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The Long Island nonprofit is showing no signs of slowing down this Thanksgiving, despite a recent study finding charitable giving in the U.S. hit a 30-year low.
Police said at least six thefts were reported last month, most of them in Massapequa.
Victims told CBS New York on Tuesday they swoop in minutes after the pricey packages are delivered.
Band director Gina Pellettiere and Beatrice Ferrari, a chaperone and retired history teacher, were pillars of the community.
Prosecutors said Michael DeAngelo was speeding and high on fentanyl and cocaine when he crashed into two cars last August, killing a 60-year-old man and three children.
A Long Island man accused in a DWI crash that killed four family members appeared in court Wednesday for arraignment on vehicular homicide charges.
The Massapequa International team won the Little League Softball World Series.
Players on the Massapequa International 12 and under team met Pete Alonso and Francisco Lindor before the game.
A string of deadly crashes on Long Island has left at least 21 people dead, just in August alone.
Prosecutors say Michael DeAngelo, 32, was speeding and driving under the influence when he crashed and killed four members of a family in Massapequa.
A 6-year-old girl, her 60-year-old grandfather and two of his younger children, ages 10 and 13, died in the crash.
The community cheered as people gathered Monday night to greet the new champions as they arrived home to Massapequa Park.
Sunday's victory over North Carolina marked the first title for New York in the tournament.
Massapequa International defeat North Carolina 5-2 on Sunday, much to the delight of many on Long Island.
The girl's grandfather, a U.S. Marine veteran, and his young son and daughter died at the scene on Aug. 6.
Officials say a 6-year-old girl has died from injuries she sustained in a crash in Massapequa on Sunday. Read more: https://cbsn.ws/45hMY6g
Police said Michael DeAngelo was driving 100 mph on Sunrise Highway when the crash happened.
Police said Michael DeAngelo was driving 100 mph on Sunrise Highway when the crash happened. CBS New York's Jennifer Bisram reports.
A father and his two young children were killed in the crash on Long Island.
A family from Uniondale is trying to cope with the unthinkable -- multiple lives lost and critical injuries following a Sunday evening stop for ice cream in Massapequa. CBS New York's Jennifer McLogan met with crash victims' family members outside a Long Island hospital where survivors are in surgery.
The crash on Sunrise Highway claimed the lives of three members of a Queens family, CBS New York's Carolyn Gusoff reports.
A father was taking his children out for ice cream when they were killed on Sunrise Highway, police said.
A father and his two children, 13 and 10, were killed in a horrific crash in Massapequa over the weekend, police said Monday.
Police say two others are in critical condition after the overnight crash.
The wreck happened in Massapequa on Sunday night. CBS New York's Jessica Moore has the latest.
The defense in the trial of Daniel Penny called an expert witness – a forensic pathologist – to the stand Thursday.
A plan to regionalize some public school services in New York state has set off alarm bells among many parents and educators on Long Island.
The Justice Department says it found a pattern of misconduct and civil rights violations by the Trenton Police Department.
A lawsuit was announced Thursday, accusing Fordham University of turning a blind eye to the sexual abuse of minors in the 1970s.
President-elect Donald Trump announced Gaetz as his nominee to be attorney general last week.
The defense in the trial of Daniel Penny called an expert witness – a forensic pathologist – to the stand Thursday.
A plan to regionalize some public school services in New York state has set off alarm bells among many parents and educators on Long Island.
A lawsuit was announced Thursday, accusing Fordham University of turning a blind eye to the sexual abuse of minors in the 1970s.
The new soccer stadium across from Citi Field will be called Etihad Park, NYCFC and the United Arab Emirates airline announced.
Amid an unprecedented uptick in brush fires and a drought warning, it's raining in New York City for the first time in weeks.
Jodi Rell, who became Connecticut's second female governor when John Rowland resigned in a corruption scandal, has died at 78.
The weather is shifting and bringing much-needed rain to the Tri-State Area. 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.
The Justice Department says it found a pattern of misconduct and civil rights violations by the Trenton Police Department.
Burn bans in New Jersey have been lifted after significant rainfall in the state.
A crane accident in Montville, New Jersey turned a routine tree trimming job into a chaotic mess when the machine fell onto a house.
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy updated commuters Wednesday on what's being done to correct issues on the rails.
The weather is shifting and bringing much-needed rain to the Tri-State Area. There may even be snow in parts of New York.
A plan to regionalize some public school services in New York state has set off alarm bells among many parents and educators on Long Island.
The iconic Stella Ristorante in Floral Park, Long Island will close on Dec. 31 after 64 years in business.
The weather is shifting and bringing much-needed rain to the Tri-State Area. There may even be snow in parts of New York.
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 plan to regionalize some public school services in New York state has set off alarm bells among many parents and educators on Long Island.
President-elect Donald Trump announced Gaetz as his nominee to be attorney general last week.
Jodi Rell, who became Connecticut's second female governor when John Rowland resigned in a corruption scandal, has died at 78.
New York City special education students are not getting the services they were promised, according to the United Federation of Teachers.
Jessica Tisch, the head of the Department of Sanitation, was appointed New York City's new police commissioner on Wednesday.
Lattes and other espresso-based drinks may not be available at some McDonald's restaurants due to a glitch with coffee machines.
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.
Chris Stapleton took home four Country Music Association Awards and hardly left the stage on Wednesday night, while an absent Morgan Wallen won the night's biggest prize, entertainer of the year.
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.
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.
The new soccer stadium across from Citi Field will be called Etihad Park, NYCFC and the United Arab Emirates airline announced.
Jalen Brunson scored 36 points, Karl-Anthony Towns added 34 and the Knicks beat the Suns 138-122 for their fourth straight win.
Mika Zibanejad scored and added an assist as the New York Rangers edged the Vancouver Canucks on Tuesday night.
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.
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."
President-elect Donald Trump will select a new candidate for attorney general after Matt Gaetz removed himself from consideration Thursday afternoon. A sex trafficking investigation raised questions about the former Florida congressman's ability to make it through confirmation hearings. CBS News New York political reporter Marcia Kramer has the latest developments.
The lawsuit focuses on several Fordham priests. The alleged victims were not college students, but minors living in the Bronx. CBS News New York's Doug Williams reports.
The defense in the trial of Daniel Penny called an expert witness to the stand Thursday who said he does not believe the chokehold called Jordan Neely's death. CBS News New York's Alice Gainer reports.
However, state education officials say that's not the goal, nor the plan. CBS News New York's Carolyn Gusoff reports.
Thursday's showers will help to prevent wildfires and brush fires, but the region's drought conditions are going to require additional downpours soon. CBS News New York's Zinnia Maldonado reports.
