School Safety Forum Held On Long Island
Educators and security experts came together to discuss everything from installing new cameras, lockdown systems and to remind everyone that if you see something, say something.
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Educators and security experts came together to discuss everything from installing new cameras, lockdown systems and to remind everyone that if you see something, say something.
Under the proposal announced by Republican Majority Leader Dean Skelos, new laws would impose tougher prison sentences for illegal gun possession, using illegal weapons for crimes or taking them on school property.
Sens. Charles Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand have appealed to the Obama administration to prevent illegal guns from being brought to New York and make it far more difficult for the mentally handicapped and criminals to obtain firearms, while protecting law-abiding gun owners.
A spokesman for the family said Monday that Peter Lanza claimed the remains of Adam Lanza. He says there were private arrangements over the weekend, but won't elaborate on what those arrangements were.
The child heard ``conversations, gunfire and screaming'' over Sandy Hook's intercom after someone in the office apparently switched on the system, according to the claim. Pinsky said Saturday he didn't know whether his client saw anyone die.
Some New York City students may soon be getting a lesson in school safety few ever would have imagined.
The pastor of a church in Newtown that was attended by eight of the child victims of the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting has told parishioners that this Christmas Day "is the day we begin everything all over again.''
The unlikely duo said they are dedicating this holiday and the New Year to achieving a national assault weapons ban.
The issue of gun control was again a hot topic on the Sunday morning news programs, more than a week after one of the worst mass school shootings in U.S. history.
Officials hold a series of gun buyback events in New Haven and Bridgeport in the aftermath of the Newtown school massacre.
Ben Wheeler was one of the 20 first graders killed in one of the worst school shooting rampages in U.S. history. Six teachers and other school officials were also killed in the massacre before gunman Adam Lanza fatally shot himself.
In the minutes it took police to respond, Lanza fired enough shots to kill 20 first graders and six teachers and other faculty at the elementary school.
Gov. Dannel P. Malloy gathered with other officials on the steps of the town hall as the bell rang in memory of each life lost at Sandy Hook Elementary School one week ago.
Agents with the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms, assisted by police, raided Riverview Sales at 4 Prospect Hill Road in East Windsor on Thursday evening.
Lawmakwers in Hartford have okayed a quarter of a billion dollars in budget cuts to pare down the deficit. But in the wake of the Newtown massacre, they have steered clear of any cuts to nonprofits which provide care for the mentally challenged.
A neighborhood plumber said in a published report this week that Newtown, Conn., gunman Adam Lanza spent his days in the basement of the house he shared with his mother, playing violent video games amid posters showcasing military equipment.
Mental health providers said they won't be able to sustain any more funding cuts and some may be forced to stop providing critical services to those most vulnerable.
Dr. H. Wayne Carver said he wants to know if there is any identifiable disease associated with the behavior of the gunman, Adam Lanza.
Congressmen are questioning their positions, sporting goods stores are suspending sales and the White House is starting to list the kinds of measures President Barack Obama favors.
The darkness and rain Tuesday night could not keep hundreds from the Naugatuck Town Green, where they huddled with candles to praise the life of Sandy Hook Elementary School principal Dawn Hochsprung.
Under tight and extra security, thousands of Newtown students returned to the schools serving the widespread area on Tuesday after classes were canceled district-wide on Monday.
They're wrapping Christmas gifts for surviving siblings, and they're raising money to help cover whatever expenses the victims' families might need.
The AR-15 is the most popular rifle in America with more than three million Americans owning one. Dick's Sporting Goods says it's suspending sales of modern rifles nationwide because the shooting in Newtown.
The governor's office has previously ruled out tax hikes as a way to raise revenue. Clinic psychologist Dr. Philip Guzman worried some of the cuts may come from programs that offer help to those with mental health and developmental problems.
Dr. Patricia Saunders, a clinical and forensic psychologists, stopped by The Couch to try and explain the mindset of a killer.
Festivities begin before Christmas Day as families celebrate the Feast of the Seven Fishes.
A new course at Albert Einstein College of Medicine in the Bronx aims to help medical students understand the community they serve.
People living in one Harlem apartment building say they are freezing as they await a new boiler system.
The MTA says much of the revenue it expects to get from congestion pricing will go towards solving subway station accessibility issues.
A holiday tradition continues Tuesday night as thousands are expected to attend Christmas Eve mass at St. Patrick's Cathedral in Midtown.
A new course at Albert Einstein College of Medicine in the Bronx aims to help medical students understand the community they serve.
People living in one Harlem apartment building say they are freezing as they await a new boiler system.
The MTA says much of the revenue it expects to get from congestion pricing will go towards solving subway station accessibility issues.
A holiday tradition continues Tuesday night as thousands are expected to attend Christmas Eve mass at St. Patrick's Cathedral in Midtown.
A judge has ordered the bankrupt Harborside in Port Washington back to the negotiating table to address millions owed to residents.
Some light snow is moving through NYC and the surrounding New York and New Jersey area today, just in time for Christmas Eve.
New York City congestion pricing cleared late legal challenges in Manhattan and Rockland County, keeping it on track to start Jan. 5, 2025.
NYC is facing the coldest weather in a while, and New York and New Jersey could be in for a White Christmas with snow on the way.
Don't let the sunny skies fool you as dangerously cold weather settles into New York, New Jersey and Connecticut.
Expect jam-packed airports and highways in the New York City area as the holiday travel season kicks into high gear.
Festivities begin before Christmas Day as families celebrate the Feast of the Seven Fishes.
Some light snow is moving through NYC and the surrounding New York and New Jersey area today, just in time for Christmas Eve.
Some residents in Central New Jersey say their water still has an odd taste and odor, forcing them to drink bottled water this holiday season.
Issues continued on the rails on Monday as Amtrak riders tried to get to their holiday destinations.
The sole winner of a $1.13 billion Mega Millions jackpot has begun the process of collecting the prize, the New Jersey Lottery said Monday.
A judge has ordered the bankrupt Harborside in Port Washington back to the negotiating table to address millions owed to residents.
New York City congestion pricing cleared late legal challenges in Manhattan and Rockland County, keeping it on track to start Jan. 5, 2025.
Funding for the World Trade Center Health Program past 2027 was excluded from the federal budget on Friday as Congress scrambled to avert a government shutdown.
Don't let the sunny skies fool you as dangerously cold weather settles into New York, New Jersey and Connecticut.
Expect jam-packed airports and highways in the New York City area as the holiday travel season kicks into high gear.
Former President Bill Clinton remains in "good spirits," a spokesman said.
New York City congestion pricing cleared late legal challenges in Manhattan and Rockland County, keeping it on track to start Jan. 5, 2025.
President Biden is granting clemency to 37 of the 40 federal inmates facing death sentences. Their sentences will be commuted to life in prison without the possibility of parole.
A report by the House Ethics Committee found former Rep. Matt Gaetz paid multiple women, including a 17-year-old girl, for sex.
Funding for the World Trade Center Health Program past 2027 was excluded from the federal budget on Friday as Congress scrambled to avert a government shutdown.
A new course at Albert Einstein College of Medicine in the Bronx aims to help medical students understand the community they serve.
A woman who lost her jaw after being caught in a crossfire in Ukraine can smile again thanks to transformative surgery in New York.
Some 13 oz. bags of Lay's Classic Potato Chips may contain an undeclared allergen, according to the snack company.
New York Congressman-elect George Latimer expects "major pushback" to Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s potential vaccine policy if he heads Donald Trump's Health and Human Services Department.
A breakthrough treatment is making a huge difference for stroke survivors, improving hand and arm function, and their quality of life.
Just shy of his 70th birthday, Denzel Washington has a new line to add to an already impressive résumé.
Sean "Diddy" Combs was back in federal court in Lower Manhattan on Wednesday for a pretrial hearing.
A spokesperson for Foxx said that he had to get stitches after he was hit in the face by a glass thrown from someone else in the restaurant.
Sean "Diddy" Combs filed a motion Friday to dismiss his appeal for bail, meaning he will stay in jail until his trial on sex trafficking charges in May 2025.
Jamie Foxx opened up about why he was hospitalized for several weeks in April 2023.
Rasmus Dahlin had four assists and the Sabres stopped a 13-game slide by routing the Islanders 7-1 on Monday night.
Karl-Anthony Towns and OG Anunoby combined for 62 points in the Knicks' fourth straight win, 139-125 over the Raptors on Monday night.
Bam Adebayo scored 17 of his 23 points in the second half and the Heat snapped a three-game skid with a 110-95 win over the Nets on Monday night.
The Devils pounded the Rangers 5-0 on Monday, sending New York to its 13th loss in its last 17 games.
Pitcher Sean Manaea is set to return to the New York Mets on a 3-year, $75 million contract, a person familiar with the deal says.
People living in one Harlem apartment building say they are freezing as they await a new boiler system.
Local residents are at odds with the Forest Hills Stadium concert venue over what they say is excessive noise.
Clients of the Emma L. Bowen Center's Rainbow Clubhouse and substance abuse recovery programs participated in a photography project to share positive perspectives.
As Hanukkah approaches, the Brooklyn organization is in a race against time to deliver gifts to children battling illnesses.
Mets owner Steve Cohen's Metropolitan Park casino complex proposal has picked up steam after gaining the Queens borough president's approval.
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.
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."
CBS News New York's Dan Rice takes a flight in Chopper 2 to check out holiday lights across New York City and the Tri-State Area.
Earlier this month, Santa and Mrs. Claus made a stop at White Plains Hospital's NICU.
Festivities are beginning before Christmas Day as families celebrate the Feast of the Seven Fishes. CBS News New York's Kristie Keleshian reports.
The Broadway musical "Elf" is breaking box office records at the Marquis Theatre.
When visiting a doctor, we all want to be treated by an expert, but also someone who is compassionate and understands the community they serve. As CBS News New York's Jenna DeAngelis explains, that's the mission behind a new course at Albert Einstein College of Medicine that all its aspiring doctors must take.
