Yonkers families frustrated as gas outage stretches into holiday season
Hundreds of Yonkers families have been without gas for three months, and many are frustrated as the problem stretches into the holiday season.
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Hundreds of Yonkers families have been without gas for three months, and many are frustrated as the problem stretches into the holiday season.
Heading into the holidays, hundreds of families in Yonkers don't have gas to cook their meals, and this has been going on for three months. CBS News New York's Lori Bordonaro spoke to residents to find out how they're coping and what's being done to fix the problem.
Officials at Gorton High School said a freshman brought a knife onto the campus Thursday and used it during a fight with a senior.
The victim is expected to be OK, but there are many questions about how the knife the suspect allegedly used got into a school that has metal detectors. CBS News New York's John Dias reports.
Officials say a student brought a knife into the school and used it during a fight. The suspect was taken into custody and the victim was said to be in stable condition. CBS News New York's John Dias reports.
Mourners are paying their final respects to Arlene O'Neill, a mother and teacher killed last week in a suspected murder-suicide.
Retired NYPD Det. Sean O'Neill shot and killed his wife Arlene O'Neill before dying by suicide Wednesday, Yonkers Police say.
Police say a retired NYPD detective shot and killed his wife, then himself in Yonkers on Wednesday. CBS News New York's Tony Aiello reports the couple's three school-age children were home when it happened.
The family of a man whose body was found dismembered and burned in Yonkers called the crime heinous and inhumane. CBS News New York's Naveen Dhaliwal reports.
An arrest has been made after body parts were found in the Bronx and Yonkers in August.
CBS News New York's Dick Brennan has more on the special treat for students.
The suspect is being held without bail, charged with attempted murder as a hate crime. CBS News New York's Tony Aiello reports.
CBS News New York's Tony Aiello visited a park in Yonkers and spoke to many who were enjoying what's left of the summer.
The Yonkers community is stepping up to help residents who have been without gas or hot water for several days.
A Yonkers community is starting their holiday weekend with no gas or hot water due to a gas leak discovered earlier this week. CBS News New York's Kristie Keleshian spoke with impacted residents and got the latest on repairs.
Hundreds of Yonkers residents are without hot water or working stoves after a series of gas leaks was discovered Wednesday.
An emergency gas shutdown in Yonkers has left hundreds of people without hot water and means of cooking for a second day in a row. Officials said it's all because of a gas leak, and the fix may not come for days. CBS News New York's Naveen Dhaliwal spoke with frustrated tenants.
Hundreds of people in Yonkers will be living without hot water or working stoves for an unknown amount of time due to a series of gas leaks. CBS News New York's Naveen Dhaliwal spoke with residents.
500 students will start the fall semester at the first new school built in Yonkers in at least a generation. CBS News New York's Tony Aiello reports.
An SUV was flipped onto its roof in what Yonkers Police are calling a freak accident.
New York's third-largest city has seen just three homicides this year, far fewer than cities such as Albany and Rochester. CBS News New York's Tony Aiello has more on what's led to the drop in violent crimes.
A body found burning early Monday on the Oak Street Bridge in Yonkers has been linked to more remains inside a Bronx apartment, sources tell CBS New York.
A body found burning early Monday on the Oak Street Bridge in Yonkers has been linked to more remains inside a Bronx apartment, sources tell CBS New York. CBS New York's Tony Aiello reports.
A body found burning early Monday on the Oak Street Bridge in Yonkers has been linked to more remains inside a Bronx apartment, sources tell CBS New York's Tony Aiello.
Yonkers Police are investigating the discovery of a burned body in a shopping cart at the scene of a fire near the Mt. Vernon border.
A CBS News New York Investigation finds New York City is on pace for the most manhole fires in 11 years.
The New York Yankees beat the St. Louis Cardinals 2-0 on Tuesday night.
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%.
A CBS News New York Investigation finds New York City is on pace for the most manhole fires in 11 years.
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, prosecutors said.
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.
Communities across New York City and Long Island came together Tuesday for National Night Out.
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.
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 Yankees beat the St. Louis Cardinals 2-0 on Tuesday night.
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.
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.
CBS News New York's Scott Padgett has your First Alert Forecast for August 4 at 11 p.m.
A CBS News New York Investigation finds New York City is on pace for the most manhole fires in 11 years. CBS News New York investigative reporter Tim McNicholas has the data.
Communities across New York City and Long Island came together Tuesday for National Night Out.
Drivers in one Brooklyn neighborhood were relieved to learn they would only have to move their cars once a week for Alternate Side Parking under a new pilot program, but Tuesday, many were surprised to find tickets waiting for them on their windshields. CBS News New York's Allen Devlin reports.
A high-ranking Mount Vernon police official is accused of helping her son plan a shooting outside of Bronx criminal court. She has now been fired. CBS News New York's Mahsa Saeidi reports.
