Heat wave grips New York City region
Forecasters expect a heatwave to descend on parts of New Jersey and New York through Friday. Expect a lot of humidity, which will make the real-feel temperatures feel even worse.
Storm Henri brings severe flooding to portions of tristate area
Storm Henri wasn't done with the tristate area yet. Rain continued to fall Monday in various locations from New Jersey, north and out to Long Island. A Flood Watch was in effect for the entire region.
Yonkers group sends medical supplies to Haiti
The Afya Foundation has been on the frontlines of natural disasters including Haiti's massive quake in 2010. Following Saturday's earthquake there, CEO Danielle Butin mobilized her troops immediately and got her rescue efforts underway.
Jets carrying unaccompanied children flying into Westchester Airport
Jets have been flying into Westchester County Airport to bring unaccompanied children closer to reuniting with their families.
Air travel slows as delta variant surges
Concerns about the delta variant of COVID-19 seem to be driving a summer travel slowdown as the U.S. hits its highest case count in six months.
After Cuomo's resignation, calls to rename former Tappan Zee Bridge
The $4 billion dollar Mario Cuomo Bridge was named in 2017 to honor former Governor Andrew Cuomo's late father, but in light of his resignation, there are renewed calls to change the name back to the Tappan Zee Bridge.
NY Education Department to give schools guidance on COVID protocols
New York's Education Department is now stepping in. In a letter to district superintendents Tuesday, the commissioner promised guidance based on CDC guidelines to come before September.
Olympic medalist Rai Benjamin inspires other Mount Vernon athletes
Members of Rai Benjamin's graduating class along with some passionate undergrads are now trying to follow in his footsteps.
National Night Out events brings cops and community together, briefly
All around the country, National Night Out events give communities an opportunity to get to know their local police officers not just as cops but as fellow citizens.
Haze from western wildfires making breathing extra difficult for some COVID long-haulers
Wildfires are scorching parts of the west and thousands of miles closer to home, much of the northeast is feeling the effects.
Car runs over mom and baby, crashes into barbershop
A driver in a sedan struck a parked vehicle, two pedestrians, and then storefronts on Lake Avenue in Yonkers, police said.
Mount Vernon officials trade blame over city's unpaid bills
The city's Mayor and Comptroller are blaming each other for the thousands of dollars in unpaid bills that have left many of the city's public work vehicles out of service.
Westchester continues vaccination push as COVID-19 infections rise
The County announced that it is booking free back-to-school vaccine clinics for students in Yonkers and in White Plains.
New Yorkers seek stress relief and fitness in the boxing ring
A boxing gym in Westchester County that survived the pandemic closures has reopened and welcomed a whole new clientele.
Police, fire, garbage vehicles stop running in Mount Vernon over unpaid bills
Everything from police and fire vehicles to garbage trucks is being pulled out of service due to poor maintenance.
In-school masking debate roils Tuckahoe community
The head of Tuckahoe schools says it should be up to parents whether their children need to wear a mask when they return to school in the fall, regardless of vaccination status.
Memorial mural of DMX completed in Yonkers
A mural of DMX painted by artist Floyd Simmons dominates a huge wall just steps away from the 11th-floor apartment DMX once called home in Yonkers.
Powerful thunderstorms cause flooding in NY, NJ
A nearly stationary frontal boundary combined with a hot and humid air mass sparked some thunderstorms on Monday. A Flash Flood Watch is in effect for northeast New Jersey, most of southeast New York, and a small portion of southern Connecticut until 10 a.m. on Tuesday.
Hot weather, powerful thunderstorms in New York area
After a scorching and humid day, powerful storms moved across the region, downing trees and power lines. And Wednesday could have more of the same.
Deadly shooting at Yonkers park
Police in Yonkers were investigating a shooting that left one person dead and another hospitalized.