Long Island man accused of plot to kidnap, torture and kill former business associate
A Long Island man allegedly plotted to hire a hitman to kidnap, torture and kill a former business associate, prosecutors said Monday.
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A Long Island man allegedly plotted to hire a hitman to kidnap, torture and kill a former business associate, prosecutors said Monday.
Long Island police said Steven Schwally, 64, was drunk and speeding when he crashed an SUV into a nail salon Friday, killing an off-duty NYPD officer and three other people.
CBS New York's Michael George caught up with the 5-year-old who was sharpening his skills for his new high-tech prosthetic.
AAA says nearly 49 million Americans will be hitting the roads, which is up slightly from last year.
AAA predicts today will be the busiest day on the roads this holiday season, with more than 49 million Americans getting behind the wheel. CBS New York's John Dias is live at the Long Island welcome center in Dix Hills.
Will Jennings was working as a volunteer, mapping Australian bush fires.
It's been a whirlwind year for the student from West Hollow Middle School.
They say administrators at the junior prom were more concerned with whether Arianna Varghese took drugs.
A Long Island family is pleading for accountability after they say their daughter nearly died at her junior prom and, instead of rendering aid to their daughter, the school questioned her about drug abuse. CBS2's Jennifer McLogan reports.
Pavement consultants say the mild winter did not lessen pothole damage.
The couple says someone is speeding recklessly around New York City school zones in a car with their stolen plate.
The Long Island couple has gotten more than 100 speeding tickets from New York City. But they say they're not the ones racking up the fines, CBS2's Jennifer McLogan reports.
A driver and three passengers were rescued after a vehicle crashed, overturned and caught fire in Dix Hills.
Three years ago, Armindo Reis, a 74-year-old widower, was found shot to death in the kitchen of his Dix Hills home.
Police on Long Island want help to solve a mysterious cold case.
An army of volunteer chefs are cooking up hearty meals for families in need across the nation. Hundreds are on Long Island.
While the sticker prices of electric vehicles may be higher than gas-run cars, New York State and utilities are offering buyers big incentives.
It happened at around 1:30 p.m. Wednesday near Exit 51 in Dix Hills.
An electrifying rendition of the Star-Spangled Banner by a 17-year-old Long Islander wowed the nation before the Kansas City Chiefs played the Buffalo Bills.
They were last seen leaving their home in Dix Hills for a doctor's appointment, but they never returned.
The woman's husband, who was not home at the time, says they're lucky help arrived in time.
Otsego Elementary School in Dix Hills turned purple for Moebius Syndrome Awareness Day.
Police say around 7 a.m. shots were fired at the two houses on Woodedge Drive in Dix Hills.
Suffolk County police said Armindo Reis suffered a gunshot wound.
The mannequin was wearing a sweatshirt, sunglasses, hat and jeans and was seated in the front passenger seat.
Dangerously cold weather is gripping the Tri-State with little relief as the frigid temperatures continue into the weekend.
What should #ClubCalvi read next? Vote for "The Unwritten Rules of Magic" by Harper Ross, "Just Watch Me" by Lior Torenberg, or "A Beast Slinks Toward Beijing" by Alice Evelyn Yang.
There's no end in sight for the New York City nurses strike, which has stretched into its second week. Mayor Zohran Mamdani and Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders are expected to join nurses on the picket line today.
Mikie Sherrill will be inaugurated on Tuesday morning in Newark, where she will become the first Democratic woman to hold New Jersey's highest office.
Many dangers lurk when the temperature plummets, including hypothermia, frostbite and even a heart attack.
Dangerously cold weather is gripping the Tri-State with little relief as the frigid temperatures continue into the weekend.
There's no end in sight for the New York City nurses strike, which has stretched into its second week. Mayor Zohran Mamdani and Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders are expected to join nurses on the picket line today.
Many dangers lurk when the temperature plummets, including hypothermia, frostbite and even a heart attack.
Puppet shows, peaceful protests and acts of service helped families reflect on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy through a child's perspective.
Nearly 100 tenants from three different buildings managed by A&E Real Estate on the Upper West Side rallied on Monday.
Dangerously cold weather is gripping the Tri-State with little relief as the frigid temperatures continue into the weekend.
Many dangers lurk when the temperature plummets, including hypothermia, frostbite and even a heart attack.
The weekend of snow in the New York City area finally wrapped up overnight, but don't let it fool you. Temperatures are about to plummet.
Snow fell in New York City and across the Tri-State Area on Sunday morning and evening, leaving a good amount to measure in its wake.
David Grullon Jr. killed a 34-year-old Connecticut man after he fired a gun and the bullet went through the wall.
Dangerously cold weather is gripping the Tri-State with little relief as the frigid temperatures continue into the weekend.
Mikie Sherrill will be inaugurated on Tuesday morning in Newark, where she will become the first Democratic woman to hold New Jersey's highest office.
Many dangers lurk when the temperature plummets, including hypothermia, frostbite and even a heart attack.
Students in New Jersey will soon learn cursive in school, thanks to a law signed by Gov. Phil Murphy.
New Jersey will soon have its first female Democratic governor. Mikie Sherrill will be sworn into office Tuesday, succeeding Gov. Phil Murphy.
Dangerously cold weather is gripping the Tri-State with little relief as the frigid temperatures continue into the weekend.
The weekend of snow in the New York City area finally wrapped up overnight, but don't let it fool you. Temperatures are about to plummet.
Snow fell in New York City and across the Tri-State Area on Sunday morning and evening, leaving a good amount to measure in its wake.
A Long Island nurse was seen on a nanny camera hitting a non-verbal child that he was caring for, leaving bruises on the boy's body.
The first of this weekend's two rounds of snow blanketed the Tri-State Area on Saturday.
Mikie Sherrill will be inaugurated on Tuesday morning in Newark, where she will become the first Democratic woman to hold New Jersey's highest office.
New Jersey will soon have its first female Democratic governor. Mikie Sherrill will be sworn into office Tuesday, succeeding Gov. Phil Murphy.
As his standoff with America's closest allies escalates, President Trump says not getting the Nobel Peace Prize means he's no longer obligated "to think purely of Peace."
Looking overseas, there is wide opposition to the idea of taking Greenland by force.
Shimamura most recently served as the City Department of Parks and Recreation's Manhattan borough commissioner, Mamdani said.
There's no end in sight for the New York City nurses strike, which has stretched into its second week. Mayor Zohran Mamdani and Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders are expected to join nurses on the picket line today.
New York City's largest nurses strike is now in Week 2 and it appears negotiations toward a deal remain at a standstill.
Negotiators for major New York City hospitals and the state nurses union returned to the bargaining table as the city's largest nurses strike enters a fifth day.
Nurses continue to hold the picket line as the largest nurses' strike in New York City history is on its third day with no end in sight.
Nurses say health care benefits and workplace safety are their main reasons for striking, and are refusing to go back to work until their demands are met.
Kianna Underwood, a former Nickelodeon child actress, was identified as the woman killed in a hit-and-run in Brooklyn.
John Forté, the Grammy-nominated musician known for his work with the Fugees, was found dead in his home in Massachusetts.
The 2026 Golden Globes honored the standouts in both film and television from last year. See the full list of winners and nominees.
Here is everything you need to know about how to watch and stream the 2026 Golden Globes.
Bob Weir wrote or co-wrote and sang lead vocals on Grateful Dead classics including "Sugar Magnolia," "One More Saturday Night" and "Mexicali Blues."
Dillon Brooks scored 27 points, Devin Booker had 23 and the Suns beat the Nets 126-117 on Monday night.
The Mavericks rolled to a 114-97 victory Monday over the Knicks, who were booed frequently in the first half while falling behind by 30.
Chicago led 70-51 at the half and the advantage stayed above 20 points for most of the second half.
The Phoenix Suns beat the slumping New York Knicks 106-99 on Saturday night.
The Carolina Hurricanes beat the New Jersey Devils 4-1 on Saturday night.
Puppet shows, peaceful protests and acts of service helped families reflect on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy through a child's perspective.
Nearly 100 tenants from three different buildings managed by A&E Real Estate on the Upper West Side rallied on Monday.
A group in Queens has banded together to revive landlines and give their children a simpler way to socialize.
A city-approved plan to rezone a stretch of Atlantic Avenue is expected to bring thousands of new apartments to Brooklyn, but tenant advocates say the deal falls short for lower-income residents and could accelerate displacement.
A three-year pilot run by the Brooklyn Justice Initiative and the Mayor's Office of Criminal Justice aims to improve court compliance and reduce recidivism by meeting participants where they live.
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.
You can help decide the first book for Club Calvi for 2026. The choices are "The Unwritten Rules of Magic" by Harper Ross, "Just Watch Me" by Lior Torenberg, and "A Beast Slinks Towards Beijing" by Alice Evelyn Yang.
New York officers are asking for the public's help in identifying a person who allegedly punched an MTA employee in the face on Sunday afternoon.
It's week two of the New York City nurses strike, with no end in sight. Mayor Zohran Mamdani and Sen. Bernie Sanders are expected to join nurses on the picket line Tuesday. CBS News New York's Aziza Shuler reports.
The New York Giants will introduce John Harbaugh as its new head coach on Tuesday.
While the snow is over, it will still be icy and slippery with freezing cold temperatures. Meteorologist John Elliott has the latest forecast for Tuesday morning.
