Rally held in Albany to lower N.Y.'s BAC threshold from .08 to .05
Clutching photos of loved ones killed, the group advocated to lower the threshold for DWI from .08 to .05 in New York.
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Clutching photos of loved ones killed, the group advocated to lower the threshold for DWI from .08 to .05 in New York.
Clutching photos of loved ones killed, the group advocated to lower the threshold for DWI from .08 to .05 in New York. CBS New York's Alice Gainer reports.
Nearly five years ago, Andrew McMorris, 12, and his Boy Scout troop were hiking on Long Island when he was hit.
The parents of a Boy Scout killed by a convicted drunk driver say the child's death was 100% preventable. As CBS New York's Jennifer McLogan reports, the family is now partnering with a drunk driving campaign that begins with increased DWI patrols and checkpoints this Fourth of July.
More than 30 percent of fatal crashes in New York are alcohol-related, according to state data.
It's opening was delayed for a year due to the coronavirus pandemic, but finally a labor of love has been completed on Long Island.
A man convicted in a drunk-driving crash that killed a Boy Scout on Long Island was sentenced to prison on Wednesday.
Thomas Murphy was found guilty of aggravated vehicular homicide for the death of 12-year-old Boy Scout Andrew McMorris in Manorville on Sept. 30, 2018.
Emotions ran high in a Suffolk County courtroom on Wednesday at a hearing for the man convicted of drunk driving and killing a Boy Scout two years ago.
Thomas Murphy was found guilty last month of aggravated vehicular homicide and second-degree manslaughter.
Thomas Murphy was in court Tuesday to hear a judge deny his request to dismiss the charges.
The verdict was reached during the first full day of deliberations.
It was a trial filled with gut-wrenching testimony, tears and overwhelming emotion.
The defense calls the death of 12-year-old Andrew McMorris a tragic car accident. But prosecutors say a drunk driver drove off the road, turning a dream day into a nightmare.
The defense continued its case Thursday in the drunk driving trial of Thomas Murphy, the Holbrook man accused of striking and killing 12-year-old Boy Scout Andrew McMorris.
Thomas Murphy is accused of being legally drunk hours after the crash when his blood was drawn, but a defense expert testified that reading was flawed.
The courtroom was packed Thursday to hear heartwrenching testimony in the drunk driving trial of the man who hit and killed a Boy Scout last year.
A judge denied a motion for a mistrial, but indicated that he will drop four of the top counts Thomas Murphy is facing because they are "not legally sustainable" and "there is a built in reasonable doubt."
Witness after witness described the Boy Scout hike through Suffolk County that turned into their worst nightmare last year.
There was key testimony Wednesday in the trial of the driver who allegedly plowed into a pack of Boy Scouts last year, killing one of them.
It was a packed courtroom on Tuesday and a jury heard two opposite narratives during opening statements in the trial of a driver who admits he killed a Long Island Boy Scout, but says it wasn't a crime.
The day-long memorial hike brought comfort and solace to Andrew's mother, Alisa, and father, John.
Emotions ran high in a Suffolk County courthouse Tuesday during a pretrial hearing in the alleged drunk-driving death of a Boy Scout last year.
Thomas Murphy rejected a plea deal in the case Thursday.
Thomas Murphy, of Holbrook, is charged with running into a group of Boy Scouts, killing one them last fall.
New Jersey officials are once again urging World Cup ticket holders to lean on public transportation to get to Tuesday's match between France and Senegal.
The Mets fell behind by nine runs through two innings and never came close to recovering in an eventual 12-0 loss to the Reds on Monday night.
Controversy is swirling in one Long Island village after Pride flags were taken down just as celebrations were ramping up. The move followed complaints about them hanging above banners honoring local military heroes.
The Bronx district attorney and NYPD say they have taken a major step in arresting dozens of people for allegedly selling drugs at all hours of the day.
New York City's top officials promise a robust security plan for the New York Knicks championship parade, which is expected to be one of the biggest in the city's history.
New Jersey officials are once again urging World Cup ticket holders to lean on public transportation to get to Tuesday's match between France and Senegal.
Controversy is swirling in one Long Island village after Pride flags were taken down just as celebrations were ramping up. The move followed complaints about them hanging above banners honoring local military heroes.
The Bronx district attorney and NYPD say they have taken a major step in arresting dozens of people for allegedly selling drugs at all hours of the day.
New York City's top officials promise a robust security plan for the New York Knicks championship parade, which is expected to be one of the biggest in the city's history.
A vending machine in Coney Island is offering something unusual alongside the neighborhood's classic attractions: original artwork from local artists.
Dangerous heat is building across the Tri-State Area with the threat of severe storms, making Thursday and Friday First Alert Weather Days.
Thursday and Friday will be First Alert Weather Days in the New York City area, with high temperatures and the chance for strong storms.
The Stamford Fire Department said high winds ripped the 3,000-square-foot flag off the pole atop the WWE building and sent it flying into electrical wires.
Storms hit the New York City area on Saturday, bringing damaging winds, hail and downpours across the region.
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.
New Jersey officials are once again urging World Cup ticket holders to lean on public transportation to get to Tuesday's match between France and Senegal.
The FBI is investigating after a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent was struck by a vehicle and then opened fire in New Jersey on Monday morning.
Vinícius Júnior scored an equalizing goal in the 32nd minute to give five-time champion Brazil a 1-1 draw against Morocco.
Traffic will be impacted in Midtown Manhattan as the city initiates shuttle bus corridors and street closures to accommodate World Cup ticketholders.
Ten of the 16 stadiums hosting Men's World Cup matches across North America are using Rutgers turfgrass, which is bred at a sprawling 300-acre research farm in Freehold.
Controversy is swirling in one Long Island village after Pride flags were taken down just as celebrations were ramping up. The move followed complaints about them hanging above banners honoring local military heroes.
After a 10-year fight, a Long Island mother's push for family court reforms is nearing the finish line.
Severe weather and storm threats return to the New York City area on Sunday.
The man accused of driving drunk and killing a Nassau County police officer in January has changed his plea to guilty.
Long Island reporter Jennifer McLogan was presented with a Lifetime Achievement Award at the 2026 Folio Awards Luncheon.
The U.S. and Iran are expected to meet for a signing ceremony on Friday, June 19, in Switzerland, Pakistan's prime minister said.
The U.S. military has killed Niño Guerrero, the alleged leader of Venezuela-based gang Tren de Aragua, President Trump announced Friday.
Paramount Skydance's $110 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery would not harm U.S. consumers or weaken competition, DOJ antitrust enforcers said.
After a 10-year fight, a Long Island mother's push for family court reforms is nearing the finish line.
A federal appellate court denied a last-minute attempt by the Trump administration to stop the removal of President Trump's name from the Kennedy Center on Friday.
New York broadcast giant Bill Ritter announced Friday he is stepping down from the WABC anchor desk after being diagnosed with early stage Alzheimer's.
For half a century, The Valerie Fund has been dedicated to providing care to children with cancer and blood disorders.
A New Jersey nonprofit called The Valerie Fund is celebrating 50 years of providing comprehensive care to children with cancer and blood disorders.
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.
New York broadcast giant Bill Ritter announced Friday he is stepping down from the WABC anchor desk after being diagnosed with early stage Alzheimer's.
Taylor Swift attended Game 4 of the NBA Finals between the Knicks and Spurs at Madison Square Garden on Wednesday.
"Schmigadoon!" — which was tied for the most nominations, with 12 — won Best Musical, and "Liberation" took home the honor of Best Play at the 2026 Tony Awards.
The Broadway revival of the musical (nominated for 11 Tony Awards) depicts drama, joy and heartbreak in the pursuit of the American Dream at the turn of the 20th century, with parallels to the contemporary world, from issues of race to the immigrant experience.
Madonna performed a surprise concert in Times Square weeks before the release of her "Confessions II" album.
New Jersey officials are once again urging World Cup ticket holders to lean on public transportation to get to Tuesday's match between France and Senegal.
The Mets fell behind by nine runs through two innings and never came close to recovering in an eventual 12-0 loss to the Reds on Monday night.
New York City's top officials promise a robust security plan for the New York Knicks championship parade, which is expected to be one of the biggest in the city's history.
Kevin Hart and Stephen A. Smith say Spike Lee deserves a championship ring from the Knicks. Rings are typically given to players, coaches and executives.
Knicks fans in New York City are still celebrating after the big win as they look forward to the ticker-tape parade Thursday.
A vending machine in Coney Island is offering something unusual alongside the neighborhood's classic attractions: original artwork from local artists.
A years-long battle is intensifying over the future of an old rail line in Queens that was abandoned after a fire over 50 years ago.
Harlem's historic Cotton Club recently announced it was up for sale. The news comes as jazz clubs across the borough disappear.
Jasir Gipson was shot by a stray bullet at 5 years old while walking with his mother. More than a decade later, he's graduating from high school with nothing but a smile.
Garbage piling up near freight train tracks is frustrating many Maspeth residents.
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.
Harlem has a strong Senegalese community with many fans excited for the historical game against France on Tuesday in New Jersey. CBS News New York's Luis Miguel Echegaray reports.
Luigi Mangione is being tried on federal and state charges for the shooting death of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson.
The city is treating the ticker-tape parade like other major events, bringing in counter-terrorism resources. CBS News New York's Christina Fan reports.
Tuesday's World Cup match in New Jersey is expected to create a ripple effect across the entire region. CBS News New York's Elijah Westbrook reports.
It's a clear and comfortable morning with highs reaching into the upper 70s throughout the day. Showers and storms are on deck later in the week. CBS News New York Meteorologist Tony Sadiku has the forecast.
