Man rescued from hidden waterway under Yonkers train station
The man was stuck in an underground stretch of the Saw Mill River for about two hours before he was saved.
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The man was stuck in an underground stretch of the Saw Mill River for about two hours before he was saved.
Yonkers firefighters and police officers worked together to save a man stuck in an underground section of the Saw Mill River. CBS New York's Tony Aiello reports.
A 15-year-old boy was critically injured after getting hit by a driver in Yonkers on Thursday.
A 15-year-old boy was critically injured after getting hit by a driver in Yonkers on Thursday.
The teenager is being charged with attempted murder as an adult after U.S. Marshals found him in Yonkers.
The 15-year-old suspect is being charged with attempted murder as an adult after U.S. Marshals found him in Yonkers.
Police said the woman hid her pregnancy and delivered the baby girl on her own.
Police said the woman hid her pregnancy and delivered the baby girl on her own.
Police said the baby girl, who is only a few days old, was taken to a hospital. A search is on for her mother.
Police said the baby girl, who is only a few days old, was taken to a hospital. A search is on for her mother. CBS New York's Zinnia Maldonado reports.
Police tell us the baby girl is only a few days old, and was taken to a hospital.
Doctors say as many as 700,000 Americans die from heart disease each year.
Doctors say as many as 700,000 Americans die from heart disease each year. CBS New York's Tony Aiello has the story.
Yonkers oldest parish, St. Mary's Church of the Immaculate Conception, is in desperate need of repair, with the cost totaling more than $10 million.
The Archdiocese of New York says St. Mary's Church of the Immaculate Conception is in desperate need of repair. CBS New York's Tony Aiello reports.
Neighbors trying to escape said smoke from the fire was so thick it seemed like they were running into darkness.
Neighbors trying to escape said smoke from the fire was so thick it seemed like they were running into darkness. CBS New York's Naveen Dhaliwal reports.
Neighbors trying to escape said smoke from the fire was so thick it seemed like they were running into darkness. CBS New York's Christina Fan reports.
Stephen Dolan pleaded guilty to all charges, including manslaughter, in the crash that killed the boy in August 2022.
Stephen Dolan pleaded guilty to all charges, including manslaughter, in the crash that killed 16-year-old CJ Hackett in Yonkers in August 2022. CBS New York's Tony Aiello reports.
Flames devoured St. George Orthodox Church, leaving little but brick and rubble of what used to be a community hall.
Flames devoured St. George Orthodox Church, leaving little but brick and rubble of what used to be a community hall. CBS New York's Christina Fan reports from the scene.
Firefighters were able to contain the flames to the rectory, preventing them from spreading to the church. CBS New York's Christina Fan has a live update from the scene.
All of the donations were dropped off at the Sacred Heart Church food pantry in Yonkers. The pantry says it was in desperate need of the items. CBS New York's Jessica Moore reports.
It is a place to go snap happy -- Instagrammable -- and it's free. No tickets, no reservations.
Dolly Parton became an icon over her six-decade career as a Grammy-winning singer-songwriter, movie and TV star and theme park owner who donated millions to help others.
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.
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.
Dolly Parton became an icon over her six-decade career as a Grammy-winning singer-songwriter, movie and TV star and theme park owner who donated millions to help others.
"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.
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.
It's a great week to be outside, but the rain will return Thursday. CBS News New York Meteorologist John Elliott has the forecast.
About 96% of the moon will pass through Earth's dark shadow, and the Americas will have the best view.
The latest case of measles in Connecticut involves a Hartford County adult who recently returned after international travel.
Travelers will have nonstop access to eight new cities from Newark Airport. Six of which no other U.S. airline flies nonstop to.
Canada announced it is imposing tariffs aiming to match the Trump administration's recently announced import duties on Canadian imports.
