Officials want Long Island mansion used by Russian diplomats shut down
Russian diplomats use the Killenworth Mansion in Glen Cove as a holiday retreat.
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Russian diplomats use the Killenworth Mansion in Glen Cove as a holiday retreat.
Nassau County Republicans are calling on the Biden administration to shut down a Long Island mansion with ties to Russia.
Gov. Kathy Hochul's budget proposal could lead to zoning changes.
The battle over New York's mask mandate has taken several turns over the last several hours.
Dr. Anthony Fauci, the nation's leading infectious disease expert, said Monday that Omicron variant infections in the U.S. could peak by mid-February.
As COVID-19 cases in our region begin to plateau and decline, controversy is rising on Long Island, where demonstrators who want no mask or vaccine mandates have been rallying for choice.
Nassau's police commissioner has been directed to disclose in daily reports the pending criminal case data and bail status of those re-arrested.
Nassau's Republican-controlled legislature and County Executive Bruce Blakeman were sworn into office Monday afternoon on the coattails of bail reform.
There were 88 crashes in Suffolk and 50 in Nassau.
Blakeman signed three controversial executive orders that rule out a mask mandate for public school children, county workers, and indoor places or businesses.
The current COVID positivity rate across the state is 22.5%. In New York City, it is 21.4%. In the northern suburbs, which the state refers to as the mid-Hudson regions, it's 24.4%. On Long Island, the positivity rate is among the highest in the state, at 27.3%.
There was an official change in leadership Monday for Nassau County's 1.4 million residents.
In a county where registered Democrats outnumber Republicans by 100,000, incumbent Laura Curran lost her bid for re-election as Nassau County executive.
Blakeman joins county executives in Dutchess, Putnam and Rockland who are also saying no to enforcing the mandate.
Unofficial results show Blakeman came out on top by some 2,100 votes.
It was a bumpy Election on Long Island for Democrats. Some are calling the red wave a bloodbath.
Voters on Long Island say taxes, truthfulness, and public safety are important issues to them.
This year, the county executive is up for re-election in Nassau County and her opponent is trying to sell his plan to voters on the big three: crime, COVID-19, and property taxes.
Families are asking to speed up reopening, and the county executive agrees.
Closely watched U.S. House races in New York include a spirited challenge to embattled Staten Island U.S. Rep. Michael Grimm, a Hudson Valley rematch and two first-time candidates battling for an open seat stretching across the state's northern reaches.
Four candidates are competing for the chance to replace longtime Rep. Carolyn McCarthy in Nassau County while two Republicans face off in Suffolk County.
The Republican was joined by dozens of supporters, including Rep. Peter King, as he announced his candidacy Thursday in Valley Stream.
A hint of autumnal Beatlemania was in the air Sunday as Paul McCartney, for the second time in his improbable life, climbed the steps of venerable Old Marylebone Town Hall to take himself a bride. The 69-year-old former Beatle appeared proud.
McCartney, 68, started dating the 51-year-old New York socialite and businesswoman following his bitter split from second wife Heather Mills.
Luigi Mangione is expected to be in a Manhattan courtroom Tuesday morning for a hearing regarding his state murder case.
The evening rush will coincide with the end of the match between Senegal and France on Tuesday at MetLife Stadium.
New Jersey officials are once again urging World Cup ticket holders to lean on public transportation to get to Tuesday's match between France and Senegal.
The Mets fell behind by nine runs through two innings and never came close to recovering in an eventual 12-0 loss to the Reds on Monday night.
Controversy is swirling in one Long Island village after Pride flags were taken down just as celebrations were ramping up. The move followed complaints about them hanging above banners honoring local military heroes.
Luigi Mangione is expected to be in a Manhattan courtroom Tuesday morning for a hearing regarding his state murder case.
The evening rush will coincide with the end of the match between Senegal and France on Tuesday at MetLife Stadium.
New Jersey officials are once again urging World Cup ticket holders to lean on public transportation to get to Tuesday's match between France and Senegal.
Controversy is swirling in one Long Island village after Pride flags were taken down just as celebrations were ramping up. The move followed complaints about them hanging above banners honoring local military heroes.
The Bronx district attorney and NYPD say they have taken a major step in arresting dozens of people for allegedly selling drugs at all hours of the day.
Dangerous heat is building across the Tri-State Area with the threat of severe storms, making Thursday and Friday First Alert Weather Days.
Thursday and Friday will be First Alert Weather Days in the New York City area, with high temperatures and the chance for strong storms.
The Stamford Fire Department said high winds ripped the 3,000-square-foot flag off the pole atop the WWE building and sent it flying into electrical wires.
Storms hit the New York City area on Saturday, bringing damaging winds, hail and downpours across the region.
It's unseasonably warm in New York City on Wednesday as humidity adds to the summer-like weather. There's also a slight chance for showers in parts of the Tri-State Area.
The evening rush will coincide with the end of the match between Senegal and France on Tuesday at MetLife Stadium.
New Jersey officials are once again urging World Cup ticket holders to lean on public transportation to get to Tuesday's match between France and Senegal.
The FBI is investigating after a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent was struck by a vehicle and then opened fire in New Jersey on Monday morning.
Vinícius Júnior scored an equalizing goal in the 32nd minute to give five-time champion Brazil a 1-1 draw against Morocco.
Traffic will be impacted in Midtown Manhattan as the city initiates shuttle bus corridors and street closures to accommodate World Cup ticketholders.
Controversy is swirling in one Long Island village after Pride flags were taken down just as celebrations were ramping up. The move followed complaints about them hanging above banners honoring local military heroes.
After a 10-year fight, a Long Island mother's push for family court reforms is nearing the finish line.
Severe weather and storm threats return to the New York City area on Sunday.
The man accused of driving drunk and killing a Nassau County police officer in January has changed his plea to guilty.
Long Island reporter Jennifer McLogan was presented with a Lifetime Achievement Award at the 2026 Folio Awards Luncheon.
The U.S. and Iran are expected to meet for a signing ceremony on Friday, June 19, in Switzerland, Pakistan's prime minister said.
The U.S. military has killed Niño Guerrero, the alleged leader of Venezuela-based gang Tren de Aragua, President Trump announced Friday.
Paramount Skydance's $110 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery would not harm U.S. consumers or weaken competition, DOJ antitrust enforcers said.
After a 10-year fight, a Long Island mother's push for family court reforms is nearing the finish line.
A federal appellate court denied a last-minute attempt by the Trump administration to stop the removal of President Trump's name from the Kennedy Center on Friday.
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.
New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill is urging people to donate blood ahead of the summer months.
There's no vaccine for the Bourbon virus, nor medicine to treat it, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
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.
Taylor Swift attended Game 4 of the NBA Finals between the Knicks and Spurs at Madison Square Garden on Wednesday.
"Schmigadoon!" — which was tied for the most nominations, with 12 — won Best Musical, and "Liberation" took home the honor of Best Play at the 2026 Tony Awards.
The Broadway revival of the musical (nominated for 11 Tony Awards) depicts drama, joy and heartbreak in the pursuit of the American Dream at the turn of the 20th century, with parallels to the contemporary world, from issues of race to the immigrant experience.
Madonna performed a surprise concert in Times Square weeks before the release of her "Confessions II" album.
New Jersey officials are once again urging World Cup ticket holders to lean on public transportation to get to Tuesday's match between France and Senegal.
The Mets fell behind by nine runs through two innings and never came close to recovering in an eventual 12-0 loss to the Reds on Monday night.
New York City's top officials promise a robust security plan for the New York Knicks championship parade, which is expected to be one of the biggest in the city's history.
Kevin Hart and Stephen A. Smith say Spike Lee deserves a championship ring from the Knicks. Rings are typically given to players, coaches and executives.
Knicks fans in New York City are still celebrating after the big win as they look forward to the ticker-tape parade Thursday.
A vending machine in Coney Island is offering something unusual alongside the neighborhood's classic attractions: original artwork from local artists.
A years-long battle is intensifying over the future of an old rail line in Queens that was abandoned after a fire over 50 years ago.
Harlem's historic Cotton Club recently announced it was up for sale. The news comes as jazz clubs across the borough disappear.
Jasir Gipson was shot by a stray bullet at 5 years old while walking with his mother. More than a decade later, he's graduating from high school with nothing but a smile.
Garbage piling up near freight train tracks is frustrating many Maspeth residents.
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.
Harlem has a strong Senegalese community with many fans excited for the historical game against France on Tuesday in New Jersey. CBS News New York's Luis Miguel Echegaray reports.
Luigi Mangione is being tried on federal and state charges for the shooting death of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson.
The city is treating the ticker-tape parade like other major events, bringing in counter-terrorism resources. CBS News New York's Christina Fan reports.
Tuesday's World Cup match in New Jersey is expected to create a ripple effect across the entire region. CBS News New York's Elijah Westbrook reports.
It's a clear and comfortable morning with highs reaching into the upper 70s throughout the day. Showers and storms are on deck later in the week. CBS News New York Meteorologist Tony Sadiku has the forecast.
