Off-duty Yonkers Police officer struck by driver
Police are investigating a car accident involving an off-duty Yonkers Police officer. Dan Rice reports from Chopper 2.
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Police are investigating a car accident involving an off-duty Yonkers Police officer. Dan Rice reports from Chopper 2.
Thursday is a First Alert Weather Day as we deal with the messy conditions, especially during the evening commute.
There was a touching tribute in Yonkers on Tuesday in memory of a police officer killed in the line of duty.
A gas station pumped out not one, not two, but three tickets, each winning $1 million in Monday's drawing. CBS News New York's Tony Aiello reports.
Yonkers Police are warning residents of an AI prank that could turn dangerous.
Yonkers Mayor Mike Spano accuses MGM of "betrayal," and he raises the possibility of political influence.
An unexpected wild card in the competition for downstate New York casino licenses. Gaming giant MGM is folding, dropping its proposal to add Vegas-style table games at its slots only casino in Yonkers. CBS News New York's Tony Aiello reports the movie is met with shock, anger and even suspicion.
The move leaves just three bids remaining for the three gaming licenses to be awarded later this year.
The move is a stunning reversal for a proposal seen as a leading contender, since it would've built on an existing property that's had video slots and gaming since 2006. CBS News New York's Elijah Westbrook 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MGM has withdrawn its application for a casino license in Yonkers, and now the mayor is demanding answers.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.
After what seemed like a sure bet in plans to bring a casino to downstate New York, MGM suddenly pulled the plug on a bid to build in Yonkers. It's left the mayor stunned and demanding answers. CBS News New York's Adi Guajardo reports.
Three downstate casino licenses are up for grabs in New York, and four proposals have been approved.
The move leaves just three bids remaining for the three gaming licenses to be awarded later this year.
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.
A Yonkers Community Advisory Council voted unanimously in favor of a full casino license for MGM Empire City.
On Thursday, MGM Empire City in Yonkers is expected to do what three Manhattan proposals could not -- hit the jackpot.
MGM Empire City in Yonkers is expected to do what three Manhattan proposals could not -- get approval from a Community Advisory Council. CBS News New York's Tony Aiello reports.
On Sept. 2, there was a chemical reaction and fire at the same warehouse.
Heavy smoke filled the sky in Yonkers after a warehouse went up in flames Saturday morning. Some families who live nearby were forced from their homes. CBS News New York's Naveen Dhaliwal reports.
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.
Last week, members of St. Vladimir Orthodox Seminary approached a Yonkers Police officer to hand over what they thought were drugs found on their property.
The 2025 Yonkers Marathon stepped off Sunday morning in Westchester County, New York. It's a tough, hilly route along the Hudson River.
Sunday morning, thousands of runners hit the pavement for the annual Yonkers Marathon, the second oldest marathon in the country. CBS News New York's Zinnia Maldonado spoke with runners who traveled from all over to participate.
CBS News New York's Zinnia Maldonado reports from the city's largest ever running event and the second-oldest marathon in the country.
Top-seeded Arizona opened its NCAA Tournament run with a 92-58 victory over Long Island on Friday.
Bodycam video footage of Justin Timberlake's June 2024 DWI arrest on Long Island will be released to the media with redactions, court records show.
"All the Blues in the Sky" is a middle grade novel that explores grief through a 13-year-old Harlem girl whose best friend has died.
The Dark Skies Protection Act is aimed at reducing artificial light between 11 p.m. and 5 a.m. across New York state.
Wait times at major U.S. airports continue as TSA officer callouts mount after employees missed their first full paycheck last week.
Bodycam video footage of Justin Timberlake's June 2024 DWI arrest on Long Island will be released to the media with redactions, court records show.
The Dark Skies Protection Act is aimed at reducing artificial light between 11 p.m. and 5 a.m. across New York state.
It may not feel like spring right away, but Friday's weather does deliver a clear shift in the air in New York City.
Hundreds of New York University's non-tenured faculty members say they're prepared to walk off the job, impacting about 25% of classes.
The NYPD said the deadly crash in Harlem happened Thursday night on West 125th Street near Adam Clayton Powell Boulevard.
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.
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.
Video shows firefighters dousing the smoldering roof of the structure on Old York Road in Branchburg, New Jersey.
Bodycam video footage of Justin Timberlake's June 2024 DWI arrest on Long Island will be released to the media with redactions, court records show.
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.
Tens of thousands of customers lost power across the New York-New Jersey area as severe weather whipped through the region.
Ten people and six vehicles were involved in the fatal accident on Long Island, according to New York State Police. Two people in their 80s were killed.
The Dark Skies Protection Act is aimed at reducing artificial light between 11 p.m. and 5 a.m. across New York state.
Gov. Mikie Sherrill accused ICE of ignoring the concerns of Roxbury residents after it bought the vacant warehouse on Route 46.
Last year, electricity rates in New Jersey spiked more than almost any other state, according to a new congressional report.
Mayor Zohran Mamdani is taking the first steps toward overhauling how the city responds to 911 calls involving mental health problems.
The MTA announced plans to replace thousands of New York City's decades-old subway cars with new models.
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.
A new study shows toxic forever chemicals known as PFAS may be entering the food chain on Long Island through contaminated soil, water and air.
Bodycam video footage of Justin Timberlake's June 2024 DWI arrest on Long Island will be released to the media with redactions, court records show.
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.
"One Battle After Another" took home several big awards, including Best Picture, Best Director and the newly created Best Casting.
Top-seeded Arizona opened its NCAA Tournament run with a 92-58 victory over Long Island on Friday.
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Brady Tkachuk scored with 11.1 seconds left to give the Senators a 3-2 victory over the Islanders on Thursday night.
The Blue Jackets beat the Rangers 6-3 on Thursday night, keeping alive hopes for their first playoff berth since the 2019-20 season.
Howie Rose, the longtime play-by-play voice of the New York Mets on the radio, says the upcoming 2026 season will be his last.
The Oklahoma City Thunder beat the Brooklyn Nets 121-92 on Wednesday night for their 10th straight win.
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.
Neighbors and local businesses in Long Island City, Queens, say rental trucks parked on streets are impacting daily operations.
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.
Author Renee Watson was recently awarded one of the highest honors in children's books. She spoke with CBS News New York's Mary Calvi.
John Elliott has the Tri-State Area's updated Friday afternoon First Alert Forecast on CBS News New York.
The union representing hundreds of non-tenure NYU faculty members said they're prepared to launch a strike unless a new deal is reached. CBS News New York's Christina Fan reports.
With ongoing conflict in the Middle East driving up oil prices, travel experts warn that airfares are climbing fast.
Gov. Mikie Sherrill announced the lawsuit to stop an immigration detention center from opening in Roxbury Township.
