Long Island Authorities Bust Major Heroin Ring, Dozens Arrested
Nassau County prosecutors are calling it the largest narcotics takedown in Long Island history. They say the heroin ring operated along Route 110 in Nassau and Suffolk counties.
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Nassau County prosecutors are calling it the largest narcotics takedown in Long Island history. They say the heroin ring operated along Route 110 in Nassau and Suffolk counties.
Noisy trucks are barreling through residential Long Island neighborhoods, even though they're banned.
There have been many calls from Democrats for Nassau County Executive Ed Mangano to stop down after his arrest on corruption charges.
Police say the crash happened around 8:30 p.m. near the intersection of North Park Avenue and Sunrise Highway.
It happened around 1:30 p.m. Sunday as the victim was getting into her car in a parking lot of a Walmart on Old Country Road.
Police say the unsolved crimes began more than six weeks ago. But is the latest incident a copycat or part of a continuing, disturbing pattern?
School officials say the man has struck in the blocks surrounding the Hempstead campus. Students say they're disturbed by the potential threat.
Police said the suspect, believed to be responsible for multiple robberies in Nassau County, demanded money from the register and then fled with an unknown about of cash.
Nassau County Police say the latest incident is the fourth of its kind just in the last month.
Tommy Vladim Alvarado-Ventura, 31, was charged with predatory sexual assault of a child, attempted murder, assault and criminal possession of a weapon.
Police say the man entered the ice cream store on Hicksville Road in Bethpage just before 10 p.m., pulled out the knife and demanded cash from a 19-year-old behind the counter.
Erblin Sllamniku speaks no English, but it didn't require an interpreter to read his smiles and hugs as doctors, students, and volunteers from Gift of Life brought him and his father to Long Island.
Police say they later found the man at a nearby 7-Eleven. Investigators say he admitted to taking the ambulance.
A man charged last week is now believed to also be responsible for a rape late last year, and his line of work has police sounding a warning to the community.
Town officials say the garage is safe, but workers have quickly started shoring up some of the cracks.
Just after 9:30 a.m. in Nassau County, the vehicle of a suspect being pursued by State Police went flying into the air, smashing upside down into trees and a fence protecting several neighborhood homes.
30-year-old Brittany Schmidt and her 29-year-old husband Vincent Fina of Brooklyn turned themselves in two weeks after they were first arrested for using a five-year-old cancer patient's photo to collect money for a fake funeral.
Authorities say the victims, including a 5-year-old boy, were exposed to high levels of carbon monoxide at a home on Elmont Road in North Valley Stream at around 7:30 p.m.
Workers swept up giant shards of glass outside the Verizon store in Jericho as dazed employees stood by, stunned by the wild noon-time accident.
Whipping winds and snowfall are causing dangerous conditions on the roads in Nassau County as a powerful winter storm slams the Tri-State Tuesday.
Police say 26-year-old Rony Fernando Inestroza, of Great Neck, approached the 43-year-old victim in the rear of 647 Middle Neck Road and punched him in the stomach.
Identical twins have scored the school's highest grade point average and will now give the two top graduation speeches.
One of the men, wearing a red jacket, threatened the homeowner, while another held her down and ripped a gold chain from her neck, police said.
Nassau County police said a skimmer that was found in Seaford was just tip of the iceberg, and officers are now looking into more than 100 7-Eleven locations.
Nassau County Executive Edward Mangano has issued a warning that Carfentanil could be coming to Long Island.
Pete Alonso's drive down the left-field line in the seventh inning was ruled foul, and the New York Yankees took advantage of that reprieve, scoring twice in the top of the eighth to beat the Baltimore Orioles 5-3 on Wednesday night.
Neighbors say Flushing Meadows Corona Park has been falling into disrepair for years.
CBS News medical correspondent Dr. Céline Gounder, who has had melanoma herself, said Moderna's experimental trial is "a big win for mRNA vaccines against cancer."
A New Yorker has tested positive for West Nile virus, the city health department announced Wednesday.
Bayonne, New Jersey, is advancing to the next round of the Little League World Series.
Neighbors say Flushing Meadows Corona Park has been falling into disrepair for years.
A New Yorker has tested positive for West Nile virus, the city health department announced Wednesday.
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 prompted a large emergency response Wednesday near John F. Kennedy Airport in Queens.
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.
Bayonne, New Jersey, is advancing to the next round of the Little League World Series.
Researchers say an alarming study on cognitive decline is specific to the African American community in Newark, New Jersey.
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.
Long Island is getting a new soccer team. The United Soccer League has awarded a professional men's franchise to Long Island that is set to launch in 2028.
A fuel truck overturned on the Rockaway Turnpike on the border of Queens and Nassau County on Wednesday. CBS News New York's Jennifer Bisram reports.
An overturned gasoline tanker spilled thousands of gallons of fuel near JFK Airport late Wednesday morning. CBS News New York's Jennifer Bisram reports.
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.
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.
President Trump said Tuesday that the U.S. and Canada have reached a last-minute agreement to pause the 50% tariffs.
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.
A New Yorker has tested positive for West Nile virus, the city health department announced Wednesday.
Researchers say an alarming study on cognitive decline is specific to the African American community in Newark, New Jersey.
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.
"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.
Pete Alonso's drive down the left-field line in the seventh inning was ruled foul, and the New York Yankees took advantage of that reprieve, scoring twice in the top of the eighth to beat the Baltimore Orioles 5-3 on Wednesday night.
Bayonne, New Jersey, is advancing to the next round of the Little League World Series.
Carson Benge hitting a two-run homer to conclude an impressive series, helping the Mets beat the Padres 4-2 on Wednesday.
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.
Neighbors say Flushing Meadows Corona Park has been falling into disrepair for years.
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.
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.
In a new interview with CBS News, Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg says he intends to move forward with the state case against Luigi Mangione.
Pediatricians are encouraging parents to keep their children up to date on their vaccinations as students head back to the classroom. Doctors say they're seeing a spike in vaccine-preventable diseases, like measles. Jarred Hill has more on what parents need to know.
The Trump administration says it's making progress toward a trade deal with Canada as both countries try to ease tariff tensions. It comes as the administration's negotiations with Iran remain stalled. Natalie Brand reports.
Scientists at the Wildlife Conservation Society at the Bronx Zoo just unveiled a photograph of a North American river otter spotted along the Bronx River. CBS News New York's Noëlle Lilley reports.
Long Island is getting a new soccer team. The United Soccer League has awarded a professional men's franchise to Long Island that is set to launch in 2028.
