East Fishkill police officer dies in crash on Taconic Parkway
Investigators said Officer Dan Didato was headed to Westchester Medical Center to speak with a pedestrian who was hit by a car.
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Investigators said Officer Dan Didato was headed to Westchester Medical Center to speak with a pedestrian who was hit by a car.
Investigators said Officer Dan Didato was headed to Westchester Medical Center to speak with a pedestrian who was hit by a car. CBS New York's Tony Aiello reports.
Donald J. Trump State Park sits on 436 acres off the Taconic State Parkway in Yorktown Heights.
A police pursuit in Westchester County of a Bronx man wanted for an attempted murder charge ended in Yonkers.
Christian Walczyck, 22, of Lagrangeville, pleaded guilty to first-degree manslaughter and faced up to 25 years in prison.
Last month, barber Scott Vincent McMahon, was killed when his motorcycle smashed into the median. A witness told police another driver caused the crash.
A Metro-North Employee used a baseball bat to save a life early Friday morning.
Just after 3:30 a.m. Sunday, an SUV driving south on the northbound side of the Taconic State Parkway in Carmel, in Putnam County, struck and killed a motorcyclist, Jeffrey Divine, 22, police said.
One of the busiest, most stressful travel days of the year poses special challenges as travelers on their way to Thanksgiving celebrations contend with a nor'easter packing rain and snow.
Settlements have been reached in four lawsuits stemming from a wrong-way minivan crash that killed eight people on a parkway, a lawyer said.
A wrong-way driver had a blood alcohol level of four times the legal limit when she slammed into another vehicle and died on the Taconic State Parkway this past weekend, authorities said Wednesday.
New York State's highways and byways are chock full of scenic vistas and natural wonders. Explore them this summer.
Drivers on area highways and parkways are being forced to put down their phones and focus on the road. Amanda Kloehr is someone who knows the consequences of distracted driving all too well and is trying to do something about it.
A former NYPD officer was convicted Monday of strangling his wife, whose body was found in the woods in Westchester County.
Dimitra Richardson, 82, and her son are now back home safe and sound in Malverne, but believe authorities were caught completely off-guard by the weekend snowstorm.
Two years ago, Diane Schuler was driving her family home when she went the wrong way on the Taconic State Parkway, crashing into an SUV killing herself and seven others -- including her daughter and three nieces.
The book "Taconic Tragedy: A Son's Search for the Truth" by Michael Bastardi Jr., explores what happened that July day and what followed.
The plows were already out in Westchester trying to keep multiple lanes open, but in the northern reaches of the County Friday afternoon, they were losing the battle.
The Jones Road Wildfire in Ocean County, N.J. is still burning, despite hopes the weekend rain might bring it under control.
A widespread power outage hit Spain and Portugal, which have a combined population of over 50 million people.
Police in New York City are searching for the suspects behind an apparent road rage incident in the Mott Haven section of the Bronx.
First-time nominees Chubby Checker, Joe Cocker and Bad Company will also be inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.
Sunday night marked the opening of "Real Women Have Curves," a new musical on Broadway. It is inspired by a real-life story of the immigrant experience in America.
Police in New York City are searching for the suspects behind an apparent road rage incident in the Mott Haven section of the Bronx.
Sunday night marked the opening of "Real Women Have Curves," a new musical on Broadway. It is inspired by a real-life story of the immigrant experience in America.
Timothy Cardinal Dolan was among thousands of people who visited the tomb of Pope Francis in Rome on Sunday, one day after his majestic funeral service.
Police sources say an off-duty New York City police officer was shot in Queens early Sunday morning.
A funeral was held Saturday for a man who died in a car crash in Upper Manhattan after a police pursuit.
Sunday will feature a mix of sun and clouds, with winds gusting between 35-45 mph at times.
Easter Sunday looks great, as the sun will stick around, but temperatures will be more more comfortable in the upper 60s.
The stock market's wild ride is having an impact on families who use a 529 college savings account, a tax-free way for parents to save for educational expenses.
The man who said his stepmother held him captive for two decades has released his first public statement.
Wind gusts between 30-45 mph will persist into Wednesday across the Tri-State Area
The Jones Road Wildfire in Ocean County, N.J. is still burning, despite hopes the weekend rain might bring it under control.
Sen. Andy Kim says U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement admitted it is detaining a man with no criminal history at its facility in Elizabeth, New Jersey.
A person was found dead inside a car submerged in a body of water inside a gated community in Manalapan, New Jersey, on Saturday.
Sunday will feature a mix of sun and clouds, with winds gusting between 35-45 mph at times.
New Jersey firefighters are confident the Jones Road Wildfire in Ocean County can be fully contained over the weekend.
A family says their newborn son nearly bled to death and is fighting for his life after he was circumcised at a New York City hospital.
George Santos has been sentenced to 87 months in prison on federal wire fraud and identity theft charges in New York.
While some say the end of the Las Vegas Sands casino deal is a win, the Nassau County executive said there's interest from other bidders.
The developer who planned to turn Long Island's Nassau Coliseum site into a casino has pulled the plug on the project.
Police on Long Island have released the identities of a mother and child whose remains were found near Gilgo Beach nearly three decades ago.
Trump administration border czar Tom Homan argued Sunday that "due process" was applied when a mother and her child who is a U.S. citizen were removed to Honduras.
Sen. Andy Kim says U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement admitted it is detaining a man with no criminal history at its facility in Elizabeth, New Jersey.
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries and Sen. Cory Booker opposed the Republican budget plan key to enacting President Trump's agenda with a sit-in protest on the steps of the Capitol as the sun rose on Sunday.
Trump's ratings on economy are lower, but his deportation plan keeps majority support.
George Santos has been sentenced to 87 months in prison on federal wire fraud and identity theft charges in New York.
A family says their newborn son nearly bled to death and is fighting for his life after he was circumcised at a New York City hospital.
After a leaked Trump administration budget draft showed cuts to the suicide prevention hotline dedicated to helping LGBTQ+ youth, advocates in New York are sounding the alarm.
Doctors in New York City were able to save the lives of three children with one heart transplant. Here's how.
A grieving family in Queens wants answers after a young woman died two weeks after giving birth to twins. They believe it was due to complications with her C-section, but say the hospital is not giving them any answers.
A Long Island woman accused of forging vaccination records of students did not appear in court for her arraignment.
First-time nominees Chubby Checker, Joe Cocker and Bad Company will also be inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.
Sunday night marked the opening of "Real Women Have Curves," a new musical on Broadway. It is inspired by a real-life story of the immigrant experience in America.
Bianca Castro-Arabejo, known by her stage name Jiggly Caliente, died days after her family said she had been battling a "severe infection" and lost "most of her right leg."
Prosecutors at Sean "Diddy" Combs ' upcoming federal sex trafficking trial can show jurors video of the hip-hop mogul hitting and kicking one of his accusers in a Los Angeles hotel hallway, a judge ruled at a hearing Friday.
Harvey Weinstein's retrial started with opening statements in NYC, five years after the original was a catalyst in the #MeToo movement.
Andrei Svechnikov scored three goals and the Hurricanes beat the Devils 5-2 on Sunday to take a 3-1 lead in their first-round playoff series.
A 21-year-old son of an NFL assistant coach has taken responsibility for prank-calling former University of Colorado quarterback Shedeur Sanders during the NFL Draft late last week.
Aaron Judge broke a sixth-inning tie in the second game with his eighth home run this season, and the Yankees swept the Blue Jays on Sunday.
CJ Abrams scored the winning run on Pete Alonso's throwing error with one out in the ninth inning, and the Nationals rallied to defeat the Mets 8-7 on Sunday.
Karl-Anthony Towns made a go-ahead 3-pointer with 46.6 seconds left and the New York Knicks beat the Detroit Pistons 94-93 on Sunday to take a 3-1 lead in their first-round playoff series.
New York restaurant leaders and state officials share outrage of renaming of NY Strip Steak
In honor of Arbor Day, Bronx Borough President Vanessa Gibson is calling on more funding for the borough's green spaces and the planting of more trees.
A community of bird lovers in Brooklyn is raising concerns after they say dozens of pigeons vanished from a local park.
The New York City Department of Parks and Recreation has announced plans to ban bikes on the Rockaway Boardwalk during peak hours this summer.
A first-of-its-kind exhibit in Brooklyn features works of art made by people in custody at Rikers Island.
Dogs got decked out for the annual Tompkins Square Halloween Dog Parade in New York City's East Village on Saturday.
Cosplayers flooded New York City's Javits Center in October 2024 for the annual New York Comic Con convention.
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."
Joseph Ten Eyck, Director, Wildfire/Urban-Interface Fire Programs for the International Association of Fire Fighters joins CBS New York to discuss the Jones Road wildfire.
A new app is using artificial intelligence to treat scoliosis in children without ever leaving home. And your favorite chewing gum could be contributing to the ingestion of microplastics! Dr. Mallika is on call with today's medical headlines
An overturned vehicle on the FDR Drive northbound side is causing delays for the Monday morning commute in Manhattan.
The president will mark his 100th day in office this week, as new CBS News polls show Americans are primarily concerned with one of his top issues: the economy.
Ulbrich's 21-year-old son, Jax, admitted to prank calling Sanders during the NFL Draft.
