Long Island Police Step Up Patrols Around Mosques Ahead Of Ramadan
Nassau and Suffolk county police departments said they are increasing patrols for the Muslim Holy Month, which begins this evening.
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Nassau and Suffolk county police departments said they are increasing patrols for the Muslim Holy Month, which begins this evening.
A CBS2 investigation has revealed lax oversight of private sponsorship companies that sell advertising on public roads.
Police are calling it a rare arrest of an alleged telephone con artist. It's part of a recent surge of scams, mostly targeting older people on Long Island. But this one came with an unexpected twist.
They claim to have pulled double-duty 14,700 times so far this year.
Police said the victim – a man in his 70s – was crossing Merrick Road when he was hit by a gray Nissan.
The crash happened around 12:10 a.m. on the Southern State Parkway near exit 30 in Oyster Bay.
District Attorney Madeline Singas launched what she calls a life saving partnership between Northwell Health, Nassau University Medical Center and Mary Havens New Hope Crisis Center.
Police say Kari Fletcher threatened a mother with an 8-year-old in the backseat and then another person in a Checkers drive-through line.
Thursday's announcement came a day after Westchester County officials confirmed eight cases, in addition to more than 400 in Rockland County and Brooklyn combined.
After having been closed for seven years, multiple community rallies and a push by law enforcement, two police precincts are at last reopening in Nassau County.
Nassau County police said Daniel Velez was last seen leaving his Lakeview home around 10:45 a.m. Wednesday.
Nassau County is struggling to recover from the corruption verdict against its highest office holder.
The latest health report card is in and two counties in our area, Rockland and Nassau, top the list.
Gov. Andrew Cuomo joined Nassau County officials to push making a proposed property tax cap permanent after several homeowners saw huge reassessment increases at the local level.
Nassau County police said David Schlichting, of Great Neck, was riding east on the Long Island Expressway south service road between exits 33 and 34 when he was hit by a minivan near Great Neck High School in Lake Success.
There was a violent rampage in a quiet Long Island neighborhood over the weekend.
Jin Hong Zen and Jin Peng Zen were last seen around 6 p.m. Saturday leaving Shanghai Dumpling on Northern Boulevard in Little Neck.
Imagine being watched while you make a bank withdrawal. Then those crooks follow you to steal your cash. It's happening in Nassau County.
"Opting out means that it would not be legal to sell it in Nassau County," she told CBS2's Jennifer McLogan.
Crews from several nearby towns helped battle the blaze – some from the ground and some from the water.
Nassau County health officials say a 7-Eleven worker may have exposed people to hepatitis A.
Mangano was accused of helping Long Island businessman Harendra Singh obtain guaranteed loans in exchange for lavish gifts.
Nassau County police said child protective services performed a welfare check on the girls, ages 8 and 11, and found marks that suggested they had been struck by a cord and bitten.
Nassau County investigators say they busted an identity theft and loan scam that targeted people across the country, including local teachers.
A bulletin says that the gang members would carry out the attacks on off-duty officers "in order to gain street credibility."
There was a 911 outage in the Bronx overnight Tuesday, the mayor's office confirmed Wednesday. The outage impacted about 1,700 calls, officials said.
A rally against antisemitism was held Wednesday outside Central Synagogue in Midtown.
An overturned fuel tanker is prompting a large emergency response Wednesday afternoon near John F. Kennedy Airport in Queens.
Officers found a teen unresponsive, lying face up on the living room floor Tuesday morning in a Staten Island condo.
Three people were arrested for allegedly using UPS package delivery services to smuggle large amounts of cocaine into Manhattan and Brooklyn.
There was a 911 outage in the Bronx overnight Tuesday, the mayor's office confirmed Wednesday. The outage impacted about 1,700 calls, officials said.
A rally against antisemitism was held Wednesday outside Central Synagogue in Midtown.
An overturned fuel tanker is prompting a large emergency response Wednesday afternoon near John F. Kennedy Airport in Queens.
Officers found a teen unresponsive, lying face up on the living room floor Tuesday morning in a Staten Island condo.
Three people were arrested for allegedly using UPS package delivery services to smuggle large amounts of cocaine into Manhattan and Brooklyn.
Rainy weather returns to the New York City area Sunday, bringing with it the threat of flooding.
Bayonne, New Jersey, is heading to the Little League World Series after beating Darien, Connecticut, in the Metro Region Tournament on Friday.
We're in great shape on this Friday as we gear up for another weekend.
The potential for severe storms and downpours returns to the Tri-State Area Monday as sweltering temperatures continue.
Monday will be a First Alert Weather Day due to the possibility of afternoon and evening thunderstorms and high heat indices near 100 degrees.
A former New Jersey correctional police officer pleaded guilty to smuggling contraband into Northern State Prison, Attorney General Jennifer Davenport announced Wednesday.
As we approach the 25th anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001, terror attacks, there is an ongoing fight to repair Jersey City's memorial for the victims.
Residents in Keyport, New Jersey, have been saying for months they fear a cancer cluster in their community that sits near a former landfill and aircraft hub.
There was a pair of protests Monday in Jersey City, New Jersey, including one against Mayor James Solomon's proposed 15.5% tax hike due to a deficit he blames on the past administration.
Amtrak is reopening part of the 116-year-old East River Tunnel that underwent major renovations after being damaged by Hurricane Sandy in 2012.
A kitten had to be rescued after becoming stranded Tuesday morning on Long Island's Sunrise Highway.
A tiny 8-week-old kitten was spotted by multiple drivers on top of the concrete median in the middle of the road.
There was a gathering Monday in the Long Island town of Shirley to denounce the words of hate scrawled on a banner. CBS News New York's Carolyn Gusoff has the story.
Elected officials and Islamic leaders on Long Island gathered Monday to condemn an act of hate that took place over the weekend.
Elected officials and Islamic leaders on Long Island gathered Monday to condemn an act of hate that took place over the weekend. CBS News New York's Carolyn Gusoff reports.
As we approach the 25th anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001, terror attacks, there is an ongoing fight to repair Jersey City's memorial for the victims.
The New York City Council held an hours-long hearing Tuesday afternoon on the controversial new pied-à-terre tax rollout.
There are mounting questions and frustration over New York City's pied-à-terre tax, and they're not likely to end soon.
There was a pair of protests Monday in Jersey City, New Jersey, including one against Mayor James Solomon's proposed 15.5% tax hike due to a deficit he blames on the past administration.
Randy Mastro, a former federal prosecutor who has held high City Hall posts in two administrations, is raising the issue of open primaries, where all registered voters can participate regardless of party affiliation.
Moderna and Merck announced study results that reflect a "landmark moment" in treatment for one of the deadliest forms of skin cancer.
Two more deaths have been reported in connection to the Legionnaires' disease cluster on the Upper East Side, health officials said Friday.
Jones Beach is back open for swimmers after it was prohibited due to elevated bacterial levels. The rare shutdown took place from Thursday afternoon through midday Friday.
New Yorkers who buy their own health insurance could pay more as insurers file requests with the State Department of Financial Services to increase premiums.
In a wide-ranging interview with the CBS News partner BBC News, Hunter Biden grew emotional as he discussed his father's condition, describing it as very sad to watch.
"Today, Elwood and I lost a great friend and collaborator, and the world lost one of the most naturally innovative drummers and a great and true son of Texas," ZZ Top's Billy Gibbons said in a statement.
Brian Hickerson and his brother, Zach, made the 911 call that brought first responders to the apartment where Hayden Panettiere was found unresponsive.
Hayden Panettiere, who starred in "Remember the Titans" as a child actor and rose to fame in the series "Heroes," has died at the age of 36. The coroner's office says she was found in cardiac arrest.
The lineup for the 2026 Global Citizen Festival in New York City was announced Thursday.
Latin music stars Marc Anthony, Feid, and others are set to perform at a benefit concert in Miami on August 16.
Fernando Tatis Jr. robbed New York's Francisco Lindor of a grand slam and hit two homers, leading the Padres to a 5-2 win over the Mets on Tuesday night.
Trent Grisham hit his 17th home run in the third inning and had a two-run single in the seventh to propel the New York Yankees to a 3-1 victory over the Baltimore Orioles on Tuesday night.
With their 2-1 win over the Padres on Monday night, the Mets have now won 10 of 13.
Bruno Damiani scored his first two goals of the season, and the Philadelphia Union rallied from two goals down to beat New York City FC 3-2 on Sunday night at Yankee Stadium.
Christian Scott pitched into the seventh inning and Luis Torrens hit a two-run homer Sunday, helping the surging Mets to a 4-3 win over the Nationals and a three-game series sweep.
The owner of a beloved Harlem food truck known for its burgers under $5 is retiring and selling the business.
The historic Art Deco bathhouse at Jacob Riis Park is getting a new life as the Rockaway Ocean Club. But as the long-dormant building reopens, some locals are questioning who will have access to its amenities.
Some residents of a Queens building say a temporary boiler truck parked outside has become a nearly two-year fixture, emitting smoke they say drifts into their homes.
Harlem Week 2026 brings past and present Harlemites together to honor the neighborhood's legacy.
Parents in Harlem say their children's walk to summer camp is littered with trash, illegal dumping and a growing encampment.
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.
Fans are headed out to support Bayonne in the Little League World Series. CBS News New York's Vanessa Murdock reports.
A vote on the budget, which contains a 15.5% increase, will be held on Aug. 26. CBS News New York's Kristie Keleshian reports.
Doctors said they are seeing a spike in vaccine-preventable diseases like measles. CBS News' Jarred Hill reports.
A rally against antisemitism was held Wednesday outside Central Synagogue in Midtown. Last week, a man stormed into services there and caused a disruption. CBS News New York's Ali Bauman reports.
A tanker truck overturned in Rosedale, Queens, near John F. Kennedy International Airport.
