Long Island cell tower fight pits dead zones against picturesque views
The 140-foot cell tower in Nissequogue would fix dropped calls and spotty service, but rise far above the trees.
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The 140-foot cell tower in Nissequogue would fix dropped calls and spotty service, but rise far above the trees.
A group in Queens has banded together to revive landlines and give their children a simpler way to socialize.
According to Down Detector, which tracks reports and problem indicators online, at the peak Wednesday, there were more than 180,000 user-reported outages. CBS News New York's Doug Williams has what you need to know.
14 porch pirate suspects allegedly hacked computer systems to find out when phones and electronics would be delivered to the homes of Verizon and AT&T customers on Long Island.
Bradley Tusk says mobile voting would combat low voter turnout that has been blamed for putting candidates with fringe ideas into office.
One New Jersey high school canceled its homecoming dance due to low interest among students.
At least 2.5 million students across the country are using Yondr pouches, as 35 states have laws or rules limiting cellphones in schools.
As NYC public school students returned to class Thursday, Gov. Kathy Hochul had a surprise to help usher in the new statewide ban on cellphones.
Superintendent Laurie Newell said Thursday the district has been hosting job fairs this summer, and will continue outreach this fall.
Students will lose access to their personal electronic devices from bell to bell. That includes phones, smartwatches and tablets.
Students across the five boroughs returned to the classroom on Thursday, and handed in electronic devices like phones, smart watches and tablets. CBS News New York's Doug Williams has more on how it went.
For public school students in New York, this year may feel different than any other due to a statewide ban on cellphones in schools.
While it's just too early to know the impact it will have, CBS News New York's Doug Williams explains what it could mean for mental health, classroom interactions, and social media addiction.
NYC Public Schools are enacting a cellphone ban, as part of a new statewide law to eliminate distractions in the classroom.
Personal, internet enabled devices, like smartphones and smartwatches, will not be allowed in classrooms starting in the fall. CBS News New York's Christina Fan has the details.
As Gov. Kathy Hochul pushes for a "bell-to-bell" ban on cellphones inside classrooms, two schools in the Bronx got ahead of the curve and are seeing benefits.
New York State United Teachers is strongly backing a proposal to ban cellphone use in schools. On Wednesday, the union asked educators, parents and students to weigh in.
New York State United Teachers is strongly in favor of the plan. On Wednesday, the union asked educators, parents and students to weigh in. CBS News New York's Carolyn Gusoff reports.
The investigation into what sparked a fire on a subway train in Washington Heights earlier this week is raising questions about preventative measures.
Apple has unveiled the iPhone 16e, a lower-cost version of the iPhone 16. The new phone includes AI features.
A new study has revealed just how much time kids spend on their phones during the school day, and it lends some credence to Gov. Kathy Hochul's call for a cellphone ban.
The findings lend some credence to Gov. Kathy Hochul's call for a school cellphone ban in New York. CBS News New York's Carolyn Gusoff reports.
The findings lend some credence to Gov. Kathy Hochul's call for a school cellphone ban in New York. CBS News New York's Carolyn Gusoff reports.
New York's school cellphone ban is one step closer to a reality, Gov. Kathy Hochul says. Here's how it would work.
Thousands of students in the Sewanhaka Central High School District put away all electronic devices -- cellphones, iPads, etc. -- every Tuesday and focus on screen-free learning. CBS News New York's Carolyn Gusoff reports.
Just as anticipated, St. John's and UConn turned the Big East regular season into a two-team race. Maybe they're headed for one more heavyweight clash in the finals of the conference tournament.
A 78-year-old Gravesend, Brooklyn man was killed just half a block from his home in a chain-reaction crash involving an FDNY ladder truck.
A dog missing for two years has been reunited with its Texas family after being found in New Jersey.
A photo of one of an NYPD chief leaping over a barricade while responding to the IED incident outside Gracie Mansion this weekend has gone viral.
Showers and a few thunderstorms are expected to develop in the afternoon and evening as the warm weather continues across the Tri-State Area.
Just as anticipated, St. John's and UConn turned the Big East regular season into a two-team race. Maybe they're headed for one more heavyweight clash in the finals of the conference tournament.
A 78-year-old Gravesend, Brooklyn man was killed just half a block from his home in a chain-reaction crash involving an FDNY ladder truck.
A photo of one of an NYPD chief leaping over a barricade while responding to the IED incident outside Gracie Mansion this weekend has gone viral.
Showers and a few thunderstorms are expected to develop in the afternoon and evening as the warm weather continues across the Tri-State Area.
A tiny home in Selden on Long Island is on the market for almost $330,000, but with no bedroom.
Showers and a few thunderstorms are expected to develop in the afternoon and evening as the warm weather continues 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.
Snow and rain will make for messy morning and evening commutes for New Yorkers on Tuesday. It's a First Alert Weather Day.
The Tri-State Area's weekend is looking like a tale of two seasons with both snow and sunshine.
A dog missing for two years has been reunited with its Texas family after being found in New Jersey.
Showers and a few thunderstorms are expected to develop in the afternoon and evening as the warm weather continues across the Tri-State Area.
New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill, on the job for a little over a month, called for major cuts during her first budget address Tuesday.
The Jets are set to acquire quarterback Geno Smith and a seventh-round draft pick from the Raiders.
Thunderstorms are expected in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut this weekend after severe weather hit the Midwest.
Showers and a few thunderstorms are expected to develop in the afternoon and evening as the warm weather continues across the Tri-State Area.
A tiny home in Selden on Long Island is on the market for almost $330,000, but with no bedroom.
A Long Island mother accused of driving while impaired in a 2024 wrong-way crash that killed her son 9-year-old son on the Southern State Parkway has been found not competent to stand trial, the Suffolk County DA's office confirmed Tuesday.
A three-alarm fire was reported Tuesday morning at West Side Elementary School in Laurel Hollow on Long Island.
Data shows a massive increase in pump-and-dump schemes over the last year. Two traders from New York say it cost them tens of thousands of dollars.
New York City's minimum wage could climb to $30 per hour in the coming years. The proposal in the City Council stands to benefit of a lot of people, but there has also been significant pushback.
New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill, on the job for a little over a month, called for major cuts during her first budget address Tuesday.
The Albany budget battle that could test whether New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani has to raise property taxes began Tuesday with the state Senate and Assembly unveiling their initial wish lists.
Carl Schurz Park near Gracie Mansion was evacuated Tuesday as police investigated a suspicious package. It comes after two teens were arrested for an attempted "an act of ISIS-inspired terrorism."
More than 1,000 new seats for New York City's 3-K program were announced Tuesday by Mayor Zohran Mamdani.
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.
Erik Lochtefeld is back to acting and marathon training after a glioblastoma diagnosis and complex surgery at NYU Langone.
HHS Secretary RFK Jr. wants the popular coffee chains to prove their surgery drinks are safe for teens and suggested the Trump administration could place limits on your cup of coffee.
Failed contract agreements between Mount Sinai and Anthem have caused thousands of New York patients to lose in-network care.
New York Attorney General Letitia James' office has ordered NYU Langone Health to resume its Transgender Youth Health Program.
A woman was arrested on Sunday for firing multiple shots at the Beverly Hills home of Rihanna, Los Angeles Police Department officials say.
Actress Daryl Hannah explains why the depiction of herself in the FX miniseries "Love Story" is unacceptable in an op-ed in Friday's New York Times.
Justin Timberlake is suing Sag Harbor to prevent the release of bodycam video of his 2024 arrest for driving while intoxicated on Long Island.
Brian Anthony Moreland is a Tony Award-nominated producer who has worked on numerous hit shows and joins a short list of Black producers working on Broadway.
Pokémon fans across New York City waited in live for special events marking the franchise's 30th anniversary.
Just as anticipated, St. John's and UConn turned the Big East regular season into a two-team race. Maybe they're headed for one more heavyweight clash in the finals of the conference tournament.
Mathew Barzal scored in overtime to cap the Islanders' rally from a three-goal deficit for a 4-3 win over the Blues on Tuesday night.
Jalen Duren scored 26 points, Cade Cunningham had 21 points and 15 assists, and the Pistons hammered the Nets 138-100 on Tuesday night.
Alexis Lafreniere got his second career hat trick and Jonathan Quick stopped 21 shots as the Rangers defeated the Flames 4-0 on Tuesday night.
The Jets are set to acquire quarterback Geno Smith and a seventh-round draft pick from the Raiders.
Neighbors and local businesses in Long Island City, Queens, say rental trucks parked on streets are impacting daily operations.
Erik Lochtefeld is back to acting and marathon training after a glioblastoma diagnosis and complex surgery at NYU Langone.
Manhattan historians recently discovered a link to the Underground Railroad at the Merchant's House Museum.
The National Dance Institute in Harlem hosts a special camp twice a year to bring together dancers with and without special needs for a dance camp, proving anyone can take center stage.
Could New York City's harsh winter weather end up curbing the number of rats? Here's why experts are saying don't count on it.
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.
Several New Jersey mayors gathered Wednesday for a news conference about the premiere FIFA World Cup fan festival in northern New Jersey.
The family of a man who was shot by police during a mental health episode is pleading with the Queens District Attorney to drop the charges against him.
Suspected Iranian drones hit at least three ships in and around the Strait of Hormuz, continuing attacks that have paralyzed traffic through the shipping channel vital for the flow of the world's oil supply.
An industrial building in Brooklyn was destroyed after responders extinguished a five-alarm fire. CBS News New York's Elijah Westbrook reports.
Expect showers this evening with more strong storms throughout Wednesday night. Some snow is also expected Thursday. CBS News New York John Elliott has the afternoon forecast.
