Police Probe For Link Between Dismembered Body, Head Found In Hempstead
The latest discovery was reported Thursday in Hempstead, where what appears to be a human head was found in bushes in front of a neatly kept home.
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The latest discovery was reported Thursday in Hempstead, where what appears to be a human head was found in bushes in front of a neatly kept home.
The Kim family of Glen Head speaks for many on Long Island's North Shore: "I think there are too many power poles."
A woman is dead and a toddler has been hospitalized following separate drowning incidents on Long Island.
Eva Casale, 49, ended her self-inflicted foot challenge in her hometown of Glen Cove. She was followed by other runners who joined her along the way.
With just nine days left before a potential Long Island Rail Road strike, the MTA has made its contingency plan public.
Health officials have closed 13 Long Island beaches to swimming because of concerns about bacteria levels.
A homeless man has been arrested in connection with a series of bank robberies on Long Island.
The 30-year-old was upset over summonses that he received so he called 911 and said that he had a bomb strapped around him and was going to blow up precincts in Nassau County and Queens, according to prosecutors.
The 11th annual TD Bank Celebrate America Concert and Fireworks is being held Saturday evening at the Harry Chapin Lakeside Theatre in Eisenhower Park.
A Long Island man was facing animal cruelty charges Wednesday, after his dog was found dead inside a hot car.
A Republican candidate from Long Island said officiating at same-sex wedding ceremonies has cost him the endorsement of his party.
Police investigating a series of so-called "distraction burglaries" in Nassau County have released sketches suspects wanted in connection with two incidents.
Four candidates are competing for the chance to replace longtime Rep. Carolyn McCarthy in Nassau County while two Republicans face off in Suffolk County.
Nassau County Emergency Services Officer Clarence Hudson pointed directly at defendant Darrell Fuller and identified him as the one who killed his partner, Officer Arthur Lopez.
Due to a rise of fatalities and injuries, national experts on pedestrian street safety conducted a guided walking audit of Long Island's deadliest thoroughfares Thursday.
Jesse Friedman, the former Long Island man who pleaded guilty in a notorious 1980s sex abuse case, alleged Thursday that prosecutors defamed him to look like a "bad guy."
Police radio transmissions were released Thursday in the trial against Darrell Fuller, a parolee accused of fleeing from a crash then shooting Nassau County police officer Artie Lopez.
Officials said the burglar pretended to be a flower deliveryman when he knocked on the victim's door.
34-year-old Darrell Fuller has pleaded not guilty in the October 2012 killing of Nassau County Police Officer Arthur Lopez and a second man.
A Nassau County police officer accused of beating a Westbury man during a traffic stop pleaded not guilty to assault charges on Tuesday.
A Nassau County police officer was expected to be hit with criminal charges Tuesday, on allegations that he beat a Westbury man during a traffic stop in April, sources told CBS 2.
The modernized system is aimed at helping to improve traffic flow for emergency vehicles along Northern Boulevard, one of the biggest and most congested secondary roads in the county.
The beaches were closed Friday night and all day Saturday due to a wastewater plant malfunction that released thousands of gallons of sewage into Oyster Bay Harbor, the Nassau County Department of Health said.
Police in Nassau County are looking for the gunman who killed a 16-year-old boy in Hempstead on Friday night.
Nassau County Police have arrested a woman who was allegedly driving drunk with her toddler in tow.
The FBI used the Intrepid Museum to help conduct the massive investigation after 9/11.
The New York Yankees beat the Colorado Rockies 10-3 on Thursday night to tighten the AL East race.
One person has died and a total of five people have been sickened by Legionnaires' disease in the Bronx.
Pilot Nick Dobi, now 84, remembers being diverted to Newfoundland after the 9/11 attacks, calling it the "most dramatic, emotional flight of my life."
CBS News producer Caroline Lewis shares the story of her mother Patty, who established a school in a disadvantaged community after losing her husband on 9/11.
The FBI used the Intrepid Museum to help conduct the massive investigation after 9/11.
One person has died and a total of five people have been sickened by Legionnaires' disease in the Bronx.
Pilot Nick Dobi, now 84, remembers being diverted to Newfoundland after the 9/11 attacks, calling it the "most dramatic, emotional flight of my life."
Thousands of children lost a parent 25 years ago on Sept. 11, 2001. They became known by the name of the organization formed to support them, Tuesday's Children.
For 25 years, we've paid somber tribute to the victims of 9/11. That includes broadcast engineers Isaias Rivera and Robert Pattison, two members of our CBS News New York family.
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.
Middletown, New Jersey, had more residents killed in the terror attacks on Sept. 11, 2001, than any other town outside of New York City.
The Empty Sky Memorial at Liberty State Park in Jersey City honored the hundreds of New Jersey residents killed in the 9/11 attacks Thursday.
A U.S. Army intelligence officer from New Jersey says he has never felt like he needed to choose between his Muslim faith and his service.
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.
Many remember an image featuring longtime FDNY firefighter Bob Beckwith that spread around the world in the days following the 9/11 attacks -- an image of bravery and hope.
Retired at the time, Beckwith, who spent 30 years with the FDNY, responded to the devastation at ground zero and was captured in an iconic moment with President George W. Bush. CBS News New York's Jennifer McLogan reports.
A man accused of killing a Long Island woman was fatally shot by police officers in Massachusetts on Wednesday night, officials say.
New water rescue equipment can now reach swimmers in distress before rescue crews can even reach the water. Nassau County Police on Thursday unveiled drones equipped with flotation devices to reach people in trouble in a matter of seconds. CBS News New York's Carolyn Gusoff reports.
Though none of them were even born in 2001, students at Commack High School continue to pass on memories of the 9/11 terror attacks.
Many remember an image featuring longtime FDNY firefighter Bob Beckwith that spread around the world in the days following the 9/11 attacks -- an image of bravery and hope.
As governor of New York on Sept. 11, 2001, George Pataki was responsible for many of the decisions being made at the highest level of state government. He recently reflected on that somber day.
Former President George W. Bush gave rare remarks on Wednesday as Americans mark 25 years since the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks.
Ray Kelly, the longest-serving NYPD commissioner in history, is widely credited with driving down crime and ramping up the department's counterterrorism capacity.
Hundreds of thousands of New York City students are heading back to school Thursday with many new changes and programs in store.
One person has died and a total of five people have been sickened by Legionnaires' disease in the Bronx.
As of late August, the September 11th Victim Compensation Fund has received 112,000 claims, awarding more than $18 billion.
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.
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 10-3 on Thursday night to tighten the AL East race.
Jude Terry and Armindo Sieb each scored a goal, Hugo Lloris had his MLS-leading 12th shutout this season, and Los Angeles FC beat the New York Red Bulls 2-0 to snap a six-game winless streak.
Rookie George Lombard Jr. became the second-youngest player in Yankees' history to hit a grand slam as New York beat the Rockies 6-1 on Wednesday night.
Dániel Gazdag scored in the third minute of second-half stoppage time to rally the New England Revolution to a 2-1 victory over New York City FC on Wednesday night at Citi Field.
The New York Yankees beat the Colorado Rockies 5-3 on Tuesday night to clinch their 34th straight winning season.
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.
A 77-year-old man was killed and his 52-year-old daughter was one of two women hospitalized after they were struck by a truck driver in Chinatown on Thursday. CBS News New York's Adi Guajardo reports.
Rapper Snoop Dogg will host this year's MTV Video Music Awards.
CBS News New York's Lonnie Quinn has your First Alert Forecast for September 10 at 11 p.m.
In the hours following the terror attacks on Sept. 11, 2001, the FBI in Manhattan needed to set up a secure emergency command center. They looked to the water, using the Intrepid Museum to help conduct the massive investigation. CBS News New York's Alice Gainer reports.
There was a scare at Ramapo College in New Jersey on Thursday after a report of a gun on campus.
