Teen Struck, Killed After Running Out Of Gas On Long Island Expressway
Police said 19-year-old Aaron Thomas had left his car parked in the safety zone of the expressway to buy gas on Commack Road and was struck while returning to his vehicle.
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Police said 19-year-old Aaron Thomas had left his car parked in the safety zone of the expressway to buy gas on Commack Road and was struck while returning to his vehicle.
Edward Krolick, 22, and Jack Carson, 21, were charged with 2nd Degree Burglary.
Cardinal Timothy Dolan said the Health and Human Services regulation on providing free contraceptive services to employees of religiously based institutions is a violation of religious freedom.
Four New Yorkers were arrested by Suffolk County Police on Friday for their alleged connection to several burglaries dating back to February 8. The burglaries are believed to have taken place in the towns of Centereach, Selden and Coram on Long Island.
Colvin, a Long Island native who worked for Britain's Sunday Times, was killed along with French photographer late last month during shelling inside the besieged city of Homs.
In New York and Connecticut, gas is $3.99 a gallon, with higher prices in New York City where the average is now $4.05. On Long Island, gas is selling at $4.02 a gallon.
The United States and Israel are engaged in high stakes diplomacy over what to do about the nuclear threat from Iran. The allies disagree about whether to, when to, and who should bomb Iran's nuclear facilities.
Joseph Ciambriello, 31, was arrested for driving under the influence of drugs. Police said he struck five police cars and caused one civilian to veer off the road and strike a tree.
A day after three former high ranking Nassau County police members were charged with covering up a crime, the young man in the middle of the probe was in court.
Louis Blanton, of Amityville, has been charged with assault on a police officer and unlawful fleeing.
So many stores have closed up shop because of the economy, but now there is good news in Nassau County.
It is alleged the police commanders showed favoritism for a burglary suspect whose father was an active fundraiser for the police department.
In the video, an activist says he is in a cemetery in the neighborhood of Baba Amr, where Marie Colvin, a native of Oyster Bay, was killed.
The crew has allegedly been busy. Some or all of them allegedly struck seven times. Some of them were picked up after allegedly robbing a pharmacy in Bay Shore Tuesday night.
For years, and after paying thousands of dollars, dozens of brides said they never received their videos or photos from their joyous events. Well, after months of working on the story, we can report some of the couples are finally happy.
Just as anticipated, St. John's and UConn turned the Big East regular season into a two-team race. Maybe they're headed for one more heavyweight clash in the finals of the conference tournament.
A 78-year-old Gravesend, Brooklyn man was killed just half a block from his home in a chain-reaction crash involving an FDNY ladder truck.
A photo of one of an NYPD chief leaping over a barricade while responding to the IED incident outside Gracie Mansion this weekend has gone viral.
Showers and a few thunderstorms are expected to develop in the afternoon and evening as the warm weather continues across the Tri-State Area.
A tiny home in Selden on Long Island is on the market for almost $330,000, but with no bedroom.
Showers and a few thunderstorms are expected to develop in the afternoon and evening as the warm weather continues across the Tri-State Area.
Thunderstorms are expected in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut this weekend after severe weather hit the Midwest.
Periods of rain will move through the New York area Thursday, but spring temperatures are on the way for the weekend.
Snow and rain will make for messy morning and evening commutes for New Yorkers on Tuesday. It's a First Alert Weather Day.
The Tri-State Area's weekend is looking like a tale of two seasons with both snow and sunshine.
A dog missing for two years has been reunited with its Texas family after being found in New Jersey.
Showers and a few thunderstorms are expected to develop in the afternoon and evening as the warm weather continues across the Tri-State Area.
New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill, on the job for a little over a month, called for major cuts during her first budget address Tuesday.
The Jets are set to acquire quarterback Geno Smith and a seventh-round draft pick from the Raiders.
Thunderstorms are expected in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut this weekend after severe weather hit the Midwest.
Showers and a few thunderstorms are expected to develop in the afternoon and evening as the warm weather continues across the Tri-State Area.
A tiny home in Selden on Long Island is on the market for almost $330,000, but with no bedroom.
A Long Island mother accused of driving while impaired in a 2024 wrong-way crash that killed her son 9-year-old son on the Southern State Parkway has been found not competent to stand trial, the Suffolk County DA's office confirmed Tuesday.
A three-alarm fire was reported Tuesday morning at West Side Elementary School in Laurel Hollow on Long Island.
Data shows a massive increase in pump-and-dump schemes over the last year. Two traders from New York say it cost them tens of thousands of dollars.
New York City's minimum wage could climb to $30 per hour in the coming years. The proposal in the City Council stands to benefit of a lot of people, but there has also been significant pushback.
New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill, on the job for a little over a month, called for major cuts during her first budget address Tuesday.
The Albany budget battle that could test whether New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani has to raise property taxes began Tuesday with the state Senate and Assembly unveiling their initial wish lists.
Carl Schurz Park near Gracie Mansion was evacuated Tuesday as police investigated a suspicious package. It comes after two teens were arrested for an attempted "an act of ISIS-inspired terrorism."
More than 1,000 new seats for New York City's 3-K program were announced Tuesday by Mayor Zohran Mamdani.
A new study shows toxic forever chemicals known as PFAS may be entering the food chain on Long Island through contaminated soil, water and air.
Erik Lochtefeld is back to acting and marathon training after a glioblastoma diagnosis and complex surgery at NYU Langone.
HHS Secretary RFK Jr. wants the popular coffee chains to prove their surgery drinks are safe for teens and suggested the Trump administration could place limits on your cup of coffee.
Failed contract agreements between Mount Sinai and Anthem have caused thousands of New York patients to lose in-network care.
New York Attorney General Letitia James' office has ordered NYU Langone Health to resume its Transgender Youth Health Program.
A woman was arrested on Sunday for firing multiple shots at the Beverly Hills home of Rihanna, Los Angeles Police Department officials say.
Actress Daryl Hannah explains why the depiction of herself in the FX miniseries "Love Story" is unacceptable in an op-ed in Friday's New York Times.
Justin Timberlake is suing Sag Harbor to prevent the release of bodycam video of his 2024 arrest for driving while intoxicated on Long Island.
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.
Just as anticipated, St. John's and UConn turned the Big East regular season into a two-team race. Maybe they're headed for one more heavyweight clash in the finals of the conference tournament.
Mathew Barzal scored in overtime to cap the Islanders' rally from a three-goal deficit for a 4-3 win over the Blues on Tuesday night.
Jalen Duren scored 26 points, Cade Cunningham had 21 points and 15 assists, and the Pistons hammered the Nets 138-100 on Tuesday night.
Alexis Lafreniere got his second career hat trick and Jonathan Quick stopped 21 shots as the Rangers defeated the Flames 4-0 on Tuesday night.
The Jets are set to acquire quarterback Geno Smith and a seventh-round draft pick from the Raiders.
Neighbors and local businesses in Long Island City, Queens, say rental trucks parked on streets are impacting daily operations.
Erik Lochtefeld is back to acting and marathon training after a glioblastoma diagnosis and complex surgery at NYU Langone.
Manhattan historians recently discovered a link to the Underground Railroad at the Merchant's House Museum.
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.
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.
Several New Jersey mayors gathered Wednesday for a news conference about the premiere FIFA World Cup fan festival in northern New Jersey.
The family of a man who was shot by police during a mental health episode is pleading with the Queens District Attorney to drop the charges against him.
Suspected Iranian drones hit at least three ships in and around the Strait of Hormuz, continuing attacks that have paralyzed traffic through the shipping channel vital for the flow of the world's oil supply.
An industrial building in Brooklyn was destroyed after responders extinguished a five-alarm fire. CBS News New York's Elijah Westbrook reports.
Expect showers this evening with more strong storms throughout Wednesday night. Some snow is also expected Thursday. CBS News New York John Elliott has the afternoon forecast.
