1 prisoner shoots another on van heading to jail, Mount Vernon police say
An incarcerated man from the Bronx is accused of sneaking a gun onto a prison transport van and shooting another inmate in the leg.
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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MGM has withdrawn its application for a casino license in Yonkers, and now the mayor is demanding answers.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 dated and bland terminal was dedicated exactly 30 years ago -- and many say that's about the best thing that can be said about it.
County legislators voted unanimously for first responders to be trained to carry the life-saving device used to treat severe allergic reactions.
Lawmakers voted unanimously for emergency responders to be trained to carry the life-saving device to treat severe allergic reactions. CBS News New York's Jennifer Bisram reports.
Residents in one Westchester County neighborhood may notice some issues when the taps are turned on.
In Yonkers, the vote was unanimously in favor of a full casino license for MGM Empire City. In Queens, a proposal for Resorts World New York City was also approved.
On Sept. 2, there was a chemical reaction and fire at the same warehouse.
Chopper 2 flew over a stretch of the roadway near exits 6 and 7 on Thursday, showing dozens of pieces of rusted rebar exposed to the elements instead of being buried in the concrete.
The deterioration of the roadway is revealing metal reinforcement that is not supposed to be exposed to the elements. CBS News New York's Tony Aiello reports.
The 2025 Yonkers Marathon stepped off Sunday morning in Westchester County, New York. It's a tough, hilly route along the Hudson River.
CBS News New York's Zinnia Maldonado reports from the city's largest ever running event and the second-oldest marathon in the country.
The Saw Mill River Parkway was closed between Lawrence Street in Dobbs Ferry and Farragut Avenue in Hastings-on-Hudson.
The parkway was closed Monday between Lawrence Street in Dobbs Ferry and Farragut Avenue in Hastings-on-Hudson.
The two southbound lanes starting at Lawrence Street in Dobbs Ferry are closed for two miles after engineers say a 12-inch drainage pipe under the road deteriorated and failed. CBS News New York's Tony Aiello has the latest.
The Saw Mill River Parkway is closed between Lawrence Street in Dobbs Ferry and Farragut Avenue in Hastings-on-Hudson.
A frightening home invasion robbery in New Rochelle on Wednesday has some in the community on edge.
Hastings High School in Westchester County, New York was evacuated after a chemical spill in class Thursday.
Ariela Mejia-Polanco, 33, was gunned down on Aug. 17 while driving her SUV in Mount Vernon. CBS News New York's Lisa Rozner reports.
One of two suspects accused of robbing a Gulf gas station attendant and shooting at officers has been arrested, police say.
Atlanta United rallied to beat the New York Red Bulls 2-1 on Saturday night to snap a seven-game winless streak.
A double shooting in Hempstead has been ruled a murder-suicide, Nassau County Police say.
A New York Athletic Club employee is facing charges after he allegedly recorded people in bathrooms at the club's Westchester County facilities.
Rainy weather returns to the New York City area Sunday, bringing with it the threat of flooding.
A Newark Police sergeant in an unmarked SUV was following a driver who then fatally struck a teenage pedestrian, officials say.
A double shooting in Hempstead has been ruled a murder-suicide, Nassau County Police say.
A New York Athletic Club employee is facing charges after he allegedly recorded people in bathrooms at the club's Westchester County facilities.
Rainy weather returns to the New York City area Sunday, bringing with it the threat of flooding.
A judge sided with Madison Square Garden in its lengthy legal battle with Charles Oakley on Friday.
The Elizabeth Street Garden in Lower Manhattan isn't going anywhere, and the community that fought to keep it is now celebrating.
Rainy weather returns to the New York City area Sunday, bringing with it the threat of flooding.
Bayonne, New Jersey, is heading to the Little League World Series after beating Darien, Connecticut, in the Metro Region Tournament on Friday.
We're in great shape on this Friday as we gear up for another weekend.
The potential for severe storms and downpours returns to the Tri-State Area Monday as sweltering temperatures continue.
Monday will be a First Alert Weather Day due to the possibility of afternoon and evening thunderstorms and high heat indices near 100 degrees.
Rainy weather returns to the New York City area Sunday, bringing with it the threat of flooding.
A Newark Police sergeant in an unmarked SUV was following a driver who then fatally struck a teenage pedestrian, officials say.
A man has been arrested in connection with a boating crash that killed two kids off the coast of Ocean County, New Jersey.
A New Jersey man is the 46th person to climb Mount Kilimanjaro in a wheelchair.
Bayonne, New Jersey, is heading to the Little League World Series after beating Darien, Connecticut, in the Metro Region Tournament on Friday.
A double shooting in Hempstead has been ruled a murder-suicide, Nassau County Police say.
The third annual Black Wall Street Festival was held Saturday afternoon in Hempstead.
A new Long Island business owned by former reality TV star Bethenny Frankel was issued a stop work order hours after its grand opening Thursday.
Old Westbury Police responded to a report of a loose horse along the LIE service road Friday afternoon.
A deadly double shooting inside a Long Island home has been ruled a murder-suicide.
President Trump headed to Long Island Friday to campaign with Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman, whom he has endorsed for governor of New York.
The USS George Washington aircraft carrier departed Vietnam last week and is headed to the Middle East to replace the USS Abraham Lincoln, according to a U.S. official.
Meanwhile, Israel is being condemned by Lebanese leaders for strikes in the south that killed at least 11 people, including children.
The Kennedy Center's board of trustees voted to add President Trump's name to the facade of the performing arts center, more than two months after a judge ordered its removal, according to a Democrat who sits on the center's board.
Tehran has asserted that the Strait of Hormuz is "under Iran's control and management" after President Trump said the U.S. might "keep it."
Two more deaths have been reported in connection to the Legionnaires' disease cluster on the Upper East Side, health officials said Friday.
Jones Beach is back open for swimmers after it was prohibited due to elevated bacterial levels. The rare shutdown took place from Thursday afternoon through midday Friday.
New Yorkers who buy their own health insurance could pay more as insurers file requests with the State Department of Financial Services to increase premiums.
In a wide-ranging interview with the CBS News partner BBC News, Hunter Biden grew emotional as he discussed his father's condition, describing it as very sad to watch.
The New York Hotel and Gaming Trades Council claims The High Line Hotel tested positive for Legionella bacteria twice this summer.
The lineup for the 2026 Global Citizen Festival in New York City was announced Thursday.
Latin music stars Marc Anthony, Feid, and others are set to perform at a benefit concert in Miami on August 16.
Actor and comedian Bowen Yang will portray Mary Todd Lincoln in Broadway's "Oh, Mary!" for a limited 12-week run starting in September.
Designer John Galliano is known for his theatrical and dramatic designs, but his legacy is also marked by antisemitic and racist comments.
"The Sopranos" actor Vincent Pastore is being remembered as a fixture in his Bronx community.
Atlanta United rallied to beat the New York Red Bulls 2-1 on Saturday night to snap a seven-game winless streak.
A judge sided with Madison Square Garden in its lengthy legal battle with Charles Oakley on Friday.
Francisco Lindor's RBI single capped a ninth-inning rally, lifting the New York Mets to a 5-4 victory over the Washington Nationals on Saturday.
The Toronto Blue Jays beat the New York Yankees 4-1 on Saturday for their 13th win in 19 games.
The Vikings beat the Giants 13-10 in each team's preseason opener on Saturday.
Some residents of a Queens building say a temporary boiler truck parked outside has become a nearly two-year fixture, emitting smoke they say drifts into their homes.
Harlem Week 2026 brings past and present Harlemites together to honor the neighborhood's legacy.
Parents in Harlem say their children's walk to summer camp is littered with trash, illegal dumping and a growing encampment.
A specialized program from God's Love We Deliver is serving nearly 400 veterans with medically tailored meals, while helping combat isolation and ease the challenges of life after military service.
The Newtown Creek Alliance community science project gives students hands-on experience monitoring the health of one of the most polluted waterways in the U.S.
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.
Hundreds of people flocked to Hudson River Park on Saturday for the annual Blues BBQ Festival.
CBS News New York's Craig Allen has your First Alert Forecast for August 15 at 11 p.m.
New legislation being introduced in New York City Council could zero in on pedicab price gouging.
The Transport Workers Union is responding to reports that the family of a teenage boy killed in a Central Park horse carriage accident has taken the first step in legal action against the city.
A driver has been arrested after allegedly fatally striking a teenage girl in Newark, New Jersey, then fleeing the scene.
