Police: Ski Mask-Wearing Bandits Rob Long Island Walmart On Halloween
Nassau County police said two armed men wearing ski masks walked into a Walmart in East Meadow around 11:30 p.m. and demanded cash from store employees at gunpoint.
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Nassau County police said two armed men wearing ski masks walked into a Walmart in East Meadow around 11:30 p.m. and demanded cash from store employees at gunpoint.
A would-be robbery victim avoided serious injury Monday night after a bullet deflected off a cigarette lighter in his pocket, Nassau County police said.
Nassau County officials have agreed to a $2.6 billion budget that calls for the closing of two police precincts and $150 million in union concessions.
It happened back on Aug. 18 in East Meadow. Police say around 5 a.m., the knife-wielding suspect raped a victim near the Hempstead Turnpike.
An overflow crowd was in attendance at a jobs fair in Garden City today. There were all ages, all backgrounds, all in search of the same thing - a job.
The Federal Aviation Administration announced Thursday it is now rerouting 200 planes a day. Instead of flying south to go west, these jets will now fly north -- over Long Island's "Gold Coast" -- and residents are crying foul.
Nassau County legislator John Ciotti is calling on the dismissal of a former campaign worker from his job at a county sanitary district after he made racist remarks outside the office of Ciotti's Democratic opponent.
Police say a heartless crime has been committed in Nassau County.
The roar of jumbo jets taking off and landing will be more common over Nassau County when new airport flight patterns kick in on Thursday.
Several thousand unionized Nassau County workers rallied outside the County Executive's office in Mineola to protest his proposal to layoff hundreds of employees to balance the budget.
Red light traffic cameras in Nassau County have reduced traffic accidents an average of 12-to-16 percent at 40 intersections.
Police in Nassau County allege that a woman got into an altercation with her son that ended with him being stabbed in the knee with a dagger.
The district attorney is calling for expanded retesting of drug evidence handled by the shuttered Nassau County Police Crime Lab to include misdemeanor drug cases as well as felonies.
Over 30,000 fewer traffic tickets were written in the first eight months of this year in Nassau County than the same period last year.
The chalice was last seen on September 22 and police believe that it was stolen from St. Agnes Cathedral between then and September 28.
Nassau County is facing a $310 million budget gap and, to help balance the budget, two police precincts might be closed.
There is danger on one of the most heavily traveled roads in America. A federal study out Thursday recommends a 7.2-mile stretch of the Long Island Expressway undergo immediate safety changes.
The task force assigned to figure out how to plan a future for the Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum fell apart last week.
These are dire fiscal times for Nassau County and what might be done to fill the budget gap is now coming into view.
Nassau County is implementing a new property tax grievance system that settles disputed assessments before payment.
David Ok, 21, is accused of walking into two pharmacies on Long Island with a handgun and threatening employees looking for prescription drugs.
There have been disagreements and there has been confusion over the mission of the task force assembled to tackle the future of the arena that is home to the New York Islanders.
Two employees and one customer were present at the time. No injuries were reported.
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A few years ago, one man wanted to change Long Island into a state. Another plan called for Long Island to be broken up into three areas. Now, there's a call to make it one county.
This year, Westchester's Annual 9/11 Day of Service will expand to four days, taking place from Sept. 8-11.
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A New York woman is accused of plotting "a major attack" on the state capitol building in Albany, authorities said Thursday.
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.
This year, Westchester's Annual 9/11 Day of Service will expand to four days, taking place from Sept. 8-11.
A New York woman is accused of plotting "a major attack" on the state capitol building in Albany, authorities said Thursday.
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 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.
A New York woman is accused of plotting "a major attack" on the state capitol building in Albany, authorities said Thursday.
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.
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.
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The New York City Fire Museum is open again after a two-year renovation project. CBS News New York's Dave Carlin takes us inside for a look at what's new.
The book is being called a masterpiece and one of the top thrillers of the summer. Bohjalian sat down with Mary Calvi to talk about the book.
Lonnie Quinn has your First Alert Weather forecast as heavy rain and storms may cause flooding in parts of the tri-state area.
The tri-state area will have heavy rain and potential storm flooding in areas in the late afternoon into the Thursday night.
