Police sting catches USPS worker stealing gift cards, Suffolk DA says
A U.S. Postal Service clerk was caught on video stealing cards from the mail in a police sting on Long Island, according to investigators.
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A U.S. Postal Service clerk was caught on video stealing cards from the mail in a police sting on Long Island, according to investigators.
Drone technology recently helped Suffolk County police catch an alleged shoplifter.
A drone captured the moment two officers arrested a suspect in someone's backyard, but that same drone helped police find her in the first place. CBS News New York's Jenna DeAngelis reports.
Police said 18-year-old Emily Finn was fatally shot by her ex-boyfriend the day before Thanksgiving.
Mourners wore pink in Sayville to honor Emily Finn, who was allegedly shot and killed by her ex-boyfriend in what police called a botched murder-suicide.
Sayville mourners wore pink to honor Emily Finn, who was allegedly killed by her ex-boyfriend in what police called a botched murder-suicide. CBS News New York's Jennifer McLogan reports.
14 porch pirate suspects allegedly hacked computer systems to find out when phones and electronics would be delivered to the homes of Verizon and AT&T customers on Long Island.
More than 200 cellphones and tablets were stolen in the crime spree. CBS News New York's Jennifer McLogan spoke to a victim.
Suffolk County prosecutors said the suspects stole FedEx packages containing cellphones and other electronics in 31 communities over the last two years.
Memory, loss, hope and transformation is the mantra of those incarcerated at the jail. CBS News New York's Jennifer McLogan met inmates who say arts behind bars gave them purpose and a positive path forward.
A new list shows the top seven most expensive places to live in New York are all on Long Island. But exactly where may surprise you.
Doctors were afraid Connor Dubeau, a Smithtown West High School senior, would not walk again after he broke a bone in his neck diving into rocky waters at Gilgo Beach.
Doctors were afraid Connor Dubeau, a Smithtown West High School senior, would not walk again after he broke a bone in his neck diving into rocky waters. CBS News New York's Krystle Rich reports.
CBS News New York's Jenna DeAngelis has more on what was a historic day for many in Suffolk County.
The boys and girls varsity teams captured state championships on Sunday. The district says Commack is the first school in Suffolk County history to pull off the feat in the same season. CBS News New York's Allen Devlin reports.
It's the moment every child waiting for a forever home dreams of — the day their adoption becomes final. Friday, the courts of Suffolk County marked the special occasion at the aquarium. CBS News New York's Doug Williams reports.
A freeze warning goes into effect Monday across the New York City area as the coldest weather of the season so far arrives.
The rape and murder of a beloved Northport grandmother has finally been solved after 30 years. Ann Lustig's family has been praying for answers since her 1997 murder.
A West Islip man is now accused in the 1997 rape and murder of a grandmother, and the rape of another elderly victim two months earlier. CBS News New York's Jennifer McLogan reports.
A Syosset teenager was charged with second degree murder in connection with 15-year-old Liam Delemo's death in West Babylon, police said.
Suffolk County police charged a 17-year-old with killing 15-year-old Liam Delemo during a fight at a party in West Babylon.
Investigators said six men were trafficking enough fentanyl to kill everyone in Suffolk County. CBS News New York's Jennifer McLogan reports.
Six men accused of trafficking catastrophic amounts of drugs to NYC and Long Island were arrested in a major narcotics takedown, authorities said.
Within five hours Wednesday, eight ICE arrests in Hampton Bays and Westhampton Beach were documented by Islip Forward, a group that tracks ICE activity.
Multiple ICE arrests were reported in Hampton Bays in Suffolk County this week. CBS News New York's Jennifer McLogan spoke with witnesses and business owners who say fears are heightened for immigrant communities.
Snow and rain will make for messy morning and evening commutes for New Yorkers on Tuesday. A First Alert Weather Day will be in effect as rain will continue throughout the day.
The Pentagon announced Monday that a fourth American service member has been killed in Operation Epic Fury.
Photographs of preserved bedrooms in Oscar-nominated film, "All the Empty Rooms," draw visitors into a stark reflection the human cost of gun violence.
Day 3 of the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran sees America's military death toll rise to four, and skies full of missiles as Persian Gulf allies take hits.
A terminally ill Bronx man made one final request from his hospital bed before he died. He wanted to say goodbye to his dogs and make sure they end up in a loving home.
Snow and rain will make for messy morning and evening commutes for New Yorkers on Tuesday. A First Alert Weather Day will be in effect as rain will continue throughout the day.
A terminally ill Bronx man made one final request from his hospital bed before he died. He wanted to say goodbye to his dogs and make sure they end up in a loving home.
Iranian-Americans marched in New York City on Sunday to celebrate the death of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and 40 of his top officials.
Brian Anthony Moreland is a Tony Award-nominated producer who has worked on numerous hit shows and joins a short list of Black producers working on Broadway.
With the fate of Iran uncertain after Saturday's strikes by the United States and Israel, the shockwaves are being felt in the Tri-State Area.
Snow and rain will make for messy morning and evening commutes for New Yorkers on Tuesday. A First Alert Weather Day will be in effect as rain will continue throughout the day.
The Tri-State Area's weekend is looking like a tale of two seasons with both snow and sunshine.
Another round of snow is impacting the Tri-State Area Wednesday, just after a major blizzard dumped more than 2 feet of snow in some parts of New York and New Jersey.
Pet owners should be extra cautious with their pets during and after the major winter snowstorm impacting the New York and New Jersey area.
Double-digit snow totals have been reported across New York, New Jersey and Connecticut as a major blizzard begins to wind down.
Snow and rain will make for messy morning and evening commutes for New Yorkers on Tuesday. A First Alert Weather Day will be in effect as rain will continue throughout the day.
With the fate of Iran uncertain after Saturday's strikes by the United States and Israel, the shockwaves are being felt in the Tri-State Area.
Several hundred protesters in Roxbury, N.J., took to the street Saturday expressing outrage over plans to build an ICE facility in their town.
The Tri-State Area's weekend is looking like a tale of two seasons with both snow and sunshine.
Neighbors of a home displaying hateful symbols in Woodland Park, New Jersey, say they have complained to police, but authorities said while it's disgraceful, it's still protected speech.
Snow and rain will make for messy morning and evening commutes for New Yorkers on Tuesday. A First Alert Weather Day will be in effect as rain will continue throughout the day.
A driver who allegedly struck and critically injured a Nassau County Police crossing guard on Long Island appeared in court Friday.
Four people were injured in a crash on the Long Island Expressway Friday morning.
A Long Island man accused of burning down four homes in the Pocono Mountains was arrested in New York City with a truck full of nitrous oxide.
Nassau County DA Anne Donnelly said Wen-Lone Chou stockpiled parts and tested the guns he built in a makeshift shooting range in his Mineola basement.
The Pentagon announced Monday that a fourth American service member has been killed in Operation Epic Fury.
Iranian-Americans marched in New York City on Sunday to celebrate the death of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and 40 of his top officials.
"Sadly, there will likely be more before it ends. That's the way it is. Likely be more," President Trump said after mentioning the three U.S. service members killed in the operation.
The first U.S. casualties of the war with Iran occurred among American personnel based in Kuwait.
President Trump posted on social media that Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei had been killed after a massive U.S. and Israeli military operation Saturday.
For the first time in 30 years, the Food and Drug Administration has approved a new treatment for an inoperable type of pancreatic cancer.
NYSNA has reached a tentative contract agreement with NewYork-Presbyterian, signaling a potential end to the longest nurses strike in New York City history.
NYSNA ratified contracts with Montefiore and Mount Sinai, clearing the way for nurses to return to work Saturday after walking off one month ago.
The longest and largest nurses strike in New York City history is set to end after over three weeks as NYSNA says it has a tentative agreement.
Mount Sinai Health System and Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield failed to reach a contract agreement by Dec. 31, which means about 9,000 physicians are no longer considered in-network.
Brian Anthony Moreland is a Tony Award-nominated producer who has worked on numerous hit shows and joins a short list of Black producers working on Broadway.
Pokémon fans across New York City waited in live for special events marking the franchise's 30th anniversary.
Singer-songwriter Neil Sedaka, known for his hits like "Laughter in the Rain," "Breaking Up is Hard to Do" and "Calendar Girl," has died.
Streaming giant Netflix declined to match Paramount Skydance's $31 per share offer for Warner Bros. Discovery.
Harvey Weinstein has hired Luigi Mangione's and Sean "Diddy" Combs' lawyers to represent him at his third New York rape trial.
Anders Lee scored the go-ahead goal in the final minute, rookie Matthew Schaefer had two more goals and an assist and the Islanders edged the Panthers 5-4 on Sunday.
James Harden scored 22 points in his return to the lineup with a broken thumb and the Cavaliers snapped a two-game skid with a 106-102 win over the Nets on Sunday.
Mikal Bridges had 25 points and Jalen Brunson scored 24 to power the Knicks over the Spurs, snapping their 11-game winning streak Sunday.
The New York Islanders beat the Columbus Blue Jackets 4-3 on Saturday night for their fourth straight win.
The New Jersey Devils beat the St. Louis Blues 3-1 on Saturday to end a five-game losing streak.
The National Dance Institute in Harlem hosts a special camp twice a year to bring together dancers with and without special needs for a dance camp, proving anyone can take center stage.
Could New York City's harsh winter weather end up curbing the number of rats? Here's why experts are saying don't count on it.
A Jewish congregation in Brooklyn is fighting to save their historic house of worship.
Harlem's Lafayette Theatre is believed to be the first major New York City theater to desegregate, just a year after its opening.
Multiple rezonings in Queens are paving the way for tens of thousands of new units, but some residents worry about how it could affect their communities.
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.
The FDNY said four civilians and one firefighter have minor injuries after a fire in a Bronx apartment building.
A deadly shooting in Austin, Texas is now being investigated as possible terrorism with new information linking the suspect to New York.
A total lunar eclipse will turn the moon red Tuesday morning and will be visible in New York from 6:04 a.m. to 7:03 a.m.
CBS News New York's Christina Fan has the latest on the United States' war with Iran, while Elijah Westbrook says New York City can expect to see more demonstrations regarding the war.
Even with lots of sunshine in place, highs on Monday will only reach the low to mid 30s at best. Expect rain and a wintry mix in parts of the Tri-State Area Tuesday. CBS News New York Meteorologist Tony Sadiku has the latest forecast.
