Nassau County Police mourn officer killed in crash
Nassau County Patricia Espinosa, 42, was on her way to work when she was struck by a driver who has since been charged with DWI and running a red light. CBS News New York's Carolyn Gusoff reports.
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Nassau County Patricia Espinosa, 42, was on her way to work when she was struck by a driver who has since been charged with DWI and running a red light. CBS News New York's Carolyn Gusoff reports.
An off-duty Nassau County police officer was killed in a car crash with an alleged drunk driver Saturday morning, police say.
An off-duty Nassau County police officer was killed in a car crash with an alleged drunk driver Saturday morning, police say.
Fire departments across New York are warning about a "historic collapse" in volunteer firefighter staffing, which they say is causing a public safety crisis.
Long Island's volunteer firefighter ranks are shrinking to what officials call crisis levels, but any potential fix will take a change in the law. CBS News New York's Carolyn Gusoff reports.
Temporary protected status for more than 350,000 Haitian nationals is set to expire next week because the Trump administration says Haiti is safe to return to.
Temporary protected status has allowed Haitians to live and work legally for years in the U.S., including many in Gillen's district on Long Island. CBS News New York's Carolyn Gusoff reports.
Roger McGovern, a retired NYPD sergeant, walked about a mile through the brutal cold and snow to clear a path for parishioners, his family said. CBS News New York's Jennifer Bisram reports.
As CBS News New York's Carolyn Gusoff reports, the problem has been building for years, but the Floral Park Volunteer Fire Department actually folding is a first for Nassau County.
CBS News New York's John Dias reports how dozens of kids in the Hempstead area are able to feel the magic of the season.
A Long Island octogenarian received a rare and life-changing operation to get her mobility back after a bad fall. CBS News New York's Carolyn Gusoff reports.
Today is a First Alert Weather Day as heavy rain and 50-60 mph wind gusts cause coastal flooding, downed trees and power outages.
Dangerously high winds and coastal flooding could mean power outages and impassable roads on Long Island. CBS News New York's Elijah Westbrook reports.
As CBS News New York's Carolyn Gusoff reports, advanced DNA and a discarded drinking straw cracked the decades-long case.
The car appeared to plow into the garage of a home on East Broadway in Woodmere just before 3 a.m. Thursday.
The car appeared to plow into the garage of the home in Woodmere, Nassau County.
The Nassau County Guardians Association, along with the nonprofit Simply Sisters, held a holiday toy giveaway for kids in Rockville Centre on Wednesday.
Students at a Nassau County elementary school made over 1,000 holiday cards for law enforcement officers.
Three people, including an 11-year-old, were hospitalized after a car crossed over the middle lane and struck another car, Nassau County Police said.
Glen Cove has become the first community in Nassau County to ban the smoking of marijuana in public spaces. Offenders will face fines starting Jan. 1, officials said.
Offenders will face fines starting Jan. 1, officials said. CBS News New York's Jennifer McLogan reports.
Blakeman, the two-term Nassau County executive, formally launched his 2026 campaign for governor of New York early Tuesday morning.
The Nassau County executive officially announced his candidacy on Tuesday and will next take on upstate Rep. Elise Stefanik in next year's Republican primary. CBS News New York's Marcia Kramer reports.
The Nassau County executive formally launched his 2026 campaign with a video message early Tuesday morning. CBS News New York's Marcia Kramer has the political reaction.
Republican Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman is entering the 2026 New York governor's race, sources tell CBS News New York.
The war in Iran means sticker shock for consumers who buy oil for heat and hot water. The average cost of heating oil in New York is 11% higher than a year ago.
A chilling cold case that goes back 52 years has been solved on Long Island, police say. DNA technology linked a former Oceanside sanitation worker to Barbara Waldman's 1974 murder.
Two of New Jersey's biggest cities, Jersey City and Newark, are joining a push to bring FIFA World Cup celebrations to local streets.
It was an emotional day in Queens Criminal Court as Det. Jonathan Diller's family and NYPD colleagues watched police-worn body camera footage of his shooting.
Giants co-owners Steve, Laurie and Jonathan Tisch want to transfer their shares of the NFL club to their children's trusts, according to a league memo obtained by The Associated Press.
The war in Iran means sticker shock for consumers who buy oil for heat and hot water. The average cost of heating oil in New York is 11% higher than a year ago.
A chilling cold case that goes back 52 years has been solved on Long Island, police say. DNA technology linked a former Oceanside sanitation worker to Barbara Waldman's 1974 murder.
It was an emotional day in Queens Criminal Court as Det. Jonathan Diller's family and NYPD colleagues watched police-worn body camera footage of his shooting.
Giants co-owners Steve, Laurie and Jonathan Tisch want to transfer their shares of the NFL club to their children's trusts, according to a league memo obtained by The Associated Press.
Warmer weather has melted our frozen waterways, but that's giving rise to unusual hazards. The unusually cold winter uprooted docks, and sent debris into the bays and the Long Island Sound.
Showers and a few thunderstorms are expected to develop in the afternoon and evening as the warm weather continues across the Tri-State Area.
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.
Two of New Jersey's biggest cities, Jersey City and Newark, are joining a push to bring FIFA World Cup celebrations to local streets.
Giants co-owners Steve, Laurie and Jonathan Tisch want to transfer their shares of the NFL club to their children's trusts, according to a league memo obtained by The Associated Press.
A dog missing for two years has been reunited with its Texas family after being found in New Jersey.
Showers and a few thunderstorms are expected to develop in the afternoon and evening as the warm weather continues across the Tri-State Area.
New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill, on the job for a little over a month, called for major cuts during her first budget address Tuesday.
A chilling cold case that goes back 52 years has been solved on Long Island, police say. DNA technology linked a former Oceanside sanitation worker to Barbara Waldman's 1974 murder.
Warmer weather has melted our frozen waterways, but that's giving rise to unusual hazards. The unusually cold winter uprooted docks, and sent debris into the bays and the Long Island Sound.
Showers and a few thunderstorms are expected to develop in the afternoon and evening as the warm weather continues across the Tri-State Area.
A tiny home in Selden on Long Island is on the market for almost $330,000, but with no bedroom.
A Long Island mother accused of driving while impaired in a 2024 wrong-way crash that killed her son 9-year-old son on the Southern State Parkway has been found not competent to stand trial, the Suffolk County DA's office confirmed Tuesday.
About 30 U.S. service members remained hospitalized Tuesday after an Iranian drone strike in Kuwait.
New York City's minimum wage could climb to $30 per hour in the coming years. The proposal in the City Council stands to benefit of a lot of people, but there has also been significant pushback.
New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill, on the job for a little over a month, called for major cuts during her first budget address Tuesday.
The Albany budget battle that could test whether New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani has to raise property taxes began Tuesday with the state Senate and Assembly unveiling their initial wish lists.
Carl Schurz Park near Gracie Mansion was evacuated Tuesday as police investigated a suspicious package. It comes after two teens were arrested for an attempted "an act of ISIS-inspired terrorism."
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.
Two of New Jersey's biggest cities, Jersey City and Newark, are joining a push to bring FIFA World Cup celebrations to local streets.
Giants co-owners Steve, Laurie and Jonathan Tisch want to transfer their shares of the NFL club to their children's trusts, according to a league memo obtained by The Associated Press.
Just as anticipated, St. John's and UConn turned the Big East regular season into a two-team race. Maybe they're headed for one more heavyweight clash in the finals of the conference tournament.
Mathew Barzal scored in overtime to cap the Islanders' rally from a three-goal deficit for a 4-3 win over the Blues on Tuesday night.
Jalen Duren scored 26 points, Cade Cunningham had 21 points and 15 assists, and the Pistons hammered the Nets 138-100 on Tuesday night.
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.
A vacant house collapsed in Newark, New Jersey, overnight.
A pedestrian was struck by a driver and killed Wednesday in Queens.
A memo was reportedly sent to the NFL saying Steve Tisch and his siblings are asking that their ownership stakes in the team be placed in a trust for their children. It comes about a month after Tisch's name was linked to Jeffrey Epstein. CBS News New York's Otis Livingston reports.
The war in Iran means sticker shock for consumers who buy oil for heat and hot water. The average cost of heating oil in New York is 11% higher than a year ago. CBS News New York's Tony Aiello reports.
Cherry blossoms in bloom are Mother Nature's signal that spring is in full swing. CBS News New York's Vanessa Murdock headed to Branch Brook Park in New Jersey to get the peak bloom forecast.
