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First turbine at Long Island offshore wind farm now operational
Within weeks, 12 turbines will generate power for 70,000 homes.
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Within weeks, 12 turbines will generate power for 70,000 homes.
Authorities say it set a state record for the exotic category and the first for the species.
The structure opened in 1796, making it the oldest lighthouse in the state.
The bagels at a new shop in Montauk aren't actually edible.
Health officials say Vibrio vulnificus, a rare bacteria, killed a man after he ate raw oysters from a seafood stand in Missouri.
Health officials blamed a Missouri man's death on Vibrio vulnificus bacteria, which thrives in warmer water, after he ate a raw oyster, CBS2's Lisa Rozner reports.
We're exploring climate change's impact on our area and the unique ways people are finding solutions. One example, is the largest off-shore wind farm in the nation being constructed off the coast of Montauk.
Stunning scenery, good company and refreshing brews. It feels like a world away, but the Montauk Brewing Company is only a short drive or train ride away!
CBS2 spoke with experts who are rescuing the confused turtles, including some on the critically endangered list.
The Coast Guard says a 54-year-old man was suffering from diabetes-related health complications on board a vessel about 80 miles south of Montauk.
A new book from Simon & Schuster takes a look back at the true story of four men getting lost at sea in Montauk and never returning home during in 1984.
The 82-year-old was world-renowned for his images of Africa and wildlife.
Tenia Campbell, 24, is charged with second-degree murder in the deaths of her twins, Jasmine and Jaida.
According to police, officers rushed to Montauk County Park Thursday afternoon after getting reports of a suicidal woman with her children.
Robert Casado, 38, was found unconscious on June 6 in Kirk Park.
Service was disrupted when one train side-swiped another early Saturday morning.
Suffolk County officials said Thursday that they have taken down a large drug ring in the summer tourist hot spot of Montauk.
A new study suggests businesses should move away from the water in Montauk because of rising sea levels.
A U.S. Marine was hospitalized on Long Island after he was struck by a hit-and-run driver.
A Coast Guard helicopter lowered a rescuer onto the deck. Then, the 47-year-old man was lifted up in a basket.
A research team is taking part in a shark expedition off the coast of Montauk where it is believed that great white sharks give birth to their young.
Seven New York tourism signs have come down on the East End of Long Island, following complaints from area residents.
As the summer tourist season approaches, Montauk residents are sending a message to rowdy vacationers: keep it together, please.
Profiling five of the very best surf towns in America
Kuntz chronicled his volunteer work on the island of Lesbos by posting photos to social media. Back on Long Island, his work inspired a movement, spearheaded by nonprofit East End Cares.
The NYPD has turned to a world renowned martial arts expert to teach officers how to use reasonable force.
Some NYC lawmakers are trying to persuade Gov. Kathy Hochul to restart congestion pricing with a lower charge.
A man accused of warning Zionists to get off a subway train appeared before a judge Monday. Mayor Eric Adams said the incident was one of several that crossed the line from protest speech to blatant antisemitism.
Doggone it. Fans hoping for a last-minute breakthrough in the standoff between the Nathan's Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest and champion Joey Chestnut may find this hard to swallow - he's not going to appear, after all.
If you have limited laundry room space, there are a variety of stacked washer and dryer units that are perfect.
The NYPD has turned to a world renowned martial arts expert to teach officers how to use reasonable force.
Some NYC lawmakers are trying to persuade Gov. Kathy Hochul to restart congestion pricing with a lower charge.
A man accused of warning Zionists to get off a subway train appeared before a judge Monday. Mayor Eric Adams said the incident was one of several that crossed the line from protest speech to blatant antisemitism.
Doggone it. Fans hoping for a last-minute breakthrough in the standoff between the Nathan's Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest and champion Joey Chestnut may find this hard to swallow - he's not going to appear, after all.
Steven Schwally, the man accused of being intoxicated when he crashed into a nail salon on Long Island, killing four, appeared in court Monday.
Severe thunderstorms swept through New York, New Jersey and Connecticut on Sunday, with the chance of an isolated tornado. See the latest weather maps and live radar.
A tractor-trailer accident on I-95 in Greenwich, CT had southbound lanes backed up for the morning commute.
Severe thunderstorms moved through New York and New Jersey on Wednesday evening, causing widespread power outages and other damage.
U.S. News & World Report released its 2024 college rankings Tuesday, and some Tri-State Area schools ranked among the best in the world.
Parts of New Jersey are back under a heat advisory Wednesday.
With NJ Transit's fare hike kicking in on Monday, some riders are considering alternate ways of getting around.
Sunday was expected to be the busiest day of the summer travel season, but severe thunderstorms caused delays and cancelations.
Severe thunderstorms swept through New York, New Jersey and Connecticut on Sunday, with the chance of an isolated tornado. See the latest weather maps and live radar.
With a 15% fare hike for NJ Transit riders set to go into effect Monday, commuters protested Friday outside the agency's headquarters, saying they've been plagued with service delays and cancellations.
Court documents reveal disturbing new details in the case of a mother accused of drowning her two young children in Lakewood, New Jersey.
Steven Schwally, the man accused of being intoxicated when he crashed into a nail salon on Long Island, killing four, appeared in court Monday.
Severe thunderstorms swept through New York, New Jersey and Connecticut on Sunday, with the chance of an isolated tornado. See the latest weather maps and live radar.
Long Island police said Steven Schwally, 64, was drunk and speeding when he crashed an SUV into a nail salon Friday, killing an off-duty NYPD officer and three other people.
At least four people were killed and nine injured when a driver crashed through the front of a nail salon on Long Island.
A pocket watch that belonged to President Theodore Roosevelt is back in its rightful place. The 126-year-old cherished possession has been recovered after being stolen from an exhibit in 1987.
Some NYC lawmakers are trying to persuade Gov. Kathy Hochul to restart congestion pricing with a lower charge.
The Supreme Court on Monday ruled that former President Donald Trump is entitled to immunity from federal prosecution for official actions he took while in office.
The judge warned defense lawyers last week that telling jurors alleged details about Nadine Menendez's ex-boyfriend risks turning the trial "into a soap opera."
Usher accepted the lifetime achievement award at the 2024 BET Awards, and Will Smith debuted a single as he continued his comeback from slapping Chris Rock at the Oscars two years ago.
With NJ Transit's fare hike kicking in on Monday, some riders are considering alternate ways of getting around.
The New York City Virus Hunters are getting their hands dirty to find out which little birdies might be carrying a deadly disease in Central Park.
"We can serve payers very effectively from the footprint that remains," CEO Tim Wentworth says of the coming Walgreens closures.
The advisory issued by Dr. Vivek Murthy came as the U.S. grappled with another summer weekend marked by deadly mass shootings.
One bill being fast-tracked would make abortions free in New Jersey by eliminating co-pays.
A beloved Queens DJ, known for his selfless generosity, is himself in need of support as he seeks a kidney donor.
Spike Lee's "Do the Right Thing" celebrated its 35th birthday Sunday with a block party on Do The Right Thing Way in Bed-Stuy, Brooklyn.
Usher accepted the lifetime achievement award at the 2024 BET Awards, and Will Smith debuted a single as he continued his comeback from slapping Chris Rock at the Oscars two years ago.
His recently uncovered photographs, long thought lost, are the basis of the former Beatle's book, "1964: Eyes of the Storm," and an exhibition currently at the Brooklyn Museum.
From the moment she first began appearing at the side of John F. Kennedy Jr., Carolyn Bessette became one of the most photographed women in the world. Her personal style continues to have an impact 25 years following her death.
Mets infielder José Iglesias performed his song "OMG" live at Citi Field after the team's 7-2 win over the Houston Astros.
The Mets' rally was all for naught as a five-run 11th inning lifted the Astros to a 10-5 win on Sunday.
The Yankees left Toronto with a split of their four-game series against the Blue Jays with an 8-1 win on Sunday.
Cameron Harper scored late in the second half to rally New York to a 2-2 draw with D.
Alex Bregman put Houston ahead with a two-run single in the eighth inning and the surging Astros rallied from five runs down for a 9-6 victory over the New York Mets.
The Yankees, who won Friday to snap a season-worst four-game losing streak, lost for the 10th time in their past 13 games.
Queens residents who lost their homes in an apartment building fire six months ago say they are again searching for somewhere to live as their temporary housing agreements expire.
The New York City Virus Hunters are getting their hands dirty to find out which little birdies might be carrying a deadly disease in Central Park.
Lillian Wong of Queens is trying to solve the mystery of money being withdrawn from her dead son's bank account.
A commercial stretch along 86th Street in Bensonhurst has become a hotbed of illegal vending, according to Councilwoman Susan Zhuang.
Environmental groups in the South Bronx say the neighborhood is feeling the worst of the heat and humidity because of air pollution.
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."
As much of the northeast experiences heavy rains, parts of New York City are beginning to flood.
Thousands of people flooded Union Square on Friday for a PlayStation giveaway promoted by livestreamer Kai Cenat.
CBS New York's Shosh Bedrosian was in the courtroom Monday as he learned his fate.
That center says it has seen a sharp increase in New Yorkers acting as so-called "freelance recyclers." CBS New York's Hannah Kliger reports.
Many residents want affordable and market-rate housing, but some worry the plan will have a punishing impact on schools and roads. CBS New York's Tony Aiello has the story from Fishkill.
CBS New York's Ali Bauman got a first look Monday at the course and explains why proponents argue it will make it safer to put a suspect in handcuffs.
Fireworks set off in celebration of our independence turn catastrophic every year - causing thousands of injuries. In fact, Saturday night, a Long Island man lost one hand and three fingers on the other while setting off an illegal firework. CBS New York's Vanessa Murdock reports.