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A new analysis shows a notable drop in crime in Westchester County over the last four years.
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A new analysis shows a notable drop in crime in Westchester County over the last four years.
Between remote learning and many libraries being closed until recently, concerns about a summer slide in children's reading skills are high.
The view from Chopper 2 showed an articulated Bee-Line bus smashed into a pillar beneath the elevated subway tracks on Jerome Avenue.
Thousands tracked Bear 211's travels and exploits on Facebook as he roamed wooded areas of Westchester County and Connecticut.
It happened at the family services building on Fifth Avenue near Sixth Street in Pelham just after noon Friday.
Fashion designer Kerby Jean-Raymond paid tribute to Black inventors often overlooked by history with his label's first couture show at Villa Lewaro.
Jamir Thompson is accused of firing the bullet that struck and killed 18-year-old Marilyn Cotto Montanez in 2019.
Every hour, dozens of drivers make illegal U-turns at the bottom of the exit ramp - sometimes two at a time! Navigation apps seem to be compounding the problem.
Christopher Oxer left court without comment. The 35-year-old works for City Carting of Westchester, which has a multi-million dollar county contract to handle waste and recyclables.
It's dwarfed by the new bridge just to the south. The so-called "Sparkplug" lighthouse, completed in 1883. It's made mostly of cast iron. It's now in need of serious help.
CBS2 has been told a large number of officers were on the scene to ensure the safety of all involved, including area residents, and that there's no current threat to the public.
Police say an officer on patrol heard gunshots on Valley Street around 9:30 p.m. Monday. That's when he found the two men.
Hanging fliers on trees, even on front doors, and talking to just about anybody who will listen, Jermaine Archer is a man on a mission.
The Great Depression and World War II couldn't close the park, but the coronavirus pandemic did for the entire 2020 season.
Advocates say gender-neutral bathrooms and understanding pronouns are good first steps, but barely scratch the surface when it comes to real policy changes.
At least 10 shots were fired, investigators believe. They determined the shooting was gang-related.
The families of Danroy "DJ" Henry and Kenneth Chamberlain told CBS2 on Thursday it's a step towards justice, and accountability.
There is worry at a church cemetery made famous by "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow."
"He was looking so bad. He removed his hand, checked his hand, saw the blood and said 'Guys, if I bleed out, make sure my wife and kids know that I love them,'" Tom Brennan said.
Sources said the victim, a police sergeant, was slashed in the face with a 6-inch knife. He was taken to the hospital, and has been released.
Prosecutors say Robert Durst shot and killed Susan Berman to prevent her from talking about the 1982 disappearance of his wife Kathie Durst.
The Republican outlined his plans during a radio interview on Tuesday morning.
The power plant has been a key source of electricity, but critics, including Gov. Andrew Cuomo, argued it's a threat to the millions who live in the region.
Gov. Andrew Cuomo said Thursday he wants as many young people ages 16 to 25 to get vaccinated as possible.
Martinez left behind four children and the business he spent years building to support his family.
Totowa Police Chief Carmen Veneziano was indicted for allegedly confining and attacking a woman in a Boston hotel room.
Mamdani's inauguration as New York's mayor on Jan. 1 will be highlighted by a public block party on Broadway, his transition team says.
Comedian and actor Bowen Yang performed his final sketch on "SNL" Saturday night, after announcing his unexpected mid-season exit from the show.
NYPD officers fatally shot a man in Queens after he allegedly charged at them with a knife during an argument with his father.
More see Trump's policies responsible for economy today than Biden's; there are also concerns about AI impact on jobs.
Mamdani's inauguration as New York's mayor on Jan. 1 will be highlighted by a public block party on Broadway, his transition team says.
NYPD officers fatally shot a man in Queens after he allegedly charged at them with a knife during an argument with his father.
Snow and rain will return to the New York City area before Christmas. The weather could cause some travel problems.
Police said Zhu Hou, 76, was found dead in her Lower East Side apartment Friday evening. She had suffered trauma to the head and body.
Lawyers for Luigi Mangione continue to push for the removal of the death penalty in his federal murder case.
Snow and rain will return to the New York City area before Christmas. The weather could cause some travel problems.
Today is a First Alert Weather Day as heavy rain and 50-60 mph wind gusts cause coastal flooding, downed trees and power outages.
Thursday will bring even more relief, with highs near 50° and a taste of early spring in December. But don't get too comfortable—changes are brewing.
Some of the highest totals were on Long Island and in New Jersey, where greater than 6 inches of snow was measured.
A large water main break in Waterbury, Connecticut, is impacting tens of thousands of residents.
Totowa Police Chief Carmen Veneziano was indicted for allegedly confining and attacking a woman in a Boston hotel room.
Snow and rain will return to the New York City area before Christmas. The weather could cause some travel problems.
If you're flying out for the holidays, this is the time when airports flip the switch from busy to brutal.
NJ Transit, New Jersey Transit Police and the NTSB are investigating what caused two trains to collide at the Bay Street station in Montclair.
An NJ Transit spokesperson said two trains on the Montclair-Boonton Line collided, causing one train car to derail.
Researchers on Long Island say they've found physical evidence of PTSD in World Trade Center first responders.
In New York, cases of flu, RSV and COVID have spiked since Thanksgiving.
The suspect in the 1997 murder of a woman and her daughter whose bodies were found near Gilgo Beach appeared before a judge in Mineola on Thursday morning.
The car appeared to plow into the garage of a home on East Broadway in Woodmere just before 3 a.m. Thursday.
Today is a First Alert Weather Day as heavy rain and 50-60 mph wind gusts cause coastal flooding, downed trees and power outages.
Mamdani's inauguration as New York's mayor on Jan. 1 will be highlighted by a public block party on Broadway, his transition team says.
More see Trump's policies responsible for economy today than Biden's; there are also concerns about AI impact on jobs.
The episode has deepened concerns that had already emerged from the Justice Department's much-anticipated document release.
President Trump initially signaled he would not make an endorsement at this stage, but Rep. Elise Stefanik's exit cleared the way for him to show his support for Bruce Blakeman.
Republican Rep. Elise Stefanik's decision to drop out came after President Trump signaled he would not make an endorsement in the race at this stage.
A spike in measles cases in Rockland County has New York health officials urging families to get vaccinated.
Researchers on Long Island say they've found physical evidence of PTSD in World Trade Center first responders.
In New York, cases of flu, RSV and COVID have spiked since Thanksgiving.
There are at least 500 sudden and unexpected deaths in the city each year, and in roughly a fifth of those cases, a genetic cause can be detected.
UnitedHealthcare and NewYork-Presbyterian have roughly two weeks to reach an agreement or thousands of Medicare Advantage members could be forced to find care elsewhere.
Comedian and actor Bowen Yang performed his final sketch on "SNL" Saturday night, after announcing his unexpected mid-season exit from the show.
A judge Friday voided the conviction of one of the two men found guilty of the 2002 killing of Run-D.M.C. star Jam Master Jay.
The special features interviews with Kathy Bates, Annette Bening, Albert Brooks, Michael Douglas, Kiefer Sutherland, Jerry O'Connell and Mandy Patinkin.
Jake and Romy Reiner released a statement on Wednesday, remembering their parents, Rob Reiner and Michele Singer Reiner, as their best friends.
The Oscars ceremony is moving to YouTube starting in 2029, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced on Wednesday.
Josh Norris got the deciding goal in the shootout and the Sabres beat the Islanders 3-2 on Saturday for their fifth straight win.
The Rangers killed off two penalties in overtime on the way to beating the Flyers 5-4 in a shootout on Saturday.
Stefan Noesen and Connor Brown each scored goals, Nico Hischier had two assists, and the New Jersey Devils beat the Utah Mammoth 2-1 on Friday night.
The 76ers became just the second visiting team to win at Madison Square Garden this season, beating the Knicks 116-107 on Friday night.
The Vancouver Canucks beat the New York Islanders 4-1 on Friday night for their third straight win.
Nine Brooklyn Football Club partner bars are collecting shelf-stable food and winter coats to benefit 10 local schools.
The Davis Center in Harlem is now open for its first winter season after technical delays.
After losing his mother to a stroke in 2022, a Brownsville native is turning personal grief into a grassroots foundation, offering counseling and mentorship to children and young adults.
A Brooklyn startup and a national nonprofit are teaming up to turn everyday mail lockers into easy donation hubs, delivering thousands of toys to hospital rooms this holiday season.
The city is sharing new details about the historic $1 billion investment announced for the Coney Island Boardwalk, the largest in its century-long history
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.
Mayor Eric Adams took CBS News New York's Marcia Kramer on a tour of City Hall in his final days in office.
Some New Yorkers complain about waiting for the subway, but others have no problem standing in long lines at a trendy restaurant.
Eric Adams' term as the 110th mayor of New York City is coming to a close. He shares his final thoughts about his time in office with CBS News New York's Marcia Kramer.
CBS News has learned at least 15 documents related to Epstein disappeared after they were initially released online by the Justice Department. Cristian Benavides reports.
Police said a 40-year-old man got into an argument with another man who stabbed him multiple times on the subway in Queens.
