Body set on fire in shopping cart in Westchester, police say
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.
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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.
Yonkers police are investigating the gruesome discovery of a burned body in a shopping cart. CBS News New York's Naveen Dhaliwal reports.
Through Aug. 31, the Yonkers police will be using a drone to handle numerous law enforcement responsibilities.
The department is the first in Westchester County to launch a Drone as First Responder program. CBS New York's Tony Aiello reports.
A crane was seen Sunday taking down part of 9 North Broadway after the first floor of the building fell into the basement, injuring two people, on Friday morning.
City officials say a building in Yonkers will have to be demolished after a partial collapse.
Two people have minor injuries after a building partially collapsed in Yonkers on Friday.
The teenager driving without a license who caused the crash that killed Yonkers Police Sgt. Frank Gualdino in 2022 was sentenced to probation and community service.
The teen was driving a sports car and speeding when he slammed into Det. Sgt. Frank Gualdino's cruiser on Tuckahoe Road in Yonkers on Dec. 1, 2022. CBS New York's Tony Aiello reports.
Yonkers wants to pause a post-pandemic building boom. Since 2021, the number of self-storage facilities in the city has doubled with several more in the pipeline. CBS New York's Tony Aiello looks at why the city is seeking a self-storage moratorium.
Police say too often the mopeds are unregistered, uninsured, and unsafe. CBS New York's Tony Aiello has the story.
The city of Yonkers now controls a historic community center after problems with the nonprofit that once ran it came to light. CBS New York's Tony Aiello has details and reaction.
New York's third-largest city finally has its first licensed adult use cannabis retailer. "The Plant" opened Thursday on Central Park Avenue in Yonkers.
A woman faces charges and the Yonkers School District is facing a lawsuit over an ugly incident involving a 13-year-old girl.
A woman faces charges and the Yonkers School District is facing a lawsuit over the ugly April 18 incident. CBS New York's Tony Aiello reports.
Migrants at an emergency shelter in Yonkers, New York were arrested after a confrontation with staff.
Migrants living at a shelter in Yonkers were arrested, accused of being violent with staff members, but as CBS New York's Jennifer Bisram reports, some migrants claim things are being stolen from their rooms by security.
A major cleanup is underway in the Bronx, where 1,000 gallons of oil was accidentally spilled into the river. CBS New York's Naveen Dhaliwal has the concern from neighbors who say it's causing quite the stench.
The power of Friday's earthquake traveled far and wide, including to New York City's suburbs to the north and the east.
The power of Friday's earthquake traveled far and wide, including to New York City's suburbs to the north and the east. CBS New York's Jennifer McLogan and Tony Aiello report.
Last year, she was a cheerful kindergartener from Yonkers with an infectious smile. But in June, doctors made the troubling discovery.
Last year, Hailee Guzman was a cheerful kindergartener with an infectious smile. But in June, doctors made the troubling discovery. CBS New York's Nick Caloway reports.
Saturday's washout across the Tri-State Area led to the cancellation of the Yonkers St. Patrick's Day Parade.
Saturday's washout forced the cancellation or postponement of events throughout our area, including Yonkers' St. Patrick's Day Parade. CBS New York's Kristie Keleshian shows us how people prepared for the storm and made the most of the soggy day.
It was a big night at Lionsgate Studios for the Yonkers Public Schools Foundation for Education's red carpet gala honoring the Halmi famliy.
State officials sent letters to agencies across New York instructing them to unwind agreements with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement by Tuesday.
The AMC Kips Bay 15 on Second Avenue has been open since 1999 but will shut down at the end of 2026, according to a spokesperson.
Police are looking for the man who they say shot a customer and robbed a Bronx deli early Tuesday.
New York City students get free public transit rides with their OMNY cards, but express buses are excluded.
An 18-year-old was shot and killed during an armed robbery at an early morning car meetup in the Bronx Sunday. A woman who was also robbed in that incident spoke with CBS News New York.
State officials sent letters to agencies across New York instructing them to unwind agreements with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement by Tuesday.
The AMC Kips Bay 15 on Second Avenue has been open since 1999 but will shut down at the end of 2026, according to a spokesperson.
Police are looking for the man who they say shot a customer and robbed a Bronx deli early Tuesday.
New York City students get free public transit rides with their OMNY cards, but express buses are excluded.
An 18-year-old was shot and killed during an armed robbery at an early morning car meetup in the Bronx Sunday. A woman who was also robbed in that incident spoke with CBS News New York.
A nice stretch of weather kicks off the week in the New York City area before a heightened chance of rain returns.
Along with the increasingly humid conditions comes another chance of showers and storms overnight Saturday into Sunday.
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.
Dozens of syringes and other debris were found on the beach in Manasquan on the Jersey Shore over the weekend.
A New Jersey woman is trying to understand how a shocking message was left on her birthday dessert at a local restaurant.
A small earthquake was detected in Morris County, New Jersey, on Saturday, officials say.
A nice stretch of weather kicks off the week in the New York City area before a heightened chance of rain returns.
The boys from Bayonne, New Jersey, had their first loss of the season Sunday, but their Little League World Series journey isn't over yet.
The names include people who died from 9/11-related illnesses.
A man was arrested after investigators said they found 23 guns and hundreds of grams of various illegal drugs at his Long Island home.
A funeral was held Sunday for a Long Island woman who died after her SUV plunged into a backyard pool.
Suffolk County Police say officers rescued a family from a boat that ran aground in the mouth of the Fire Island Inlet early Sunday morning.
Long Island's Sun and Surf Beach Club remained closed Saturday, two days after it was ravaged by a tornado.
State officials sent letters to agencies across New York instructing them to unwind agreements with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement by Tuesday.
A coalition representing 1,000 minority-owned bodegas and supermarkets is suing to stop New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani's plan to build five city-run grocery stores.
The Supreme Court divided 6-3 in granting the Trump administration's request for emergency relief.
The meeting came with Democrats expected to take control of the House in the November elections, which would put Jeffries in line to become the next House speaker.
Neel Kashkari, president of the Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis, said the tariff fight with Canada could extend U.S. inflation, should the tense trade dynamic between the historically allied countries continue.
This year, ER visits for tick bites have increased dramatically, corresponding with a new threat: a rise in Alpha-gal syndrome (AGS), where one bite from a lone star tick can make you violently allergic to red meat. How can you best avoid tick bites?
A New Yorker has tested positive for West Nile virus, the city health department announced Wednesday.
Researchers say an alarming study on cognitive decline is specific to the African American community in Newark, New Jersey.
Moderna and Merck announced study results that reflect a "landmark moment" in treatment for one of the deadliest forms of skin cancer.
Two more deaths have been reported in connection to the Legionnaires' disease cluster on the Upper East Side, health officials said Friday.
"Today, Elwood and I lost a great friend and collaborator, and the world lost one of the most naturally innovative drummers and a great and true son of Texas," ZZ Top's Billy Gibbons said in a statement.
Brian Hickerson and his brother, Zach, made the 911 call that brought first responders to the apartment where Hayden Panettiere was found unresponsive.
Hayden Panettiere, who starred in "Remember the Titans" as a child actor and rose to fame in the series "Heroes," has died at the age of 36. The coroner's office says she was found in cardiac arrest.
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.
Defender James Sands made a spectacular goal clearance before scoring in first-half stoppage time to help NYCFC earn a 1-1 draw with the New England Revolution on Sunday.
It was Peters' third walk-off hit of the season.
The New York Yankees pulled away for an 8-3 victory over the Toronto Blue Jays on Sunday.
The boys from Bayonne, New Jersey, had their first loss of the season Sunday, but their Little League World Series journey isn't over yet.
The New York Mets beat the AL Central-leading Chicago White Sox on Saturday night.
The DSNY reported an increase in needle stick injuries for New York City sanitation workers.
A Queens homeowner says that overgrown city trees on her block are creating a safety hazard at night.
Neighbors say Flushing Meadows Corona Park has been falling into disrepair for years.
The owner of a beloved Harlem food truck known for its burgers under $5 is retiring and selling the business.
The historic Art Deco bathhouse at Jacob Riis Park is getting a new life as the Rockaway Ocean Club. But as the long-dormant building reopens, some locals are questioning who will have access to its amenities.
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.
Investigators said a man attacked a 31-year-old passenger on a 2 train in the Bronx after an argument.
President Trump's administration is seeking to tighten the rules for mail voting ahead of the November midterm elections. CBS News New York's Christina Fan reports.
Gov. Kathy Hochul signed the bill into law back in May, saying it will help protect immigrants from aggressive enforcement while they pursue asylum claims.
Surveillance video captured a gunman shooting a customer in a Bronx deli before stealing cash and running away. CBS News New York's Aziza Shuler reports.
The nice stretch of weather continues with a cooler start to Tuesday that turns into sunshine. CBS News New York Meteorologist Tony Sadiku has the forecast.
