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Changes enacted to make boating safer on Long Island
Record numbers of boaters are expected on waterways this holiday week. CBS New York's Jennifer McLogan met one mother who helped change laws following the tragic boating death of her daughter.
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Record numbers of boaters are expected on waterways this holiday week. CBS New York's Jennifer McLogan met one mother who helped change laws following the tragic boating death of her daughter.
A volunteer EMS dispatcher from Long Island turned 100 on Saturday. Mary Brenner is a member of the Huntington Community First Aid Squad.
A Long Island woman is just a week shy of her 100th birthday and still volunteers as an EMS dispatcher. CBS New York's Vanessa Murdock shares the story of Mary Brenner, of the Huntington Community First Aid Squad.
The power of Friday's earthquake traveled far and wide, including to New York City's suburbs to the north and the east.
Advocates told CBS New York on Monday that some elderly are languishing due to a lack of state funding.
Advocates told CBS New York's Jennifer McLogan on Monday that some elderly are languishing due to a lack of state funding.
The town had plenty of unused salt left over from last year, but it's clear many chose to stay off the roads.
Small Business Saturday encourages people to shop local, and spending money in your own neighborhood can also help you save in the long run.
One restaurant is being lauded for embracing Israel, while another says it's being accused of supporting Hamas.
One restaurant is being lauded for embracing Israel, while another says it's being accused of supporting Hamas. CBS New York's Carolyn Gusoff has the story.
CBS New York's Jessica Moore has more on the wreath-laying ceremony at Columbus Circle and a parade in Huntington.
Big box outlets expect to have naloxone, also known as Narcan, available online and on store shelves by next week.
Investigators say she issued bad checks, swapped real diamonds for fakes and charged full price for lower-quality gems.
A Long Island jewelry store clerk was arrested for stealing more than $125,000 in merchandise from clients.
Wildlife crews carefully moved the osprey to a safer perch and hoped the birds would enjoy their new digs. They did.
Wildlife crews carefully moved the osprey to a safer perch and hoped the birds would enjoy their new digs. They did. CBS2's Carolyn Gusoff reports.
The former "Howard Stern Show" writer said renting his house out for the production was no laughing matter, and it's a win for Nassau County's economy.
As we head into boating season, the message is be prepared for the unexpected. As CBS2's Jennifer McLogan reports, it's been an emotional time for friends and family of a much-loved Long Island boater who lost his life when a rogue wave sent him overboard this week.
Family and community members gathered Wednesday to honor the 61-year-old for her impactful life of service.
"Everybody wants to know the baker. When I was trying murder cases, nobody ever wanted to know me," Bob the Baker told CBS2's Elle McLogan.
Police say nearly $4 million in cash was seized from suspects' homes, another $10 million in bank accounts.
Experts told CBS2 the sustainability movement has crossed over to traditional collectibles.
Russo, in addition to working for the FDNY, served her Long Island community as a volunteer EMT and paramedic.
"In the early morning, you don't have to start your engines before 7 o'clock," said Cathy Anner.
Boaters are being urged to practice safety during the holiday weekend and throughout the summer.
The U.S. Secret Service is facing mounting questions about the security flaws that allowed the shooter to fire from a rooftop near the rally.
Two senior House Democrats believe Biden could leave the 2024 presidential race within days after a pressure campaign from top Democratic lawmakers.
Self-driving shuttles are being tested out at John F. Kennedy International Airport. Right now, there are two shuttles, which transport people to and from their cars and the AirTrain.
Amazon Prime Day 2024 has ended, but there are still great deals to be had a popular laptops.
The City Council passed a bill into law on Thursday that addresses two pieces of dress code legislation in New York City schools.
Self-driving shuttles are being tested out at John F. Kennedy International Airport. Right now, there are two shuttles, which transport people to and from their cars and the AirTrain.
The City Council passed a bill into law on Thursday that addresses two pieces of dress code legislation in New York City schools.
The Kennedy Center named its 2024 Honorees Thursday morning. They include Harlem's historic Apollo Theater, the first institution to ever receive the honor.
Protesters returned to the site of a future homeless shelter in Brooklyn for the second day in a row Thursday.
There were long hours of cleanup Thursday after powerful winds and hundreds of lightning strikes slammed the northern suburbs. One man got the fright of his life when lightning struck just feet away.
After several days of searing, summer heat, we've finally got some good news for the Tri-State Area, weather-wise.
New York and New Jersey coped with another day of excessive heat and humidity Wednesday, as well as severe weather.
Severe weather moved through parts of the Tri-State Area amid another heat wave Tuesday, causing widespread damage.
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.
The First Alert Weather Team has issued a Red Alert through Wednesday due to excessive heat and humidity in New York City, New Jersey and the entire Tri-State Area.
Despite many calls to resign, convicted Sen. Bob Menendez says he's staying put.
Heat-related cancellations and delays continued Thursday on NJ Transit lines, prompting anger from riders.
After several days of searing, summer heat, we've finally got some good news for the Tri-State Area, weather-wise.
Sen. Bob Menendez is refuting reports that he's planning to resign after he was convicted on federal bribery charges.
Pressure is mounting on convicted felon Bob Menendez to resign from the U.S. Senate, but not everyone thinks he will.
New York's next offshore wind farm, Sunrise Wind, will be seven times bigger than its first one.
Officials in Hempstead are warning beach goers about recent shark sightings and rough seas.
Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman signed a a controversial transgender athlete ban Monday which passed last month by the Nassau County legislature along party lines.
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.
The First Alert Weather Team has issued a Red Alert through Wednesday due to excessive heat and humidity in New York City, New Jersey and the entire Tri-State Area.
The U.S. Secret Service is facing mounting questions about the security flaws that allowed the shooter to fire from a rooftop near the rally.
Two senior House Democrats believe Biden could leave the 2024 presidential race within days after a pressure campaign from top Democratic lawmakers.
The City Council passed a bill into law on Thursday that addresses two pieces of dress code legislation in New York City schools.
Trump would also lead Harris. Voters say both Biden and Trump encouraged national unity after assassination attempt against Trump.
Despite many calls to resign, convicted Sen. Bob Menendez says he's staying put.
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.
Nationwide, the CDC says the COVID virus level in wastewater is now "high" for the first time since last winter.
A first responder on Long Island is said to be the first in the country, outside a clinical trial, to undergo a life-saving surgery for peripheral artery disease.
Tahjana Lewis suffered burns to her chest, arms and legs, according to a recent lawsuit the Connecticut woman filed.
The Kennedy Center named its 2024 Honorees Thursday morning. They include Harlem's historic Apollo Theater, the first institution to ever receive the honor.
Bob Newhart, who starred in the long-running sitcoms "The Bob Newhart Show" and "Newhart," has died at age 94.
Run-DMC's Darryl McDaniels will headline this weekend's free SummerStage concert at Flushing Meadows-Corona Park in Queens.
Nominations for the 76th annual Emmy Awards were announced Wednesday, with "Shōgun," "The Bear," "Hacks," "Only Murders in the Building" and "Baby Reindeer" all earning multiple major nods. See the full list of nominees for the 2024 ceremony here.
"Big Brother" announced Tuesday the 16 new Houseguests who will move into the "Big Brother" house and, for the first time ever, have the power to vote in a 17th houseguest.
Josef Martínez scored two second-half goals to help CF Montreal rally for a 2-2 tie with the New York Red Bulls.
Mounsef Bakrar and Talles Magno each scored a second-half goal to help New York City FC rally and play Atlanta United to a 2-2 tie.
Argentina won its second straight Copa America championship, overcoming Lionel Messi's second-half leg injury to beat Colombia 1-0 on Lautaro Martínez's 112th-minute goal.
Fans appeared to breach the security gates at Hard Rock Stadium hours before the Copa America final between Argentina and Colombia.
Michael Toglia hit three of the Rockies' six homrs in an 8-5 win over the Mets on Sunday.
The Kennedy Center named its 2024 Honorees Thursday morning. They include Harlem's historic Apollo Theater, the first institution to ever receive the honor.
It's a tradition that dates back to 1887. Worshippers in Brooklyn paraded through the streets, a beloved Italian tradition.
Yehuda Beinin said his daughter was held in two different homes in Gaza for 54 days.
The New York City Department of Environmental Protection is installing seven miles of porous pavement in Brooklyn.
CBS New York first reported in April that drivers were illegally parking cars in a grassy area alongside a bike lane under the Queensboro Bridge. Since then, community members say they've seen little improvement.
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.
Pro-Palestinian protesters marched to Washington Square Park Thursday after police set up barricades to prevent them from gathering inside Grand Central Terminal.
Self-driving shuttles are being tested out at John F. Kennedy International Airport, but not everyone is ready to trust the new technology. CBS New York's Kristie Keleshian gives us a closer look at the Port Authority's pilot program.
If you go to a Mets game on any given weekend, you could catch a heartwarming moment. It's a tradition that's been going on for 40 years, and CBS New York's Steve Overmyer shows us why it's so special.
If your kids are sitting at home this summer with not enough to do, camp may still be an option. Some public colleges on Long Island are hosting weekly camps that are more affordable and flexible. CBS New York's Carolyn Gusoff reports from Nassau Community College.
New York City Councilmember Susan Zhuang said she doesn't believe she should have been arrested after she allegedly bit an NYPD official during a protest in Brooklyn on Thursday. CBS New York's Alecia Reid reports.