Home health aide indicted for trying to kill patient, Nassau DA says
A home health aide accused of trying to kill a sleeping 84-year-old woman with a chef's knife has been indicted for attempted murder.
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A home health aide accused of trying to kill a sleeping 84-year-old woman with a chef's knife has been indicted for attempted murder.
Amanda Fraser, 23, is charged with attempted murder in connection to the elder abuse case in Massapequa.
Amanda Fraser was charged with attempted second-degree murder in connection to the Long Island elder abuse case. CBS News New York's Jennifer McLogan reports.
The victim's son said surveillance footage shows the mother's overnight home health aide got into bed with her and stab her.
The victim's son said she was stabbed at her Massapequa home by her overnight health aide.
An 84-year-old woman was stabbed in her home in Massapequa, and family members allege the suspect is her home health aide. CBS News New York's Naveen Dhaliwal reports.
Massapequa adopted a resolution requiring students use restrooms and locker rooms that align with their gender assigned at birth.
The Massapequa school district on Long Island is asking for President Trump's help in their fight to keep their team name and mascot — the Chiefs.
A Long Island school district is asking for President Trump's help in their fight to keep their team name and mascot — the Massapequa Chiefs.
Breakthroughs in cancer treatment are helping a New York teen conquer an aggressive bone tumor, doctors say.
United States Education Secretary Linda McMahon spoke to the Massapequa School District on Friday as a Native American school mascot ban battle continues. CBS News New York's Jennifer McLogan reports.
President Trump says a Long Island high school should be allowed to keep their Native American mascot, going against a statewide ban that went into effect in 2023.
CBS News New York's Jennifer McLogan has more on the controversy swirling around the mall's redevelopment.
The retail giant Macy's is shutting down 10 stores in New York and New Jersey this year, calling it a turnaround strategy.
Hundreds attended a funeral Friday for Connor Kasin, the Long Island teenager who collapsed and died during a charity hockey event last week.
Hundreds attended a funeral Friday for Connor Kasin, the Long Island teenager who collapsed and died during a charity hockey event last week. CBS News New York's Jennifer McLogan spoke to friends and loved ones.
A mother and father on Long Island still don't know why their son died while playing in a charity hockey game over the weekend.
Connor Kasin, who played for Massapequa High School and the Long Island Sharks, died after collapsing during a hockey game, officials said.
Police fatally shot a man after he led officers on a chase from Queens to Massapequa, the Nassau County police commissioner says.
A man was shot and killed after leading officers on a chase from New York City to Massapequa, police said.
Rex Heuermann's neighbors on Long Island say they're still trying to get back to normal a year after his arrest in the Gilgo Beach murders. CBS New York's Zinnia Maldonado reports.
A Lindenhurst man who killed four members of one family after driving high and crashing into their car was sentenced Friday.
A Lindenhurst man who killed four members of one family after driving high and crashing into their car was sentenced Friday. CBS New York's Carolyn Gusoff reports.
The family of a beloved mother and wife is speaking out against the young driver accused of killing her in a crash in Massapequa earlier this year. CBS New York's Jennifer McLogan was in court and has reaction from the victim's family.
Police say the 21-year-old driver struck and killed a 64-year-old woman, then stole a public safety vehicle and left the scene.
A vigil was held Friday night for a Sheepshead Bay High School football player who was shot and killed by a teammate earlier this week.
Two teenagers are facing charges in connection to a Hackensack, New Jersey, stabbing that sent one of them to the hospital.
The deaths of a child and three adults in a Flushing, Queens, fire are now being investigated as homicides.
Dylan Garand made 27 saves for his first NHL win as the Rangers downed the Blackhawks 6-1 on Friday night.
St. John's was eliminated from the NCAA tournament Friday night after falling to Duke, 80-75, in the Sweet 16.
A vigil was held Friday night for a Sheepshead Bay High School football player who was shot and killed by a teammate earlier this week.
The deaths of a child and three adults in a Flushing, Queens, fire are now being investigated as homicides.
Members and associates of the Riverhead-based 48 Gang are charged with crimes linked to murders, armed robberies and shootings dating back to 2021, prosecutors said.
A 29-year-old man was killed in a shooting inside a Queens bar early Tuesday morning. Police sources said he was not the intended target.
Eight years after it was put up with pride, the name Cesar Chavez has been removed from a school in Yonkers.
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.
Two teenagers are facing charges in connection to a Hackensack, New Jersey, stabbing that sent one of them to the hospital.
A New Jersey family says missteps by school administrators led a 14-year-old to take his own life, but the district denies that claim.
Nerdeen Kiswani, co-founder of the group Within Our Lifetime, said the FBI Joint Terrorism Task Force told her about "a plot against my life that was 'about to' take place."
The St. John's Red Storm played the No. 1 overall seed Duke in the NCAA Tournament's Sweet 16 on Friday night.
Gov. Mikie Sherrill signed three bills into law Wednesday limiting the power of ICE agents in New Jersey.
Members and associates of the Riverhead-based 48 Gang are charged with crimes linked to murders, armed robberies and shootings dating back to 2021, prosecutors said.
The St. John's Red Storm played the No. 1 overall seed Duke in the NCAA Tournament's Sweet 16 on Friday night.
Accused Gilgo Beach serial killer Rex Heuermann is likely to change his plea to guilty when he next appears in court, a source with knowledge of the case tells CBS News New York's Carolyn Gusoff.
A second person was arrested Tuesday in connection with a 2021 acid attack on Long Island college student Nafiah Ikram.
High school students are helping residents in assisted living in Long Island, New York feel a bit more confident with makeovers.
Ten U.S. service members were injured in an attack on Prince Sultan Air Base in Saudi Arabia, according to multiple U.S. officials.
Nerdeen Kiswani, co-founder of the group Within Our Lifetime, said the FBI Joint Terrorism Task Force told her about "a plot against my life that was 'about to' take place."
Iran-linked cyber criminals accessed FBI Director Kash Patel's personal email account, sources said.
The House passed a measure to fund the Department of Homeland Security for 60 days — but it's still unclear how the shutdown will end as the Senate, which approved its own funding plan, is on recess.
President Trump said he will sign an executive order to restart pay for TSA officers, who have gone more than a month without a full paycheck.
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.
The price hike raises the cost of the standard plan with ads by $1 per month and the cost of the standard and premium plans by $2.
Savannah Guthrie stepped back from her NBC duties almost two months ago when her mother, Nancy Guthrie, disappeared. The investigation is ongoing.
Rapper Megan Thee Stallion made her Broadway debut Tuesday night, adding some of her own big hits to "Moulin Rouge! The Musical."
CBS News announced Friday that CBS News Radio will be shutting down this spring after nearly 100 years of broadcasting, citing "challenging economic realities."
Bodycam video footage of Justin Timberlake's June 2024 DWI arrest on Long Island was released to the media Friday.
Dylan Garand made 27 saves for his first NHL win as the Rangers downed the Blackhawks 6-1 on Friday night.
St. John's was eliminated from the NCAA tournament Friday night after falling to Duke, 80-75, in the Sweet 16.
Aaron Judge hit a two-run homer in the sixth to end an 0-for-7 start to his season after the two-time reigning AL MVP had a strike call overturned by the automated system earlier in that same at-bat when he challenged, and the New York Yankees beat the San Francisco Giants 3-0.
The St. John's Red Storm played the No. 1 overall seed Duke in the NCAA Tournament's Sweet 16 on Friday night.
Nico Hischier scored two goals to lead the Devils to a 4-2 victory over the Predators on Thursday night.
From World War II to modern mixology, women in Brooklyn fought for their place behind the bar. This Women's History Month, their legacy continues to influence the city's nightlife.
A new performing arts venue with a focus on immigrant stories is opening in Upper Manhattan this fall. CBS News New York's Noëlle Lilley got an exclusive tour of the construction that will give The People's Theatre its first home in more than 15 years.
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 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.
Friday was the last dance for St. John's, losing a heartbreaker to Duke. CBS News New York's Otis Livingston reports.
CBS News New York's Otis Livingston spoke to members of the St. John's Red Storm men's basketball team following their loss to Duke in the Sweet 16 round of the NCAA tournament Friday.
CBS News New York's Scott Padgett has your First Alert Forecast for March 27 at 11 p.m.
A whale that washed up on Rockaway Beach this week likely died after being struck by a vessel, officials say.
A vigil was held Friday night for a Sheepshead Bay High School football player who was shot and killed by a teammate earlier this week. CBS News New York's Adi Guajardo reports.
