "violent, extensive and I believe, at the end of the day, successful."
President Trump says his objective in attacking Iran "is to defend the American people by eliminating imminent threats" from the regime in Tehran. Read his full statement and watch the video here.
The U.S. and Israel are attacking Iran, which is responding with attacks on U.S. bases in the region, as President Trump confirms "major combat operations."
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani said his proposal to build a rail platform over Amtrak's Sunnyside, Queens rail yard would add more housing than Battery Park City and Hudson Yards put together.
For the first time in 30 years, the Food and Drug Administration has approved a new treatment for an inoperable type of pancreatic cancer.
NYSNA has reached a tentative contract agreement with NewYork-Presbyterian, signaling a potential end to the longest nurses strike in New York City history.
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.
Pokémon fans across New York City waited in live for special events marking the franchise's 30th anniversary.
Singer-songwriter Neil Sedaka, known for his hits like "Laughter in the Rain," "Breaking Up is Hard to Do" and "Calendar Girl," has died.
Streaming giant Netflix declined to match Paramount Skydance's $31 per share offer for Warner Bros. Discovery.
Harvey Weinstein has hired Luigi Mangione's and Sean "Diddy" Combs' lawyers to represent him at his third New York rape trial.
Harlem's Lafayette Theatre is believed to be the first major New York City theater to desegregate, just a year after its opening.
The New York Knicks routed the Milwaukee Bucks 127-98 on Friday night.
Jaylen Brown had 28 points, nine assists and seven rebounds and the Boston Celtics rolled past the Brooklyn Nets 148-111 on Friday night.
Connor Clifton and Egor Chinakhov scored 50 seconds apart in the third period and the Pittsburgh Penguins surged past Jack Hughes and the reeling New Jersey Devils 4-1.
The Philadelphia Flyers rallied to beat the New York Rangers 3-2 on Thursday night.
The New York Islanders rallied to beat the Montreal Canadiens 4-3 on Thursday night.
The National Dance Institute in Harlem hosts a special camp twice a year to bring together dancers with and without special needs for a dance camp, proving anyone can take center stage.
Could New York City's harsh winter weather end up curbing the number of rats? Here's why experts are saying don't count on it.
A Jewish congregation in Brooklyn is fighting to save their historic house of worship.
Harlem's Lafayette Theatre is believed to be the first major New York City theater to desegregate, just a year after its opening.
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.
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.
The U.S. and Israel announced a major military operation against Iran early Saturday, after President Trump threatened the Iranian regime for weeks to make a new deal to rein in its nuclear program, and before that, threatened it over its violent crackdown on protesters in January. CBS News New York's John Dias reports.
CBS News New York's Scott Padgett has your First Alert Forecast for February 27 at 11 p.m.
Late Friday night, former President Bill Clinton posted on X about his testimony on Jeffrey Epstein before a House committee. He explained what led him to testify and blasted lawmakers for forcing his wife, Hillary, to appear before them. CBS News New York's Naomi Ruchim reports.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani said his chat with President Trump focused on bringing affordable housing to Queens in what some say would be a game changer for the city. CBS News New York's Andrew Ramos reports.
PATH trains at Hoboken Terminal are moving again with delays after a track fire suspended service for nearly 12 hours. CBS News New York's Adi Guajardo reports.
