FDNY firefighter killed in freak accident in North Carolina
The wife of Casey Skudin explained to CBS2's Jennifer McLogan what happened over the weekend at the famed Biltmore Estate.
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The wife of Casey Skudin explained to CBS2's Jennifer McLogan what happened over the weekend at the famed Biltmore Estate.
Locals say cops are regularly seen in the area, but business owners say a lot more needs to be done.
Some locals say cops are regularly seen patrolling, but one business owner provided video on recent instances of lawlessness and said police were nowhere to be found. CBS2's Alice Gainer reports.
There was a special honor Thursday for a boy who lost his life on a Little League baseball field. The Marines are naming this year's Toys for Tots drive after Lazar LaPenna. CBS2's Jennifer McLogan reports his Long Beach community and his family are immensely grateful while still coming to grips with the death of the fourth grader.
Lazar LaPenna, a 4th grader from Long Island, passed away after he collapsed on the field in April.
The little boy, a big fan of the Mets and Jets, had recently gone on a cruise with his family and celebrated his birthday.
The little boy, a big Mets and Jets fan, had recently gone on a cruise with his family and celebrated his birthday. CBS2's Alice Gainer reports.
The district said Lazar LaPenna from East Elementary School passed away on Friday. The cause was not revealed.
The district explained the situation on a Facebook post. CBS2's Dana Tyler reports.
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The National Weather Service says the beaches of southern Long Island could see large breaking waves up to 13 feet.
As part of the president's infrastructure law, it's sending more than $26 billion to the states to fix thousands of bridges and much of it focuses on smaller, often overlooked bridges overdue for repair.
Municipalities have until Dec. 31 to decide if they will allow legalized adult-use recreational marijuana dispensaries and on-site consumption sites.
The governor said the state Department of Health worked with hospital officials and community leaders to get the emergency department back up and running.
Vaccine hesitancy is having a direct impact on health care in the city of Long Beach. The barrier island's only emergency department stopped taking patients Monday.
Strong winds could take down trees and power lines, causing power outages and trouble on the roads.
The memorial includes a Remembrance Wall for loved ones to write messages honoring the 497 Long Island residents who lost their lives.
Two torahs and sacred religious items were stolen from a synagogue on Walnut Street in Long Beach in late August.
The pump station is part of a $6 million solution to flooding along an evacuation route, using Superstorm Sandy federal funds.
An official said the shutdown was a precaution they had to take after multiple sharks were spotted along the shoreline.
A person who was getting into their parked car is in critical condition.
The boardwalk at Long Beach was deserted for most of the morning Friday - no visitors or tourists. But it turned into a picture-perfect day and was filling up by noon.
In the wake of the tragic building collapse in Florida, there are calls for New York state to bolster its requirements for aging buildings in our coastal communities.
Video of one of the recent parties that took place shows thousands of people gathering near the ocean for an advertised event known as the "sunset party."
Rookie Long Beach lifeguard Nickoli Alfasi was riding his bike on the boardwalk when he spotted the swimmer struggling with the current near a jetty.
Tough choices had to be made in the aftermath of the Sept. 11, 2001, terror attacks, including when it would be safe to reopen Lower Manhattan.
Twenty-five years after the terrorist attacks on Sept. 11, 2001, the health threat hasn't ended for many survivors.
Welles Crowther, the Boston College graduate remembered as "The Man in the Red Bandana," was posthumously awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom by President Donald Trump.
One person was pulled from the collapse, according to the FDNY. Two people total were rushed to a nearby hospital.
More than 41,000 students are heading back to class across Newark, New Jersey, Tuesday following 11 weeks of summer vacation.
Tough choices had to be made in the aftermath of the Sept. 11, 2001, terror attacks, including when it would be safe to reopen Lower Manhattan.
Twenty-five years after the terrorist attacks on Sept. 11, 2001, the health threat hasn't ended for many survivors.
One person was pulled from the collapse, according to the FDNY. Two people total were rushed to a nearby hospital.
The man who allegedly stabbed two people on New York's Upper West Side pleaded not guilty to hate crime charges Tuesday.
A Bronx pizzeria is proving that kindness is contagious by giving slices to hungry New Yorkers.
After a week filled with periods of storminess and high humidity, a calmer and drier weather pattern is settling in for the holiday weekend.
Severe storms returned to the Tri-State Area, making it a soggy Thursday morning.
The rain returns Tuesday with the possibility of severe storms and downpours that can cause flash flooding in the New York City area.
Activity by ICE agents is putting a chill on the economy in parts of Connecticut after an estimated 100 people were recently grabbed off the streets of Danbury and other communities.
A First Alert Weather Day has been issued for Tuesday and Wednesday due to the threat of strong to severe thunderstorms.
More than 41,000 students are heading back to class across Newark, New Jersey, Tuesday following 11 weeks of summer vacation.
Some are calling for Macklemore to be removed from Ed Sheeran's Loop tour after he used part of his opening performance on Friday and Saturday nights at MetLife Stadium to share his pro-Palestinian views about the war in Gaza.
Passaic's Mexican Independence Day Parade has been postponed, with officials citing concerns about recent arrests by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
A fast-moving fire early Sunday morning forced a woman to jump from a third-floor window in Elizabeth, New Jersey. City officials said the 50-year-old landed in the driveway of 470 Jefferson Ave.
New York wildlife advocates are calling for a ban on underpass netting, saying pigeons are getting trapped and dying.
Police in Suffolk County, Long Island, say a woman found dead inside her home Thursday was murdered. Her body was found by a family member inside her Sayville home. CBS News New York's Jennifer McLogan reports.
A Sayville woman was found dead Thursday night, and police said they believe she was a victim of violence. CBS News New York's Jennifer McLogan reports.
A 62-year-old woman was found dead inside her Sayville home Thursday night. Police say she was a victim of violence.
Police on Long Island recently impounded an imitation presidential limousine that was part of a mock motorcade and carrying a President Trump look-alike.
Massive whale sharks were recently spotted surfacing right next to a boat near New York City, turning an ordinary day on the water into an extraordinary encounter.
Tough choices had to be made in the aftermath of the Sept. 11, 2001, terror attacks, including when it would be safe to reopen Lower Manhattan.
New York City officials released thousands of previously unseen documents questioning the air quality at Ground Zero following the 9/11 attacks.
Canada's steep retaliatory tariffs on $20 billion in U.S. goods took effect just after midnight ET on Tuesday, deepening the trade war between the two countries.
Some are calling for Macklemore to be removed from Ed Sheeran's Loop tour after he used part of his opening performance on Friday and Saturday nights at MetLife Stadium to share his pro-Palestinian views about the war in Gaza.
Passaic's Mexican Independence Day Parade has been postponed, with officials citing concerns about recent arrests by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
Twenty-five years after the terrorist attacks on Sept. 11, 2001, the health threat hasn't ended for many survivors.
New York City officials released thousands of previously unseen documents questioning the air quality at Ground Zero following the 9/11 attacks.
A new study from NYU shows that the number of American children taking GLP-1s for weight loss has increased 300-fold since 2019.
A report released Tuesday is offering a new glimpse into the health impact the 9/11 attacks continue to have on FDNY first responders.
Two more people who were sickened in the Upper East Side Legionnaires' disease cluster have died, health officials announced Friday.
Some are calling for Macklemore to be removed from Ed Sheeran's Loop tour after he used part of his opening performance on Friday and Saturday nights at MetLife Stadium to share his pro-Palestinian views about the war in Gaza.
The Met's decision to highlight the work by designer John Galliano sparked widespread controversy due to his history of antisemitic and racist comments.
Tim Curry was known for his iconic performances in cult classics like "The Rocky Horror Picture Show" and the original screen adaptation of Stephen King's "It."
President Trump said that he would be "lowering the American flag" throughout the nation for one week in Dolly Parton's honor.
NYC's Empire State Building paid tribute to music legend Dolly Parton Tuesday night. Parton, 80, died Tuesday in Nashville, her family announced.
Aaron Judge was reinstated from the 60-day injured list Monday night by the New York Yankees.
Bo Bichette's go-ahead single and Ewing's 2-run double turned a 4-3 deficit into a 7-4 Mets lead.
Fernando Tatis Jr., Jake Cronenworth and Manny Machado hit consecutive home runs off Gerrit Cole to open the bottom of the first inning, and the Padres held off the Yankees 4-3 on Sunday.
Bo Bichette launched a go-ahead three-run homer with two outs in the eighth inning after an intentional walk to Juan Soto, and the Mets rallied for a 4-2 victory over the Giants on Sunday.
The Sounders and Red Bulls played to a 0-0 draw on Saturday night.
A Bronx pizzeria is proving that kindness is contagious by giving slices to hungry New Yorkers.
Brooklyn Community Services says keeping its mobile shower program running is becoming increasingly difficult as the costs of fuel, hygiene products and other expenses rise.
The Brooklyn family traces its roots to Pieter Claesen Wyckoff, who arrived in the New World 400 years ago. Today, descendants connect through reunions, Zoom calls and a massive genealogical database.
An off-duty volunteer EMT was honored Wednesday for saving a man's life at the 2026 New York Knicks Championship parade.
With tickets to the U.S. Open skyrocketing, tennis advocates in the Harlem community are working to make the sport more accessible for New Yorkers.
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.
It's a milestone of fashion and glamour in New York City. CBS News New York's Dave Carlin shows us how Bergdorf Goodman is celebrating 125 years of luxury and style.
As CBS News New York's Nick Caloway reports, enrollment is up, graduation rates are nearly 90%, and chronic absenteeism has dropped more than 40% since Newark launched its 10-year transformation plan.
CBS News New York's Alice Gainer was in the courtroom Tuesday as 51-year-old Raul Morales faced a judge.
The move follows the discovery of 68 boxes of files found last year. CBS News New York's Ali Bauman reports.
New 9/11 cancer cases are skyrocketing, according to data from the Northwell Health's World Trade Center Program. CBS News New York's Jennifer McLogan reports.
