2 15-Year-Olds Arrested In Vandalism Of Long Island Menorah
Two teens have been arrested and charged as juveniles after a menorah was found vandalized earlier this week in Suffolk County.
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Two teens have been arrested and charged as juveniles after a menorah was found vandalized earlier this week in Suffolk County.
Long Island Rail Road commuter Brian Ginsberg found the valuable collection Friday afternoon during his ride home on the Ronkonkoma line.
The incident occurred at a grade-level crossing on the Brentwood-North Bay Shore border east of Deer Park around 5:45 a.m. Friday.
Police are hunting down vandals who trashed a 9/11 memorial, but the search for suspects has been given a big boost following a bad move by the alleged criminals.
The planned "scoot" trains would offer faster, more frequent service from places like Brooklyn to Jamaica, Oyster Bay to Mineola, and Ronkonkoma to Riverhead.
Two people were killed by Long Island Rail Road commuter trains in separate incidents Saturday, according to a published report.
Five LIRR workers were hurt; three refused medical aid and two others were taken to nearby hospitals for non life-threatening injuries.
Long Island Rail Road service is back to normal after it was suspended Friday on several lines when a man was struck and killed on the tracks in New Hyde Park.
Bitter arctic air has a firm grip on the Tri-State Area and isn't about to let go anytime soon.
An environmental assessment is under way on building an additional track from Ronkonkoma, one of the railroad's busiest stations, to Farmingdale. Only one track runs between the stations, which are about 18 miles apart.
Temporary repairs to an East River Amtrak tunnel have allowed for the reopening of a number of lines but with a reduced number of trains able to travel through the tunnel.
It was an emotional goodbye at the funeral for Officer Joseph Olivieri at St. Joseph Church in Ronkonkoma Monday.
A sea of blue is expected to dominate Ronkonkoma, as a police officer killed on the Long Island Expressway is laid to rest.
Another alligator has been found on Long Island. The latest gator was found in Lilly Pond Park in Ronkonkoma.
A family's frantic search for a missing Farmingville girl is over.
Four women -- three employees and one customer -- were bitten by a 2-year-old pit bull named Gino at the Hounds Town USA facility in Ronkonkoma around 7:30 p.m. Thursday, police said.
Republican presidential nominee Mitt Romney attended two fundraisers on Long Island Thursday evening. The two fundraisers were held at private homes in Old Brookville and Muttontown.
Suffolk County police say the driver of an SUV was killed in a fiery crash with a Long Island Rail Road train. Nobody on the train was hurt.
The injuries on these cats are horrific," Guardians of Rescue's Karen Svonik said. "Two of the mamas were sitting on the shelter, shaking together, the babies strewn about the colony. Somebody viciously pulled the babies out and proceeded to crush them with some type of object."
Firefighter Richard Nappi's viewing at the Maloney's Funeral Home in Lake Ronkonkoma will continue Friday from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Police say a 33-year-old, who was driving without a licence, crashed through a chain-link fence and onto the tracks in Wyandanch. The wreck caused damage to about 300 feet of the third rail which supplies power to the trains.
"Unless you're actually laying on gurney being wheeled throughout the hospital you don't realize just how boring it is looking up at the ceiling," Chief Administrative Officer Drew Pallas said.
The fire broke out around 2 a.m. Tuesday at a home on Weichers Street in Lake Ronkonkoma and quickly spread to the first and second floors.
Huilan Ho, 49, of Flushing, is scheduled to be arraigned at First District Court in Central Islip on March 20. She was arrested, police said, after an undercover investigation at the Ming Zhu Spa in Lake Ronkonkoma.
Friends and family are in mourning following a crash on the Long Island Expressway that took the life of William Schettino and left a section of the highway closed for hours.
Francisco Lindor scored the winning run on a throwing error in the 10th to lead the Mets past the Brewers 3-2 on Tuesday night.
The Houston Astros beat the New York Yankees 9-7 on Tuesday night.
A CBS News New York investigation has found that a car registered to the former police chief of Tuckahoe in Westchester County was involved in multiple reported hit-and-runs within minutes.
New Yorkers have a chance to snag discounted tickets to the U.S. Open.
A 9/11 memorial in Jersey City that's in need of repairs and maintenance is getting help from actor Gary Sinise's foundation.
A CBS News New York investigation has found that a car registered to the former police chief of Tuckahoe in Westchester County was involved in multiple reported hit-and-runs within minutes.
New Yorkers have a chance to snag discounted tickets to the U.S. Open.
The Anne Frank Tree in Liberty Park in Lower Manhattan is struggling to survive.
NYC's Empire State Building paid tribute to music legend Dolly Parton Tuesday night. Parton, 80, died Tuesday in Nashville, her family announced.
State officials sent letters to agencies across New York instructing them to unwind agreements with ICE by Tuesday.
A nice stretch of weather kicks off the week in the New York City area before a heightened chance of rain returns.
Along with the increasingly humid conditions comes another chance of showers and storms overnight Saturday into Sunday.
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.
A 9/11 memorial in Jersey City that's in need of repairs and maintenance is getting help from actor Gary Sinise's foundation.
Bayonne, New Jersey, is out of the Little League World Series after losing to Hamilton, Ohio, on Tuesday night.
Dozens of syringes and other debris were found on the beach in Manasquan on the Jersey Shore over the weekend.
A New Jersey woman is trying to understand how a shocking message was left on her birthday dessert at a local restaurant.
A small earthquake was detected in Morris County, New Jersey, on Saturday, officials say.
Starting in September, the Long Island Rail Road will offer year-round service to Montauk.
After years in the making, a team of surgeons successfully performed the first pancreas-kidney transplant on Long Island. Despite complicated risks, the first patient selected was all in. As CBS News New York's Jennifer McLogan reports, the patient says the double transplant saved his life.
The names include people who died from 9/11-related illnesses.
A man was arrested after investigators said they found 23 guns and hundreds of grams of various illegal drugs at his Long Island home.
A funeral was held Sunday for a Long Island woman who died after her SUV plunged into a backyard pool.
State officials sent letters to agencies across New York instructing them to unwind agreements with ICE by Tuesday.
A coalition representing 1,000 minority-owned bodegas and supermarkets is suing to stop New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani's plan to build five city-run grocery stores.
The Supreme Court divided 6-3 in granting the Trump administration's request for emergency relief.
The meeting came with Democrats expected to take control of the House in the November elections, which would put Jeffries in line to become the next House speaker.
Neel Kashkari, president of the Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis, said the tariff fight with Canada could extend U.S. inflation, should the tense trade dynamic between the historically allied countries continue.
Pennsylvania has recorded its first two deaths connected to measles in 35 years.
This year, ER visits for tick bites have increased dramatically, corresponding with a new threat: a rise in Alpha-gal syndrome (AGS), where one bite from a lone star tick can make you violently allergic to red meat. How can you best avoid tick bites?
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.
President Trump said that he would be "lowering the American flag" throughout the nation for one week in Dolly Parton's honor.
NYC's Empire State Building paid tribute to music legend Dolly Parton Tuesday night. Parton, 80, died Tuesday in Nashville, her family announced.
Dolly Parton became an icon over her six-decade career as a Grammy-winning singer-songwriter, movie and TV star and theme park owner who donated millions to help others.
The AMC Kips Bay 15 on Second Avenue has been open since 1999 but will shut down at the end of 2026, according to a spokesperson.
"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.
Francisco Lindor scored the winning run on a throwing error in the 10th to lead the Mets past the Brewers 3-2 on Tuesday night.
The Houston Astros beat the New York Yankees 9-7 on Tuesday night.
New Yorkers have a chance to snag discounted tickets to the U.S. Open.
Bayonne, New Jersey, is out of the Little League World Series after losing to Hamilton, Ohio, on Tuesday night.
Defender James Sands made a spectacular goal clearance before scoring in first-half stoppage time to help NYCFC earn a 1-1 draw with the New England Revolution on Sunday.
The DSNY reported an increase in needle stick injuries for New York City sanitation workers.
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.
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.
As part of a race on the Lower East Side this weekend, two winners will walk away with one month of free rent, up to $4,000.
CBS News New York's Lonnie Quinn has your First Alert Forecast for August 25 at 11 p.m.
Starting in September, the Long Island Rail Road will offer year-round service to Montauk.
Police are searching for a gunman accused of killing two men in separate shootings just two days apart. CBS News New York's Naveen Dhaliwal reports.
The NYPD says a 16-year-old has turned himself in for the deadly shooting of another teenager.
