Health Experts: Don't Give In To Pressure To Host Or Attend In-Person Thanksgiving Dinners

The Centers for Disease Control and other health organizations are warning against travel this Thanksgiving during the coronavirus pandemic.

• Nov 23, 2020

Thousands Of Free Thanksgiving Meals Distributed On Long Island: 'It Means A Lot'

Turkeys, hams, fresh produce, dairy products - enough to feed 3,000 Long Island families - were distributed Monday amid tears of gratitude. 

• Nov 23, 2020

Long Island Woman Arraigned In Hit-And-Run Crash That Seriously Injured 2 Boys On Bicycles

Investigators say 31-year-old Shannon Palmer, of Hauppauge, ran her SUV into two boys, ages 12 and 9, back in August.

• Nov 23, 2020

Seen On Video: Deer Rescued From Long Island Sound After Getting Paint Can Stuck On Head

The deer is now recovering at the Strong Island Animal Rescue and is expected to be fine. 

• Nov 23, 2020

COVID In New York: Cuomo Says It's Possible NYC Schools Could Reopen Even If Positivity Rate Stays Above 3%

More restrictions are coming to parts of the Big Apple, as COVID-19 cases show no signs of slowing down.

• Nov 23, 2020

Long Island Appliance Store Owner's Gamble Pays Off After Stocking Up On $1 Million Worth Of Inventory At Start Of Pandemic

Unprecedented demand and COVID shutdowns are causing a nationwide appliance shortage, but a small retailer on Long Island is bucking the trend.

• Nov 21, 2020

Prosecutors Will Seek Death Penalty For Alleged MS-13 Gang Member Jairo Saenz In Murders Of 2 Long Island Teens

Twenty-four-year-old Jairo Saenz is charged with killing Brentwood High School students Kayla Cuevas and Nisa Mickens along with five others.

• Nov 20, 2020

Preparing Thanksgiving Dinner For The First Time? Chef Karan Fischer Has Some Advice

When it comes to turkey, if you're cooking for yourself or a group of four or under, you don't need a whole bird. Chef Karan Fischer says go for a turkey breast.

• Nov 20, 2020

COVID On Long Island: Riverhead, Hamptons Bays Near Micro-Cluster Designation

While Long Island hovers around 3%, Riverhead has surged to 5.6% and Hampton Bays to 6.5%.

• Nov 20, 2020

'Sounds Of Caring' Short Film Highlights Mental Toll Pandemic Is Taking On Frontline Healthcare Workers

As healthcare workers brace for another wave of COVID-19 cases, some are speaking out about the mental toll the pandemic has taken.

• Nov 20, 2020

CDC Issues Warning, Guidelines For Thanksgiving Travelers

Thanksgiving is one of the busiest travel times of the year. This year, the CDC is asking people to pump the brakes. 

• Nov 19, 2020

Thousands Of Long Island's Veterans Receiving Free Holiday Meals, Winter Essentials At COVID-Safe Giveaway

Thousands of Long Island veterans whose lives were upended by the pandemic will soon be getting free winter necessities.

• Nov 19, 2020

Long Island Officials Say Schools Are Not Contributing To Second Wave Of COVID-19 Spread

Long Island is seeing the highest number of positive COVID-19 cases since it began reopening in May. However, school students attending in-person classes have not been a part of the spread.

• Nov 18, 2020

MTA Outlines Layoffs, Massive Service Cuts That Could Happen Without Significant Funding From Federal Government

As CBS2 first reported Tuesday night, big budget cuts could be coming to the MTA, impacting jobs and service. That is, unless the federal government steps in.

• Nov 18, 2020

Democrat Thomas Suozzi Declared Winner In Race For N.Y.'s 3rd Congressional District

Suozzi had 53%, Republican challenger George Santos 47%, and Libertarian candidate Howard Rabin took 1%. 

• Nov 18, 2020

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