Pope Francis remembered on L.I. as a leader who "opened up doors"
Simple words and gentle gestures -- that is how Long Islanders remember Pope Francis, a pontiff they loved and respected.
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Simple words and gentle gestures -- that is how Long Islanders remember Pope Francis, a pontiff they loved and respected.
His loss is being felt deeply across the world, especially on Long Island, where 52% of adults identify as Catholic. CBS News New York's Jennifer McLogan spoke to some residents with unique connections to the late pontiff.
Geraldine “Jerry” Leo is planking her way into the hearts of much younger gym members. CBS News New York's Carolyn Gusoff reports.
Investigators say they're not ruling anything out as they search for JuanJuan Zwang and Peishuan Fan. CBS News New York's Jennifer McLogan reports.
The massive offshore wind farm was supposed to bring power to half a million homes. CBS News New York's Carolyn Gusoff reports.
Ten people were hospitalized in a carbon monoxide poisoning incident at a multi-family home in Brentwood, officials on Long Island said.
The Brentwood fire chief said an improperly functioning oil burner in the basement caused the poison gas leak. CBS News New York's Jennifer McLogan reports.
Responding firefighters detected high levels of carbon monoxide in the building, and found two people unconscious. They were rushed to South Shore University Hospital. CBS News New York's Jennifer McLogan reports.
Homeowners who live near a hospital in West Islip say they're frustrated and fed up. CBS News New York's Jennifer McLogan met with families now suing over damages to their homes they claim were brought on by construction on the hospital's $500 million expansion.
Investigators say a worker at a Long Island health facility hid cameras in bathrooms, secretly recording hundreds of co-workers and patients. Carolyn Gusoff has this CBS News New York exclusive.
Thirty thousand gallons of partially treated sewage was discharged from its plant, the Department of Environmental Conservation said. CBS News New York's Jennifer McLogan reports.
This is the latest in a series of what are called Frye hearings to determine whether certain DNA evidence will be admissible during trial.
The Long Island family said they rented the home to celebrate the new year, but found mold everywhere, including the refrigerator and hot tub.
The girl from Long Island suffered severe face and head injuries after her next-door neighbor's pit bull attacked. CBS News New York's Carolyn Gusoff reports.
A woman accused of forging vaccination records of students on Long Island did not appear in court for her arraignment. CBS News New York's Jennifer McLogan reports.
What began as a search for one missing woman — Shannan Gilbert — led to multiple bodies and the capture of Rex Heuermann, a man police say is a serial killer.
Exclusive details about the NYC architect accused of being the Long Island serial killer, his life and how he may have been hiding in plain sight for more than a decade.
A Long Island homeowner is among 21 people charged in a sophisticated drug trafficking investigation.
Long Island high school senior Gianna Mauri is dominating the sport of race walking.
A 15-year-old boy on Long Island is accused of stabbing his own grandmother to death and attempting to kill his mother. CBS News New York's Carolyn Gusoff reports.
Over 60 years ago, two babies with the same last name were born minutes apart at Jamaica Hospital. Only recently did those families learn the children went home with the wrong parents. CBS News New York's Jennifer McLogan spoke with the Long Island man who is now suing the hospital.
A federal pause in wind farm lease sales and permits throws a wrench into New York's ambitious offshore wind goals. CBS News New York's Carolyn Gusoff reports.
Part of a road in the Long Island town of Plainview now stands in memory of Omer Neutra, an American-Israeli hostage murdered by Hamas.
Talk of tariffs could draw a bigger-than-normal crowd Saturday at the Suffolk County police impound auction where bids start at $500.
Long Island officials spoke out Friday in opposition to a bill that would limit the amount of traffic stops police officers conduct, specifically for minor violations. CBS News New York's Jennifer Bisram reports.
Since May 2024, over 1,631 illegal smoke shops in NYC have been ordered to shut down, and $113,886,467 worth of illegal weed has been seized, according to authorities.
The 76ers became just the second visiting team to win at Madison Square Garden this season, beating the Knicks 116-107 on Friday night.
The Vancouver Canucks beat the New York Islanders 4-1 on Friday night for their third straight win.
An NJ Transit spokesperson said two trains on the Montclair-Boonton Line collided, causing one train car to derail.
A newly introduced bill would create a registry of historic New Jersey diners and family-owned restaurants and implement two types of tax breaks.
Since May 2024, over 1,631 illegal smoke shops in NYC have been ordered to shut down, and $113,886,467 worth of illegal weed has been seized, according to authorities.
Researchers on Long Island say they've found physical evidence of PTSD in World Trade Center first responders.
Our first snowfall of the season is already on the books, so how much more snow can we expect this winter?
Republican Rep. Elise Stefanik says she is suspending her campaign for governor of New York and will not seek reelection to Congress.
A former New York prison guard was sentenced to 25 years to life in prison for the beating death of inmate Robert Brooks.
Today is a First Alert Weather Day as heavy rain and 50-60 mph wind gusts cause coastal flooding, downed trees and power outages.
Thursday will bring even more relief, with highs near 50° and a taste of early spring in December. But don't get too comfortable—changes are brewing.
Some of the highest totals were on Long Island and in New Jersey, where greater than 6 inches of snow was measured.
A large water main break in Waterbury, Connecticut, is impacting tens of thousands of residents.
Bitterly cold temperatures are causing icy road conditions, including black ice, Monday morning in the Tri-State Area.
An NJ Transit spokesperson said two trains on the Montclair-Boonton Line collided, causing one train car to derail.
A newly introduced bill would create a registry of historic New Jersey diners and family-owned restaurants and implement two types of tax breaks.
Santa got some help from law enforcement to deliver toys and coats to kids in New Jersey on Friday.
Sherrill and Lt. Gov.-elect Dale Caldwell said their inauguration will take place in New Jersey's largest city.
Today is a First Alert Weather Day as heavy rain and 50-60 mph wind gusts cause coastal flooding, downed trees and power outages.
Researchers on Long Island say they've found physical evidence of PTSD in World Trade Center first responders.
In New York, cases of flu, RSV and COVID have spiked since Thanksgiving.
The suspect in the 1997 murder of a woman and her daughter whose bodies were found near Gilgo Beach appeared before a judge in Mineola on Thursday morning.
The car appeared to plow into the garage of a home on East Broadway in Woodmere just before 3 a.m. Thursday.
Today is a First Alert Weather Day as heavy rain and 50-60 mph wind gusts cause coastal flooding, downed trees and power outages.
A newly introduced bill would create a registry of historic New Jersey diners and family-owned restaurants and implement two types of tax breaks.
A federal judge ruled that Lindsey Halligan, the prosecutor who secured the indictments against them, was unlawfully appointed to her role as interim U.S. attorney.
Republican Rep. Elise Stefanik says she is suspending her campaign for governor of New York and will not seek reelection to Congress.
All week, Mamdani has been announcing key leaders of his incoming administration.
The Justice Department has released records from the Epstein files, the first documents to come to light under a new law signed by President Trump.
Researchers on Long Island say they've found physical evidence of PTSD in World Trade Center first responders.
In New York, cases of flu, RSV and COVID have spiked since Thanksgiving.
There are at least 500 sudden and unexpected deaths in the city each year, and in roughly a fifth of those cases, a genetic cause can be detected.
UnitedHealthcare and NewYork-Presbyterian have roughly two weeks to reach an agreement or thousands of Medicare Advantage members could be forced to find care elsewhere.
Connecticut is dealing with its first measles case since 2021, after a child, who is not vaccinated, contracted the virus while traveling internationally.
A judge Friday voided the conviction of one of the two men found guilty of the 2002 killing of Run-D.M.C. star Jam Master Jay.
The special features interviews with Kathy Bates, Annette Bening, Albert Brooks, Michael Douglas, Kiefer Sutherland, Jerry O'Connell and Mandy Patinkin.
Jake and Romy Reiner released a statement on Wednesday, remembering their parents, Rob Reiner and Michele Singer Reiner, as their best friends.
The Oscars ceremony is moving to YouTube starting in 2029, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced on Wednesday.
Nick Reiner appeared in court on Wednesday on two counts of murder in the killing of his parents, Rob Reiner and Michele Singer Reiner.
The 76ers became just the second visiting team to win at Madison Square Garden this season, beating the Knicks 116-107 on Friday night.
The Vancouver Canucks beat the New York Islanders 4-1 on Friday night for their third straight win.
J.T. Miller scored 2:21 into overtime and the New York Rangers beat the St. Louis Blues 2-1 on Thursday night.
The New York Knicks rallied for a 114-113 victory over the Indiana Pacers on Thursday night.
The Miami Heat snapped a five-game losing streak with a 106-95 victory over the Brooklyn Nets on Thursday night.
Nine Brooklyn Football Club partner bars are collecting shelf-stable food and winter coats to benefit 10 local schools.
The Davis Center in Harlem is now open for its first winter season after technical delays.
After losing his mother to a stroke in 2022, a Brownsville native is turning personal grief into a grassroots foundation, offering counseling and mentorship to children and young adults.
A Brooklyn startup and a national nonprofit are teaming up to turn everyday mail lockers into easy donation hubs, delivering thousands of toys to hospital rooms this holiday season.
The city is sharing new details about the historic $1 billion investment announced for the Coney Island Boardwalk, the largest in its century-long history
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.
CBS News New York's Vanessa Murdock has your weather forecast for December 19 at 11 p.m.
Seventeen people were hurt after two NJ Transit trains collided in Montclair, New Jersey, on Friday. CBS News New York's Adi Guajardo reports.
Despite the legality of some smoke shop shutdowns playing out in court, New York City is moving forward with "Operation Padlock to Protect." So far, the city has shuttered more than 1,600 businesses. CBS News New York's Jennifer Bisram takes us inside the operation and the pushback.
The Department of Homeland Security says a father and son who were separated after being detained by ICE in New York City have been deported to China, their home country.
The Justice Department released a trove of documents from the Epstein files Friday afternoon, but Democrats say the release is so limited, it may violate the law. CBS News New York's Ali Bauman reports.
