Nassau County declares rabies an imminent public health threat
Nassau County declared an imminent public health threat Monday over the spread of rabies among wild animals.
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Nassau County declared an imminent public health threat Monday over the spread of rabies among wild animals.
The county's fiscal watchdog took CBS News New York on an exclusive tour to show what Nassau County residents' tax dollars are, and aren't, paying for.
A man who was sucked into an MRI machine and suffered severe injuries on Long Island has died, according to police.
It was all hands on deck at a New York beach when eight swimmers needed to be rescued after lifeguards left their posts for the day.
Nassau County police said the man was wearing a large metallic chain when he suddenly entered the MRI room while a scan was in progress.
A Long Island woman who replaced her front lawn with native plants was issued a fine because officials said it was ugly and violated the village's code.
A woman who replaced her front lawn with native plants was issued a fine because officials said it was too ugly. CBS News New York's Carolyn Gusoff reports.
A man was critically injured after getting sucked into an MRI machine at a medical center on New York's Long Island, according to police.
Hemanth Kumar Muneppa, of Queens, is facing grand larceny and fortune telling charges on Long Island.
Oil has stopped flowing into Long Island's Mill River, but not before an estimated 1,000 gallons of greasy fluid leaked into the water.
Oil has stopped flowing into the Mill River, but not before an estimated 1,000 gallons of greasy fluid leaked into the water in East Rockaway. CBS News New York's Carolyn Gusoff reports.
Nassau County police say the man was pulled off his feet when he suddenly entered the MRI exam room. CBS News New York's Jennifer McLogan reports.
Breakthroughs in cancer treatment are helping a New York teen conquer an aggressive bone tumor, doctors say.
Doctors at New York's Cohen Children's Medical Center performed state-of-the-art surgery for osteosarcoma.
A teenager who was fleeing from police was killed after he was struck by a driver on Long Island, the NYPD says.
A 15-year-old boy on an e-bike was struck and killed during a police pursuit on Long Island. CBS News New York's Zinnia Maldonado spoke with a friend of the teen and neighbors who heard the crash.
The same county on Long Island that banned residents from wearing masks is making an exception for police officers.
Longtime former Long Island Rep. Carolyn McCarthy, who died in June, will be laid to rest on Long Island on Tuesday.
A man is facing attempted murder charges stemming from a weekend road rage incident on Long Island. In court on Monday, his attorney called the incident self defense.
A Nassau County mother's son died what doctors call a preventable death at just 9 years old. Now, she is standing with legislators as they push to pass "Robbie's Law."
His action is in response to the death of a 9-year-old boy back in 2005. CBS News New York's Jessica Moore has more on "Robbie's Law."
As CBS News New York's Carolyn Gusoff reports, his attorney says it was self defense.
Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman is scheduled to hold a briefing after a woman is believed to have been bitten by a shark at Jones Beach.
Former New York Rep. Carolyn McCarthy, known as a prominent advocate for gun control, has died at the age of 81.
Dozens of families on Long Island were displaced after a large fire destroyed their Nassau County apartment building Thursday. CBS News New York's John Dias reports.
