Sales Tax Figures Up On Long Island; Comptroller Predicts Strong Holiday Sales
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The goal, Rice said, is to prevent another fatal incident from happening through enhanced driver education.
Police briefly detained a Long Island Rail Road train headed to New York City after a pair of passengers got on dressed in camouflage and carrying realistic-looking guns.
The homecoming game was cut short at Baldwin High School on Long Island Friday night, after shots were fired and a teenager was stabbed.
Joseph Beer was behind the wheel when his car slammed into trees in Malverne. Darian Ramnarine, Christopher Khan, Neal Rajaba and Peter Anthony died instantly.
Police said they received a 911 call just after 8 a.m. about a domestic situation at the Merrick home of Lohan's mother Dina, 1010 WINS' Mona Rivera reported.
Grief counselors were on hand Tuesday at Richmond Hill High School in Queens where two of the teens, Darian Ramnarine and Christopher Khan, were recent graduates.
It's bad news for Nassau County homeowners. School tax bills for many are drastically higher -- double digits higher.
The new measures will include validating a student's identity at his or her designated test site.
Schmitt, the Legislature's presiding officer, was in a meeting with County Executive Ed Mangano in Mangano's office when the 62-year-old collapsed.
The head of the Nassau County police union says you shouldn't believe allegations by the county administration that cops are engaged in a ticket-writing slowdown.
Authorities said that there were four employees of the Hempstead, Long Island Town Clerk's Office who complained about Mark Bonilla, including two women who said they were sexually harassed.
The Coast Guard's New York Command Center received a Mayday call at 10:45 a.m. on Saturday that six people were in the water after their vessel capsized.
Nassau County police said that the man was traveling south on the Rockaway Turnpike on Friday night when a 72-year-old man heading north in a minivan made a left turn, cutting across the victim's path of travel.
County officials said the new fee would bring in about $1.6 million, according to Newsday. Entrepreneurs said there should be shared sacrifice during tough fiscal times.
A Southern California filmmaker linked to an anti-Islamic movie inflaming protests across the Middle East was interviewed by federal probation officers at a Los Angeles sheriff's station, but was not arrested or detained, authorities said early on Saturday.
The victim was shaking and crying as she spoke in the Nassau County courtroom during the sentencing hearing, WCBS 880's Sophia Hall reported.
Ryan Bernhardt was arrested for telling a fellow student he "wanted to blow up the school" and that "I hope to get a chance to kill everyone," according to authorities.
Loventino Cassadean, 49, was arraigned on a second-degree murder charge. He was ordered remanded without bail.
Police are trying to keep the roads and waterways safe for Long Islanders this Labor Day weekend.
More than two dozen convicted drunk drivers in Nassau County were busted for illegally driving a car to meet with their probation officers. The Nassau County District Attorney's office announced the arrests of 25 convicted drunk drivers during a two-week sweep.
Health officials say there have been 13 human cases of West Nile virus infection in New York so far this year, including the deaths of two older people.
Astronomical fare hikes and deep service cuts are possibly on the horizon for suburban commuters. It's all because a major court ruling against the Metropolitan Transportation Authority has put the agency in a financial bind.
Mark Barber was found guilty of 30 of 43 counts against him Thursday by a Nassau County jury.
Two of the patients who have been hospitalized for West Nile virus are from Suffolk County while the third is from Nassau County.
A car crash left three people hurt and multiple vehicles mangled Thursday morning in Manhattan's Inwood neighborhood.
The Democratic National Committee is on the hunt for the best host city for the 2028 Democratic convention.
Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg and the Department of Consumer and Worker Protection commissioner are partnering up to combat wage theft, tenant harassment and fraud targeting immigrants.
A flood watch has been issued for parts of the Tri-State Area, including New York City, as severe weather could bring downpours and a possible tornado.
A four-alarm fire in the Bronx sent four people to the hospital, and FDNY officials said blocked hydrants delayed their response.
A car crash left three people hurt and multiple vehicles mangled Thursday morning in Manhattan's Inwood neighborhood.
Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg and the Department of Consumer and Worker Protection commissioner are partnering up to combat wage theft, tenant harassment and fraud targeting immigrants.
A flood watch has been issued for parts of the Tri-State Area, including New York City, as severe weather could bring downpours and a possible tornado.
A four-alarm fire in the Bronx sent four people to the hospital, and FDNY officials said blocked hydrants delayed their response.
A teenager was killed after being shot in the head, and police are looking for two men who they say ran from the scene in Brooklyn.
A flood watch has been issued for parts of the Tri-State Area, including New York City, as severe weather could bring downpours and a possible tornado.
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.
A flood watch has been issued for parts of the Tri-State Area, including New York City, as severe weather could bring downpours and a possible tornado.
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.
A flood watch has been issued for parts of the Tri-State Area, including New York City, as severe weather could bring downpours and a possible tornado.
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.
The Democratic National Committee is on the hunt for the best host city for the 2028 Democratic convention.
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.
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.
MLS-leading Nashville SC pulled out a 1-0 victory over the New York Red Bulls on Wednesday night.
FC Cincinnati beat New York City FC 2-1 on Wednesday.
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.
A Queens homeowner says that overgrown city trees on her block are creating a safety hazard at 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.
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 weather in NYC and the Tri-State Area will feature plenty of rain and storms. CBS News New York Meteorologist John Elliott has the forecast.
A pilot was killed in a terrifying midair collision near a small airport in Pennsylvania.
A teenager was killed after being shot in the head, and police are looking for two men who they say ran from the scene Wednesday night in Brooklyn. CBS News New York's Christina Fan reports.
Firefighters were delayed while trying to extinguish flames because two cars were blocking hydrants, according to fire officials. CBS News New York's Alice Gainer reports.
A speeding car caused a chain-reaction crash in Inwood early Thursday morning, sending three to the hospital. CBS News New York's Doug Williams reports.
