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According to Suffolk County police, Bitinkunar Patel was working at the Jericho Convenience store in Huntington Friday around 7:20 p.m. when he asked two boys and two girls if they were wearing underwear.
Lawmakers in both Nassau and Suffolk counties have proposed putting ankle bracelets on those who have orders of protection against them in domestic violence cases.
Police on Long Island alleged Friday that a convenience store clerk in Huntington offered children money if they exposed themselves to him.
Friends, family and fellow officers will bid a final farewell to NYPD Officer Brian Moore.
Parents in Nassau County recently received a letter from police, warning them about a man trying to lure young children with candy.
The final farewell for NYPD Officer Brian Moore was heartbreaking for so many in the Massapequa area where he lived.
Long Island wine is known worldwide, but now there's a new kid on the block and it's not a new vintage, it's beer.
The Far Rockaway branch of the Long Island Rail Road was suspended late Friday afternoon, after a train clipped a car in Hewlett.
There is a new twist in the strange case of a woman accused of killing her boyfriend while kayaking on the Hudson River last month.
Nassau County police are looking for a man they said tried to lure girls into his vehicle.
Police in Suffolk County are investigating a fatal hit-and-run accident.
A unique approach matches up troubled veterans with companion dogs – and provides healing for both.
Frustration has been mounting among some Long Island homeowners, as their ears are rattled by planes flying overhead.
Residents in East Setauket are upset over homes being constructed on vacant land. They are worried the cesspools attached to the homes may ruin the groundwater.
A 23-year-old Long Island man accused of raping and terrorizing a woman nearly three years ago has been sentenced to 25 years in prison under a plea deal.
Surveillance video captured the moment a New York school security guard saved a choking first grader.
New York state is taking legal action against the Trump administration for halting construction of five offshore wind farms.
Some union nurses say if they don't reach deals on a new contract by Monday, nearly 16,000 nurses could walk off the job.
In at least one video posted to social media, the pro-Palestinian demonstrators appear to be chanting their support of Hamas.
It happened at around 3 p.m. Friday inside Alex Deli & Grocery, which is located at Flatbush and Newkirk avenues.
Get ready for a wet and soggy weekend in the New York City area.
Investigators said the victim was struck by a bullet inside his Danbury, Connecticut, home, and it came from the unit next door.
Enjoy the spring preview while it lasts because umbrellas will be your best friend this weekend!
It will feel more like March than January.
While Tuesday may have some bumps, the trend is toward milder, more pleasant weather.
Get ready for a wet and soggy weekend in the New York City area.
New Jersey has confirmed its first pediatric flu death of the 2025-26 season, which health leaders warn has been seeing cases spread at alarming rates.
Police say a rock was thrown at a school bus on the New Jersey Turnpike, shattering a window and seriously injuring a young child.
New Jersey has joined a growing list of states limiting students' cellphone use during the school day.
Enjoy the spring preview while it lasts because umbrellas will be your best friend this weekend!
New York state is taking legal action against the Trump administration for halting construction of five offshore wind farms.
Get ready for a wet and soggy weekend in the New York City area.
Enjoy the spring preview while it lasts because umbrellas will be your best friend this weekend!
John Pillaccio, accused in the fatal stabbing of a CVS employee on Long Island on Christmas Day, appeared before a judge on Wednesday.
It will feel more like March than January.
A federal judge has temporarily blocked HHS from halting $10 billion in social services funding to five states, a move the agency argued was necessary to crack down on fraud — but the states called unconstitutional.
Legislation would protect and expand hunger programs and improve benefit security as New York pantries see rising demand.
Electric vehicles could soon be in the crosshairs of Congress, with a new bill that would force more rigorous safety standards.
The White House shared video showing a different angle of Renee Nicole Good's shooting by an ICE agent in Minneapolis and the moments that led up to it, as the investigation continues.
Actor and podcast host Michael Rapaport said he will be running for New York City mayor in 2029.
New Jersey has confirmed its first pediatric flu death of the 2025-26 season, which health leaders warn has been seeing cases spread at alarming rates.
A potentially deadly and drug-resistant fungus is spreading nationwide, including New York and New Jersey.
Brooklyn-based Maimonides Health is merging with NYC Health + Hospitals, New York City health leaders announced.
New Jersey state health officials are warning of potential measles exposures at Newark Liberty International Airport before Christmas.
Thousands of new flu cases in New York led to a 38% jump from the previous week, according to state health officials.
Video of an angry confrontation during intermission at a performance of "Mamma Mia!" on Broadway is going viral on social media.
Weinstein's defense attorney told the judge he'd like to pursue plea negotiations after last year's mistrial on a rape charge.
The annual festival will return to Queens this summer, running from June 5-7 at Flushing Meadows-Corona Park.
Theater fans get the opportunity to buy 2-for-1 tickets to 26 Broadway shows.
Nikki Glaser is hosting the Golden Globes for a second time and told CBS Mornings about the challenges of picking the perfect jokes.
James Harden scored 31 points, Kawhi Leonard had 26 and the Clippers beat the Nets 121-105 on Friday night.
Filip Forsberg scored the only goal in a shootout to lift the Predators over the Islanders 2-1 on Thursday night.
The Buffalo Sabres beat the New York Rangers 5-2 on Thursday night to give them 12 victories in their past 13 games.
The Pittsburgh Penguins beat the New Jersey Devils 4-1 on Thursday night for their sixth straight victory.
Paolo Banchero banked in a 3-pointer from the top of the key at the overtime buzzer to give the Magic a 104-103 victory over the Nets on Wednesday.
Legislation would protect and expand hunger programs and improve benefit security as New York pantries see rising demand.
The people and businesses of Ridgewood, Queens, have banded together to help those impacted by the recent apartment building fire.
Student athletes at a high school in Queens have won both state and national video game championships.
Thousands of teachers across New York are participating in a statewide campaign demanding pension reform.
For the 48th year, El Museo del Barrio hosted a parade in East Harlem for Three Kings' Day.
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.
CBS News New York's Lonnie Quinn has your First Alert Forecast for January 9 at 11 p.m.
Cellphone video shows a deer getting caught in a backyard zip line in Brookhaven, Long Island.
A protest outside a Queens synagogue is leading to concern in the Jewish community and some questions about the response from Mayor Zohran Mamdani. CBS News New York's Ali Bauman reports.
An arrest has been made after a rock was thrown through a school bus window on the New Jersey Turnpike, seriously injuring a student on board.
Four years ago Friday, one of the deadliest residential fires in U.S. history struck the Bronx. Seventeen people, including eight children, were killed in the tragic Twin Parks apartment fire. CBS News New York's Andrew Ramos was there as the community gathered to reflect and mourn.
