Suspected serial sex predator arrested in Port Chester
Richard Olmino, suspected of being a serial sex predator, was arrested for an alleged rape inside Rye Town Park. CBS2's Jessica Moore reports.
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Richard Olmino, suspected of being a serial sex predator, was arrested for an alleged rape inside Rye Town Park. CBS2's Jessica Moore reports.
Amandeep Singh, the man accused of drunk driving and killing two 14-year-old boys in Jericho, appeared in a packed courtroom once again, CBS2's Carolyn Gusoff reports.
The driver is accused of going 95 miles an hour while drunk and high on cocaine when he crashed into another car, killing two teenage boys on Long Island. CBS2's Carolyn Gusoff reports from the courthouse.
It's the final weekend of Pride Month, and New York continues to celebrate.
Long Island's North Fork had its first-ever Pride Parade on Saturday. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/3r4AwHQ
The car struck a utility pole, careened into the houses and a car parked in the driveway before flipping over, CBS2's Carolyn Gusoff reports.
Rep George Santos' father and aunt were the ones who posted his $500,000 bond after he was indicted on federal charges last month, according to court documents, CBS2's Marcia Kramer reports.
Police say a man lost control of his Mercedes Benz and crashed into two homes late Wednesday night on Long Island. CBS2's Carolyn Gusoff hears from the residents who were inside at the time.
It's a major step forward in medical care for some people living on Long Island. CBS2's Jennifer McLogan has the story.
Members of a Long Island congregation are in mourning for the church they've built their lives around. CBS2's Jennifer McLogan reports fire ripped through the historic church in the middle of the night prior to Juneteenth celebrations in Central Islip. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/3NDXlLi
A leaky roof led to terrifying moments on Long Island. A living room ceiling collapsed, sending debris and water cascading onto a girl sleeping below. CBS2's Carolyn Gusoff reports.
A police officer and a firefighter jumped into action when a man drove his car off a Long Island dock Thursday. CBS2's Jennifer Bisram reports. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/3NvRojF
A Long Island man accused of a hate crime appeared in court Thursday. He's charged with attacking a same-sex couple who were out enjoying a sunset. CBS2's Carolyn Gusoff reports from Patchogue. Read more: https://cbsn.ws/3qRoG3J
This coming Juneteenth, a Long Island church is preparing to dedicate a military headstone to a former enslaved person -- a Union soldier who was never recognized. CBS2's Jennifer McLogan met those who are making it happen and got a surprise meeting with the soldier's descendants. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/3XbYkpo
Quick-thinking first responders saved a Long Island man's life after he drove his car off a dock and into Patchogue Bay, CBS2's Jennifer Bisram reports.
Police said Nestor Riosarvealo, 33, was driving on South Ocean Avenue when the car went off Mascot Dock.
Health officials blamed a Missouri man's death on Vibrio vulnificus bacteria, which thrives in warmer water, after he ate a raw oyster, CBS2's Lisa Rozner reports.
Wildlife crews carefully moved the osprey to a safer perch and hoped the birds would enjoy their new digs. They did. CBS2's Carolyn Gusoff reports.
Anthony Masaitis was definitely in the right place at the right time and made a heroic rescue.
Anthony Masaitis was definitely in the right place at the right time and made a heroic rescue on Long Island, CBS2's Jennifer McLogan reports. Read more here
There are now concerns in our own backyard as two race horses died at Belmont Park over the weekend, just after the famed Belmont Stakes. CBS2's Jennifer McLogan reports. Read more here
CBS2 is bringing you a weeklong series on water safety and solutions to prevent summer tragedies. Today, we focus on ways to keep kids safe at the pool, especially young children. CBS2's John Dias has the story.
CBS2's Carolyn Gusoff got a behind-the-scenes look at volunteers' work to preserve this fascinating Long Island history.
A second horse has died after racing at Belmont Park, the second fatality in 24 hours after the Belmont Stakes. Read more here
Wildfire smoke in the New York City area is clearing out just in time for several big events, including one of the biggest horse races of the year, CBS2's Christina Fan reports.
What started as a sinus infection left a Long Island teenager fighting for his life, requiring emergency brain surgery.
Top-seeded Arizona opened its NCAA Tournament run with a 92-58 victory over Long Island on Friday.
Bodycam video footage of Justin Timberlake's June 2024 DWI arrest on Long Island will be released to the media with redactions, court records show.
"All the Blues in the Sky" is a middle grade novel that explores grief through a 13-year-old Harlem girl whose best friend has died.
The Dark Skies Protection Act is aimed at reducing artificial light between 11 p.m. and 5 a.m. across New York state.
What started as a sinus infection left a Long Island teenager fighting for his life, requiring emergency brain surgery.
Bodycam video footage of Justin Timberlake's June 2024 DWI arrest on Long Island will be released to the media with redactions, court records show.
The Dark Skies Protection Act is aimed at reducing artificial light between 11 p.m. and 5 a.m. across New York state.
It may not feel like spring right away, but Friday's weather does deliver a clear shift in the air in New York City.
Hundreds of New York University's non-tenured faculty members say they're prepared to walk off the job, impacting about 25% of classes.
It may not feel like spring right away, but Friday's weather does deliver a clear shift in the air in New York City.
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.
Gov. Mikie Sherrill accused ICE of ignoring the concerns of Roxbury residents after it bought the vacant warehouse on Route 46.
It may not feel like spring right away, but Friday's weather does deliver a clear shift in the air in New York City.
Last year, electricity rates in New Jersey spiked more than almost any other state, according to a new congressional report.
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.
What started as a sinus infection left a Long Island teenager fighting for his life, requiring emergency brain surgery.
Bodycam video footage of Justin Timberlake's June 2024 DWI arrest on Long Island will be released to the media with redactions, court records show.
It may not feel like spring right away, but Friday's weather does deliver a clear shift in the air in New York City.
A driver was indicted on manslaughter and assault charges Thursday in a deadly crash that killed two teenagers on Long Island back in January.
Tens of thousands of customers lost power across the New York-New Jersey area as severe weather whipped through the region.
The Dark Skies Protection Act is aimed at reducing artificial light between 11 p.m. and 5 a.m. across New York state.
Gov. Mikie Sherrill accused ICE of ignoring the concerns of Roxbury residents after it bought the vacant warehouse on Route 46.
Last year, electricity rates in New Jersey spiked more than almost any other state, according to a new congressional report.
Mayor Zohran Mamdani is taking the first steps toward overhauling how the city responds to 911 calls involving mental health problems.
The MTA announced plans to replace thousands of New York City's decades-old subway cars with new models.
What started as a sinus infection left a Long Island teenager fighting for his life, requiring emergency brain surgery.
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.
Bodycam video footage of Justin Timberlake's June 2024 DWI arrest on Long Island will be released to the media with redactions, court records show.
Chuck Norris' family said his death at 86 was sudden, but did not share any details on the cause.
ABC has canceled its already filmed season of "The Bachelorette" starring Taylor Frankie Paul after video surfaced of a 2023 incident in which she was charged with assault.
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.
Top-seeded Arizona opened its NCAA Tournament run with a 92-58 victory over Long Island on Friday.
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Brady Tkachuk scored with 11.1 seconds left to give the Senators a 3-2 victory over the Islanders on Thursday night.
The Blue Jackets beat the Rangers 6-3 on Thursday night, keeping alive hopes for their first playoff berth since the 2019-20 season.
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.
Members of the Apollo Theater, where Kiki Shepard left her mark for 15 years, reflect on her legacy after the Harlem icon's death at age 74.
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.
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.
Author Renee Watson was recently awarded one of the highest honors in children's books. She spoke with CBS News New York's Mary Calvi.
John Elliott has the Tri-State Area's updated Friday afternoon First Alert Forecast on CBS News New York.
The union representing hundreds of non-tenure NYU faculty members said they're prepared to launch a strike unless a new deal is reached. CBS News New York's Christina Fan reports.
With ongoing conflict in the Middle East driving up oil prices, travel experts warn that airfares are climbing fast.
Gov. Mikie Sherrill announced the lawsuit to stop an immigration detention center from opening in Roxbury Township.
