Hiker dies in fall in Bear Mountain State Park
A White Plains man died after falling into the water at Bear Mountain State Park in Orange County.
Metro-North boosts service on New Haven, Waterbury lines
Connecticut is boosting service along two Metro-North rail lines as ridership on the commuter railroad moves closer to pre-pandemic levels.
Mount Vernon man accused of throwing puppy into oncoming traffic
Thaddeus Jones allegedly threw a pitbull puppy onto Yonkers Avenue, where it was struck and killed by oncoming traffic.
Ex-NY cop who sexually abused woman while on duty gets prison
Former Peekskill Police Officer Michael Agovino is going to prison for sexually abusing a woman he claimed to be investigating for a crime she didn't commit.
PHOTOS: Westminster dog show winner Trumpet the Bloodhound makes history
A bloodhound named Trumpet won the 2022 Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show marking the first time the breed has ever snared U.S. dogdom’s most coveted best in show prize.
New York-area Juneteenth celebrations and commemorations
Juneteenth is being marked, celebrated, and commemorated all weekend in the New York City area.
Independent booksellers grew in number and diversity
Independent booksellers are growing in number and becoming more diverse. Dozens of new stores are owned by people of various racial and ethnic backgrounds. At the same time, store owners face rising prices and supply chain issues. Not to mention the competitive challenges and financial insecurity that bookstores have long struggled with.
Connecticut cooking oil heist leads to highway chase
Connecticut police say two men from New York led them on a chase along Interstate 95 in a rental truck loaded stolen cooking oil and hit another car and injured a woman along the way.
Debate over Westchester County Airport's future underway
The plan to re-imagine the Westchester County Airport was put on hold during the pandemic, but officials are now pushing ahead with plans to improve the facility.
Mount Vernon teen indicted in killing of 16-year-old girl
At an arraignment on Tuesday, a judge ordered a 15-year-old held without bail in connection with the fatal stabbing of a 16-year-old girl in Mount Vernon last month.
1-year-old shot in the Bronx by stray bullet leaves hospital
Catherine Arias, a 1-year-old girl who was shot in the face by a stray bullet in the Bronx in January left the hospital on Friday.
Yonkers firefighter is trailblazer for Black women
As a young girl, Fatima Taylor knew she wanted to be one of the city's bravest and follow in the footsteps of her father and her brothers to become a Yonkers firefighter.
2 people stabbed at V.I.P. Country Club in New Rochelle
A New York City man is under arrest for stabbing two coworkers at a country club in New Rochelle.
Yonkers detective shot: Video shows moment suspect fired on officers
The video shows the violent confrontation that led to a Yonkers police detective being wounded and the suspect, Bryant Jackson, being shot and killed by police.
Yonkers police officer shot, in critical condition; suspect killed
A 27-year veteran of the Yonkers Police Department who was just a week away from retirement is now in critical condition and a suspect is dead after an anti-gun operation in Yonkers on Wednesday.
Flooding in New York City region after overnight storm
Heavy rain caused some flooding in parts of the New York City region early on Tuesday morning.
15-year-old charged in Mount Vernon stabbing that killed teen, injured 1
According to police, the suspect fatally stabbed the 16-year-old victim and wounded a 15-year-old who was taken to the hospital with puncture injuries.
Missing Child Alert canceled for girl, 3, missing from Ossining
A Missing Child Alert issued early Tuesday for a three-year-old girl from Ossining, New York has been canceled. Further details were not immediately available.
Young adults with special needs learn to advocate for themselves
An institute in New York teaches young adults with special needs how to advocate for themselves. Students pick an area of interest and learn how to make and give a presentation on the subject. Who better to educate others about what they need than those who need it most?
Owner of NY animal rescue admits to stealing donations: DA
Authorities say that between January and December 2020, Lisa Marie Birdsall stole nearly $18,000 in donations made to Recycled Paws Rescue in Westchester County.