Off-Duty NYPD Officer Killed After Driving Wrong Way On New York State Thruway
Richard Christopher, 32, of Suffern, was behind the wheel of a pickup truck when he drove the wrong way and crashed into a car driven by James DeVito, police said.
Richard Christopher, 32, of Suffern, was behind the wheel of a pickup truck when he drove the wrong way and crashed into a car driven by James DeVito, police said.
Erick Onyango and Salvatore Cambria, both of Suffern, N.Y., claim they had a million-dollar lottery ticket in their hands, but they threw it away.
Suffern police were investigating the death of William Valenti, 70, Monday when they heard media reports about the double suicide of Nickie Hunt and and Gary Crockett, authorities said.
Suffern Officer Tim Dunn says the woman was scared and nervous when she called 911 Monday afternoon. He continued to give her directions, telling her to turn him on his side and try clearing his airway with her finger or a tissue.
CBS 2's Vanessa Murdock's showcased some of spookiest decoration displays in the Tri-State area.
Three rabbis and seven other men were charged after the FBI raided several locations overnight.
Most people probably welcome the warm weather, except, maybe, for some local fire officials worried about the potential for more brush fires.
A New Jersey man has been arrested and charged with sexually assaulting a 7-year-old girl.
The nearly $4 billion project is on schedule, but under the design-build approach, they're still at work on the specifics, which was a letdown for some.
New York State police said Alvin Lapides, 81, of Monsey was driving north in the southbound lanes of Interstate 87 in Rockland County Tuesday night when he struck a Volvo driven by a 17-year-old boy.
It was one year ago today that Tropical Storm Irene slammed into the Tri-State Area with incredibly destructive rain and many communities are still not back to normal.
Paul Kramer's lawyer says his client "snapped" when his ex-boyfriend called Kramer's mother and told her he was gay. The two men were going through an acrimonious split.
"We will return to providing a full schedule of 26 daily trains and 14 trains each weekend day," Metro-North announced.
The White House says New York desperately needs a new bridge. President Barack Obama issued an executive order Tuesday clearing the way for a long-awaited Tappan Zee Bridge replacement.
Kramer, who was staying at his parents' home in Mahwah, had pleaded guilty to stabbing an acquaintance several times in the neck in May 2009. He pleaded guilty last month, and was to be sentenced next month.
Sandbags are in place in Suffern where the Mahwah River is rising again, inching closer to basements where sump pumps are still warm from last week's flood.
It's been nearly a week since Hurricane Irene ravaged New York City's northern suburbs, and it's still quite obvious to anyone who goes up and down the streets.
After Hurricane Irene wreaked havoc on New York City's northern suburbs, getting back to normal continues to be a struggle.
The incident caused delays of up to 60 minutes on the Bergen Line. NJ Transit spokeswoman Courtney Carroll says the passengers were transferred to two trains to continue their trip.
A Rockland County town that filed suit against a Bergen County town over building a shopping mall, now says they can work it out.
Steven Alpert wants his $195.51 back.
Aaron Judge hit a two-run homer in the first inning after Oakland starting pitcher Joe Boyle was called for a balk on the previous pitch and the New York Yankees beat the Athletics 7-3.
Former MIT researcher Qinxuan Pan has been sentenced to 35 years in prison in the 2021 murder of Yale graduate student Kevin Jiang.
Two NYPD officers are accused of sexually assaulting a woman while they were off-duty in 2023.
Francisco Lindor hit a pair of two-run homers and the New York Mets avoided a three-game series sweep with an 8-2 win over the San Francisco Giants.
The family of the man who was killed when a New York City parking garage collapsed in 2023 has filed a lawsuit against the building's owners.
Two NYPD officers are accused of sexually assaulting a woman while they were off-duty in 2023.
The family of the man who was killed when a New York City parking garage collapsed in 2023 has filed a lawsuit against the building's owners.
Gov. Hochul secures funding for New Yorkers struggling with mental illness and involved in the criminal justice system.
More young people are learning how to make ghost guns online after watching videos about subjects like video games, Manhattan DA Alvin Bragg said.
Mayor Eric Adams announced New York City's executive budget for the next fiscal year on Wednesday.
Former MIT researcher Qinxuan Pan has been sentenced to 35 years in prison in the 2021 murder of Yale graduate student Kevin Jiang.
Two heroic men saved a little girl that was running into into a busy intersection in East Hartford, Connecticut.
Expect to see a passing shower this afternoon, with a rumble here and there. Temperatures will be in the upper 60s to around 70 degrees.
U.S. News & World Report on Tuesday released their 2024 high school rankings, including nearly 2,000 in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut combined.
We're about to get into the heart of severe weather season in the Tri-State Area, so what can you do to prepare your home and property?
A New Jersey woman has received a first-of-its-kind transplant using a modified pig kidney along with a heart pump.
The city of Passaic, New Jersey is receiving over $1.5 million in federal funds for flash flood remediation.
Expect to see a passing shower this afternoon, with a rumble here and there. Temperatures will be in the upper 60s to around 70 degrees.
U.S. News & World Report on Tuesday released their 2024 high school rankings, including nearly 2,000 in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut combined.
We're about to get into the heart of severe weather season in the Tri-State Area, so what can you do to prepare your home and property?
Gov. Hochul secures funding for New Yorkers struggling with mental illness and involved in the criminal justice system.
Authorities with several law enforcement agencies searched an area in Manorville Wednesday for evidence in the Gilgo Beach murders case.
U.S. News & World Report on Tuesday released their 2024 high school rankings, including nearly 2,000 in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut combined.
Many romance scam support groups are full of people making other questionable promises of recovering funds, the CBS New York Investigative Team found.
Suffolk County law enforcement officers are now equipped with a tool to help people on the autism spectrum during stressful encounters.
Gov. Hochul secures funding for New Yorkers struggling with mental illness and involved in the criminal justice system.
Mayor Eric Adams announced New York City's executive budget for the next fiscal year on Wednesday.
House Speaker Mike Johnson was met with loud boos as he visited Columbia University, where he joined calls for the president's resignation amid pro-Palestinian protests.
The New Jersey Democrat suffered "a cardiac episode based on complications from his diabetes" earlier this month, his office said.
Columbia University has given students until Friday morning to reach an agreement to dismantle their pro-Palestinian protest on the school's main lawn.
A New Jersey woman has received a first-of-its-kind transplant using a modified pig kidney along with a heart pump.
Suffolk County law enforcement officers are now equipped with a tool to help people on the autism spectrum during stressful encounters.
High blood pressure, or hypertension, may increase the risk of dementia, according to a new study. Hear from a doctor for advice on lowering your risk factors.
A New York City company promoted "$0 cost" COVID tests, then got over 100 complaints after people were told they may owe hundreds.
On the eve of 4/20, Gov. Kathy Hochul unveiled a plan for law enforcement to lock up thousands of illegal marijuana shops.
Mary J. Blige, Cher, Foreigner, A Tribe Called Quest, Kool & The Gang, Ozzy Osbourne, Dave Matthews Band and Peter Frampton have been named to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.
The classic musical, which first opened in 1966, is back on Broadway in an immersive new production titled "Cabaret at the Kit Kat Club," starring Eddie Redmayne, Gayle Rankin and Bebe Neuwirth. Leave your troubles outside!
Taylor Swift's new album, "The Tortured Poets Department," was released Friday, and Swifties in New York City came together to celebrate.
Anticipation was growing at a fever pitch before Taylor Swift's latest album, "The Tortured Poets Department," dropped at midnight EDT. But it turned out it's actually a double album.
The singers first dated in 2003 and delighted fans when they rekindled their relationship in 2023.
Aaron Judge hit a two-run homer in the first inning after Oakland starting pitcher Joe Boyle was called for a balk on the previous pitch and the New York Yankees beat the Athletics 7-3.
Francisco Lindor hit a pair of two-run homers and the New York Mets avoided a three-game series sweep with an 8-2 win over the San Francisco Giants.
Logan Webb pitched eight strong innings and extended his scoreless streak to 19 as the San Francisco Giants beat the New York Mets 5-1 on Tuesday night.
Anthony Rizzo snapped a lengthy power drought with a two-run homer that capped a four-run first inning, and the New York Yankees held on for a 4-3 win over the Oakland Athletics.
Vincent Trocheck and Mika Zibanejad each had a goal and an assist and the Presidents' Trophy-winning New York Rangers held on to beat the Washington Capitals 4-3 for a 2-0 lead in their first-round playoff series.
Some Queens residents are fuming over cars parking on beloved greenway.
The 12th Annual Black Comic Book Festival returns to the Schomburg Center later this week.
There are plans to turn an Inwood parking lot into new affordable apartments for the community.
From affordable housing to commercial properties, New York City developers are addressing the climate crisis in a variety of ways.
A New York City organization is taking action to clean up drug needles and syringes littering a South Bronx park.
The Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore collapsed early Tuesday, March 26 after a column was struck by a container ship that reportedly lost power, sending vehicles and people into the Patapsco River.
The 50th Annual Village Halloween Parade drew massive crowds, celebrating the theme "Upside/Down:Inside/OUT."
As much of the northeast experiences heavy rains, parts of New York City are beginning to flood.
Thousands of people flooded Union Square on Friday for a PlayStation giveaway promoted by livestreamer Kai Cenat.
A crane went up in flames high above Manhattan, then partially collapsed onto the street below.
CBS New York's Lonnie Quinn has your First Alert Forecast for April 24 at 11 p.m.
Mayor Eric Adams announced the city's executive budget for the next fiscal year on Wednesday, and cuts to the city's public library system remain in place. CBS New York's Lori Bordonaro explains how the loss of tens of millions will impact New Yorkers.
Wednesday was the Third Annual Sikh Officers Association celebration of Vaisakhi. The holiday is one of the holiest days of the year for Sikhs.
Investigators combed a wooded area in Manorville on Wednesday in a search related to the Gilgo Beach investigation. It's not clear what prompted the search, but it's the same location where the remains of two murder victims were found more than 20 years ago. CBS New York's Alecia Reid reports.
A new Quinnipiac poll shows Americans are divided on sending more military aid to Israel. Forty-six percent of voters say they're in support while 44% oppose sending more aid. It comes as Pope Francis speaks exclusively to CBS News about the Israel-Hamas war. CBS New York's Dick Brennan reports.