2 deadly hit-and-runs overnight in Suffolk County
Both happened between 10 and 11 p.m. Monday in West Islip and Hauppauge.
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Both happened between 10 and 11 p.m. Monday in West Islip and Hauppauge.
Police in Suffolk County are investigating two deadly hit-and-run crashes that happened within an hour of each other.
It was an operation that closed 200 cases and executed 116 arrests, of which 69 involved gang members.
On Long Island, neighborhood fun on a residential street took a scary turn. Now, a mother is demanding upgraded charges for a motorcyclist who slammed into an 11-year-old. As CBS2's Carolyn Gusoff reports, the suspect is accused of intentionally riding recklessly, and it was all caught on camera.
Brain trauma can be life-changing, but at one rehab center in Suffolk County, something special is creating hope -- splashes of paint with a deep significance and practical purpose. CBS2's Jennifer McLogan introduces us to Kings Park volunteers on a mission to show someone cares.
Elected officials and local leader are organizing the emergency effort to gather unopened or donated baby formula.
Parents have been in a panic over where and when they'll be able to find baby formula, CBS2's Jennifer McLogan reports.
Elected officials and local leaders are organizing the emergency effort to gather unopened or donated baby formula.
Police on Long Island are searching for a hit-and-run driver who ran down two men who were working on a vehicle. It happened in front of a Suffolk County home where neighbors told CBS2's Carolyn Gusoff speeding has led to incredible damage and loss of life.
With hurricane season weeks away and extreme weather striking more often, this simulation can quickly morph into a real-world emergency.
Police in Suffolk County are searching for the driver who took off after hitting two pedestrians, killing one, on Wednesday.
Parents are also being told to look out for online scams that could be dangerous for children.
Many families are struggling to find their baby's formula as a nationwide shortage continues, but some Long Island parents are getting help from a grassroots charity in Suffolk County. CBS2's Jennifer McLogan was there as emotional moms and dads got a small, coveted supply, much of it donated and free.
The Babylon School District has been rocked by sexual misconduct allegations, CBS2's Jennifer McLogan reports.
The Suffolk County sheriff has created a database for missing pets, and as CBS2's Carolyn Gusoff reports, he's hoping it will be become a model for finding some of the millions of dogs and cats that go missing nationwide.
The library is no longer just for books. Patrons on Long Island can borrow fully-loaded streaming sticks, kick back in a surround-sound movie theater, record a podcast and take cooking classes.
Police are reviewing video from the area as they search for the gunman.
Suffolk County Police are investigating a deadly shooting in Ronkonkoma.
Lorraine Lombardo was rushed to Stony Brook University Hospital, where she had surgery and remains in stable condition.
The owner of the camera says she got an alert early Friday, checked it and noticed her neighbor's house on fire.
James Moshier apparently believed the teens were intruders, not pranksters.
An early-morning fire in Suffolk County could have turned deadly, but the residents are recovering thanks to their neighbors.
Police say the initiative helps the public. It's new approach to broken car lights that cause accidents.
Police said the suspects encountered the victim inside the home, where one proceeded to attack her.
Police in Suffolk County will soon hand out vouchers for free repairs when they stop drivers with broken car lights. As CBS2's Carolyn Gusoff reports, the pilot program is already in a dozen states around the nation.
Det. Jonathan Diller was fatally shot during a traffic stop in 2024. Opening statements begin Tuesday for Guy Rivera, who is accused of killing him.
An earthquake struck in Sleepy Hollow, N.Y. in Westchester County Tuesday morning.
Hundreds of additional seats for New York City's 3-K program were announced Tuesday by Mayor Zohran Mamdani.
A three-alarm fire was reported Tuesday morning at West Side Elementary School in Laurel Hollow on Long Island.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Tuesday that it would be the "most intense day" of strikes against Iran so far.
An earthquake struck in Sleepy Hollow, N.Y. in Westchester County Tuesday morning.
Hundreds of additional seats for New York City's 3-K program were announced Tuesday by Mayor Zohran Mamdani.
Data shows a massive increase in pump-and-dump schemes over the last year. Two traders from New York say it cost them tens of thousands of dollars.
NYPD Officer Sorffly Davius, who died in Kuwait over the weekend on deployment for Operation Epic Fury, was honored with a dignified transfer.
The escalating war in Iran is having a serious impact on gas prices. However, there may be hope on the horizon.
Thunderstorms are expected in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut this weekend after severe weather hit the Midwest.
Periods of rain will move through the New York area Thursday, but spring temperatures are on the way for the weekend.
Snow and rain will make for messy morning and evening commutes for New Yorkers on Tuesday. It's a First Alert Weather Day.
The Tri-State Area's weekend is looking like a tale of two seasons with both snow and sunshine.
Another round of snow is impacting the Tri-State Area Wednesday, just after a major blizzard dumped more than 2 feet of snow in some parts of New York and New Jersey.
Thunderstorms are expected in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut this weekend after severe weather hit the Midwest.
While the money promised by Gov. Mikie Sherrill will help Phillipsburg make sinkhole repairs, it won't be enough to get everyone back in their homes.
The suspect allegedly used Google Translate to threaten to shoot a cashier at Mi Rinconcito Ecuatoriano in Newark.
Americans coming from the Middle East arrived at JFK Airport on Thursday and said the U.S. evacuation plan after attacking Iran was grossly insufficient.
New Jersey E-ZPass users could soon be able to ditch the tags mounted to their windshields to pay tolls.
A three-alarm fire was reported Tuesday morning at West Side Elementary School in Laurel Hollow on Long Island.
Data shows a massive increase in pump-and-dump schemes over the last year. Two traders from New York say it cost them tens of thousands of dollars.
Virtual reality is helping some veterans on Long Island travel the world again without leaving their nursing home.
Many of these Long Islanders believe their section of New York's shoreline is shrinking because of the brutal winter.
John Miro, a 70-year-old Long Island crossing guard who was struck by a driver while on the job last week, has died, police confirm.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Tuesday that it would be the "most intense day" of strikes against Iran so far.
The escalating war in Iran is having a serious impact on gas prices. However, there may be hope on the horizon.
Some say Mamdani's remarks on the "ISIS-inspired" attack were a calculated public relations performance to support the NYPD, an agency he has decried in the past.
At a Miami-area news conference Monday, President Trump said he expects the war in Iran to end "very soon," but also called it "the beginning of building a new country."
Live Nation, the parent company of Ticketmaster, has reached a deal with the Department of Justice as part of a high-stakes antitrust trial.
A new study shows toxic forever chemicals known as PFAS may be entering the food chain on Long Island through contaminated soil, water and air.
Erik Lochtefeld is back to acting and marathon training after a glioblastoma diagnosis and complex surgery at NYU Langone.
HHS Secretary RFK Jr. wants the popular coffee chains to prove their surgery drinks are safe for teens and suggested the Trump administration could place limits on your cup of coffee.
Failed contract agreements between Mount Sinai and Anthem have caused thousands of New York patients to lose in-network care.
New York Attorney General Letitia James' office has ordered NYU Langone Health to resume its Transgender Youth Health Program.
A woman was arrested on Sunday for firing multiple shots at the Beverly Hills home of Rihanna, Los Angeles Police Department officials say.
Actress Daryl Hannah explains why the depiction of herself in the FX miniseries "Love Story" is unacceptable in an op-ed in Friday's New York Times.
Justin Timberlake is suing Sag Harbor to prevent the release of bodycam video of his 2024 arrest for driving while intoxicated on Long Island.
Brian Anthony Moreland is a Tony Award-nominated producer who has worked on numerous hit shows and joins a short list of Black producers working on Broadway.
Pokémon fans across New York City waited in live for special events marking the franchise's 30th anniversary.
Mika Zibanejad had two goals and an assist, and the New York Rangers scored on three power plays in a 6-2 win over the Philadelphia Flyers on Monday night.
Baltimore Ravens' tight end Isaiah Likely and All-Pro punter Jordan Stout are following John Harbaugh to the New York Giants, the Associated Press reported.
Minkah Fitzpatrick is coming to the New York Jets and will fill a major need for Aaron Glenn's defense.
John Gibson and Cam Talbot combined to make 31 saves, Dominik Shine scored his first NHL goal and the Red Wings beat the Devils 3-0 on Sunday night.
Wiki Carmona scored two goals against his former team after Prince Owusu found the net on a penalty kick and CF Montreal thumped the Red Bulls 3-0 on Sunday.
Neighbors and local businesses in Long Island City, Queens, say rental trucks parked on streets are impacting daily operations.
Erik Lochtefeld is back to acting and marathon training after a glioblastoma diagnosis and complex surgery at NYU Langone.
Manhattan historians recently discovered a link to the Underground Railroad at the Merchant's House Museum.
The National Dance Institute in Harlem hosts a special camp twice a year to bring together dancers with and without special needs for a dance camp, proving anyone can take center stage.
Could New York City's harsh winter weather end up curbing the number of rats? Here's why experts are saying don't count on it.
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.
Hundreds of additional seats for New York City's free 3-K program will be opening up this fall.
Former FBI agent Scott Curtis talks about the investigation into the alleged ISIS-inspired attack near Gracie Mansion and the hurdles prosecutors and police could face.
Chris Wragge speaks with host Padma Lakshmi about what’s next in the competition on "America's Culinary Cup."
Police said a 46-year-old was riding an electric scooter when he hit a pothole and fell off the scooter, hitting his head.
A fire broke out at West Side Elementary School in Laurel Hollow on Long Island early Tuesday morning. CBS News New York's Christina Fan reports.
