Coronavirus Update: Cuomo Reiterates, New York State Doesn't Have Enough ICU Beds
Gov. Andrew Cuomo is warning the volume of coronavirus patients may soon be too much for New York's hospitals.
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Gov. Andrew Cuomo is warning the volume of coronavirus patients may soon be too much for New York's hospitals.
The federal government is vowing to expand coronavirus testing capabilities this week, but in the meantime patients in our area are unable to get tested, even though they are experiencing symptoms.
About 200 firefighters responded to battle the blaze, and two suffered minor injuries.
There will be a temporary grab-and-go meal program established at the schools during the closure.
In Nassau County, the number has grown by 20 overnight, bringing the total of confirmed cases to 70, with more tests being processed.
The officer shot herself Friday inside the Transit District 1 headquarters, which is inside Columbus Circle.
As of Friday morning, there were at least 68 cases in Nassau and Suffolk counties - including 48 in Nassau County - with hundreds more in mandatory and voluntary quarantine.
Mike Verdi didn't roar fire, but he sparked passion.
The situation is being characterized as "an imminent threat to public health" in Nassau, and a state of emergency has been declared in Suffolk.
One of the nation's largest hospital labs began semi-automated testing Wednesday for the novel coronavirus, multiplying their ability to get results.
Hearts pounded as jurors pronounced Patchogue nurse Drago guilty on all counts in the running over and killing of Rodriguez.
The suspect is believed to have struck five times between early February and last Friday in Valley Stream.
County Executive Laura Curran says the drivers worked in Oyster Bay, Glen Cove and Locust Valley. Schools in those districts were closed Tuesday.
The rush is on to get REAL ID drivers licenses, which will be required after Oct. 1 to board an airplane. But one Long Island woman says the new requirements are onerous and inhumane.
Prosecutors painted Annmarie Drago as a manipulative, unrepentant, callous thief who stole and destroyed memorial items honoring the second-anniversary vigil for Kelsey Cuevas, killed by MS-13 gang violence.
Accused Gilgo Beach serial killer Rex Heuermann is likely to change his plea to guilty when he next appears in court, a source with knowledge of the case tells CBS News New York's Carolyn Gusoff.
Just days before the start of Holy Week, the NYPD is investigating two recent incidents of vandalism at churches in Queens as hate crimes.
The man convicted in the 1999 murder of a Bronx teenager was finally sentenced Thursday.
The New York City Council has passed legislation to allow the NYPD to set up buffer zones around schools and houses of worship.
The NTSB released the video on the same day the runway the crash took place on reopened.
It may not feel like spring right away, but Friday's weather does deliver a clear shift in the air in New York City.
The New York City area will be under a wind advisory Monday with periods of heavy rain and severe thunderstorms expected across the region.
The New York area is in for a mild weekend before the weather takes a turn to start the work week.
It will be rainy on Thursday morning, and the weather will change to snow as temperatures drop across the Tri-State Area.
Thunderstorms are expected in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut this weekend after severe weather hit the Midwest.
Gov. Mikie Sherrill signed three bills into law Wednesday limiting the power of ICE agents in New Jersey.
A 16-year-old boy is fighting for his life after he was stabbed Tuesday in Hackensack, New Jersey, his family told CBS News New York.
Gov. Mikie Sherrill signed an executive order Tuesday that pushes NJ Transit to improve the rider experience.
ICE agents began patrolling at JFK Airport in NYC and Newark Airport in New Jersey on Monday.
The air traffic control tower at Newark Liberty airport in New Jersey was evacuated early Monday, after a report of smoke inside the tower.
Accused Gilgo Beach serial killer Rex Heuermann is likely to change his plea to guilty when he next appears in court, a source with knowledge of the case tells CBS News New York's Carolyn Gusoff.
A second person was arrested Tuesday in connection with a 2021 acid attack on Long Island college student Nafiah Ikram.
High school students are helping residents in assisted living in Long Island, New York feel a bit more confident with makeovers.
Two of the most storied programs in men's college basketball, St. John's and Kansas, will battle it out later Sunday.
A Long Island teenager accused of killing his ex-girlfriend in November allegedly plotted to burglarize the victim's home.
The New York City Council has passed legislation to allow the NYPD to set up buffer zones around schools and houses of worship.
Deposed Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro and his wife appeared Thursday in federal court in Manhattan. Here's a look at his life behind bars.
A Trump administration official has made new criminal referrals against New York Attorney General Letitia James to federal prosecutors in Miami and Chicago for two cases of possible homeowner's insurance fraud, sources told CBS News.
Gov. Mikie Sherrill signed three bills into law Wednesday limiting the power of ICE agents in New Jersey.
At least 27 early childhood education centers across the city are vacant, NYC's deputy chancellor of the Division of Early Childhood Education said.
What started as a sinus infection left a Long Island teenager fighting for his life, requiring emergency brain surgery.
Older adults in New Jersey recorded the highest number of suspected overdose deaths in 2025, according to the New Jersey Department of Health.
The first case of mpox clade I has been detected in New York City, health officials said Friday. Of the two types of mpox, clade I is known to cause more severe disease and death.
Heights University Hospital, formerly known as Christ Hospital, shuttered its emergency room Saturday night.
New Jersey Sen. Andy Kim is opening up about his father's Alzheimer's diagnosis in hopes of helping others struggling like him to care for their loved ones.
Rapper Megan Thee Stallion made her Broadway debut Tuesday night, adding some of her own big hits to "Moulin Rouge! The Musical."
CBS News announced Friday that CBS News Radio will be shutting down this spring after nearly 100 years of broadcasting, citing "challenging economic realities."
Bodycam video footage of Justin Timberlake's June 2024 DWI arrest on Long Island was released to the media Friday.
Chuck Norris' family said his death at 86 was sudden, but did not share any details on the cause.
ABC has canceled its already filmed season of "The Bachelorette" starring Taylor Frankie Paul after video surfaced of a 2023 incident in which she was charged with assault.
Aaron Judge went hitless on opening day for the first time and struck out four times for the first time since September 2024, but the New York Yankees still produced plenty of offense and beat San Francisco 7-0 in the debut of Giants manager Tony Vitello as the major league season began.
The Toronto Maple Leafs topped the Rangers 4-3 on Wednesday night, eliminating New York from playoff contention.
Major League Baseball returned to New York City on Thursday as the Mets opened their 2026 season with an 11-7 win over the Pirates at Citi Field.
Jack Hughes scored twice in a four-goal first period as New Jersey beat Dallas 6-4, ending the Stars' run without consecutive regulation losses.
The New York Knicks beat the New Orleans Pelicans 121-116 on Tuesday night for their seventh straight victory.
From World War II to modern mixology, women in Brooklyn fought for their place behind the bar. This Women's History Month, their legacy continues to influence the city's nightlife.
A new performing arts venue with a focus on immigrant stories is opening in Upper Manhattan this fall. CBS News New York's Noëlle Lilley got an exclusive tour of the construction that will give The People's Theatre its first home in more than 15 years.
Members of the Apollo Theater, where Kiki Shepard left her mark for 15 years, reflect on her legacy after the Harlem icon's death at age 74.
The Rev. Al Sharpton is calling on New York City to help protect the Merchant's House Museum in Manhattan after a recent discovery revealed connections to the Underground Railroad.
A Harlem school is teaching students how to love, honor and care for their natural hair.
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.
Fire officials from across New York state came together Thursday to craft a plan to pay volunteer firefighters.
CBS News New York's Lonnie Quinn has your seven-day forecast, which will feature more temperatures approaching 70 early next week.
The man convicted in the 1999 murder of a Bronx teenager was finally sentenced Thursday. CBS News New York's Jenna DeAngelis reports.
The New York City Council has passed legislation allowing the NYPD to set up buffer zones around schools and houses of worship, but the bills were slammed by civil liberties advocates. CBS News New York political reporter Marcia Kramer has the story.
In the latest installment of our "Tri-State 250" series, CBS News New York's Dick Brennan speaks exclusively to the woman who's planning the nation's official celebration.
