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After a county-wide reassessment with more than half of homeowners' taxes increasing, critics want the job of tax assessor to be elected, and no longer a political appointee.
The developer of the shelter recently filed a lawsuit against the town of Oyster Bay, hoping to continue plans for the shelter at the former Hampton Inn.
After a coronavirus pandemic lull, our roads are as busy as ever, and officials Wednesday kicked off a campaign on Long Island to curb dangerous distracted driving that's worse than ever.
Nassau County Police say the box truck went off the roadway and crashed into the overpass for Shelter Rock Road.
Police said the girls, ages 12 and 13, saw Cardone with his pants open, exposing and touching himself.
With the push to get herd immunity against COVID, the state continues to add more groups to the vaccine eligibility list. A family on Long Island wants to know why they can't get a shot to their vulnerable, homebound senior.
The building has been the site of a slew of sensational trials. It's also where actor Henry Fonda was married, and singer-songwriter Bob Dylan, too.
The county is working with the nonprofit group Heroes Among Us to raise money for the memorial's design and commission.
The team treated 1,000 frontline health care workers with tickets to a game last Thursday.
The statistics barely begin to tell the story as residents say most incidents go unreported and growing fear has people changing how they're going about their everyday lives.
Village Hall in Farmingdale looks more like a fortress than a small seat of government. The plastic dividers installed at the front desk and in the court room, plus COVID-19 safety features.
Dr. George Blatti faces unprecedented murder charges in New York. The victims - all suffering from acute pain following surgeries - were prescribed a deadly cocktail of pills by the thousands.
There was a turning point Wednesday for a nursing home on Long Island. It met tough state standards to allow visitors back.
A statement from the county spokeswoman says Curran is feeling well and has tested negative for COVID-19 herself.
Dana Smith, a mom from Queens, is sharing her story to warn others that waiting too long to see a doctor or go to the hospital - even during the pandemic - can be a deadly mistake.
Vietnam-era tanks paraded to recall this day in 1968, when the bloody conflict took a grim turn as North Vietnam launched a surprise attack on more than 100 locations.
The often-overlooked impact of the pandemic is touching many lives. The North Shore Animal League America has pets whose owners have died or who lost jobs and can no longer afford their care.
Cuomo said the variant's arrival in New York means that COVID-19 safety measures like wearing masks and maintaining distance from other people are more important than ever.
If you don't have to be on the road, stay home -- for your safety and the safety of road crews.
Some lawmakers are crying foul, because Long Island accepts qualifying New York City residents.
Police are asking any witnesses to the fatal crash to come forward.
Benny's Law creates a dangerous dog registry in the county - a public database of court-determined dangerous dogs.
The dog is appropriately named Lucky, and Nassau County first responders pulled out all the stops to make sure he was back home safe Sunday night.
Officials on Long Island are hoping this Super Bowl Sunday means more people in front of TVs, and much fewer on the roads as plow drivers get to work.
The flames broke out around 12:30 a.m. at a synagogue on Seagirt Avenue in Lawrence, near the Queens border.
Puppet shows, peaceful protests and acts of service helped families reflect on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy through a child's perspective.
Students in New Jersey will soon learn cursive in school, thanks to a law signed by Gov. Phil Murphy.
New Jersey will soon have its first female Democratic governor. Mikie Sherrill will be sworn into office Tuesday, succeeding Gov. Phil Murphy.
The Mavericks rolled to a 114-97 victory Monday over the Knicks, who were booed frequently in the first half while falling behind by 30.
Nearly 100 tenants from three different buildings managed by A&E Real Estate on the Upper West Side rallied on Monday.
Puppet shows, peaceful protests and acts of service helped families reflect on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy through a child's perspective.
Nearly 100 tenants from three different buildings managed by A&E Real Estate on the Upper West Side rallied on Monday.
New York City police seized one of two vehicles in the hit-and-run death of former Nickelodeon child star Kianna Underwood in Brooklyn.
More than 100 people marched across the Brooklyn Bridge to support Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy and speak out against federal immigration enforcement.
More than a dozen New York state landmarks will be illuminated Monday night in recognition of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
The weekend of snow in the New York City area finally wrapped up overnight, but don't let it fool you. Temperatures are about to plummet.
Snow fell in New York City and across the Tri-State Area on Sunday morning and evening, leaving a good amount to measure in its wake.
David Grullon Jr. killed a 34-year-old Connecticut man after he fired a gun and the bullet went through the wall.
The first of this weekend's two rounds of snow blanketed the Tri-State Area on Saturday.
Two men posing as Amazon delivery workers held a Connecticut homeowner at gunpoint while robbing him and his wife, police said.
Students in New Jersey will soon learn cursive in school, thanks to a law signed by Gov. Phil Murphy.
New Jersey will soon have its first female Democratic governor. Mikie Sherrill will be sworn into office Tuesday, succeeding Gov. Phil Murphy.
A police officer in Newark, New Jersey, fatally shot one man and injured another Monday afternoon, officials say.
The weekend of snow in the New York City area finally wrapped up overnight, but don't let it fool you. Temperatures are about to plummet.
Snow fell in New York City and across the Tri-State Area on Sunday morning and evening, leaving a good amount to measure in its wake.
The weekend of snow in the New York City area finally wrapped up overnight, but don't let it fool you. Temperatures are about to plummet.
Snow fell in New York City and across the Tri-State Area on Sunday morning and evening, leaving a good amount to measure in its wake.
A Long Island nurse was seen on a nanny camera hitting a non-verbal child that he was caring for, leaving bruises on the boy's body.
The first of this weekend's two rounds of snow blanketed the Tri-State Area on Saturday.
A federal judge ruled the Empire Wind project can move forward while he considers the merits of the Trump administration's order to suspend it.
New Jersey will soon have its first female Democratic governor. Mikie Sherrill will be sworn into office Tuesday, succeeding Gov. Phil Murphy.
As his standoff with America's closest allies escalates, President Trump says not getting the Nobel Peace Prize means he's no longer obligated "to think purely of Peace."
Looking overseas, there is wide opposition to the idea of taking Greenland by force.
Shimamura most recently served as the City Department of Parks and Recreation's Manhattan borough commissioner, Mamdani said.
Mr. Trump previously threatened to impose tariffs against countries that do not support his plans to acquire the territory.
New York City's largest nurses strike is now in Week 2 and it appears negotiations toward a deal remain at a standstill.
Negotiators for major New York City hospitals and the state nurses union returned to the bargaining table as the city's largest nurses strike enters a fifth day.
Nurses continue to hold the picket line as the largest nurses' strike in New York City history is on its third day with no end in sight.
Nurses say health care benefits and workplace safety are their main reasons for striking, and are refusing to go back to work until their demands are met.
Loved ones of patients at hospitals in New York City are concerned about care as nurses continue to strike due to failed contract negotiations on Monday.
Kianna Underwood, a former Nickelodeon child actress, was identified as the woman killed in a hit-and-run in Brooklyn.
John Forté, the Grammy-nominated musician known for his work with the Fugees, was found dead in his home in Massachusetts.
The 2026 Golden Globes honored the standouts in both film and television from last year. See the full list of winners and nominees.
Here is everything you need to know about how to watch and stream the 2026 Golden Globes.
Bob Weir wrote or co-wrote and sang lead vocals on Grateful Dead classics including "Sugar Magnolia," "One More Saturday Night" and "Mexicali Blues."
The Mavericks rolled to a 114-97 victory Monday over the Knicks, who were booed frequently in the first half while falling behind by 30.
Chicago led 70-51 at the half and the advantage stayed above 20 points for most of the second half.
The Phoenix Suns beat the slumping New York Knicks 106-99 on Saturday night.
The Carolina Hurricanes beat the New Jersey Devils 4-1 on Saturday night.
Adam Klapka had a goal and an assist as the Calgary Flames beat the New York Islanders 4-2 on Saturday.
Puppet shows, peaceful protests and acts of service helped families reflect on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy through a child's perspective.
Nearly 100 tenants from three different buildings managed by A&E Real Estate on the Upper West Side rallied on Monday.
A group in Queens has banded together to revive landlines and give their children a simpler way to socialize.
A city-approved plan to rezone a stretch of Atlantic Avenue is expected to bring thousands of new apartments to Brooklyn, but tenant advocates say the deal falls short for lower-income residents and could accelerate displacement.
A three-year pilot run by the Brooklyn Justice Initiative and the Mayor's Office of Criminal Justice aims to improve court compliance and reduce recidivism by meeting participants where they live.
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.
CBS News New York's Lonnie Quinn has your First Alert Forecast for January 19 at 5:45 p.m.
A deadly police shooting in Newark, New Jersey, is under investigation. CBS News New York's Naveen Dhaliwal reports.
Families went to the Brooklyn Children's Museum on Monday for an interactive program about Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. CBS News New York's Hannah Kliger tells us about the lessons learned through a child's eyes.
On this MLK Day of service, families gathered in White Plains to pack nonperishable food for "Winter Hug" care packages.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani and a coalition of city and community leaders announced a new housing initiative that they say will offer stability and second chances.
