DA: Elmford Man Indicted For Violent Sex Assaults In Westchester
Silvio Raul Illescas was arraigned on 28 charges including predatory sexual assault, attempted murder, rape, unlawful imprisonment, robbery and other charges.
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Silvio Raul Illescas was arraigned on 28 charges including predatory sexual assault, attempted murder, rape, unlawful imprisonment, robbery and other charges.
Christopher Howson, 49, was arraigned Monday on charges of second-degree murder and first-degree strangulation, Westchester County District Attorney Janet DiFiore announced.
There is a tentative deal in place to keep Rye Playland going for the next ten years, but not everyone is on board.
Westchester County Executive Rob Astorino said Thursday that the money-losing Playland park in Rye could be taken over on Oct. 1 by Sustainable Playland Inc.
A 33-year-old Westchester County man was killed early Saturday, after he lost control of his sport-utility vehicle and it flipped over on Interstate 684.
Summer is getting shorter for some students in Westchester County's largest school district. It's part of an extreme plan to save three failing schools.
Many parts of the city are overrun with deer and residents have been complaining about the animals grazing in their yards and leaping in front of cars.
Westchester County stands to lose $7.4 million in grants unless officials there quickly comply with fair housing orders, the federal government warned Monday.
A wild crash in Westchester County left six cars wrecked or damaged Sunday night – including a Yonkers police squad car.
The storm that started overnight Monday and early Tuesday dumped up to six inches of snow in some spots, making for dangerous and deadly driving conditions.
Kylie Blackman told WCBS 880 reporter Sean Adams that e-mails with "geese" in the subject line are bouncing back.
The last dog that was displaced by Superstorm Sandy and living in a temporary shelter on Long Island has been relocated, but there is no shortage of prospective parents for Bruno the Rottweiler.
The community basketball coach and father of three daughters is accused of sexually abusing his victim back in 2010 and charged with committing a first-degree criminal sexual act.
A battle has been brewing in Westchester, as residents debate how to get rid of flocks of unwelcome geese.
Lowey said NIH grants to Westchester and Rockland total $96 million over three years.
The senator took up the issue following a bridge underpass strike on the Hutchinson Parkway earlier that month.
A winter weather advisory is in effect from 6 p.m. Wednesday until 6 p.m. Thursday for parts of Conn., northeastern New Jersey, New York City and western and central Long Island.
Investigators were searching for suspects Monday night, after a series of explosive devices detonated in New Rochelle.
Astorino said the aim is to create stronger bonds between the two sides since they would need to work together in the event of an active shooter situation at a school. But much of the focus was also on balancing efforts in mental health care with school violence prevention efforts.
Remember the Terminator - Arnold Schwarzenegger's scary futuristic cyborg? Well, in Westchester County, they have the Goosinator.
The Safer Communities initiative will formally kick off on Feb. 27 at a school safety symposium at SUNY Purchase to bring the two sides together.
For those without E-ZPass, a picture of the license plate will be snapped and the car's owner will be mailed a bill for the toll.
Roads were plowed and cleared in much of Westchester County following the blizzard early Saturday, but officials were still warning people to stay off the roads.
Westchester County could well get a foot of snow and its communities along the Hudson River could see some flooding as well.
Authorities said Anna Fuentes stole the bus from the National Gear and Piston repair shop on 4th Avenue and drove it erratically before hitting two parked vehicles and slamming into a pole right around noon
The NYPD has released an image of a person sought in connection with a shooting on board a subway train in Queens Monday.
New Jersey Rep. Tom Kean Jr. has been absent from Congress for more than six weeks due to a medical issue, he said.
The MTA is planning 10 weekend closures and more than two dozen overnight shutdowns this year, according to Antonio Reynoso, the Brooklyn borough president.
Mark Toothaker laughed so hard at a missed NFL kick, it triggered a seizure. A CT scan revealed a tennis-ball-sized tumor on the left side of his brain.
Resorts World New York City is opening Tuesday at the Aqueduct Race Track in Queens with more than 240 table games.
The NYPD has released an image of a person sought in connection with a shooting on board a subway train in Queens Monday.
The MTA is planning 10 weekend closures and more than two dozen overnight shutdowns this year, according to Antonio Reynoso, the Brooklyn borough president.
Resorts World New York City is opening Tuesday at the Aqueduct Race Track in Queens with more than 240 table games.
Hidden damage and even fake titles can lead to big problems for car buyers.
Police are looking for at least two people after they say a 15-year-old boy was shot on a Manhattan-bound A train Monday night.
Some residual showers may linger into early Sunday morning, but the majority of the rainfall should be over by sunrise.
Amtrak announced Thursday it is suing Metro-North for allegedly blocking nonrevenue trains on a portion of the busy Northeast Corridor for over two months.
The Tri-State Area has the dirtiest air in the U.S. east of Texas, according to The American Lung Association's newly released "State of the Air" report.
Colder weather returns to the New York City area this week with sub-freezing temperatures in the suburbs.
New York City's balmy weather proved to be record-breaking for the date of April 15.
New Jersey Rep. Tom Kean Jr. has been absent from Congress for more than six weeks due to a medical issue, he said.
A woman was killed when two vehicles crashed into a laundromat at a strip mall on Irvington Avenue in Newark on Monday afternoon, officials said.
Northern Valley Regional High School at Old Tappan went into lockdown after one student reported another might have had a weapon, police said.
Soccer fans in New York City will be able to watch FIFA World Cup matches for free this summer at five official fan events.
A New Jersey man has been convicted in the 2015 murder of professional basketball player Michael Wright.
Diana Kutateladze had nearly twice the legal limit of of alcohol in her system when she caused a deadly, high-speed six-car wreck on the Southern State Parkway in Hempstead, prosecutors said.
We're in for a mild weather day in NYC Friday, but a First Alert Weather Day is right around the corner, with rounds of rain on tap for Saturday.
Sister Francis Piscatella, New York's oldest person, celebrated her 113th birthday and Pope Leo XIV sent a blessing from the Vatican for the occasion.
A father and son were arrested after police said they found chemicals to make explosives at their home on New York's Long Island.
Scientists say New York's coastal waters are experiencing some of the most severe threats on record, and they're not just environmental.
New Jersey Rep. Tom Kean Jr. has been absent from Congress for more than six weeks due to a medical issue, he said.
Cole Allen, the man accused of opening fire at the White House Correspondents' Dinner, was charged with trying to assassinate President Trump.
Soccer fans in New York City will be able to watch FIFA World Cup matches for free this summer at five official fan events.
Cole Allen was charged Monday in federal court with three counts including attempt to assassinate the president.
King Charles III and Queen Camilla are aiming to strengthen the "special relationship" the U.S. and United Kingdom have had since World War II.
The B.R.O. Experience Foundation uses cognitive behavioral therapy, mentorship and creative expression to support men of color navigating identity.
Travelers at Newark Airport may have been exposed to an individual with measles, New Jersey health officials warn.
The Tri-State Area has the dirtiest air in the U.S. east of Texas, according to The American Lung Association's newly released "State of the Air" report.
The 16th Annual Lustgarten Foundation New York City Walk for Pancreatic Cancer Research was held Sunday in Battery Park City.
Advocates fear New York state could be taking a step back when it comes to biomarker testing access for those with Medicaid.
Megan Thee Stallion has decided to end her run with "Moulin Rouge! The Musical" early, the Broadway show announced on Monday.
The woman accusing Harvey Weinstein of raping her at a Manhattan hotel room in 2013 took the stand Monday in the third trial of the disgraced movie mogul.
Ticketmaster will be rereleasing tickets for Harry Styles' upcoming concerts in New York City that were originally purchased by scalpers, the company says.
The upcoming fashion exhibit at the Metropolitan Museum of Art includes 25 mannequins based on real bodies.
A previously unreleased song is one of many ways Prince is being honored a decade after his death.
Aaron Judge and Ben Rice had the first back-to-back homer for the Yankees this season, and Jazz Chisholm Jr. also went deep as AL-best New York beat the Texas Rangers 4-2.
Soccer fans in New York City will be able to watch FIFA World Cup matches for free this summer at five official fan events.
The Rockies defeated the Mets 3-1 and 3-0 on Sunday to sweep the rain-interrupted weekend series at Citi Field.
Spencer Arrighetti allowed one run over seven innings, Christian Walker homered and drove home a season-high four runs, and the Astros beat the Yankees 7-4 on Sunday.
The Yankees extended their winning streak to eight games with an 8-3 victory over the Astros on Saturday night.
The B.R.O. Experience Foundation uses cognitive behavioral therapy, mentorship and creative expression to support men of color navigating identity.
An out-of-service escalator at Jamaica Station in Queens is reviving complaints that date back years.
The head of a housing nonprofit in Harlem was arrested after residents complained over delayed repairs.
A 2009 New York City law requiring most roll-down security gates to be at least 70% transparent is set to take effect this summer.
Recurring elevator problems are back and worse than ever at one New York City high-rise, according to tenants.
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.
King Charles III is continuing his visit to the United States Tuesday. He is set to deliver an address to Congress and meet with President Trump. CBS News New York's Jessica Moore reports.
Mayor Zohran Mamdani and Council Speaker Julie Menin are urging the governor and legislature to significantly increase city revenue in the state budget. They are pushing to reduce the pass-through entity tax credit on partnership and corporations.
Tuesday is still a sunny day with mild temperatures. Wednesday will stay mostly dry, but the rain will come later that night. CBS News New York Meteorologist Tony Sadiku has the forecast.
The NYPD is looking for the suspects involved in a shooting on board a subway train during the evening rush in Queens Monday. CBS News New York's Jenna DeAngelis reports.
Resorts World New York City in Queens had its official opening Tuesday morning, marking the first casino in the city with table games. CBS News New York's Elle McLogan reports.
