4 Dead In Mount Vernon House Fire
Mount Vernon Deputy Chief John Battista said the fire was shooting out of every entrance to the basement and the rear of the house.
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Mount Vernon Deputy Chief John Battista said the fire was shooting out of every entrance to the basement and the rear of the house.
A 79-year-old woman was shot and wounded Monday afternoon in the Bronx.
Many suburban communities have issued early curfews for Halloween, in an effort to stop trouble and keep youngsters safe.
An actor on a popular HBO series who says he was stopped buying sunglasses because of his race at a Macy's department store in the city has filed a lawsuit against the company.
The day has come. It's time to lift the maloik off the winless New York Football Giants.
A team of engineers has assembled a "Bionic Man," using artificial organs, limbs and other body parts, and has been showing it off at the New York City Comic Con.
A round of storms ripped down trees and power lines, and brought delays and cancellations to Tri-State Area airports and train lines Monday afternoon.
The line the MTA was counting on failed just outside what was called the freeze pit.
The rental complex - One Riverview at Rector - will be the first to go up in downtown Newark in 50 years.
Police said a livery cab driver raped a woman last week in Brooklyn, but was the suspect really a legitimate cabbie?
Dina Lohan was arraigned Tuesday morning in Nassau County First District Court in Hempstead.
If you rely on online reviews for the inside scoop on businesses, some new revelations suggest you might want to rethink your strategy.
A student at a Jersey Shore elementary school will likely face charges in connection with an alleged plot against his fellow students.
Alex Tatis, 27, was arrested and charged with Attempted Murder and Possession of a Weapon.
It may have been a hate crime that led to the death of Islan Nettles, 21, but one thing became clear during a vigil Tuesday night – she was loved.
Several of the Democratic mayoral candidates took swipes at soon-to-retire Mayor Michael Bloomberg in a debate Tuesday, particularly on the issue of unionized city workers who have been without contracts.
A 15-year-old Long Island girl has become a star pitcher of her otherwise all-male Little League team, and was headed this week to Little League World Series.
A New Jersey man Monday night recalled the terrifying experience of watching a building partially collapse into a sinkhole in a resort near Orlando, Fla.
Emergency crews remained at the scene hours after the multi-engine, propeller-driven plane struck two small homes a few blocks from Tweed New Haven Airport.
A pit bull will be put down, after he bit and injured an 82-year-old woman in Passaic, N.J.
Paul Marquez, 23, posted an ad on the website twice late last month offering a baby for sale for $100, law enforcement sources said.
An out-of-control driver struck multiple pedestrians and took out four storefronts Monday evening in the Baychester section of the Bronx.
City Public Advocate and mayoral candidate Bill de Blasio warned SUNY Downstate Tuesday that it will find itself in serious legal hot water if it does not comply with a judge's order to keep Long Island College Hospital open.
Kate, the Duchess of Cambridge, safely delivered of a son at 4.24 p.m., according to Kensington Palace.
A restraining order obtained on Friday means that the hospital will remain open for the time being.
The battle over carriage horses in New York City has gone on for decades, but on Wednesday the sides will square off in front of the City Council over a bill that is designed to effectively kill the industry.
Dylan Cease struck out the side in the first inning, combining with 10 relievers on a three-hitter in a show of pitching dominance that led the American League to a 4-0 win over the National League in the All-Star Game.
Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil is suing the federal government and several private groups, alleging they were part of a conspiracy to suppress criticism of Israel.
Nearly two weeks into the Legionnaires' outbreak in Manhattan, officials said Tuesday the bacteria that causes the disease has been found at dozens of more buildings.
The number of cyclosporiasis cases in the state of New York keeps growing.
The battle over carriage horses in New York City has gone on for decades, but on Wednesday the sides will square off in front of the City Council over a bill that is designed to effectively kill the industry.
Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil is suing the federal government and several private groups, alleging they were part of a conspiracy to suppress criticism of Israel.
Nearly two weeks into the Legionnaires' outbreak in Manhattan, officials said Tuesday the bacteria that causes the disease has been found at dozens of more buildings.
The number of cyclosporiasis cases in the state of New York keeps growing.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani said Tuesday homeless encampments along Manhattan's far West Side will be cleaned up.
The Tri-State Area is dealing with extreme heat as cooling centers, pools, parks and other resources try to keep residents cool.
A heat advisory is in effect until Wednesday night for the Tri-State Area, with feels-like temperatures reaching into the 100s.
A heat advisory goes 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.
A Freehold Township High School teacher faces charges for allegedly having a sexual relationship with a student, prosecutors said Tuesday.
The Tri-State Area is dealing with extreme heat as cooling centers, pools, parks and other resources try to keep residents cool.
A heat advisory is in effect until Wednesday night for the Tri-State Area, with feels-like temperatures reaching into the 100s.
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.
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.
The battle over carriage horses in New York City has gone on for decades, but on Wednesday the sides will square off in front of the City Council over a bill that is designed to effectively kill the industry.
Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil is suing the federal government and several private groups, alleging they were part of a conspiracy to suppress criticism of Israel.
Nearly two weeks into the Legionnaires' outbreak in Manhattan, officials said Tuesday the bacteria that causes the disease has been found at dozens of more buildings.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani said Tuesday homeless encampments along Manhattan's far West Side will be cleaned up.
Specialized New York City public school programs Nest, Horizon, AIMS, Path and ACES will become available in 14 districts across the five boroughs starting in the fall.
The number of cyclosporiasis cases in the state of New York keeps growing.
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.
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.
Dylan Cease struck out the side in the first inning, combining with 10 relievers on a three-hitter in a show of pitching dominance that led the American League to a 4-0 win over the National League in the All-Star Game.
In a match Tuesday featuring two of soccer's biggest heavyweights, Spain put in a masterful performance, frustrating France to the tune of a 2-0 win to advance to Sunday's World Cup final.
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.
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 says the next two days figure to be oppressive before a rain chance threatens the area over the weekend.
Health experts say the number of new cases has slowed considerably. CBS News New York's Adi Guajardo has the story.
CBS News New York's Allen Devlin took viewers' questions to two physicians who explained the intestinal illness.
As CBS News New York's Dick Brennan reports, the proposed legislation now has the support of a key politician.
The Palestinian activist is suing the federal government and several private groups, alleging they were part of a conspiracy to suppress criticism of Israel. CBS News New York's Dick Brennan reports.
