Hispanic Heritage Month: Port Chester Is Westchester County's First Majority-Hispanic Municipality
Immigrants from across Central and South American have found a home in Port Chester, New York.
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Immigrants from across Central and South American have found a home in Port Chester, New York.
Businesses in the Westchester County village are working to recover, but the process requires patience, hard work, and a good measure of optimism.
Two simple stone monuments were unveiled Friday afternoon at Kensico Dam Park in Valhalla to remember first responders and construction workers who have died from 9/11-related cancers.
The district is exploring options for a quicker return to in-person instruction, such as holding classes off-site or in temporary structures like tents.
County officials believe the pandemic is partly to blame for a 14% rise in suicide deaths.
On this Labor Day, countless homeowners and workers were laboring, cleaning up debris and totaling up the damage from Ida.
Gabby Cifuentes said she and her sister were playing ball while their parents were in a nearby tent distributing essentials to families affected by the remnants of Hurricane Ida.
The mud and debris landed on the Metro-North's Hudson Line tracks, causing a disruption in service.
The governor arrived with a signed emergency declaration, along with a commitment from the Biden administration and FEMA to provide resources.
Rain and runoff from the remnants of Hurricane Ida turned the Mamaroneck River from placid to raging.
While learning about fire, dispatch, emergency management, EMS and more, the girls are also getting paid.
A long-simmering dispute between two Mount Vernon city workers led to deadly violence.
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.
There were closures on the major parkways due to flooding and the cleanup from Henri. But why do these vital traffic arteries get cut off when there is significant rainfall?
Rain started to pick up around 4 p.m. Sunday, resulting in flooding on several parkways parallel to rivers.
National Hurricane Center Director Ken Graham told CBS2 already-saturated parts of the Tri-State Area are at risk for flooding, even away from the coast.
On Staten Island, power has been fully restored to 6,000 customers who were left in the dark Friday.
Con Edison is asking residents on Staten Island and in Westchester County to conserve energy while crews repair equipment that has been damaged from the extreme heat.
The Census shows the Hispanic population in Westchester County growing 30.1% since 2010, helping to boost the population of the county past 1 million people for the first time ever.
Officials say ground-level ozone is the culprit.
It's an ambitious effort to monitor crime and response from 40 separate local police departments, some with historic rivalries.
1.8 million New Yorkers are suffering with substance abuse. Police in Westchester County want to make sure they can get the help they need.
A new analysis shows a notable drop in crime in Westchester County over the last four years.
Between remote learning and many libraries being closed until recently, concerns about a summer slide in children's reading skills are high.
The view from Chopper 2 showed an articulated Bee-Line bus smashed into a pillar beneath the elevated subway tracks on Jerome Avenue.
Exclusive surveillance video gives new insight into a partial building collapse in the Bronx that happened last December.
United States Rep. Ritchie Torres says he's "open to" running for governor in New York after questioning the actions of Gov. Kathy Hochul and Mayor Eric Adams.
Love the idea or hate it, the Long Island Thanksgiving turkey pizza pie is going viral at Pino's Pizza in Deer Park.
Airport staffing issues and weather slowed down one of the busiest holiday travel days across the Tri-State Area on Tuesday.
An international shoplifting ring allegedly stole nearly $2 million worth of goods across three states, officials announced Tuesday.
Exclusive surveillance video gives new insight into a partial building collapse in the Bronx that happened last December.
United States Rep. Ritchie Torres says he's "open to" running for governor in New York after questioning the actions of Gov. Kathy Hochul and Mayor Eric Adams.
Airport staffing issues and weather slowed down one of the busiest holiday travel days across the Tri-State Area on Tuesday.
An international shoplifting ring allegedly stole nearly $2 million worth of goods across three states, officials announced Tuesday.
Former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani appeared in court Tuesday to face questions about his payments in the Georgia election defamation case. He claimed he's out of money.
A Thanksgiving winter storm is headed for the New York area, but first we had to deal with some rain Tuesday morning.
A Thanksgiving storm is forecast to bring rain, and even snow, for some parts of New York and New Jersey.
Thanksgiving week starts Monday with partly sunny skies and temps in the mid 50s, but things will change from there.
The MTA announced the Federal Highway Administration has given congestion pricing the green light, clearing the way for it to start on Jan. 5, 2025.
After a long period of drought and fire hazards, we're getting an early taste of winter. New York, New Jersey and Connecticut have been desperate for rain.
Airport staffing issues and weather slowed down one of the busiest holiday travel days across the Tri-State Area on Tuesday.
The first of three arches for the Portal North Bridge arrived at the construction site in Kearny Tuesday.
A Thanksgiving winter storm is headed for the New York area, but first we had to deal with some rain Tuesday morning.
New data shows car thefts at Port authority parking lots are spiking by more than 50% this quarter amid the annual holiday travel surge.
A fire in Newark Saturday left more than 80 people - mostly senior citizens - homeless just days before Thanksgiving.
Love the idea or hate it, the Long Island Thanksgiving turkey pizza pie is going viral at Pino's Pizza in Deer Park.
A Babylon boat yard went up in flames after an intoxicated woman drove the wrong way and crashed into boats, police said.
New Jersey Sen. George Helmy said congestion pricing could drive businesses out of New York City and into the Garden State on "The Point with Marcia Kramer."
Thanksgiving week starts Monday with partly sunny skies and temps in the mid 50s, but things will change from there.
The MTA announced the Federal Highway Administration has given congestion pricing the green light, clearing the way for it to start on Jan. 5, 2025.
United States Rep. Ritchie Torres says he's "open to" running for governor in New York after questioning the actions of Gov. Kathy Hochul and Mayor Eric Adams.
President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden made a rare visit to Staten Island on Monday to honor service members and their families ahead of Thanksgiving.
U.S. Attorney for the Southern District Damian Williams announced plans to resign Monday.
Special counsel Jack Smith asked a federal judge to toss out the charges against President-elect Donald Trump in the case stemming from the 2020 election.
New Jersey Sen. George Helmy said congestion pricing could drive businesses out of New York City and into the Garden State on "The Point with Marcia Kramer."
Whole Foods Market stores in five states sold recalled carrots and celery sticks that could contain E. coli.
Lattes and other espresso-based drinks may not be available at some McDonald's restaurants due to a glitch with coffee machines.
The packaging label omitted a key ingredient, prompting a Food and Drug Administration recall.
The manufacturer of tumblers sold at Wawa stores says it has received four reports of cuts from the product's metal drinking straws.
Decision to cut topping comes as officials work to confirm source of E. coli outbreak linked to McDonald's Quarter Pounders.
New York's iconic Blue Man Group is packing it in after more than 30 years on stage.
Chuck Woolery was inducted into the American TV Game Show Hall of Fame in 2007 and earned a daytime Emmy nomination in 1978.
Lawyers for actor Jonathan Majors and Grace Jabbari agreed to dismiss the case with prejudice, according to a joint filing in Manhattan federal court.
Cynthia Erivo, Ariana Grande, AMC and fans react to the debate over in-theater singing during "Wicked."
A federal judge is deciding whether to release Sean "Diddy" Combs on bail as he awaits trial on sex trafficking and racketeering charges.
Dennis Schroder scored 31 points, and the undermanned Brooklyn Nets rallied to beat Stephen Curry and the Golden State Warriors on Monday night.
OG Anunoby scored a career-high 40 points, and the Knicks rode a torrid start to a 145-118 rout of the Denver Nuggets.
Nico Hischier recorded his first career hat trick to give the New Jersey Devils a 5-2 win over the Nashville Predators.
Lucas Raymond scored the go-ahead goal in the third period and the Red Wings rallied to beat the Islanders 4-2.
The St. Louis Blues beat the New York Rangers 5-2 in Jim Montgomery's coaching debut.
Tenants in a six-story building in Queens say they were forced to climb stairs amid a six-week-long elevator outage.
The new Davis Center will bring back the wonder of skating and swimming alongside Harlem Meer in Central Park.
Thursday marks exactly 60 years since the Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge opened to much fanfare.
Nov. 29 is the last day for New York City restaurants to remove roadway dining sheds, which will now be seasonal under new regulations set by the City Council.
A new state-of-the-art trash system in NYCHA's Polo Grounds Towers in Harlem promises to tackle energy, rodent and recycling issues.
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."
Exclusive surveillance video gives new insight into a partial building collapse in the Bronx that happened last December. CBS News New York's Ali Bauman walks us through the new developments.
Fed up with a number of high-profile crimes, including the recent stabbing deaths of three New Yorkers, a Bronx congressman is questioning the actions of Gov. Kathy Hochul and Mayor Eric Adams. CBS News New York political reporter Marcia Kramer has the story.
Turkey, stuffing, gravy, cranberry sauce - all on a slice of pizza. CBS News New York's Jennifer McLogan reports.
Israel has approved a United States-brokered ceasefire agreement with Hezbollah in Lebanon, setting the stage for an end to nearly 14 months of fighting. CBS News New York's Dick Brennan has the latest on the agreement.
The TSA said Tuesday and Wednesday are the two busiest travel days for Thanksgiving, and AAA predicted Tuesday would be one of the worst days to drive. CBS News New York's Dan Rice, Zinnia Maldonado and Vanessa Murdock report on travel across the Tri-State Area.
