NY Rep. Jamaal Bowman faces tough challenge in competitive House primary

Bowman, a former middle school principal seeking his third term, has been one of the House’s most critical voices on Israel. While he condemned Hamas’ attack, he has said Israel is committing genocide in Gaza. He was also among a few members of Congress who opposed a symbolic resolution to support Israel following the Oct. 7 attack because it didn’t urge a cease-fire or push to protect Palestinian civilians.

Man facing hate crime charges for assault on man carrying Israeli flag

Authorities arrested Zuhdi Ahmed, 20, of Ossining, saying he was part of a group that targeted a 22-year-old man carrying an Israeli flag on April 20.

NYS police seek leads on missing Westchester teens

Two teenagers in Westchester have been missing since Sunday, the New York State Police said.

Several NYC-area Catholic schools set to close by end of school year

Four Catholic schools in the city and one in Westchester will all be closing down at the end of the year, with officials blaming declining enrollment, along with other factors.

Yorktown bus crash: 5 school students, bus driver injured

Several students were injured after a vehicle and school bus collided in Yorktown, Westchester County, police said. The accident happened on Route 132, near the Taconic State Parkway.

Yonkers police, migrants scuffle at hotel shelter: VIDEO

Two people were arrested at the Ramada Inn migrant shelter in Yonkers. One of the migrants arrested claims he's the victim of mistreatment by hotel staff.

NY woman killed as tree falls on car during Wednesday's storm

A woman was killed when a tree fell onto her car in Armonk, Westchester County, during Wednesday's powerful storm, police said.

Transportation woes fuel chronic absenteeism in Yonkers schools: Report

Transportation is one of the leading causes of chronic absenteeism in Yonkers Public Schools, the state’s fourth-largest school district.

Racial slurs hurled at HS basketball game in Westchester Co., team claims: 'I would hear the monkey call'

Multiple girls who play for East Ramapo claim that both players from Scarsdale and spectators in the crowd yelled racist slurs, forcing the Lady Titans to forfeit the game with four minutes left in the fourth quarter.

NY Lottery winner: Westchester County player claims $5M scratch-off prize

Raymond Yancey, of Yonkers, purchased the winning scratch-off at the ShopRite located at 29 Mamaroneck Ave. in White Plains, Westchester County, according to New York Lottery officials.