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Westchester County social worker dies after being beaten for mistakenly knocking on wrong door
The social worker who was beaten while attempting a home visit in Westchester County has died.
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The social worker who was beaten while attempting a home visit in Westchester County has died.
Sources tell CBS New York social worker Maria Coto, 56, has died after being punched and kicked by a man when she mistakenly knocked a door during a home visit last month.
A social worker is on life support after she was brutally beaten while attempting a home visit in Peekskill, New York.
A social worker in Westchester County, New York is on life support after she was nearly beaten to death while making a home visit in Peekskill. CBS New York's Tony Aiello reports.
For the first time, three of Westchester County's five cities are led by women of color.
Christian Illescas says his son, Gianlukas, died by suicide after being bullied, not by accidental suicide.
Christian Illescas says his son, Gianlukas, was bullied before taking his own life and that his death was not an accidental suicide. CBS2's Naveen Dhaliwal reports.
The May 25 death of Gianlukas Illescas has created a pervasive sadness around the Westchester County city.
Emotions overflowed Tuesday at a school board meeting in Peekskill, where many are upset after the death of a 10-year-old boy. CBS2's Tony Aiello reports the boy's family says he died by suicide after being bullied at school.
The father of the student, Lucas Illesecas, is calling for the superintendent to step down.
There is anger and heartbreak in one Westchester County city after a young student reportedly took his own life. The father of 10-year-old Lucas Illesecas is calling for the superintendent to step down. CBS2's Kristine Johnson reports.
Agovino's victim, who he admitted he abused repeatedly, was in court, but the former cop did not apologize to her.
Seven years in state prison for sex abuse is the sentence for ex-Peekskill police officer Michael Agovino. As CBS2's Dave Carlin reports, his victim, who he he admits he abused repeatedly, was in court for the sentencing, but the former cop did not apologize to her.
A drunk driver who killed a mother in Westchester County in 2020 learned his fate Friday, and in court, he had to face the victim's loved ones, who are still grieving their loss. They spoke to CBS2's Leah Mishkin after the sentencing.
The Westchester County District Attorney's office says Mark Cope had a blood alcohol content of .21, nearly three times the legal limit.
Westchester drivers who want the convenience of paying for parking with a smartphone app face the irritating task of downloading numerous apps to park in different parts of the county.
The flags were raised by the Westchester County LGBTQ Advisory Board and county officials Friday.
The day before Christmas, Shina McClam's friends are shocked by her death. The mother from Ossining was the victim of a deadly crash involving an alleged drunk driver.
Salazar, 18, was stabbed to death Saturday after an altercation at Charles Point Park in Peekskill.
Salazar and two other young men were stabbed after some kind of altercation at Charles Point Park in Peekskill. Police have released few details.
The coronavirus pandemic forced businesses all over the Tri-State Area to closed, but there are some that opened in the midst of the chaos.
The county says an employee with the disease worked a private party at Factoria at Charles Point while infectious.
The district attorney said he does not believe there are any other victims in Agovino's case at this time.
Police say the suspect was immediately arrested and the child was rushed to the hospital.
Investigators say 33-year-old Peeksill officer Michael Agovino is charged with repeatedly sexually abusing a woman with a learning disability while in uniform and threatening to arrest her.
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NJ Transit says the excessive heat is causing equipment issues, and riders should expect delays and cancellations for days.
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What looked like a meteor was seen streaking across the sky Tuesday in NYC and New Jersey, passing over the Statue of Liberty and prompting reports of a possible sonic boom.
The alleged leader of a violent extremist group plotted to poison children and minorities in New York City, authorities said Tuesday.
It's a tradition that dates back to 1887. Worshippers in Brooklyn paraded through the streets, a beloved Italian tradition.
CBS New York's Maurice DuBois sat down with Eric Garner's mother, Gwen Carr, who shared deeply personal insights into her son's life, which until now have been largely overshadowed by the tragedy of his death.
A new CBS New York Investigation has found nearly four dozen hospitals have closed across New York state over the past 25 years.
Severe weather moved through parts of the Tri-State Area amid another heat wave Tuesday, causing widespread damage.
Physical effects of heat waves, like heat stroke, are widely known. But scientists are now sounding the alarm on psychological consequences of extremely high temperatures.
The First Alert Weather Team has issued a Red Alert through Wednesday due to excessive heat and humidity in New York City, New Jersey and the entire Tri-State Area.
Extreme heat returned Sunday and it's only going to get hotter over the next few days.
Leaders from across the Tri-State Area are reacting after an assassination attempt at former President Donald Trump's rally in Butler, Pennsylvania on Saturday.
NJ Transit says the excessive heat is causing equipment issues, and riders should expect delays and cancellations for days.
What looked like a meteor was seen streaking across the sky Tuesday in NYC and New Jersey, passing over the Statue of Liberty and prompting reports of a possible sonic boom.
Newark City Council President LaMonica McIver has won the special House Democratic primary to succeed the late Donald Payne Jr. in Congress.
President Joe Biden and the Democratic National Committee are trying to grab some of the political spotlight, in part by unveiling a new plan to cap rents and build housing.
CBS New York's Christine Sloan has covered Sen. Bob Menendez for more than 30 years and described Tuesday's verdict as "an extraordinary moment."
Officials in Hempstead are warning beach goers about recent shark sightings and rough seas.
Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman signed a a controversial transgender athlete ban Monday which passed last month by the Nassau County legislature along party lines.
Physical effects of heat waves, like heat stroke, are widely known. But scientists are now sounding the alarm on psychological consequences of extremely high temperatures.
The First Alert Weather Team has issued a Red Alert through Wednesday due to excessive heat and humidity in New York City, New Jersey and the entire Tri-State Area.
Extreme heat returned Sunday and it's only going to get hotter over the next few days.
The FBI is investigating whether the shooter was a politically motivated homegrown domestic violent extremist, and investigators are combing through his background.
Former U.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis endorsed former President Donald Trump at the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee.
Newark City Council President LaMonica McIver has won the special House Democratic primary to succeed the late Donald Payne Jr. in Congress.
CBS New York's Christine Sloan has covered Sen. Bob Menendez for more than 30 years and described Tuesday's verdict as "an extraordinary moment."
New Jersey Sen. Bob Menendez and his wife, Nadine, were accused of accepting bribes of gold bars, stacks of cash and a Mercedes.
Physical effects of heat waves, like heat stroke, are widely known. But scientists are now sounding the alarm on psychological consequences of extremely high temperatures.
At least two cases of measles have been found in people staying at a New York City-run shelter for migrants in Brooklyn.
Nationwide, the CDC says the COVID virus level in wastewater is now "high" for the first time since last winter.
A first responder on Long Island is said to be the first in the country, outside a clinical trial, to undergo a life-saving surgery for peripheral artery disease.
Tahjana Lewis suffered burns to her chest, arms and legs, according to a recent lawsuit the Connecticut woman filed.
"Big Brother" announced Tuesday the 16 new Houseguests who will move into the "Big Brother" house and, for the first time ever, have the power to vote in a 17th houseguest.
Shannen Doherty had been battling cancer since 2015.
Judge Mary Marlowe Sommer dismissed the case with prejudice based on the misconduct of police and prosecutors.
Shelley Duvall worked frequently with director Robert Altman, and appeared in her final film in 2023 after decades away from Hollywood.
Alec Baldwin has pleaded not guilty to involuntary manslaughter in the case, which stems from the 2021 on-set shooting of Halyna Hutchins, the cinematographer for "Rust."
Argentina won its second straight Copa America championship, overcoming Lionel Messi's second-half leg injury to beat Colombia 1-0 on Lautaro Martínez's 112th-minute goal.
Fans appeared to breach the security gates at Hard Rock Stadium hours before the Copa America final between Argentina and Colombia.
Michael Toglia hit three of the Rockies' six homrs in an 8-5 win over the Mets on Sunday.
Spain has won a record fourth European Championship title after Mikel Oyarzabal's 86th-minute goal clinched a 2-1 victory as England's painful decades-long wait for a major trophy goes on.
The Orioles, aided by a pair of miscues by the Yankees, rallied in the ninth inning for a 6-5 win on Sunday.
It's a tradition that dates back to 1887. Worshippers in Brooklyn paraded through the streets, a beloved Italian tradition.
Yehuda Beinin said his daughter was held in two different homes in Gaza for 54 days.
The New York City Department of Environmental Protection is installing seven miles of porous pavement in Brooklyn.
CBS New York first reported in April that drivers were illegally parking cars in a grassy area alongside a bike lane under the Queensboro Bridge. Since then, community members say they've seen little improvement.
Mayor Eric Adams' rezoning proposal, dubbed "City of Yes," sparked debate at a lengthy public hearing Wednesday.
Tens of thousands of people flooded Manhattan streets on June 2, 2024 for the 60th annual Israel Day on Fifth Parade.
The Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore collapsed early Tuesday, March 26 after a column was struck by a container ship that reportedly lost power, sending vehicles and people into the Patapsco River.
The 50th Annual Village Halloween Parade drew massive crowds, celebrating the theme "Upside/Down:Inside/OUT."
As much of the northeast experiences heavy rains, parts of New York City are beginning to flood.
Thousands of people flooded Union Square on Friday for a PlayStation giveaway promoted by livestreamer Kai Cenat.
The powerful New Jersey Democrat was convicted Tuesday on several federal counts, including bribery, extortion and wire fraud. CBS New York's Christina Fan has the latest on the fallout.
NJ Transit says the scorching temperatures are causing equipment issues, and riders should expect delays and cancellations for days. CBS New York's Shosh Bedrosian reports from Secaucus Junction.
CBS New York's Tony Sadiku and John Elliott have the latest weather forecast.
CBS New York's Lonnie Quinn has your First Alert Forecast for July 16 at 11 p.m.
A CBS New York Investigation has found nearly four dozen hospitals have closed across New York State since 2000. Investigative Reporter Tim McNicholas shows us how one impending closure here in the city is already affecting patients.