Single strand of hair helps solve 25-year-old homicide in Orange County
A single strand of hair helped police solve the murder of Nancy Smith 25 years ago in Orange County.
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A single strand of hair helped police solve the murder of Nancy Smith 25 years ago in Orange County.
A single strand of hair helped police solve a 25-year-old homicide in Orange County. Investigators don't have a motive, but they are certain they know who killed Nancy Smith in 2001. CBS News New York's Tony Aiello reports.
Video from Deerpark Police shows dozens of cars pulled over earlier in May.
Three New Yorkers are among the 18 people being quarantined in Nebraska and Atlanta due to hantavirus concerns.
Authorities in Orange County, New York, say they busted a major drug operation with enough fentanyl to kill every resident in the county.
The New York attorney general's office is investigating the death of a man in Orange County while being restrained by police.
Firefighters and police found heavy flames at the home on Starhaven Avenue.
The county executive on Wednesday released new video from cameras mounted on the sides of buses, showing the dangers when drivers don't stop. CBS News New York's Kristine Johnson reports.
A 61-year-old man allegedly demanded money from the clerk on Wednesday night at a convenience store on in Orange County. CBS News New York's Kristine Johnson reports.
A conversation between air traffic control and the pilot of a small plane reveals the moments before an emergency landing on the Hudson River in Orange County.
The pilot and his teenage passenger swam to shore after the Cessna 172 completed the maneuver in the icy waters near the Newburgh-Beacon Bridge on Monday night. CBS News New York's Tony Aiello reports.
CBS News New York's Tony Aiello has the latest on the small plane that had to make an emergency landing on the Hudson River in Orange County Monday night.
A small plane pulled off an emergency landing on the Hudson River in Orange County on Monday night, and both people on board suffered only minor injuries, officials said.
The FAA said two people were on board when the plane attempted the maneuver at around 8 p.m. on Monday near the Newburgh-Beacon Bridge. They were hospitalized with minor injuries. CBS News New York's Kristine Johnson reports.
CBS News New York's Tony Aiello checked out the celebrations on Presidents Day.
Officials in Orange County, New York, are warning residents about a jury duty scam.
Opposition is building in the Orange County village of Chester, where U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement is reportedly planning to buy a warehouse to use as a detention center.
CBS News New York's Tony Aiello has more on the proposal, and objections from many residents.
A school security guard in Orange County didn't just keep a student safe, he saved her life. As CBS News New York's Nick Caloway reports, this isn't the first time he's come to the rescue.
In Orange County, a school staff member is being credit with saving a student who was in distress while eating in the cafeteria.
President Trump said Venezuela's Maduro will be prosecuted in New York after his capture by U.S. special forces.
As CBS News New York's Nick Caloway, residents in Newburgh are turning to desperate measures to stay warm.
Police said one of the drivers in Wawayanda pulled out a knife before the other drew a gun.
New York State Police are investigating a shooting in Wawayanda, Orange County.
CBS Mornings' Rob Marciano is monitoring conditions in Middletown, New York -- not far from where he grew up.
The U.S. military has killed Niño Guerrero, the alleged leader of Venezuela-based gang Tren de Aragua, President Trump announced Friday.
When violence erupted near a New York Knicks watch party on Monday, one New Yorker stood up to the unruly crowd.
Ten of the 16 stadiums hosting Men's World Cup matches across North America are using Rutgers turfgrass, which is bred at a sprawling 300-acre research farm in Freehold.
The same Reddit user allegedly tricked multiple Knicks fans into buying fake tickets to an NBA Finals watch party at Madison Square Garden.
Paramount Skydance's $110 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery would not harm U.S. consumers or weaken competition, DOJ antitrust enforcers said.
The same Reddit user allegedly tricked multiple Knicks fans into buying fake tickets to an NBA Finals watch party at Madison Square Garden.
After a 10-year fight, a Long Island mother's push for family court reforms is nearing the finish line.
Leaders from around the Tri-State Area are encouraging fans to use public transportation to get to and from the World Cup matches.
Police said the 17-year-old suffered a seizure from people punching and kicking him in the head during an argument after the Knicks-Spurs Game 4.
Early voting in the New York primary election gets started Saturday.
Dangerous heat is building across the Tri-State Area with the threat of severe storms, making Thursday and Friday First Alert Weather Days.
Thursday and Friday will be First Alert Weather Days in the New York City area, with high temperatures and the chance for strong storms.
The Stamford Fire Department said high winds ripped the 3,000-square-foot flag off the pole atop the WWE building and sent it flying into electrical wires.
Storms hit the New York City area on Saturday, bringing damaging winds, hail and downpours across the region.
It's unseasonably warm in New York City on Wednesday as humidity adds to the summer-like weather. There's also a slight chance for showers in parts of the Tri-State Area.
Ten of the 16 stadiums hosting Men's World Cup matches across North America are using Rutgers turfgrass, which is bred at a sprawling 300-acre research farm in Freehold.
Leaders from around the Tri-State Area are encouraging fans to use public transportation to get to and from the World Cup matches.
Dangerous heat and severe storms hit New York City and the surrounding area Friday.
The first World Cup game at MetLife Stadium is Saturday, and it will be a major test for NJ Transit. Here's what to expect.
With the temperatures rising into the 90s and a dangerous heat index, Newark, New Jersey, is activating a Code Red warning to keep residents and soccer fans attending World Cup festivals safe.
After a 10-year fight, a Long Island mother's push for family court reforms is nearing the finish line.
Dangerous heat and severe storms hit New York City and the surrounding area Friday.
The man accused of driving drunk and killing a Nassau County police officer in January has changed his plea to guilty.
Long Island reporter Jennifer McLogan was presented with a Lifetime Achievement Award at the 2026 Folio Awards Luncheon.
Dangerous heat is building across the Tri-State Area with the threat of severe storms, making Thursday and Friday First Alert Weather Days.
The U.S. military has killed Niño Guerrero, the alleged leader of Venezuela-based gang Tren de Aragua, President Trump announced Friday.
Paramount Skydance's $110 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery would not harm U.S. consumers or weaken competition, DOJ antitrust enforcers said.
After a 10-year fight, a Long Island mother's push for family court reforms is nearing the finish line.
Early voting in the New York primary election gets started Saturday.
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul is reacting to threats from President Trump's border czar about sending more ICE agents to the state.
For half a century, The Valerie Fund has been dedicated to providing care to children with cancer and blood disorders.
A New Jersey nonprofit called The Valerie Fund is celebrating 50 years of providing comprehensive care to children with cancer and blood disorders.
New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill is urging people to donate blood ahead of the summer months.
There's no vaccine for the Bourbon virus, nor medicine to treat it, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Marie Francillion was diagnosed with lung cancer after she was feeling heartburn and shoulder pain. She said she's able to remain hopeful and spend more time with her family because of a different type of treatment.
Taylor Swift attended Game 4 of the NBA Finals between the Knicks and Spurs at Madison Square Garden on Wednesday.
"Schmigadoon!" — which was tied for the most nominations, with 12 — won Best Musical, and "Liberation" took home the honor of Best Play at the 2026 Tony Awards.
The Broadway revival of the musical (nominated for 11 Tony Awards) depicts drama, joy and heartbreak in the pursuit of the American Dream at the turn of the 20th century, with parallels to the contemporary world, from issues of race to the immigrant experience.
Madonna performed a surprise concert in Times Square weeks before the release of her "Confessions II" album.
Knicks superfan Spike Lee stopped by CBS Mornings to give his thoughts as the Knicks get set to play in the NBA Finals, and he offered his prediction, too.
When violence erupted near a New York Knicks watch party on Monday, one New Yorker stood up to the unruly crowd.
Ten of the 16 stadiums hosting Men's World Cup matches across North America are using Rutgers turfgrass, which is bred at a sprawling 300-acre research farm in Freehold.
The same Reddit user allegedly tricked multiple Knicks fans into buying fake tickets to an NBA Finals watch party at Madison Square Garden.
Leaders from around the Tri-State Area are encouraging fans to use public transportation to get to and from the World Cup matches.
The first World Cup game at MetLife Stadium is Saturday, and it will be a major test for NJ Transit. Here's what to expect.
A years-long battle is intensifying over the future of an old rail line in Queens that was abandoned after a fire over 50 years ago.
Harlem's historic Cotton Club recently announced it was up for sale. The news comes as jazz clubs across the borough disappear.
Jasir Gipson was shot by a stray bullet at 5 years old while walking with his mother. More than a decade later, he's graduating from high school with nothing but a smile.
Garbage piling up near freight train tracks is frustrating many Maspeth residents.
Residents and elected officials are urging the MTA to reopen the Long Island Rail Road's former Elmhurst station, arguing that the neighborhood has outgrown its current transit options.
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.
Ritter announced he is stepping down from the anchor desk at WABC after the surprise medical diagnosis.
All eyes are on the U.S. men's national team as they face Paraguay in their first match of the 2026 Men's World Cup.
Tom Murphy and his wife-to-be didn't expect their guests to feel conflicted about watching the Knicks or their wedding. CBS News New York's Kristie Keleshian reports.
A big crowd formed Friday on the west side of Manhattan for the chance to be taught by famous livestreamer Kai Cenat.
CBS News New York's John Elliott has your First Alert Forecast for June 12 at 7:30 p.m.
