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The man showed the girls a box of condoms, asked them if they would appear in an adult video with him and then showed them pornographic images on his cellphone, authorities said.
After the Westbury community came together and fought the plan to bring a casino to their neighborhood, a lawmaker has proposed a bill that would halt gaming facilities in Nassau and Suffolk counties.
A Long Island woman claims she had a nightmare cab ride in Manhattan and is now suing for financial damages.
Stamford-Norwalk ranked third, Westchester County was fifth, and New York City eighth.
A state lawmaker is introducing new legislation to prohibit the Off-Track Betting Corporation from building gambling parlors on Long Island.
The bitter cold weather that has hammered the Tri-State Area for weeks has been keeping some people very busy, especially in the insurance and home repair field.
Adorable 8-year-old Lucky, a King Charles Cavalier, is caught in the middle of a canine custody fight of sorts.
Congress has until Friday to pass a $40 billion spending bill for the Department of Homeland Security or it will shut down.
A coalition of union and business leaders and elected officials gathered Monday to urge state lawmakers and the governor to dedicate more money to rebuilding Long Island's roads and bridges.
Ryan Flanagan was listed in stable condition in the intensive care unit with burns to her lower extremities.
Sen. Charles Schumer is urging the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development to reverse its denial of thousands of dollars in assistance for Liberty Village in Amityville to cover the cost of rent and support services.
Suffolk County Police said a Chevrolet Trailblazer driven by Neil Wade was headed eastbound on the LIE between exits 48 and 49 around 3 a.m. when his vehicle hit a patch of ice and struck the center divider.
A group of Jewish high school students from Long Island got a special meeting with Pope Francis.
Twomey had been stopped on the Northern State Parkway in Lake Success on Feb. 15 and was arrested on drug and driving charges.
Southold Town police said the 44-year-old had been living in the detached garage of a seasonal property in Greenport.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani unveiled a plan to repair the BQE with temporary bypasses to keep traffic moving during construction.
A fire broke out at a Brooklyn apartment building as police officers were investigating calls for a possible dead body.
A Bronx mother of three lost nearly everything after a devastating fire. A complete stranger saw her story and decided he had to help.
A nice stretch of weather kicks off the week in the New York City area before a heightened chance of rain returns.
The NYPD is looking for a hit-and-run driver who they say fatally struck a woman in Greenwich Village early Sunday morning.
A nice stretch of weather kicks off the week in the New York City area before a heightened chance of rain returns.
Along with the increasingly humid conditions comes another chance of showers and storms overnight Saturday into Sunday.
Rainy weather returns to the New York City area Sunday, bringing with it the threat of flooding.
Bayonne, New Jersey, is heading to the Little League World Series after beating Darien, Connecticut, in the Metro Region Tournament on Friday.
We're in great shape on this Friday as we gear up for another weekend.
A New Jersey woman is trying to understand how a shocking message was left on her birthday dessert at a local restaurant.
A small earthquake was detected in Morris County, New Jersey, on Saturday, officials say.
A nice stretch of weather kicks off the week in the New York City area before a heightened chance of rain returns.
The boys from Bayonne, New Jersey, had their first loss of the season Sunday, but their Little League World Series journey isn't over yet.
The Keasbey Fire Department in Woodbridge Township, which first organized 118 years ago, is set to close in October.
A funeral was held Sunday for a Long Island woman who died after her SUV plunged into a backyard pool.
Suffolk County Police say officers rescued a family from a boat that ran aground in the mouth of the Fire Island Inlet early Sunday morning.
Long Island's Sun and Surf Beach Club remained closed Saturday, two days after it was ravaged by a tornado.
Long Island's Sun and Surf Beach Club remained closed Saturday, two days after it was ravaged by a tornado. CBS News New York's Kristie Keleshian reports.
Cleanup efforts continue this weekend on Long Island after an EF-1 tornado hit the area Thursday. CBS News New York's Kristie Keleshian reports.
The meeting came with Democrats expected to take control of the House in the November elections, which would put Jeffries in line to become the next House speaker.
Neel Kashkari, president of the Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis, said the tariff fight with Canada could extend U.S. inflation, should the tense trade dynamic between the historically allied countries continue.
President Trump and first lady Melania Trump began the Freedom 250 Grand Prix IndyCar race through the streets of Washington, D.C, with a slow lap around the course.
U.S. Army Secretary Dan Driscoll is considering stepping down from his post by the end of the year, two people familiar with the matter told CBS News Saturday.
The U.S. and Canada have wrangled for decades over trade, and somehow, they still managed to remain friends, allies and trading partners.
This year, ER visits for tick bites have increased dramatically, corresponding with a new threat: a rise in Alpha-gal syndrome (AGS), where one bite from a lone star tick can make you violently allergic to red meat. How can you best avoid tick bites?
A New Yorker has tested positive for West Nile virus, the city health department announced Wednesday.
Researchers say an alarming study on cognitive decline is specific to the African American community in Newark, New Jersey.
Moderna and Merck announced study results that reflect a "landmark moment" in treatment for one of the deadliest forms of skin cancer.
Two more deaths have been reported in connection to the Legionnaires' disease cluster on the Upper East Side, health officials said Friday.
"Today, Elwood and I lost a great friend and collaborator, and the world lost one of the most naturally innovative drummers and a great and true son of Texas," ZZ Top's Billy Gibbons said in a statement.
Brian Hickerson and his brother, Zach, made the 911 call that brought first responders to the apartment where Hayden Panettiere was found unresponsive.
Hayden Panettiere, who starred in "Remember the Titans" as a child actor and rose to fame in the series "Heroes," has died at the age of 36. The coroner's office says she was found in cardiac arrest.
The lineup for the 2026 Global Citizen Festival in New York City was announced Thursday.
Latin music stars Marc Anthony, Feid, and others are set to perform at a benefit concert in Miami on August 16.
Defender James Sands made a spectacular goal clearance before scoring in first-half stoppage time to help NYCFC earn a 1-1 draw with the New England Revolution on Sunday.
It was Peters' third walk-off hit of the season.
The New York Yankees pulled away for an 8-3 victory over the Toronto Blue Jays on Sunday.
The boys from Bayonne, New Jersey, had their first loss of the season Sunday, but their Little League World Series journey isn't over yet.
The New York Mets beat the AL Central-leading Chicago White Sox on Saturday night.
The DSNY reported an increase in needle stick injuries for New York City sanitation workers.
A Queens homeowner says that overgrown city trees on her block are creating a safety hazard at night.
Neighbors say Flushing Meadows Corona Park has been falling into disrepair for years.
The owner of a beloved Harlem food truck known for its burgers under $5 is retiring and selling the business.
The historic Art Deco bathhouse at Jacob Riis Park is getting a new life as the Rockaway Ocean Club. But as the long-dormant building reopens, some locals are questioning who will have access to its amenities.
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.
More than 30 rheas, which are large flightless birds, were born at Six Flags Great Adventure in Jackson, New Jersey.
The Trump administration is calling it an "economic D-Day" as they lay out sanctions against governments that work with Iran. CBS News New York's Bradley Blackburn reports.
One man was shot in the head and killed, and another person was hurt after the double shooting at American Best Wings and Pizza in Brownsville, Brooklyn.
Angelina Nikolau and Ivan Kuznetsov will appear in court as they face charges for climbing the Empire State Building on July 1.
A 33-year-old man was found with multiple stab wounds Sunday night in Queens, police said.
