Eliot Engel, former New York congressman from the Bronx, dies at 79
Engel represented parts of Westchester County and the north Bronx in the House of Representatives for over 30 years from 1989-2021.
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Engel represented parts of Westchester County and the north Bronx in the House of Representatives for over 30 years from 1989-2021.
Congressman Mike Lawler invited Bessent to Westchester to tour Regeneron, a biotech firm. CBS News New York's Tony Aiello reports.
A 14-year-old boy from New York is accused of building homemade explosive devices and blowing up a porta-potty in a local park.
The raw images by Marcel Roux, a member of the French Resistance, depict life during the Holocaust across three concentration camps.
A Mount Vernon, New York, police officer is on the wrong side of the law for the second time in two weeks. CBS News New York's Tony Aiello reports.
Another Mount Vernon, New York, police officer is on the wrong side of the law, prosecutors said.
The lighthouse was significantly damaged in an arson attack in 2024. CBS News New York's Tony Aiello has a look at the repairs, and the improved security to better protect this waterfront treasure.
The violence stemmed from an argument inside an apartment at The Leaf, police said. The search is on for the suspect. CBS News New York's Jessica Moore reports.
Odell Avenue in White Plains was shut down for the majority of Monday as authorities investigate a device at the scene of a reported transformer explosion.
A street in White Plains, New York, was shut down all Monday after police earlier discovered at least one suspicious device near an apartment building while responding to a reported electrical transformer explosion, officials said. CBS News New York's John Dias reports.
Sources say the FBI searched an apartment near Odell Avenue and Osborne Street, and removed hazardous materials. CBS News New York's Naveen Dhaliwal has also learned two people of interest are being questioned.
Two police officers were injured in a manhole explosion in Westchester County on Friday.
Members and associates of the Riverhead-based 48 Gang are charged with crimes linked to murders, armed robberies and shootings dating back to 2021, prosecutors said.
A Mount Vernon police detective was taken into custody on Long Island in connection with a gang investigation.
The 18-year-old Loyola University student was shot and killed last week not far from campus in Chicago. A suspect is facing murder charges. CBS News New York's Kristine Johnson reports.
DHS released a photo of 25-year-old Jose Medina. Chicago police say he's facing several charges, including murder, in the killing of 18-year-old Sheridan Gorman, a student at Loyola University of Chicago. CBS News New York's Allen Devlin reports.
CBS News New York's Tony Aiello has more on what was a historic promotions day in the Westchester County city.
Sheridan Gorman, 18, a student at Loyola University of Chicago, was shot to death early Thursday morning in a park near the school. CBS News New York's Allen Devlin has the latest.
Chicago police on Sunday continued to question a person of interest in the shooting that killed Loyola University student Sheridan Gorman in Rogers Park.
Sheridan Gorman's hometown is devastated after the Westchester County native was shot and killed while out with friends in Chicago.
There's heartbreak in Westchester County over the death of 18-year-old Sheridan Gorman, who was shot and killed near Loyola University in Chicago. The teenager grew up in Yorktown, where so many are stunned by the tragedy. CBS News New York's Adi Guajardo reports.
An 18-year-old college student from Yorktown, New York, was shot and killed in Chicago early Thursday morning. CBS News New York's Tony Aiello has more from Sheridan Gorman's hometown in northern Westchester County.
Family and friends are grieving after an accident claimed the life of a young father of two in Westchester County. It happened after a tree fell on a busy highway during rush hour Monday morning. CBS News New York's Tony Aiello reports.
Legendary New York City television news broadcaster Ernie Anastos was laid to rest on Tuesday at his funeral in Westchester County.
The new drones will be able to navigate harsh weather conditions, giving police eyes in the air no matter what.
Britain's King Charles III and Queen Camilla will visit New York City during their trip to the United States later this month.
The Los Angeles Angels beat the New York Yankees 7-1 on Tuesday night.
The Boston Bruins clinched the top wild-card spot in the Eastern Conference with a 4-0 win over the New Jersey Devils on Tuesday night.
The Carolina Hurricanes defeated the New York Islanders 2-1 on Tuesday night.
A man who was convicted in a series of hate crime assaults that took place in New York City in 2023 and 2024 has been sentenced.
Britain's King Charles III and Queen Camilla will visit New York City during their trip to the United States later this month.
A man who was convicted in a series of hate crime assaults that took place in New York City in 2023 and 2024 has been sentenced.
Brooklyn officials announced a first-of-its-kind initiative to build sensory rooms in every District 75 elementary school.
Mental health experts say 1 in 10 men suffer from paternal postpartum depression, and it is not a sign that you don't love your baby or partner.
Three lawsuits have been filed in New York and New Jersey after recalled barbeque grill brushes allegedly caused injuries.
Parts of the New York area could see record high temperatures during a summerlike stretch of weather this week.
A major warmup, featuring summer-like temperatures in the 80s, will take over the Eastern Seaboard beginning Monday.
New York City and the Tri-State Area are finally turning the corner to warmer weather this week.
When UConn plays Michigan for the NCAA Men's Basketball championship tonight in Indianapolis, there are a few places in New York City where fans can root on their schools.
The average price for a gallon of gas in New York City is now $4.11, which is 82 cents higher than a month ago, according to AAA.
Ashly Robinson, an influencer who went by Ashlee Jenae online, died on a trip with her fiancé in Zanzibar. Now, her family is searching for answers.
A report in "The Athletic" says NJ Transit is considering charging more than $100 for round-trip tickets from New York Penn Station to MetLife Stadium for World Cup games.
A freight train derailment in North Bergen, New Jersey, shut down Route 3 for hours Tuesday.
The Keansburg St. Patrick's Day was shut down just hours before it started after a suspicious device was found. Police arrested the man they say first planted it, and then reported it.
The victim of a deadly shooting at a Chick-fil-A restaurant in Union, New Jersey, has been identified as a 23-year-old customer from New York City.
Three lawsuits have been filed in New York and New Jersey after recalled barbeque grill brushes allegedly caused injuries.
There are some workforce worries at Long Island farm stands and wineries after ICE agents were recently spotted in East End towns.
Fire departments across New York are opening their doors this weekend in a bid to attract sorely needed new volunteers.
A cat was rescued when it was spotted lying on the Long Island Rail Road tracks between Lindenhurst and Babylon Sunday night.
Parts of the New York area could see record high temperatures during a summerlike stretch of weather this week.
President Trump has sparked a religious uproar with his attacks on Pope Leo XIV. On Tuesday, New York Archbishop Ronald Hicks chimed in.
New York City and the Tri-State Area are gearing up for a big summer. Major events include the 2026 FIFA World Cup and America's 250th birthday celebration. In New York City, police say they're prepared to keep everyone safe.
U.S. Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum is urging New York Gov. Kathy Hochul to rethink her overall energy policy.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani went to La Marqueta in East Harlem Tuesday to further discuss his plans for a city-run grocery stores.
Annika Albrecht, Ally Sammarco and influencer Cheyenne Hunt, who helped get their stories out, spoke with CBS News about the unraveling of the Democratic congressman's political career.
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.
Older adults in New Jersey recorded the highest number of suspected overdose deaths in 2025, according to the New Jersey Department of Health.
The first case of mpox clade I has been detected in New York City, health officials said Friday. Of the two types of mpox, clade I is known to cause more severe disease and death.
Heights University Hospital, formerly known as Christ Hospital, shuttered its emergency room Saturday night.
The Rock And Roll Hall of Fame unveiled its list of inductees for 2026, and it includes the Wu-Tang Clan, the legendary, local hip-hop collective.
Jury selection for Harvey Weinstein's rape retrial in a Manhattan courtroom began Tuesday. He is being accused of raping actress Jessica Mann in 2013.
Afrika Bambaataa, a rapper and producer, was best known for breakthrough tracks like 1982's "Planet Rock" and for founding the Universal Zulu Nation art collective.
A federal judge in New York has tossed out actor Blake Lively's sexual harassment claims against actor Justin Baldoni over their roles in the movie "It Ends With Us," but left intact a claim for retaliation.
Atlanta rapper Gucci Mane was lured to a Dallas studio for a meeting, then allegedly kidnapped and robbed by a group including rappers Pooh Shiesty and Big30.
The Los Angeles Angels beat the New York Yankees 7-1 on Tuesday night.
The Boston Bruins clinched the top wild-card spot in the Eastern Conference with a 4-0 win over the New Jersey Devils on Tuesday night.
The Carolina Hurricanes defeated the New York Islanders 2-1 on Tuesday night.
A report in "The Athletic" says NJ Transit is considering charging more than $100 for round-trip tickets from New York Penn Station to MetLife Stadium for World Cup games.
Justin Wrobleski pitched two-hit ball over a career-high eight innings, Andy Pages launched a three-run homer and the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the punchless New York Mets 4-0 in a matchup between two of baseball's biggest spenders.
Brooklyn officials announced a first-of-its-kind initiative to build sensory rooms in every District 75 elementary school.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani's administration unveiled a dramatic traffic redesign at Brooklyn's Grand Army Plaza.
New York City business owners are pushing on the State Legislature to pass Gov. Kathy Hochul's reforms that would roll back some of the climate legislation passed by New York state in 2019.
Ismael Ox lost his right hand as a child in a grenade attack, survived homelessness in the U.S., and became a citizen, all while training to represent Team USA in para Taekwondo.
These kids from Brooklyn are playing tennis in their school hallways, cafeterias and auditoriums, to make the most of limited space and resources.
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 Vanessa Murdock has your weather forecast for April 14 at 11 p.m.
A dog in South Jersey had to undergo surgery after apparently eating several socks and other objects.
A brush fire began burning in Central Park on Tuesday night.
Britain's King Charles III and Queen Camilla will visit New York City during their trip to the United States later this month.
There are questions over the mysterious death of a social media influencer who was on vacation in Africa.
