Rockland County, N.Y. middle schooler accused of sextortion of fellow students
A Rockland County middle school student is under arrest for allegedly soliciting sexually explicit photos from fellow students.
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A Rockland County middle school student is under arrest for allegedly soliciting sexually explicit photos from fellow students.
A Rockland County middle school student is under arrest for allegedly soliciting sexually explicit photos from fellow students and then extorting those victims to send more photos and videos, or gift cards. CBS News New York's Tony Aiello reports, and Titania Jordan, author of "Parenting in a Tech World" also gives expert tips on keeping kids safe.
Pam Campos and her neighbor Linda Maffucci met with a state insurance expert to discuss their options to fix the damage already done to their homes.
A group of rescue workers saved the lives of two hikers washed off a trail in Bear Mountain State Park. CBS New York's Vanessa Murdock reports.
A group of volunteer workers saved the lives of two hikers washed off a trail in Bear Mountain State Park.
CBS New York's Vanessa Murdock has more on the dramatic and emotional rescue in Stony Point.
Whether on foot or in a car, people have been struggling to get around Monday after Sunday's flooding.
The situation was particularly bad in the Rockland town of Stony Point, where some rescues from homes had to be made by boat. CBS New York's Lisa Rozner reports.
Flood damaged roads are causing problems for drivers in Rockland County, where CBS New York's Zinnia Maldonado reports on the conditions.
Gov. Kathy Hochul declared a state of emergency Sunday due to "life-threatening" flooding from storms and heavy rain.
Flames from brush fires in Rockland County came dangerously close to homes and destroyed property Friday. CBS2's Ali Bauman reports.
All involved say there is something for everyone in "The Virtuous Life of Joseph Andrews."
All involved say there is something for everyone in "The Virtuous Life of Joseph Andrews." CBS2's Dave Carlin reports.
CBS2's Tony Aiello has more on the impact Anthony Apostolico made on his town, his friends, and his many customers.
Several crews responded to the fire Saturday morning. When they arrived, the house was fully engulfed in flames.
A woman was struck and killed by an unlicensed driver who left the scene. He was arrested, and immediately released back on the street, under the terms of New York state's new bail reform law.
Police in Rockland County are looking for this silver SUV last seen traveling south on Route 9 in Stony Point Tuesday evening.
Police in Stony Point posted video taken from a squad car as officers followed a black bear on its run down the street.
It's unclear whether the candy was received while trick-or-treating, or if it came from a store-bought bag.
An aide to U.S. Sen. Charles Schumer (D-N.Y.) has been arrested on drug charges.
The officers who were shot and wounded in the Bronx on Monday night both came from Rockland County, and their friends and families were heartbroken over the shootings.
The storm has left some people haggling with insurance companies and spending small fortunes to repair or raise their homes.
Lauren's Law was named for 13-year-old Lauren Shields of Stony Point, in Rockland County. She received a heart transplant when she was 9.
The fast-moving storm system took down trees and damaged some homes in West Haverstraw and Stony Point.
Haverstraw police now think the Stony Point man who allegedly killed his daughter-in-law last September and fled into Harriman State Park, could still be alive.
An immigration judge has dismissed the Trump administration's deportation case against Mohsen Mahdawi, a Palestinian graduate student and Columbia protest leader.
In Harlem, a hall-of-famer gymnast is inspiring the next generation in the sport.
A New York City father's plea to save his son's life went viral and gave a big boost to the bone marrow registry, but they still haven't found a match.
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.
New Jersey's acting attorney general won't ask the state Supreme Court to review the dismissal of racketeering charges against Democratic power broker George E. Norcross III and those charged alongside him.
In Harlem, a hall-of-famer gymnast is inspiring the next generation in the sport.
A New York City father's plea to save his son's life went viral and gave a big boost to the bone marrow registry, but they still haven't found a match.
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.
A teenager who fell 50 feet into a shaft of the Queensboro Bridge on Monday was trying to perform a TikTok challenge, police sources say.
Springsteen is taking his "Land Of Hope And Dreams American Tour" nationwide starting in the spring.
Accumulating snow will return to the New York City area Sunday evening into Monday morning.
Valentine's Day will be mild in the New York City area, but snow may be on the way to end the weekend.
New Yorkers felt much better on Tuesday as a warm front moved toward the region. But, snow and ice could make for a potentially dangerous evening.
A Cold Weather Advisory is in place through 10 a.m. on Monday for the entire Tri-State Area. As a result, a First Alert Weather Day will be in play for at least part of the day.
A Connecticut man was arrested after allegedly driving drunk in the Bronx and hitting pedestrians on a sidewalk Friday.
New Jersey's acting attorney general won't ask the state Supreme Court to review the dismissal of racketeering charges against Democratic power broker George E. Norcross III and those charged alongside him.
Springsteen is taking his "Land Of Hope And Dreams American Tour" nationwide starting in the spring.
Diners have been apart of New Jersey's DNA for decades. Now many are struggling, but lawmakers are looking to give them a lifeline.
The Trump administration halted funding for the critical Gateway Tunnel Project, and the president said as recently as Monday on social media he was concerned about the project being over budget and not on time.
NJ Transit and Amtrak commuters should expect delays and schedule changes for the next month as rail traffic is shifted from the old Portal Bridge to the new one.
Accumulating snow will return to the New York City area Sunday evening into Monday morning.
Potholes are causing even more crashes on an already dangerous stretch of New York 25 on Long Island, officials say.
Hicksville is New York's first school district to ban e-bikes after alarming statistics revealed at least 12 people, mostly young Long Islanders, died on them in the past three years.
It has been a brutal viral season, but as RSV cases surged in New York, Northwell Health doctors say infant hospitalizations remained down, thanks to a fairly new vaccine.
Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman accepted the Republican Party's nomination for New York governor on Wednesday at the GOP convention in Garden City.
An immigration judge has dismissed the Trump administration's deportation case against Mohsen Mahdawi, a Palestinian graduate student and Columbia protest leader.
New Jersey's acting attorney general won't ask the state Supreme Court to review the dismissal of racketeering charges against Democratic power broker George E. Norcross III and those charged alongside him.
The Trump administration halted funding for the critical Gateway Tunnel Project, and the president said as recently as Monday on social media he was concerned about the project being over budget and not on time.
"The Late Show" host Stephen Colbert criticized CBS on Monday night, saying the network blocked his interview with U.S. Senate hopeful James Talarico from airing.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani unveiled his preliminary financial plan on the heels of the announcement that the state will give the city $1.5 billion to help fix a massive budget shortfall.
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.
Brooklyn's Green-Wood Cemetery is set to become the first on the East Coast to offer human composting.
The goal is to get patients drunk and high at a new research lab on the border of Nassau County and Queens.
Springsteen is taking his "Land Of Hope And Dreams American Tour" nationwide starting in the spring.
"The Late Show" host Stephen Colbert criticized CBS on Monday night, saying the network blocked his interview with U.S. Senate hopeful James Talarico from airing.
"Dawson's Creek" and "Varsity Blues" star James Van Der Beek has died at 48 years old.
New York City Department of Environmental Protection said there was a "significant reduction in water usage" throughout the Big Apple during his show. That changed as soon as his performance ended.
Catherine O'Hara, known for her roles in "Home Alone," "Schitt's Creek" and "Beetlejuice," died on Jan. 30 at the age of 71.
In Harlem, a hall-of-famer gymnast is inspiring the next generation in the sport.
Elana Meyers Taylor has won her first Olympic gold in women's monobob, and she made history as the oldest American woman to do it at the Winter Games.
Cleveland Browns safety Ronnie Hickman was assaulted inside a New York City hotel on Monday morning, officials said.
The short-handed Indiana Pacers beat the Brooklyn Nets 115-110 on Wednesday night.
Jose Alvarado scored a season-high 26 points and Mikal Bridges added 22 points as the New York Knicks beat the Philadelphia 76ers 138-89 Wednesday night.
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.
Residents and skate advocates clash over a proposed Mount Prospect Park skate facility, as city officials promise an updated design this spring.
A Brooklyn community is fighting to turn a forgotten landmark into a heritage center.
Edward R. Murrow High School's new boiler system cuts emissions while doubling as a hands-on sustainability lesson for students.
LUAR Creative Director Raul López says Lady Gaga's salsa-inspired dress in Bad Bunny's Super Bowl halftime show was a moment of pride for Caribbeans and Latinos.
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.
CBS News New York's Scott Padgett has your First Alert Forecast for February 17 at 8:45 p.m.
Off-Broadway Week is now underway, offering great deals on popular shows. CBS News New York's Dave Carlin spoke to the casts and creative teams behind some of the hottest shows.
Just days after President Trump announced the end of federal regulations on greenhouse gas emissions, some on Long Island are gearing up for a fight. CBS News New York's Carolyn Gusoff reports.
The partial government shutdown continued Tuesday. Lawmakers remain deadlocked over funding and oversight of the Department of Homeland Security. Erica Brown reports.
Tuesday marked Lunar New Year and the beginning of the Year of the Horse. CBS News New York's Dave Carlin was in Chinatown for the celebrations and the traditions being passed on to the next generation.
