New NYS law aids mental health crisis response
It allows crisis team members to install flashing green lights in vehicles to alert other drivers they're on the way to an emergency.
Watch CBS News
It allows crisis team members to install flashing green lights in vehicles to alert other drivers they're on the way to an emergency.
A new law allows crisis team members to install flashing green lights in vehicles to alert other drivers they're on the way to an emergency. CBS New York's Tony Aiello reports.
For the first time, three of Westchester County's five cities are led by women of color.
For the first time ever, three of Westchester County's five cities are now led by women of color, including New Rochelle, where new mayor Yadira Ramos-Herbert took the oath of office at noon Monday. CBS New York's Tony Aiello was at the ceremony. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/3trVDFW
The men who came in first and third in the Harrison supervisor's race are asking an appeals court to settle the election, 55 days after voters went to the polls. Second-place finisher Richard Dionisio will serve as supervisor while the appeal goes forward.
New York is one of three states where families cannot be compensated for emotional loss in wrongful death lawsuits. CBS New York's Tim McNicholas reports.
Fly along in Chopper 2 as Dan Rice takes us on a tour of holiday light displays around the Tri-State Area.
New York is one of three states where families cannot be compensated for emotional loss in wrongful death lawsuits.
The Westchester County suburb has never seen an election quite like this one.
A judge said a write-in candidate who received the most votes in the Westchester County suburb's hotly-contested supervisor's race cannot be sworn in due to term limits. CBS New York's Tony Aiello reports.
Michael Dennedy was given a 3% chance of walking again, but following surgery and rehab he's now completely mobile.
Neighbors trying to escape said smoke from the fire was so thick it seemed like they were running into darkness.
Adams is trying to steer New York City through tough times and Latimer is seeking to help steer the country through tough times.
Westchester County Executive George Latimer is challenging Rep. Jamaal Bowman in the Democratic primary. Watch his appearance on "The Point with Marcia Kramer."
Neighbors trying to escape said smoke from the fire was so thick it seemed like they were running into darkness. CBS New York's Christina Fan reports.
The couple was killed and their children were critically hurt when their SUV hit a sign and slammed into a tree in Bristol, Connecticut on Thanksgiving Day.
Toby and Brooke Cohen were killed and their children were critically hurt when their SUV hit a sign and slammed into a tree in Bristol, Connecticut on Thanksgiving Day. CBS New York's Tony Aiello reports.
Chopper 2 is over the scene in Westchester County.
Stephen Dolan pleaded guilty to all charges, including manslaughter, in the crash that killed the boy in August 2022.
Stephen Dolan pleaded guilty to all charges, including manslaughter, in the crash that killed 16-year-old CJ Hackett in Yonkers in August 2022. CBS New York's Tony Aiello reports.
Flames devoured St. George Orthodox Church, leaving little but brick and rubble of what used to be a community hall.
Flames devoured St. George Orthodox Church, leaving little but brick and rubble of what used to be a community hall. CBS New York's Christina Fan reports from the scene.
Jim Hannigan's determined focus on solving a disturbing crime has led to federal charges against Perry D. Freeman.
A Westchester County man is facing up to life in federal prison. CBS New York's Tony Aiello spoke with a police officer who worked the case for many months.
Firefighters were able to contain the flames to the rectory, preventing them from spreading to the church. CBS New York's Christina Fan has a live update from the scene.
Students in New Jersey will soon learn cursive in school, thanks to a law signed by Gov. Phil Murphy.
New Jersey will soon have its first female Democratic governor. Mikie Sherrill will be sworn into office Tuesday, succeeding Gov. Phil Murphy.
The Mavericks rolled to a 114-97 victory Monday over the Knicks, who were booed frequently in the first half while falling behind by 30.
Nearly 100 tenants from three different buildings managed by A&E Real Estate on the Upper West Side rallied on Monday.
A police officer in Newark, New Jersey, fatally shot one man and injured another individual Monday afternoon, officials say.
Nearly 100 tenants from three different buildings managed by A&E Real Estate on the Upper West Side rallied on Monday.
New York City police seized one of two vehicles in the hit-and-run death of former Nickelodeon child star Kianna Underwood in Brooklyn.
More than 100 people marched across the Brooklyn Bridge to support Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy and speak out against federal immigration enforcement.
More than a dozen New York state landmarks will be illuminated Monday night in recognition of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
New York City's largest nurses strike is now in Week 2 and it appears negotiations toward a deal remain at a standstill.
The weekend of snow in the New York City area finally wrapped up overnight, but don't let it fool you. Temperatures are about to plummet.
Snow fell in New York City and across the Tri-State Area on Sunday morning and evening, leaving a good amount to measure in its wake.
David Grullon Jr. killed a 34-year-old Connecticut man after he fired a gun and the bullet went through the wall.
The first of this weekend's two rounds of snow blanketed the Tri-State Area on Saturday.
Two men posing as Amazon delivery workers held a Connecticut homeowner at gunpoint while robbing him and his wife, police said.
Students in New Jersey will soon learn cursive in school, thanks to a law signed by Gov. Phil Murphy.
New Jersey will soon have its first female Democratic governor. Mikie Sherrill will be sworn into office Tuesday, succeeding Gov. Phil Murphy.
A police officer in Newark, New Jersey, fatally shot one man and injured another individual Monday afternoon, officials say.
The weekend of snow in the New York City area finally wrapped up overnight, but don't let it fool you. Temperatures are about to plummet.
Snow fell in New York City and across the Tri-State Area on Sunday morning and evening, leaving a good amount to measure in its wake.
The weekend of snow in the New York City area finally wrapped up overnight, but don't let it fool you. Temperatures are about to plummet.
Snow fell in New York City and across the Tri-State Area on Sunday morning and evening, leaving a good amount to measure in its wake.
A Long Island nurse was seen on a nanny camera hitting a non-verbal child that he was caring for, leaving bruises on the boy's body.
The first of this weekend's two rounds of snow blanketed the Tri-State Area on Saturday.
A federal judge ruled the Empire Wind project can move forward while he considers the merits of the Trump administration's order to suspend it.
New Jersey will soon have its first female Democratic governor. Mikie Sherrill will be sworn into office Tuesday, succeeding Gov. Phil Murphy.
As his standoff with America's closest allies escalates, President Trump says not getting the Nobel Peace Prize means he's no longer obligated "to think purely of Peace."
Looking overseas, there is wide opposition to the idea of taking Greenland by force.
Shimamura most recently served as the City Department of Parks and Recreation's Manhattan borough commissioner, Mamdani said.
Mr. Trump previously threatened to impose tariffs against countries that do not support his plans to acquire the territory.
New York City's largest nurses strike is now in Week 2 and it appears negotiations toward a deal remain at a standstill.
Negotiators for major New York City hospitals and the state nurses union returned to the bargaining table as the city's largest nurses strike enters a fifth day.
Nurses continue to hold the picket line as the largest nurses' strike in New York City history is on its third day with no end in sight.
Nurses say health care benefits and workplace safety are their main reasons for striking, and are refusing to go back to work until their demands are met.
Loved ones of patients at hospitals in New York City are concerned about care as nurses continue to strike due to failed contract negotiations on Monday.
Kianna Underwood, a former Nickelodeon child actress, was identified as the woman killed in a hit-and-run in Brooklyn.
John Forté, the Grammy-nominated musician known for his work with the Fugees, was found dead in his home in Massachusetts.
The 2026 Golden Globes honored the standouts in both film and television from last year. See the full list of winners and nominees.
Here is everything you need to know about how to watch and stream the 2026 Golden Globes.
Bob Weir wrote or co-wrote and sang lead vocals on Grateful Dead classics including "Sugar Magnolia," "One More Saturday Night" and "Mexicali Blues."
The Mavericks rolled to a 114-97 victory Monday over the Knicks, who were booed frequently in the first half while falling behind by 30.
Chicago led 70-51 at the half and the advantage stayed above 20 points for most of the second half.
The Phoenix Suns beat the slumping New York Knicks 106-99 on Saturday night.
The Carolina Hurricanes beat the New Jersey Devils 4-1 on Saturday night.
Adam Klapka had a goal and an assist as the Calgary Flames beat the New York Islanders 4-2 on Saturday.
Nearly 100 tenants from three different buildings managed by A&E Real Estate on the Upper West Side rallied on Monday.
A group in Queens has banded together to revive landlines and give their children a simpler way to socialize.
A city-approved plan to rezone a stretch of Atlantic Avenue is expected to bring thousands of new apartments to Brooklyn, but tenant advocates say the deal falls short for lower-income residents and could accelerate displacement.
A three-year pilot run by the Brooklyn Justice Initiative and the Mayor's Office of Criminal Justice aims to improve court compliance and reduce recidivism by meeting participants where they live.
Harlem native Teyana Taylor wins her first major acting honor at the 83rd Golden Globes Awards for her performance in Paul Thomas Anderson's "One Battle After Another." Locals say it's a win for the whole neighborhood.
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.
New Jersey will soon have its first female Democratic governor. Mikie Sherrill will be sworn into office Tuesday, succeeding Gov. Phil Murphy. CBS News New York's Christine Sloan spoke with both ahead of the inauguration.
Crowds gathered at events across the Tri-State Area on Monday to honor the memory of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. CBS News New York's Allen Devlin reports.
At this year's National Retail Federation Big Show in New York, there was a heavy focus on bringing the convenience of online shopping into brick-and-mortar stores. Jared Hill has a look at what consumers can expect.
New Jersey students will soon be learning cursive again.
A Long Island high school basketball referee survived a heart attack during a game thanks to a team effort.
