Water quality concerns in Hempstead, N.Y. prompt call for change
Hempstead officials want federal help after they say unhealthy levels of the chemical 1,4-dioxane was found in all nine of the town's wells. CBS New York's John Dias reports.
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Hempstead officials want federal help after they say unhealthy levels of the chemical 1,4-dioxane was found in all nine of the town's wells. CBS New York's John Dias reports.
Hempstead, N.Y. officials want federal help after they say unhealthy levels of the chemical 1,4-dioxane was found in all nine of the town's wells.
There are water concerns in Nassau County after nine wells in Hempstead were found to have unhealthy levels of a chemical called 1,4 Dioxane.
John "Junior" Gotti's wife and daughter appeared in court Wednesday for a hearing in connection with a fight during a game at Locust Valley High School in February.
The town of Hempstead has now filed a federal lawsuit in another attempt to stop congestion pricing. This is the first one out of Long Island, and CBS New York's Jennifer Bisram spoke to drivers about having to pay up come June 30.
The controversial New York City congestion pricing tolls set to start June 30 are facing another lawsuit, this time from Long Island.
Residents in South Shore towns say they are tired of the deluges, insufficient drainage and whipping winds. CBS New York's Jenna DeAngelis reports.
Hundreds of children enjoyed an Easter egg hunt on Long Island on Saturday. The annual event was hosted by Hempstead schools, the Lions Club and the Nassau County Police.
A former Long Island high school girls volleyball coach is charged with raping one of his teenage players.
A former high school girls volleyball coach on Long Island has been charged with raping one of his players. CBS New York's John Dias reports.
Two new gambling support and wellness centers opened their doors on Long Island on Tuesday. One is in Hicksville, the other in Hempstead. CBS New York's Zinnia Maldonado reports. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/4bsXN95
It comes ahead of what's expected to be a record-breaking sports betting weekend due to the Super Bowl.
Two new gambling support and wellness centers opened their doors on Long Island on Tuesday. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/4bsXN95
State law approved the video-generated tickets for drivers who wiz by buses with the stop sign arm out, but these drivers say the proof isn't legally sufficient.
The Village of Hempstead's annual MLK Day parade honored not only the Civil Rights icon but the family of a surgeon who once saved his life.
The Village of Hempstead honored the Civil Rights icon Monday, along with a Harlem doctor credited with saving his life back in 1958. CBS New York's Zinnia Maldonado reports.
High tide combined with heavy rainfall across the South Shore could again bring problems.
Trucks were out on the roads Friday, with many crews putting out salt and sand to make sure drivers are safe.
It's 160 acres of serenity, with manicured grounds and trimmed hedges, but a closer look shows headstones toppled and cracked.
It's 160 acres of serenity, with manicured grounds and trimmed hedges, but a closer look shows headstones toppled and cracked. CBS New York's Carolyn Gusoff reports.
"Cornell" has recovered and will soon be up for adoption. A $5,000 reward has been offered for info on his attacker.
The holiday in the village started with drumming, dancing, the ROTC presenting colors, singing, and food.
The holiday in the village started with drumming, dancing, the ROTC presenting colors, singing, and food. CBS New York's Alecia Reid reports.
The driver tried to flee an earlier crash and struck three more cars before their vehicle burst into flames, Nassau County police said.
A crackdown is underway on overcrowded and illegal rentals on Long Island. As CBS New York's Christina Fan reports, it comes after a fire earlier this month that killed an elderly man. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/412OYht
Twenty seven alleged members of the Tren de Aragua gang have been indicted on charges ranging from racketeering, sex trafficking, narcotics, robbery, carjacking and firearms, authorities said Tuesday.
The world famous Radio City Rockettes are holding auditions in New York City Tuesday.
A manhole explosion in Poughkeepsie, New York narrowly missed a woman walking with two children on the sidewalk Monday.
Disgraced former Rep. George Santos sent a lengthy letter to the judge set to sentence him on Friday as prosecutors seek a seven year sentence.
India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi says the gunmen behind a terrorist attack on tourists in the Kashmir region "will not be spared!"
Twenty seven alleged members of the Tren de Aragua gang have been indicted on charges ranging from racketeering, sex trafficking, narcotics, robbery, carjacking and firearms, authorities said Tuesday.
The world famous Radio City Rockettes are holding auditions in New York City Tuesday.
A manhole explosion in Poughkeepsie, New York narrowly missed a woman walking with two children on the sidewalk Monday.
Disgraced former Rep. George Santos sent a lengthy letter to the judge set to sentence him on Friday as prosecutors seek a seven year sentence.
NYCHA is transitioning its doors to electronic key fobs, but tenants at Queensbridge South tell us they don't work.
Easter Sunday looks great, as the sun will stick around, but temperatures will be more more comfortable in the upper 60s.
The stock market's wild ride is having an impact on families who use a 529 college savings account, a tax-free way for parents to save for educational expenses.
The man who said his stepmother held him captive for two decades has released his first public statement.
Wind gusts between 30-45 mph will persist into Wednesday across the Tri-State Area
The UConn women's basketball team celebrated its NCAA championship with a victory parade Sunday in downtown Hartford.
Some New Jersey residents who made the trip to the Vatican to get a glimpse of Pope Francis on Easter Sunday are now overwhelmed with sadness.
A jury has convicted Nadine Menendez, the wife of convicted former New Jersey Sen. Bob Menendez, for her role in a years-long bribery scheme with her husband.
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy warned Gov. Kathy Hochul "New York risks serious consequences" unless it stops collecting congestion pricing tolls.
Easter Sunday looks great, as the sun will stick around, but temperatures will be more more comfortable in the upper 60s.
A New Jersey woman says ICE arrested her husband during a routine meeting about his immigration status, though he has no criminal history.
Disgraced former Rep. George Santos sent a lengthy letter to the judge set to sentence him on Friday as prosecutors seek a seven year sentence.
Simple words and gentle gestures -- that is how Long Islanders remember Pope Francis, a pontiff they loved and respected.
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy warned Gov. Kathy Hochul "New York risks serious consequences" unless it stops collecting congestion pricing tolls.
Easter Sunday looks great, as the sun will stick around, but temperatures will be more more comfortable in the upper 60s.
Investigators say they are not ruling anything out in the search for a Long Island couple missing since March 30.
Disgraced former Rep. George Santos sent a lengthy letter to the judge set to sentence him on Friday as prosecutors seek a seven year sentence.
A jury has convicted Nadine Menendez, the wife of convicted former New Jersey Sen. Bob Menendez, for her role in a years-long bribery scheme with her husband.
Vice President JD Vance said he was "happy to see him yesterday," though he noted that Pope Francis "was obviously very ill."
President Trump released a statement after the Vatican announced Pope Francis' death on Monday.
Former President Joe Biden, who is Catholic, said Pope Francis was "unlike any who came before him," adding that "I am better for having known him."
Doctors in New York City were able to save the lives of three children with one heart transplant. Here's how.
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.
The world famous Radio City Rockettes are holding auditions in New York City Tuesday.
Sean "Diddy" Combs was back in court Friday as a judge denies to delay his sex trafficking and racketeering trial by two months.
The Frick Collection, housed in a luxurious Gilded Age mansion on Fifth Avenue, reopened after the museum's five-year renovation.
Nine jurors were picked Wednesday on the second day of jury selection in Harvey Weinstein's rape retrial.
Michelle Trachtenberg's death was initially undetermined but the medical examiner amended it after lab test results showed complications of diabetes mellitus.
Cade Cunningham had 33 points and 12 rebounds and the Pistons beat the Knicks 100-94 on Monday night in Game 2 of their playoff series.
Francisco Lindor hit two more home runs and the Mets held off the Phillies 5-4 on Monday night in their first meeting this season.
José Ramírez hit a three-run homer in the third inning, helping the Guardians beat the AL-leading Yankees 6-4 on Monday night.
Logan Stankoven scored two second-period goals as the Hurricanes beat the Devils 4-1 on Sunday to open their first-round Stanley Cup Playoffs series.
Max Fried lost a no-hit bid in the Yankees' 4-0 win over the Rays on Sunday just as the bottom of the eighth inning was about to start.
NYCHA is transitioning its doors to electronic key fobs, but tenants at Queensbridge South tell us they don't work.
A computer training school in the Mott Haven section of the Bronx is looking for applicants for a coding fellowship.
After more than 10 years, the Ice Bucket Challenge is back. But this time, it's to raise awareness about mental health.
A Brooklyn-based developer is planning to make history by constructing the tallest Passive House skyscraper in the world in NYC.
Bronx residents are voicing their issues with the Department of Sanitation's compost enforcement and fines in NYC.
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."
Twenty seven alleged members of the Tren de Aragua gang have been indicted on charges ranging from racketeering, sex trafficking, narcotics, robbery, carjacking and firearms possession, authorities said Tuesday.
CBS News New York's Tony Sadiku has the latest weather forecast.
Security is tightening around the Vatican as mourners prepare to say their final respects to Pope Francis. CBS News New York's Tony Aiello and Allen Devlin have team coverage.
More than 1,000 dancers from across the United States and beyond have descended on the Big Apple, chasing the same dream as The Rockettes celebrate their 100th anniversary season. CBS News New York's Natalie Duddridge reports.
A manhole explosion narrowly missed a woman walking with two children on the sidewalk in Poughkeepsie, New York.
