Top lawmaker touts proposed casino at Nassau Coliseum hub
County Executive Bruce Blakeman said, in part, "This could become the highest-grossing casino in America."
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County Executive Bruce Blakeman said, in part, "This could become the highest-grossing casino in America."
Lawmakers said it was enough to wipe out all of Nassau County.
The department is dividing the county into quadrants.
Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman gives an update on the approaching winter storm.
It's a collaboration between Long Island Cares, Island Harvest, and local singer-songwriter Madison Beer. CBS2's Dick Brennan reports.
New York is a deep blue state, but Republicans made gains on Long Island and in the northern suburbs.
Former Gov. David Paterson and Nassau County Exec. Bruce Blakeman make predictions on the 2024 presidential election, plus the Jets, Giants, Mets and Yankees.
Progressive Democrats still hold sway in both houses, but Hochul seems to think along more moderate lines.
Former New York Gov. David Paterson and Nassau County Exec. Bruce Blakeman discuss what's next for New York after Hochul won by single digits in a deeply blue state.
Former New York governor David Paterson and Nassau County executive Bruce Blakeman join CBS2's "The Point."
The big question as Gov. Kathy Hochul starts her first full term in January is whether she will move to the center and try to forge a coalition with moderate Democrats and Republicans to pass criminal justice reform. Former governor David Paterson and Nassau County executive Bruce Blakeman discussed the matter during a taping of CBS2's political talk show "The Point."
Police say the four suspects used lookouts and surveillance to follow unsuspecting victims.
Marcia Kramer discussed the New York governor's race and the potential for a Cuomo comeback with members from both sides of the aisle.
Former New York Gov. David Paterson and Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman react to Cuomo's desire to reenter the political ring and more with Marcia Kramer.
Paterson and Blakeman discuss the race between Gov. Kathy Hochul and Rep. Lee Zeldin from both sides of the aisle on The Point with Marcia Kramer.
Former governor David Paterson and Nassau County Exec. Bruce Blakeman discussed the issue on CBS2's "The Point."
There are bipartisan calls for the state legislature to revamp its mental health policies, including opening more psychiatric facilities. Former governor David Paterson and Nassau County Exec. Bruce Blakeman discussed the issue on CBS2's "The Point with Marcia Kramer."
The Massapequa Coast from Long Island will take on a team from Hawaii on Friday.
County Executive Bruce Blakeman says from April to June, more than 3,000 people were arrested in Nassau County, and 2,600 of them were released without bail - and nearly 200 re-arrested.
County Executive Bruce Blakeman says from April-June, more than 3,000 people were arrested in Nassau County, and 2,600 of them were released without bail, with nearly 200 re-arrested.
Families on Long Island awoke to plastic bags filled with hate literature tossed onto their lawns and driveways, CBS2's Jennifer McLogan reports.
Authorities say they believe they know who's responsible for distributing the flyers at homes in several communities.
Blakeman says helicopters, drones, boats and beach vehicles are all being used to spot sharks.
Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman wants to assure residents the ocean is safe after a number of recent shark sightings on Long Island.
They say New York's rule was arbitrary, adding the more people carrying guns to protect themselves, the safer we'll all be.
One person is dead and another is in critical condition after being struck by a driver in Harlem on Thursday evening.
The union representing NYU full-time contract faculty say they will begin picketing Monday morning if a deal isn't reached.
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Brady Tkachuk scored with 11.1 seconds left to give the Senators a 3-2 victory over the Islanders on Thursday night.
The Blue Jackets beat the Rangers 6-3 on Thursday night, keeping alive hopes for their first playoff berth since the 2019-20 season.
A New York City high school student who was detained by ICE and spent nearly a year in a detention center is finally home.
One person is dead and another is in critical condition after being struck by a driver in Harlem on Thursday evening.
The union representing NYU full-time contract faculty say they will begin picketing Monday morning if a deal isn't reached.
A New York City high school student who was detained by ICE and spent nearly a year in a detention center is finally home.
Child care provider Bright Horizons has agreed to give up its permit for a Manhattan day care center.
The family of a man killed in a crash involving an FDNY truck and an Access-A-Ride bus in Brooklyn last week is planning to take legal action.
The New York City area will be under a wind advisory Monday with periods of heavy rain and severe thunderstorms expected across the region.
The New York area is in for a mild weekend before the weather takes a turn to start the work week.
It will be rainy on Thursday morning, and the weather will change to snow as temperatures drop across the Tri-State Area.
Thunderstorms are expected in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut this weekend after severe weather hit the Midwest.
Periods of rain will move through the New York area Thursday, but spring temperatures are on the way for the weekend.
Last year, electricity rates in New Jersey spiked more than almost any other state, according to a new congressional report.
Montclair School District Board of Education members broke down in tears as they voted to close Renaissance Middle School.
Video shows firefighters dousing the smoldering roof of the structure on Old York Road in Branchburg, New Jersey.
Grubhub is launching New Jersey's first commercial food delivery by drone. CBS News New York has learned more about the high-tech service and how it's expected to work.
Officials say James Hadley, a New Jersey coach and educator, may have assaulted other victims.
A driver was indicted on manslaughter and assault charges Thursday in a deadly crash that killed two teenagers on Long Island back in January.
Tens of thousands of customers lost power across the New York-New Jersey area as severe weather whipped through the region.
Ten people and six vehicles were involved in the fatal accident on Long Island, according to New York State Police. Two people in their 80s were killed.
St. John's, Hofstra and LIU are playing in the 2026 NCAA men's basketball tournament as March Madness gets in full swing.
Prosecutors said Matthew Smith fended off efforts to hand over his car keys before the crash that killed Nassau County police officer Patricia Espinosa.
Last year, electricity rates in New Jersey spiked more than almost any other state, according to a new congressional report.
Mayor Zohran Mamdani is taking the first steps toward overhauling how the city responds to 911 calls involving mental health problems.
The MTA announced plans to replace thousands of New York City's decades-old subway cars with new models.
New York City will no longer criminally enforce minor traffic offenses for cyclists and e-bike riders, the Mamdani administration announced Wednesday.
The Mamdani administration has asked a court to allow them to stop representing former Mayor Eric Adams in a sexual assault case.
Older adults in New Jersey recorded the highest number of suspected overdose deaths in 2025, according to the New Jersey Department of Health.
The first case of mpox clade I has been detected in New York City, health officials said Friday. Of the two types of mpox, clade I is known to cause more severe disease and death.
Heights University Hospital, formerly known as Christ Hospital, shuttered its emergency room Saturday night.
New Jersey Sen. Andy Kim is opening up about his father's Alzheimer's diagnosis in hopes of helping others struggling like him to care for their loved ones.
A new study shows toxic forever chemicals known as PFAS may be entering the food chain on Long Island through contaminated soil, water and air.
Michael B. Jordan's best actor win at Sunday night's Academy Awards resonated at his alma mater, Arts High School in Newark.
"One Battle After Another" took home several big awards, including Best Picture, Best Director and the newly created Best Casting.
Hollywood's biggest stars were honored at the 98th annual Academy Awards on Sunday. Here is what to know and how to watch the 2026 Oscars.
Legendary New York City television news anchor Ernie Anastos has died. His wife says he died early Thursday morning of pneumonia.
Ballerina Misty Copeland responded to controversial comments made by actor Timothée Chalamet when he appeared to dismiss the significance of ballet and opera, saying, "No one cares."
Brady Tkachuk scored with 11.1 seconds left to give the Senators a 3-2 victory over the Islanders on Thursday night.
The Blue Jackets beat the Rangers 6-3 on Thursday night, keeping alive hopes for their first playoff berth since the 2019-20 season.
Howie Rose, the longtime play-by-play voice of the New York Mets on the radio, says the upcoming 2026 season will be his last.
The Oklahoma City Thunder beat the Brooklyn Nets 121-92 on Wednesday night for their 10th straight win.
The New Jersey Devils beat the New York Rangers 6-3 on Wednesday night for their third straight victory.
Members of the Apollo Theater, where Kiki Shepard left her mark for 15 years, reflect on her legacy after the Harlem icon's death at age 74.
The Rev. Al Sharpton is calling on New York City to help protect the Merchant's House Museum in Manhattan after a recent discovery revealed connections to the Underground Railroad.
A Harlem school is teaching students how to love, honor and care for their natural hair.
The NYC DEP has announced plans to clean Flushing Creek with chlorine, sparking outrage among some environmentalists.
Neighbors and local businesses in Long Island City, Queens, say rental trucks parked on streets are impacting daily operations.
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.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
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.
Dozens of dogs rescued by police during an animal cruelty investigation in Brooklyn are now ready to be adopted.
A faculty strike is looming at NYU. The union representing full-time faculty says they will strike Monday morning if a deal isn't reached. CBS News New York's Naomi Ruchim explains the potential impact.
Dramatic video shows a New York state trooper being struck by a car during a traffic stop in Mamaroneck.
Israel says it will back off targeting a key Iranian gas field. The pledge comes after Tehran intensified attacks on oil facilities. Erica Brown reports from Washington.
The suspect accused of stabbing a woman as she walked to a Queens bus stop faced a judge Thursday.
