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.
A retired New York City police chief died Friday after drowning in a backyard pool on Long Island, police say.
The National Dominican Day Parade returns to New York City on Sunday.
The Pittsburgh Pirates beat the New York Mets 9-0 on Saturday night to end a four-game skid.
In a wide-ranging interview with the CBS News partner BBC News, Hunter Biden grew emotional as he discussed his father's condition, describing it as very sad to watch.
A search continued Saturday for the suspect in a homicide in Orange County, New York.
A retired New York City police chief died Friday after drowning in a backyard pool on Long Island, police say.
The National Dominican Day Parade returns to New York City on Sunday.
A search continued Saturday for the suspect in a homicide in Orange County, New York.
Jamaican pride was on display on the streets of Brooklyn as a first-of-its-kind parade kicked off Saturday.
A pedestrian was killed in a hit-and-run crash in Hell's Kitchen early Saturday morning.
The New York area will get some brief relief Sunday from the humid weather.
Friday evening brought yet another round of prolific thunderstorms to the Tri-State Area.
A 16-year-old boy was killed after he was hit Wednesday night by a Metro-North train going from Danbury to South Norwalk, police said.
Most of the Tri-State Area is under a heat advisory Thursday and Friday, with downpours bringing the risk of flash flooding.
New York City and parts of New Jersey were under a flood watch due to downpours and strong storms Monday.
The New York area will get some brief relief Sunday from the humid weather.
A camper and two lifeguards went to a Newark pool expecting a normal summer day. A child's life depended on all three.
Friday evening brought yet another round of prolific thunderstorms to the Tri-State Area.
An emotional vigil was held in Garfield, New Jersey, on Thursday to remember two children who died after being swept into the Passaic River.
A massive 8-foot python was found in a New Jersey backyard. The 40-pound snake is now safely back in a cage, but not before it gave residents in Freehold a scare.
The NYPD is mourning the death of a former chief.
A retired New York City police chief died Friday after drowning in a backyard pool on Long Island, police say.
New York State Police are urging people across the region to report any sightings of 32-year-old Thomas Ryan, who is wanted in connection with the death of his father. CBS News New York's Tony Aiello reports.
Dozens of teenagers on Long Island are spending the summer helping their senior neighbors, and they're getting paid for it. CBS News New York's Carolyn Gusoff reports.
Friday evening brought yet another round of prolific thunderstorms to the Tri-State Area.
In a wide-ranging interview with the CBS News partner BBC News, Hunter Biden grew emotional as he discussed his father's condition, describing it as very sad to watch.
In a narrow 50-49 vote, President Trump's former defense lawyer was confirmed as attorney general in a vote early Saturday.
The measure was approved in a 90 to 6 vote and now goes to the House.
A group of New York City homeowners is suing to delay the implementation of the new pied-à-terre tax, saying Mayor Zohran Mamdani bungled the rollout.
The Pentagon on Friday released a new batch of documents and images related to UFOs, the fifth disclosure in recent months about the strange encounters.
In a wide-ranging interview with the CBS News partner BBC News, Hunter Biden grew emotional as he discussed his father's condition, describing it as very sad to watch.
The New York Hotel and Gaming Trades Council claims The High Line Hotel tested positive for Legionella bacteria twice this summer.
Several lawsuits were announced Thursday against New York City and others connected to a deadly 2025 Legionnaires' outbreak in Harlem.
Gov. Kathy Hochul signed new legislation Wednesday to strengthen inspections on cooling towers in New York City.
The source of exposure for the Legionnaires cluster on Manhattan's Upper East Side has been eliminated, according to the New York City Health Department.
Actor and comedian Bowen Yang will portray Mary Todd Lincoln in Broadway's "Oh, Mary!" for a limited 12-week run starting in September.
Designer John Galliano is known for his theatrical and dramatic designs, but his legacy is also marked by antisemitic and racist comments.
"The Sopranos" actor Vincent Pastore is being remembered as a fixture in his Bronx community.
Vincent Pastore played Salvatore "Big Pussy" Bonpensiero on all six seasons of "The Sopranos," which aired from 1999 to 2007.
A new Broadway show based on Prince's movie and album "Purple Rain" will take the stage at Broadway's Majestic Theatre in March.
The Pittsburgh Pirates beat the New York Mets 9-0 on Saturday night to end a four-game skid.
Mariano Rivera was back on the field at the Yankees' annual Old-Timers' Day on Saturday.
The New York Yankees beat the Atlanta Braves 5-4 Saturday.
The New York Yankees rallied past the Atlanta Braves 3-2 on Friday night in a rain-delayed game that ended after midnight.
The New York Mets matched a season high with their fourth straight win by beating the Pittsburgh Pirates 6-4.
Some residents of a Queens building say a temporary boiler truck parked outside has become a nearly two-year fixture, emitting smoke they say drifts into their homes.
Harlem Week 2026 brings past and present Harlemites together to honor the neighborhood's legacy.
Parents in Harlem say their children's walk to summer camp is littered with trash, illegal dumping and a growing encampment.
A specialized program from God's Love We Deliver is serving nearly 400 veterans with medically tailored meals, while helping combat isolation and ease the challenges of life after military service.
The Newtown Creek Alliance community science project gives students hands-on experience monitoring the health of one of the most polluted waterways in the U.S.
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 Craig Allen has your First Alert Forecast for August 8 at 11 p.m.
FDNY and NYPD crews were seen in the water near Liberty Island on Saturday night.
The jackpot for Saturday night's Powerball rose to $856 million. New Yorkers told CBS News New York's Kristie Keleshian what they would do with the winnings.
The NYPD is mourning the death of a former chief.
Firefighters recovered a third body from a charred apartment building in the Bronx on Saturday, three days after an explosion in the building. CBS News New York's Adi Guajardo reports.
