Pope Francis remembered on L.I. as a leader who "opened up doors"
Simple words and gentle gestures -- that is how Long Islanders remember Pope Francis, a pontiff they loved and respected.
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Simple words and gentle gestures -- that is how Long Islanders remember Pope Francis, a pontiff they loved and respected.
His loss is being felt deeply across the world, especially on Long Island, where 52% of adults identify as Catholic. CBS News New York's Jennifer McLogan spoke to some residents with unique connections to the late pontiff.
Geraldine “Jerry” Leo is planking her way into the hearts of much younger gym members. CBS News New York's Carolyn Gusoff reports.
Investigators say they're not ruling anything out as they search for JuanJuan Zwang and Peishuan Fan. CBS News New York's Jennifer McLogan reports.
The massive offshore wind farm was supposed to bring power to half a million homes. CBS News New York's Carolyn Gusoff reports.
The Brentwood fire chief said an improperly functioning oil burner in the basement caused the poison gas leak. CBS News New York's Jennifer McLogan reports.
Responding firefighters detected high levels of carbon monoxide in the building, and found two people unconscious. They were rushed to South Shore University Hospital. CBS News New York's Jennifer McLogan reports.
Ten people were hospitalized in a carbon monoxide poisoning incident at a multi-family home in Brentwood, officials on Long Island said.
Homeowners who live near a hospital in West Islip say they're frustrated and fed up. CBS News New York's Jennifer McLogan met with families now suing over damages to their homes they claim were brought on by construction on the hospital's $500 million expansion.
Investigators say a worker at a Long Island health facility hid cameras in bathrooms, secretly recording hundreds of co-workers and patients. Carolyn Gusoff has this CBS News New York exclusive.
Thirty thousand gallons of partially treated sewage was discharged from its plant, the Department of Environmental Conservation said. CBS News New York's Jennifer McLogan reports.
This is the latest in a series of what are called Frye hearings to determine whether certain DNA evidence will be admissible during trial.
The Long Island family said they rented the home to celebrate the new year, but found mold everywhere, including the refrigerator and hot tub.
The girl from Long Island suffered severe face and head injuries after her next-door neighbor's pit bull attacked. CBS News New York's Carolyn Gusoff reports.
A woman accused of forging vaccination records of students on Long Island did not appear in court for her arraignment. CBS News New York's Jennifer McLogan reports.
Exclusive details about the NYC architect accused of being the Long Island serial killer, his life and how he may have been hiding in plain sight for more than a decade.
A Long Island homeowner is among 21 people charged in a sophisticated drug trafficking investigation.
Long Island high school senior Gianna Mauri is dominating the sport of race walking.
A 15-year-old boy on Long Island is accused of stabbing his own grandmother to death and attempting to kill his mother. CBS News New York's Carolyn Gusoff reports.
Over 60 years ago, two babies with the same last name were born minutes apart at Jamaica Hospital. Only recently did those families learn the children went home with the wrong parents. CBS News New York's Jennifer McLogan spoke with the Long Island man who is now suing the hospital.
A federal pause in wind farm lease sales and permits throws a wrench into New York's ambitious offshore wind goals. CBS News New York's Carolyn Gusoff reports.
Part of a road in the Long Island town of Plainview now stands in memory of Omer Neutra, an American-Israeli hostage murdered by Hamas.
Talk of tariffs could draw a bigger-than-normal crowd Saturday at the Suffolk County police impound auction where bids start at $500.
Long Island officials spoke out Friday in opposition to a bill that would limit the amount of traffic stops police officers conduct, specifically for minor violations. CBS News New York's Jennifer Bisram reports.
Police were called for a welfare check at the home of Bruce Boyd, 54. CBS News New York's Carolyn Gusoff reports.
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.
