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NUMC, a safety-net hospital serving the uninsured and underinsured, is weeks away from running out of money to pay its staff.
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NUMC, a safety-net hospital serving the uninsured and underinsured, is weeks away from running out of money to pay its staff.
AG Letitia James called the order issued by Nassau County Exec. Bruce Blakeman "transphobic and blatantly illegal."
New York Attorney General Letitia James is demanding Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman rescind his order banning transgender athletes from competing in female sports.
Gov. Kathy Hochul says the county executive is trying to score "cheap political points" with the executive order. CBS New York's Elijah Westbrook reports.
County Executive Bruce Blakeman says the move will protect the integrity of women's sports.
New York's attorney general is condemning an executive order now in effect on Long Island. Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman signed the order banning transgender athletes from competing at county-run athletic facilities. As CBS New York's Lori Bordonaro reports critics call the ban transphobic while supporters say it's fair. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/3T63YZQ
Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman Thursday signed an executive order banning transgender athletes from competing in girls and women's sports at county facilities. CBS New York's Carolyn Gusoff reports.
The new task force, formed by the Long Island counties will target high-end car thefts and home break-ins
A group representing "Say No to the Casino" claims "misguided retribution."
Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman told CBS New York crews also continue to treat the roads there as temperatures drops.
Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman shared an update with us shortly after high tide flooded the South Shore.
With THC products legal to buy in New York, there's concern they'll unknowingly end up in trick-or-treat bags.
With THC products legal to buy in New York, there's concern they'll unknowingly end up in trick-or-treat bags. CBS New York's Carolyn Gusoff reports.
It includes holding a hearing to identify the county's infrastructure needs, finding and fixing roadway drainage issues, and updating the emergency alert system. CBS New York's Jenna DeAngelis reports.
Their plan includes holding a hearing to identify the county's infrastructure needs, finding and fixing roadway drainage issues and updating the emergency alert system.
In communities like Herricks, residents were cleaning out flooded basements. CBS New York's Carolyn Gusoff has the story.
Flooding on Long Island wasn't widespread on Friday, but people in some low-lying areas were impacted.
Blakeman reinstated the practice after his predecessor, Laura Curran, removed her name.
New signs up in Nassau County have some residents asking the county executive why. CBS New York's Jennifer McLogan reports it's a stark change from his predecessor, whose name was never added to Nassau County signs.
As New York City struggles to find locations for asylum seekers, one suggestion is not going over well with the Nassau County Executive. CBS New York's Carolyn Gusoff reports Queens Borough President Donovan Richards suggests the Nassau Coliseum be used as an asylum seeker shelter. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/3OHb9E9
Investigators say the gun had been fired into the air and was being waved around at pedestrians on Tuesday.
The summer heat didn't stop 40,000 people from going to the free Boyz II Men concert at Eisenhower Park.
Hempstead is stepping up its shark patrol, including the use of drones, personal watercraft and boats.
Officials and families gathered at Nickerson Beach in Nassau County on Wednesday to educate the public.
The suspect used a tool to crack through a car window while the victim, unaware, was stopped at a traffic light.
Five people have been charged by New York State Police with second-degree murder in the killing of a missing man from Minnesota who authorities said died following repeated acts of violence and torture for more than a month.
A 14-year-old was killed in a stabbing Friday afternoon in Queens, police say.
On Friday, Michele Fitzsimmons became the FDNY's first female deputy chief.
Two drivers in New Jersey say they were injured by ice sheets that flew off trucks and smashed their windshields.
Hair loss can be traumatic and, unfortunately, extremely common. But a New Jersey doctor says he has a new treatment.
On Friday, Michele Fitzsimmons became the FDNY's first female deputy chief.
An arts nonprofit says it's worried about the future if a controversial plan to build a casino in Coney Island moves forward.
The Justice Department's motion to drop charges against Mayor Adams ends a days-long public over the decision to abandon the case.
New York City Mayor Eric Adams said allegations of a quid pro quo to help ICE in exchange for the DOJ dropping charges against him are "silly."
We're in for an active and stormy weekend, but the First Alert Weather Team has you covered.
More than a dozen states, including New York, New Jersey and Connecticut, are challenging DOGE and the Trump administration's authority.
We're in for an active and stormy weekend, but the First Alert Weather Team has you covered.
The NYC area saw another wintry mix of snow and rain overnight, setting up for a slippery Thursday morning commute.
The second of multiple snow storms to the NYC area is expected to turn into rain for most after midnight.
NYC has three more snow chances this week, so how many inches will the city, N.J. and Long Island see when it's all said and done?
Two drivers in New Jersey say they were injured by ice sheets that flew off trucks and smashed their windshields.
Hair loss can be traumatic and, unfortunately, extremely common. But a New Jersey doctor says he has a new treatment.
More than a dozen states, including New York, New Jersey and Connecticut, are challenging DOGE and the Trump administration's authority.
We're in for an active and stormy weekend, but the First Alert Weather Team has you covered.
Your next food order could be delivered by a robot. Uber Eats is now using them to send food, and the company has expanded the practice into New Jersey.
We're in for an active and stormy weekend, but the First Alert Weather Team has you covered.
It is nearly impossible to tell the difference between real New York state license plates and a proliferation of vanity plates being sold online.
Suffolk County is getting $150 million for the infrastructure to connect the Ronkonkoma train station with the proposed North Terminal at Long Island MacArthur Airport.
The second of multiple snow storms to the NYC area is expected to turn into rain for most after midnight.
Callers have been swamping Capitol Hill in record numbers, voicing concerns over cuts to federal programs and other Trump administration actions.
More than a dozen states, including New York, New Jersey and Connecticut, are challenging DOGE and the Trump administration's authority.
The Justice Department's motion to drop charges against Mayor Adams ends a days-long public over the decision to abandon the case.
Adams is at the center of a controversy over a directive by the Justice Department to drop corruption charges against him.
New York City Mayor Eric Adams said allegations of a quid pro quo to help ICE in exchange for the DOJ dropping charges against him are "silly."
Protesters rallied at the Stonewall National Monument in NYC after references to transgender and queer people were removed on the National Park Service website.
Hair loss can be traumatic and, unfortunately, extremely common. But a New Jersey doctor says he has a new treatment.
Health experts say popular weight-loss drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy are safe, but the FDA warns counterfeits are becoming more widespread.
Recalled products involved a mix of Bavarian doughnuts, French crullers, éclairs and coffee rolls, according to FDA.
A bird flu-related shutdown of all live poultry markets in New York City, Westchester County and Long Island starts today.
The CDC says respiratory illness is now "very high" nationwide.
Paul McCartney returned to New York City's Bowery Ballroom on Wednesday night one day after performing a sold-out surprise concert.
A federal appeals court has upheld singer R. Kelly's racketeering convictions and a 30-year prison sentence, finding he exploited his fame for over a quarter century to sexually abuse girls and young women.
The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame on Wednesday unveiled their 2025 nominees for induction, which include Chubby Checker, OutKast and Mariah Carey.
Among the Westminster Dog Show finalists were a bichon frisé, a shih tzu, a whippet, a German shepherd, an English springer spaniel, a giant schnauzer and a Skye terrier.
Former Beatle and music legend Paul McCartney took the stage at New York City's Bowery Ballroom for a surprise show Tuesday evening.
The New York Jets announced Thursday they told quarterback Aaron Rodgers they are moving on without him next season.
The Knicks outlasted the Hawks on Wednesday night in a thrilling final game before the All-Star break for both teams.
The Brooklyn Nets beat the Philadelphia 76ers on Wednesday night in the teams' last game before the All-Star break.
Tyler Perkins hit a go-ahead 3-pointer with 8 seconds remaining and Villanova defeated No. 9 St. John's 73-71, ending the Red Storm's 10-game winning streak.
The New York Knicks beat the Indiana Pacers on Tuesday night.
On Friday, Michele Fitzsimmons became the FDNY's first female deputy chief.
An arts nonprofit says it's worried about the future if a controversial plan to build a casino in Coney Island moves forward.
Some bodegas in the Bronx are now selling eggs in threes as customers struggle with the soaring cost of an entire carton.
A look at the lives of Dr. Susan Smith McKinney Steward, the first Black female doctor in New York, and her sister Sarah J. S. Tompkins Garnet, the first Black female principal in NYC.
Parents in Williamsburg, Brooklyn are pleading with the city to reroute a part of a protected bike lane from Flushing to DeKalb Avenue, saying it's putting children in danger.
Dogs got decked out for the annual Tompkins Square Halloween Dog Parade in New York City's East Village on Saturday.
Cosplayers flooded New York City's Javits Center in October 2024 for the annual New York Comic Con convention.
Tens of thousands of people flooded Manhattan streets on June 2, 2024 for the 60th annual Israel Day on Fifth Parade.
The Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore collapsed early Tuesday, March 26 after a column was struck by a container ship that reportedly lost power, sending vehicles and people into the Patapsco River.
The 50th Annual Village Halloween Parade drew massive crowds, celebrating the theme "Upside/Down:Inside/OUT."
The westbound lanes of Route 80 in New Jersey are closed for testing until 5 a.m. Saturday.
A fast-moving fire forced tenants to take matters into their own hands in the Bronx. Some helped save babies and pets. Five people were hurt, and as CBS News New York's Alecia Reid reports, more than a dozen families are looking for a place to live.
A civil lawsuit accusing rap moguls Jay-Z and Sean "Diddy" Combs of raping a 13-year-old girl in 2000 has been dropped by the accuser, according to documents filed in federal court in New York on Friday.
A 14-year-old is dead after a stabbing in Queens on Friday, police say. CBS News New York's Lisa Rozner reports.
Train service was suspended out of New York City's Penn Station on Friday night after Amtrak had signal problems.