Lawmakers demand overhaul to save Nassau University Medical Center
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.
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.
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.
Flooding on Long Island wasn't widespread on Friday, but people in some low-lying areas were impacted.
In communities like Herricks, residents were cleaning out flooded basements. CBS New York's Carolyn Gusoff has the story.
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.
An NYPD captain has been transferred after video surfaced of him criticizing New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani and Democrats while on duty.
The Davis Center at the Harlem Meer is celebrating one year of providing year-round recreation space to New Yorkers while still spreading the word to residents.
Ted Turner built a media empire that included cable channels CNN, TBS and TNT, and he owned the Atlanta Braves for 20 years.
The NYPD released photos of four people they say painted swastikas and antisemitic statements at synagogues, homes and a car in Queens.
More than 100 firefighters are responding to a blaze at a deli in the Mott Haven section of the Bronx Wednesday morning.
An NYPD captain has been transferred after video surfaced of him criticizing New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani and Democrats while on duty.
The Davis Center at the Harlem Meer is celebrating one year of providing year-round recreation space to New Yorkers while still spreading the word to residents.
The NYPD released photos of four people they say painted swastikas and antisemitic statements at synagogues, homes and a car in Queens.
More than 100 firefighters are responding to a blaze at a deli in the Mott Haven section of the Bronx Wednesday morning.
After summer-like warmth, rainy weather and cooler temperatures return to the New York City area mid-week.
After summer-like warmth, rainy weather and cooler temperatures return to the New York City area mid-week.
A cool weekend is ahead for the New York City area before warmer weather returns.
Some residual showers may linger into early Sunday morning, but the majority of the rainfall should be over by sunrise.
Amtrak announced Thursday it is suing Metro-North for allegedly blocking nonrevenue trains on a portion of the busy Northeast Corridor for over two months.
The Tri-State Area has the dirtiest air in the U.S. east of Texas, according to The American Lung Association's newly released "State of the Air" report.
Firefighters are still working to put out hot spots at a burnt-out industrial complex in Belleville, New Jersey, three days after a massive fire.
After summer-like warmth, rainy weather and cooler temperatures return to the New York City area mid-week.
Two people have been charged in connection to a shooting inside the Freehold Borough Public Library in New Jersey.
A man accused of trying to break into the Met Gala on Monday is facing multiple charges.
A New Jersey Lyft driver has been charged with luring and sexually harassing two female Princeton University students.
Brookhaven town residents are anxious and worried about the underwater toxic plume created by the landfill.
It's a mixed bag for Gov. Kathy Hochul in the latest poll.
Police identified the suspect in the deadly stabbing of two women on Long Island, saying he lived with one of them and worked with the other.
A suspect is in custody after two people were stabbed to death on Long Island early Friday morning, Nassau County police said.
Suffolk County officials say contamination from a former Grumman Navy site is far worse than previously acknowledged and is still spreading.
An NYPD captain has been transferred after video surfaced of him criticizing New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani and Democrats while on duty.
Tenants in Brooklyn are entering the fifth month of a rent strike over what they call unlivable conditions.
Billionaire Ken Griffin says being New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani's poster boy for a tax-the-rich campaign put his life in danger.
It's a mixed bag for Gov. Kathy Hochul in the latest poll.
Murders in New York City hit a record low for the first four months of 2026, the NYPD said Monday. It comes amid a citywide drop in major crime of 9.5%, police said.
There's been a confirmed measles case in Manhattan, health officials said Tuesday.
Keyport residents say they're on edge because of dozens of cancer cases over the years in a neighborhood near the former Aeromarine landfill.
The B.R.O. Experience Foundation uses cognitive behavioral therapy, mentorship and creative expression to support men of color navigating identity.
Travelers at Newark Airport may have been exposed to an individual with measles, New Jersey health officials warn.
The Tri-State Area has the dirtiest air in the U.S. east of Texas, according to The American Lung Association's newly released "State of the Air" report.
Uzo Aduba and Darren Criss announced the 2026 Tony nominees for select categories on "CBS Mornings" on Tuesday.
Rihanna, Sabrina Carpenter, Madonna, and Beyoncé all wore their best looks to celebrate the "Costume Art" theme at the 2026 Met Gala. Here are some of the best moments, photos, and more from the night.
Firefighters responded to Broadway's Eugene O'Neill Theater Monday morning after a blaze broke out.
The 2026 Met Gala's dress code is "Fashion is Art," which goes hand-in-hand with the theme of "Costume Art."
The 2026 Met Gala's theme, "Costume Art," aims to make the connection between fashion and art.
The New York Yankees beat the Texas Rangers 7-4 on Tuesday night for their fifth straight win and 15th in 17 games.
Jalen Brunson scored 27 of his 35 points in the first half and the Knicks emphatically overwhelmed the 76ers 137-98 on Monday night in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference semifinals.
Aaron Judge put the Yankees ahead in the first inning with his major league-leading 14th home run as part of a four-RBI night, and they went on to rout the Orioles 12-1 on Monday for a four-game sweep.
Carson Benge homered leading off the sixth inning for the Mets' first hit against Tomoyuki Sugano, and they went on to beat the skidding Rockies 4-2 on Monday.
With support from NFL teams in Philadelphia and New York, New Jersey has approved flag football for high school girls.
The Davis Center at the Harlem Meer is celebrating one year of providing year-round recreation space to New Yorkers while still spreading the word to residents.
Residents displaced by a deadly apartment building fire in Inwood say it was only a matter of time before their building went up in flames.
In New York City, where land is at a premium, a stockpile of pristine soil unearthed at construction sites helps lower emissions and support urban farmers.
Have you ever wondered what happens to a restaurant's leftover or unsold food at the end of the day? Food access advocates say it could make a big difference if it were served to the community.
A new report finds a shortage of courts, fields and swimming pools in some New York City neighborhoods.
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.
Mayor Zohran Mamdani will announce the city won a record $31 million penalty against the owners of Robert Fulton Terrace and Fordham Towers in the Bronx.
Janie Saunders and Margret Vaughn have both lived in the same East Harlem building for more than 50 years.
Spirit's lawyers say the airline spent an additional $100 million on fuel for March and April and it couldn't survive the increase.
Health officials say they identified the rare strain on a Dutch woman who died in Johannesburg and in a British man still hospitalized. They both started feeling sick on the cruise ship stranded off the coast of Africa. CBS News' Jarred Hill reports.
After the British came away victorious in the Battle of Brooklyn of 1776, they were overwhelmed with prisoners of war and nowhere to put them.
