Lucky The Dog Survives Adventure On Long Island Expressway Thanks To Good Samaritans
Sometimes, it's all in a name. That's certainly true for Lucky, the luckiest dog on Long Island.
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Sometimes, it's all in a name. That's certainly true for Lucky, the luckiest dog on Long Island.
It started at 5:20 a.m. at a gas station on Sunrise Highway in Islip Terrace, police said.
It was my way and the highway for a newborn New Yorker, who's now named after the expressway where she was born.
It happened around 8:30 a.m. in the eastbound lanes near the Brooklyn Queens Expressway.
Smoke and flames didn't stop two men from risking their own lives to save another man during rush hour Wednesday night on the Long Island Expressway.
The crash happened on the eastbound side of the LIE just after midnight near Exit 49 where according to investigators, two cars were initially involved in a fender bender.
A woman was arrested on DWI charges following a chain reaction crash involving eight vehicles on the Long Island Expressway late Friday night.
The Hauppauge mother of six was driving on the LIE when her vehicle flipped Saturday during a torrential downpour.
A crane driver is set to face a judge Wednesday after police say he hit several cars on the Long Island Expressway.
Police say two people were seriously hurt in the accident that involved a tractor trailer, three box trucks and two cars.
An overturned truck on the Long Island Expressway left at least four people injured and brought traffic in Queens to a standstill Tuesday afternoon.
An off-duty New York City police officer is seriously injured after a car crash on the shoulder of the Long Island Expressway.
Suffolk County police said it happened around 3:30 p.m. near exit 68 in Shirley.
A Long Island couple will never be able to look at the Long Island Expressway the same way again.
Authorities say the trooper was putting out flares to warn oncoming traffic about a disabled motorist when a vehicle came around the corner and struck him.
Jessica Ramos, 27, of Brentwood, was being driven to the hospital by her brother-in-law Thursday evening when her water broke.
A driver going the wrong way on the Long Island Expressway crashed into another car on Monday.
A 14-year-old boy stood accused Thursday evening of throwing rocks at cars on the Long Island Expressway.
It's reminiscent of Cuomo's 500 'I Love New York' tourism signs -- which violate Federal Highway Administration standards.
It happened just before midnight on the eastbound side of the LIE near exit 44 involving a pickup truck and a sedan.
Authorities say three people were taken to area hospitals, one of which was airlifted to Stony Brook University Hospital with serious injuries.
According to the New York City Department of Transportation, traffic patterns in both directions on the LIE between exits 22A and 22C in Queens will shift starting at 10 p.m. Monday, if weather permits.
Two Long Island men suffered serious injuries in an early morning motor vehicle accident on the LIE.
Sergio Vargas was driving east when his car hit the tractor trailer around 5:10 a.m., causing the truck to flip, police said.
It's estimated that more than 200,000 cars pass by Exit 51 on the Long Island Expressway every day.
The NYPD officer who shot by a gunman in Queens Tuesday night was greeted by a round of applause from fellow officers as he left the hospital Wednesday.
Speedy center fielder Jose Siri has been acquired by the New York Mets from the Tampa Bay Rays for reliever Eric Orze.
New York City's Gridlock Alert Days are back as peak holiday tourism season arrives, ahead of the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade.
The Calgary Flames rallied to a victory over the New York Islanders on Tuesday night.
The atmosphere is shifting into a new pattern that will bring much-needed rain to the Tri-State Area late Wednesday. There may even be snow in parts of New York.
The NYPD officer who shot by a gunman in Queens Tuesday night was greeted by a round of applause from fellow officers as he left the hospital Wednesday.
Speedy center fielder Jose Siri has been acquired by the New York Mets from the Tampa Bay Rays for reliever Eric Orze.
New York City's Gridlock Alert Days are back as peak holiday tourism season arrives, ahead of the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade.
The atmosphere is shifting into a new pattern that will bring much-needed rain to the Tri-State Area late Wednesday. There may even be snow in parts of New York.
A new state-of-the-art trash system in NYCHA's Polo Grounds Towers in Harlem promises to tackle energy, rodent and recycling issues.
The atmosphere is shifting into a new pattern that will bring much-needed rain to the Tri-State Area late Wednesday. There may even be snow in parts of New York.
It looks like the Tri-State Area will get a substantial soaking of rain later this week, something it definitely needs due to the risk of wildfires.
The risk of wildfire development will remain elevated across the Tri-State Area through the next several days.
A Red Flag Warning is in effect today across the entire Tri-State Area until 6 p.m.
Service is finally restored after a transformer explosion and fire along Amtrak tracks in the Bronx caused service suspensions throughout the region Tuesday and Wednesday.
The atmosphere is shifting into a new pattern that will bring much-needed rain to the Tri-State Area late Wednesday. There may even be snow in parts of New York.
New Jersey Rep. Josh Gottheimer is trying to throw a monkey wrench into Gov. Kathy Hochul's congestion pricing plan.
Joe Douglas is out as general manager of the New York Jets following the much-hyped team's 3-8 start.
New Jersey Rep. Mikie Sherrill, a Democrat, says she is running for governor in 2025.
Orange County, New York is dealing with an extended state of emergency due to the ongoing Jennings Creek wildfire.
Dozens of Suffolk County homeowners are shocked after they say FEMA denied their requests for aid after storms caused devastating damage in August.
Leaders in Nassau and Suffolk counties rolled out a strategy Monday to try and stop congestion pricing.
A cellphone company worker says he was attacked by a Long Island law enforcement officer while doing his job.
It looks like the Tri-State Area will get a substantial soaking of rain later this week, something it definitely needs due to the risk of wildfires.
Stony Brook residents are calling for the restoration of the centuries-old Mill Pond, which was drained and destroyed during a torrential storm in August.
New Jersey Rep. Josh Gottheimer is trying to throw a monkey wrench into Gov. Kathy Hochul's congestion pricing plan.
Linda McMahon is a co-chair of President-elect Donald Trump's transition team and was the Small Business Administrator in his first term.
President-elect Donald Trump's six-year New York criminal odyssey might need to continue for at least another four, prosecutors said Tuesday.
The leaked materials include the sworn deposition of the minor with whom former Rep. Matt Gaetz allegedly had sex.
As House Democrats conduct the leadership elections Tuesday, the party is still reeling from the results of the 2024 elections — and reckoning with the path forward.
The packaging label omitted a key ingredient, prompting a Food and Drug Administration recall.
The manufacturer of tumblers sold at Wawa stores says it has received four reports of cuts from the product's metal drinking straws.
Decision to cut topping comes as officials work to confirm source of E. coli outbreak linked to McDonald's Quarter Pounders.
Gov. Kathy Hochul on Tuesday announced a $150 million investment in a new state-of-the-art cell and gene therapy hub to be built on Long Island.
Dozens of New York and New Jersey schools are impacted by a recall of meat and poultry products potentially contaminated with listeria.
The leader of a New York City church where pop star Sabrina Carpenter filmed scenes for a music video has been stripped of his duties.
With the release of part one of her new memoir, Cher talks about her relationship - on stage and off - with Sonny Bono, and why their TV partnership survived beyond their marriage.
Sean "Diddy" Combs has tried to reach out to prospective witnesses and sway public opinion from jail in NYC to influence potential jurors in his sex trafficking trial, prosecutors say.
Betty White will be honored with a stamp in 2025, the U.S. Postal Service announced on Friday.
Six Flags announced it shut down the Kingda Ka and Green Lantern roller coasters to make way for two new rides including The Flash coaster.
Speedy center fielder Jose Siri has been acquired by the New York Mets from the Tampa Bay Rays for reliever Eric Orze.
The Calgary Flames rallied to a victory over the New York Islanders on Tuesday night.
The Brooklyn Nets beat the Charlotte Hornets on Tuesday night.
Joe Douglas is out as general manager of the New York Jets following the much-hyped team's 3-8 start.
Jalen Brunson had 26 points and 11 assists, leading the Knicks to a 134-106 win over the reeling Wizards on Monday.
A new state-of-the-art trash system in NYCHA's Polo Grounds Towers in Harlem promises to tackle energy, rodent and recycling issues.
Families in Central Harlem will soon settle into their new homes at Marcus Garvey Village, which also brings free gathering spaces to the community and an LGBTQ center.
The Hispanic Society's new exhibit traces how different cultures influenced the women of Spain as they found their own voices throughout history.
Brooklyn transit riders are worried about an ongoing proposal to cut bus stops as part of a redesign project.
A Long Island man's life savings were stolen from his bank account, and he says he's been waiting a year to get it back.
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."
Chopper 2 was over the scene in Fort Tryon Park as firefighters were working on putting out hot spots. Dan Rice reports.
Officer Rich Wong, 36, was shot in the leg by 57-year-old Gary Worthy, police said. Worthy was killed when Wong returned fire, striking him in the face. CBS News New York's Natalie Duddridge reports.
Milan of Jack and Jill of America got to interview CBS News New York's Cindy Hsu as part of the program, which gives kids the chance to get in the driver's seat and run the world for a day.
A New York City Police officer and a bystander were shot in Queens on Tuesday evening, police said. The alleged gunman was shot and killed. Both the officer and the bystander are expected to be OK, and the officer is expected to be released from the hospital Wednesday. CBS News New York's Derick Waller reports.
CBS News New York's Tony Sadiku has a look at the First Alert Weather forecast.
