Firefighter injured after devastating overnight house fire on Long Island
Flames broke out just before 1 a.m. at a two-story home on Oak Avenue in Hempstead and burned it to the ground. Officials said a firefighter was treated for a hand injury.
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Flames broke out just before 1 a.m. at a two-story home on Oak Avenue in Hempstead and burned it to the ground. Officials said a firefighter was treated for a hand injury.
CBS News New York's John Dias reports how dozens of kids in the Hempstead area are able to feel the magic of the season.
In a routine ultrasound training course, a first-year medical student pretended to be a patient, but then something unexpected and serious popped up on the monitor. CBS News New York's Dave Carlin reports.
The Nov. 22 shooting on Willow Avenue in Hempstead killed 19-year-old Amira McLeod, of Queens, and injured two 20-year-old men.
Nassau County police say 19-year-old victim Amira McLeod was leaving a Hempstead house party with other college students when a group of uninvited teens tried to get in. CBS News New York's Jennifer McLogan has more on the victim and the suspect.
The shooting last month in Hempstead killed 19-year-old Amira McCleod, of Queens, and injured two 20-year-olds. CBS News New York's Jennifer McLogan has the latest.
Police have made an arrest in connection with a deadly shooting at a house party last month in Hempstead, New York.
Nassau County officials say three people were shot at a Hempstead house party on Saturday at around 11 p.m.
Gunfire erupted at around 11 p.m. on Saturday on Willow Avenue in Hempstead. CBS News New York's Kristie Keleshian spoke to someone who witnessed the chaotic moments.
Parents and students lined up for a backpack giveaway Saturday on Long Island.
One Long Island town is adding reinforcements to its shark patrol after recent sightings. As CBS News New York's John Dias explains, the extra patrols are coming at the perfect time.
A Democratic candidate hoping to run Hempstead, a longtime Republican stronghold, says he's not happy about the legality of appointing -- not electing -- town supervisors.
Joe Scianablo wants to run America's largest township, but he claims because of the legal policy he will be at a distinct disadvantage come Election Day. CBS News New York's Jennifer McLogan reports.
Thomas Mascia, former NYS trooper who shot himself and then lied about it last year on Long Island, has pleaded guilty.
Thomas Mascia, former NYS trooper who shot himself and then lied about it last year on the Southern State Parkway, has pleaded guilty.
Hempstead was once one of the most active business districts on Long Island. It now appears to be on the way to recovery.
The village was once Long Island's busiest business district. That is, until segregation emerged, causing harm to the community. As CBS News New York's Jennifer McLogan reports, local residents with renewed pride say the area has turned a corner.
A Long Island man was arraigned Wednesday on drugs, weapons and animal fighting charges.
Residents, merchants and lawmakers are sparring over creating a marijuana buffer zone between Queens and parts of Nassau County.
Marijuana shops are opening in Queens, and several are straddling parts of the Nassau County border where cannabis retail dispensaries are prohibited. CBS News New York's Jennifer McLogan met with residents, merchants and lawmakers who are sparring over creating a marijuana buffer zone.
Fed up Nassau County residents say they have had it with FAA promises to address airplane noise in neighborhoods that are not even near airports.
Fed up residents of Nassau County say they have had it with the agency's promises to address airplane noise in neighborhoods that are not even near airports. CBS News New York's Carolyn Gusoff reports.
Long Island's Hempstead Police Department is getting some new high-tech tools to help keep the community safe.
Ahead of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, the Village of Hempstead hosted its own parade Saturday.
Amid applause and tears, White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre declared you can go home again. CBS News New York's Jennifer McLogan was there as Hempstead Village welcomed their hometown hero, who leaves her historic post next month.
Det. Jonathan Diller was fatally shot during a traffic stop in 2024. Opening statements begin Tuesday for Guy Rivera, who is accused of killing him.
An earthquake struck in Sleepy Hollow, N.Y. in Westchester County Tuesday morning.
Mayor Zohran Mamdani is expected to announce hundreds of additional seats for New York City's 3-K program on Tuesday.
A three-alarm fire was reported Tuesday morning at West Side Elementary School in Laurel Hollow on Long Island.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Tuesday that it would be the "most intense day" of strikes against Iran so far.
An earthquake struck in Sleepy Hollow, N.Y. in Westchester County Tuesday morning.
Mayor Zohran Mamdani is expected to announce hundreds of additional seats for New York City's 3-K program on Tuesday.
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.
NYPD Officer Sorffly Davius, who died in Kuwait over the weekend on deployment for Operation Epic Fury, was honored with a dignified transfer.
The escalating war in Iran is having a serious impact on gas prices. However, there may be hope on the horizon.
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.
Another round of snow is impacting the Tri-State Area Wednesday, just after a major blizzard dumped more than 2 feet of snow in some parts of New York and New Jersey.
Thunderstorms are expected in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut this weekend after severe weather hit the Midwest.
While the money promised by Gov. Mikie Sherrill will help Phillipsburg make sinkhole repairs, it won't be enough to get everyone back in their homes.
The suspect allegedly used Google Translate to threaten to shoot a cashier at Mi Rinconcito Ecuatoriano in Newark.
Americans coming from the Middle East arrived at JFK Airport on Thursday and said the U.S. evacuation plan after attacking Iran was grossly insufficient.
New Jersey E-ZPass users could soon be able to ditch the tags mounted to their windshields to pay tolls.
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.
Virtual reality is helping some veterans on Long Island travel the world again without leaving their nursing home.
Many of these Long Islanders believe their section of New York's shoreline is shrinking because of the brutal winter.
John Miro, a 70-year-old Long Island crossing guard who was struck by a driver while on the job last week, has died, police confirm.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Tuesday that it would be the "most intense day" of strikes against Iran so far.
The escalating war in Iran is having a serious impact on gas prices. However, there may be hope on the horizon.
Some say Mamdani's remarks on the "ISIS-inspired" attack were a calculated public relations performance to support the NYPD, an agency he has decried in the past.
At a Miami-area news conference Monday, President Trump said he expects the war in Iran to end "very soon," but also called it "the beginning of building a new country."
Live Nation, the parent company of Ticketmaster, has reached a deal with the Department of Justice as part of a high-stakes antitrust trial.
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.
Mika Zibanejad had two goals and an assist, and the New York Rangers scored on three power plays in a 6-2 win over the Philadelphia Flyers on Monday night.
Baltimore Ravens' tight end Isaiah Likely and All-Pro punter Jordan Stout are following John Harbaugh to the New York Giants, the Associated Press reported.
Minkah Fitzpatrick is coming to the New York Jets and will fill a major need for Aaron Glenn's defense.
John Gibson and Cam Talbot combined to make 31 saves, Dominik Shine scored his first NHL goal and the Red Wings beat the Devils 3-0 on Sunday night.
Wiki Carmona scored two goals against his former team after Prince Owusu found the net on a penalty kick and CF Montreal thumped the Red Bulls 3-0 on Sunday.
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.
Former FBI agent Scott Curtis talks about the investigation into the alleged ISIS-inspired attack near Gracie Mansion and the hurdles prosecutors and police could face.
Chris Wragge speaks with host Padma Lakshmi about what’s next in the competition on "America's Culinary Cup."
Police said a 46-year-old was riding an electric scooter when he hit a pothole and fell off the scooter, hitting his head.
A fire broke out at West Side Elementary School in Laurel Hollow on Long Island early Tuesday morning. CBS News New York's Christina Fan reports.
Firefighters are responding to West Side Elementary School in Laurel Hollow as heavy smoke comes from the building.
