Hempstead hopes New York state aid will boost housing and businesses
Hempstead was once one of the most active business districts on Long Island. It now appears to be on the way to recovery.
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Hempstead was once one of the most active business districts on Long Island. It now appears to be on the way to recovery.
The village was once Long Island's busiest business district. That is, until segregation emerged, causing harm to the community. As CBS News New York's Jennifer McLogan reports, local residents with renewed pride say the area has turned a corner.
A Long Island man was arraigned Wednesday on drugs, weapons and animal fighting charges.
Residents, merchants and lawmakers are sparring over creating a marijuana buffer zone between Queens and parts of Nassau County.
Marijuana shops are opening in Queens, and several are straddling parts of the Nassau County border where cannabis retail dispensaries are prohibited. CBS News New York's Jennifer McLogan met with residents, merchants and lawmakers who are sparring over creating a marijuana buffer zone.
Fed up Nassau County residents say they have had it with FAA promises to address airplane noise in neighborhoods that are not even near airports.
Fed up residents of Nassau County say they have had it with the agency's promises to address airplane noise in neighborhoods that are not even near airports. CBS News New York's Carolyn Gusoff reports.
Long Island's Hempstead Police Department is getting some new high-tech tools to help keep the community safe.
Ahead of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, the Village of Hempstead hosted its own parade Saturday.
Amid applause and tears, White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre declared you can go home again. CBS News New York's Jennifer McLogan was there as Hempstead Village welcomed their hometown hero, who leaves her historic post next month.
Hempstead Town Supervisor Don Clavin warns the winds are going to pick up as schools are getting out and commuters are leaving work this evening.
The town of Hempstead is preparing for the heavy rain and strong winds expected Wednesday.
Leaders in Nassau and Suffolk counties rolled out a strategy Monday to try and stop congestion pricing.
Supervisors of several towns say the tolling plan in an unnecessary tax and they hope President-elect Donald Trump and the new Congress kill it when they take power in 2025. CBS News New York's Maurice Dubois reports.
CBS News New York's Allen Devlin has more on the obstacles the tolling plan will continue to face,
Hempstead residents are fuming over a proposed tax hike.
A vigil was held Friday on Long Island for a mother who police say was murdered in front of her 2-year-old son by the child's father. It happened just one day after an order of protection expired. CBS News New York's Jennifer Bisram has the heartbreaking story from Hempstead.
A vigil was held Friday on Long Island for a mother who police say was killed in front of her 2-year-old son by the child's father.
Long Island Republican Congressman Anthony D'Esposito allegedly gave part-time jobs to both his lover and fiancée's daughter.
Lawmakers on Long Island are making it clear they want the controversial tolling plan shelved forever. CBS News New York's Carolyn Gusoff reports.
Hempstead Supervisor Donald Calvin is among Long Island lawmakers that want congestion pricing eliminated forever.
Hempstead Supervisor Don Clavin and other Long Island leaders are still fighting the plan in federal court with a lawsuit against the MTA. CBS News New York's Chris Wragge reports.
Officials in Hempstead are warning beach goers about recent shark sightings and rough seas.
As the temperatures rise, Nassau County is expecting beaches to be packed.
Six people, including an 18-year-old, have been arrested in connection to a slashing on the campus of Hofstra University on Wednesday. Police say a fight escalated following the graduation ceremony for Academy Charter High School.
The man who said his stepmother held him captive for two decades has released his first public statement.
The New York City Council filed a lawsuit Tuesday trying to stop the Adams administration's move allowing Immigration and Customs Enforcement to operate on Rikers Island.
Be a force for progress at the Lustgarten Foundation's New York City Walk for Pancreatic Research.
A U.S. soldier killed in World War II will finally be buried in his hometown of Boonville, NY more than 80 years after his death.
The weather can't seem to make up its mind around NYC. The forecast is looking rainy and windy today before temperatures drop back down.
The New York City Council filed a lawsuit Tuesday trying to stop the Adams administration's move allowing Immigration and Customs Enforcement to operate on Rikers Island.
The weather can't seem to make up its mind around NYC. The forecast is looking rainy and windy today before temperatures drop back down.
Some 600 beer delivery workers are on strike in a dispute with Manhattan Beer, a prominent distributor serving the NYC area.
Harvey Weinstein's retrial starts today with jury selection in NYC. He's been in jail at Rikers Island since his conviction was overturned.
After the fatal helicopter crash in the Hudson River, Sen. Chuck Schumer claims many helicopter tour companies are exploiting a legal loophole to avoid more stringent rules.
The man who said his stepmother held him captive for two decades has released his first public statement.
The weather can't seem to make up its mind around NYC. The forecast is looking rainy and windy today before temperatures drop back down.
The UConn women's basketball team celebrated its NCAA championship with a victory parade Sunday in downtown Hartford.
A mini nor'easter centered off the Jersey Shore is bringing a mix of snow and rain to the Tri-State Area this weekend, making it feel more like winter than mid-April.
NYC and the suburbs are dealing with rainy weather to wrap up the week, and the Catskills may even see more snow.
The weather can't seem to make up its mind around NYC. The forecast is looking rainy and windy today before temperatures drop back down.
The NTSB is holding a meeting today on the probable cause of the deadly Port Newark cargo ship fire in New Jersey.
Divers recovered what appears to be the rotor of the helicopter that crashed into the Hudson River, a key piece for investigators.
More than a dozen complaints have been filed with the attorneys general in New Jersey and Pennsylvania from people who say a wedding photographer has not given them what they paid thousands for.
An investigation is underway after a mother and daughter were shot and killed in Trenton, New Jersey, Saturday morning.
A 9-year-old girl from Long Island suffered severe face and head injuries after getting attacked by her next-door neighbor's pit bull, her family says.
A Long Island woman accused of forging vaccination records of students did not appear in court for her arraignment.
A mini nor'easter centered off the Jersey Shore is bringing a mix of snow and rain to the Tri-State Area this weekend, making it feel more like winter than mid-April.
Some of the cats rescued after last week's Happy Cat Sanctuary fire on Long Island are now up for adoption.
President Trump's decision to put some tariffs on pause may have sent the stock markets soaring, but area lawmakers say it's only a temporary reprieve.
The New York City Council filed a lawsuit Tuesday trying to stop the Adams administration's move allowing Immigration and Customs Enforcement to operate on Rikers Island.
A Columbia protest leader was taken into custody at a citizenship interview, his lawyers say, as the Trump administration pushes to deport fellow Columbia activist Mahoud Khalil.
El Salvador's President Nayib Bukele said "of course I'm not going to do it" about returning Kilmar Abrego Garcia, a Maryland man deported to an El Salvadoran prison.
Rumeysa Ozturk, a 30-year-old doctoral student at Tufts University, was detained on March 25 after her visa was revoked.
As the Trump administration presses on with its plan for global tariffs, Sen. Chuck Schumer warns New York could get more financial blowback than other states.
A grieving family in Queens wants answers after a young woman died two weeks after giving birth to twins. They believe it was due to complications with her C-section, but say the hospital is not giving them any answers.
A Long Island woman accused of forging vaccination records of students did not appear in court for her arraignment.
Is fluoride actually good or bad for you? Dr. Mallika Marshall answers common questions about fluoride.
Travelers who stopped at a New Jersey Turnpike service area in Middlesex County earlier this month may have been exposed to measles, state health officials say.
Over 80% of New York City public schools built with the known carcinogen asbestos did not undergo mandatory inspections in 2023-2024, according to a new audit released by the city comptroller's office.
Harvey Weinstein's retrial starts today with jury selection in NYC. He's been in jail at Rikers Island since his conviction was overturned.
Sean "Diddy" Combs was back in court Monday for arraignment on two additional charges. He pleaded not guilty.
Leslie Odom, Jr. will return to Broadway to reprise the role of Aaron Burr in "Hamilton," which he originated in the smash hit musical.
Lawyers for Sean "Diddy" Combs want a judge to let prospective jurors at his upcoming sex trafficking trial be questioned about sex, drugs and violence.
"Grey's Anatomy" and "Euphoria" star Eric Dane said he is still able to work and will return to the HBO drama.
Aaron Judge was appointed U.S. captain for next year's World Baseball Classic, team manager Mark DeRosa announced Monday.
Juan Soto hit his first home run since the opening weekend of the season and the New York Mets beat the slumping Minnesota Twins 5-1.
Trent Grisham, Ben Rice, Austin Wells and Jazz Chisholm Jr. each homered off Seth Lugo to power the Yankees past the Royals on Monday night.
Vincent Trocheck scored a short-handed goal early in the third period against his former team, and the New York Rangers beat the Florida Panthers 5-3.
UConn star Paige Bueckers has been taken with the No. 1 pick overall in the WNBA draft by the Dallas Wings.
Students in Queens witnessed the future of firefighting Thursday when the FDNY Robotics Unit rolled in with a high-tech demonstration.
Jewish communities around the world are preparing for the holiday of Passover. Here's how local organizations are working to bring holiday spirit to NYC worshippers.
A visually impaired man in the Bronx is riding out of his comfort zone as he trains to participate in the TD Five Boro Bike Tour.
Queens neighbors couldn't figure out why their street was so neglected. CBS News New York went searching for answers and found out in the eyes of the city, the street doesn't exist.
A Gold Star widow in Brooklyn has made it her life's mission to turn her husband's legacy into a lifeline for others walking the same road of grief.
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."
The New York City Council filed a lawsuit Tuesday trying to stop the Adams administration's move allowing Immigration and Customs Enforcement to operate on Rikers Island. CBS News New York's Dick Brennan reports.
Palestinian student Mohsen Mahdawi who participated in protests at Columbia University has been taken into custody by federal agents in Vermont.
Trouble is brewing for beer drinkers in New York City and its suburbs. CBS News New York's Tony Aiello reports.
CBS News New York's John Elliott is live at LEGOLAND in Goshen, New York as they celebrate the start of the 2025 season.
Newark Fire Captains Augusto Acabou and Wayne Brooks Jr. were killed when the Italian-owned ship caught fire in July 2023.
