Long Island Couple Facing Murder Charges After Victim Of Vicious Attack Dies
Ralph Keppler, a 27-year-old former correction officer, and Francesca Kiel, 21, were arrested Sunday in Lynbrook.
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Ralph Keppler, a 27-year-old former correction officer, and Francesca Kiel, 21, were arrested Sunday in Lynbrook.
Despite $10 of millions in damages, officials in the ocean-side community says they have come a long way.
Florence is hundreds of miles away and weakening, but it's still impacting the shores in our area.
Thanks to a program trading land for sea, kids with cerebral palsy and other special needs are surfing, and the benefits are physical and especially psychological.
Rescue teams scoured the water by boat joined by patrols along the beach but late in the day, officials announced they had suspended the search for Gibbons.
Police say the body was recovered 250 yards off Lincoln Boulevard Beach.
Two young brothers went into the water off Long Beach on Long Island, but only one came out alive.
Rebuilding after Superstorm Sandy has had an unintended toll in one Long Island beach community.
A big change is coming soon to one Long Island school district. Starting in September, public elementary school students in Long Beach will no longer have "traditional" homework.
Beach or boardwalk, city or shore – on a day like this, winter felt like a distant memory.
Three of the four victims were found in the section of ocean near Riverside Boulevard, dangerously close to the rocks. The fourth victim was even farther out.
Long Beach - the city by the sea, a tourist destination with majestic views - is in a fiscal mess.
Long Beach, Long Island residents who were looking to have $155 million of Superstorm Sandy relief money returned have had their lawsuit dismissed.
A Long Island man claims he was threatened and attacked during a roadside run-in.
Long Beach is stepping up security at the Long Island Rail Road station.
Long Beach High School English teacher Jeanne O'Shea is running out of room to stack all the letters her students have written in the last two weeks.
Police say the accident happened in Long Beach just after 7:30 p.m Sunday at a time when officers are making their rounds monitoring the waters.
The humidity wasn't extreme, but people were working up a sweat playing games and riding bikes, while others took time to think about the importance of the day. Celebrating Independence Day 2017, was just another holiday for many, but not one man.
The currents have been the cause of multiple rescues, including a near drowning that nearly took the life of a young teen.
It's meant to protect against future big storms, but beach lovers in Long Beach said the solution to rebuilding a jetty literally stinks.
Tens of thousands of people are expected to crowd the city of Long Beach on June 9 through June 11.
City leaders say the goal is to deter scofflaws, like dog walkers, skateboarders and rollerbladers.
A Long Island father stood accused Thursday of leaving his two young children inside a vehicle alone while he went shopping.
There could be partial beach closures in store for one popular summer spot on Long Island.
The gathering on West Park Avenue in Long beach swelled to more than 100 people, mostly high school kids according to party-goers.
Officials say James Hadley, a New Jersey coach and educator, may have assaulted other victims.
Children and adults were hurt Tuesday when a fire broke out at a Bronx building, where parents said a day care is located.
A woman was stabbed multiple times in a seemingly random attack in Queens on Monday, police say.
A rooftop fire in Midtown Manhattan sent black smoke into the air near the start of the St. Patrick's Day Parade.
Tens of thousands of customers lost power across the New York-New Jersey area as severe weather whipped through the region.
Children and adults were hurt Tuesday when a fire broke out at a Bronx building, where parents said a day care is located.
A woman was stabbed multiple times in a seemingly random attack in Queens on Monday, police say.
A rooftop fire in Midtown Manhattan sent black smoke into the air near the start of the St. Patrick's Day Parade.
Tens of thousands of customers lost power across the New York-New Jersey area as severe weather whipped through the region.
The 2026 St. Patrick's Day Parade took place Tuesday in Manhattan, with numerous street closures along the parade route.
The New York City area will be under a wind advisory Monday with periods of heavy rain and severe thunderstorms expected across the region.
The New York area is in for a mild weekend before the weather takes a turn to start the work week.
It will be rainy on Thursday morning, and the weather will change to snow as temperatures drop across the Tri-State Area.
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.
Officials say James Hadley, a New Jersey coach and educator, may have assaulted other victims.
Tens of thousands of customers lost power across the New York-New Jersey area as severe weather whipped through the region.
Michael B. Jordan's best actor win at Sunday night's Academy Awards resonated at his alma mater, Arts High School in Newark.
Jeanne Hengemuhle has made history as the first woman in charge of the New Jersey State Police.
A Palestinian woman who had been living and working in Paterson, New Jersey, has been released after a year in ICE custody.
Tens of thousands of customers lost power across the New York-New Jersey area as severe weather whipped through the region.
Ten people and six vehicles were involved in the fatal accident on Long Island, according to New York State Police. Two people in their 80s were killed.
St. John's, Hofstra and LIU are playing in the 2026 NCAA men's basketball tournament as March Madness gets in full swing.
Prosecutors said Matthew Smith fended off efforts to hand over his car keys before the crash that killed Nassau County police officer Patricia Espinosa.
A Manorville breeder was charged with animal neglect after dogs and puppies were allegedly left alone in poor conditions as a blizzard struck New York.
A long-time New York City driver says he monitored his E-ZPass account and paid his tolls, but he was still hit with huge late fees.
Jeanne Hengemuhle has made history as the first woman in charge of the New Jersey State Police.
Mayor Zohran Mamdani is moving to lower the speed limit around hundreds of schools in New York City as part of a major escalation of the Vision Zero initiative.
A judge blocked a set of changes to the childhood vaccine schedule recommended by allies of Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, dealing a setback to the Trump administration's efforts to overhaul federal vaccine policy.
With oil markets paralyzed by the U.S.-Iran war, the Trump administration says it could escort ships through the Strait of Hormuz — a massive undertaking that experts say could already be in the preparatory stages.
Older adults in New Jersey recorded the highest number of suspected overdose deaths in 2025, according to the New Jersey Department of Health.
The first case of mpox clade I has been detected in New York City, health officials said Friday. Of the two types of mpox, clade I is known to cause more severe disease and death.
Heights University Hospital, formerly known as Christ Hospital, shuttered its emergency room Saturday night.
New Jersey Sen. Andy Kim is opening up about his father's Alzheimer's diagnosis in hopes of helping others struggling like him to care for their loved ones.
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.
Michael B. Jordan's best actor win at Sunday night's Academy Awards resonated at his alma mater, Arts High School in Newark.
"One Battle After Another" took home several big awards, including Best Picture, Best Director and the newly created Best Casting.
Hollywood's biggest stars were honored at the 98th annual Academy Awards on Sunday. Here is what to know and how to watch the 2026 Oscars.
Legendary New York City television news anchor Ernie Anastos has died. His wife says he died early Thursday morning of pneumonia.
Ballerina Misty Copeland responded to controversial comments made by actor Timothée Chalamet when he appeared to dismiss the significance of ballet and opera, saying, "No one cares."
Jack Hughes had three assists, and the Devils dented the Bruins' playoff chances by beating them 4-3 in overtime Monday night.
Deni Avdija and Toumani Camara each scored 18 points, and the Trail Blazers coasted to 114-95 victory over the Nets on Monday night.
Alex Laferriere had a goal and two assists to lead the Los Angeles Kings to a 4-1 win over the New York Rangers on Monday night.
The Jets will receive a 2027 sixth-round draft pick from the Chiefs and pick up $7 million of Fields' guaranteed $10 million salary.
The top 16 seeds in the 68-team women's NCAA field will host first- and second-round games, with the regional rounds being played at two neutral sites for the fourth straight year.
The Rev. Al Sharpton is calling on New York City to help protect the Merchant's House Museum in Manhattan after a recent discovery revealed connections to the Underground Railroad.
A Harlem school is teaching students how to love, honor and care for their natural hair.
The NYC DEP has announced plans to clean Flushing Creek with chlorine, sparking outrage among some environmentalists.
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.
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.
As CBS News New York's Marcia Kramer reports, it appears hizzoner was trying to make amends for having offended those groups in the past.
CBS News New York's Christine Sloan spoke to family members about the traumatic experience.
A diner on Long Island is back open for business after a fire forced it to shut down. It's been a long journey, but as CBS News New York's John Dias shows us, it's not just the menu that's bringing customers back.
CBS News New York's Lonnie Quinn says temperatures will jump back up into the 50s by Saturday and will stick around through Sunday.
CBS News New York's Nick Caloway got a preview of the technology and shows us how it works.
