New Jersey man charged with Playland Park break-in, vandalism
A suspect is facing charges and two others are expected to surrender for allegedly breaking into and vandalizing an amusement park in Westchester County, N.Y. last month.
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A suspect is facing charges and two others are expected to surrender for allegedly breaking into and vandalizing an amusement park in Westchester County, N.Y. last month.
Republicans tried to equate incumbent Westchester County Executive Ken Jenkins to Zohran Mamdani, but it didn't come close to working out.
Democrat Ken Jenkins easily defeated Republican Christine Sculti in Tuesday's election, despite efforts to tie him to the New York City mayor's elect's democratic socialism policies. CBS News New York's Tony Aiello reports.
Maria Coto was attempting a home visit at a Peekskill apartment building and mistakenly knocked on Haseem Jenkins' door.
A jury Wednesday found Haseem Jenkins guilty in the May 2024 murder of Westchester County social worker Maria Coto. CBS News New York's Tony Aiello reports.
In addition to high-profile races for New York City mayor and New Jersey governor, voters will also decide on the race for Jersey City mayor, as well as Westchester and Nassau County executives, among others.
Patients in the infant-toddler unit at Blythedale Children's Hospital were part of the annual Hallway Halloween Parade.
Gov. Kathy Hochul declared a state of emergency and said New York will not let people on food stamps go hungry due to the government shutdown.
Engineers determined the Galleria West garage was unsafe and shut it down two weeks after a partial collapse at another downtown garage.
Engineers inspecting the Galleria West parking garage determined it was unsafe after another garage partially collapsed. CBS News New York's Tony Aiello reports.
The trial of a man accused of brutally killing Westchester County social worker Maria Coto is now in its final chapter.
Haseem Jenkins, 32, is accused of stomping and punching petite social worker Maria Coto after she mistakenly knocked on his door. She suffered catastrophic head injuries from his heavy boots that eventually killed her. She died five weeks later. CBS News New York's Tony Aiello reports.
The mayor warns nearly 5,000 residents would stop receiving government food aid if the government shutdown continues. CBS News New York's Tony Aiello reports.
The community just outside New York City is gearing up for a possible food crisis if SNAP is frozen due to the federal government shutdown.
The department said a sergeant and four officers have been suspended without pay for 30 days.
Workers are boarding up the Westchester parking garage that suffered a partial collapse. CBS News New York's Tony Aiello reports.
It's a sure sign that one of Westchester County's largest parking structures will not reopen anytime soon.
An incarcerated man from the Bronx is accused of sneaking a gun onto the van and shooting another inmate in the leg. CBS News New York's Tony Aiello reports.
An incarcerated man from the Bronx is accused of sneaking a gun onto a prison transport van and shooting another inmate in the leg.
A prisoner shot another inmate while they were being transported to the Westchester County jail, Mount Vernon Police Chief Marcel Olifiers said at the news conference.
Five inmates were being moved to the Westchester County jail when officers escorting them heard a gunshot in the back of the van.
After the collapse at the 50-year-old parking garage in Westchester County, exposed steel rods, called rebar, were poking through the missing concrete on several floors.
The 50-year-old structure was undergoing extensive repair work before it partially collapsed and crushed more than a dozen cars. CBS News New York's Tony Aiello reports.
The partial collapse is under investigation after more than a dozen vehicles were crushed Wednesday. CBS News New York's Christina Fan reports.
MGM has withdrawn its application for a casino license in Yonkers, and now the mayor is demanding answers. CBS News New York's Elijah Westbrook reports.
The Yorktown, New York, community continues to grieve the loss of 18-year-old Sheridan Gorman.
The Montreal Canadiens beat the New York Islanders 7-3 on Saturday night.
Spring has finally arrived in New York City after one of the most brutal winters the city has experienced in recent years.
Charlotte FC beat the New York Red Bulls 6-1 on Saturday night.
A Long Island teenager accused of killing his ex-girlfriend in November allegedly plotted to burglarize the victim's home.
The Yorktown, New York, community continues to grieve the loss of 18-year-old Sheridan Gorman.
Spring has finally arrived in New York City after one of the most brutal winters the city has experienced in recent years.
A Long Island teenager accused of killing his ex-girlfriend in November allegedly plotted to burglarize the victim's home.
An upstate New York man admitted to leaving harassing and threatening voicemail messages to a family member of slain UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson.
A new performing arts venue with a focus on immigrant stories is opening in Upper Manhattan this fall. CBS News New York's Noëlle Lilley got an exclusive tour of the construction that will give The People's Theatre its first home in more than 15 years.
It may not feel like spring right away, but Friday's weather does deliver a clear shift in the air in New York City.
The New York City area will be under a wind advisory Monday with periods of heavy rain and severe thunderstorms expected across the region.
The New York area is in for a mild weekend before the weather takes a turn to start the work week.
It will be rainy on Thursday morning, and the weather will change to snow as temperatures drop across the Tri-State Area.
Thunderstorms are expected in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut this weekend after severe weather hit the Midwest.
A New Jersey teen attending yeshiva school in Israel is back home after a journey that took him through three countries, at times on foot.
Gov. Mikie Sherrill accused ICE of ignoring the concerns of Roxbury residents after it bought the vacant warehouse on Route 46.
It may not feel like spring right away, but Friday's weather does deliver a clear shift in the air in New York City.
Last year, electricity rates in New Jersey spiked more than almost any other state, according to a new congressional report.
Montclair School District Board of Education members broke down in tears as they voted to close Renaissance Middle School.
A Long Island teenager accused of killing his ex-girlfriend in November allegedly plotted to burglarize the victim's home.
What started as a sinus infection left a Long Island teenager fighting for his life, requiring emergency brain surgery.
Bodycam video footage of Justin Timberlake's June 2024 DWI arrest on Long Island was released to the media Friday.
It may not feel like spring right away, but Friday's weather does deliver a clear shift in the air in New York City.
A driver was indicted on manslaughter and assault charges Thursday in a deadly crash that killed two teenagers on Long Island back in January.
Robert Mueller served as FBI director from 2001 to 2013 and led the investigation into allegations of Russian meddling in the 2016 presidential election.
Wait times aren't expected to improve until government funding is restored and TSA officers receive paychecks.
The Trump administration has been strategizing methods and options to secure or extract Iran's nuclear materials, according to multiple sources, as the military campaign against Tehran enters a more uncertain phase.
New York and New Jersey lawmakers have announced a bipartisan, bi-state bill to address E-ZPass late fees.
Border czar Tom Homan is expected back on Capitol Hill later Friday for bipartisan talks.
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.
New Jersey Sen. Andy Kim is opening up about his father's Alzheimer's diagnosis in hopes of helping others struggling like him to care for their loved ones.
CBS News announced Friday that CBS News Radio will be shutting down this spring after nearly 100 years of broadcasting, citing "challenging economic realities."
Bodycam video footage of Justin Timberlake's June 2024 DWI arrest on Long Island was released to the media Friday.
Chuck Norris' family said his death at 86 was sudden, but did not share any details on the cause.
ABC has canceled its already filmed season of "The Bachelorette" starring Taylor Frankie Paul after video surfaced of a 2023 incident in which she was charged with assault.
Michael B. Jordan's best actor win at Sunday night's Academy Awards resonated at his alma mater, Arts High School in Newark.
The Montreal Canadiens beat the New York Islanders 7-3 on Saturday night.
Charlotte FC beat the New York Red Bulls 6-1 on Saturday night.
The New York Knicks outlasted the Brooklyn Nets 93-92 on Friday night for their fifth consecutive victory.
The Washington Capitals beat the New Jersey Devils 2-1 on Friday night.
Fifth-seeded St. John's beat Northern Iowa 79-53 on Friday night for its second NCAA Tournament victory since 2000.
A new performing arts venue with a focus on immigrant stories is opening in Upper Manhattan this fall. CBS News New York's Noëlle Lilley got an exclusive tour of the construction that will give The People's Theatre its first home in more than 15 years.
Members of the Apollo Theater, where Kiki Shepard left her mark for 15 years, reflect on her legacy after the Harlem icon's death at age 74.
The Rev. Al Sharpton is calling on New York City to help protect the Merchant's House Museum in Manhattan after a recent discovery revealed connections to the Underground Railroad.
A Harlem school is teaching students how to love, honor and care for their natural hair.
The NYC DEP has announced plans to clean Flushing Creek with chlorine, sparking outrage among some environmentalists.
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.
Friday night's win was big for St. John's, but come tournament time, that just means you've earned the right to do it all over again. CBS News New York's Otis Livingston reports.
CBS News New York's Vanessa Murdock has your weather forecast for March 21 at 11 p.m.
The Yorktown, New York, community continues to grieve the loss of 18-year-old Sheridan Gorman, who was shot and killed Thursday in Chicago, where she was attending college. Police are questioning a person of interest in the case as her hometown shows support for her family. CBS News New York's Adi Guajardo reports.
Robert Mueller, the special counsel who conducted the first major investigation into President Trump, has died at 81. His family did not share a cause of death. CBS News New York's Allen Devlin reports.
CBS News New York's Vanessa Murdock has your weather forecast for March 21 at 6 p.m.