How much rain fell during severe storms in the Tri-State Area?

Severe weather impacted the entire region on Tuesday, with watches and warnings throughout the CBS News New York viewing area.

• Jul 22

Man who killed Nassau officer in DWI crash to serve at least 7 years in prison

Matthew Smith, 21, pleaded guilty to driving drunk and crashing his pickup truck into Patricia Espinosa's car, killing her.

• Jul 20

Are democratic socialists the new political force in the nation?

Democratic socialists have had a number of big victories lately​, both in the New York City area and nationally. That begs the question: are they the new political force in the United States?

• Jul 19

Somber service marks 30 years since deadly TWA Flight 800 crash

A memorial service was held on Long Island on Friday night for victims of TWA Flight 800, marking 30 years since the deadly crash. CBS News New York's Allen Devlin reports.

• Jul 17

6 charged in illegal gun and drug bust across Nassau County

A large gun and drug bust in Nassau County led to six arrests.

• Jul 17

Memorial to be held to mark 30 years since TWA Flight 800 crash

Friday marks 30 years since TWA Flight 800 exploded in midair off of Long Island minutes after taking off from JFK Airport en route to Paris. CBS News New York's Carolyn Gusoff reports.

• Jul 17

Families of TWA Flight 800 crash victims mark 30 years since tragedy

Friday marked 30 years since TWA Flight 800 exploded in midair off of Long Island minutes after taking off from JFK Airport en route to Paris.

• Jul 17

Ex-captain pleads guilty to drugging, raping Merchant Marine Academy cadet

A former cargo ship captain pleaded guilty on Wednesday to drugging and raping a U.S. Merchant Marine Academy cadet.

• Jul 15

Families of Gilgo Beach victims move to change N.Y.'s Son of Sam law

The families of eight murdered women faced down Rex Heuermann and now want justice beyond the courtroom.

• Jul 15

Long Island authorities warn about "gold bar scam" targeting the elderly

Authorities on Long Island are warning about a scheme in which victims are being urged to convert their savings into gold bars, then hand them over for "safekeeping."

• Jul 13

Suffolk County leaders warn about "gold bar scam"

Authorities on Long Island are warning about a scheme in which victims are being urged their savings into gold bars, and to then hand over those gold bars over for "safekeeping." CBS News New York's Carolyn Gusoff reports.

• Jul 13

Storms return to NYC, New Jersey, cause damage in parts of area

Some storms returned to the New York City and New Jersey area on Friday.

• Jul 10

Smithtown Library fully reopens nearly 2 years after catastrophic flooding

The Smithtown Library on Long Island opened all of its doors Thursday, nearly two years after a wave of water flowed through the building during catastrophic flooding. CBS News New York's Jennifer McLogan reports.

• Jul 9

Smoke from FourLeaf Air Show planes stained boats, owners say

Some people who watched the FourLeaf Air Show at Jones Beach​ over the weekend are claiming the colorful smoke from the performing planes damaged their boats.

• Jul 10

Flash flooding, storms expected to return to NYC, New Jersey on Friday

Thursday's flood warnings have been canceled for New York City and New Jersey, but storms are expected to return Friday.

• Jul 9

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