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Brentwood Man Gets Time Served, Probation After Pleading Guilty To Smothering Mother
Juan Gonzalez was sentenced to six months time served and five years' probation after admitting that he smothered his 98-year-old mother, Teresa Astete, last June.
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Juan Gonzalez was sentenced to six months time served and five years' probation after admitting that he smothered his 98-year-old mother, Teresa Astete, last June.
Police on Long Island are investigating the death of a 21-year-old man who was struck and killed by a hit-and-run driver after his car had broken down.
A woman's body found by a jogger in Manorville appears to have been in the wooded area for "at least a week," Suffolk County police said today.
Police say that, over a six-week period, three people were making a mess, vandalizing fences and spray painting commercial property in both Deer Park and Brentwood.
Chief Roy Gross said a witness saw a man in his early to mid 20s dump a red cardboard box with the remains of a female Pomeranian dog on the corner of Brentwood Road and 18th Avenue on Feb. 29.
They allegedly wore masks and brandished handguns and knives. On Monday, charges were levied in a string of violent armed robberies on Long Island. Homeowners and store owners said there is relief now that five people have been put behind bars.
Authorities pulled over tanker trucks just off the Long Island Expressway that they suspected were transporting under taxed fuel onto Long Island.
The owner of the HealthMart pharmacy in Brentwood says over $15,000 in cash was stolen.
Police said 32-year-old Michael Maglione was arrested Monday after failing a roadside inspection in Brentwood.
Samantha Garvey found out she didn't make the cut to become a finalist in the Intel Science Talent Search, but did get to watch President Obama's State of the Union address in Washington D.C. as Rep. Steve Israel's guest.
Three weeks ago Suffolk County police officer Angela Ferrara helped save a man's life after he fell from a balcony at a theatre in Huntington.
The accolades continue for a homeless Brentwood High School senior who's a semifinalist in a the prestigious Intel Science Talent Search.
Brentwood High School senior Samantha Garvey, who is a semifinalist in the prestigious Intel Science Talent Search, will be getting a home in Bay Shore where she'll live with her twin sisters, brother and parents.
Samantha Garvey has good reason to be the recipient of high fives and congratulations from the faculty and students in the hallways at Brentwood High School.
Rodeo organizers said 24-year-old Rigoberto Flores of Brentwood, N.Y. was killed when he was thrown and fatally injured by a bull on Sunday.
Police have arrested Ricardo Romero-Flores on murder charges in connection with the death of William Hernandez whose body was found inside a burning home.
The former dean of a New York middle school has pleaded guilty to a criminal sex act with a 14-year-old boy.
One Long Island town is banding together to turn an emotional loss of life into a lesson of swimming survival.
U.S. marshals detained Hotson Neree, of Brentwood, who is accused of carjacking two men in Connecticut at gunpoint has been charged with home invasion, robbery, kidnapping with a firearm and other crimes.
Police say they got a 911 call about a fight outside the business and when they arrived, they found aman dead from head trauma.
Police say a 69-year-old man tried to kill himself after suffocating his mother on Long Island.
A passing motorist spotted the body lying against the curb on Nimitz Avenue between Bradley and Merrill streets at about 6 a.m. last Thursday.
Veterans of all ages lined up in Brentwood, Long Island on Friday morning to get some much-needed assistance.
A mailbox and for sale sign were all that remained after an explosion Easter Sunday morning razed a house on Long Island.
A home in Brentwood exploded on Sunday morning in Suffolk County, sources said.
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An MTA bus crashed into a Burger King overnight in Kensington, Brooklyn.
The NYC area will continue to see humid and cloudy weather today, before our Pick of the Week arrives tomorrow.
The Dallas-based airline is putting an end to its open seating policy, will begin offering premium seating and is introducing redeye flight options.
This is what you need to know about when the 2024 Paris Olympics start and end, along with key games and events on the schedule.
An MTA bus crashed into a Burger King overnight in Kensington, Brooklyn.
The NYC area will continue to see humid and cloudy weather today, before our Pick of the Week arrives tomorrow.
A potential explosive device was found outside a Harlem police station house Wednesday afternoon.
Veteran quarterback Aaron Rodgers said Wednesday the Jets' goal this season is reaching the Super Bowl.
Tom Thibodeau, a two-time coach of the year, agrees to three-year contract extension with Knicks.
The NYC area will continue to see humid and cloudy weather today, before our Pick of the Week arrives tomorrow.
Another day means another round of showers for the New York City area, but there's hope around the corner.
NYC's unsettled weather continues today, with rain showers in the forecast through Thursday.
Lawmakers in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut are flocking to Vice President Kamala Harris' side.
New York's weather calls for a cloudy day Monday, with rising humidity and increasing shower chances.
The NYC area will continue to see humid and cloudy weather today, before our Pick of the Week arrives tomorrow.
A police detective was shot Wednesday night while serving a warrant in Rahway, New Jersey.
Palestinian youth held a news conference at a community center in New Jersey condemning Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's visit to the United States Wednesday.
President Joe Biden intervened Wednesday after NJ Transit's negotiations with the union representing engineers stalled.
Veteran quarterback Aaron Rodgers said Wednesday the Jets' goal this season is reaching the Super Bowl.
Jacqueline Franchetti has been trying to get "Kyra's Law" passed for eight years, but keeps running into Albany roadblocks.
The Jets will hold their first training camp workouts on Wednesday in Florham Park, New Jersey.
A small plane crashed Monday at MacArthur Airport on Long Island, killing pilot Christopher Kucera and his passenger, Zachary Hatcher.
Here's what New York leaders are saying about President Joe Biden's decision to end his reelection bid.
Humidity levels will climb and temperatures will reach the mid to upper 80s in the Tri-State Area on Sunday.
President Biden said it's been the privilege of his life to serve the country for over 50 years.
Kamala Harris' campaign appears to be casting a wide net to find a VP, vetting a large number of potential running mates.
Thousands of protesters descended on Washington, chanting "Free, Free Palestine," and some tried to block streets ahead of Netanyahu's speech.
As the internet buzzes about Kamala Harris and her "brat summer," NYC Mayor Eric Adams has some advice for the likely Democratic nominee: Be herself.
New bus routes are coming to Queens, and riders have a chance to weigh in on the plan tonight. Here's why it's facing pushback.
State records show the fund is facing a projected shortfall of $3 billion, and that shortfall is impacting the children.
At least seven people in New York have been sickened in a listeria outbreak linked to deli meats.
A warning of a Listeria monocytogenes outbreak affecting 12 states, including Pennsylvania, New Jersey and New York, was issued by the CDC Friday afternoon linking infections to sliced meat at deli counters.
Physical effects of heat waves, like heat stroke, are widely known. But scientists are now sounding the alarm on psychological consequences of extremely high temperatures.
At least two cases of measles have been found in people staying at a New York City-run shelter for migrants in Brooklyn.
Billy Joel performs the last concert of his MSG residency tonight in NYC. See how to get tickets, and how much they're going to cost you.
An album of dark songs recorded in a bedroom at his rented farmhouse in 1982, reflecting the upheaval in his life in-between "The River" and "Born in the U.S.A.," helped solidify Springsteen's status as one of music's most soulful voices.
A new sculpture featuring the likeness of one of hip-hop's first DJs plays a specially curated mix, powered by solar panels.
Prosecutors have been preparing to retry the disgraced movie mogul since the New York Court of Appeals overturned his 2020 rape conviction.
The Kennedy Center named its 2024 Honorees Thursday morning. They include Harlem's historic Apollo Theater, the first institution to ever receive the honor.
This is what you need to know about when the 2024 Paris Olympics start and end, along with key games and events on the schedule.
Pete Alonso, Francisco Lindor and Tyrone Taylor homered off Gerrit Cole, Lindor added a three-run shot against the bullpen and the New York Mets routed the Yankees 12-3 to sweep the season Subway Series for the first time since 2013.
Veteran quarterback Aaron Rodgers said Wednesday the Jets' goal this season is reaching the Super Bowl.
Tom Thibodeau, a two-time coach of the year, agrees to three-year contract extension with Knicks.
The IOC also voted on Wednesday to name the French Alps as the host of the 2030 Winter Games.
The Fordham Business Improvement District in the Bronx said they're offering 10 businesses security improvement grants of up to $1,500 to fortify their shops.
Queens resident Lou Harris is on a mission to make the sport of surfing more inclusive.
City Parks Foundation's Coastal Classrooms is providing educational programs for middle school students.
The situation for a NYCHA tenant has gone from bad to worse after ankle-deep water inundated her Brooklyn apartment during a storm.
A new sculpture featuring the likeness of one of hip-hop's first DJs plays a specially curated mix, powered by solar panels.
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.
Julie Chen Moonves, host of "Big Brother" joins CBS New York to talk about season 26 of "Big Brother" and what fans can expect.
Linda Meyers, Women's Life Coach and Founder of Cook In Tuscany joins CBS New York to discuss why she moved to Tuscany to retire and why women should embrace living their life despite their age.
Rossilynne Culgan, Things to Do Editor at Time Out New York joins CBS New York to discuss places to watch the Olympic Games in New York City.
Dr. Elizabeth Henry, a board-certified pediatrician, parent coach, and author, "You Are Not A Bad Parent" joins CBS New York to give parents tips on how to make sure their teenagers gets the sleep they need.
The federal government released a report on economic growth for the second quarter. Business Analyst Jill Schlesinger discusses what this means for the financial future of the next few months.