Nassau County Legislators Approve $55 Traffic Ticket Fee, Despite Opposition
Nassau County legislators voted to approve the additional $55 traffic violation fee, which is significantly less than the $105 fee originally proposed.
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Nassau County legislators voted to approve the additional $55 traffic violation fee, which is significantly less than the $105 fee originally proposed.
Nassau County authorities responded Monday to anonymous bomb threats against schools.
Convenience store employees in Long Island are on edge after what authorities call a "worrisome attack" following a robbery Sunday night.
After going back and forth with residents, the Nassau County Republican legislators have changed a proposed $105 fee to a $55 dollar fee added on for only traffic tickets.
Police in Nassau County say they nabbed a pair of suspected home burglars who are believed to be connected to dozens of break-ins.
Several police officers were hospitalized, including at least one for smoke inhalation and another for a wrist injury.
The NYPD said they do not believe there is any New York connection to the Iowa shootings, but said they are warning officers to stay alert.
Nicole Holzer, 20, is accused of burglarizing three homes in Nassau County in March, stealing cash, jewelry and other valuables.
Next year's budget is being scrutinized for its $105 so-called public safety fee, which is tacked on to all traffic tickets, as well as its $17,000 pay raise for the recently indicted county executive.
Rohan Esberry, 39, is charged with two counts of fourth-degree grand larceny and three counts of petit larceny, Nassau County police said.
Nassau County police are investigating the act as a criminal mischief incident, and also a possible hate crime.
Harendra Singh donated thousands of dollars to Mayor Bill de Blasio when he ran for office, and his generosity was rewarded with a number of key appointments, CBS2's Marcia Kramer reports.
The indictment unsealed Thursday names Mangano, 54, as well as his wife Linda Mangano and Oyster Bay Town Supervisor John Venditto.
Reports of a political bombshell are swirling in Nassau County that Nassau County Executive Ed Mangano could soon face a federal indictment in a corruption probe.
An 86-year-old woman received a phone call from someone claiming to be an officer in the Dominican Republic, saying her grandson was involved in a car accident and she needed to send $9,800 to cover the damages.
Did a sitting judge – who is supposed to uphold the law – violate it when he fired his chief clerk while she was on maternity leave?
An investigation is taking place in Nassau County after taxpayer money was spent on new landscaping projects that now need to be redone.
He doesn't want to raise property taxes, so Nassau County Executive Ed Mangano has come up with some unique ways to balance the 2017 budget.
Mangano says the fee would help pay for the police force to work overtime in policing public events, and would alleviate homeowners from potential tax increases.
Judith Jacobs, a longtime activist and political force in Nassau County, has died at the age of 77.
A proposal to turn part of a golf course into housing is driving a wedge between residents in Nassau County.
This year, there have been 13 fatalities caused by incident involving drunk drivers.
Due to heavy rainfall, the Nassau County Department of Health has issued an advisory against bathing at 13 North Shore beaches.
A man was charged Thursday with slamming into another watercraft with his boat and speeding off – nearly crushing a Nassau County mother.
Nassau County has issued a no-swim advisory at 11 county beaches following stormy weather Monday night.
Striking New York City nurses are set to return to the bargaining table Thursday, the New York State Nurses Association said.
Nathan's Famous, which opened as a 5-cent hot dog stand in Coney Island, Brooklyn more than a century ago, has been sold to packaged meat giant Smithfield Foods in a $450 million all-cash deal.
The Yankees have reportedly agreed to a long-term contract with free agent outfielder Cody Bellinger.
The FDNY is battling a smoky four-alarm fire at a Brooklyn waterfront warehouse on Wednesday afternoon. This is right near another warehouse that went up in flames a few months ago.
New York City Public Advocate Jumaane Williams once again released an annual list of "100 Worst Landlords in NYC," also known as the Worst Landlord Watchlist.
Striking New York City nurses are set to return to the bargaining table Thursday, the New York State Nurses Association said.
The Yankees have reportedly agreed to a long-term contract with free agent outfielder Cody Bellinger.
The FDNY is battling a smoky four-alarm fire at a Brooklyn waterfront warehouse on Wednesday afternoon. This is right near another warehouse that went up in flames a few months ago.
New York City Public Advocate Jumaane Williams once again released an annual list of "100 Worst Landlords in NYC," also known as the Worst Landlord Watchlist.
Residents are feeling the cold weather, but there will be a slight break Thursday. All eyes are on the weekend with the possibility of a winter storm.
Residents are feeling the cold weather, but there will be a slight break Thursday. All eyes are on the weekend with the possibility of a winter storm.
Dangerously cold weather is gripping the Tri-State Area with little relief as the frigid temperatures continue into the weekend.
Many dangers lurk when the temperature plummets, including hypothermia, frostbite and even a heart attack.
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.
Residents are feeling the cold weather, but there will be a slight break Thursday. All eyes are on the weekend with the possibility of a winter storm.
A New Jersey family has been reunited with their beloved dog that was lost when their car was stolen.
The New York Giants officially introduced their new head coach John Harbaugh Tuesday.
Dangerously cold weather is gripping the Tri-State Area with little relief as the frigid temperatures continue into the weekend.
Mikie Sherrill was inaugurated on Tuesday morning in Newark, becoming the first Democratic woman to hold New Jersey's highest office.
Residents are feeling the cold weather, but there will be a slight break Thursday. All eyes are on the weekend with the possibility of a winter storm.
Dangerously cold weather is gripping the Tri-State Area with little relief as the frigid temperatures continue into the weekend.
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.
President Trump told world leaders, CEOs and policymakers at the Davos economic forum that he wouldn't use force to take control of Greenland.
After returning to Joint Base Andrews, President Trump departed for Davos about one hour later aboard a second aircraft.
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul on Tuesday proposed a record $260 billion election-year budget.
Advocate groups for 9/11 victims say federal staffing cuts and a hiring freeze are making it more difficult for first responders to get help from Zadroga Act programs.
Vice President JD Vance and second lady Usha Vance announced they are expecting their fourth child.
Striking New York City nurses are set to return to the bargaining table Thursday, the New York State Nurses Association said.
Mayor Zohran Mamdani and Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders joined striking New York City nurses on the picket line Tuesday.
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.
Channing Tatum is bringing "Magic Mike Live" to New York City, promising to "turn up the gas" on the popular show.
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.
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The Yankees have reportedly agreed to a long-term contract with free agent outfielder Cody Bellinger.
The New York Mets acquired Luis Robert Jr. in a trade with the Chicago White Sox on Tuesday, filling a hole in center field.
Goalie Darcy Kuemper has left the Los Angeles Kings' game against the New York Rangers after a collision in the crease late in the first period.
Carlos Beltrán was a nine-time All-Star during his 20-year MLB career. Andruw Jones was a five-time All-Star and won 10 Gold Gloves.
The New Jersey Devils defeated the Calgary Flames 2-1 in an overtime game on Monday night.
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.
Major crimes dropped sharply in New York last year, with some falling to the lowest levels in modern records. While the numbers tell one story, the daily experience can feel very different. Law enforcement contributor Richard Esposito helps us make sense of what the numbers do—and don’t—tell us.
Political analyst J.C. Polanco breaks down the biggest promises of Mikie Sherrill’s campaign and whether the governor can deliver.
Striking New York City nurses will return to the bargaining table on Thursday with three major hospital systems. CBS News New York's Tim McNicholas reports.
Models are showing a significant amount of snow coming to the Tri-State Area this weekend. CBS News New York Meteorologist John Elliott reports from the New York Boat Show.
Prince Harry testified in London on Wednesday in the latest lawsuit against a British tabloid regarding alleged press intrusion. CBS News' Leigh Kiniry reports.
