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65 Long Island beaches are under a swimming advisory. See the list.
Long Island health officials say the beaches could have higher levels of bacteria because of storm water runoff from Monday's thunderstorms.
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Long Island health officials say the beaches could have higher levels of bacteria because of storm water runoff from Monday's thunderstorms.
A Long Island school district is under fire after the parents of a 15-year-old boy with autism claim a teacher tied their son to a chair with rope.
Karla and Carlos Diaz are suing a Long Island school district for $3 million after a teacher allegedly tied their 15-year-old son to a chair. CBS New York's Jennifer McLogan reports.
The 911 emergency system in Nassau County went down Monday afternoon, officials said.
The 911 emergency system in Nassau County went down Monday afternoon, officials said.
Eight Cricket World Cup matches will be held at Nassau County's International Cricket Stadium in June 2024.
There's an intense debate on whether to arm school security after Farmingdale schools became the latest on Long Island to plan to hire armed guards.
There's an intense debate on whether to arm school security after Farmingdale schools became the latest on Long Island to plan to hire armed guards. CBS New York's Jennifer McLogan reports.
Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman is not afraid to take controversial stands. Watch the full interview with CBS New York's Marcia Kramer on "The Point."
Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman, lawyer and political expert J.C. Polanco and Harry Siegel, senior editor of "The City," discuss the latest in New York politics with CBS New York's Marcia Kramer.
The Nassau County executive isn't afraid to push the envelope as he runs one of the most affluent areas of New York. Watch Marcia Kramer's interview with Bruce Blakeman on "The Point."
Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman's executive order banning transgender athletes from playing women's and girl's sports at county-owned facilities has been struck down by a judge. CBS New York's John Dias reports.
A judge on Friday struck down Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman's order banning transgender athletes from female sports at county-run facilities. CBS New York's Lori Bordonaro reports.
A New York Supreme Court judge has struck down Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman's executive order banning transgender athletes from playing women's and girl's sports at county-owned facilities.
The Nassau County Supreme Court has struck down County Executive Bruce Blakeman's executive order banning transgender athletes from playing women's and girl's sports at county-owned facilities.
Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman is defending his decision to create what some people are calling a citizens militia of retired law enforcement and members of the armed services to augment local police in times of emergencies. To see the full interview, watch "The Point with Marcia Kramer" at 11:30 a.m. Sunday.
The New York state Department of Environmental Conservation is overseeing the cleanup of oil drums fond underground at the Bethpage Community Park in Nassau County.
An investigation is underway after six people were shot in a home in Westbury on Friday night.
Millions of birds are migrating north this spring, but many may not survive the journey because they'll crash into windows.
The Nassau Community College campus in Uniondale is suddenly without any cafeteria, cafe or snack bar, leaving vending machines as the only option for 12,000 students.
Many New Yorkers fear more fallout from escalating tensions between Israel and Iran. For now, there's extra police outside Jewish institutions as all pray for a peaceful future.
Many New Yorkers fear more fallout from escalating tensions between Israel and Iran. CBS New York's Lisa Rozner reports.
A judge has tossed out a lawsuit from Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman over his decision to ban transgender athletes from playing at county-owned facilities.
A federal judge has tossed out a lawsuit from Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman who had been looking to stop a challenge from New York Attorney General Letitia James over his decision to ban transgender women from playing sports at county-owned facilities.
A Long Island police officer was honored Wednesday for saving a neighbor who was trapped inside his burning home.
Our streak of beautiful weekend weather continues today! Enjoy it because next week is looking hazy, hot and humid.
Yankees ace Gerrit Cole struck out 10 batters in a Triple-A game, perhaps the final hurdle before he joins New York's rotation for the first time in 2024.
The Hall of Fame player has been the last 24 years working as a studio analyst for TNT and on Friday he announced that next season will be his last on TV.
Alex Verdugo had a two-run homer and four RBIs in his return to Fenway Park, and Luis Gil struck out six as the New York Yankees beat the Boston Red Sox 8-1.
J.D. Martinez hit a two-run double, Edwin Díaz converted his first save chance since coming off the injured list and the New York Mets held off the San Diego Padres 2-1 on Friday night.
Our streak of beautiful weekend weather continues today! Enjoy it because next week is looking hazy, hot and humid.
A new report shows the number of people who are experiencing homelessness and living on New York City streets continues to go up.
A Brooklyn senator wants the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program to switch to using cards with chip technology to help combat theft through card-skimming devices.
A hot-button issue in Brooklyn has candidates divided ahead of New York's Primary Election -- the McGuinness Boulevard Redesign Project.
Karen Ramsey's signature appears on a real estate document dated September 1981 - more than a year after police say she disappeared.
Our streak of beautiful weekend weather continues today! Enjoy it because next week is looking hazy, hot and humid.
Strong to severe thunderstorms moved into the New York area late Friday afternoon.
Dan Hurley says he asked himself where he belongs when considering whether to accept an offer to coach the Los Angeles Lakers or stay at UConn.
Many of the survivors of the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting are graduating from Newtown High School Wednesday.
Sunday afternoon will shape up nicely once the rain clears!
Our streak of beautiful weekend weather continues today! Enjoy it because next week is looking hazy, hot and humid.
Police in Florham Park, New Jersey are warning residents about robbers who may be using Wi-Fi jammers to stop victims from using their phones to call for help.
Strong to severe thunderstorms moved into the New York area late Friday afternoon.
The Secret Service is involved, and a Philadelphia city councilmember wants to see an investigation into the thefts.
A grand jury has declined to indict the principal of a New Jersey high school on a charge of endangering the welfare of a child.
Our streak of beautiful weekend weather continues today! Enjoy it because next week is looking hazy, hot and humid.
A 15-year-old boy has been arrested in connection to a Long Beach shooting that left another teenager injured Thursday.
At least one person was injured in a shooting in Long Beach on Thursday. Police say it happened as a massive crowd of young adults was being dispersed from the beach and boardwalk.
Gov. Hochul and Mayor Adams are among the New York elected officials who want the anti-mask law brought back to stop antisemitic protesters.
It's graduation season, and one senior on Long Island stands out. He's at the top of his class and is off to New York University -- and he's only 12 years old.
A hot-button issue in Brooklyn has candidates divided ahead of New York's Primary Election -- the McGuinness Boulevard Redesign Project.
Jurors could find the senator's strategy of pinning the blame on his wife offensive, legal experts say.
The Supreme Court ruled 6-3 that the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives exceeded its authority when it issued the rule outlawing bump stocks.
Hundreds of people are now suing the New York City Department of Correction after they were allegedly abused at juvenile detention facilities.
Gov. Hochul and Mayor Adams are among the New York elected officials who want the anti-mask law brought back to stop antisemitic protesters.
Former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo's handling of COVID in nursing homes was under scrutiny Tuesday in Washington, D.C.
Caring for aging parents can be stressful, expensive and tough to balance with a full-time job. But some couples in the so-called "sandwich generation" say there is a silver lining.
Health regulators says consumers should avoid eating shellfish from two states because they may contain paralytic toxins.
New York is expanding access to doula services and becoming the first in the nation to give mothers 20 hours paid time off for prenatal care.
There has been one reported case of a new sexually transmitted form of ringworm in New York City, health officials say.
Kensington Palace releases a new photo of Kate as the Princess of Wales offers an update on her cancer treatment and announces a step back into public life.
From theater legends to first-time performers, there have been many high points to this busy Broadway season.
Fans at her concerts last weekend danced so hard they generated seismic activity that was felt nearly four miles away from Murrayfield Stadium.
It'll be wiener take all when Joey Chestnut, the Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest champion banned from the contest this year, faces off with former champion Takeru Kobayashi on Netflix.
Alamo Drafthouse, which emerged from the pandemic after filing for bankruptcy, will see its 35 theaters remain open under Sony Pictures deal.
Yankees ace Gerrit Cole struck out 10 batters in a Triple-A game, perhaps the final hurdle before he joins New York's rotation for the first time in 2024.
The Hall of Fame player has been the last 24 years working as a studio analyst for TNT and on Friday he announced that next season will be his last on TV.
Alex Verdugo had a two-run homer and four RBIs in his return to Fenway Park, and Luis Gil struck out six as the New York Yankees beat the Boston Red Sox 8-1.
J.D. Martinez hit a two-run double, Edwin Díaz converted his first save chance since coming off the injured list and the New York Mets held off the San Diego Padres 2-1 on Friday night.
NYCFC (9-6-2) had its five-game win streak snapped and lost for just the second time in its last 10 outings.
A hot-button issue in Brooklyn has candidates divided ahead of New York's Primary Election -- the McGuinness Boulevard Redesign Project.
The Harlem restaurant 67 Orange Street is stirring up some special cocktails ahead of the Juneteenth holiday.
CBS New York's Elle McLogan visited one Queens tavern that is participating in Juneteenth NY's Restaurant Crawl.
In October, CBS New York reported on the Magnolia Tree Earth Center's fight to restore its historic home.
As part of its 90th anniversary celebration, Harlem's historic venue honored Kenneth "Babyface" Edmonds on Monday.
Tens of thousands of people flooded Manhattan streets on June 2, 2024 for the 60th annual Israel Day on Fifth Parade.
The Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore collapsed early Tuesday, March 26 after a column was struck by a container ship that reportedly lost power, sending vehicles and people into the Patapsco River.
The 50th Annual Village Halloween Parade drew massive crowds, celebrating the theme "Upside/Down:Inside/OUT."
As much of the northeast experiences heavy rains, parts of New York City are beginning to flood.
Thousands of people flooded Union Square on Friday for a PlayStation giveaway promoted by livestreamer Kai Cenat.
Dr. Harry Cohen, a psychologist and life coach, says smiling is a small thing we can do to brighten someone's day.
Craig Allen has the Tri-State Area's latest First Alert Forecast on CBS2 News This Morning.
Special events are happening all weekend before Juneteenth on Wednesday. CBS New York's Alecia Reid reports.
Immigration has once again become a key issue in the 2024 campaign as President Biden and former President Trump have weekend events scheduled. CBS New York's Wendy Gillette reports.
More than 100 firefighters responded to the overnight house fire in Queens.