Mom who lost legs after being hit by driver shares story
Daijonee Vanderveer, 37, lost her legs in the incident, but says she's thankful for not losing her life.
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Daijonee Vanderveer, 37, lost her legs in the incident, but says she's thankful for not losing her life.
Trooper Joseph J. Gallagher was severely injured as he assisted a disabled motorist on an overpass connecting the LIE to the Sagtikos Parkway on Dec. 18, 2017.
Authorities say the trooper was putting out flares to warn oncoming traffic about a disabled motorist when a vehicle came around the corner and struck him.
Two complete strangers were credited Tuesday with saving a Long Island man's life, after they pulled him from his burning car.
Police on Long Island are investigating the death of a 21-year-old man who was struck and killed by a hit-and-run driver after his car had broken down.
Eric Minkoff, 32, said he never imagined he'd one day be responsible for saving the lives of countless drivers.
The Metropolitan Opera's planned partnership with the Saudi Arabian government is off, Met officials announced.
The team identified Robert Dean Irelan as the man whose body was found in a shallow grave in Salem County, New Jersey, in 1979.
Dozens of members of the New York State Public Safety Alliance gathered at New York City Hall to push for a 15-foot safety buffer zone around first responders.
Three people were stabbed in Queens when a dispute about a dog escalated wildly.
New head coach John Harbaugh will in the spotlight tonight when the New York Giants make their picks in the first round of the 2026 NFL Draft in Pittsburgh.
The Metropolitan Opera's planned partnership with the Saudi Arabian government is off, Met officials announced.
Dozens of members of the New York State Public Safety Alliance gathered at New York City Hall to push for a 15-foot safety buffer zone around first responders.
Three people were stabbed in Queens when a dispute about a dog escalated wildly.
New head coach John Harbaugh will in the spotlight tonight when the New York Giants make their picks in the first round of the 2026 NFL Draft in Pittsburgh.
The Jets will look to find some building blocks for the present and future tonight in the first round of the 2026 NFL Draft in Pittsburgh.
Amtrak announced Thursday it is suing Metro-North for allegedly blocking nonrevenue trains on a portion of the busy Northeast Corridor for over two months.
The Tri-State Area has the dirtiest air in the U.S. east of Texas, according to The American Lung Association's newly released "State of the Air" report.
Colder weather returns to the New York City area this week with sub-freezing temperatures in the suburbs.
New York City's balmy weather proved to be record-breaking for the date of April 15.
Parts of the New York area could see record high temperatures during a summerlike stretch of weather this week.
The team identified Robert Dean Irelan as the man whose body was found in a shallow grave in Salem County, New Jersey, in 1979.
New head coach John Harbaugh will in the spotlight tonight when the New York Giants make their picks in the first round of the 2026 NFL Draft in Pittsburgh.
The Jets will look to find some building blocks for the present and future tonight in the first round of the 2026 NFL Draft in Pittsburgh.
A minor earthquake rattled parts of New Jersey just after 2 a.m. Thursday.
Travelers at Newark Airport may have been exposed to an individual with measles, New Jersey health officials warn.
A father and son were arrested after police said they found chemicals to make explosives at their home on New York's Long Island.
Scientists say New York's coastal waters are experiencing some of the most severe threats on record, and they're not just environmental.
The Tri-State Area has the dirtiest air in the U.S. east of Texas, according to The American Lung Association's newly released "State of the Air" report.
A crackdown on gang violence in Nassau County is delivering results with nearly three dozen arrests in the last week, police said.
Rex Heuermann admitted in court earlier this month that he strangled all his victims to death, but his ex-wife Asa Ellerup heard his confession prior to his plea.
Dozens of members of the New York State Public Safety Alliance gathered at New York City Hall to push for a 15-foot safety buffer zone around first responders.
Republican Rep. Mike Lawler is asking a judge to kick a Democrat off the ballot in the 17th Congressional District, due to alleged fraud.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced thousands of New York City Housing Authority apartments will get upgraded utilities.
New York City Council member Chi Ossé was arrested in Brooklyn Wednesday morning, the NYPD confirmed.
What is New York City doing to keep day cares safe, and how will safety play into the mayor's plans for universal child care across the city?
Travelers at Newark Airport may have been exposed to an individual with measles, New Jersey health officials warn.
The Tri-State Area has the dirtiest air in the U.S. east of Texas, according to The American Lung Association's newly released "State of the Air" report.
The 16th Annual Lustgarten Foundation New York City Walk for Pancreatic Cancer Research was held Sunday in Battery Park City.
Advocates fear New York state could be taking a step back when it comes to biomarker testing access for those with Medicaid.
What started as a sinus infection left a Long Island teenager fighting for his life, requiring emergency brain surgery.
Ticketmaster will be rereleasing tickets for Harry Styles' upcoming concerts in New York City that were originally purchased by scalpers, the company says.
The upcoming fashion exhibit at the Metropolitan Museum of Art includes 25 mannequins based on real bodies.
A previously unreleased song is one of many ways Prince is being honored a decade after his death.
Singer-songwriter Gavin DeGraw turned to social media for help reconnecting with a New York City bartender after a memorable performance this week.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani and his wife Rama Duwaji will not attend this year's Met Gala, sources said.
New head coach John Harbaugh will in the spotlight tonight when the New York Giants make their picks in the first round of the 2026 NFL Draft in Pittsburgh.
The Jets will look to find some building blocks for the present and future tonight in the first round of the 2026 NFL Draft in Pittsburgh.
The Savannah Bananas will play against the Party Animals on Friday and Sunday in sold-out games at Yankee Stadium.
Here is what to know about where and when to watch the 2026 NFL Draft.
The 2026 NFL Draft is Thursday night. Here is the order of picks for Round 1.
An out-of-service escalator at Jamaica Station in Queens is reviving complaints that date back years.
The head of a housing nonprofit in Harlem was arrested after residents complained over delayed repairs.
A 2009 New York City law requiring most roll-down security gates to be at least 70% transparent is set to take effect this summer.
Recurring elevator problems are back and worse than ever at one New York City high-rise, according to tenants.
Students at M.S. 407 transform a barren space into a habitat for bees and butterflies, part of a broader city push to expand pollinator-friendly green spaces.
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.
As CBS News New York's John Dias reports, the county sheriff's office says high-speed pursuits could be a thing of the past.
The chain of events was captured on security video. CBS News New York's Kristie Keleshian reports.
"Let's Do the Time Warp Again" is ringing from the rafters on Broadway. CBS News New York's Dave Carlin reports.
There's a push to create a 15-foot buffer zone around first responders and let police arrest people who get too close. CBS News New York's Marcia Kramer reports.
The Bergen County college helped identify the man found in a shallow grave decades ago in Salem County. CBS News New York's Nick Caloway reports.
