Student Makes It Home From Egypt To Long Island
Alexandra Woodhouse was basically a prisoner in her own home as the violence in Cairo prevented her from leaving her apartment.
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Alexandra Woodhouse was basically a prisoner in her own home as the violence in Cairo prevented her from leaving her apartment.
"Honestly, once I found out that they clinched a playoff spot, I had some time to kill and I had this beat lying around that I felt really good about," said Matt Fox.
Nassau County police said he's responsible for at least six break-ins or attempted break-ins in Great Neck and Kings Point.
There are new fears on Long Island that a man suspected in at least six break-ins has tried to strike again in Kings Point.
Mayor Ralph J. Kreitzman said the ban was enacted after officials got complaints about smokers standing outside stores in the village. He said the law will also benefit pedestrians who might have been subjected to second-hand smoke.
Nassau County police believe the same man committed at least four overnight home invasions in Great Neck and Kings Point on Sunday and Wednesday.
Disturbing new details about a string of home invasions in Nassau County surfaced on Thursday. Police said the suspect held his hand over the mouth of a 5-year-old, trying to keep her from screaming.
Homeowners were advised to be vigilant on Wednesday following a series of violent home invasions. The search is on for a man suspected of attacking a young child, and two women -- in two different towns.
Police on Long Island say a man broke into the bedroom of a sleeping 15-year-old girl and placed a wet cloth over her face.
Erik Bracamonte and Joseph Cianciulli were arrested after police said they used 28 folding chairs to build a large swastika in the parking lot of a Great Neck synagogue.
A desperate search for a Long Island man came to a tragic end on Saturday, as police found a body identified as 65-year-old Great Neck resident Steven Mayer.
Steven Mayer, 65, was last seen on October 4 at his home in Great Neck.
Steven Mayer, the former president of a Great Neck synagogue, has been missing since leaving his home to go to his office in Huntington Monday morning.
A Long Island store owner was shot in the stoamch and police are investigating if he was the victim of an armed robbery or deliberately targeted.
Community members came together at a Queens playground on Sunday, after a 6-year-old student who attends the school and his father were detained and separated.
Riders in Manhattan and Queens are preparing for a change to the F and M subway lines that the transit agency hopes will reduce congestion.
Tua Tagovailoa remained unbeaten against the New York Jets, leading the Miami Dolphins to a 34-10 victory on Sunday.
The Knicks got 30 points from Jalen Brunson and beat the Magic 106-100 on Sunday, improving to 13-1 at home.
Police in New Jersey are investigating a series of home break-ins with suspects allegedly targeting high-end cars.
Community members came together at a Queens playground on Sunday, after a 6-year-old student who attends the school and his father were detained and separated.
Riders in Manhattan and Queens are preparing for a change to the F and M subway lines that the transit agency hopes will reduce congestion.
The Intrepid Museum's ceremony marking 84 years since the Pearl Harbor attack includes a wreath-laying in the Hudson River.
The construction of a bike lane along 31st Street in Astoria, Queens, has had local businesses and cyclists at odds for months.
A 68-year-old father of five was struck by moped driver and killed in Queens on Friday, leaving his family heartbroken right before the holidays.
If you're heading out, brace yourself — it's the coldest day of the season so far.
CBS News New York has learned Jed Parkington, who died by suicide during a standoff with law enforcement on Tuesday, was fascinated with Nazi Germany.
"Driven Into Debt," CBS News New York's latest investigative series, has uncovered a simple truth -- unpaid tolls can quietly spiral into crushing debt.
First Alert Weather Days have been declared in the NYC area as the arctic chill could bring record low temperatures.
A decomposed body and pipe bombs were found inside a Stamford, Connecticut, home after a shootout between the homeowner and police officers Tuesday, officials say.
Police in New Jersey are investigating a series of home break-ins with suspects allegedly targeting high-end cars.
The 2026 FIFA Men's World Cup schedule has been released, including the slate of matches coming to MetLife Stadium in New Jersey.
An apartment building fire in Jersey City, New Jersey, displaced about 30 people Friday, sending them out into frigid temperatures.
A judge ruled Menendez, the former U.S. Senator, is no longer eligible for public employment after a bribery conviction.
If you're heading out, brace yourself — it's the coldest day of the season so far.
A man is now in custody in Florida in connection to the 1997 murder of Tanya Denise Jackson on Long Island.
Nassau County Police charged Vito D'Ambrosio, of Seaford, with murdering his parents at A&A Italian Deli and Pizza in Bethpage.
If you're heading out, brace yourself — it's the coldest day of the season so far.
"Driven Into Debt," CBS News New York's latest investigative series, has uncovered a simple truth -- unpaid tolls can quietly spiral into crushing debt.
Two people were killed in a stabbing in Bethpage on Long Island, Nassau County police said.
Community members came together at a Queens playground on Sunday, after a 6-year-old student who attends the school and his father were detained and separated.
"We're reviewing the process, and we'll see," Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said. "Whatever we were to decide to release, we'd have to be very responsible about reviewing that right now."
President Trump presented medals to the 2025 Kennedy Center honorees during an Oval Office ceremony.
The 63-year-old Roger Clemens has been accused of using performance-enhancing drugs, which he has denied.
A judge ruled Menendez, the former U.S. Senator, is no longer eligible for public employment after a bribery conviction.
New York has no plans to change hepatitis B vaccine guidance after a Centers for Disease Control advisory panel voted to stop recommending a first dose for newborns.
In New York alone, there have already been more than 17,000 flu cases and nearly 1,000 hospitalizations, and doctors anticipate it's only going to get worse as more people gather for the holidays.
Colette Smith of the Bronx was diagnosed with lung cancer, despite never smoking. Her survival story is central to her push for early detection.
Some New Yorkers want the mayor-elect to appoint a new "rat czar" when he takes office after an uptick in rat sightings.
Gio's Law would establish a $25 million grant program to equip law enforcement nationwide with EpiPens and train officers how to use them.
President Trump presented medals to the 2025 Kennedy Center honorees during an Oval Office ceremony.
The iconic Wythe Diner was physically moved Saturday from its location in Williamsburg to Steiner Studios in Brooklyn's Navy Yard.
Japanese officials said Jeremy O Harris, known for his Tony-nominated "Slave Play" and his role in the series "Emily in Paris," was arrested on the island of Okinawa on Nov. 16.
Rapper Tekashi 6ix9ine has been sentenced to three more months in prison for violating his supervised release terms in a New York gang case.
Frank Gehry was known for designing the Guggenheim Museum Bilbao in Spain and the Walt Disney Concert Hall in Los Angeles.
Tua Tagovailoa remained unbeaten against the New York Jets, leading the Miami Dolphins to a 34-10 victory on Sunday.
The Knicks got 30 points from Jalen Brunson and beat the Magic 106-100 on Sunday, improving to 13-1 at home.
New York beat the Tampa Bay Lightning 2-0 on Saturday night.
The Boston Bruins beat New Jersey 4-1 on Saturday night, sending the Devils to their season-high fifth straight loss.
The Brooklyn Nets beat the New Orleans Pelicans 119-101 on Saturday.
Neighbors in Brooklyn's Victorian Flatbush are expressing frustration after the city designated only part of their area as a historic district.
Brooklyn's Prospect Park is getting financing for a long-term project to battle the impacts of climate change, city leaders say.
The Brooklyn Conservatory of Music plans a 12,000-square-foot campus at One Prospect Park West, aiming to serve thousands more with music therapy and education programs.
Some residents at NYCHA's Eastchester Gardens in the Bronx say they've been shivering on and off all week.
The Brooklyn Nutcracker returns to Downtown Brooklyn with diverse cultural influences, community outreach, and a fresh take on Tchaikovsky's iconic score.
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.
The first day of the new work week will feature sun and clouds, but temps likely will not get out of the 20s. CBS News New York's Vanessa Murdock reports.
It was on this day, Dec. 7, 1941, that Japanese forces bombed the U.S. base in Hawaii, killing more than 2,300 troops and launching our country into World War II. CBS News New York's Allen Devlin reports.
New York's senior senator called the possible move a monopoly-like merger and warns it could hurt competition and drive up prices of goods. CBS News New York's Allen Devlin reports.
The MTA says the move will help reduce train congestion. CBS News New York's Kristie Keleshian spoke with commuters ahead of the big changes.
The 27-year-old's attorneys are pushing for evidence to be tossed out ahead of his trial for the murder of United Healthcare CEO Brian Thompson. CBS News New York's Allen Devlin reports.
