Rockland County Residents Neglecting Smoke Detectors
It's a wake up call for us all, the disturbing trend in Rockland County.
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It's a wake up call for us all, the disturbing trend in Rockland County.
Dr. David Brizer pleaded not guilty to the charges in Rockland County Court and remains free on bail. If convicted, Brizer could face up to seven years in prison.
It's hard to fathom the weight of one of the big plow trucks full of salt until you're in the passenger seat, which is where WCBS 880 reporter Alex Silverman got to be Friday morning.
Stony Point does not want to be forgotten. Far from the Atlantic coast, homes there in Rockland County along the Hudson River are collapsing, too.
The victim, Cecile M. Garbarino, was found unconscious on the floor of a bedroom inside 171 Grandview Avenue.
New York State police said Alvin Lapides, 81, of Monsey was driving north in the southbound lanes of Interstate 87 in Rockland County Tuesday night when he struck a Volvo driven by a 17-year-old boy.
New York State Sen. Greg Ball (R-Patterson) called the decision by the Journal News Media Group to remove a map of gun permits in Westchester and Rockland counties a "huge win."
"The time has come to take the map down," Rob Astorino wrote to the paper's publisher and president Janet Hasson. In the letter, Astorino asked that the Journal News "immediately shut down the interactive map of pistol permit holders."
The burglarized home is one of dozens in the area that show up with a red dot to indicate the owner has a gun permit. But White Plains Public Safety Commissioner David Chong said authorities likely won't know the suspect's motives until the burglar or burglars are caught.
A person needs courage to follow the road not taken. Rockland County native Mark Svensson and his wife Esmine are taking that chance.
A lawmaker has expressed concern that a burglary in White Plains might be tied to the gun permit map the Journal News recently showed the world.
The Federal Emergency Management Agency will be closing its main disaster recovery center at Provident Bank Park in Pomona on Friday, but FEMA officials will remain in the county to help residents apply for aid.
Tutor Perini Corp. was fined $235,000 by the New York State Thruway Authority for failing to reopen all seven lanes by 6 a.m. The entire span wasn't reopened until 7:30 a.m., causing a 15-mile backup that stretched past Suffern on the Rockland County side.
Some victims of Sandy in Rockland County still can't return home and their temporary shelter won't be available this weekend.
A 73-year-old man who disappeared into the woods after his daughter-in-law was shot to death in Rockland County two months ago stood charged with her murder Monday – although he remained missing.
The son of Bernie Madoff's accountant committed suicide earlier this week in Ohio, according to published reports.
Many businesses in the Rockland County town were badly damaged in the flooding from Sandy.
Heavy, blowing snow was clobbering the northern suburbs Wednesday afternoon, hitting communities where thousands of people remained in the dark from Superstorm Sandy last week.
Rockland County will issue a local emergency order restricting the amount of fuel that an individual can purchase at a gas station.
The declaration means the federal government can send aid to state and local governments and makes federal funding available to affected individuals.
When the surge from superstorm Sandy steamrolled up the Hudson River, charming little Piermont was inundated.
For those north of New York City, life is still not normal since superstorm Sandy hit on Monday. Many are without power and some can't drink the water.
It was dicey driving through the northern suburbs Tuesday morning. But in both Rockland and Westchester, Sandy has proven deadly.
The 64-year-old is New York State's longest-serving county executive. He made the announcement at his annual fundraiser before some 100 supporters Wednesday night.
Residents of a Rockland County town say the water now flowing into a nearby reservoir is a muddy mess, and runoff from a construction project is being blamed.
New Jersey poll sites in Bergen, Essex, Mercer, Middlesex, Monmouth, Ocean and Passaic counties received bomb threats early Tuesday morning.
Today marks Election Day 2025 in NYC, and the mayoral race between Zohran Mamdani, Andrew Cuomo and Curtis Sliwa is coming down to the wire.
Former Vice President Dick Cheney, one of the most powerful people to hold the office, has died, his family says. He was 84.
Club Calvi had three choices for its next book: "This is the Next Kingdom" by Jaquira Díaz, "Bad Bad Girl" by Gish Jen, and "Workhorse" by Caroline Palmer.
"Wicked" star Jonathan Bailey has been named People magazine's 2025 Sexiest Man Alive.
Today marks Election Day 2025 in NYC, and the mayoral race between Zohran Mamdani, Andrew Cuomo and Curtis Sliwa is coming down to the wire.
It's Election Day 2025 in New York City today, when polls open and people start voting for the next mayor of America's largest city.
New York City students interested in medicine are gaining experience before they even graduate, thanks to the program at Maimonides Health in Brooklyn.
After a failed $13 million attempt to launch ferry service from Kaiser Park, the city is testing new waters off Steeplechase Pier.
Developers and advocates believe that within a decade the Gowanus Canal in Brooklyn will be "transformed."
Today is a First Alert Weather Day as we deal with the messy conditions, especially during the evening commute.
The system is expected to arrive sometime between Wednesday night and Thursday morning, with heavy rain, strong winds and coastal flooding.
The weekend is shaping up to be pretty decent, albeit on the cool side.
In the last few years, New York City has not had much snow, due to mild and dry winters.
A nor'easter that soaked the NYC area Sunday and Monday brought more than 4 inches of rainfall and winds above 60 mph.
New Jersey poll sites in Bergen, Essex, Mercer, Middlesex, Monmouth, Ocean and Passaic counties received bomb threats early Tuesday morning.
Nick Mangold's family, friends and former New York Jets teammates celebrated his life and legacy.
Several polls have given Sherrill, a Democrat, a narrow lead, but a recent one shows a virtual tie.
Gov. Phil Murphy sent members of the National Guard to emergency food organizations after funding for SNAP benefits lapsed.
Officials there said a staffing shortage was to blame for delays Sunday of up to three hours and a ground stoppage.
The man with severe cognitive disabilities disappeared on Halloween and was found among the NYC Marathon crowd.
Omer Neutra, a Plainview, N.Y. native, was a captain with the IDF when he was kidnapped and killed by Hamas in the Oct. 7, 2023 attacks.
There's a crackdown in Suffolk County on Long Island on unlicensed limo drivers who aren't properly insured or registered with the state, and don't have safety equipment.
The National Weather Service reported 1.85 inches in Central Park, breaking the previous daily rainfall record of 1.64 inches set in 1917.
Amanda Fraser, 23, is charged with attempted murder in connection to the elder abuse case in Massapequa.
Today marks Election Day 2025 in NYC, and the mayoral race between Zohran Mamdani, Andrew Cuomo and Curtis Sliwa is coming down to the wire.
Former Vice President Dick Cheney, one of the most powerful people to hold the office, has died, his family says. He was 84.
It's Election Day 2025 in New York City today, when polls open and people start voting for the next mayor of America's largest city.
After a failed $13 million attempt to launch ferry service from Kaiser Park, the city is testing new waters off Steeplechase Pier.
Several polls have given Sherrill, a Democrat, a narrow lead, but a recent one shows a virtual tie.
New York City students interested in medicine are gaining experience before they even graduate, thanks to the program at Maimonides Health in Brooklyn.
Anxiety disorders are the most common mental health challenges in the U.S., according to the National Alliance on Mental Health.
The next time you're buying something sweet at a New York City restaurant, you may notice a new warning comes with it.
The newly expanded facility will serve more than 30,000 children annually and is the borough's only pediatric trauma center.
The Womb Bus offers an opportunity for new and expecting moms to form a special bond.
"Wicked" star Jonathan Bailey has been named People magazine's 2025 Sexiest Man Alive.
Diane Ladd, the actor known for her Oscar-nominated roles in "Alice Doesn't Live Here Anymore," "Wild at Heart," and "Rambling Rose" has died.
Prince Andrew is being stripped of his titles and must surrender his lease to Royal Lodge, according to a statement from Buckingham Palace.
Five people have been federally charged in connection with the 2023 overdose death of actor Robert De Niro's grandson and two others, authorities said Thursday.
Tuesday's gathering was designed to celebrate the men and women from across the country who have risked their own lives to save others.
Towns also grabbed 13 rebounds as the Knicks stayed perfect at home with a 119-102 victory on Monday.
Cam Thomas had 25 points and Nic Claxton chipped in 19 in the 125-109 loss on Monday as Brooklyn fell to 0-7.
The fifth-ranked Red Storm got balanced scoring an big contribution from their prized transfers in a 108-74 win on Monday.
Nick Mangold's family, friends and former New York Jets teammates celebrated his life and legacy.
Cutter Gauthier and Beckett Sennecke each had a goal and an assist, goalie Lukas Dostal made 32 saves, and the Anaheim Ducks beat the New Jersey Devils 4-1 on Sunday night.
New York City students interested in medicine are gaining experience before they even graduate, thanks to the program at Maimonides Health in Brooklyn.
After a failed $13 million attempt to launch ferry service from Kaiser Park, the city is testing new waters off Steeplechase Pier.
Before the days of Google Maps, the Queens-native found street views in library books.
Officials say the site for a new elementary school in Brooklyn is safe, but some are skeptical because of lingering contamination from a decades-old Superfund site.
From Greenpoint community gardens to Governor's Island orchards, New Yorkers are reconnecting with the city's agricultural past through historic fruit trees.
The Halloween tradition strolled through Manhattan's East Village on Sunday, with furry friends dressed in colorful costumes.
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.
State leaders say law enforcement investigated and determined "there are no credible threats. CBS News New York's Christina Fan has more on Election Day in the Garden State.
CBS News New York's Tony Sadiku has the latest weather forecast.
From the New York City mayoral election to New Jersey's race for governor, voters are casting their ballots in some closely watched races this Election Day. CBS News New York's Elijah Westbrook, Aziza Shuler and Christina Fan have the latest.
Democratic Congresswoman Mikie Sherrill and former state Assemblyman Jack Ciattarelli are in a tight race to lead the Garden State. CBS News New York's Christina Fan reports.
Polls are now open across New York City for the final day of voting in the race for mayor, along with several other city offices and six ballot proposals. CBS News New York's Elijah Westbrook reports.
