L.I. residents anxious about underwater toxic plume from Brookhaven landfill
Brookhaven town residents are anxious and worried about the underwater toxic plume created by the landfill.
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Brookhaven town residents are anxious and worried about the underwater toxic plume created by the landfill.
An enormous landfill on Long Island is scheduled to close in two years, but Brookhaven residents who live nearby are anxious and worried about the underwater toxic plume the landfill created. CBS News New York's Jennifer McLogan reports.
Cellphone video shows a deer getting caught in a backyard zip line in Brookhaven, Long Island.
Lenny Muzzillo recently suffered a heart attack and stopped breathing for almost seven minutes. On Tuesday, got a visit from the first responders who saved him. CBS News New York's Jennifer McLogan reports.
The Brookhaven town supervisor says the move will save taxpayers' millions. As CBS News New York's Carolyn Gusoff reports, animal advocates are also hailing the decision.
Storms that started on Aug. 18, 2024, wiped out a roadway, cutting off access for homeowners. A look at the area on Wednesday shows not much has changed. CBS News New York's Jennifer McLogan returned to the scene, where frustrations are reaching a boiling point.
Nearly a year after catastrophic flooding in one Long Island neighborhood, local groups are still fighting over who's responsible for getting it fixed and even who owns it.
There's an official finding in the deadly fire at Happy Cat Sanctuary on Long Island, but it leaves many questions unanswered.
Hundreds of cats remain unaccounted for in the deadly fire at Happy Cat Sanctuary on Long Island. The sanctuary's founder Chris Arsenault was killed in the blaze.
Happy Cat Sanctuary owner Chris Arsenault was killed trying to save his cats from a fire on Dourland Road in Medford, Long Island.
A nature lover successfully lobbied to create Long Island's first amphibian crossing, the underground Frog Hollow Tunnel.
Three Long Island fire departments that displayed the Confederate flag have now reached a settlement over alleged discrimination. CBS News New York's Jennifer McLogan covered this story and its impact on the community, and has the latest developments.
Leaders in Nassau and Suffolk counties rolled out a strategy Monday to try and stop congestion pricing.
Supervisors of several towns say the tolling plan in an unnecessary tax and they hope President-elect Donald Trump and the new Congress kill it when they take power in 2025. CBS News New York's Maurice Dubois reports.
Officials say more arrests are coming and new penalties have been proposed for the drivers who take over busy intersections with dangerous stunts. CBS News New York's Carolyn Gusoff reports.
Videos of illegal car racing meetups on Long Island are prompting calls for tougher penalties.
Suffolk County police are putting out a warning after several videos circulated online and one 19-year-old spectator was hurt. CBS News New York's Carolyn Gusoff reports.
CBS News New York first reported this story in August when the collapse happened after severe storms. Carolyn Gusoff reports.
Sunday's storm forced one Long Island family out of their home after their backyard collapsed. They believe the town is at fault and the whole disaster could have been prevented.
Sunday's storm forced one Long Island family out of their home after their backyard collapsed. They believe the town is at fault and the whole disaster could have been prevented. CBS News New York's Alecia Reid reports.
CBS News New York's Carolyn Gusoff has the story from flood-ravaged Stony Brook.
One Long Island town is cracking down on littering. New cameras are on the lookout to catch people dumping garbage, and penalties are going up. CBS New York's Jennifer McLogan reports.
As CBS New York's Carolyn Gusoff reports, the unusual donation will help offset medical bills from a difficult diagnosis for a young son.
The massive 50-acre landfill is surrounded by hamlets that are made up of up to 70% minority residents.
Residents who live near the controversial landfill are demanding an investigation after they say they've gotten sick by toxicity at the dump. CBS New York's Jennifer McLogan reports.
From Long Island to the World Cup, Joe Scally is making his hometown proud playing with the U.S. men's national team.
Club Calvi talks to authors Stephanie Dray and Laura Kamoie about their new book, "A Founding Mother" about Abigail Adams, the wife of President John Adams and the mother of President John Quincy Adams
The NYPD has announced street closures around Madison Square Garden for Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding.
It was not immediately clear how many Delaney Hall detainees were impacted by the air conditioning issue or whether repairs were complete.
New York City Zohran Mamdani remained unperturbed after taking a viral roasting for telling sweat-soaked New Yorkers in the middle of an expected heat wave to set their thermostats to 78° to protect the power grid.
From Long Island to the World Cup, Joe Scally is making his hometown proud playing with the U.S. men's national team.
The NYPD has announced street closures around Madison Square Garden for Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding.
New York City Zohran Mamdani remained unperturbed after taking a viral roasting for telling sweat-soaked New Yorkers in the middle of an expected heat wave to set their thermostats to 78° to protect the power grid.
A fire department vehicle crashed into a Rockland County home early Thursday morning. Six people were taken to the hospital, including four volunteer first responders.
New York City Thursday tied the record high temperature of 100° set on this date in 1966. That was the last time we hit 100° in Central Park was in 2012.
New York City Thursday tied the record high temperature of 100° set on this date in 1966. That was the last time we hit 100° in Central Park was in 2012.
The New York, New Jersey area is preparing for extreme heat as cooling centers, pools, parks and other resources get ready to keep residents cool.
Dangerously hot weather is beginning in the New York City area, with an Extreme Heat Warning about to go into effect.
Monday's severe weather has come and gone, but that doesn't mean the system is leaving the area.
After a tranquil, warm weekend, more turbulent weather lies ahead in the New York City area.
It was not immediately clear how many Delaney Hall detainees were impacted by the air conditioning issue or whether repairs were complete.
New York City Thursday tied the record high temperature of 100° set on this date in 1966. That was the last time we hit 100° in Central Park was in 2012.
Jersey City Mayor James Solomon is now lowering a proposed tax hike from 20% to 15%, but many residents says it's still a painful pill to swallow.
The National Weather Service has issued an Extreme Heat Warning for the entire region through Saturday. Temperatures could feel like 110 degrees or more.
The annual 3% increase affects trains, buses, light rail and the Access Link. It comes as commuters have been dealing with service issues.
From Long Island to the World Cup, Joe Scally is making his hometown proud playing with the U.S. men's national team.
New York City Thursday tied the record high temperature of 100° set on this date in 1966. That was the last time we hit 100° in Central Park was in 2012. CBS News New York's Lonnie Quinn, Doug Williams, Mahsa Saeidi, Dave Carlin and Christine Sloan have team coverage.
New York City Thursday tied the record high temperature of 100° set on this date in 1966. That was the last time we hit 100° in Central Park was in 2012.
Point Lookout and other areas on Lido Beach were immediately red-flagged for swimming after the shark was spotted in the water.
The National Weather Service has issued an Extreme Heat Warning for the entire region through Saturday. Temperatures could feel like 110 degrees or more.
It was not immediately clear how many Delaney Hall detainees were impacted by the air conditioning issue or whether repairs were complete.
New York City Zohran Mamdani remained unperturbed after taking a viral roasting for telling sweat-soaked New Yorkers in the middle of an expected heat wave to set their thermostats to 78° to protect the power grid.
Jersey City Mayor James Solomon is now lowering a proposed tax hike from 20% to 15%, but many residents says it's still a painful pill to swallow.
Investigations are underway into possible fraudulent activity at some of these kinds of facilities across New York, CBS News has learned.
Mayor Zohran Mamdani will give a major speech in front of the George Washington desk at City Hall on Friday morning to mark America's 250th birthday, sources say.
A federal judge has temporarily blocked the Justice Department from executing subpoenas in a criminal probe that sought transgender care records for patients treated at New York hospitals.
An off-duty EMT jumped into action at the Knicks parade Thursday when a man appeared to be suffering from an overdose.
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.
The NYPD has announced street closures around Madison Square Garden for Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding.
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce donated to 20 local and national charities ahead of their wedding Friday.
Two elite event designers shared their thoughts on how Taylor Swift's team might transform Madison Square Garden.
Victor Willis, lead singer of the disco group Village People, whose hit "Y.M.C.A." became a fixture at rallies for President Trump, has died at the age of 74, his wife and the band said.
Taylor Swift has had a decadeslong history with Madison Square Garden, performing there as early as 2003 and even celebrating her 30th birthday at the venue.
Folarin Balogun got the scoring going with a goal in the 45th minute, but was sent off with a controversial red card in the 64th minute.
Camilo Doval forced in the go-ahead run with a bases-loaded walk in a four-run 11th inning that gave the Tigers a 6-2 victory over the Yankees on Wednesday.
Sean Keys hit his first career home run, Myles Straw added a pinch-hit shot and the Blue Jays beat the Mets 9-3 in a Canada Day matinee Wednesday.
The Boston Celtics have reportedly signed NBA free agents Mitchell Robinson and Mike Conley Jr.
Riley Greene hit two of Detroit's four homers off Cam Schlittler as the Tigers beat the Yankees 9-3 on Tuesday night and sent New York to its season-worst sixth straight loss.
As children cooled off in a splash pad steps from the empty Red Hook Pool, families in the neighborhood said they are once again waiting for answers about when the public pool will open for the summer.
Miss Subways was a citywide contest that highlighted everyday New York women doing amazing things. The competition no longer exists but former titleholders say the message still rings true.
Fans gathered at the Brooklyn Public Library on Thursday for limited-edition card marking 30 years of "Reasonable Doubt."
After learning to swim in her 40s, one school leader is helping students gain life-saving skills.
Entrepreneurs in Brooklyn are reimagining laundry day as a social experience, turning neighborhood laundromats into gathering spaces.
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.
Six people were hospitalized when the firefighting vehicle crashed into a home in West Haverstraw. CBS News New York's Tony Aiello reports.
New York City Zohran Mamdani remained unperturbed Thursday after taking a viral roasting for telling sweat-soaked New Yorkers in the middle of an expected heat wave to set their thermostats to 78 degrees Fahrenheit. CBS News York's Marcia Kramer reports.
Extreme heat caused some issues for NJ Transit riders Thursday. NJ Transit President and CEO Kris Kolluri spoke to CBS News New York about the problems.
Mayor Zohran Mamdani came to the United States when he was 7 years old.
Tall ships are sailing into New York waters to take part in Sail4th 250, a historic celebration for the Fourth of July. CBS News New York's Nick Caloway reports.
