Nassau County executive's name all over county signs creates debate
Blakeman reinstated the practice after his predecessor, Laura Curran, removed her name.
Blakeman reinstated the practice after his predecessor, Laura Curran, removed her name.
There was an official change in leadership Monday for Nassau County's 1.4 million residents.
In a county where registered Democrats outnumber Republicans by 100,000, incumbent Laura Curran lost her bid for re-election as Nassau County executive.
Unofficial results show Blakeman came out on top by some 2,100 votes.
It was a bumpy Election on Long Island for Democrats. Some are calling the red wave a bloodbath.
Voters on Long Island say taxes, truthfulness, and public safety are important issues to them.
During the overnight hours and early Tuesday, Nassau and Suffolk counties were doused with about 10 hours of significant rainfall.
The county is urging every school district to sign up for the free four-session program.
This year, the county executive is up for re-election in Nassau County and her opponent is trying to sell his plan to voters on the big three: crime, COVID-19, and property taxes.
Twenty million dollars in infrastructure improvements are targeting drainage in Lawrence, Cedarhurst, Bay Park, Lido Beach, East Rockaway and Baldwin.
The base has a commissary, health facilities and an outdoor playground for the many veterans and military families. But the decades-old gym has been unusable.
On Nickerson Beach, a purple flag with a shark silhouette will be hosted for 24 hours whenever someone spots a shark.
Despite Nassau County boasting a high vaccination rate, the number of hesitant residents is significant as the Delta variant rages on.
Once training is complete, campers as young as 17 can get to work as volunteer firefighters.
County officials said they don't want to frighten anyone, but shark activity off the shore is up with an unprecedented 20 sightings last year.
Long Island is bracing for its first brush of the season with a named storm.
Who is the best steward of money, the people or the politicians? Unprecedented federal funding is flooding states and communities, and now there is a debate on Long Island regarding fair distribution.
On Long Island, officials say the need for food for struggling families and veterans has not eased, but help is coming.
Millions of dollars are still available to help small businesses struggling due to the pandemic and Nassau County is now proposing million in new grants. But many don't know how or where to apply.
Long Island political leaders are calling on state officials to allow their beaches to open at normal 100% capacity.
Nassau County Executive Laura Curran says a return to mass transit will fuel the region's recovery.
The building has been the site of a slew of sensational trials. It's also where actor Henry Fonda was married, and singer-songwriter Bob Dylan, too.
As more supply becomes available, COVID-19 vaccination efforts are ramping up across the Tri-State Area.
The county is working with the nonprofit group Heroes Among Us to raise money for the memorial's design and commission.
Village Hall in Farmingdale looks more like a fortress than a small seat of government. The plastic dividers installed at the front desk and in the court room, plus COVID-19 safety features.
A new study of low- and moderate-income students in California finds that most recoup their educational costs after only a few years.
A police officer has been hospitalized after a crash on Staten Island Thursday morning, the NYPD said.
The deadline to get a Real ID across the country is May 7, 2025, Department of Homeland Security says.
Stormy Daniels' rapid-fire and sensational testimony in Donald Trump's criminal trial continued for a second day Thursday.
Jalen Brunson returned from a right foot injury to score 24 of his 29 points in the second half, leading the New York Knicks to a 130-121 victory over the Indiana Pacers for a 2-0 lead in the Eastern Conference semifinals.
A police officer has been hospitalized after a crash on Staten Island Thursday morning, the NYPD said.
The deadline to get a Real ID across the country is May 7, 2025, Department of Homeland Security says.
Three teenagers were rescued after they got stuck on a cliffside in Upper Manhattan on Wednesday.
Three of four Brooklyn gang members convicted for a series of fatal shootings were sentenced Wednesday.
The family of 19-year-old Win Rozario is calling for the two NYPD officers involved in his death to be fired.
Traffic was flowing on I-95 in Norwalk Monday after being shut down in both directions due to a fiery tractor-trailer crash last week.
I-95 fully reopened in both directions Sunday in Norwalk, Connecticut, days after a tanker truck caught fire and badly damaged a bridge.
Northbound lanes of I-95 have reopened in Norwalk, Connecticut after crews demolished a bridge that was damaged in a tanker truck fire.
As we progress into Sunday, light showers will become a steady rain, which may be moderate to heavy at times.
The I-95 overpass in Norwalk, Connecticut that was damaged in a fiery tanker truck crash is being demolished, but the highway remains partially closed.
Jewish students and leaders are not happy with Rutgers University's agreement with pro-Palestinian protesters.
The American Cancer Society is trying to find out why Black women have the highest death rate for most cancers.
New Jersey leaders announced Tuesday the expansion of its partnership with mental health and wellness platform Uwill for two more years.
In wake of last week's pro-Palestinian protests, all is quiet on Rutgers' New Brunswick campus as students finish up finals.
TSA says Newark Airport security wait times may take longer for the next few weeks as the airport upgrades its screening technology.
An accused international jewelry thief was arrested in New York City after he was allegedly caught on video pocketing a $17,000 watch inside a Long Island store.
The land in East Farmingdale, near Republic Airport, has been vacant since the 1990s.
As we progress into Sunday, light showers will become a steady rain, which may be moderate to heavy at times.
The controversial New York City congestion pricing tolls set to start June 30 are facing another lawsuit, this time from Long Island.
Isis Navarro Reyes, of New York, allegedly posted TikTok videos marketing weight loss drugs that appeared to be Ozempic, Mesofrance and Axcion.
Stormy Daniels' rapid-fire and sensational testimony in Donald Trump's criminal trial continued for a second day Thursday.
Nearly two dozen faculty members at The New School put up tents in the Greenwich Village school's lobby on Wednesday.
Jewish students and leaders are not happy with Rutgers University's agreement with pro-Palestinian protesters.
President Biden said in an interview with CNN he's "made it clear" to Israelis that "they're not going to get our support" if they attack Rafah's population centers.
Three public school district leaders testified before a congressional panel Tuesday on incidents of antisemitism in their schools.
Panera is phasing out a highly caffeinated selection of lemonade beverages that's at the center of several lawsuits.
Hormel Foods says potentially contaminated products were shipped to Publix and Dollar Tree distribution warehouses.
A New Jersey teenager says making music helps bring him to a better place as he fights cancer.
Dutch medical device maker Philips says it's reached a $1.1 billion deal in the United States to settle lawsuits over faulty sleep machines in a case that's rocked the company.
Vicky Dennis went to the hospital with strange symptoms when she had COVID. Doctors found she had two undiagnosed, life-threatening diseases and needed a liver transplant to survive.
UmaSofia Srivastava resigned as Miss Teen USA on Wednesday, just two days after Noelia Voigt stepped down as Miss USA.
Livestreamer Kai Cenat will not be prosecuted in connection to the riot that broke out after he promoted a meet-and-greet and giveaway in Union Square last year.
The 2024 Met Gala saw hundreds of celebrities looking their best on fashion's biggest night.
The stars came out for the the 2024 Met Gala in New York City. See some of the most eye-catching outfits of the night.
'Bob Hearts Abishola', the acclaimed comedy, is signing off after its fifth season on CBS.
Jalen Brunson returned from a right foot injury to score 24 of his 29 points in the second half, leading the New York Knicks to a 130-121 victory over the Indiana Pacers for a 2-0 lead in the Eastern Conference semifinals.
Juan Soto homered and drove in five runs, Aaron Judge and Giancarlo Stanton also went deep and the New York Yankees beat the Houston Astros 9-4.
Vincent Trocheck scored a power-play goal off a rebound at 7:24 of the second overtime to give the New York Rangers a 4-3 win over the Carolina Hurricanes for a 2-0 lead in their second-round playoff series.
Brandon Nimmo hit a three-run homer to spark a six-run fifth inning, and the New York Mets rallied to beat the St. Louis Cardinals 7-5.
Alex Verdugo homered and tied a career high with four RBIs, powering the New York Yankees past Justin Verlander and the skidding Houston Astros 10-3.
Riverdale resident Leo Shliselberg says despite the hardships he's experienced in life, the best medicine is laughter.
A Brooklyn firefighter is hailed a hero after officials say he rescued a man out of a burning car in front of his family.
Millions of stamps designed by Brooklyn artist, Kim Parker, are decorating postage envelopes nationwide.
"Swans of Harlem" tells the story of five ballerinas in the early days of Dance Theatre of Harlem.
In light of budget cuts to New York City's public library systems, a Park Slope man decided to launch a fundraiser to support the Brooklyn Public Library.
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."
As much of the northeast experiences heavy rains, parts of New York City are beginning to flood.
Thousands of people flooded Union Square on Friday for a PlayStation giveaway promoted by livestreamer Kai Cenat.
A crane went up in flames high above Manhattan, then partially collapsed onto the street below.
CBS New York and the Humane Society of New York are helping find their forever home.
The story centers around the Chinese Exclusion Act, the first federal law restricting immigration based explicitly on nationality. It was enacted in 1882 and wasn't repealed until 1943. Hear from the show's director, Ralph Pena, and cast member, David Lee Huynh.
A police officer has been hospitalized after a hit-and-run crash on Staten Island Thursday morning, the NYPD said.
It's college graduation season and graduates entering the workforce will need to figure out their student loans, while also navigating workplace benefits. CBS news business analyst Jill Schlesinger shares how to get started.
The Queens DA's office says the state of California has asked for Weinstein to be extradited back to California since his conviction in New York has been vacated.