Nature Advocates Protest Against Slaughter Of Wild Turkeys On Staten Island
Residents and nature advocates protested Wednesday against the slaughter of wild turkeys on Staten Island, arguing that the claims that the birds are unsanitary are false.
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Residents and nature advocates protested Wednesday against the slaughter of wild turkeys on Staten Island, arguing that the claims that the birds are unsanitary are false.
Richmond County District Attorney Daniel Donovan said the investigation was given the codename because one of the defendants goes by the nickname "Opie."
The service was tearful and tender. Family and friends kissed the small white casket then wiped away tears as the priest talked about hope and forgiveness.
The man charged in a hit-and-run on Staten Island that left a 4-year-old boy dead and his mother and older sister injured pleaded not guilty Sunday, and denied he was behind the wheel.
The NYPD was investigating a fatal hit and run early Saturday morning after a 4-year-old boy was killed and a woman and young girl were injured in the Old Towne section of Staten Island.
Paul Marquez, 23, was charged with endangering the welfare of a child, harassment and a social service violation of authority to place or board out children. He was being held in lieu of $1,000 bail.
Paul Marquez, 23, posted an ad on the website twice late last month offering a baby for sale for $100, law enforcement sources said.
Pete Vadola said his wife accidentally turned a stove burner on, while reaching for a dog treat before leaving the house for a family dinner.
A man has been charged in a shooting this weekend that left another man dead and a woman injured on Staten Island.
An off-duty New York City firefighter was arrested this weekend, reportedly on charges that he was selling oxycodone.
According to police, the crime wave began on April 29. Five burglaries from May and one from June were also deemed to be part of the suspects' pattern, police said.
A series of shootings and stabbings rocked New York City on Friday night and the early hours of Saturday morning. Two people were killed and eight were injured in Manhattan, the Bronx, and on Staten Island.
A Staten Island couple is accused of stealing the identities of hospital patients and spending exorbitant amounts of their money with phony credit cards.
Richard Castagna said the two-story New Dorp Beach home was recently renovated after his mother-in-law, Mary Roberts, put $40,000 into it to repair flood damage from Sandy.
After 72 hours, the pit bull mix who now goes by "Little Lola" and "Free Ride," will go up for adoption.
Peter Ciollo, 29, was arrested around 6 p.m. Wednesday on Staten Island, police said.
New York City is full of little nuggets of history long abandoned. Among them is the small, artificial Swinburne Island, located in New York Bay east of Staten Island.
The first cases of mosquitoes infected with the West Nile virus were reported in New York City this week, and officials have been reminding people to take precautions.
The West Nile virus has hit New York City for the first time this year, according to the city Department of Health and Mental Hygiene.
Pavement replacement work is set to begin on the Outerbridge beginning Tuesday night. The span, which links Perth Amboy with Staten Island, N.Y., will be closed from 10 p.m. until 5 a.m. from Mondays to Thursdays. It will be closed on Fridays from 11:59 p.m. to 7 a.m. Saturday.
A manhole fire left part of Staten Island without power in the middle of a brutal heat wave overnight, and Con Edison has reduced voltage in many areas in as crews repair equipment.
It happened early Wednesday morning at the Itsy Bitsy Baby furniture store Forest Avenue.
Neighbors said the city's program to help take care of mold following superstorm Sandy should expand to homes where the owners have not returned.
Themes that had emerged from previous meetings included concern about affordable housing, education, and hospital access among many other issues.
Work has begun on a project to create a higher deck for the Bayonne Bridge, one that can accommodate the larger ships that will pass through the new locks of the Panama Canal.
John Gibson and Cam Talbot combined to make 31 saves, Dominik Shine scored his first NHL goal and the Red Wings beat the Devils 3-0 on Sunday night.
A woman was arrested on Sunday for firing multiple shots at the Beverly Hills home of Rihanna, Los Angeles Police Department officials say.
Wiki Carmona scored two goals against his former team after Prince Owusu found the net on a penalty kick and CF Montreal thumped the Red Bulls 3-0 on Sunday.
Hundreds marched along Fifth Avenue in Manhattan on Sunday, calling for liberation in Iran while standing in solidarity with its people.
Luka Doncic had 35 points and eight rebounds, Austin Reaves added 25 points and the Los Angeles Lakers overcame LeBron James' injury absence to grind out a 110-97 victory over the New York Knicks.
Hundreds marched along Fifth Avenue in Manhattan on Sunday, calling for liberation in Iran while standing in solidarity with its people.
Major Sorffly Davius, an NYPD officer who was deployed to Kuwait with the U.S. Army National Guard, died Friday after suffering a medical episode.
Virtual reality is helping some veterans on Long Island travel the world again without leaving their nursing home.
New York City police said suspicious devices were ignited Saturday during clashing protests outside Gracie Mansion, the official residence of Mayor Zohran Mamdani on Manhattan's Upper East Side.
Many of these Long Islanders believe their section of New York's shoreline is shrinking because of the brutal winter.
Thunderstorms are expected in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut this weekend after severe weather hit the Midwest.
Periods of rain will move through the New York area Thursday, but spring temperatures are on the way for the weekend.
Snow and rain will make for messy morning and evening commutes for New Yorkers on Tuesday. It's a First Alert Weather Day.
The Tri-State Area's weekend is looking like a tale of two seasons with both snow and sunshine.
Another round of snow is impacting the Tri-State Area Wednesday, just after a major blizzard dumped more than 2 feet of snow in some parts of New York and New Jersey.
Thunderstorms are expected in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut this weekend after severe weather hit the Midwest.
While the money promised by Gov. Mikie Sherrill will help Phillipsburg make sinkhole repairs, it won't be enough to get everyone back in their homes.
The suspect allegedly used Google Translate to threaten to shoot a cashier at Mi Rinconcito Ecuatoriano in Newark.
Americans coming from the Middle East arrived at JFK Airport on Thursday and said the U.S. evacuation plan after attacking Iran was grossly insufficient.
New Jersey E-ZPass users could soon be able to ditch the tags mounted to their windshields to pay tolls.
Virtual reality is helping some veterans on Long Island travel the world again without leaving their nursing home.
Many of these Long Islanders believe their section of New York's shoreline is shrinking because of the brutal winter.
John Miro, a 70-year-old Long Island crossing guard who was struck by a driver while on the job last week, has died, police confirm.
Middle Country Road in Suffolk County will be getting major improvements, as a portion of it has been on a list of New York's ten deadliest roads for years.
A new study shows toxic forever chemicals known as PFAS may be entering the food chain on Long Island through contaminated soil, water and air.
Hundreds marched along Fifth Avenue in Manhattan on Sunday, calling for liberation in Iran while standing in solidarity with its people.
In a phone interview with CBS News, President Trump dismissed threats from Iran's top national-security official, who posted on social media that Mr. Trump must "pay the price" for the strikes on Iran.
President Trump on Saturday told reporters, without citing evidence, that he believes a deadly strike on a girls' primary school in southern Iran last weekend was "done by Iran."
Workers installed a plaque honoring police officers in the early morning hours, three years after it was required by law to be erected.
New York City police said suspicious devices were ignited Saturday during clashing protests outside Gracie Mansion, the official residence of Mayor Zohran Mamdani on Manhattan's Upper East Side.
A new study shows toxic forever chemicals known as PFAS may be entering the food chain on Long Island through contaminated soil, water and air.
Erik Lochtefeld is back to acting and marathon training after a glioblastoma diagnosis and complex surgery at NYU Langone.
HHS Secretary RFK Jr. wants the popular coffee chains to prove their surgery drinks are safe for teens and suggested the Trump administration could place limits on your cup of coffee.
Failed contract agreements between Mount Sinai and Anthem have caused thousands of New York patients to lose in-network care.
New York Attorney General Letitia James' office has ordered NYU Langone Health to resume its Transgender Youth Health Program.
A woman was arrested on Sunday for firing multiple shots at the Beverly Hills home of Rihanna, Los Angeles Police Department officials say.
Actress Daryl Hannah explains why the depiction of herself in the FX miniseries "Love Story" is unacceptable in an op-ed in Friday's New York Times.
Justin Timberlake is suing Sag Harbor to prevent the release of bodycam video of his 2024 arrest for driving while intoxicated on Long Island.
Brian Anthony Moreland is a Tony Award-nominated producer who has worked on numerous hit shows and joins a short list of Black producers working on Broadway.
Pokémon fans across New York City waited in live for special events marking the franchise's 30th anniversary.
John Gibson and Cam Talbot combined to make 31 saves, Dominik Shine scored his first NHL goal and the Red Wings beat the Devils 3-0 on Sunday night.
Wiki Carmona scored two goals against his former team after Prince Owusu found the net on a penalty kick and CF Montreal thumped the Red Bulls 3-0 on Sunday.
Luka Doncic had 35 points and eight rebounds, Austin Reaves added 25 points and the Los Angeles Lakers overcame LeBron James' injury absence to grind out a 110-97 victory over the New York Knicks.
Ziaire Williams made two 3-pointers in the final three minutes and the Brooklyn Nets ended a 10-game losing streak by rallying to beat the Detroit Pistons 107-105.
The New Jersey Devils beat the New York Rangers 6-3 on Saturday for their fourth straight win.
Neighbors and local businesses in Long Island City, Queens, say rental trucks parked on streets are impacting daily operations.
Erik Lochtefeld is back to acting and marathon training after a glioblastoma diagnosis and complex surgery at NYU Langone.
Manhattan historians recently discovered a link to the Underground Railroad at the Merchant's House Museum.
The National Dance Institute in Harlem hosts a special camp twice a year to bring together dancers with and without special needs for a dance camp, proving anyone can take center stage.
Could New York City's harsh winter weather end up curbing the number of rats? Here's why experts are saying don't count on it.
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.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Dogs got decked out for the annual Tompkins Square Halloween Dog Parade in New York City's East Village on Saturday.
Cosplayers flooded New York City's Javits Center in October 2024 for the annual New York Comic Con convention.
CBS News New York's Kristie Keleshian spoke with many who are hoping for change and a different leader for their home country.
CBS News New York's Vanessa Murdock says the higher temps won't last too long, but we'll still see 50s and 60s through the end of the week.
CBS News New York's Naveen Dhaliwal has details from Canarsie.
A woman was arrested after allegedly firing seven shots at the pop superstar's home on Sunday afternoon. CBS News New York's Laurie Perez reports.
CBS News New York's Jenna DeAngelis has the latest on the war in the Middle East, including the death toll among U.S. servicemen.
