Yonkers teen accused of blowing up porta-potty with homemade explosive
A 14-year-old boy from New York is accused of building homemade explosive devices and blowing up a porta-potty in a local park.
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A 14-year-old boy from New York is accused of building homemade explosive devices and blowing up a porta-potty in a local park.
An MTA bus driver is recovering in the hospital after what his union calls a brutal, unprovoked attack on the job.
The Bomb Squad and FBI were called to investigate a mysterious loud boom coming from a park in Yonkers on Monday night.
Eight years after it was put up with pride, the name Cesar Chavez has been removed from a school in Yonkers.
Eight years after it was put up with pride, the name Cesar Chavez has been removed from a school in Yonkers. CBS News New York's Tony Aiello reports.
The new drones will be able to navigate harsh weather conditions, giving police eyes in the air no matter what.
The film and television industry is booming in Yonkers, and it's benefitting residents, according to Mayor Mike Spano and industry professionals.
Many say it's a miracle he survived. CBS News New York's Naveen Dhaliwal has more on what happened on Wednesday morning.
CBS News New York's Dick Brennan spoke to the mayor of Yonkers about the conditions as the storm intensified Sunday night.
Police is Westchester County are keeping a close eye on shopping centers and malls after social media posts about so-called "takeovers." CBS News New York's Tony Aiello has an inside look at how police in Yonkers are monitoring potential problems.
Latavia Sturdivant, who was named Ms. Wheelchair America 2026, says she's now homebound after her wheelchair was damaged during a Delta flight.
The Philipsburg Proclamation was signed in New York in the 1770s. The proclamation, signed by a British general, promised freedom to any enslaved person who took refuge behind British lines. CBS News New York's Mary Calvi takes us to Philipse Manor Hall State Historic Site in Yonkers, where the document is on display.
The temperatures are turning sidewalks into wind tunnels, rivers into ice fields, and making everyday errands challenging. CBS News New York's Naveen Dhaliwal reports.
Yonkers, New York, man Dijani Brown was wanted for sexual assaults of teen girls in Manor Township and Horsham Township, Pennsylvania.
Fire officials say flames broke out just before 7 a.m. on Sunday on Nepperhan Avenue. No injuries were reported. CBS News New York's Allen Devlin reports.
A woman was arrested after her dog was found with a severe cut to its throat near a New York cemetery. She's now facing aggravated animal cruelty and abandonment charges.
Dozens of people have been displaced after a fire spread to multiple buildings in Yonkers on Friday, causing at least one to collapse.
The fire ripped through multiple buildings, leaving dozens of people without a place to call home, authorities said. CBS News New York's John Dias reports.
A four-alarm fire and building collapse displaced dozens of people in Yonkers on Friday night. CBS News New York's Ali Bauman reports.
Officials are asking for help finding the person who abandoned a dog with a severe cut to its throat near a New York cemetery.
The job status of a Yonkers firefighter is under review after a weekend car crash. CBS News New York's Tony Aiello reports.
Mayor Mike Spano said Yonkers loses about $400,000 every year in property taxes because the MTA does not pay for the bus depot.
Mayor Mike Spano said Yonkers loses about $400,000 every year in property taxes because the MTA does not pay for the bus depot. CBS News New York's Tony Aiello reports.
It happened at the corner of Warburton and Ashburton Avenues at around 1:15 p.m.
The bus driver was the only person on the bus and suffered minor injuries.
The New York Mets defeated the Cleveland Guardians 6-2 on Tuesday night to snap a three-game losing streak.
Federal authorities arrested a man who appeared to be monitoring security-planning activities at Trump National Golf Club in LA County ahead of the president's Southern California visit.
Doctors and other organizations say there's something women can do to help reduce their chances of developing ovarian cancer by 80%.
The family of a man killed in a shooting in Yonkers on Sunday night says he was in the wrong place at the wrong time.
The family of a man who died at the Delaney Hall immigration detention center in Newark, New Jersey, is demanding justice.
Doctors and other organizations say there's something women can do to help reduce their chances of developing ovarian cancer by 80%.
The family of a man killed in a shooting in Yonkers on Sunday night says he was in the wrong place at the wrong time.
Karina Vetrano's convicted killer Chanel Lewis' attorney said he would soon be filing an appeal in the 2016 murder that shocked New York City.
A former Mount Vernon police official faces attempted murder charges for allegedly being the getaway driver in a Bronx shooting, police sources said.
In total, 17 bills will be introduced in the City Council next month to increase safety regulations around e-bikes and e-scooters, while also strengthening enforcement of existing laws.
New York City and parts of New Jersey were under a flood watch due to downpours and strong storms Monday.
Stormy weather will return to the New York City area on Monday, bringing the threat of heavy rain and storms that may lead to flash flooding.
There's been a report of a bigfoot sighting near the Pachaug State Forest in Connecticut.
Heavy rain is complicating efforts to recover a teenage boy from the West River in New Haven. Strong currents and an increased flow have made the job even more difficult.
It's another rainy day in the Tri-State Area with a flood watch for parts of New York and Connecticut.
The family of a man who died at the Delaney Hall immigration detention center in Newark, New Jersey, is demanding justice.
Protesters gathered at the gates of Delaney Hall immigration detention center in Newark, New Jersey, Monday following the death of an ICE detainee.
The power was restored Tuesday morning after going out at the American Dream Mall in East Rutherford, N.J. Monday afternoon.
Strong downpours have dumped rain on parts of New York and New Jersey that are still recovering from last week's severe weather.
New York City and parts of New Jersey were under a flood watch due to downpours and strong storms Monday.
On Long Island, a farm is helping kids cope using therapy horses. CBS News New York's John Dias reports.
Suffolk County Police are trying to identify an Asian man whose body was discovered on Gilgo Beach in 2011.
A Columbia University medical student is recovering after being shot in the face by Nassau Police. Police say he charged at officers with a knife Monday night. CBS News New York's Carolyn Gusoff reports.
A Nassau County police officer shot a man in the face after he allegedly smashed a patrol car window with a knife in Westbury, Long Island, police said.
John Elliott reports from Glen Cove, Long Island, for Swim Across America Open Water Swim.
Federal authorities arrested a man who appeared to be monitoring security-planning activities at Trump National Golf Club in LA County ahead of the president's Southern California visit.
In total, 17 bills will be introduced in the City Council next month to increase safety regulations around e-bikes and e-scooters, while also strengthening enforcement of existing laws.
Protesters gathered at the gates of Delaney Hall immigration detention center in Newark, New Jersey, Monday following the death of an ICE detainee.
Some 9/11 families are defending New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani's inclusion in this year's solemn remembrance ceremony after an online petition asked he not attend.
There has been so much confusion about the pied-à-terre tax and the way city notified homeowners, the City Council has scheduled a public hearing to demand answers.
The source of exposure for the Legionnaires cluster on Manhattan's Upper East Side has been eliminated, according to the New York City Health Department.
A seventh person has died from Legionnaires' disease in connection with the Upper East Side cluster, New York City's health commissioner said Thursday.
Thirty-four cooling towers at 33 buildings on the Upper East Side tested positive for live Legionella bacteria, the New York City Health Department announced Tuesday.
An attorney representing an Upper East Side woman whose husband just died from Legionnaires' disease is planning to take legal action.
Studies show older adults are among the safest drivers on the road, but crashes involving seniors are on the rise.
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.
Vincent Pastore played Salvatore "Big Pussy" Bonpensiero on all six seasons of "The Sopranos," which aired from 1999 to 2007.
A new Broadway show based on Prince's movie and album "Purple Rain" will take the stage at Broadway's Majestic Theatre in March.
Carly Simon, the singer known for 1970s hits like "You're So Vain," announced she has Parkinson's disease and also was treated for basal cell carcinoma.
The New York Mets defeated the Cleveland Guardians 6-2 on Tuesday night to snap a three-game losing streak.
The Chicago Cubs acquired pitcher Clay Holmes and outfielder Tyrone Taylor from the last-place New York Mets on Monday for touted infield prospect Jefferson Rojas.
José Caballero lined a two-run homer, Gerrit Cole pitched into the sixth inning and the New York Yankees hung on to top the Chicago Cubs 2-1 on Sunday.
The Miami Marlins beat the Mets 2-0 Sunday shortly after New York traded opening day starter Freddy Peralta to Tampa Bay.
Peralta has been a disappointment for the Mets after they acquired him from Milwaukee in a January trade.
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.
The FIFA World Cup is delivering a business boost for many bars and restaurants across New York City, but not every industry is seeing the same payoff.
Two Upper West Side children went on a mission to visit 40 playgrounds in one day, hoping to set a record.
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.
The man convicted in a 2016 murder that shocked New York City can continue his appeal.
A sleek and scary new Off-Broadway play is about a mysterious artificial intelligence algorithm. The stellar cast is led by John David Washington. CBS News New York's Dave Carlin met with the cast and the playwright.
On Long Island, a farm is helping kids cope using therapy horses. CBS News New York's John Dias reports.
CBS News New York's Scott Padgett has your First Alert Forecast for August 4 at 6 p.m.
Suffolk County Police are trying to identify an Asian man whose body was discovered on Gilgo Beach in 2011.
