Discovery at George Washington's home

Nearly three dozen dirt-covered bottles buried 250 years ago beneath George Washington's Mount Vernon estate were found with well-preserved cherries and berries from the Washington plantation inside.

• Jul 4, 2024
• 2:31

New Rochelle swears in Mayor Yadira Ramos-Herbert

For the first time, three of Westchester County's five cities are led by women of color.

• Jan 1, 2024

DA seeks to vacate convictions after officers' "secret recordings" revealed

Westchester County District Attorney Miriam E. Rocah said an investigation found a "pattern of inconsistencies, errors and disclosure issues."

• May 11, 2023

George Washington tree downed in storm

High winds from the recent nor'easter knocked down a tree planted in 1791 on George Washington's Mount Vernon estate, which could have been planted by Washington himself.

• Mar 5, 2018
• 0:29

High school students react to Chauvin verdict

Mount Vernon High School students discuss Derek Chauvin's conviction and policing in America with Vladimir Duthiers.

• Apr 21, 2021
• 4:09

Kids react to Chauvin trial

Vladimir Duthiers spoke to children living in suburban New York to hear their reaction after watching the Derek Chauvin trial and their reflections on the death of George Floyd.

• Apr 20, 2021
• 2:19

George Washington mural causing controversy

A mural portraying George Washington in a San Francisco high school could soon be painted over in response to complaints that it is demeaning in its depiction of slaves on Washington's Mount Vernon estate and a dead Native American at the feet of settlers heading west. John Blackstone reports.

• Aug 3, 2019
• 3:00

George Washington's final years

Through eight grueling years of the Revolutionary War, and another eight as the first President of the United States, George Washington was sustained by a dream, of the day he would return to Mount Vernon, his beloved plantation high above the Potomac River, where at 65 years old he aspired to a peaceful retirement as a farmer. But that's not quite how it turned out. His post-presidency was filled with controversy, intrigue, and personal torment. CBS News chief Washington correspondent Chip Reid visits Mount Vernon, and talks with Jonathan Horn, author of "Washington's End: The Final Years and Forgotten Struggle."

• Feb 23, 2020
• 7:07

George Washington's turbulent retirement

After eight grueling years of war and another eight as the first president, the "Father of Our Country" returned to his beloved Mount Vernon, where his final years were filled with controversy, intrigue, and personal torment

• Feb 23, 2020

Coroner: Family dog killed 1-month-old boy in bassinet

Family's two dogs, described as "pit bull, or a pit bull mix," have been euthanized

• Sep 28, 2017

Circus performer falls nearly 40 feet during "Wheel of Death" stunt

Other performers quickly distracted young audience members by playing "Simon Says" while the injured stuntman was rushed to a hospital

• May 21, 2017

Murder charge in basketball player's stray bullet death

Shamoya McKenzie, 13, was struck by a stray bullet as she sat in her mom’s car on her way home from basketball practice on New Year’s Eve

• Jan 18, 2017

6 shot at N.Y. nightclub early Christmas morning

Police say 2 people were killed and four wounded when a man opened fire at a nightclub in Mount Vernon, New York

• Dec 25, 2016

Gunfire-punctured standoff that started with cop being shot ends

Police say suspect barricaded himself in a home while shooting at officers in city north of Seattle

• Dec 16, 2016

Exhibit explores hard truths about Washington as slaveholder

Washington's Mount Vernon estate to launch exhibit exploring Founding Father's history with slavery

• May 25, 2016

Firefighter resigns facing federal weapons conviction

Mount Vernon, New York firefighter in trouble over guns also happens to be the mayor's half-brother

• Jan 15, 2016

George Washington's presidential library

The rare and eclectic book collection of George Washington is now on display at his just-opened library in Mount Vernon

• Sep 29, 2013
• 4:29

Woman died in N.Y. jail while awaiting hearing

Police in Mount Vernon, N.Y., said Rayette Turner was held two days on a shoplifting arrest before she was found dead Monday afternoon

• Jul 29, 2015