Peekskill community in mourning following death of 10-year-old student
The father of the student, Lucas Illesecas, is calling for the superintendent to step down.
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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.
The flags were raised by the Westchester County LGBTQ Advisory Board and county officials Friday.
The day before Christmas, Shina McClam's friends are shocked by her death. The mother from Ossining was the victim of a deadly crash involving an alleged drunk driver.
Salazar, 18, was stabbed to death Saturday after an altercation at Charles Point Park in Peekskill.
Salazar and two other young men were stabbed after some kind of altercation at Charles Point Park in Peekskill. Police have released few details.
The coronavirus pandemic forced businesses all over the Tri-State Area to closed, but there are some that opened in the midst of the chaos.
The county says an employee with the disease worked a private party at Factoria at Charles Point while infectious.
The district attorney said he does not believe there are any other victims in Agovino's case at this time.
Police say the suspect was immediately arrested and the child was rushed to the hospital.
Investigators say 33-year-old Peeksill officer Michael Agovino is charged with repeatedly sexually abusing a woman with a learning disability while in uniform and threatening to arrest her.
The massive fire broke out around 11 p.m. at Crompond and Cayuga roads in Peekskill.
A Chevrolet with a celestial connection is headed from New York to France.
The big extra charge came right after the city installed a new meter in the utility room. The city considered the old one more than just outdated, but also defective.
Police are looking for two suspects involved in the incident at North Division and Main streets, WCBS 880's Paul Murnane reported.
A New Yorker who was convicted in the love-triangle killing of a suburban cab driver has been sentenced to life in prison without parole.
The Lamont-Doherty Cooperative Seismographic Network says a 2.5-magnitude earthquake was recorded at 10:46 in a heavily wooded area of Garrison.
Seismologists said the quake registered at a 2.5-magnitude when it hit at around 10:46 a.m. It was about 3 miles below ground, they said.
The Westchester County district attorney said John Murray, of Newburgh, was found guilty Thursday in the killing of Terrance Camper.
Westchester County residents were issued a warning Wednesday, as scammers are on the prowl and preying on unwitting homeowners. The scammers have been targeting residents of Peekskill, soliciting business at their homes.
There is a disturbing update to an already tragic story. The FDNY has determined a fire that burned a historic Brooklyn church to the ground was intentionally.
Jordan Walker played spoiler in Philadelphia and homered on his last six swings to defeat Phillies slugger Kyle Schwarber at Citizens Bank Park.
An NYPD parking lot in the East Village in Lower Manhattan will soon transform into more affordable housing.
New York City has been accused of being too slow to respond to the homeless encampment growing between the Intrepid Museum and Javits Center.
An elevator in one Brooklyn apartment building has been out of service for a couple of weeks, leaving some elderly tenants unable to go about their daily lives.
There is a disturbing update to an already tragic story. The FDNY has determined a fire that burned a historic Brooklyn church to the ground was intentionally.
An NYPD parking lot in the East Village in Lower Manhattan will soon transform into more affordable housing.
New York City has been accused of being too slow to respond to the homeless encampment growing between the Intrepid Museum and Javits Center.
An elevator in one Brooklyn apartment building has been out of service for a couple of weeks, leaving some elderly tenants unable to go about their daily lives.
Authorities on Long Island are warning about a scheme in which victims are being urged to convert their savings into gold bars, then hand them over for "safekeeping."
A heat advisory will go into effect from Tuesday to Wednesday for NYC and the surrounding area, as feels-like temperatures could reach the 100s.
People in the New York City area should brace for more extreme weather this week.
Some storms returned to the New York City and New Jersey area on Friday.
Thursday's flood warnings have been canceled for New York City and New Jersey, but storms are expected to return Friday.
Severe thunderstorms swept through New York and New Jersey on Saturday night, causing damage amid Fourth of July festivities.
Robots called "Daxbots" will be roaming around Hoboken to collect data on sidewalks, curb ramps and other pedestrian infrastructure.
The car owner started the vehicle, and it exploded, launching debris into homes, yards and across a road on Monday morning.
A heat advisory will go into effect from Tuesday to Wednesday for NYC and the surrounding area, as feels-like temperatures could reach the 100s.
A New Jersey man says his T-shirt nearly got him kicked off a United Airlines flight.
People in the New York City area should brace for more extreme weather this week.
Authorities on Long Island are warning about a scheme in which victims are being urged to convert their savings into gold bars, then hand them over for "safekeeping."
Authorities on Long Island are warning about a scheme in which victims are being urged their savings into gold bars, and to then hand over those gold bars over for "safekeeping." CBS News New York's Carolyn Gusoff reports.
Some storms returned to the New York City and New Jersey area on Friday.
The Smithtown Library on Long Island opened all of its doors Thursday, nearly two years after a wave of water flowed through the building during catastrophic flooding. CBS News New York's Jennifer McLogan reports.
Some people who watched the FourLeaf Air Show at Jones Beach over the weekend are claiming the colorful smoke from the performing planes damaged their boats.
An NYPD parking lot in the East Village in Lower Manhattan will soon transform into more affordable housing.
New York City has been accused of being too slow to respond to the homeless encampment growing between the Intrepid Museum and Javits Center.
As the number of cases of Legionnaires' disease on the Upper East Side continues to rise, City Council Speaker Julie Menin is blasting the Mamdani administration over its handling of the outbreak.
U.S. District Judge Kathleen Williams said President Trump's lawsuit against the IRS had been filed for an "improper purpose."
Sen. Mitch McConnell released a statement on his health on Sunday along with a photo of himself and his wife, Elaine Chao, after questions swirled about his condition.
As the number of cases of Legionnaires' disease on the Upper East Side continues to rise, City Council Speaker Julie Menin is blasting the Mamdani administration over its handling of the outbreak.
All of the Upper East Side buildings with cooling towers that tested positive for Legionella bacteria have completed necessary cleaning, New York City health officials said Sunday.
Thirty-one people who were hospitalized with Legionnaires' disease on the Upper East Side have been discharged, New York City health officials said Saturday.
New Jersey is one of more than a dozen states that are working to collect, remove and destroy all of their aqueous film-forming foam.
Healthcare leaders in New York are warning of a potential caregiver crisis if TPS is permanently revoked from immigrant healthcare workers.
New Zealand actor Sam Neill, known for "Jurassic Park" and "The Piano," died Monday at 78, his family says.
The final show of Jay-Z's anniversary concert series at Yankee Stadium was delayed for hours after hundreds of ticketless fans flooded the gates and breached security, according to officials.
Jay-Z and some very special guests took over Yankee Stadium on Friday night, performing to a sold-out crowd.
Bonnie Tyler, the Welsh pop star best known for singing the chart-topping power ballad "Total Eclipse of the Heart" in 1983, has died. She was 75.
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce were married in a place that generates plenty of garbage, and one man figured out there is a market for it if you package it just right.
Jordan Walker played spoiler in Philadelphia and homered on his last six swings to defeat Phillies slugger Kyle Schwarber at Citizens Bank Park.
The New York Mets have stumbled into the All-Star break after their worst first half in 31 years.
Ben Rice hit a two-run triple in the top of the eighth inning to give the Yankees their third straight come-from-behind victory over the Nationals, 5-3 on Sunday.
The Red Sox extended their winning streak to nine by beating the New York Mets 3-2 Sunday.
The surging Red Sox extended their winning streak to eight games with a 4-0 victory over the Mets on Saturday.
Two Upper West Side children went on a mission to visit 40 playgrounds in one day, hoping to set a record.
Eddie Palmieri, the East Harlem legend who revolutionized Latin music, now has a street renamed in his honor.
Services for the UnderServed's urban gardens and beehives provide therapeutic opportunities for New Yorkers with intellectual and developmental disabilities and behavioral health challenges
Religious institutions across the country are exploring how their properties can help address the affordable housing crisis, with a Brooklyn development offering a model for blending community needs with faith-based missions.
The Classical Theatre of Harlem's artistic director says Shakespeare's famous tragedy is more relevant today, though audiences can always expect a twist.
People dressed in elaborate headgear and paraded up Fifth Avenue for New York City's Easter Sunday tradition.
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.
The annual Easter Parade and Easter Bonnet Festival was held in Manhattan on April 20, 2025.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
CBS News New York's Lonnie Quinn is calling for temperatures in the low to mid 90s, but the "feels-like" temperatures will be higher.
New York City is calling the project a major step toward addressing the housing crisis. CBS News New York's Naveen Dhaliwal reports.
CBS News New York's Allen Devlin spoke with the pastor of South Bushwick Reform Church, who said he doesn't know who would target his house of worship.
It marked the second time in a week that ICE agents used deadly force. A man was shot dead in Houston, a killing that is still under investigation. CBS News New York's Dick Brennan has the story.
It's the second time in one week that federal immigration officers have used deadly force. CBS News' Lilia Luciano reports.
