Nassau County Legislature Passes Controversial Bill Allowing Police To Sue Protesters
"This bill is a clear act of retaliation against Black Lives Matter," said civil rights attorney Frederick Brewington.
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"This bill is a clear act of retaliation against Black Lives Matter," said civil rights attorney Frederick Brewington.
Biz Markie died last month after a long career as a rapper, DJ, beatboxer and actor.
Police said the boy was inside a mobile home when a bullet came through the window, hitting him in the leg.
The driver of the vehicle fled the scene without stopping, police said.
Police say 49-year-old Wayne Chambers was taken into custody by multiple agencies in Newburgh, Orange County.
Police said the fire is under investigation, but so far does not appear to be criminal.
The amphitheater will be at 100% capacity. Proof of vaccination is not required, but COVID safety is changing protocols.
The summer youth program is open to Nassau County residents between the ages of 14-21.
Once training is complete, campers as young as 17 can get to work as volunteer firefighters.
Two sand sharks were spotted off Jones Beach by lifeguards and New York State Police drones around 8:30 a.m.
An official said the shutdown was a precaution they had to take after multiple sharks were spotted along the shoreline.
A 1,500-pound bull named Barney escaped slaughter on July 20 by breaking through a fence at a farm in Mastic.
Jacqueline Franchetti's 2-year-old daughter was allowed a court-sanctioned visit with her dad while the parents were in a bitter custody dispute. He did the unthinkable, killing his daughter before taking his own life.
A courageous teenager helped save an entire family and their dog from a ferocious fire on Long Island.
According to investigators, one person was killed and two were injured when Wright opened fire at the crowded, annual block party in Roosevelt.
Jalen Brunson and the New York Knicks face Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs in the 2026 NBA Finals.
Some are calling it the end of an era as the Red Lobster in Times Square says it will be shutting down.
Garbage piling up near freight train tracks is frustrating many Maspeth residents.
Residents and elected officials are urging the MTA to reopen the Long Island Rail Road's former Elmhurst station, arguing that the neighborhood has outgrown its current transit options.
A former New York state trooper convicted of manslaughter in a crash that killed a little girl faces sentencing Tuesday. Christopher Baldner was convicted in the death of 11-year-old Monica Goods back in 2020.
It's unseasonably warm in New York City on Wednesday as humidity adds to the summer-like weather. There's also a slight chance for showers in parts of the Tri-State Area.
It's back to feeling like spring, and even summer on some days, as warm weather and sunshine return to the New York area.
A final round of showers is moving through the New York area in the morning before the rest of the week turns much drier and warmer.
The New York area is off to a soggy start to the unofficial kickoff of summer with rainy weather this Memorial Day Weekend.
It's a gloomy day with rain lingering across the Tri-State Area as Memorial Day weekend shapes up to be unsettled.
A Brazilian staple in Newark is expecting over 1,000 fans to attend their watch parties for the World Cup, as their beloved team is the first to take the pitch at MetLife Stadium.
Newark Mayor Ras Baraka is calling for the immediate closure of Delaney Hall, which has been at the center of ongoing protests.
A host of candidates are vying for different seats in New Jersey's primary election on Tuesday. Voters can cast their ballot until 8 p.m.
Monday was largely calm outside Delaney Hall in Newark after chaos unfolded over the weekend, resulting in dozens of arrests.
Monday brought another challenging morning commute for NJ Transit riders. It's a result of Friday's fire in one of the Hudson River Tunnels.
Police on Long Island announced the identity of the woman who allegedly stabbed a man while he was sleeping at a Massapequa home.
A man was stabbed to death in a Massapequa home on Long Island Monday morning, Nassau County police said.
Not many people know Hollywood icon Marilyn Monroe's splash to stardom began at a Long Island beach.
A sixth grader from Long Island's Sag Harbor died in a rafting accident on a school trip, officials said.
Loved ones of a 7-year-old girl allegedly murdered by her caretaker say they're haunted by how they learned of the little girl's death.
Newark Mayor Ras Baraka is calling for the immediate closure of Delaney Hall, which has been at the center of ongoing protests.
A host of candidates are vying for different seats in New Jersey's primary election on Tuesday. Voters can cast their ballot until 8 p.m.
Congressman Dan Goldman and his Democratic primary opponent, Brad Lander, are speaking out about a new tactic by the Trump administration to speed up deportations.
As New York City ushers in Pride Month, an LGBTQ+ democratic club is mounting a campaign to have former Mayor Ed Koch's name removed from the 59th Street Bridge.
There's a growing campaign to create a new landmarked district honoring LGBTQ+ history in New York City.
New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill is urging people to donate blood ahead of the summer months.
There's no vaccine for the Bourbon virus, nor medicine to treat it, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Marie Francillion was diagnosed with lung cancer after she was feeling heartburn and shoulder pain. She said she's able to remain hopeful and spend more time with her family because of a different type of treatment.
New York City's Department of Health is evaluating an East Village apartment complex after two residents were diagnosed with Legionnaires' disease over the course of a year.
Thousands of people showed up bright and early for AIDS Walk New York 2026, the largest HIV and AIDS fundraiser in the U.S., in Central Park on Sunday.
Not many people know Hollywood icon Marilyn Monroe's splash to stardom began at a Long Island beach.
Federal prosecutors have indicted ex-Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier on additional charges related to a sports gambling sting.
President Trump said he is considering replacing the Freedom 250 concert series with a rally after many artists dropped out.
Sonny Rollins, the legendary tenor saxophonist known for his bold tone and constant experimentation, has died at 95.
Stephen Colbert made a surprise appearance hosting the "Only in Monroe" community access show broadcast in Monroe, Michigan, on Friday, one night after he recorded his final episode of "The Late Show."
Jalen Brunson and the New York Knicks face Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs in the 2026 NBA Finals.
A Brazilian staple in Newark is expecting over 1,000 fans to attend their watch parties for the World Cup, as their beloved team is the first to take the pitch at MetLife Stadium.
There's an undeniable buzz throughout New York City, a fever that hasn't been present since 1999, the last time the Knicks made it to the NBA Finals.
Getting to the NBA Finals proves that the Knicks and Spurs have made plenty of smart moves along the way.
Odell Beckham Jr., 33, is returning to the New York Giants.
Garbage piling up near freight train tracks is frustrating many Maspeth residents.
Residents and elected officials are urging the MTA to reopen the Long Island Rail Road's former Elmhurst station, arguing that the neighborhood has outgrown its current transit options.
Before there was a Brooklyn, there was a flagpole, and since the earliest days of our country, it stood as a symbol of freedom and self-determination.
Monitor Point proposal in Greenpoint would bring 1,150 apartments, including 460 affordable units, to former industrial waterfront site.
Gold Star families, veterans and thousands of spectators gathered in Bay Ridge to remember those who made the ultimate sacrifice.
People dressed in elaborate headgear and paraded up Fifth Avenue for New York City's Easter Sunday tradition.
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.
The annual Easter Parade and Easter Bonnet Festival was held in Manhattan on April 20, 2025.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
This year's Tony nominees for Featured Actor represent a wide-range of performances in Broadway musicals and plays. Some are previous Tony Award-winners, like Andre De Shields, but many are first-time nominees, like Ali Louis Bourzgui. They are familiar faces from the stage and television, including Ben Levi Ross, an actor from the CBS show "Elsbeth".
Candidates are vying for Gov. Mikie Sherrill's former House seat as the New Jersey primary election is underway Tuesday.
The exercise mixes elements of Kung Fu, yoga and dance and is officially known as "Weapon Up." CBS News' Jarred Hill reports.
Uber is hosting a pop-up at the Oculus as part of its annual "Lost and Found Index," which is a yearly snapshot of what users have left behind in the vehicles.
Numerous local and federal officials scaled the main cable of the country's busiest bridge during a training exercise Tuesday morning.
