Rex Heuermann's defense cost Suffolk County taxpayers over $500,000
The Suffolk County Executive's Office said more than half a million dollars was spent on the serial killer's defense, but the bill is expected to reach $2 million.
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The Suffolk County Executive's Office said more than half a million dollars was spent on the serial killer's defense, but the bill is expected to reach $2 million.
As people flocked to Jones Beach to try to cool off, one swimmer wound up in the hospital with a shark bite. CBS News New York's Jennifer McLogan reports.
New York City is officially in a heat wave during the third day of extremely hot weather engulfing the Tri-State Area. CBS News New York's John Elliott, Adi Guajardo and Christine Sloan have team coverage.
The air show officially begins at 10 a.m. Sunday after a fireworks display on Saturday night.
It's another very warm and muggy day with feels-like temperatures in the 100s for the New York and New Jersey area. CBS News New York Meteorologist Tony Sadiku has the forecast.
Lifeguards and beachgoers scrambled after a shark sighting caught everyone's attention. CBS News New York's Dave Carlin reports.
Point Lookout and other areas on Lido Beach were immediately red-flagged for swimming after the shark was spotted in the water.
The entire Tri-State Area is baking during the heat wave that is bringing extreme temperatures. CBS News New York Meteorologist Tony Sadiku has the forecast.
A 9-foot shark was spotted off the coast of Long Island Thursday morning.
The dangerous heat continues Thursday with feels like temperatures reaching into the 100s for New York City. CBS News New York Meteorologist Tony Sadiku has the forecast.
Dangerously hot weather is beginning in the New York City area, with an Extreme Heat Warning about to go into effect.
An Extreme Heat Warning starts Wednesday for the entire Tri-State Area with feels-like temperatures in the 100s. CBS News New York Meteorologist Tony Sadiku has the forecast.
CBS News New York's Jennifer McLogan spoke with some who doing their best to stay cool and safe.
A breakthrough treatment for debilitating tremors is changing lives. It can stop shaking caused by essential tremors and, in some patients, tremors caused by Parkinson's disease. CBS News New York's Carolyn Gusoff reports.
A coach bus slammed into a car, flipped over and hit two other cars on Monday night near the Greenpoint Avenue exit on the Long Island Expressway.
The entire Tri-State Area will be under an extreme heat watch starting Wednesday. CBS News New York Meteorologist Tony Sadiku has the forecast.
A fatal crash on Monday night continues to affect drivers on the Long Island Expressway as lanes are still shutdown in Queens. CBS News New York's Christina Fan reports.
The county's new police drones can be launched to aid in medical emergencies and criminal investigations.
Video shows the boy with a suitcase getting into a car and being driven away outside the family's home in Valley Stream.
Prosecutors said Olivia Bithorn's 18-month-old son choked to death on a kernel while she was drinking vodka in another room. CBS News New York's Carolyn Gusoff reports.
A Long Island rescue welcomed five dogs named after Knicks players after a South Carolina organization reached out for support.
Most of the Tri-State Area will be under an excessive heat watch with feels-like temperatures over 100 degrees. CBS News New York Meteorologist Tony Sadiku has the forecast.
Dangerously hot weather will arrive in the New York City area starting in the middle of the week. CBS News New York Meteorologist Tony Sadiku has the forecast.
A young entrepreneur with Down syndrome opened his first brick-and-mortar store on Long Island after his sock company went global.
It's going to be a cloudy Friday with rain expected Saturday, but the second half of the weekend looks better. CBS News New York Meteorologist Tony Sadiku has the forecast.
