Police: Connecticut Woman Mistakes Raccoon For Cat, Gets Attacked
A Connecticut woman was attempting to pet what she thought was her cat, when the raccoon attacked, biting her on the arm and face.
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A Connecticut woman was attempting to pet what she thought was her cat, when the raccoon attacked, biting her on the arm and face.
Gov. Dannel Malloy explained that in many cases the additional funds will help pay for up to half the cost of the bridge repairs.
Police said 20-year-old Kaitlyn Doorhy, a junior from Mattituck, New York, was hit on Friday at around 12:30 p.m.
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security on Friday was warning shoppers that hackers could be eyeing their money.
We've all seen deer, but the doe Shirley Lowell spotted in the woods near her yard in Danbury last weekend was something else.
Hapgood had an extensive history of violent crimes was released from prison, got high on a toxic mix of drugs and stabbed his baby niece to death.
A New York City man has been arrested in connection with a Connecticut jewelry store robbery three years ago, after police said his DNA was found on a glove in the getaway car.
Some U.S. colleges are pulling students from overseas study programs in Israel as the Gaza war rages, raising concerns that schools may be overreacting.
Current and former state officials on Thursday mourned the passing of Fauliso, who also served as a Hartford alderman, municipal court judge and state senator. He died on Wednesday.
There was no immediate word from the state's attorney's office on whether the boy's father, Kyle Seitz, will be charged.
UPS Stores across the country have been hit with a data breach may have been going on since January.
Defects in some bottles may cause small particles of glass to break off and fall into the bottle, the company said in a statement.
Third-party cross-endorsements could be key to both Connecticut Republican gubernatorial candidate Tom Foley and Democratic incumbent Dannel Malloy, a political analyst says.
Connecticut's Education Commissioner is stepping down and Gov. Malloy has chosen Stefan Pryor as the new education commissioner.
Zohran Mamdani, the Democratic frontrunner in the race for New York City mayor, is pulling out of an upcoming town hall on WABC-TV.
The proposed Freedom Plaza casino, located blocks from United Nations headquarters in New York City, will not advance after a key vote.
Miles Mykkanen has come a long way since his musical theater dreams shifted to opera at the Juilliard School at Lincoln Center.
They lost nearly 900 pieces and several other art studios in last week's blaze. Now, their focus is on survival.
Investigators say a driver rear-ended another car, pushing that vehicle into two pedestrians who were crossing the street.
With fall set to officially arrive on Monday, many are wondering when and where they can enjoy the beautiful change in leaves that occurs annually.
The first opportunity to get your hands on FIFA 2026 World Cup tickets started at 11 a.m. on Wednesday and will run until 11 a.m. on Sept. 19.
The threat stems from climate change, loss of habitat, and overharvesting.
A coastal flood advisory is in effect today for parts of New York, New Jersey and Connecticut, as rain and cool temperatures take over.
The first opportunity to secure tickets for the 2026 FIFA World Cup matches in East Rutherford, New Jersey, is underway.
President Trump loomed large over the New Jersey gubernatorial debate between Democrat Mikie Sherrill and Republican Jack Ciattarelli.
The first general election debate in the New Jersey gubernatorial race is Sunday, Sept. 21.
The New Jersey native spoke at a Manhattan gala supporting the Israel Defense Forces after spending more than a year in Hamas custody.
The mysterious crack on Smith Street, a major thoroughfare near the border of Woodbridge Township and Perth Amboy, formed on Sept. 8 and it has been shut down since.
With fall set to officially arrive on Monday, many are wondering when and where they can enjoy the beautiful change in leaves that occurs annually.
The grandmother on a fixed income said she dropped three checks into a mailbox outside the North Babylon Post Office, but none made it to the payees.
With fall set to officially arrive on Monday, many are wondering when and where they can enjoy the beautiful change in leaves that occurs annually.
More than 250,000 spectators will be in Farmingdale next week. Volunteers will be tasked with everything from giving directions to keeping Bethpage State Park shining.
The state comptroller's office says a new law is helping New Yorkers get faster returns.
The KPMG Women's PGA will be played on the Black Course at Bethpage Black in 2028, while the PGA Championship will go to Bethpage Black for the second time in 2033.
Ahead of an expected announcement from the Trump administration linking Tylenol to autism risk, the drugmaker and medical experts are pushing back on the claims.
Zohran Mamdani, the Democratic frontrunner in the race for New York City mayor, is pulling out of an upcoming town hall on WABC-TV.
President Trump loomed large over the New Jersey gubernatorial debate between Democrat Mikie Sherrill and Republican Jack Ciattarelli.
President Trump, Vice President JD Vance and Erika Kirk spoke at Sunday's memorial service for Charlie Kirk, founder of Turning Point USA.
The first general election debate in the New Jersey gubernatorial race is Sunday, Sept. 21.
His doctors put him on a combination of targeted therapy and immunotherapy.
The agency said it is working to identify and notify people who may have been exposed.
State health officials say the executive directive eliminates barriers to access for New Jersey residents.
The new lungs can triple the length of survival and can even last decades. If not, a second transplant is an option.
This year marks 35 years of Koman's annual event raising money for breast cancer research, advocacy and support.
"Jimmy Kimmel Live!" had been pre-empted on Wednesday following comments Kimmel made on the show in response to the shooting death of conservative activist Charlie Kirk.
Miles Mykkanen has come a long way since his musical theater dreams shifted to opera at the Juilliard School at Lincoln Center.
Saturday's rally was led by artists and comedians who targeted President Trump and called on corporations and the community to stand up for free speech.
British artist Morrissey has canceled two New England concerts, including Saturday's in Boston, after he received a death threat.
Jon Stewart, Stephen Colbert and Jimmy Fallon opened their late-night shows using a mix of humor, song and expressions of solidarity with suspended ABC host Jimmy Kimmel.
Rookie running back scores another touchdown, finishes with 121 yards from scrimmage in 22-9 loss on Sunday night.
Ben Rice's tiebreaking grand slam in the top of the 10th inning lifted the New York Yankees to a 7-1 victory over the Baltimore Orioles on Sunday, keeping the pressure on first-place Toronto in the AL East.
The Mets' 3-2 defeat on Sunday dropped them into a tie with the streaking Reds for the final National League wild card.
Chase McLaughlin kicked a 36-yard field goal as time expired and the Buccaneers rallied for a 29-27 victory over the Jets on Sunday.
Aaron Judge hit his 49th home run, Giancarlo Stanton ripped a three-run shot and the New York Yankees got a dominant pitching performance from Carlos Rodón in a 6-1 victory over the Baltimore Orioles on Saturday night.
Christopher Burke estimates he's covered almost the entire western half of the borough, and is more than halfway through.
Neighbors in Queens are baffled by the sudden disappearance of their quirky local landmark.
New York City expects the World's Fair monument to reopen for limited tours by the end of 2026.
Decades later, many members of the Gerritsen Beach Volunteer Fire Department continue to face health consequences from their service.
The 17th Avenue pedestrian bridge reconstruction is now at least two years behind schedule.
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.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
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.
Tony Sadiku has the Tri-State Area's updated Monday afternoon First Alert Forecast on CBS News New York.
President Trump dominated the debate between Democrat Mikie Sherrill and Republican Jack Ciattarelli. CBS News New York's Kristie Keleshian reports.
The White House is expected to warn pregnant women against the use of Tylenol unless they have a high fever. CBS News' Natalie Brand reports.
Some of New York City's worst traffic of the year is plaguing drivers this week. CBS News New York's Allen Devlin reports.
The 13-year-old boy was in critical condition after getting shot in the head in a parking lot, the NYPD said. CBS News New York's Zinnia Maldonado reports.
