Nassau County Offering Diversion Programs For Low-Level Criminal Offenders Instead Of Sending Them To Court
The launch was prompted by an 8,000-case backlog with 10% of them eligible for diversion.
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The launch was prompted by an 8,000-case backlog with 10% of them eligible for diversion.
The base has a commissary, health facilities and an outdoor playground for the many veterans and military families. But the decades-old gym has been unusable.
Long Island's highest rain total was in Glen Cove, where streets looked like rivers and a downtown garage was deluged.
Most school buses in Suffolk County are now equipped with cameras on their stop sign arms, and hefty fines await those who ignore them.
"Kids, years ago, would come here after school to get their candy. Now, they're bringing their children in to get candy," owner Eileen Caplin Wysel told CBS2's Elle McLogan.
School is back in session for some students on Long Island.
While CBS2's Jenna DeAngelis met people who faced some issues, it appears the area really dodged a bullet.
Some Long Island residents were stranded on the roads because of the high waters from Henri's consistent downpours.
Residents said they've been through this before, they've learned from their mistakes and they're prepared for the worst.
Police said he was alone in the car for approximately an hour. He is expected to be OK.
On Nickerson Beach, a purple flag with a shark silhouette will be hosted for 24 hours whenever someone spots a shark.
Ten thousand small businesses closed on Long Island last year, and many are trying to mount comebacks.
There were fireworks when the legislation passed last week on a 12-6 vote.
August is considered the deadliest month on our roads.
Despite Nassau County boasting a high vaccination rate, the number of hesitant residents is significant as the Delta variant rages on.
"This bill is a clear act of retaliation against Black Lives Matter," said civil rights attorney Frederick Brewington.
The summer youth program is open to Nassau County residents between the ages of 14-21.
Once training is complete, campers as young as 17 can get to work as volunteer firefighters.
County officials said they don't want to frighten anyone, but shark activity off the shore is up with an unprecedented 20 sightings last year.
Witnesses said they saw the burgundy car speeding down the street at Willis Avenue and William Street, then veer through a parking lot.
Police said Bernard Norwood flailed his arms while being arrested and struck an officer's nose and face, causing the officer to bleed.
It started when police responded to a home where the man was suffering chest pains.
One by one, the ducklings were brought out of the sewer.
Cellphone video shows the hectic scene moments after a verbal dispute between two groups of people turned deadly Sunday night.
The Fourth of July holiday weekend is just about here, and this year officials say they are seeing an explosion of illegal fireworks.
Muslim New Yorkers say that deadly day does not represent the Islam they know and practice.
Few post-9/11 changes are more evident around the world than airport security changes.
Thousands of students with special needs and their families are questioning how they're going to get to school at the beginning of the year.
There has been a major escalation in the case of a driver accused of killing a construction worker on Long Island.
The Sept. 11 attacks put New York City Council Speaker Julie Menin's life on a path to politics.
Muslim New Yorkers say that deadly day does not represent the Islam they know and practice.
Few post-9/11 changes are more evident around the world than airport security changes.
Thousands of students with special needs and their families are questioning how they're going to get to school at the beginning of the year.
There has been a major escalation in the case of a driver accused of killing a construction worker on Long Island.
The Sept. 11 attacks put New York City Council Speaker Julie Menin's life on a path to politics.
After a week filled with periods of storminess and high humidity, a calmer and drier weather pattern is settling in for the holiday weekend.
Severe storms returned to the Tri-State Area, making it a soggy Thursday morning.
The rain returns Tuesday with the possibility of severe storms and downpours that can cause flash flooding in the New York City area.
Activity by ICE agents is putting a chill on the economy in parts of Connecticut after an estimated 100 people were recently grabbed off the streets of Danbury and other communities.
A First Alert Weather Day has been issued for Tuesday and Wednesday due to the threat of strong to severe thunderstorms.
A cosmetic treatment that promises breast enhancement without surgery is now at the center of a fight over who regulates human tissue in New York.
More than 41,000 students are heading back to class across Newark, New Jersey, Tuesday following 11 weeks of summer vacation.
Some are calling for Macklemore to be removed from Ed Sheeran's Loop tour after he used part of his opening performance on Friday and Saturday nights at MetLife Stadium to share his pro-Palestinian views about the war in Gaza.
Passaic's Mexican Independence Day Parade has been postponed, with officials citing concerns about recent arrests by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
A fast-moving fire early Sunday morning forced a woman to jump from a third-floor window in Elizabeth, New Jersey. City officials said the 50-year-old landed in the driveway of 470 Jefferson Ave.
There has been a major escalation in the case of a driver accused of killing a construction worker on Long Island.
Thomas Lobianco of Lake Ronkonkoma originally faced a misdemeanor charge, but is now facing a 19-count indictment in the August death of a 38-year-old construction worker. CBS News New York's John Dias reports.
Police in Suffolk County, Long Island, say a woman found dead inside her home Thursday was murdered. Her body was found by a family member inside her Sayville home. CBS News New York's Jennifer McLogan reports.
A Sayville woman was found dead Thursday night, and police said they believe she was a victim of violence. CBS News New York's Jennifer McLogan reports.
A 62-year-old woman was found dead inside her Sayville home Thursday night. Police say she was a victim of violence.
New renderings show what stations might look like for the proposed Interborough Express light rail system that would connect Brooklyn and Queens.
New York City leaders unveiled their plan for security around events for 9/11 and the Jewish high holidays.
Newly released documents are raising tough questions about what first responders were told about the air they were breathing after the 9/11 attacks.
Tough choices had to be made in the aftermath of the Sept. 11, 2001, terror attacks, including when it would be safe to reopen Lower Manhattan.
New York City officials released thousands of previously unseen documents questioning the air quality at Ground Zero following the 9/11 attacks.
A cosmetic treatment that promises breast enhancement without surgery is now at the center of a fight over who regulates human tissue in New York.
Twenty-five years after the terrorist attacks on Sept. 11, 2001, the health threat hasn't ended for many survivors.
New York City officials released thousands of previously unseen documents questioning the air quality at Ground Zero following the 9/11 attacks.
A new study from NYU shows that the number of American children taking GLP-1s for weight loss has increased 300-fold since 2019.
A report released Tuesday is offering a new glimpse into the health impact the 9/11 attacks continue to have on FDNY first responders.
Grammy and Emmy Award-winning musician Lizzo made a surprise visit to meet Brooklyn students and debut her new children's book.
Some are calling for Macklemore to be removed from Ed Sheeran's Loop tour after he used part of his opening performance on Friday and Saturday nights at MetLife Stadium to share his pro-Palestinian views about the war in Gaza.
The Met's decision to highlight the work by designer John Galliano sparked widespread controversy due to his history of antisemitic and racist comments.
Tim Curry was known for his iconic performances in cult classics like "The Rocky Horror Picture Show" and the original screen adaptation of Stephen King's "It."
President Trump said that he would be "lowering the American flag" throughout the nation for one week in Dolly Parton's honor.
The New York Yankees beat the Colorado Rockies 5-3 on Tuesday night to clinch their 34th straight winning season.
Aaron Judge was reinstated from the 60-day injured list Monday night by the New York Yankees.
Bo Bichette's go-ahead single and Ewing's 2-run double turned a 4-3 deficit into a 7-4 Mets lead.
Fernando Tatis Jr., Jake Cronenworth and Manny Machado hit consecutive home runs off Gerrit Cole to open the bottom of the first inning, and the Padres held off the Yankees 4-3 on Sunday.
Bo Bichette launched a go-ahead three-run homer with two outs in the eighth inning after an intentional walk to Juan Soto, and the Mets rallied for a 4-2 victory over the Giants on Sunday.
Former Mets players from the 2001 season were at Ladder 25 on the Upper West Side on Tuesday.
Grammy and Emmy Award-winning musician Lizzo made a surprise visit to meet Brooklyn students and debut her new children's book.
A Bronx pizzeria is proving that kindness is contagious by giving slices to hungry New Yorkers.
Brooklyn Community Services says keeping its mobile shower program running is becoming increasingly difficult as the costs of fuel, hygiene products and other expenses rise.
The Brooklyn family traces its roots to Pieter Claesen Wyckoff, who arrived in the New World 400 years ago. Today, descendants connect through reunions, Zoom calls and a massive genealogical database.
People dressed in elaborate headgear and paraded up Fifth Avenue for New York City's Easter Sunday tradition.
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.
The annual Easter Parade and Easter Bonnet Festival was held in Manhattan on April 20, 2025.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
There was a large turnout of volunteers at the Intrepid Museum on Wednesday as New York helped lead the way on the National 9/11 Day of Service. CBS News New York's Dave Carlin reports.
CBS News New York's Scott Padgett says the rain should move out early and be replaced by a sun-and-cloud mix for the rest of the day. Both Friday and Saturday look nice.
A bald eagle was spotted in the Bronx on Tuesday.
Neighbors in Queens say a soccer field where kids play has become a dumping ground for construction debris. CBS News New York's Elle McLogan reports.
Thomas Lobianco of Lake Ronkonkoma originally faced a misdemeanor charge, but is now facing a 19-count indictment in the August death of a 38-year-old construction worker. CBS News New York's John Dias reports.
