Long Island pauses for Memorial Day moments of silence
The Memorial Day tradition that started last year in Nassau County expanded across Long Island.
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Long Island holds island-wide moment of silence for Memorial Day
For 50 seconds, at noon and 6 p.m., sirens blare at all fire houses in every community and church bells toll. CBS2's Carolyn Gusoff reports.
Battle over legality of exotic pet store Sloth Encounters continues on L.I.
Town of Islip says it is defying a court order by operating, but the owner says he has every right to do so.
Sloth Encounters exotic pet store faces legal challenges
Sloth Encounters Long Island in Hauppauge offers the tree-dwelling mammals for sale, along with kangaroos and other exotic animals. Critics say it's defying a court order to stop operating a wild animal exhibit, CBS2's Carolyn Gusoff reports.
Suffolk County DA: Cameras helpful in catching illegal dumpers
The latest case involves chunks of concrete discarded in protected marshland adjacent to the Great South Bay.
Surveillance cameras helping catch illegal dumpers in Suffolk County
Authorities say a couple dumped construction debris on a dead end road in the heart of protected wetlands. CBS2's Jennifer McLogan spoke to people in Mastic Beach who are upset over the trashing of the marshland.
Guests turned away from Queens hotel to make way for new asylum seeker shelter
It happened on the same day lawmakers in Suffolk County said they don't believe their communities should have to shoulder the asylum seeker burden. CBS2's Lisa Rozner reports.
Some Suffolk lawmakers fighting to keep asylum seekers out of the county
CBS2's Shosh Bedrosian was at a news conference Sunday to hear their plan on this embattled topic in the county.
Suffolk lawmakers announce plan to block NYC from relocating asylum seekers to county
Finding shelter for the asylum seekers is a major challenge for New York City officials.
National Guard meets asylum seekers at Holiday Inn in Queens
It comes as Mayor Eric Adams says the federal government isn't doing enough to help with the crisis.
Suffolk lawmakers trying to prevent NYC from sending asylum seekers
The Suffolk County Legislature is announcing a plan Sunday morning to prevent Mayor Adams from sending buses to their communities, CBS2's Christina Fan reports.
LI family claims they were terrorized by police chasing cop shooter
Calling it a case of mistaken identity, a Long Island family claims they were terrorized by Suffolk police chasing a cop shooter in the neighborhood. CBS2's Jennifer McLogan reports.
Wounded Suffolk County police officer leaves hospital
A Suffolk County police officer who was shot on the job last week is now out of the hospital. CBS2's Jennifer McLogan was there as family and colleagues cheered him on.
Suffolk officer shot in line of duty released from hospital
Officer Michael LaFauci was shot a week ago while staking out a robbery suspect's home in Coram, police say.
Suffolk officer released from hospital after shooting
Police said the officer was struck in the leg while staking out a robbery suspect last week in Coram. CBS2's Jennifer McLogan reports.
Suffolk officer set to be released from hospital
Officer Michael LaFauci was shot last week in the line of duty in Coram.
18-year-old Quinn Bedell elected to West Islip School Board
The teenager's platform is giving students a voice, including improved screening for learning disabilities.
Riverhead declares state of emergency to keep away asylum seekers
On Long Island, one community has declared a state of emergency proactively to keep away any possible buses of asylum seekers. CBS2's Jennifer McLogan reports Riverhead and a group of Suffolk County supervisors say the responsibility of placing migrants rests solely with the federal government.
Graffiti in Brentwood skate park angers Town of Islip leaders
After examining video, Suffolk County Police believe some of the tags were created in broad daylight.
Islip investigating skate park vandalism
The vandalism follows years of park closures due to illegal dumping, CBS2's Carolyn Gusoff reports.
Biggest issues in NY right now: Congestion pricing, asylum seekers, housing & bail reform
Former Gov. David Paterson and Nassau County Exec. Bruce Blakeman, two of New York's political sages, help sort it all out on "The Point."
Volunteers craft handmade dolls for kids in crisis situations
Twenty-five hours of love are poured into each doll before it's donated.
Suspect in custody after police officer shot in Coram
Police said it happened after a robbery suspect noticed officers conducting surveillance outside of his home.
Suffolk County officer recovering after getting shot in Coram
A Suffolk County officer is recovering after getting shot in the line of duty. Police say a team was staking out the home of a robbery suspect when that suspect opened fire. CBS2's Lisa Rozner explains what unfolded in Coram.
Coram officer recovering after getting shot in leg
A Suffolk County officer is recovering after getting shot in the leg while working undercover in Coram. Police say a robbery suspect shot him. CBS2's Jennifer McLogan reports.
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Former correctional facility to house asylum seekers in Harlem
New York City officials say the state provided the Lincoln Correctional Facility as a temporary site.
Solemn Memorial Day service at Soldiers and Sailors Monument
Hundreds of community members showed up to say thank you to those who served and honor those who have fallen.
Jelayah Eason's death prompts cries from Bronx community
The medical examiner has yet to determine 6-year-old Eason's cause of death, but her mother is facing child endangerment charges.
Over 40 soldiers from the 1800s buried in hidden Bronx cemetery
From the War of 1812, the Spanish American War, Civil War, and World War I, there are more soldiers buried in the West Farms Soldier Cemetery than you might ever expect.
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Former correctional facility to house asylum seekers in Harlem
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Hundreds of community members showed up to say thank you to those who served and honor those who have fallen.
Jelayah Eason's death prompts cries from Bronx community
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4 great white sharks detected near NY, NJ beaches in recent weeks
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Memorial Day Weekend mass exodus begins as residents flee Tri-State Area
Area airports saw their usual crowds and highways filled up with cars as people took off on vacation.
Lamont wants Arizona Coyotes to move to Hartford
Connecticut hasn't had an NHL team since the Hartford Whalers left for North Carolina in 1997.
United ending service at Westchester County Airport on July 1
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Rip current warnings after 15-year-old drowns at Sandy Hook Beach
CBS2 has learned lifeguards in another Jersey Shore town performed nearly a dozen rescues over the weekend.
Jersey Shore beachgoers enjoy sun and surf on Memorial Day
Beachgoers enjoyed the sun and surf this Memorial Day Weekend, but the rip current risk was high Monday.
15-year-old boy dies after being pulled from the water off Jersey Shore
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New display in N.J. town honors local Marine killed in Vietnam in 1966
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Long Island pauses for Memorial Day moments of silence
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Veterans memorial unveiled in East Meadow's Eisenhower Park
It honors those who served and those who were killed in the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan.
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L.I. man charged in death of man suspected of stealing tires off his SUV
Detectives said Luis Pena was stealing tires off Jacob Mejia's Toyota Highlander before Mejia fatally stabbed him in Bellerose Village.
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President Biden went to Arlington National Cemetery to laud the sacrifice of generations of U.S. troops who died fighting for their country.
Russia issues arrest warrant for Sen. Lindsey Graham
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Former Harlem prison to house asylum seekers
While many may identify the building with its history as a correctional facility, this use is actually more aligned with the building's original intended purpose, CBS2's Jessi Mitchell reports
Memorial Day service at Soldiers' and Sailors' Monument
Hundreds of community members showed up to say thank you to those who served and honor those who have fallen, CBS2's Natalie Duddridge reports.
Jelayah Eason's death prompts cries from Bronx community
The medical examiner has yet to determine 6-year-old Eason's cause of death, but her mother is facing child endangerment charges, CBS2's Alice Gainer reports.
Over 40 soldiers from the 1800's buried in hidden Bronx cemetery
From the War of 1812, the Spanish American War, Civil War, and World War I, there are more soldiers buried in the West Farms Soldier Cemetery than you might ever expect. CBS2's Shosh Bedrosian reports.
4 great white sharks detected near NY, NJ beaches recently
Marine experts said the great white sharks are making their annual migration from the Florida Keys to the northeast.
