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Erika Hughes was in the prime of her life, with a great job and a beautiful daughter, when her life was snatched away by a hit-and-run driver last year. Now, a controversial plea deal could send the driver away for little more than a year in prison.
About a dozen Colorado State University students are spending their Thanksgiving holiday week in Mastic Beach helping residents ravaged by superstorm Sandy.
On Long Island, looting has become such a problem on the south shore that state police are on patrol.
Robert Liguori is set to be arraigned on two additional indictments on Wednesday, authorities said.
There's a snappy mystery still unfolding on Long Island. Someone has been dumping gators in several neighborhoods. Yes, gators, as in alligators. And the thought of them roaming free has residents a little skittish.
An alligator was found crawling on the front lawn of a home on Moriches Drive in Mastic Beach Friday morning.
Preston Mimms of Mastic was charged with leaving the scene of the July 29, 2011, accident.
Currently, there are almost 40,000 vacant homes or apartments on the island.
Police on Long Island said a 64-year-old woman was struck and killed Wednesday by a pickup truck that was plowing a snow-covered parking lot.
First there was the heroin explosion plaguing the suburbs and killing kids. Now one Long Island school district has devised a plan, the first of its kind, to get its addicted students help.
The idea is to bring help to drug and alcohol addicted students by housing an out-patient clinic - at William Floyd High School in Mastic Beach.
An attorney for Luigi Mangione, the suspect in the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, says he will waive extradition at his hearing on Thursday.
Gov. Kathy Hochul announced 250 more National Guard troops will join the effort to help keep the subways safe as officials announced every subway car now is equipped with a camera.
Sean "Diddy" Combs is due in court Wednesday afternoon for a pretrial hearing.
The Supreme Court on Wednesday said it will take up a challenge to a new law that could lead to a ban on TikTok in the U.S.
The House Ethics Committee voted to release its report on the investigation into former Rep. Matt Gaetz on Dec. 5, according to multiple sources.
An attorney for Luigi Mangione, the suspect in the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, says he will waive extradition at his hearing on Thursday.
Gov. Kathy Hochul announced 250 more National Guard troops will join the effort to help keep the subways safe as officials announced every subway car now is equipped with a camera.
Sean "Diddy" Combs is due in court Wednesday afternoon for a pretrial hearing.
Cold, rainy weather returns to NYC and the surrounding area today, and it's time to track some more snow later this week.
During its final board meeting of the year, the MTA on Wednesday approved a financial plan that includes a fare hike.
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.
The Supreme Court on Wednesday said it will take up a challenge to a new law that could lead to a ban on TikTok in the U.S.
The House Ethics Committee voted to release its report on the investigation into former Rep. Matt Gaetz on Dec. 5, according to multiple sources.
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.
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.
Sean "Diddy" Combs is due in court Wednesday afternoon for a pretrial hearing.
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.
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."
Gov. Kathy Hochul and MTA Chair Janno Lieber held a news conference Wednesday to announce that 250 more National Guard troops are coming to help support security in the subway system, and that every subway car now is equipped with a camera.
It comes after the music mogul dropped his bid to be released on bail ahead of his trial on sex trafficking charges, which is set to begin in May.
Yao NYC x H&H Bagels are bringing the ultimate fusion of flavors for a limited time—celebrating the classic tradition of Jews enjoying Chinese food on Christmas. Don’t miss out, this collab is only available until December 20th!
The Long Island Expressway reopened after a deadly crash caused major delays for the morning commute.
CBS News New York's John Elliott says temperatures will drop significantly starting Sunday and into Christmas week.
