Firefighters Battle House Fire In Hempstead
Pockets of flame could be seen shooting from the roof of the Stewart Avenue home in Hempstead as firefighters attacked the flames from all angles.
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Pockets of flame could be seen shooting from the roof of the Stewart Avenue home in Hempstead as firefighters attacked the flames from all angles.
The fate of the struggling Hempstead school district in now in the hands of a federal judge.
Administrators brought in to root out corruption in the Hempstead school district have now been ousted, and a principal who was fired has his job back.
The 3 to 2 vote to ban Hempstead Superintendent Dr. Shimon Waronker from all school facilities and place him on paid leave came close to midnight Tuesday.
One of the most troubled school districts in New York state is in turmoil.
Many taxpayers, and the newly elected Hempstead town supervisor, showed up to protest on Tuesday.
It's been a proving ground for Republican leaders like Alfonse D'Amato, but America's largest township is no longer in GOP hands.
It's neighbor against neighbor in one long Island town, over whether to build a playground in an empty park.
An 80-year-old woman is dead after being struck by a hit-and-run driver while crossing a street in Hempstead, police said.
A high school theatre teacher on Long Island is the subject of high drama this week.
Police say Kenny Cruz allegedly punched and kicked the woman, hit her with a stapler, and stabbed her with scissors.
A Long Island man accused of bludgeoning his mother, sister and another woman to death after being kicked out of his home in Nassau County has made his first appearance in court.
Relatives say Bobby Vanderhall suffered from mental illness and his mother "did her best" to get him help.
The dog is being treated at North Shore Animal League for his injuries.
It was a perfect beach day, but in parts of Nassau County's South Shore, seaweed has been keeping swimmers out of the water.
Summertime heat doesn't only attract people to barbecues and the beach, it attracts pesky, party crashing flies as well.
Room and house rental through websites like Air BnB are prompting new restrictions on Long Island.
Residents of a south shore Long Island community said big rigs are continuing to invade their neighborhood creating a danger.
A wheelchair accessible minivan stolen from a Long Island driveway has been found by police and returned to its grateful owner.
A 14-year-old boy was bitten by a pit bull after three people dangled him over a fence where the dog was enclosed on Long Island, police said.
A man has been arrested after his aunt was found stabbed to death in her Long Island home.
Who would throw bricks, rocks, and cinder blocks from a parkway overpass onto innocent drivers below?
An esteemed educator known for fixing failing New York City schools is ready to roll up his sleeves in one of the worst performing school districts on Long Island. So why is there opposition?
Tow truck drivers in Hempstead are fed up with a new town policy that they said is costing them money.
School officials say the man has struck in the blocks surrounding the Hempstead campus. Students say they're disturbed by the potential threat.
The cause of the deadly explosion and fire at a Bronx building remains unclear.
New York City officials discussed security efforts ahead of the 44th annual Dominican Day Parade kicking off Sunday morning.
Severe weather conditions entered our area Friday afternoon amid a heat advisory Friday and Saturday, with humid weather bringing the chance for storms.
The L, N, R and W lines will be impacted as MTA crews replace and upgrade tracks and perform signal maintenance over five weekends and certain weekdays.
An addiction-services nonprofit approved by the city focuses on harm reduction for hard drug users — to the chagrin of some in the neighborhood.
The cause of the deadly explosion and fire at a Bronx building remains unclear.
New York City officials discussed security efforts ahead of the 44th annual Dominican Day Parade kicking off Sunday morning.
Severe weather conditions entered our area Friday afternoon amid a heat advisory Friday and Saturday, with humid weather bringing the chance for storms.
The L, N, R and W lines will be impacted as MTA crews replace and upgrade tracks and perform signal maintenance over five weekends and certain weekdays.
New York State Police are looking for a man they say set a deadly fire at a home Thursday in Greenville, which is located in Orange County.
Severe weather conditions entered our area Friday afternoon amid a heat advisory Friday and Saturday, with humid weather bringing the chance for storms.
A 16-year-old boy was killed after he was hit Wednesday night by a Metro-North train going from Danbury to South Norwalk, police said.
Most of the Tri-State Area is under a heat advisory Thursday and Friday, with downpours bringing the risk of flash flooding.
New York City and parts of New Jersey were under a flood watch due to downpours and strong storms Monday.
Stormy weather will return to the New York City area on Monday, bringing the threat of heavy rain and storms that may lead to flash flooding.
Severe weather conditions entered our area Friday afternoon amid a heat advisory Friday and Saturday, with humid weather bringing the chance for storms.
An emotional vigil was held in Garfield, New Jersey, on Thursday to remember two children who died after being swept into the Passaic River.
A massive 8-foot python was found in a New Jersey backyard. The 40-pound snake is now safely back in a cage, but not before it gave residents in Freehold a scare.
A busy road in North Haledon, New Jersey, is still closed after it buckled during a storm two weeks ago.
Most of the Tri-State Area is under a heat advisory Thursday and Friday, with downpours bringing the risk of flash flooding.
Severe weather conditions entered our area Friday afternoon amid a heat advisory Friday and Saturday, with humid weather bringing the chance for storms.
There's been a fourth case of tularemia in Suffolk County this year, Health Commissioner Dr. Gregson Pigott confirmed Thursday. The rare tick-borne disease is also known as rabbit fever.
A Long Island man is walking the final miles of what has been a remarkable summer journey. He's covered the entire length of New York state, including Long Island. CBS News New York's Carolyn Gusoff introduces us to the man behind the miles. To learn more, visit empirestatewalk.org.
Suffolk County health officials confirmed a fourth case of tularemia this year.
Most of the Tri-State Area is under a heat advisory Thursday and Friday, with downpours bringing the risk of flash flooding.
The Supreme Court in June struck down President Trump's earlier executive order aimed at ending birthright citizenship.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani is reacting after voters in Michigan chose a progressive Democrat over a moderate.
The Senate Homeland Security Committee voted to hold Dr. Anthony Fauci in contempt of Congress over his refusal to answer questions during testimony before the committee last week.
New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill is taking her first major step onto the national stage, endorsing 13 Democrats — as the moderate signals she may jump into the debate over her party's future.
Gov. Kathy Hochul signed new legislation Wednesday to strengthen inspections on cooling towers in New York City.
Several lawsuits were announced Thursday against New York City and others connected to a deadly 2025 Legionnaires' outbreak in Harlem.
Gov. Kathy Hochul signed new legislation Wednesday to strengthen inspections on cooling towers in New York City.
The source of exposure for the Legionnaires cluster on Manhattan's Upper East Side has been eliminated, according to the New York City Health Department.
A seventh person has died from Legionnaires' disease in connection with the Upper East Side cluster, New York City's health commissioner said Thursday.
Thirty-four cooling towers at 33 buildings on the Upper East Side tested positive for live Legionella bacteria, the New York City Health Department announced Tuesday.
Actor and comedian Bowen Yang will portray Mary Todd Lincoln in Broadway's "Oh, Mary!" for a limited 12-week run starting in September.
Designer John Galliano is known for his theatrical and dramatic designs, but his legacy is also marked by antisemitic and racist comments.
"The Sopranos" actor Vincent Pastore is being remembered as a fixture in his Bronx community.
Vincent Pastore played Salvatore "Big Pussy" Bonpensiero on all six seasons of "The Sopranos," which aired from 1999 to 2007.
A new Broadway show based on Prince's movie and album "Purple Rain" will take the stage at Broadway's Majestic Theatre in March.
It was the third series sweep for the Mets this season and first on the road.
Some lights atop Yankee Stadium briefly went dark a couple of times in the first inning Wednesday night.
Bo Bichette singled off Matt Festa to score automatic runner Francisco Lindor in the 10th inning, helping the Mets to a wild 6-5 victory over the Guardians.
The Bayonne 12U Little League team from New Jersey is heading to the Metro Region Tournament with their sights set on the Little League World Series.
The countdown to the 2026 US Open in New York City is on, but some tennis fans are frustrated by how much it costs to get in.
Some residents of a Queens building say a temporary boiler truck parked outside has become a nearly two-year fixture, emitting smoke they say drifts into their homes.
Harlem Week 2026 brings past and present Harlemites together to honor the neighborhood's legacy.
Parents in Harlem say their children's walk to summer camp is littered with trash, illegal dumping and a growing encampment.
A specialized program from God's Love We Deliver is serving nearly 400 veterans with medically tailored meals, while helping combat isolation and ease the challenges of life after military service.
The Newtown Creek Alliance community science project gives students hands-on experience monitoring the health of one of the most polluted waterways in the U.S.
People dressed in elaborate headgear and paraded up Fifth Avenue for New York City's Easter Sunday tradition.
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.
The annual Easter Parade and Easter Bonnet Festival was held in Manhattan on April 20, 2025.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
CBS News New York's Scott Padgett has a look at the First Alert Weather forecast as severe weather enters our area.
New York City officials discussed security efforts ahead of the 44th annual Dominican Day Parade.
Author Amy Chozick spoked with Mary Calvi about her book "With Friends Like You," which is Club Calvi's new Readers' Choice.
The cause of the deadly explosion and fire at a Bronx building remains unclear. CBS News New York's Christina Fan reports.
It's another steamy day with the chance for rain and some strong storms in the afternoon and evening. CBS News New York Meteorologist Tony Sadiku has the forecast.
