Pedestrian killed in Commack crash
Suffolk County police said a driver struck and killed a woman and injured two other pedestrians.
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Suffolk County police said a driver struck and killed a woman and injured two other pedestrians.
Swimming is suspended at Long Island beaches because of high-tide floods and dangerous rip currents, CBS New York's John Dias reports.
Police are on the scene of the crash in Commack.
Jones Beach remains closed for swimming because of high surf and hazardous riptides. CBS New York's John Dias spent the morning at Field 6, where high tide flooded the area.
Several area beaches are closed to swimming again today because of dangerous surf. CBS New York's John Dias has the latest from Jones Beach.
The Lloyd Harbor Fire Department had to make an unusual rescue late Tuesday night. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/3PjZRYg
Beaches are closed for swimming and surfing because of dangerous rip currents.
Students at one Long Island district will be heading back to school Wednesday. CBS New York's Jennifer McLogan visited Jericho High School, where there's reason to cheer. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/3EjCGXM
Long Island environmentalists showed CBS New York's Jennifer McLogan how to spot and eradicate them.
A families prepare to send kids back to school, volunteers on Long Island held a food giveaway event on Saturday.
Roxey was a regular on the Long Island Rail Road and became its official mascot with special privileges.
Chad Michael Musto was allegedly going door-to-door in Barrymore's neighborhood to find her house, CBS New York's Carolyn Gusoff reports.
Two sex workers currently in jail in Suffolk County said they met the accused Gilgo Beach killer before.
Southampton Police said Chad Michael Busto was seen Wednesday riding up to people's driveways and looking for Barrymore.
A Jones Beach lifeguard is being credited with an amazing save, but it didn't involve the water. He saved a fellow lifeguard by donating a kidney. CBS New York's Carolyn Gusoff shares their story.
The volunteer Long Island firefighter made it his mission to spread healing through Paws of War, CBS New York's Jennifer McLogan reports.
A 3-year-old Long Island girl is hospitalized after being hit by a bullet that came through a wall in her home Tuesday night. CBS New York's Carolyn Gusoff reports. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/3P9f7a0
A wallaby, believed to be 9 months old, was confiscated over the weekend on the Coney Island Boardwalk, and the rescued marsupial is now being cared for by wildlife experts on Long Island. CBS New York's Jennifer McLogan reports.
A child is hospitalized after being shot during a police standoff with a murder suspect on Long Island on Tuesday night. CBS New York's Carolyn Gusoff reports. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/3P9f7a0
Suffolk County Police give an update after a 3-year-old was shot when a suspect opened fire at officers.
Police say a murder suspect opened fire on detectives, shooting the little girl in the apartment next door. CBS New York's Elijah Westbrook has the latest on her condition from the hospital.
A man is dead and a child is wounded after a standoff with police on Long Island. CBS New York's Elijah Westbrook hears from the girl's father on the scene in Ridge.
One person was killed and four others were injured when shots rang out during a party Monday night on Long Island. CBS New York's Zinnia Maldonado has the latest from police on the scene and the event space owner.
Nassau County police share an update on a shooting that left at least 1 person dead at a party in Valley Stream.
Witnesses say a group of teens was partying at an event space when the shooting took place. CBS New York's Zinnia Maldonado has the latest from the scene.
Howie Rose, the longtime play-by-play voice of the New York Mets on the radio, says the upcoming 2026 season will be his last.
New York City police are searching for three women who allegedly stole over $41,000 in jewelry from Catbird and Gorjana stores.
The technology behind spam calls is getting more sophisticated, an expert with the TrueCaller app says.
An 18-year-old has been arrested in the apparently random attack on a mother of three in East Elmhurst, police say.
The NYPD said officers responded to a report of a possible explosive device on Roma Avenue late Wednesday night.
Howie Rose, the longtime play-by-play voice of the New York Mets on the radio, says the upcoming 2026 season will be his last.
New York City police are searching for three women who allegedly stole over $41,000 in jewelry from Catbird and Gorjana stores.
The technology behind spam calls is getting more sophisticated, an expert with the TrueCaller app says.
An 18-year-old has been arrested in the apparently random attack on a mother of three in East Elmhurst, police say.
The NYPD said officers responded to a report of a possible explosive device on Roma Avenue late Wednesday night.
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.
Montclair School District Board of Education members broke down in tears as they voted to close Renaissance Middle School.
Video shows firefighters dousing the smoldering roof of the structure on Old York Road in Branchburg, New Jersey.
Grubhub is launching New Jersey's first commercial food delivery by drone. CBS News New York has learned more about the high-tech service and how it's expected to work.
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.
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.
New York City will no longer criminally enforce minor traffic offenses for cyclists and e-bike riders, the Mamdani administration announced Wednesday.
The Mamdani administration has asked a court to allow them to stop representing former Mayor Eric Adams in a sexual assault case.
Mayor Zohran Mamdani celebrated his first St. Patrick's Day as mayor with a dramatic show of respect for groups he may have offended in the past.
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul and the MTA have filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration for withholding funds designed to extend the Second Avenue subway west into Harlem.
The Senate voted to begin a marathon debate on the SAVE America Act, an elections bill that President Trump has been pressing Republicans to pass.
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."
Howie Rose, the longtime play-by-play voice of the New York Mets on the radio, says the upcoming 2026 season will be his last.
The Oklahoma City Thunder beat the Brooklyn Nets 121-92 on Wednesday night for their 10th straight win.
The New Jersey Devils beat the New York Rangers 6-3 on Wednesday night for their third straight victory.
Mets fans got a sneak peek Wednesday at the new food coming to Citi Field's menu for the 2026 season.
The WNBA and its players' union reached a verbal agreement on a transformational new collective bargaining agreement early Wednesday morning, both sides said.
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.
Police said the suspect's father saw images of his son on TV after the stabbing in East Elmhurst, and then convinced his son to turn himself in. CBS News New York's Alice Gainer reports.
New York City police are searching for three women who allegedly stole over $41,000 in jewelry from Catbird and Gorjana stores.
Mayor Mamdani and Governor Hochul joined a rally for Dylan Lopez Contreras, a New York City high school student who was recently released from ICE custody after 10 months.
A house fire in Broad Channel, Queens injured a firefighter on Thursday.
Iran has begun to use cluster bombs against Israel as the two countries exchange strikes.
