
Hempstead Police Department will launch "Drones as First Responders" program
Long Island's Hempstead Police Department is getting some new high-tech tools to help keep the community safe.
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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.
Hempstead Town Supervisor Don Clavin warns the winds are going to pick up as schools are getting out and commuters are leaving work this evening.
The town of Hempstead is preparing for the heavy rain and strong winds expected Wednesday.
Leaders in Nassau and Suffolk counties rolled out a strategy Monday to try and stop congestion pricing.
Supervisors of several towns say the tolling plan in an unnecessary tax and they hope President-elect Donald Trump and the new Congress kill it when they take power in 2025. CBS News New York's Maurice Dubois reports.
CBS News New York's Allen Devlin has more on the obstacles the tolling plan will continue to face,
Hempstead residents are fuming over a proposed tax hike.
A vigil was held Friday on Long Island for a mother who police say was murdered in front of her 2-year-old son by the child's father. It happened just one day after an order of protection expired. CBS News New York's Jennifer Bisram has the heartbreaking story from Hempstead.
A vigil was held Friday on Long Island for a mother who police say was killed in front of her 2-year-old son by the child's father.
Long Island Republican Congressman Anthony D'Esposito allegedly gave part-time jobs to both his lover and fiancée's daughter.
Lawmakers on Long Island are making it clear they want the controversial tolling plan shelved forever. CBS News New York's Carolyn Gusoff reports.
Hempstead Supervisor Donald Calvin is among Long Island lawmakers that want congestion pricing eliminated forever.
Hempstead Supervisor Don Clavin and other Long Island leaders are still fighting the plan in federal court with a lawsuit against the MTA. CBS News New York's Chris Wragge reports.
Officials in Hempstead are warning beach goers about recent shark sightings and rough seas.
As the temperatures rise, Nassau County is expecting beaches to be packed.
Six people, including an 18-year-old, have been arrested in connection to a slashing on the campus of Hofstra University on Wednesday. Police say a fight escalated following the graduation ceremony for Academy Charter High School.
Hempstead officials want federal help after they say unhealthy levels of the chemical 1,4-dioxane was found in all nine of the town's wells. CBS New York's John Dias reports.
Hempstead, N.Y. officials want federal help after they say unhealthy levels of the chemical 1,4-dioxane was found in all nine of the town's wells.
There are water concerns in Nassau County after nine wells in Hempstead were found to have unhealthy levels of a chemical called 1,4 Dioxane.
John "Junior" Gotti's wife and daughter appeared in court Wednesday for a hearing in connection with a fight during a game at Locust Valley High School in February.
The town of Hempstead has now filed a federal lawsuit in another attempt to stop congestion pricing. This is the first one out of Long Island, and CBS New York's Jennifer Bisram spoke to drivers about having to pay up come June 30.
The controversial New York City congestion pricing tolls set to start June 30 are facing another lawsuit, this time from Long Island.
Residents in South Shore towns say they are tired of the deluges, insufficient drainage and whipping winds. CBS New York's Jenna DeAngelis reports.
Lawyers have begun to deliver opening statements at the trial of the man charged with trying to fatally stab author Salman Rushdie in front of a lecture audience in western New York.
NYC is catching a break from the snow today, but it will be short lived. We're expecting a messy commute Wednesday and Thursday mornings.
Recalled products involved a mix of Bavarian doughnuts, French crullers, éclairs and coffee rolls, according to FDA.
I-80 is closed in Wharton, New Jersey as crews are back on the scene of a previous sinkhole on the highway.
A bird flu-related shutdown of all live poultry markets in New York City, Westchester County and Long Island starts today.
Lawyers have begun to deliver opening statements at the trial of the man charged with trying to fatally stab author Salman Rushdie in front of a lecture audience in western New York.
NYC is catching a break from the snow today, but it will be short lived. We're expecting a messy commute Wednesday and Thursday mornings.
A bird flu-related shutdown of all live poultry markets in New York City, Westchester County and Long Island starts today.
New York City Schools Chancellor Melissa Aviles-Ramos released a video Sunday urging immigrant families not to keep their kids home from school.
The Jets and Aaron Rodgers will reportedly part ways, setting the stage for a new starting quarterback to run the offense in 2025.
NYC is catching a break from the snow today, but it will be short lived. We're expecting a messy commute Wednesday and Thursday mornings.
As the latest winter storm wraps up around NYC, snow totals show how many inches fell across the area.
Another round of snow and sleet is coming to NYC on Saturday night, and much of the area will be under a winter storm watch.
Snow and freezing rain fell early Thursday around the NYC area, so how much did we get?
The weather starts out warm Tuesday around the NYC area, but turns cold and windy by the afternoon.
NYC is catching a break from the snow today, but it will be short lived. We're expecting a messy commute Wednesday and Thursday mornings.
I-80 is closed in Wharton, New Jersey as crews are back on the scene of a previous sinkhole on the highway.
The Jets and Aaron Rodgers will reportedly part ways, setting the stage for a new starting quarterback to run the offense in 2025.
Snow, sleet and ice hit the Tri-State Area on Saturday, and now the cleanup is underway before things freeze over.
As the latest winter storm wraps up around NYC, snow totals show how many inches fell across the area.
Snow, sleet and ice hit the Tri-State Area on Saturday, and now the cleanup is underway before things freeze over.
As the latest winter storm wraps up around NYC, snow totals show how many inches fell across the area.
A murder that occurred more than two decades ago has finally been solved, according to Suffolk County's Cold Case Unit.
Amandeep Singh was sentenced on Long Island for a wrong-way crash that killed teens Ethan Falkowitz and Drew Hassenbein.
A flower delivery service that claimed to operate out of Long Island has racked up thousands of complaints nationwide.
The U.S. Mint reported losing $85.3 million in the 2024 fiscal year that ended in September on the nearly 3.2 billion pennies it produced.
New York City Schools Chancellor Melissa Aviles-Ramos released a video Sunday urging immigrant families not to keep their kids home from school.
President Trump also said he would announce "reciprocal tariffs" on Tuesday or Wednesday.
President Trump told Fox News' Bret Baier in an interview ahead of Super Bowl 2025 that he'd "love to" bring the country together, but "there's only one way to do it and that's massive success."
A federal judge Friday prevented the Trump administration from placing 2,200 employees of USAID on administrative leave for now.
Recalled products involved a mix of Bavarian doughnuts, French crullers, éclairs and coffee rolls, according to FDA.
A bird flu-related shutdown of all live poultry markets in New York City, Westchester County and Long Island starts today.
The CDC says respiratory illness is now "very high" nationwide.
Hundreds of people rallied at a Manhattan park on Monday, calling for protections for transgender people following President Trump's executive order banning gender-affirming health care.
Gov. Kathy Hochul has taken another step to protect New York doctors who prescribe abortion pills after one was indicted in Louisiana.
Lawyers have begun to deliver opening statements at the trial of the man charged with trying to fatally stab author Salman Rushdie in front of a lecture audience in western New York.
Jon Batiste, a Louisiana native, sang the national anthem at the 2025 Super Bowl.
Rapper Kendrick Lamar headlined the much-anticipated Super Bowl 2025 halftime show.
Tony Roberts, a versatile, Tony Award-nominated theater performer at home in both plays and musicals and who appeared in several Woody Allen movies — often as Allen's best friend — has died.
Brands paid millions to air their commercials during Super Bowl 2025. Here's what's behind the cost, and why advertisers say it's worth it.
The Philadelphia Eagles claimed their franchise's second Super Bowl in a crushing win over the Kansas City Chiefs, denying the Chiefs a historic "three-peat."
The Jets and Aaron Rodgers will reportedly part ways, setting the stage for a new starting quarterback to run the offense in 2025.
Jon Batiste, a Louisiana native, sang the national anthem at the 2025 Super Bowl.
Matt Boldy had two goals and an assist and the Minnesota Wild scored the final five goals to beat the New York Islanders 6-3.
The Boston Celtics easily handled the New York Knicks for the second time this season, winning 131-104 on Saturday.
A great-grandmother in Queens celebrated her 103rd birthday Friday.
Kevin Richardson, one of the Exonerated Five, stopped by his alma mater in the Bronx on Friday to discuss the importance of knowing your rights when encountering law enforcement.
Bronx Borough President Vanessa Gibson is asking Mayor Eric Adams for more funding towards the New York City Department of Parks and Recreation to plant more trees.
An East Harlem pediatric clinic is encouraging families to launch their literacy journey early as data shows falling reading scores nationwide.
New York City's plan to redevelop Red Hook's waterfront is sparking debate.
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.
Tens of thousands of people flooded Manhattan streets on June 2, 2024 for the 60th annual Israel Day on Fifth Parade.
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."
CBS News New York's Tony Sadiku has the latest weather forecast.
All live poultry markets around New York City are shutting down starting Monday after bird flu was detected at some facilities.
Crews are back on the scene of a previous sinkhole on I-80 in Wharton, New Jersey after a depression was seen in the roadway Monday. CBS News New York's Christine Sloan has the latest.
We are seeing alarming levels of influenza across the country. According to the CDC, flu cases are the highest they've been in 15 years! That has driven overall levels of respiratory illness to "very high" for the first time this season. Dr. Nidhi Kumar explains why we are seeing such a rise, and what symptoms you should look out for this season.
The latest round of tariffs comes as the president continues to face court challenges over multiple executive orders, and new poll numbers show Americans largely approve of the sweeping changes he made over the last few weeks. CBS News New York's Christina Fan reports.