L.I. volunteers pack healthy meal kits at back to school giveaway
Volunteers packed bags of fruit, vegetables, dairy and healthy meal kits for community members in need.
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Volunteers packed bags of fruit, vegetables, dairy and healthy meal kits for community members in need.
A families prepare to send kids back to school, volunteers on Long Island held a food giveaway event on Saturday.
Chad Michael Busto was allegedly going door-to-door in Barrymore's neighborhood to find her.
Chad Michael Musto was allegedly going door-to-door in Barrymore's neighborhood to find her house, CBS New York's Carolyn Gusoff reports.
Two sex workers currently in jail in Suffolk County said they met the accused Gilgo Beach killer before.
Police say 38-year-old Gary Jones opened fire on detectives, striking a 3-year-old girl in the apartment next door.
Suffolk County Police give an update after a 3-year-old was shot when a suspect opened fire at officers.
Police say a murder suspect opened fire on detectives, shooting the little girl in the apartment next door. CBS New York's Elijah Westbrook has the latest on her condition from the hospital.
A man is dead and a child is wounded after a standoff with police on Long Island. CBS New York's Elijah Westbrook hears from the girl's father on the scene in Ridge.
James Burke allegedly exposed himself to an undercover ranger at Vietnam Veterans Memorial Park in Farmingville.
Disgraced former Suffolk County police chief James Burke was arrested again Tuesday morning after allegedly soliciting sex and exposing himself at a public park. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/45lcdoj
Many in the various communities are begging motorists to just slow down. CBS New York's Jennifer McLogan reports.
The child was found at the bottom of a backyard pool in Great River. He was not breathing and appeared blue.
A child who nearly drowned was saved this week thanks to the work of a Suffolk County 911 dispatcher who instructed a family member how to perform CPR on the 5-year-old boy.
Officers Michael Stroehlein and Diego Montero helped the woman deliver her baby at her home in Amityville.
The project is part of a revitalization initiative that landed a $10 million grant from New York state in 2018.
Business leaders in Suffolk County are celebrating a milestone that they say will lead to new investment and development.
The Vibrio vulnificus bacteria was identified in a Suffolk County resident who died recently, Hochul said.
Gov. Kathy Hochul's office reports the death of a person from Suffolk County has been tied to a rare bacteria.
The center in Suffolk County will house specialists and a powerful microscope for tick identification. CBS New York's Carolyn Gusoff has the story.
Parents are being reminded to practice sportsmanship as student-athletes head back to school.
Authorities say the vessel somehow flipped upside down and then landed on the dock of a home.
The crash was reported around 8 a.m. near Stratford Road and Grand Avenue in Nassau County.
Authorities say Jane Doe number seven, whose remains were found in 1996, was Karen Vergata. CBS New York's Jennifer McLogan has the new developments from Hauppauge.
Police said a dark colored SUV hit 68-year-old Paul Benjamin around 8:30 p.m. Monday at the intersection of Carleton Avenue and Elmore Street.
Brenda Janowitz discusses her personal connection to her new young adult book, "The Introvert's Guide to Kissing in Europe."
Content creators and influencers at the U.S. Open are sparking a debate about fan etiquette.
It wasn't immediately clear what charges Sanchez was pleading guilty to, but he is facing a felony battery charge and several misdemeanors, including unlawful entry of a motor vehicle and public intoxication.
Police on Long Island recently impounded an imitation presidential limousine that was part of a mock motorcade and carrying a President Trump look-alike.
Massive whale sharks were recently spotted surfacing right next to a boat near New York City, turning an ordinary day on the water into an extraordinary encounter.
Content creators and influencers at the U.S. Open are sparking a debate about fan etiquette.
Police on Long Island recently impounded an imitation presidential limousine that was part of a mock motorcade and carrying a President Trump look-alike.
Massive whale sharks were recently spotted surfacing right next to a boat near New York City, turning an ordinary day on the water into an extraordinary encounter.
This year's 9/11 memorial service will be Zohran Mamdani's first as mayor of New York City.
The NYPD announced record-low crime this summer, touting officers' efforts to keep New York City safe.
Severe storms returned to the Tri-State Area, making it a soggy Thursday morning.
The rain returns Tuesday with the possibility of severe storms and downpours that can cause flash flooding in the New York City area.
Activity by ICE agents is putting a chill on the economy in parts of Connecticut after an estimated 100 people were recently grabbed off the streets of Danbury and other communities.
A First Alert Weather Day has been issued for Tuesday and Wednesday due to the threat of strong to severe thunderstorms.
ICE is defending operations they are conducting this week in Danbury, Connecticut, as some residents say they feel uneasy at what they are seeing on the streets.
Massive whale sharks were recently spotted surfacing right next to a boat near New York City, turning an ordinary day on the water into an extraordinary encounter.
Police in North Brunswick, New Jersey, say ICE agents detained a driver who crashed into another vehicle on Wednesday morning.
Severe storms returned to the Tri-State Area, making it a soggy Thursday morning.
An 87-year-old woman was found dead, and a man was rescued after the pair went missing Sunday during a hike in New Jersey, police said.
Experts say "mauve stingers" washed up along Manasquan's beach over the weekend, although they are usually pretty infrequent down the Jersey Shore.
Police on Long Island recently impounded an imitation presidential limousine that was part of a mock motorcade and carrying a President Trump look-alike.
Massive whale sharks were recently spotted surfacing right next to a boat near New York City, turning an ordinary day on the water into an extraordinary encounter.
Researchers are capturing and tagging sharks in the waters off the Hamptons on Long Island.
Lyme disease cases surged to 25,000 across New York state last year. CBS News New York's Jennifer McLogan toured Long Island's tick center with the health commissioner, who said the ticks are winning and New Yorkers must stay vigilant.
New York reports that overdose deaths across the state have fallen 45% since 2022. CBS News New York's Jennifer McLogan met with Long Island advocates and parents who say the mission continues.
Police on Long Island recently impounded an imitation presidential limousine that was part of a mock motorcade and carrying a President Trump look-alike.
Police in North Brunswick, New Jersey, say ICE agents detained a driver who crashed into another vehicle on Wednesday morning.
New York City Council members announced an investment in how future generations learn about 9/11 and hosted a wreath-laying ceremony to mark 25 years since the attack.
A GOP-proposed constitutional amendment to limit the Supreme Court to nine justices failed in the House, coming up well short of the two-thirds majority needed.
New York City officials are taking a close look at the city's response to the recent Legionnaires' outbreak on the Upper East Side and how to protect residents from the disease in the future.
A report released Tuesday is offering a new glimpse into the health impact the 9/11 attacks continue to have on FDNY first responders.
Two more people who were sickened in the Upper East Side Legionnaires' disease cluster have died, health officials announced Friday.
A new electronic device that's the size of a grain of rice is making a big difference for heart patients.
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?
The Met's decision to highlight the work by designer John Galliano sparked widespread controversy due to his history of antisemitic and racist comments.
Tim Curry was known for his iconic performances in cult classics like "The Rocky Horror Picture Show" and the original screen adaptation of Stephen King's "It."
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.
Content creators and influencers at the U.S. Open are sparking a debate about fan etiquette.
It wasn't immediately clear what charges Sanchez was pleading guilty to, but he is facing a felony battery charge and several misdemeanors, including unlawful entry of a motor vehicle and public intoxication.
Cam Schlitter gave up one run and two hits in eight superb innings, and the New York Yankees scored five two-out runs in 10th in a 6-3 victory over the Los Angeles Angels on Wednesday night.
Rookie Nick Morabito had a three-run double for his first major league hit, helping the Mets beat the Rays 10-4 on Wednesday.
Tiger Woods has pled no contest to a charge of reckless driving months after pleading not guilty to two misdemeanor charges.
The Brooklyn family traces its roots to Pieter Claesen Wyckoff, who arrived in the New World 400 years ago. Today, descendants connect through reunions, Zoom calls and a massive genealogical database.
An off-duty volunteer EMT was honored Wednesday for saving a man's life at the 2026 New York Knicks Championship parade.
With tickets to the U.S. Open skyrocketing, tennis advocates in the Harlem community are working to make the sport more accessible for New Yorkers.
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.
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.
The Labor Day holiday weekend is almost here, and with it comes a whole lot of travel. The FAA says nearly 54,000 flights were scheduled to fly Thursday, the most of the weekend stretch. Kris Van Cleave reports.
In the high-profile murder trial of Lindsay Clancy, a single juror is all that prevents a unanimous verdict. Shanelle Kaul reports.
Former Jets quarterback Mark Sanchez plans to plead guilty to charges stemming from a fight outside an Indianapolis hotel in 2025.
The Filipino star at the U.S. Open is igniting a neighborhood in Queens. The 21-year-old sensation Alex Eala has charmed the tennis world and united her community. CBS News New York's Steve Overmyer reports.
CBS News New York's Scott Padgett is monitoring the potential for some rain on Friday and very early on Saturday morning, but overall conditions should be favorable for outdoor activities.
