Columbus bust vandalized at New York park; motive unknown

In this Aug. 30, 2017 photo, the base of the bust of Christopher Columbus remains on top of its pedestal at Columbus Park in Yonkers, N.Y., after the statue was attacked by vandals. Although it is unclear whether the vandalism is related to the recent controversy, activists in New York and elsewhere have targeted Columbus statues.

Two Bullmastiffs euthanized after mauling 11-year-old girl

Two Bullmastiffs are euthanized after mauling an 11-year-old New York girl while she was walking to the bus stop An 11-year-old girl was on her way to school when she was viciously attacked by two Bullmastiff-type dogs that appeared to be neglected on Thursday. Authorities said Jaelyn Rodriguez, of Yonkers, New York, was walking to the bus stop on Yonkers Avenue around 7.15am when the dogs started mauling her.

Yonkers woman pleads guilty to stealing $1M from ex-employer

A former office assistant for a New York business has pleaded guilty to stealing nearly $1 million from her employer. The Journal News reports that 60-year-old Joann Perrino, of Yonkers, made transfers and wrote checks from her company's account to finance personal purchases.

White Plains Teachers Union Leader Latest Featured In Undercover Video

A controversial group of "journalists" who recently used undercover video to create public outrage directed at teachers union leaders in Yonkers is back at it, this time using a heavily edited video to go after union leaders in White Plains . The video, the third in a series aimed at teachers unions in New York, was released on Thursday and features several teachers union representatives, including White Plains Teachers Association President Caireen Broderick.