Hempstead preparing for heavy rain and up to 60 mph winds
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.
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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 killed in front of her 2-year-old son by the child's father.
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.
Long Island Republican Congressman Anthony D'Esposito allegedly gave part-time jobs to both his lover and fiancée's daughter.
Hempstead Supervisor Donald Calvin is among Long Island lawmakers that want congestion pricing eliminated forever.
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 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, 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.
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.
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 controversial New York City congestion pricing tolls set to start June 30 are facing another lawsuit, this time from Long Island.
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.
Residents in South Shore towns say they are tired of the deluges, insufficient drainage and whipping winds. CBS New York's Jenna DeAngelis reports.
Hundreds of children enjoyed an Easter egg hunt on Long Island on Saturday. The annual event was hosted by Hempstead schools, the Lions Club and the Nassau County Police.
A former Long Island high school girls volleyball coach is charged with raping one of his teenage players.
A former high school girls volleyball coach on Long Island has been charged with raping one of his players. CBS New York's John Dias reports.
Carl Schurz Park near Gracie Mansion was evacuated Tuesday as police investigated a suspicious package. It comes after two teens were arrested for an attempted "an act of ISIS-inspired terrorism."
Det. Jonathan Diller was fatally shot during a traffic stop in 2024. Opening statements began Tuesday for Guy Rivera, who is accused of killing him.
An earthquake struck in Sleepy Hollow, N.Y. in Westchester County Tuesday morning.
More than 1,000 new seats for New York City's 3-K program were announced Tuesday by Mayor Zohran Mamdani.
A three-alarm fire was reported Tuesday morning at West Side Elementary School in Laurel Hollow on Long Island.
Carl Schurz Park near Gracie Mansion was evacuated Tuesday as police investigated a suspicious package. It comes after two teens were arrested for an attempted "an act of ISIS-inspired terrorism."
An earthquake struck in Sleepy Hollow, N.Y. in Westchester County Tuesday morning.
More than 1,000 new seats for New York City's 3-K program were announced Tuesday by Mayor Zohran Mamdani.
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.
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.
President Trump said the war could end soon, but also threatened to hit Iran harder if it stops the flow of oil in the region. CBS News New York's Jessica Moore reports.
The NYPD released photos of the suspect Monday, asking the public for help identifying him. Officials said a person of interest was in custody Tuesday morning. CBS News New York's Jennifer Bisram reports.
Councilmember Sandy Nurse is introducing legislation to increase New York City's minimum wage to $30 by 2030. The current minimum wage in the city is $17 per hour.
Multiple dolphins were seen swimming and jumping out of the water in the East River off Randall's Island.
A fire engulfed an elementary school in Laurel Hollow on Long Island, causing extensive damage, officials said Tuesday. CBS News New York's Carolyn Gusoff reports.
