Suspect arraigned in violent Mastic Beach home invasions
The 42-year-old, who is homeless, insisted he wanted to plead guilty, but the judge told him that wasn't allowed during the arraignment.
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The 42-year-old, who is homeless, insisted he wanted to plead guilty, but the judge told him that wasn't allowed during the arraignment.
The 42-year-old, who is homeless, insisted he wanted to plead guilty, but the judge told him that wasn't allowed during the arraignment.
Police arrested Derrick Clancy after two elderly women were allegedly attacked by a man who got inside their homes in Mastic Beach through a window.
Suffolk County arrested Derrick Clancy after two elderly women were allegedly attacked by a man who got inside their homes through a window.
Residents of Mastic Beach are locking their doors and windows, and turning on their alarms.
Residents of Mastic Beach are locking their doors and windows and turning on their alarms. CBS New York's Carolyn Gusoff reports.
The latest case involves chunks of concrete discarded in protected marshland adjacent to the Great South Bay.
Authorities say a couple dumped construction debris on a dead end road in the heart of protected wetlands. CBS2's Jennifer McLogan spoke to people in Mastic Beach who are upset over the trashing of the marshland.
The removal of the Violet Cove is being hailed as a major milestone in the revitalization of a struggling community.
Bulldozers brought down a long-crumbling eyesore Wednesday on Long Island. As CBS2's Carolyn Gusoff reports, the building's destruction is being hailed as a major milestone in the revitalization of a struggling beach community.
A 14-year-old boy was previously arrested.
The 14-year-old, because of his juvenile status, faces a maximum of 10 years behind bars.
Investigators say they have made a shocking arrest after a Mastic Beach mother was sexually assaulted in a home invasion. As CBS2's Jennifer McLogan reports, the alleged rapist is a 14-year-old boy, now held without bail.
Police are searching for two men who broke into a Long Island home and sexually assaulted a young woman; CBS2's Jennifer McLogan reports.
Police said the suspects encountered the victim inside the home, where one proceeded to attack her.
Suffolk County Police say a cleaning crew found a body near Washington Drive in Mastic Beach on May 2.
His attorney says the victim admitted in a statement she lied about her age and Oliva Garcia didn't realize his behavior was anything but legal.
It happened around 11 a.m. at Neighborhood Road and Flower Road.
Police say in at least five incidents since August, the suspects arranged to meet the victims pretending to buy or sell cell phones.
Authorities say the Mastic Beach man's Ford Explorer struck another car on Huguenot Drive just after 10 p.m. Saturday night.
"It's going to save my life," said Artie Surrey. His donor Kristine Gawlowski overcame two brain tumors and seven reconstructive surgeries.
One of Long Island's largest school districts is on the hunt for drivers after breaking off with its former bus company, scrambling to fill the open positions before classes begin in a week and a half.
Proving girl power goes a long way, a group of students is setting a record at one high school on Long Island.
Right after students at William Floyd High School received their diplomas this weekend, a brawl broke out on school grounds – and it was caught on video.
Bill Hanson and Celeste Ruhe greeted as they met for the first time since he tipped her off to the trailer lottery she went on to won.
Cold, rainy weather returns to NYC and the surrounding area today, and it's time to track some more snow later this week.
A complete and well-preserved jaw that once belonged to an ancient mastodon has been unearthed from the yard of a home in New York's Hudson Valley.
The MTA is holding its final board meeting of the year today, just weeks before congestion pricing takes effect in NYC.
The Long Island Expressway has reopened hours after a deadly crash caused major delays for the morning commute.
A Brooklyn native who spent nearly 30 years behind bars for a murder he did not commit is adjusting to life outside of prison after his exoneration.
Cold, rainy weather returns to NYC and the surrounding area today, and it's time to track some more snow later this week.
The MTA is holding its final board meeting of the year today, just weeks before congestion pricing takes effect in NYC.
The Long Island Expressway has reopened hours after a deadly crash caused major delays for the morning commute.
A Brooklyn native who spent nearly 30 years behind bars for a murder he did not commit is adjusting to life outside of prison after his exoneration.
A former New York City real estate finance executive pleaded guilty Tuesday to drugging and raping a teenage girl for months.
Cold, rainy weather returns to NYC and the surrounding area today, and it's time to track some more snow later this week.
We're going for nearly 60 Tuesday, which flirts with the record of 62 set back in 2000. The normal high is 44, and we'll be nowhere near that.
A wintry mix and rain made a mess on the roads in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut.
The New York Mets introduced Juan Soto at Citi Field, after the four-time MLB All-Star signed a record 15-year, $765 million deal.
A storm bringing heavy rain and strong winds could lead to flooding and power outages, especially on Long Island.
Cold, rainy weather returns to NYC and the surrounding area today, and it's time to track some more snow later this week.
A New Jersey congressman got a top secret briefing in Washington, D.C. on the drone sightings across the region as state residents and lawmakers demand more transparency from the federal government.
The FBI is warning people about pointing lasers at aircraft after a New Jersey-based pilot was injured.
We're going for nearly 60 Tuesday, which flirts with the record of 62 set back in 2000. The normal high is 44, and we'll be nowhere near that.
New technology is being deployed to find out more information after the spike in drone sightings in New Jersey and beyond.
The Long Island Expressway has reopened hours after a deadly crash caused major delays for the morning commute.
We're going for nearly 60 Tuesday, which flirts with the record of 62 set back in 2000. The normal high is 44, and we'll be nowhere near that.
Accused Gilgo Beach serial killer Rex Heuermann has been charged with a seventh murder.
A wintry mix and rain made a mess on the roads in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut.
A prosecutor tells CBS News New York a loophole in New York law made it difficult to charge a drugged driver who killed four members of a Long Island family last year.
Rep. Gerry Connolly of Virginia won election to serve as the top Democrat on the House Oversight Committee, defeating Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez.
The Metropolitan Transportation Authority announced Monday the upcoming rollout of more than 400 new cars.
Trump's lawyers said his conviction in state court should not stand because he was elected president after his conviction.
The NYPD's use of stop-and-frisk and compliance with the How Many Stops Act was examined at a City Council hearing on Monday.
President-elect Donald Trump says he would "look at" a pardon for New York City Mayor Eric Adams, who has been indicted on corruption charges.
New York Congressman-elect George Latimer expects "major pushback" to Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s potential vaccine policy if he heads Donald Trump's Health and Human Services Department.
A breakthrough treatment is making a huge difference for stroke survivors, improving hand and arm function, and their quality of life.
CBS News New York's Cindy Hsu's mental illness did not stop her. Now, she's highlighting hope and solutions.
Suffolk County is warning parents about the dangers of co-sleeping after three more infants who shared beds with adults died in the last four weeks.
Anthem will reverse a policy that would have capped insurance coverage for anesthesia after objections from doctors and lawmakers.
A spokesperson for Foxx said that he had to get stitches after he was hit in the face by a glass thrown from someone else in the restaurant.
Sean "Diddy" Combs filed a motion Friday to dismiss his appeal for bail, meaning he will stay in jail until his trial on sex trafficking charges in May 2025.
Jamie Foxx opened up about why he was hospitalized for several weeks in April 2023.
The annual gala at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts features personalized tributes with performances and testimonials from fellow artists.
Mindy Kaling and Morris Chestnut announced the nominations for the 82nd annual Golden Globes, with 10 nominees revealed live on CBS News.
Juuse Saros made 25 saves to lead the Nashville Predators to a victory over the New York Rangers on Tuesday night.
Ondrej Palat and Stefan Noesen scored and the New Jersey Devils beat the St. Louis Blues 4-1.
The Carolina Hurricanes beat the New York Islanders on Tuesday night.
The Yankees reportedly agreed to acquire outfielder Cody Bellinger from the Cubs for right-hander Cody Poteet on Tuesday.
Evan Mobley scored 21 points, Caris LeVert added 19 and the Cavaliers rolled to a 130-101 win over the Nets on Monday night.
As development continues in Gowanus, Powerhouse Arts, housed in an old power station, works to keep artists in the neighborhood.
The Guinness World Record holder for the largest gingerbread village is now on display at the Shops at Columbus Circle.
A Queens couple says they have been waiting for a working stove in their apartment for two and a half years.
Brooklynites are trying to protect the new young trees coming to the borough after an ambitious effort to plant more than 3,000 trees in one district.
Five hundred New York Common Pantry clients received care packages this week from the Robin Hood Foundation through a partnership with Amazon and L'Oreal.
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."
Drivers faced major delays on the Long Island Expressway for the Wednesday morning commute due to a deadly crash.
All westbound lanes of the LIE are closed at the Clearview Expressway, and traffic is backed up past Lakeville Road.
A deadly crash on the Long Island Expressway has all westbound lanes closed for the Wednesday morning commute.
The MTA board will hold its final meeting of the year Wednesday and it's set to discuss the new toll and possibly a fare hike. CBS News New York's Derick Waller has a preview.
Luigi Mangione was indicted Tuesday on 11 charges, including first-degree murder in furtherance of terrorism, in the brazen assassination of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson earlier this month. CBS News New York's Natalie Duddridge has the details.
