Man who killed Long Island officer sentenced to at least 7 1/3 years in prison
Matthew Smith will spend at least 7 1/3 years in prison after pleading guilty to driving drunk and crashing into a Nassau County police officer.
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Matthew Smith will spend at least 7 1/3 years in prison after pleading guilty to driving drunk and crashing into a Nassau County police officer.
Matthew Smith, 21, pleaded guilty to several charges after prosecutors said he hit and killed Patricia Espinosa in January.
It's a beautiful Monday , but Tuesday will bring widespread showers and storms. CBS News New York Meteorologist Tony Sadiku has the forecast.
New Yorkers should brace for potentially severe weather Saturday afternoon. CBS News New York Meteorologist John Elliott reports.
The air quality is expected to get better, but it still could be hazy on Friday. Then, the weekend brings some heavy rain and possibly strong storms. CBS News New York Meteorologist Tony Sadiku has the forecast
It's another hazy day as smoke from Canadian wildfires continue to impact the Tri-State Area. CBS News New York Meteorologist John Elliott has the forecast.
It's a First Alert Weather Day due to the air quality alerts across the Tri-State Area due to smoke from Canadian wildfires. CBS news New York's Tony Sadiku has the forecast.
A heat advisory is in place for the Tri-State Area until Wednesday night and an air quality alert was also issued for the majority of the region. CBS News New York Meteorologist John Elliott has the forecast.
It's another hot and humid day with feels-like temperatures in the 100s across the Tri-State. CBS News New York Meteorologist Tony Sadiku has the forecast.
As CBS News New York's Jennifer McLogan reports, the heat means a bit of a financial windfall for ice cream shops, boardwalk stores, and beachside cafes.
Hot, hazy and humid conditions are starting to engulf the Tri-State Area, which will last for a few days. CBS News New York Meteorologist Tony Sadiku has the forecast.
A heat advisory begins Tuesday and an extreme heat warning is in place Wednesday for parts of New York and New Jersey. CBS News New York Meteorologist Tony Sadiku has the forecast.
Stony Brook University Medical Center and the nonprofit DKMS are joining forces to collect blood donations and register stem cell donors in honor of 4-year-old Bobby Connors. CBS News New York's Jenna DeAngelis reports.
Authorities on Long Island are warning about a scheme in which victims are being urged their savings into gold bars, and to then hand over those gold bars over for "safekeeping." CBS News New York's Carolyn Gusoff reports.
While Monday is a pleasant summer day, a heat advisory goes into effect Tuesday and Wednesday for New York City and surrounding areas. CBS News New York's Tony Sadiku has the forecast.
It's going to be a mostly sunny and warm day for the pick of the week. But, a heat advisory is on deck for the New York City-area. CBS News New York Meteorologist Tony Sadiku has the forecast.
Mann's Homemade Ice Cream of Amityville is delivering scoops of ice cream directly to boaters this summer.
New York State Parks officials said they're in contact with the air teams after speckles of paint fell on boats as planes sprayed the sky red, white and blue.
Showers and storms will develop in the afternoon and into the evening in New York City and New Jersey. CBS News New York's John Elliott has the forecast.
Friday could bring isolated downpours, localized flash flooding and some severe storms south and west of New York City. CBS News New York's John Elliott has the forecast.
Drivers who violate parking rules will now face steeper fines in Glen Cove, New York.
The New York State Department of Health announced a historic penalty against Julie DeVuono, who admitted to forging vaccine records in exchange for cash.
Parts of the Tri-State area could get some rain as some communities in New Jersey already faced flooding earlier this week. CBS News New York Meteorologist John Elliott has the forecast.
It's a humid day with highs in the mid-80s but some parts of the area could get a shower or storm. CBS News New York Meteorologist John Elliott has the forecast.
Three arrests have been made in a large-scale mail-theft scheme that struck over and over again right outside of Long Island post offices.
Luigi Mangione's New York state trial on second-degree murder charges is being delayed.
Elected officials and Islamic leaders on Long Island gathered Monday to condemn an act of hate that took place over the weekend.
A teen was stabbed at around 2 a.m. at a New York City McDonald's located on Eighth Avenue between 34th and 35th streets.
Amtrak is reopening part of the 116-year-old East River Tunnel that underwent major renovations after being damaged by Hurricane Sandy in 2012.
A Brooklyn mother was fatally shot outside a bar and lounge in Crown Heights early Sunday morning.
Luigi Mangione's New York state trial on second-degree murder charges is being delayed.
Elected officials and Islamic leaders on Long Island gathered Monday to condemn an act of hate that took place over the weekend.
A teen was stabbed at around 2 a.m. at a New York City McDonald's located on Eighth Avenue between 34th and 35th streets.
Amtrak is reopening part of the 116-year-old East River Tunnel that underwent major renovations after being damaged by Hurricane Sandy in 2012.
A Brooklyn mother was fatally shot outside a bar and lounge in Crown Heights early Sunday morning.
Rainy weather returns to the New York City area Sunday, bringing with it the threat of flooding.
Bayonne, New Jersey, is heading to the Little League World Series after beating Darien, Connecticut, in the Metro Region Tournament on Friday.
We're in great shape on this Friday as we gear up for another weekend.
The potential for severe storms and downpours returns to the Tri-State Area Monday as sweltering temperatures continue.
Monday will be a First Alert Weather Day due to the possibility of afternoon and evening thunderstorms and high heat indices near 100 degrees.
Rainy weather returns to the New York City area Sunday, bringing with it the threat of flooding.
A Newark Police sergeant in an unmarked SUV was following a driver who then fatally struck a teenage pedestrian, officials say.
A man has been arrested in connection with a boating crash that killed two kids off the coast of Ocean County, New Jersey.
A New Jersey man is the 46th person to climb Mount Kilimanjaro in a wheelchair.
Bayonne, New Jersey, is heading to the Little League World Series after beating Darien, Connecticut, in the Metro Region Tournament on Friday.
Elected officials and Islamic leaders on Long Island gathered Monday to condemn an act of hate that took place over the weekend.
Elected officials and Islamic leaders on Long Island gathered Monday to condemn an act of hate that took place over the weekend. CBS News New York's Carolyn Gusoff reports.
A double shooting in Hempstead has been ruled a murder-suicide, Nassau County Police say.
The third annual Black Wall Street Festival was held Saturday afternoon in Hempstead.
A new Long Island business owned by former reality TV star Bethenny Frankel was issued a stop work order hours after its grand opening Thursday.
Randy Mastro, a former federal prosecutor who has held high City Hall posts in two administrations, is raising the issue of open primaries, where all registered voters can participate regardless of party affiliation.
Americans think more young people in office would make politics better.
President Trump headed to Long Island Friday to campaign with Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman, whom he has endorsed for governor of New York.
The USS George Washington aircraft carrier departed Vietnam last week and is headed to the Middle East to replace the USS Abraham Lincoln, according to a U.S. official.
Meanwhile, Israel is being condemned by Lebanese leaders for strikes in the south that killed at least 11 people, including children.
Two more deaths have been reported in connection to the Legionnaires' disease cluster on the Upper East Side, health officials said Friday.
Jones Beach is back open for swimmers after it was prohibited due to elevated bacterial levels. The rare shutdown took place from Thursday afternoon through midday Friday.
New Yorkers who buy their own health insurance could pay more as insurers file requests with the State Department of Financial Services to increase premiums.
In a wide-ranging interview with the CBS News partner BBC News, Hunter Biden grew emotional as he discussed his father's condition, describing it as very sad to watch.
The New York Hotel and Gaming Trades Council claims The High Line Hotel tested positive for Legionella bacteria twice this summer.
Hayden Panettiere, who starred in "Remember the Titans" as a child actor and rose to fame in the series "Heroes," has died at the age of 36. The coroner's office says she was found in cardiac arrest.
The lineup for the 2026 Global Citizen Festival in New York City was announced Thursday.
Latin music stars Marc Anthony, Feid, and others are set to perform at a benefit concert in Miami on August 16.
Actor and comedian Bowen Yang will portray Mary Todd Lincoln in Broadway's "Oh, Mary!" for a limited 12-week run starting in September.
Designer John Galliano is known for his theatrical and dramatic designs, but his legacy is also marked by antisemitic and racist comments.
Bruno Damiani scored his first two goals of the season, and the Philadelphia Union rallied from two goals down to beat New York City FC 3-2 on Sunday night at Yankee Stadium.
Christian Scott pitched into the seventh inning and Luis Torrens hit a two-run homer Sunday, helping the surging Mets to a 4-3 win over the Nationals and a three-game series sweep.
Ben Rice hit a tiebreaking home run in the 10th inning and the Yankees beat the Blue Jays 4-3 on Sunday to avoid a three-game sweep.
One of Tommy John's biggest legacies to MLB was his comeback elbow reconstruction surgery that now bears his name.
Atlanta United rallied to beat the New York Red Bulls 2-1 on Saturday night to snap a seven-game winless streak.
Some residents of a Queens building say a temporary boiler truck parked outside has become a nearly two-year fixture, emitting smoke they say drifts into their homes.
Harlem Week 2026 brings past and present Harlemites together to honor the neighborhood's legacy.
Parents in Harlem say their children's walk to summer camp is littered with trash, illegal dumping and a growing encampment.
A specialized program from God's Love We Deliver is serving nearly 400 veterans with medically tailored meals, while helping combat isolation and ease the challenges of life after military service.
The Newtown Creek Alliance community science project gives students hands-on experience monitoring the health of one of the most polluted waterways in the U.S.
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.
CBS News New York's Tony Sadiku has a look at the First Alert Weather forecast.
There will be an anti-ICE rally Monday afternoon in East Elmhurst following an sharp rise in families in the area reporting ICE enforcement.
Elected officials and Islamic leaders on Long Island gathered Monday to condemn an act of hate that took place over the weekend. CBS News New York's Carolyn Gusoff reports.
A Brooklyn mother was fatally shot outside a bar and lounge in Crown Heights early Sunday morning. CBS News New York's Christina Fan reports.
An Australian teen was stabbed repeatedly in an apparently unprovoked attack inside a Midtown McDonald's in New York City, police sources said.
