2 people killed in wrong-way crash on Long Island Expressway
Police say a pickup truck was driving east in the westbound lanes when it crashed head-on into another car.
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Police say a pickup truck was driving east in the westbound lanes when it crashed head-on into another car.
There are new concerns about the West Nile virus in New York City and on Long Island.
There are new concerns about the West Nile virus in our area.
The Long Island Expressway reopened Thursday after a deadly wrong-way collision shut down lanes for hours in Suffolk County. As CBS New York's Jennifer McLogan reports, an investigation is underway to determine if the wrong-way driver was impaired. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/46WPIHt
Police say a pickup truck driver was heading east in the westbound lanes when he crashed into another car head-on. CBS New York's Jennifer McLogan reports from the scene.
Police say a pickup truck was driving east in the westbound lanes when it crashed head-on into another car.
The body of Clifford Zaner was supposed to be transported from South Carolina, but another body was sent instead.
They are comparing the suspect's home to the "Amityville horror" house two miles away.
They also explained how Rex Heuermann's family reacted to his arrest. CBS New York's Ali Bauman has the story.
After heavy rainfall overnight and Sunday morning, some residents spent the day pumping out water in the basements.
Some residents in Suffolk County woke up to feet of water outside their homes and in their basements Sunday after heavy rainfall pummeled the area. CBS New York's Shosh Bedrosian spent the day in East Islip, where roads and backyards were submerged. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/3K0cQLq
Bacteria is to blame for an uptick in beach closures across the country.
A Suffolk County beach was closed to swimmers Saturday due to elevated bacteria levels. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/44wBgV9
Police have only released the identities of five victims in the Gilgo Beach murders. At least 10 bodies have been found.
Rex Heuermann's neighbors in Massapequa Park were "shocked" at his arrest in the Gilgo Beach murders investigation.
Suffolk County DA Ray Tierney, Suffolk County Police Commissioner Rodney Harrison and other officials gathered to discuss the arrest of Rex Heuermann in three Gilgo Beach murders.
Police arrested suspect Rex Heuermann in connection to the Gilgo Beach murders.
Here's a brief look at the Gilgo Beach murder victims identified by police so far. CBS New York's Natalie Duddridge reports.
Sources said the 11th floor of the building on Fifth Avenue is closed off, CBS New York's Tim McNicholas reports.
Officials called Heuermann's arrest a major break in the infamous Gilgo Beach murders that baffled law enforcement and the public for more than a decade, CBS New York's Carolyn Gusoff reports.
A suspect was taken into custody early Friday morning in the more-than-decade-old Gilgo Beach killings, law enforcement sources confirm.
Since 2010, more than 10 victims have been discovered strewn across a stretch of Ocean Parkway on Long Island, several of them identified as sex workers.
Investigators spent Thursday combing the woods near the Southern State Parkway after getting a tip from a driver.
Long Island officials gave an update after skeletal remains were found near the Southern State Parkway.
They say the water could have high levels of bacteria, following the recent heavy rainfall.
A state of emergency has been declared in New Jersey as shore towns are bracing for this weekend's nor'easter.
New Jersey Lt. Gov. Dale Caldwell submitted his resignation Friday, Gov. Mikie Sherrill announced.
New York City is staying ready to respond to any storm problems this weekend.
The 2026 Global Citizen Festival that was set to take over the Great Lawn in New York City's Central Park Saturday has been canceled.
Two people have been arrested in this week's sewer intrusion on New York's Upper East Side, which sparked a massive police response.
New York City is staying ready to respond to any storm problems this weekend.
The 2026 Global Citizen Festival that was set to take over the Great Lawn in New York City's Central Park Saturday has been canceled.
Two people have been arrested in this week's sewer intrusion on New York's Upper East Side, which sparked a massive police response.
A fire broke out at an elevated subway platform in the Bronx Friday morning.
New York City and the Tri-State Area continue preparations for this weekend's nor'easter, which is looking to bring coastal flooding and bands of rain.
New York City and the Tri-State Area continue preparations for this weekend's nor'easter, which is looking to bring coastal flooding and bands of rain.
We're set for a First Alert Weather Day for Saturday due to expected heavy rain and potential coastal flooding.
The Beardsley Zoo in Bridgeport announced it welcomed its first-ever red panda cub, marking an important achievement for the endangered species.
Rain totals on Sunday were much less substantial compared to last Sunday's prolific totals, generally averaging less than 1 inch in most locations.
Fire departments were hard at work in Paterson, New Jersey, and Fairfield County, Connecticut, due to flash flooding on Sunday morning.
A state of emergency has been declared in New Jersey as shore towns are bracing for this weekend's nor'easter.
New Jersey Lt. Gov. Dale Caldwell submitted his resignation Friday, Gov. Mikie Sherrill announced.
New York City and the Tri-State Area continue preparations for this weekend's nor'easter, which is looking to bring coastal flooding and bands of rain.
New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill is calling for her own lieutenant governor, Dale Caldwell, to resign.
Towns along the Jersey Shore are getting ready for the impact of this weekend's nor'easter.
CBS News New York's John Elliott, Ali Bauman and Elijah Westbrook have team coverage.
New York City and the Tri-State Area continue preparations for this weekend's nor'easter, which is looking to bring coastal flooding and bands of rain.
CBS News New York's Tony Sadiku has a look at the stormy weekend forecast as a nor'easter heads toward the Tri-State Area.
An 86-year-old Long Island grandfather is cancer-free thanks to medical advances and a doctor who took on a risky case.
An 86-year-old Long Island grandfather is cancer-free and it's all thanks to medical advances. As CBS News New York's John Dias reports, it's also because of one doctor who took on a risky case.
New Jersey Lt. Gov. Dale Caldwell submitted his resignation Friday, Gov. Mikie Sherrill announced.
Some units would "possibly [be] needed in 90-120 days," according to an internal Army message reviewed by CBS News.
New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill is calling for her own lieutenant governor, Dale Caldwell, to resign.
Netanyahu's address to the U.N. marks the first time he has visited New York since Mamdani became mayor.
Benjamin Netanyahu focused on Iran, and on defending Israel's actions in Gaza and the West Bank amid condemnation from fellow leaders at the U.N.
CBS News New York's Jennifer Bisram shares the personal details of her life-or-death brain aneurysm scare.
An 86-year-old Long Island grandfather is cancer-free thanks to medical advances and a doctor who took on a risky case.
New York City health officials have identified cooling towers potentially linked to a Legionnaires' disease cluster in the South Bronx.
NYU Langone has reached an agreement with the Justice Department to end gender-affirming care for minors.
A second person has died in the Legionnaires' disease cluster in the South Bronx.
The 2026 Global Citizen Festival that was set to take over the Great Lawn in New York City's Central Park Saturday has been canceled.
The anonymous woman who accused Jay-Z of sexually assaulting her said in a new court filing that she never met the rap mogul.
Thousands are expected to pack Central Park's Great Lawn for a day full of live music on Saturday.
The "Opera for All" lottery will be for New Yorkers who haven't attended a performance at the Met since 2019.
A Tennessee judge granted Dolly Parton's estate a temporary restraining order Wednesday against the late singer's nephew Bryan Seaver and his private security company.
Rookie George Lombard Jr. scored on an incredible slide and followed with a tiebreaking, two-run homer in the Yankees' 6-4 comeback win over the Rays on Thursday.
The Yankees are adjusting part of their weekend schedule due to the impending nor'easter.
Marcus Semien hit a tiebreaking homer in the eighth inning against his former team and Brett Baty added a pinch-hit grand slam in the ninth as the New York Mets beat the Texas Rangers 7-2.
The New York Yankees beat the Tampa Bay Rays 9-2 on Wednesday night.
Jaxson Dart is once again the Giants' future at quarterback now that his feared season-ending left knee injury has become a reality.
Maimonides Medical Center expanded its neonatal intensive care unit to 48 beds in 2024, the largest Level IV NICU in Brooklyn, as families navigate lengthy hospital stays with their most fragile newborns.
Neighbors have been waiting since 2021 for the bridge over the Belt Parkway to be rebuilt and reconnect Bath Beach with the waterfront.
The People's Theatre now has its first permanent home in more than 15 years, thanks to help from theater legends from the neighborhood, like Lin-Manuel Miranda.
Brooklyn Greenway Initiative's 1.8-acre native plant sanctuary marks 10 years at a site where historians believe hundreds of human remains still lie
At a Bay Ridge school, students who were born years after the attacks are learning about Sept. 11 through the stories of parents, teachers and first responders who lived through it.
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 move comes after Sherrill called for him to resign in the wake of an investigation into accusations of inappropriate behavior with women, along with ethics violations.
Friday is September 25th, or "nine two five." That makes it the perfect day to celebrate Dolly Parton. Manhattan Borough President Brad Hoylman-Sigal previously declared Friday Dolly Parton Appreciation Day.
CBS News New York's John Elliott has a look at the First Alert Weather forecast and the nor'easter that will impact New York, New Jersey and our surrounding area.
When it comes to medical reporting, some stories hit very close to home. This is the case with our friend and colleague, Jennifer Bisram. She was off the air for several weeks this past spring, dealing with a serious health issue that started with headaches. She shared the very personal details of what happened with CBS News New York's Cindy Hsu.
President Trump and the first lady welcomed Xi and his wife for tea at the White House.
