Nassau County Announces Plan For Memorial Honoring Afghanistan, Iraq War Veterans
The county is working with the nonprofit group Heroes Among Us to raise money for the memorial's design and commission.
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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.
Catering halls in New York that were shuttered for months and then limited to parties under 50 people are gearing up to strike up the band, so to speak.
One neighbor says her father and aunt became sick with COVID-19 just before Christmas, and both later passed away. The anonymous letter complaining about her decorations arrived in the midst of their grief.
Local officials are getting supplies, gear and trucks ready, anticipating what could be heading our way.
All sports, including those considered high risk, can resume in Nassau County on Monday. High-risk sports include football, basketball and cheerleading.
Restaurant Week is upon us, offering eight days of deals to help our struggling chefs and waiters.
If local health departments give the green like, high-risk sports can finally resume across New York state next week.
Peggy Kramer recorded "Over the Rainbow" back in March of last year after her daughter noticed rainbows plastered onto windows of homes and in driveways in the face of COVID's dark wrath.
Alan Greenspan's lengthy reign at the Federal Reserve coincided with a period of stability from the mid-1980s until 2007.
The weather around the New York City area is taking a turn with heavy rain and the threat of strong storms.
Keir Starmer will step down as U.K. Prime Minister weeks after a brutal round of local elections and as he faced a challenge from within his Labour Party.
Eleven people were stabbed inside a juvenile detention center in the Bronx on Sunday, police said.
Kyle Schwarber and Bryce Harper each homered for the second consecutive game, and Zack Wheeler struck out seven as the Philadelphia Phillies defeated the New York Mets 6-2.
The weather around the New York City area is taking a turn with heavy rain and the threat of strong storms.
Eleven people were stabbed inside a juvenile detention center in the Bronx on Sunday, police said.
Police shot a suspect who allegedly hit multiple officers with a vehicle in the Bronx on Sunday, the NYPD said.
After a tranquil, warm weekend, more turbulent weather lies ahead in the New York City area.
Police are searching for the gunman in an overnight shooting that left four people injured at a park in Harlem.
The weather around the New York City area is taking a turn with heavy rain and the threat of strong storms.
After a tranquil, warm weekend, more turbulent weather lies ahead in the New York City area.
Weather is tranquil and pleasant in the New York City area for Father's Day weekend as summer officially begins.
Dangerous heat is building across the Tri-State Area with the threat of severe storms, making Thursday and Friday First Alert Weather Days.
Thursday and Friday will be First Alert Weather Days in the New York City area, with high temperatures and the chance for strong storms.
The weather around the New York City area is taking a turn with heavy rain and the threat of strong storms.
After a tranquil, warm weekend, more turbulent weather lies ahead in the New York City area.
Traffic will be impacted in Midtown Manhattan as the city initiates shuttle bus corridors and street closures to accommodate World Cup ticketholders.
A small plane crashed into a lake in West Milford, New Jersey, on Saturday.
The community of Paterson, New Jersey, gathered Friday to root on one of their own in the World Cup.
The weather around the New York City area is taking a turn with heavy rain and the threat of strong storms.
Firefighters in Hempstead used a ladder truck to free a seagull that got tangled in a rope above a busy street.
Adventureland reopened Saturday, but its new Wave Twister ride remained closed one day after 15 kids and one adult were stranded on the ride for hours.
Fifteen children and one adult were rescued Friday evening after they got stuck on a ride at Long Island's Adventureland amusement park.
Firefighters responded to Adventureland amusement park on Long Island after a ride got stuck Friday night. Dan Rice reports from Chopper 2.
Alan Greenspan's lengthy reign at the Federal Reserve coincided with a period of stability from the mid-1980s until 2007.
Keir Starmer will step down as U.K. Prime Minister weeks after a brutal round of local elections and as he faced a challenge from within his Labour Party.
Rep. Dan Goldman is facing Brad Lander, the former NYC comptroller, in an intense Democratic primary for New York's 10th Congressional District.
The Justice Department says it's released "every document required by the Epstein Files Transparency Act," but CBS News has identified numerous gaps.
Sen. Bernie Sanders and NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani joined forces Thursday in a last-minute attempt to help three left-of-center congressional candidates win their primaries.
An off-duty EMT jumped into action at the Knicks parade Thursday when a man appeared to be suffering from an overdose.
New York broadcast giant Bill Ritter announced Friday he is stepping down from the WABC anchor desk after being diagnosed with early stage Alzheimer's.
For half a century, The Valerie Fund has been dedicated to providing care to children with cancer and blood disorders.
A New Jersey nonprofit called The Valerie Fund is celebrating 50 years of providing comprehensive care to children with cancer and blood disorders.
New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill is urging people to donate blood ahead of the summer months.
When a large tent appeared next door to Taylor Swift's Watch Hill estate this week, it didn't take long for speculation about the superstar's impending nuptials to ripple through the affluent New England seaside village.
Claude Guillemot and a flight instructor were flying in a twin-motor Cessna 421 on Friday evening. An investigation into the crash is underway.
James Burrows directed more than 1,000 episodes of television, including every episode of the original "Will & Grace."
A New York Knicks documentary series is in the works from director and Knicks superfan Ben Stiller.
New York broadcast giant Bill Ritter announced Friday he is stepping down from the WABC anchor desk after being diagnosed with early stage Alzheimer's.
Kyle Schwarber and Bryce Harper each homered for the second consecutive game, and Zack Wheeler struck out seven as the Philadelphia Phillies defeated the New York Mets 6-2.
Wyndham Clark began the final round up six shots, but ended up winning by just one, securing his second U.S. Open title in four years.
The Cincinnati Reds beat the New York Yankees 4-1 on Sunday.
Serena Williams recently returned to competition in doubles after nearly four years away from professional tennis.
Kyle Schwarber homered three times and Bryce Harper hit for the cycle as the Phillies routed the Mets 15-3 in Philadelphia.
Experts say the team's title run created a feeling of collective joy and connection, while some local businesses are also seeing a boost from the celebration.
Knicks fans who couldn't make it to Thursday's parade still found a way to celebrate across New York in true blue-and-orange fashion.
A vending machine in Coney Island is offering something unusual alongside the neighborhood's classic attractions: original artwork from local artists.
A years-long battle is intensifying over the future of an old rail line in Queens that was abandoned after a fire over 50 years ago.
Harlem's historic Cotton Club recently announced it was up for sale. The news comes as jazz clubs across the borough disappear.
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.
The payment option lets shoppers split purchases into smaller installments, but missed payments could lead to fees and, in some cases, hurt your credit. CBS News New York's Mahsa Saeidi reports.
Firefighters are battling a blaze at a three story building on Classon Avenue in Brooklyn.
A 58-year-old man is recovering after being stabbed multiple times in the Morrisania section of the Bronx, police siad.
Monday is a Gridlock Alert Day in New York City as Norway faces Senegal in the FIFA Men's World Cup in New Jersey.
The incident involved dozens of young people, with some wielding contraband surgical scalpels, which they allegedly turned on staff who tried to intervene. CBS News New York's Naomi Ruchim reports.
