Queens Man Killed In Crash That Flipped Tractor-Trailer On Long Island Expressway
Sergio Vargas was driving east when his car hit the tractor trailer around 5:10 a.m., causing the truck to flip, police said.
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Sergio Vargas was driving east when his car hit the tractor trailer around 5:10 a.m., causing the truck to flip, police said.
Police said Franklin Ulloa, of Washington Avenue, heard a baby crying and went outside to find the girl in a shoe box with a bottle of milk.
Residents of a Long Island community are hoping a planned demolition project helps bring an end to gang violence in the area.
About $1 million in state funds have been secured for the installation and maintenance of cameras which will be placed throughout 20 locations in Brentwood.
The remains of a fifth teenager have been discovered in a Long Island community shaken by gang-related violence.
Police responded to a 911 call about a man lying in the street on American Boulevard around 11:58 p.m. Authorities said the man, identified as Dewann Stacks, was beaten in the head.
Police said they received a call Wednesday night about people dressed up as clowns, jumping in front of cars in Brentwood. Authorities also got a call about a person dressed as a clown in North Babylon.
The investigation into a string of teenage murders continued in Brentwood, Long Island Tuesday, and police said progress is being made.
There was more heartache in Brentwood on Friday, after police positively identified a fourth victim in what they believe is a string of gang violence.
Investigators believe the abandoned Pilgrim State Psychiatric Hospital in Brentwood could also be a gang burial ground. Four sets of human remains have been discovered in a wooded area near the facility in the past two weeks.
Suffolk County police on Wednesday uncovered human remains in Brentwood, for the second time in less than a week.
A candlelight vigil was held Friday evening for two teenage girls whose bodies were discovered brutally beaten and cut a few hundred feet apart on Long Island.
Suffolk County police are devoting all possible resources into the murders of two teenage girls, whose bodies were found blocks apart in Brentwood.
Homicide detectives are investigating the death of a 15-year-old girl in Brentwood.
According to authorities, the incident occurred after the teen came on school property to confront a member of the school's football team, which then resulted in an altercation.
A boy from Long Island has made what might be termed a miraculous recovery after being hit by a car in January.
A routine ride in a car to drop off a babysitter ended tragically in a deadly crash on Long Island this week.
A woman was arrested and charged late Thursday with holding up a Brentwood, Long Island bank while wearing a hot pink scarf.
Arlyn Vanegas-Luna was found unresponsive around 4:30 p.m. in her next door neighbor's backyard pool, Suffolk County police said.
Authorities said they have seized a small pet monkey from a Suffolk County home because the owner did not have a required permit.
Police found 17 ounces of "gummy bear" candies that were infused with marijuana resin while the suspect was pulled over at a traffic stop.
Opening statements were made Tuesday, in a highly publicized case of alleged toxic dumping on Long Island.
Police on Long Island say they've opened a homicide investigation after a man was found dead in a wooded area in Brentwood.
A police officer helped revive a 10-year-old boy who was found unresponsive at a school playground in Long Island.
Anil John, 17, had dreams of a career in computer science and had just started classes at Suffolk County Community College.
A woman died after an argument turned violent, and she was stabbed multiple times in Lincoln Terrace Park.
There are mounting questions and frustration over New York City's pied-à-terre tax, and they're not likely to end soon.
With their 2-1 win over the Padres on Monday night, the Mets have now won 10 of 13.
Residents in Keyport, New Jersey, have been saying for months they fear a cancer cluster in their community that sits near a former landfill and aircraft hub.
There was a pair of protests Monday in Jersey City, New Jersey, including one against Mayor James Solomon's proposed 15.5% tax hike due to a deficit he blames on the past administration.
A woman died after an argument turned violent, and she was stabbed multiple times in Lincoln Terrace Park.
There are mounting questions and frustration over New York City's pied-à-terre tax, and they're not likely to end soon.
Mount Vernon Mayor Shawyn Patterson-Howard is sharing her gratitude after surviving two life-threatening health challenges.
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.
Luigi Mangione's New York state trial on second-degree murder charges is being delayed.
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.
The potential for severe storms and downpours returns to the Tri-State Area Monday as sweltering temperatures continue.
Monday will be a First Alert Weather Day due to the possibility of afternoon and evening thunderstorms and high heat indices near 100 degrees.
Residents in Keyport, New Jersey, have been saying for months they fear a cancer cluster in their community that sits near a former landfill and aircraft hub.
There was a pair of protests Monday in Jersey City, New Jersey, including one against Mayor James Solomon's proposed 15.5% tax hike due to a deficit he blames on the past administration.
Amtrak is reopening part of the 116-year-old East River Tunnel that underwent major renovations after being damaged by Hurricane Sandy in 2012.
Rainy weather returns to the New York City area Sunday, bringing with it the threat of flooding.
A Newark Police sergeant in an unmarked SUV was following a driver who then fatally struck a teenage pedestrian, officials say.
There was a gathering Monday in the Long Island town of Shirley to denounce the words of hate scrawled on a banner. CBS News New York's Carolyn Gusoff has the story.
Elected officials and Islamic leaders on Long Island gathered Monday to condemn an act of hate that took place over the weekend.
Elected officials and Islamic leaders on Long Island gathered Monday to condemn an act of hate that took place over the weekend. CBS News New York's Carolyn Gusoff reports.
A double shooting in Hempstead has been ruled a murder-suicide, Nassau County Police say.
The third annual Black Wall Street Festival was held Saturday afternoon in Hempstead.
There are mounting questions and frustration over New York City's pied-à-terre tax, and they're not likely to end soon.
There was a pair of protests Monday in Jersey City, New Jersey, including one against Mayor James Solomon's proposed 15.5% tax hike due to a deficit he blames on the past administration.
Randy Mastro, a former federal prosecutor who has held high City Hall posts in two administrations, is raising the issue of open primaries, where all registered voters can participate regardless of party affiliation.
Americans think more young people in office would make politics better.
President Trump headed to Long Island Friday to campaign with Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman, whom he has endorsed for governor of New York.
Two more deaths have been reported in connection to the Legionnaires' disease cluster on the Upper East Side, health officials said Friday.
Jones Beach is back open for swimmers after it was prohibited due to elevated bacterial levels. The rare shutdown took place from Thursday afternoon through midday Friday.
New Yorkers who buy their own health insurance could pay more as insurers file requests with the State Department of Financial Services to increase premiums.
In a wide-ranging interview with the CBS News partner BBC News, Hunter Biden grew emotional as he discussed his father's condition, describing it as very sad to watch.
The New York Hotel and Gaming Trades Council claims The High Line Hotel tested positive for Legionella bacteria twice this summer.
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.
Actor and comedian Bowen Yang will portray Mary Todd Lincoln in Broadway's "Oh, Mary!" for a limited 12-week run starting in September.
Designer John Galliano is known for his theatrical and dramatic designs, but his legacy is also marked by antisemitic and racist comments.
With their 2-1 win over the Padres on Monday night, the Mets have now won 10 of 13.
Bruno Damiani scored his first two goals of the season, and the Philadelphia Union rallied from two goals down to beat New York City FC 3-2 on Sunday night at Yankee Stadium.
Christian Scott pitched into the seventh inning and Luis Torrens hit a two-run homer Sunday, helping the surging Mets to a 4-3 win over the Nationals and a three-game series sweep.
Ben Rice hit a tiebreaking home run in the 10th inning and the Yankees beat the Blue Jays 4-3 on Sunday to avoid a three-game sweep.
One of Tommy John's biggest legacies to MLB was his comeback elbow reconstruction surgery that now bears his name.
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.
Some residents of a Queens building say a temporary boiler truck parked outside has become a nearly two-year fixture, emitting smoke they say drifts into their homes.
Harlem Week 2026 brings past and present Harlemites together to honor the neighborhood's legacy.
Parents in Harlem say their children's walk to summer camp is littered with trash, illegal dumping and a growing encampment.
A specialized program from God's Love We Deliver is serving nearly 400 veterans with medically tailored meals, while helping combat isolation and ease the challenges of life after military service.
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.
Corning in New York, Essex in Connecticut and Cape May in New Jersey are all in the running for best Christmas town.
Paramount wants the 12 states that are suing to post a $1.9 billion bond to cover financial losses while the $111 billion merger is stuck on hold pending a trial.
New York City residents who have questions and frustrations over the city's pied-à-terre will be able to voice their concerns Tuesday. CBS News New York's Aziza Shuler reports.
An argument turned deadly after a woman was stabbed multiple times in a park in Crown Heights, Brooklyn. CBS News New York's Christina Fan reports.
It's going to be a partly cloudy, warm and humid Tuesday across the Tri-State Area. CBS News New York Meteorologist Tony Sadiku has the forecast.
