Mark Schimel Drops Out Of Race For Estranged Wife's Assembly Seat
Friends of Mark and Michelle Schimel may have had to pick sides when the couple separated last year, but they won't have to choose between them at the polls in November.
Friends of Mark and Michelle Schimel may have had to pick sides when the couple separated last year, but they won't have to choose between them at the polls in November.
Mark Schimel, a political novice, has decided to try to unseat his estranged wife, Schimel, who is a third-term state assemblywoman from Long Island.
The Nassau County District Attorney reopened the case recently, but the man whose fate hangs in the balance, Jesse Friedman, explained why he thinks he is innocent exclusively to CBS 2's Carolyn Gusoff.
A lot of affluent towns in the Empire State are filled with spouses who are louses, according to a survey by AshleyMadison.com, a web site that caters to people looking to have discreet extramarital affairs.
The sign at the Gulf station on Northern Boulevard in Great Neck really does say a gallon of regular will cost you $4.99.9. Unless you have a spare one-tenth of a penny lying around, for all intents and purposes, that's a $5 gallon of gasoline -- $5.09 if you use a credit card.
The anti-terror effort was focused there because many in the Great Neck Jewish community trace their roots back to Iran.
In response to the SAT cheating scandal on Long Island, lawmakers are proposing ideas to prevent fraud and cheating on college entrance exams.
Police say they believe the two swastikas were scratched into the car sometime between 4:30 p.m. Friday and 11:00 a.m. Saturday.
Dr. Frank Telang was arrested at his home in Port Jefferson Station at 8:15 a.m., according to federal authorities.
State records show that Dr. Eric Jacobson prescribed thousands of painkillers to David Laffer and his wife Melinda Brady in the months before Laffer killed four people at a Medford pharmacy.
Two weeks ago, authorities said a 38-year-old woman was sitting on a bench waiting for the bus in Great Neck when a man with a gun kidnapped her.
According to published reports, two former students from North Shore Hebrew Academy are suspected of paying someone else to take their SAT's for them.
Police said Patricia Berak, 65, conned an elderly Long Island man out of $40,000 in a lottery scam hoping to recover some money she lost in the same scheme.
The cheating scandal that rocked Long Island is now impacting students across the country. On Tuesday, during a state Senate hearing on Long Island, it was announced that SAT security will be beefed up.
Police caught her at the train station. They don't know where she was planning to go, but believe she felt she could better care for the child than the child's own parents.
The Internet scratched its collective head this week when reports made their way online alleging that a television and movie actress had transitioned to a retail career on Long Island.
The wife of a 92-year-old man who fell through a Long Island train-platform gap said she wishes she knew the name of the "wonderful young man" who helped pick him up. Dorothy Goldman also praised Long Island Rail Road personnel who helped her husband on Sunday night in Great Neck.
This latest incident occurred after the railroad spent millions of dollars trying to reduce the gap problem at numerous stations following dozens of injuries, including one fatality.
Nassau County police said Andrew Lelpi and Anthony Guerrero will be arraigned Monday on charges of criminal possession of a weapon and menacing a police officer.
There are dozens of volunteers busy in nearly every inch of the home of Collington Foster, a World War II veteran who recently had a stroke.
The incident occurred Wednesday evening when 65-year-old Nahid Kamali was pulling into the garage of her upscale King's Point home.
Surrounded by family and friends and overwhelmed with flowers, a Long Island high school student was celebrated Wednesday for placing second in a national science competition despite being blind.
Great Neck school officials were to meet Monday night to discuss the latest scandal to hit their prestigious school district -- students paying other people to take their college entrance exams or SATs.
Hundreds of Long Island high school students are spending their winter break at Island Harvest in Uniondale helping to prepare and distribute food for the needy.
Alexandra Woodhouse was basically a prisoner in her own home as the violence in Cairo prevented her from leaving her apartment.
A devastating seven-alarm fire in Paterson, New Jersey left families homeless and businesses destroyed.
The historian notes the felony conviction of a former American president by a jury of peers, proving all are equal under the law, would never have taken place in countries ruled by authoritarians.
We're in for another nice day Sunday. There will be more clouds, especially in the afternoon and evening. But overall, no complaints!
Being found guilty of 34 felony counts would normally mark the end of someone's political prospects. But this week's conviction is not stopping Trump (who has built his career, and brand, on grievances) from running for another term in the White House.
Aaron Judge followed up his two-homer performance at the stadium where he rooted for the Giants as a child with one of the more prodigious shots in the ballpark's 25 seasons.
We're in for another nice day Sunday. There will be more clouds, especially in the afternoon and evening. But overall, no complaints!
The 2024 New Queens Pride Parade marches through Jackson Heights, Queens today, as Pride Month kicks off in New York City.
An NYPD sergeant shot a man who was armed with a knife outside an East Harlem police station Saturday, police say.
The World Trade Center will host Cricket World Cup viewing parties throughout the month of June, along with other fan activities.
The Committee of Interns and Residents Service Employees International Union has reached a tentative deal with New York City to provide better pay for more than 2,300 medical interns and residents.
We're in for another nice day Sunday. There will be more clouds, especially in the afternoon and evening. But overall, no complaints!
Saturday was another stunning day, and Sunday looks pretty decent as well.
In some cases, experts say stress can help keep you sharp and motivated. But over an extended period of time, it may affect your health, job performance, and even your ability to manage your finances.
This weekend looks amazing, with copious amounts of sunshine and temperatures returning to the 80s!
A renegade shower or storm is possible Thursday, but the chance is low as skies clear after a rainy morning.
A devastating seven-alarm fire in Paterson, New Jersey left families homeless and businesses destroyed.
We're in for another nice day Sunday. There will be more clouds, especially in the afternoon and evening. But overall, no complaints!
Saturday was another stunning day, and Sunday looks pretty decent as well.
In some cases, experts say stress can help keep you sharp and motivated. But over an extended period of time, it may affect your health, job performance, and even your ability to manage your finances.
This weekend looks amazing, with copious amounts of sunshine and temperatures returning to the 80s!
We're in for another nice day Sunday. There will be more clouds, especially in the afternoon and evening. But overall, no complaints!
Saturday was another stunning day, and Sunday looks pretty decent as well.
In some cases, experts say stress can help keep you sharp and motivated. But over an extended period of time, it may affect your health, job performance, and even your ability to manage your finances.
Police on Long Island announced Cricket World Cup road closures and expect disruptions in and around Eisenhower Park starting Saturday.
This weekend looks amazing, with copious amounts of sunshine and temperatures returning to the 80s!
Being found guilty of 34 felony counts would normally mark the end of someone's political prospects. But this week's conviction is not stopping Trump (who has built his career, and brand, on grievances) from running for another term in the White House.
Former President Donald Trump was found guilty on 34 felony counts in a case stemming from a "hush money" payment to adult film star Stormy Daniels.
CBS News fact checked four misleading claims Trump made about his trial in remarks he made Friday morning.
Former President Donald Trump's campaign and the GOP raised $52.8 million in the hours after Trump was convicted on 34 felony counts in his "hush money" trial.
President Biden said Israel's proposal consists of three phrases. Hamas has not yet responded.
Officials remind parents to keep a close eye on their kids this summer after a girl nearly drowned in a backyard swimming pool in Connecticut over Memorial Day weekend.
A new report from Orkin ranks the worst cities for mosquitoes, with New York coming in second and Los Angeles taking the top spot.
Leonette Belfield-Carson, whose daughter Jalissa Nadine Carson died of cancer, is now an advocate for other moms with children battling cancer.
A new report from New Jersey's Department of Health shows lead levels in children are dropping but not gone.
Kyle McMorrow was just 36 years old when he suffered a stroke last year. He woke up with neck pain one day, not realizing what was happening.
Comedy In Harlem will reopen in a newer, larger location on West 145th Street.
Manhattan prosecutors have told a judge they are evaluating new claims of sexual misconduct made against Harvey Weinstein, and new charges are being considered.
Wactor was shot and killed when he interrupted three suspects in the midst of a catalytic converter theft in downtown LA early Saturday morning, according to family members.
In the Off-Broadway comedy, Sedgwick plays the mother of a young disabled woman who is romantically involved with a disabled man.
Nicki Minaj was in Amsterdam after playing a show at Ziggo's Dome on Thursday, and was on her way to Manchester, England, for the next stop in her Pink Friday 2 World Tour.
Aaron Judge followed up his two-homer performance at the stadium where he rooted for the Giants as a child with one of the more prodigious shots in the ballpark's 25 seasons.
The Rangers had a 2-1 lead in the series then lost three straight, costing them their season.
Christian Walker hit a grand slam in the third inning and the Arizona Diamondbacks beat the New York Mets 10-5 to stop a five-game losing streak that matched their season high.
John Tolkin scored his first goal of the season in the 38th minute to help the New York Red Bulls beat Orlando City 1-0.
Darryl Strawberry told New York Mets fans it was a mistake to leave for the Los Angeles Dodgers 34 years ago.
Residents who live around St. Mary's Park in the South Bronx say they're worried their children won't have a safe place to play this summer.
The inaugural Gowanus Art Parade will dance along the historically polluted canal Saturday.
Comedy In Harlem will reopen in a newer, larger location on West 145th Street.
Amber Ferrer, an advocate and connector within the LGBTQIA+ community of Jackson Heights, has been named one of the grand marshals of the 2024 Queens Pride Parade.
Living in the concrete jungle means sharing the city with the hundreds of species of wildlife that call it home.
The Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore collapsed early Tuesday, March 26 after a column was struck by a container ship that reportedly lost power, sending vehicles and people into the Patapsco River.
The 50th Annual Village Halloween Parade drew massive crowds, celebrating the theme "Upside/Down:Inside/OUT."
As much of the northeast experiences heavy rains, parts of New York City are beginning to flood.
Thousands of people flooded Union Square on Friday for a PlayStation giveaway promoted by livestreamer Kai Cenat.
A crane went up in flames high above Manhattan, then partially collapsed onto the street below.
New Yorkers wanted to hear Adams' thoughts on outdoor dining, sky-high rent, traffic and more.
Mayor Eric Adams discusses his tug-of-war with the progressive New York City Council, cellphones in schools, cracking down on illegal pot shops, and more. Plus, we gave New Yorkers a chance to question their mayor.
Should the government ban TikTok? It's a simple question, but New Yorkers have strong opinions.
Eric Adams, a moderate mayor, is in a clash with the progressive New York City Council. He's involved in an increasingly volatile tug-of-war over who gets the final say on agency heads. Watch this full episode of "The Point with Marcia Kramer."
The climb challenges participants to scale 2,226 steps to the finish line on the 102nd floor of One World Trade Center.