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.
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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.
Police said the deadly shooting during a high school boys' hockey game in Pawtucket, Rhode Island, appears to have stemmed from a family dispute.
Cleveland Browns safety Ronnie Hickman was assaulted inside a New York City hotel on Monday morning, officials said.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani and Gov. Kathy Hochul said the state will give $1.5 billion to the city to help address a massive budget gap.
Most retail and food establishments will remain open, but services like mail delivery will be suspended for the federal holiday.
Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos told CBS News the suspect's backpack is one of the most promising leads in the case, as the search continues for Nancy Guthrie.
Cleveland Browns safety Ronnie Hickman was assaulted inside a New York City hotel on Monday morning, officials said.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani and Gov. Kathy Hochul said the state will give $1.5 billion to the city to help address a massive budget gap.
If Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer gets his way, the Pride flag will be a permanent part of the Stonewall National Monument.
It's been nearly three weeks since a January snowstorm hit New York City, and many cars still haven't moved.
Accumulating snow will return to the New York City area Sunday evening into Monday morning.
Accumulating snow will return to the New York City area Sunday evening into Monday morning.
Valentine's Day will be mild in the New York City area, but snow may be on the way to end the weekend.
New Yorkers felt much better on Tuesday as a warm front moved toward the region. But, snow and ice could make for a potentially dangerous evening.
A Cold Weather Advisory is in place through 10 a.m. on Monday for the entire Tri-State Area. As a result, a First Alert Weather Day will be in play for at least part of the day.
A Connecticut man was arrested after allegedly driving drunk in the Bronx and hitting pedestrians on a sidewalk Friday.
As construction on New Jersey's Portal Bridge gets underway, NJ Transit and Amtrak riders will see some major changes for the next month.
Accumulating snow will return to the New York City area Sunday evening into Monday morning.
Valentine's Day will be mild in the New York City area, but snow may be on the way to end the weekend.
A Palestinian woman who had been living and working in Paterson, New Jersey, suffered a seizure while in ICE custody in Texas, her legal team says.
Gov. Mikie Sherrill said officials expected the Trump administration to release more than $200 million in frozen funds by Friday, but they did not.
Accumulating snow will return to the New York City area Sunday evening into Monday morning.
Potholes are causing even more crashes on an already dangerous stretch of New York 25 on Long Island, officials say.
Hicksville is New York's first school district to ban e-bikes after alarming statistics revealed at least 12 people, mostly young Long Islanders, died on them in the past three years.
It has been a brutal viral season, but as RSV cases surged in New York, Northwell Health doctors say infant hospitalizations remained down, thanks to a fairly new vaccine.
Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman accepted the Republican Party's nomination for New York governor on Wednesday at the GOP convention in Garden City.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani and Gov. Kathy Hochul said the state will give $1.5 billion to the city to help address a massive budget gap.
If Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer gets his way, the Pride flag will be a permanent part of the Stonewall National Monument.
President Obama spoke about the "unprecedented nature" of what he said Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents did in Minnesota.
It's the second time in as many weeks that government funding has lapsed as Democrats and the White House remain at an impasse over immigration enforcement policies.
The mayor announced the plan to redesign Fordham Road was back on during a comically tight press conference aboard an MTA bus.
NYSNA ratified contracts with Montefiore and Mount Sinai, clearing the way for nurses to return to work Saturday after walking off one month ago.
The longest and largest nurses strike in New York City history is set to end after over three weeks as NYSNA says it has a tentative agreement.
Mount Sinai Health System and Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield failed to reach a contract agreement by Dec. 31, which means about 9,000 physicians are no longer considered in-network.
Brooklyn's Green-Wood Cemetery is set to become the first on the East Coast to offer human composting.
The goal is to get patients drunk and high at a new research lab on the border of Nassau County and Queens.
"Dawson's Creek" and "Varsity Blues" star James Van Der Beek has died at 48 years old.
New York City Department of Environmental Protection said there was a "significant reduction in water usage" throughout the Big Apple during his show. That changed as soon as his performance ended.
Catherine O'Hara, known for her roles in "Home Alone," "Schitt's Creek" and "Beetlejuice," died on Jan. 30 at the age of 71.
LUAR Creative Director Raul López says Lady Gaga's salsa-inspired dress in Bad Bunny's Super Bowl halftime show was a moment of pride for Caribbeans and Latinos.
Puerto Rican superstar Bad Bunny, born Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasio, is one of the most-streamed artists on the planet.
Cleveland Browns safety Ronnie Hickman was assaulted inside a New York City hotel on Monday morning, officials said.
The short-handed Indiana Pacers beat the Brooklyn Nets 115-110 on Wednesday night.
Jose Alvarado scored a season-high 26 points and Mikal Bridges added 22 points as the New York Knicks beat the Philadelphia 76ers 138-89 Wednesday night.
Pascal Siakam scored 30 points and the Pacers snapped a four-game losing streak by holding off the Knicks with a 137-134 overtime victory on Tuesday night.
Nic Claxton scored 28 points and had 10 rebounds to lead the Nets to a 123-113 win over the Bulls on Monday night.
A Brooklyn community is fighting to turn a forgotten landmark into a heritage center.
Edward R. Murrow High School's new boiler system cuts emissions while doubling as a hands-on sustainability lesson for students.
LUAR Creative Director Raul López says Lady Gaga's salsa-inspired dress in Bad Bunny's Super Bowl halftime show was a moment of pride for Caribbeans and Latinos.
After their building managers were arrested on fraud charges, tenants in Queens say their apartments were left in chaos.
Harlem's Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture centennial anniversary began last year, and 2026 marks 100 years since the library became owner of its namesake's personal collection, making it a full-fledged research center.
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.
As CBS News New York's Jennifer McLogan reports, members of the Kings Park High School marching band had their flight abruptly canceled, leaving dozens of students and chaperones confused and stranded.
CBS News New York's Christine Sloan spoke to upset members of the congregation, including a woman who shot video of the incident.
Communities in Queens are preparing to celebrate cultures with color and tradition. CBS News New York's Elle McLogan went to flushing, where preparations are underway for the Year of the Horse.
CBS News New York's Otis Livingston spoke to Aaron Judge, Cody Bellinger and others about the team's mood as it begins its quest for its first world championship since 2009.
Work is underway on the bridge and riders say, so far, it hasn't been smooth. Monday was the first weekday of service changes that started Sunday, but it was also a holiday. CBS News New York's Lisa Rozner reports.
