
Long Island flooding doesn't rise to state of emergency, Nassau exec says
Flooding on Long Island wasn't widespread on Friday, but people in some low-lying areas were impacted.
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Flooding on Long Island wasn't widespread on Friday, but people in some low-lying areas were impacted.
A portion of Herricks, New York got the worst of Friday's flooding in Nassau County, but the county executive said it doesn't rise to the level of a state of emergency. CBS New York's Carolyn Gusoff reports.
The volunteer first responders average one call a week for incidents on I-84, but the nearest interstate entrance is 4 miles from the firehouse.
The volunteer first responders average one call a week for incidents on I-84, but the nearest interstate entrance is 4 miles from the firehouse. CBS New York's Tony Aiello reports.
The Long Beach Boardwalk was mostly empty Saturday morning and the surf intensified as the huge storm got nearer.
The Long Beach Boardwalk was mostly empty Saturday morning and the surf intensified as the huge storm got nearer. CBS New York's Jenna DeAngelis reports. Read more here
Band director Gina Pellettiere and Beatrice Ferrari, a chaperone and retired history teacher, were pillars of the community.
Band director Gina Pellettiere and Beatrice Ferrari, a chaperone and retired history teacher, were pillars of the community, CBS New York's Jennifer McLogan reports.
Band director Gina Pellettiere and volunteer chaperone Beatrice Ferrari were remembered as pillars of the community. CBS New York's Jennifer McLogan reports.
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At least three synagogues in Nassau County and two in Suffolk County received threats during Rosh Hashanah.
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Long Island Rail Road service is suspended in both directions between Port Washington and Great Neck.
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Neighboring Suffolk County has led the state in using New York's recently enhanced red flag laws to remove guns from people deemed by the courts to pose a threat to themselves or others. They're calling on Nassau County lawmakers to do the same.
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New signs up in Nassau County have some residents asking the county executive why. CBS New York's Jennifer McLogan reports it's a stark change from his predecessor, whose name was never added to Nassau County signs.
According to the Institute for Traffic Safety and Management, Long Island averages 18.2 roadway deaths per month.
According to the Institute for Traffic Safety and Management, Long Island averages 18.2 roadway deaths per month. CBS New York's Jennifer McLogan reports.
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Wraparound showers will continue into Saturday afternoon, especially across Long Island, but the worst is behind us.
Trains are now running with normal weekend service, Hochul said as she thanked crews for their hard work to restore the lines.
The 86-year-old pope welcomed the new "Princes of the Church" -- one of whom could one day become the successor to the current pontiff.
Some lawmakers and business owners say the city did not do enough to warn people about Friday's deluge.
Wraparound showers will continue into Saturday afternoon, especially across Long Island, but the worst is behind us.
Trains are now running with normal weekend service, Hochul said as she thanked crews for their hard work to restore the lines.
Some lawmakers and business owners say the city did not do enough to warn people about Friday's deluge.
Mayor Adams said Chancellor Banks made the right call in keeping the classrooms open on Friday.
Epic rainfall made for a record-setting day in Westchester County on Friday.
Wraparound showers will continue into Saturday afternoon, especially across Long Island, but the worst is behind us.
We're on Red Alert today for rain, which could be heavy at times, and the likelihood of scattered flooding/flash flooding.
We're tracking heavy rain Friday due to the remnants of Ophelia.
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Wraparound showers will continue into Saturday afternoon, especially across Long Island, but the worst is behind us.
Parts of the Garden State are under water as Ophelia's remnants flood streets and sidewalks around the area.
We're on Red Alert today for rain, which could be heavy at times, and the likelihood of scattered flooding/flash flooding.
We're tracking heavy rain Friday due to the remnants of Ophelia.
City officials said they closed the movie theater at the Newport Centre mall after rats were reportedly spotted getting in through several openings.
Wraparound showers will continue into Saturday afternoon, especially across Long Island, but the worst is behind us.
Flooding on Long Island wasn't widespread on Friday, but people in some low-lying areas were impacted.
We're tracking heavy rain Friday due to the remnants of Ophelia.
A government shutdown will affect airports, critical federal aid payments to parents and children, and the ability of officials to get work permits for asylum seekers.
A funeral was held Thursday in Massapequa Park for beloved band director Gina Pellettiere, who was killed last Thursday when their school bus overturned headed to band camp in Pennsylvania.
House Speaker Kevin McCarthy has announced he'll try to push through a 45-day bill to fund the government to avert government shutdown.
Some lawmakers and business owners say the city did not do enough to warn people about Friday's deluge.
Mayor Adams said Chancellor Banks made the right call in keeping the classrooms open on Friday.
Former President Donald Trump expects to attend at least the first day of the civil trial pitting him and the Trump Organization against New York Attorney General Letitia James.
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A Nevada grand jury indicted Duane "Keffe D" Davis in the long-unsolved killing of rapper Tupac Shakur, prosecutors announced in court Friday.
Judge Kathleen Gomes said she is terminating the agreement reached in 2004 that allowed Sean and Leigh Anne Tuohy to control Michael Oher's finances.
The once-iconic DVD-by-mail service obliterated Blockbuster video stores and provided a springboard into video streaming that's transformed entertainment.
City officials said they closed the movie theater at the Newport Centre mall after rats were reportedly spotted getting in through several openings.
Michael Gambon, the British-Irish actor who portrayed Dumbledore in the latter 6 of the 8 "Harry Potter" movies, has died after a bout of pneumonia.
The veteran lefty allowed eight earned runs and didn't record an out in Friday's 12-5 loss.
Judge Kathleen Gomes said she is terminating the agreement reached in 2004 that allowed Sean and Leigh Anne Tuohy to control Michael Oher's finances.
The Miami Marlins were foiled by the weather in New York City once again.
Chris Bassitt reached 200 innings for the first time, Brandon Belt hit a three-run homer and the Blue Jays moved one step closer to a wild-card berth by beating the Yankees 6-0 on Thursday night.
A Phillies fan and his emotional support alligator were denied entrance to watch Philadelphia host Pittsburgh.
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As much of the northeast experiences heavy rains, parts of New York City are beginning to flood.
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A crane went up in flames high above Manhattan, then partially collapsed onto the street below.
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Subways and commuter rail lines around the New York City area are back to normal after several lines were suspended because of record-setting rain and flooding.
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Trains are running with normal weekend service, Hochul said as she thanked crews for their hard work to restore the lines. CBS New York's Christina Fan reports.
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