LI man charged with stabbing wife, 2-year-old daughter to death
Police say the stabbing happened just before 5 p.m. Sunday at the family's home on Jefferson Avenue in Brentwood.
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LI man charged with stabbing wife, daughter to death
The Suffolk County man is facing two counts of murder in the deadly stabbing of his wife and 2-year-old daughter.
Garbage truck involved in crash on LIE Service Road in Islandia
At least three vehicles were involved. CBS2's Jim Smith was in Chopper 2 over the scene.
Graffiti in Brentwood skate park angers Town of Islip leaders
After examining video, Suffolk County Police believe some of the tags were created in broad daylight.
Volunteers repair Brentwood VFW post
A major cleanup project is underway to day a VFW post on Long Island.
Valerie Owusu, Emmanuel Addae charged with murder in 5-year-old King Owusu's death
The death of a 5-year-old child who was found unresponsive and unable to move on Long Island in 2021 has now been deemed a murder. The boy's own mother and her boyfriend are the suspects; CBS2's Jennifer McLogan reports.
Mother, boyfriend facing murder charges for boy's death
Suffolk County police announced the arrests Friday morning after the boy died last year.
Mother, boyfriend charged in boy's death
Suffolk County police share details on the investigation.
Mother, boyfriend charged with murder of 5-year-old boy on Long Island
Police say the autopsy revealed 5-year-old King Owusu suffered blunt force trauma on his body.
L.I. Republicans push for law requiring bail in arson cases
Calls to roll back bail reform come amid a litany of high-profile cases.
Long Island Veterans' Halls Struggling To Stay Open After Losing Money During Pandemic
Barely hanging on before the pandemic, COVID claimed members' lives and vital revenue from banquets.
Suffolk County Boosting Police Force With Federal COVID Aid Amid Retirements And Growing Interest From NYPD Members
Suffolk is funding the police by increasing its ranks by more than 10% and training more than 700 new recruits.
Suffolk Police: Ganessa Gordon, 18, Reported Missing In Brentwood
It's possible Gordon traveled with a male acquaintance to Jersey City, police said.
Suffolk Police: Man Killed In Hit-And-Run On Long Island Expressway In Brentwood
The alleged hit-and-run driver fled the scene on foot, according to police.
'Brentwood, Do Better': Some Long Island Parents Not Satisfied With Quality Of School Lunches Being Served To Students
Brentwood Superintendent Richard Loeschner says the district is having trouble getting certain foods and items thanks to a supply chain problem created by the pandemic.
Christian Lopez, 27, Charged With DWAI In Crash That Killed 1, Injured 7 In Brentwood
Police charged 27-year-old Christian Lopez with driving while ability impaired for the crash that killed 57-year-old Soraida Polanco and injured seven others.
Person Seriously Hurt In Crash On Motor Parkway In Brentwood
It happened on Motor Parkway and Marcus Boulevard near the Brentwood-Hauppauge border.
Suffolk Police: NYPD Officer Grazed By Bullet After More Than 30 Shots Fired Into Her Long Island Home
An off-duty NYPD cop narrowly escaped serious injury when she was grazed in the head by a bullet meant for someone else.
New York AG: 8 Waste Removal Companies Will Pay Total Of $600,000 In Restitution For Illegal Dumping In Brentwood
It was an environmental catastrophe. A public park was poisoned with asbestos, metals and other toxins.
Long Island Mosque Vandalized With Graffiti, Religious Flag Burned
Police said two suspects entered a fenced-in area, burned a religious flag and painted graffiti on the base of the flag.
Police: Cocaine, Fentanyl, Loaded Guns Found During Bust At Channel Daycare On Long Island
Suffolk County Police conducted a narcotics investigation into Channel Daycare in Bay Shore after receiving information from the community and discovered narcotics were being dealt out of the home.
New York State Police Trooper Dies 3 Years After Serious Crash On Long Island Expressway
Trooper Joseph J. Gallagher was severely injured as he assisted a disabled motorist on an overpass connecting the LIE to the Sagtikos Parkway on Dec. 18, 2017.
Brentwood Residents Oppose Plans To Bring Garbage Facility To Neighborhood
This is the community with some of Long Island's highest COVID numbers, tragic MS-13 student murders, and a park shut down after illegal dumping.
Quick-Thinking Teen Helps Save Life After House Catches Fire In Brentwood
Suffolk County police say the fire was reported around 11:15 a.m. on St. Peters Drive in Brentwood.
Mother Of 3 Accused Of Driving Drunk With Children In Car, Crashing SUV Into Home On Long Island
A Long Island mother is accused of drunkenly driving a car with her three children inside and crashing into a house in Brentwood.
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Ms. Lonnie following in the footsteps of South Bronx legend Ms. Fox to help the community
Residents say Ms. Lonnie is following in the footsteps of Ms. Fox, a legendary Bronx native who worked her whole life to better the community.
Kareem Flake faces sentencing for 2020 death of Destini Smothers
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Actor Michael Gambon, who played Harry Potter's Dumbledore, dies at 82
Michael Gambon, the British-Irish actor who portrayed Dumbledore in the latter 6 of the 8 "Harry Potter" movies, has died after a bout of pneumonia.
How to celebrate Oktoberfest right here at home
You don't have to travel abroad to take part in the annual tradition, there are plenty of places raising a glass right here.
First Alert Weather: Clouds increase today, showers later tonight
We'll see more clouds and some late showers today, with highs in the 60s. Then, we're tracking heavy rain for the Friday morning commute.
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First Alert Weather: Clouds increase today, showers later tonight
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Working coming along on North Portal Bridge for NJ commuters
The more-than-century-old bridge over the Hackensack River has always had to swing open when boats that can't fit underneath need to pass.
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First Alert Weather: Clouds increase today, showers later tonight
We'll see more clouds and some late showers today, with highs in the 60s. Then, we're tracking heavy rain for the Friday morning commute.
Where to see fall foliage near NYC in 2023
For fall foliage, from the Catskills to Central Park in New York and beyond, check out some maps to help you find the best spots.
First Alert Weather: Pick of the week as sunshine finally returns
Today will be mostly sunny with highs in the 60s -- our pick of the week.
First Alert Weather: Cool and breezy with lingering rain showers
We're in for another breezy day with lingering drizzle and highs in the low 60s.
First Alert Forecast: Yellow Alert Sunday as Ophelia's remnants soak our area
While what Ophelia delivers won't be as intense as what was seen on Saturday, it's enough to warrant a Yellow Alert for all of Sunday.
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First Alert Weather: Clouds increase today, showers later tonight
We'll see more clouds and some late showers today, with highs in the 60s. Then, we're tracking heavy rain for the Friday morning commute.
Working coming along on North Portal Bridge for NJ commuters
The more-than-century-old bridge over the Hackensack River has always had to swing open when boats that can't fit underneath need to pass.
Is USPS doing all it can to stop change-of-address fraud?
The agency said it would check IDs to prevent ID theft, but investigative reporter Tim McNicholas discovered a loophole.
Where to see fall foliage near NYC in 2023
For fall foliage, from the Catskills to Central Park in New York and beyond, check out some maps to help you find the best spots.
First Alert Weather: Pick of the week as sunshine finally returns
Today will be mostly sunny with highs in the 60s -- our pick of the week.
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Prosecutors: Rex Heuermann's cheek swab matches DNA found on pizza box
The Gilgo Beach murder suspect told a judge Wednesday he spends two to three hours a day reviewing evidence in the case.
Funeral held for retired Farmingdale teacher Beatrice Ferrari
The 77-year-old retired history teacher was a volunteer chaperone on the bus that was headed to band camp in Pennsylvania when it overturned last Thursday on I-84 near Wawayanda.
Scientists exploring how AI could help ease traffic on LIE
Data shows drivers across America are dealing with longer commute times, as cars are crawling back post-pandemic.
L.I. radio station works with nonprofit to help Latino community
Thanks to a radio station, a law firm and a nonprofit coming together, more people are getting the help they need.
Long Island wearing green to support Farmingdale High School
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Gov. Hochul shoots down Texas gov's advice on asylum seeker crisis
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McCarthy says he doesn't "see the support" in House for Senate funding measure
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Sen. Bob Menendez pleads not guilty to federal bribery charges
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NYPD swears in Dr. Lynn O'Connor, first Black female police surgeon
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CDC to avoid "scare tactic" in new effort to reset flu shot expectations
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Actor Michael Gambon, who played Harry Potter's Dumbledore, dies at 82
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Leslie Odom Jr.-led revival of "Purlie Victorious" set to open on Broadway
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Bruce Springsteen postpones remaining 2023 tour dates
Rock legend Bruce Springsteen announced that he has postponed his remaining tour dates in 2023 as he receives treatment for peptic ulcer disease.
"Survivor" returns for season 45 Wednesday, Sept. 27 at 8 p.m. ET
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"Blue Beetle" tells story of Latino superhero and his family
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Yankees' Gerrit Cole bolsters case for Cy Young Award, blanks Blue Jays
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Colin Kaepernick asks to join New York Jets' practice squad
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Austin Wells' 2-run blast in 9th lifts Yankees over Blue Jays
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Yankees overcome multiple deficits, defeat D-backs and take series
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Mail theft continues in Astoria, leaving residents perplexed
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NYPD data appears to show racial disparities in traffic stops
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