'Street takeovers' create chaos on Mario Cuomo Bridge
Street takeovers are social media-organized flash mods, often involving hundreds of spectators and multiple cars that arrive at specific locations, blocking traffic to speed and show off dangerous driving stunts.
Mount Vernon police officer indicted, accused of using stun gun 7 times on handcuffed man
Sgt. Mario Stewart, a commander on the force in Mount Vernon, fired his Taser at the man seven times in two minutes, according to the indictment. He is charged with violating the person’s constitutional rights by using excessive force.
Flooding across tri-state as more storms batter region
Flash flooding left drivers and pedestrians stranded in some parts of New Jersey, while parts of the Taconic and Sprain Brook Parkways were closed by flooding in Westchester.
Jarrell Garris' death ruled a homicide
Protesters took to the streets of New Rochelle on Thursday, to demand justice after the medical examiner ruled Garris' death a homicide after a confrontation with police on July 3.
Mount Pleasant urges closure of troubled Westchester County facility
Mount Pleasant police say the facility has been out of control for years.
Man charged with sexually assaulting teens in Rye: Police
Police say Richard Olmino was out on bail after being charged with a criminal sexual act on Long Island when he allegedly sexually assaulted at least two teenagers in Westchester County.
Yonkers passes temporary ban on new smoke shops opening
The moratorium is in effect through November 1st, after which the Yonkers City Council will pass new laws to strengthen conditions and figure out where smoke shops can operate.
Mystery graffiti bandit paints pizzas outside Westchester restaurants
A mystery graffiti artist in Westchester County has been spray painting slices of pizza outside several Italian restaurants.
Rye Playland reopens for the 2023 season: See what's new
Wet weather didn't keep people away from this year's Playland opening. Here's a look at what's new at the amusement park this summer.
Westchester, New York earthquake rattles homes as far as New Jersey
Many jumped to social media to verify their suspicions, comparing the rumble to a bomb or an explosion.
Local custodian graduates from college: 'I never thought I was going to make it'
“I'm excited and at the same time terrified because now I have to find a job!" Walter Morales said.
Mount Vernon police under fire after secret recordings reveal possible corruption
Secret tape recordings exposed hours of conversation about cops in the unit falsely incriminated people in drug operations.
Biden pressures House Republicans on debt limit in campaign-style speech
President Joe Biden is blasting Republican demands for federal spending cuts as “devastating." He made his case in a campaign-style speech to voters in Valhalla on Wednesday.
Beekaboo! Police rescue 10 ducklings from storm drain in Hudson Valley
Police in Hudson Valley were on the “quack attack" and rescued 10 ducklings that fell into a storm drain.
White Plains officials brave floodwaters to rescue 3 on Bronx River Parkway
The frantic 911 call from inside the van and came into White Plains emergency service unit officers Kevin Beall and Ryan Wiley. They rushed to the scene and jumped into action.
NYC weather: Heavy rain causes flooding, commuter chaos across NY, NJ
Days of heavy rain across the tri-state area wrecked havoc on Monday's morning commute.
Yonkers Mayor Spano called out over alleged nepotism
Yonkers City Councilwoman Corazon Pineda Isaac has accused Mayor Mike Spano of nepotism, saying Spano has 14 family members on the municipal payroll totaling $2 million a year.
Mount Kisco crash: 3 teens critical after unlicensed driver strikes school bus
Authorities say two 16-year-old boys and two 17-year-old boys were riding in a Honda Accord when it lost control and slammed head-on into a school bus on Wednesday. .
"The timing couldn't have been more perfect": MTA workers describe saving child from train tracks
"It was a normal Thursday coming out of the yard," Kennedy said, until he saw something drop from the corner of his eye and decided to slow the train down to get a better visual.
Metro-North workers save autistic child wandering on Tarrytown tracks
"What is that? What is that? Is that a kid?" Dramatic video footage shows train conductors saving the wandering autistic child.