Nassau plans to deputize citizens to help police in emergencies
Citizens with gun licenses can apply to become provisional special deputies.
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Citizens with gun licenses can apply to become provisional special deputies.
Citizens with gun licenses can apply to become provisional special deputies, CBS New York's Jennifer McLogan reports.
A candlelight vigil organized by Nassau County leaders is being held for fallen NYPD Officer Jonathan Diller in his hometown of Massapequa Park on Wednesday. CBS New York's Carolyn Gusoff reports.
Many are experiencing the tragic aftermath of what the community is calling a sickening and senseless loss of life. CBS New York's Carolyn Gusoff reports.
Officials say there could be potential exposure for anyone who visited parts of Cohen Children's Medical Center from March 20-21.
A patient in Nassau County has been diagnosed with measles. The Health Department says it's the first case outside of New York City this year.
That includes a brand new innovation lab, where kids code, 3D print, build robotics from the ground up and, most of all, collaborate.
Players in Long Island's first flat track roller derby league are preparing for the upcoming season, but it could be in jeopardy because of Nassau County's ban on transgender athletes.
For the first time, the Cricket World Cup will be contested on U.S. soil, and one of the three venues will be on Long Island.
CBS New York's Chris Wragge will be live at the Long Island high school this Friday morning.
Jenner, who won the 1976 Olympic men's decathlon before coming out as transgender, said the future of sports is at stake.
The Roller Rebels, a Long Island roller derby league, is at the center of a lawsuit that claims Nassau County's transgender athlete ban violates New York's anti-discrimination laws. CBS New York's Jennifer Bisram reports.
Jenner, who won the 1976 Olympic men's decathlon before coming out as transgender, said the future of sports is at stake. CBS New York's Carolyn Gusoff.
This Friday, our morning show will be live from Oyster Bay High School in Nassau County.
Asa Ellerup said through her attorney she wants to give her estranged husband Rex Heuermann the benefit of the doubt in the Gilgo Beach murders case.
Asa Ellerup said through her attorney she wants to give her estranged husband the benefit of the doubt in the Gilgo Beach murders case. CBS New York's Jennifer McLogan reports.
Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman signed the ban on transgender girls and women at county-run facilities in February.
Police said Gianna and Kimberly Gotti got into a brawl with another woman last month at Locust Valley High School.
Bruce Blakeman's move comes not long after State Attorney General Letitia James demanded he rescind the ban.
Police said Gianna Gotti, 23, and Kimberly Gotti, 55, got into a brawl with another woman last month during a game at Locust Valley High School in Lattingtown.
The state health commissioner says $83 million goes to Nassau University Medical Center if several provisions are met.
Vincent Festa died in 2011, but the school district's response to the allegations against him are now before a jury.
NUMC, a safety-net hospital serving the uninsured and underinsured, is weeks away from running out of money to pay its staff.
Festa, the high school's psychologist, died in 2011, but the school district's response to the allegations against him are now before a jury. CBS New York's Carolyn Gusoff reports.
NUMC, a safety-net hospital serving the uninsured and underinsured, is weeks away from running out of money to pay staff. CBS New York's Jennifer McLogan reports.
