70-year-old Helen Benjamin missing on Long Island
Benjamin was last seen Thursday evening on Lakeway Drive in West Babylon.
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Benjamin was last seen Thursday evening on Lakeway Drive in West Babylon.
Police say it happened around 3:30 a.m. Saturday in West Babylon.
Police are investigating a shooting involving an off-duty police detective on Long Island; CBS2's Kiran Dhillon reports.
An investigation is underway on Long Island after an off-duty NYPD detective shot an alleged intruder Saturday.
An investigation is underway in Suffolk County after police say an off-duty NYPD detective shot a man trying to break into his home.
Suffolk County Police want your help finding a dognapper.
A Long Island cemetery that messed up by burying people in the wrong plots is now allegedly neglecting to care for gravesites that families say they spent thousands of dollars on.
For individuals with disabilities, finding work can be challenging and heartbreaking. Only 1 in 9 young adults on the autism spectrum have a job.
The cemetery finally called the family to say the woman wrongly buried in Krimsky's plot is being exhumed and moved to her nearby final resting place within Beth Moses Cemetery in a "private religious process."
The man's daughter says it does not make sense how this happened because her family spent about $300,000 over the last 50 years for 18 plots in one area.
Born in 1919, Philip Kahn's twin brother died just weeks later in one of the deadliest pandemics in human history.
Officer Avi Donnenfeld was honored with a proclamation from the people of Suffolk County on Tuesday for his bravery and dedication.
It has been a contentious topic for years and this week lawmakers will decide whether or not to continue the controversial red light camera program.
A teenager was recovering in the hospital on Wednesday after someone shot up a Long Island home earlier in the day.
Suffolk County Police say a woman, 21, and a man, 22, were fatally shot Wednesday night in West Babylon.
The initiative, known as SHARE, allows schools to connect their closed-circuit cameras directly to the Suffolk County Police Department, both inside the headquarters and with cops on beat using tablets.
The restaurant was filled with people eating and working, including some children, when glass suddenly flew everywhere.
Crews worked through the night and have repaired the ruptured water main on Neptune Avenue.
A water main break left streets and homes flooded in West Babylon, Long Island Monday evening.
Federal investigators stormed a residential Long Island home allegedly used to turn out the deadly drug fentanyl, which is driving the overdose epidemic.
A man lost part of his leg Sunday after it got caught in a wood chipper on Long Island.
Two men were killed in a crash in West Babylon, Long Island early Saturday morning, police said.
Investigators believe the suspect in both robberies is the same man targeting stores throughout Suffolk and Nassau counties, including Carvels, Dunkin' Donuts and Subway shops.
A man was arrested following a crash on Long Island this weekend, and was charged with driving while intoxicated with his two young daughters in his vehicle.
It's also sparked an outpouring of help with neighbors, merchants, and strangers trying to replace much of what was lost.
The NYPD has released new pictures of a suspect wanted in a sexual assault late last month in Lower Manhattan.
With the number of Legionnaires' disease cases now at 23, New York City is aggressively testing more than 150 cooling towers on Upper East Side buildings.
Tyler Tolbert tied an MLB record with hits in 12 consecutive plate appearances, finishing 5-for-6 on Tuesday night and powering the Royals to a 16-12 win over the Mets.
Hunter Feduccia and Yandy Diaz hit consecutive home runs in the fourth inning, Ian Seymour struck out 12 and the Rays beat the Yankees 6-4 on Tuesday night.
The mother of the little girl who prosecutors say endured months of torture before her death is now accusing Suffolk County and her school district of failing to protect her.
The NYPD has released new pictures of a suspect wanted in a sexual assault late last month in Lower Manhattan.
With the number of Legionnaires' disease cases now at 23, New York City is aggressively testing more than 150 cooling towers on Upper East Side buildings.
The mother of the little girl who prosecutors say endured months of torture before her death is now accusing Suffolk County and her school district of failing to protect her.
Two Long Island children were burned while trying a viral challenge involving a popular squishy toy, officials say. As a result, the Nassau County fire marshal has issued a warning.
The unstable building in Midtown Manhattan has been issued previous violations during its conversion from the Pfizer building to residential units.
Severe thunderstorms swept through New York and New Jersey on Saturday night, causing damage amid Fourth of July festivities.
The brutal heat wave caused power problems across New York City on Friday.
New York City Thursday tied the record high temperature of 100 degrees set on this date in 1966.
The New York, New Jersey area is dealing with extreme heat as cooling centers, pools, parks and other resources try to keep residents cool.
Dangerously hot weather is beginning in the New York City area, with an Extreme Heat Warning about to go into effect.
Homes and roads were inundated with floodwaters as strong storms swept through the Tri-State Area on Monday.
A roof partially collapsed Monday morning at a BJ's Wholesale Club amid heavy flooding in Ocean Township, N.J.
A whale that surfaced for air slammed into a New Jersey fire department's boat, capsizing it as it headed back from helping with Fourth of July security near New York City.
While the rain has taken place throughout the day, the possibility of thunderstorms in the New York City area will remain for the rest of the night.
A community in Bergen County, New Jersey, was hit hard by Saturday's thunderstorms. Sheer devastation was visible in one Paramus neighborhood.
The mother of the little girl who prosecutors say endured months of torture before her death is now accusing Suffolk County and her school district of failing to protect her.
Two Long Island children were burned while trying a viral challenge involving a popular squishy toy, officials say. As a result, the Nassau County fire marshal has issued a warning.
A little girl was on vacation in Southampton when she was swept away by a creek and drowned in a Long Island bay, according to police.
The FourLeaf Air Show at Jones Beach was canceled Monday as organizers cited weather concerns.
While the rain has taken place throughout the day, the possibility of thunderstorms in the New York City area will remain for the rest of the night.
The mother of the little girl who prosecutors say endured months of torture before her death is now accusing Suffolk County and her school district of failing to protect her.
Brooklyn residents say loose boards and protruding nails on the Coney Island boardwalk have caused serious injuries.
CBS News previously reported President Trump was weighing pardons of a slate of people convicted of emissions and clean air-related violations.
President Trump hasn't committed to a firm number of people who will receive clemency — he's scheduled to have a meeting on pardons Friday afternoon, sources said.
It was not immediately clear how many Delaney Hall detainees were impacted by the air conditioning issue or whether repairs were complete.
A cluster of Legionnaires' disease cases on New York City's Upper East Side is under investigation, health officials say.
Dozens of cyclosporiasis cases were reported across New York state between May 1 and June 16, the CDC says.
Westchester County health officials say people should avoid recreational activities along a stretch of the Hudson River until further notice due to a massive raw sewage discharge.
New Jersey is set to charge companies whose workers have Medicaid health coverage.
A federal judge has temporarily blocked the Justice Department from executing subpoenas in a criminal probe that sought transgender care records for patients treated at New York hospitals.
"Dolly: A True Original Musical" will take viewers on a journey of the singer's life at the St. James Theatre on West 44th Street.
The Empire State Building lit up in blue for Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding Friday night.
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce were married as they celebrated their wedding with hundreds of guests Friday at Madison Square Garden in New York City.
The NYPD has announced street closures around Madison Square Garden for Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding.
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce donated to 20 local and national charities ahead of their wedding Friday.
Tyler Tolbert tied an MLB record with hits in 12 consecutive plate appearances, finishing 5-for-6 on Tuesday night and powering the Royals to a 16-12 win over the Mets.
Hunter Feduccia and Yandy Diaz hit consecutive home runs in the fourth inning, Ian Seymour struck out 12 and the Rays beat the Yankees 6-4 on Tuesday night.
Luis Torrens doubled in two runs with two outs in the 10th inning and the last-place Mets beat the NL East-leading Braves 7-6 on Monday night to split the four-game series.
Belgium defeated the U.S. Men's National Team 4-1 on Monday night in the World Cup round of 16 knockout match in Seattle, ending the Americans' hopes of reaching the quarterfinals for the first time in 24 years.
Cam Schlittler pitched eight innings, José Caballero homered twice and the Yankees beat the Rays 5-1 on Monday night in the opener of a four-game series.
Religious institutions across the country are exploring how their properties can help address the affordable housing crisis, with a Brooklyn development offering a model for blending community needs with faith-based missions.
The Classical Theatre of Harlem's artistic director says Shakespeare's famous tragedy is more relevant today, though audiences can always expect a twist.
Brooklyn residents say loose boards and protruding nails on the Coney Island boardwalk have caused serious injuries.
The World Cup is renewing the call for ferry service from West Harlem.
As children cooled off in a splash pad steps from the empty Red Hook Pool, families in the neighborhood said they are once again waiting for answers about when the public pool will open for the summer.
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.
Police said the man pulled a knife on a 21-year-old woman before raping her on June 27 near West 10th Street and Fifth Avenue in Greenwich Village. CBS News New York's Kristine Johnson reports.
CBS News New York's Lonnie Quinn says hump day will provide a sunny reprieve before another round of storms potentially hits the Tri-State Area later in the week.
The city has made progress testing more than 150 cooling towers on buildings in three impacted zip codes as the number of cases grows to 23. CBS News New York's Naveen Dhaliwal reports.
CBS News New York's Adi Guajardo has the latest on the efforts to stabilize the 37-story building at 235 E. 42nd St., Allen Devlin has more on the evacuations in the area, and Dick Brennan look's at the building's history.
As CBS News New York's Dave Carlin reports, their generosity has inspired "Swifties" to step up, too.
