Suffolk County employee placed on paid leave in wake of cyberattack
The county executive said cyber criminals first breached servers in the clerk's office back in December of 2021.
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The county executive said cyber criminals first breached servers in the clerk's office back in December of 2021.
County Executive Steve Bellone spoke about the issue on Wednesday. CBS2's Dick Brennan reports.
The Mascianas received comfort at their Islip doorstep, as neighbors immediately organized food and clothing.
Neighbors reacted quickly, working to get food and clothes for the Masciana family after the blaze destroyed their home. CBS2's Jennifer McLogan reports.
"This place has been in business since 1966, so it has some memories," owner Choudry Ali told CBS2's Elle McLogan.
A driver inside a car that was parked on the exit ramp was killed, according to Suffolk County police.
The accident happened on a Long Island Expressway exit ramp.
Katie Polk's home and pets were lost, but the hamlet of Calverton is rallying around her.
Investigators said they're part of a new neighborhood gang and one of their crimes made headlines in October.
A state-of-the-art highway maintenance yard opens as snow and ice season begins.
One of the crimes made headlines in October: the shooting outside Rep. Lee Zeldin's home in Shirley. CBS2's Carolyn Gusoff reports.
In addition to the toys, the motorcycle club has helped raise thousands of dollars for a new Ronald McDonald House.
Some of Santa's helpers made a special delivery Saturday on Long Island.
Maplewood Intermediate School was chosen to represent New York in the America Celebrates ornaments program.
Some creative third graders in Suffolk County got a special honor Friday.
Santa Claus, along with a sleigh full of toys, surprised dozens of local schoolchildren with special needs Friday. CBS2's Jennifer McLogan was in Oakdale for the festive Suffolk County PBA holiday party.
Valva attempted to explain away the killing of defenseless Thomas, who died of hypothermia.
Police in Suffolk County are asking for help in finding the gunman who killed a man at a house party in 2021.
They're accused of multiple burglaries of high-end items totaling more than $1 million.
County officials said they're taking action to get to the bottom of it.
The Suffolk County government is still months away from getting safely back online following a catastrophic cyber attack in early September. CBS2's Jennifer McLogan reports the county will not say if it has paid any ransom to cyber criminals who hold personal data of thousands of residents.
The takedown was the result of a six-month joint investigation involving several agencies.
They will be shipping some 500 live trees to military bases as part of the Trees for Troops program.
The Suffolk OTB is partnering with the Marines' Toys for Tots to bring Christmas cheer to the troops.
Nearly 500,000 driver's license numbers may have been exposed.
Experts say the team's title run created a feeling of collective joy and connection, while some local businesses are also seeing a boost from the celebration.
Knicks fans who couldn't make it to Thursday's parade still found a way to celebrate across New York in true blue-and-orange fashion.
As Rex Heuermann's defense attorney, Michael Brown spent three years sitting beside him in court and speaking on his behalf.
Luigi Mangione's legal team says they withdrew a psychiatric defense in his New York state murder trial one day after telling the court they would use it.
A teenager is in custody after shots were fired in Times Square on Thursday, the NYPD says.
Experts say the team's title run created a feeling of collective joy and connection, while some local businesses are also seeing a boost from the celebration.
Knicks fans who couldn't make it to Thursday's parade still found a way to celebrate across New York in true blue-and-orange fashion.
As Rex Heuermann's defense attorney, Michael Brown spent three years sitting beside him in court and speaking on his behalf.
Luigi Mangione's legal team says they withdrew a psychiatric defense in his New York state murder trial one day after telling the court they would use it.
A teenager is in custody after shots were fired in Times Square on Thursday, the NYPD says.
Dangerous heat is building across the Tri-State Area with the threat of severe storms, making Thursday and Friday First Alert Weather Days.
Thursday and Friday will be First Alert Weather Days in the New York City area, with high temperatures and the chance for strong storms.
The Stamford Fire Department said high winds ripped the 3,000-square-foot flag off the pole atop the WWE building and sent it flying into electrical wires.
Storms hit the New York City area on Saturday, bringing damaging winds, hail and downpours across the region.
It's unseasonably warm in New York City on Wednesday as humidity adds to the summer-like weather. There's also a slight chance for showers in parts of the Tri-State Area.
The official warning comes after incidents between coyotes and dogs in North Haledon and Glen Rock.
The Knicks' NBA championship was vitally important because it marked the first title for a major North American sports league franchise based in the New York City area in 14 years.
A man was charged with assaulting an officer after he allegedly rammed his van into a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent in New Jersey, according to prosecutors.
Six women and girls had acid thrown on them in Jersey City Monday night, officials said. It happened around 7:30 p.m. on in front of a house on Wilkinson Avenue near Ocean Avenue.
The Tuesday evening rush coincided with the end of the match between Senegal and France at MetLife Stadium.
As Rex Heuermann's defense attorney, Michael Brown spent three years sitting beside him in court and speaking on his behalf.
The Knicks' NBA championship was vitally important because it marked the first title for a major North American sports league franchise based in the New York City area in 14 years.
Rex Heuermann was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole for the series of murders known as the Gilgo Beach serial killings.
Wednesday is sentencing day for Rex Heuermann, long the suspect in Gilgo Beach serial killer case that has loomed over Long Island for more than three decades.
Tuesday was an unusual Election Day in one Long Island village. The job of mayor in Bayville is up for grabs, but no one is officially running.
After a tourist from India suffered fatal injuries when horse carriages collided in Central Park, the NYC Council said it will consider banning the attractions entirely.
The New York Knicks are planning to visit the White House, owner James Dolan said Wednesday, marking a first for an NBA Finals winner during President Trump's time in office.
In an exclusive interview with CBS News, retired Justice Arthur Engoron reflected on the highs and lows of the 2023 Trump civil fraud trial.
Tuesday was an unusual Election Day in one Long Island village. The job of mayor in Bayville is up for grabs, but no one is officially running.
There is good news for hard-pressed New York state residents -- 3 million will be receiving tax relief checks in the next few months.
New York broadcast giant Bill Ritter announced Friday he is stepping down from the WABC anchor desk after being diagnosed with early stage Alzheimer's.
For half a century, The Valerie Fund has been dedicated to providing care to children with cancer and blood disorders.
A New Jersey nonprofit called The Valerie Fund is celebrating 50 years of providing comprehensive care to children with cancer and blood disorders.
New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill is urging people to donate blood ahead of the summer months.
There's no vaccine for the Bourbon virus, nor medicine to treat it, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
A New York Knicks documentary series is in the works from director and Knicks superfan Ben Stiller.
New York broadcast giant Bill Ritter announced Friday he is stepping down from the WABC anchor desk after being diagnosed with early stage Alzheimer's.
Taylor Swift attended Game 4 of the NBA Finals between the Knicks and Spurs at Madison Square Garden on Wednesday.
"Schmigadoon!" — which was tied for the most nominations, with 12 — won Best Musical, and "Liberation" took home the honor of Best Play at the 2026 Tony Awards.
The Broadway revival of the musical (nominated for 11 Tony Awards) depicts drama, joy and heartbreak in the pursuit of the American Dream at the turn of the 20th century, with parallels to the contemporary world, from issues of race to the immigrant experience.
The Knicks' NBA championship was vitally important because it marked the first title for a major North American sports league franchise based in the New York City area in 14 years.
Knicks fans will remember the 2025-26 NBA season forever, but there are a handful of moments that stand above the rest.
The New York Knicks went up New York City's famous Canyon of Heroes for a massive ticker-tape parade celebrating the 2026 NBA champions.
The surging New York Yankees used another big inning to beat the Chicago White Sox 10-5 on Wednesday night.
The New York Mets averted being swept with a 9-1 victory over the Cincinnati Reds on Wednesday.
Experts say the team's title run created a feeling of collective joy and connection, while some local businesses are also seeing a boost from the celebration.
Knicks fans who couldn't make it to Thursday's parade still found a way to celebrate across New York in true blue-and-orange fashion.
A vending machine in Coney Island is offering something unusual alongside the neighborhood's classic attractions: original artwork from local artists.
A years-long battle is intensifying over the future of an old rail line in Queens that was abandoned after a fire over 50 years ago.
Harlem's historic Cotton Club recently announced it was up for sale. The news comes as jazz clubs across the borough disappear.
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 New York Knicks capped off their NBA Finals victory lap with a parade fit for champions. Jarred Hill was along the parade route in Lower Manhattan with all of the day's excitement.
It seems anyone you run into in New York City is ready to talk about the Knicks. We all have that one thing in common: a winning team. CBS News New York's Hannah Kliger has more on how the Knicks are helping the city come together.
The parade might be over, but Knicks fans packed bars, restaurants and beer gardens across NYC to keep the celebration going. CBS News New York's Naomi Ruchim reports.
Police are investigating a shooting in the heart of Times Square. As CBS News New York's Naveen Dhaliwal reports, the gunfire sent tourists, workers and restaurant customers scrambling for cover.
If you wanted to attend the Knicks parade but didn't want to face the crowd, you're not alone. Thousands of fans attended watch parties across the city, instead. CBS News New York's Hannah Kliger reports.
