Central Islip first responders save mother, daughter trapped in fire
Two were off-duty when they jumped into action to rescue the family from the fire on Long Island.
Watch CBS News
Two were off-duty when they jumped into action to rescue the family from the fire on Long Island.
According to officials, the 2-year-old boy was left strapped into a booster seat in 100-degree temperatures.
A small bottlecap became a hazard for a young boy, but his school safety officer, who has special training, stepped in and is credited with saving the boy's life. CBS News New York's Jennifer McLogan reports.
A man accused of crashing a vehicle into the backyard of a Long Island home then leaving the scene earlier this month has been arrested.
Police have arrested a driver accused of crashing into a backyard on Long Island and walking away earlier this month.
Stunning video shows a car careening through a homeowner's fence and crashing into a backyard swimming pool on Long Island.
The group behind Santos being expelled from the House says it in no way wants Santos to get a plea deal, something that could result in a less harsh sentence, an attorney says. CBS News New York's Lisa Rozner reports.
CBS News New York's Carolyn Gusoff has been covering the scandal-plagued former congressman from the start and was in court Tuesday for his final appearance before jury selection on Sept. 9.
CBS News New York's Jennifer McLogan has been covering the rise and fall of Santos from the beginning and has Tuesday's developments.
A team of county, state and federal law enforcement arrested 31 defendants for 18 recent shootings.
CBS New York's Jennifer McLogan has the latest on the hearing in Central Islip.
Santos faces nearly two dozen federal charges, including wire fraud and money laundering.
The former congressman faces a status conference in federal court in Central Islip.
The project is part of a revitalization initiative that landed a $10 million grant from New York state in 2018.
Police said a dark colored SUV hit 68-year-old Paul Benjamin around 8:30 p.m. Monday at the intersection of Carleton Avenue and Elmore Street.
Police are searching for a driver who struck and killed a 68-year-old man on Long Island and then fled the scene.
The historic church was gutted. Most of the priceless stained-glass windows shattered and parts of the altar melted.
Members of a Long Island congregation are in mourning for the church they've built their lives around. CBS2's Jennifer McLogan reports fire ripped through the historic church in the middle of the night prior to Juneteenth celebrations in Central Islip. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/3NDXlLi
The embattled congressman was charged with fraud and money laundering, among other charges. CBS2's Christina Fan has the latest from the courthouse in Central Islip.
He turned himself in around 9 a.m. Wednesday at federal court in Central Islip. CBS2's Christina Fan has the very latest.
He could appear in front of a judge as soon as today. CBS2's Christina Fan has the latest from Central Islip.
Antionette Moore-Thomas and her husband Gregory Thomas detailed a litany of bullying against their daughter by a handful of girls at school.
A notice of claim has been filed against a Long Island school district, the third in recent weeks, all tied to bullying. The latest involves a middle schoolers who became suicidal, her parents say. CBS2's Carolyn Gusoff reports.
It was the third Long Island case of student violence prompting legal action in two weeks.
The fire started around 2:45 p.m. Wednesday on Palm Street.
John Forté, the Grammy-nominated musician known for his work with the Fugees, was found dead in his home in Massachusetts.
A construction crane fell onto a moving passenger train, causing a fiery derailment that killed at least 22 people and injuring dozens more in northeastern Thailand.
The venerable retailer is seeking protection from its creditors after its $2.65 billion purchase of Nieman Marcus failed to spark growth.
Adam Lowry and Kyle Connor each had a goal and an assist, and the Winnipeg Jets beat the New York Islanders 5-4.
Three people were sentenced Tuesday for their roles in murdering and dismembering a man and a woman in Amityville in February 2024.
Three people were sentenced Tuesday for their roles in murdering and dismembering a man and a woman in Amityville in February 2024.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani on Tuesday nominated Midori Valdivia to lead the Taxi and Limousine Commission.
President Trump said Tuesday that starting Feb. 1 he will deny federal funding to any states that are home to local governments resisting his administration's immigration policies.
A city-approved plan to rezone a stretch of Atlantic Avenue is expected to bring thousands of new apartments to Brooklyn, but tenant advocates say the deal falls short for lower-income residents and could accelerate displacement.
Opposition is building in the Orange County village of Chester, where U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement is reportedly planning to buy a warehouse to use as a detention center.
Police in Danbury, Connecticut, are actively looking for a man who they believe fired a deadly gunshot that traveled through a wall and killed his neighbor.
There's plenty of sunshine is on the way to the Tri-State Area, but the First Alert Weather team is also tracking a round of snow later this week.
It was a mostly dry Sunday, until some snow squalls briefly hit the Tri-State Area on Sunday night.
Investigators said the victim was struck by a bullet inside his Danbury, Connecticut, home, and it came from the unit next door.
Enjoy the spring preview while it lasts because umbrellas will be your best friend this weekend!
The New Jersey governor highlighted his achievements during his eight years in office in his final State of the State address.
The Paterson School District says the teacher accused of giving special needs students hot sauce as a form of discipline has been relieved of her duties.
Dozens of people were displaced as a result of the 6 a.m. Sunday blaze at the building on Washington and Hillyer Streets.
Prosecutors say Caneiro killed the family over his brother's plans to remove him from a technology company they shared after money allegedly disappeared from the firm.
There's plenty of sunshine is on the way to the Tri-State Area, but the First Alert Weather team is also tracking a round of snow later this week.
Three people were sentenced Tuesday for their roles in murdering and dismembering a man and a woman in Amityville in February 2024.
The trial in the case of accused Gilgo Beach serial killer Rex Heuermann is finally in sight.
Hochul laid out plans to move New York toward universal child care, and restrict 3-D printed ghost guns in the state.
A new bill proposed in New York would target private businesses that don't quickly turn over surveillance footage after a crime. The legislation is named after the young employee killed at a Long Island CVS on Christmas Day.
There's plenty of sunshine is on the way to the Tri-State Area, but the First Alert Weather team is also tracking a round of snow later this week.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani on Tuesday nominated Midori Valdivia to lead the Taxi and Limousine Commission.
President Trump said Tuesday that starting Feb. 1 he will deny federal funding to any states that are home to local governments resisting his administration's immigration policies.
Opposition is building in the Orange County village of Chester, where U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement is reportedly planning to buy a warehouse to use as a detention center.
Members of the New York City Council are calling for a city staffer to be released from federal custody after being detained by immigration officials on Monday.
"We don't want to see what's happening in Iran happen," President Trump said in an exclusive interview that aired Tuesday on "CBS Evening News."
Nurses say health care benefits and workplace safety are their main reasons for striking, and are refusing to go back to work until their demands are met.
Loved ones of patients at hospitals in New York City are concerned about care as nurses continue to strike due to failed contract negotiations on Monday.
The New York State Nurses Association said it called for the strike as negotiations stalled with the city's wealthiest hospitals.
The largest nurses strike ever in New York City is underway as thousands of NYSNA members walk off their jobs at major hospitals.
The potential for a major nurses strike in New York City is growing by the minute, with major hospitals and the New York State Nurses Association failing to get a deal done before Sunday's midnight deadline.
John Forté, the Grammy-nominated musician known for his work with the Fugees, was found dead in his home in Massachusetts.
The 2026 Golden Globes honored the standouts in both film and television from last year. See the full list of winners and nominees.
Here is everything you need to know about how to watch and stream the 2026 Golden Globes.
Bob Weir wrote or co-wrote and sang lead vocals on Grateful Dead classics including "Sugar Magnolia," "One More Saturday Night" and "Mexicali Blues."
Video of an angry confrontation during intermission at a performance of "Mamma Mia!" on Broadway is going viral on social media.
Adam Lowry and Kyle Connor each had a goal and an assist, and the Winnipeg Jets beat the New York Islanders 5-4.
Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin has informed the team that he is stepping down from his position.
Jesper Bratt and Ondrej Palat each scored twice and the New Jersey Devils beat the Minnesota Wild 5-2 to snap a four-game skid.
Cooper Flagg scored 27 points and matched a season high with three blocks, and Naji Marshall had three straight baskets down the stretch and finished with 22 points as the depleted Dallas Mavericks beat the Brooklyn Nets 113-105.
Berkly Catton scored the tiebreaking goal in the third period, and the Kraken rallied from two goals down and beat the Rangers 4-2 on Monday night.
A city-approved plan to rezone a stretch of Atlantic Avenue is expected to bring thousands of new apartments to Brooklyn, but tenant advocates say the deal falls short for lower-income residents and could accelerate displacement.
A three-year pilot run by the Brooklyn Justice Initiative and the Mayor's Office of Criminal Justice aims to improve court compliance and reduce recidivism by meeting participants where they live.
Harlem native Teyana Taylor wins her first major acting honor at the 83rd Golden Globes Awards for her performance in Paul Thomas Anderson's "One Battle After Another." Locals say it's a win for the whole neighborhood.
Legislation would protect and expand hunger programs and improve benefit security as New York pantries see rising demand.
The people and businesses of Ridgewood, Queens, have banded together to help those impacted by the recent apartment building fire.
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.
Saks Global is the parent company of Saks Fifth Avenue, Neiman Marcus and Bergdorf Goodman. CBS News New York's Aziza Shuler reports.
President Donald Trump said Tuesday that starting Feb. 1 he will deny federal funding to any states that are home to local governments resisting his administration's immigration policies, expanding on previous threats to cut off resources to the so-called sanctuary cities themselves. CBS News New York's Elijah Westbrook reports.
CBS News New York's John Elliott has a look at the forecast, and gets a special message from a fan.
CBS News New York's Lonnie Quinn has your First Alert Forecast for January 13 at 11 p.m.
A Bronx bodega worker was assaulted on the job by a man with a baseball bat earlier this month, police say.
