New Flotation Stick A 'Game Changer' For Long Island Police
Boating season brings an important reminder that life vests save lives, but police know boaters don't always wear them. So now there's a new life-saving tool in the sky
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Boating season brings an important reminder that life vests save lives, but police know boaters don't always wear them. So now there's a new life-saving tool in the sky
How do you thank someone for saving your life? Greg Antolini did it with hugs for the Suffolk Police team who came to his rescue.
Authorities say the Mastic Beach man's Ford Explorer struck another car on Huguenot Drive just after 10 p.m. Saturday night.
The hunt is on for whoever used a sharp blunt object to dig dozens of holes and slice chunks of sod on a distinguished Suffolk County golf course.
Suffolk County Police say a woman, 21, and a man, 22, were fatally shot Wednesday night in West Babylon.
The car was stolen after being left running at a convenience store in West Babylon, authorities said.
Accidents that result in fatalities are down across Long Island.
There are many programs available to students in Suffolk County to learn about serious issues and prevent crimes.
A police officer has been arrested for allegedly pointing a gun at three women on a Long Island street while he was off-duty earlier this month.
Suffolk County police officers rescued a man Sunday after he was stranded in the Long Island Sound for about 17 hours after his kayak capsized.
It was a day of reckoning Wednesday for a Suffolk County police officer who now admits to a hit-and-run two years ago, and the victim was furious that the officer received no jail time.
A Long Island teenager with a rare form of cancer was sworn in as a police detective for a day in Suffolk County.
A Suffolk County police officer faced a judge Thursday on charges that he forced a woman to perform sexual acts while in the precinct.
The teams are called the Safe-T section of the department's Highway Patrol Bureau. Commissioner Tim Sini is optimistic the new cameras, which are part of a test program, will help them do their jobs.
Summer is here, and that means party season for teenagers. But even in the privacy of one's own home, underage drinking is illegal and could land the adults behind bars – even if they're not home at the time.
Suffolk County police say someone spray painted the demonic symbols at Prayer Tabernacle Church of God in Christ on Great Neck Road in North Amityville some time Saturday.
Authorities in Suffolk County are reporting a 60 percent increase in the number of opioid-related overdoses over the past 48 hours.
A driver going the wrong way on the Long Island Expressway crashed into another car on Monday.
Two Suffolk County police officers rescued a cat after the animal fell into a storm drain in Yaphank.
Eric Bermudez confronted his girlfriend, 37-year-old Regina Flecha, and shot her multiple times, according to Suffolk County police.
Investigators believe the suspect in both robberies is the same man targeting stores throughout Suffolk and Nassau counties, including Carvels, Dunkin' Donuts and Subway shops.
Windows on the buses were broken and fire extinguishers was discharged inside the buses, according to police.
Police in Suffolk County have announced a reward for information leading to the arrest of a machete wielding robber.
Cesar Velasquez, 54, was arrested on Saturday and charged with leaving the scene of an accident resulting in death.
No doubt you've seen them on the road – license plate covers that hide the numbers. New York State and Suffolk County police said they are cracking down on the illegal activity.
A federal judge ruled the Empire Wind project can move forward while he considers the merits of the Trump administration's order to suspend it.
Hochul said she would commit $1.7 billion in the next budget to expand child care in New York in her 2026 state of the state address.
A youth-led program at a Brooklyn Public Library is teaching students about their constitutional rights using beads, bracelets and real-world scenarios to make civics accessible.
A panel of judges on a federal appeals court ruled Thursday that a district court judge did not have the authority to order the release of Columbia University activist Mahmoud Khalil.
A group in Queens has banded together to revive landlines and give their children a simpler way to socialize.
A federal judge ruled the Empire Wind project can move forward while he considers the merits of the Trump administration's order to suspend it.
A youth-led program at a Brooklyn Public Library is teaching students about their constitutional rights using beads, bracelets and real-world scenarios to make civics accessible.
A group in Queens has banded together to revive landlines and give their children a simpler way to socialize.
Border czar Tom Homan said no decision had been made about the exact nature of the cuts, which are supposed to take effect in two weeks.
A school in Manhattan was placed on lockdown Wednesday afternoon after shots were fired in a nearby park.
Two men posing as Amazon delivery workers held a Connecticut homeowner at gunpoint while robbing him and his wife, police said.
Wednesday night, things begin to change. Showers linger, and areas well north and west may pick up some light snow.
Police in Danbury, Connecticut, are actively looking for a man who they believe fired a deadly gunshot that traveled through a wall and killed his neighbor.
There's plenty of sunshine is on the way to the Tri-State Area, but the First Alert Weather team is also tracking a round of snow later this week.
It was a mostly dry Sunday, until some snow squalls briefly hit the Tri-State Area on Sunday night.
A pastor in Morristown, New Jersey, says community members are too afraid to go outside after recent ICE activity.
Jersey City Mayor Steven Fulop is reflecting on his public career as he moves to New York for his next job.
Priyatharsini Natarajan, 35, of Hillsborough, N.J. faces two first-degree murder charges in the death of her two boys, 5 and 7.
Wednesday night, things begin to change. Showers linger, and areas well north and west may pick up some light snow.
The New Jersey governor highlighted his achievements during his eight years in office in his final State of the State address.
A federal judge ruled the Empire Wind project can move forward while he considers the merits of the Trump administration's order to suspend it.
Hochul said she would commit $1.7 billion in the next budget to expand child care in New York in her 2026 state of the state address.
Wednesday night, things begin to change. Showers linger, and areas well north and west may pick up some light snow.
Three people were sentenced Tuesday for their roles in murdering and dismembering a man and a woman in Amityville in February 2024.
The trial in the case of accused Gilgo Beach serial killer Rex Heuermann is finally in sight.
Hochul said she would commit $1.7 billion in the next budget to expand child care in New York in her 2026 state of the state address.
A panel of judges on a federal appeals court ruled Thursday that a district court judge did not have the authority to order the release of Columbia University activist Mahmoud Khalil.
An Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer shot a man Wednesday night in north Minneapolis after allegedly being attacked by men with shovels during an arrest operation, three U.S. officials told CBS News.
Border czar Tom Homan said no decision had been made about the exact nature of the cuts, which are supposed to take effect in two weeks.
Jersey City Mayor Steven Fulop is reflecting on his public career as he moves to New York for his next job.
Nurses continue to hold the picket line as the largest nurses' strike in New York City history is on its third day with no end in sight.
Nurses say health care benefits and workplace safety are their main reasons for striking, and are refusing to go back to work until their demands are met.
Loved ones of patients at hospitals in New York City are concerned about care as nurses continue to strike due to failed contract negotiations on Monday.
The New York State Nurses Association said it called for the strike as negotiations stalled with the city's wealthiest hospitals.
The largest nurses strike ever in New York City is underway as thousands of NYSNA members walk off their jobs at major hospitals.
John Forté, the Grammy-nominated musician known for his work with the Fugees, was found dead in his home in Massachusetts.
The 2026 Golden Globes honored the standouts in both film and television from last year. See the full list of winners and nominees.
Here is everything you need to know about how to watch and stream the 2026 Golden Globes.
Bob Weir wrote or co-wrote and sang lead vocals on Grateful Dead classics including "Sugar Magnolia," "One More Saturday Night" and "Mexicali Blues."
Video of an angry confrontation during intermission at a performance of "Mamma Mia!" on Broadway is going viral on social media.
According to the indictment, players on 17 different NCAA Division I men's basketball teams fixed or attempted to fix 29 games.
Negotiations are ongoing, but John Harbaugh is expected to end up coaching the New York Giants.
The Kings (11-30) won their third straight to spoil the return of Knicks coach Mike Brown, who made his first appearance in Sacramento since being abruptly fired early in the 2024-25 season.
The New Orleans Pelicans edged the Brooklyn Nets 116-113 on Wednesday night.
The Ottawa Senators handed the New York Rangers a fifth consecutive loss, beating them 8-4 on Wednesday night.
A city-approved plan to rezone a stretch of Atlantic Avenue is expected to bring thousands of new apartments to Brooklyn, but tenant advocates say the deal falls short for lower-income residents and could accelerate displacement.
A three-year pilot run by the Brooklyn Justice Initiative and the Mayor's Office of Criminal Justice aims to improve court compliance and reduce recidivism by meeting participants where they live.
Harlem native Teyana Taylor wins her first major acting honor at the 83rd Golden Globes Awards for her performance in Paul Thomas Anderson's "One Battle After Another." Locals say it's a win for the whole neighborhood.
Legislation would protect and expand hunger programs and improve benefit security as New York pantries see rising demand.
The people and businesses of Ridgewood, Queens, have banded together to help those impacted by the recent apartment building fire.
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.
Red light therapy is the latest wellness trend lighting up social media, with influencers saying these devices can improve skin health and even slow aging. Dr. Alexis Young, a Dermatologist with Hackensack Meridian Health, explains the science.
Investigators said a suspect snuck up on a 27-year-old man and slashed him in the nose on Union Avenue in the Bronx.
Investigators said the 28-year-old driver and two pedestrians were injured in the crash on 5th Avenue and 110th Street.
Meanwhile, a longtime U.S. ally is pushing back on the Trump administration's interest in acquiring Greenland. CBS News' Jarred Hill reports.
Protesters in Minneapolis clashed with law enforcement overnight after another shooting involving federal immigration agents. CBS News New York's Christina Fan reports.
