Tractor-trailer forced to drive backwards after shutting down Northern State Parkway
Chopper 2 flew overhead as a tractor-trailer was forced to drive backwards for nearly a mile after shutting down the Northern State Parkway.
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Chopper 2 flew overhead as a tractor-trailer was forced to drive backwards for nearly a mile after shutting down the Northern State Parkway.
Police said the driver veered off the road and hit several trees before the car burst into flames.
Police said the driver veered off the road and hit several trees before the car burst into flames.
State police blocked traffic while good Samaritans tried to get a couple of horses off the road.
The SPCA said an animal rescuer spotted the man walking from his vehicle to the woods with a cage in his hand around 12:15 p.m. last Saturday on the eastbound side of the roadway just past exit 40.
Two people were pronounced dead at the scene and two others were taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries, state police said.
It happened around 9:15 a.m. on the eastbound lanes near Roslyn Road.
Flames fully engulfed the car flipped on its side. Just minutes before, the injured driver was trapped inside.
Heavy rains are blanketing the roads and dampening moods all across the area Saturday.
The crash happened on the Northern State Parkway east of Wolf Hill Road near the Dix Hills Road overpass around 1 p.m., officials said.
Two people are dead after a woman fleeing from a traffic stop drove the wrong-way on the Northern State Parkway and crashed head-on into another car, Suffolk County police said.
The MTA bus driver accused of taking a bus on his day off and driving it drunk in Nassau County has his own version of the incident.
Dozens of frustrated drivers found themselves stranded on the side of the road with flat tires during this past weekend's heavy rainfall.
Police have reported nearly 30 recent break-ins, mostly south of the Northern State Parkway from Manhasset Hills east to Roslyn Heights around Shelter Rock and Searingtown roads.
A storm that dumped nearly an entire summer's worth of rain in parts of the Tri-State area caused major flooding in some spots, stranding motorists and snarling the morning commute.
A judge Tuesday ordered Dina Lohan to pay over $3,000 in fines and fees. She'll also perform 100 hours of community service and participate in a drunken driving program.
Repairs will include removing the worn top layer of pavement from travel lanes and shoulders, repairing the base asphalt, improving drainage and installing new a new asphalt surface.
Authorities on Long Island said a police impersonator was on the loose Wednesday, trying to pull over drivers on major roads.
A huge tree crashed onto the busy Northern State Parkway on Long Island Sunday, causing a major traffic nightmare.
A state DOT task force will consider solutions to the problem next month.
One woman said all the shaking and rattling from the ongoing construction project has cracked the foundation of her home.
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Police said the teen stumbled away from the Dix Hills house party with alcohol in her system and was struck and killed as she tried to walk across the nearby parkway.
Suffolk County police said they arrested Scott Coutts, who was driving eastbound on the westbound lanes of the Sunrise Highway Service Road before striking an SUV.
New York transportation officials will inspect all 450 entrance and exit ramps on Long Island following a wave of wrong-way drunken driving arrests.
It's a First Alert Weather Day for Friday evening into Saturday morning due to accumulating snow that could be heavy at times.
Ukrainian President Zelenskyy says he and President Trump have agreed to meet in Florida on Sunday, signaling progress in talks to end the Russia-Ukraine war.
Federal funding cuts have left local organizations struggling to meet growing needs, prompting a borough-wide fundraising push to support food access, housing and other essential services.
Strikes against ISIS targets in Nigeria come after President Trump spent weeks accusing the West African country's government of failing to rein in the persecution of Christians.
Police don't have a suspect in custody, and the victim's father tell CBS News New York he does not believe his son knew the victim.
It's a First Alert Weather Day for Friday evening into Saturday morning due to accumulating snow that could be heavy at times.
Federal funding cuts have left local organizations struggling to meet growing needs, prompting a borough-wide fundraising push to support food access, housing and other essential services.
Police don't have a suspect in custody, and the victim's father tell CBS News New York he does not believe his son knew the victim.
In Levittown, volunteers spent Christmas morning making dreams come true for children from struggling families.
In just about a week, when the holidays are over and shopping slows down, it can be tough on small businesses. In Harlem, a holiday market is helping vendors stay afloat.
It's a First Alert Weather Day for Friday evening into Saturday morning due to accumulating snow that could be heavy at times.
Forecast model data continues to suggest that a general 4–8-inch snowfall is likely with this system.
We've issued a First Alert Weather Day for Friday evening into Saturday morning due to snow.
It's a First Alert Weather Day as a mixture of snow and rain move through the Tri-State Area Tuesday morning.
We have issued a First Alert Weather Day Tuesday as travel could be impacted due to slick roads, especially north and west of the city.
It's a First Alert Weather Day for Friday evening into Saturday morning due to accumulating snow that could be heavy at times.
Forecast model data continues to suggest that a general 4–8-inch snowfall is likely with this system.
We've issued a First Alert Weather Day for Friday evening into Saturday morning due to snow.
Leaders in Paterson, N.J., are pushing back against Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard's remarks suggesting the city is working to impose Islamic law.
Saint Cecilia Roman Catholic Church in South Brunswick, New Jersey, was ransacked in a desperate act for quick cash, police say.
It's a First Alert Weather Day for Friday evening into Saturday morning due to accumulating snow that could be heavy at times.
In Levittown, volunteers spent Christmas morning making dreams come true for children from struggling families.
Forecast model data continues to suggest that a general 4–8-inch snowfall is likely with this system.
It's practically the plot to "Home Alone." A quick-thinking 12-year-old boy in Medford stopped a burglar who broke into his home, police said.
We've issued a First Alert Weather Day for Friday evening into Saturday morning due to snow.
Strikes against ISIS targets in Nigeria come after President Trump spent weeks accusing the West African country's government of failing to rein in the persecution of Christians.
Mamdani's team says the group of 48 includes "people from across fields and communities" and are "New Yorkers whose creativity, leadership and lived experience reflect the full life of the city."
The Justice Department said the process of releasing the Epstein files may take "a few more weeks" due to the volume of materials.
A federal judge has given a green light to New York's so-called Green Light Law, rejecting the Trump administration's bid to stop the state from giving people driver's licenses without having them prove they're in the country legally.
Leaders in Paterson, N.J., are pushing back against Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard's remarks suggesting the city is working to impose Islamic law.
A spike in measles cases in Rockland County has New York health officials urging families to get vaccinated.
Researchers on Long Island say they've found physical evidence of PTSD in World Trade Center first responders.
In New York, cases of flu, RSV and COVID have spiked since Thanksgiving.
There are at least 500 sudden and unexpected deaths in the city each year, and in roughly a fifth of those cases, a genetic cause can be detected.
UnitedHealthcare and NewYork-Presbyterian have roughly two weeks to reach an agreement or thousands of Medicare Advantage members could be forced to find care elsewhere.
The singer said an MRI showed a cancerous spot on one of his lungs after he recovered from a lengthy bout of bronchitis.
Comedian and actor Bowen Yang performed his final sketch on "SNL" Saturday night, after announcing his unexpected mid-season exit from the show.
A judge Friday voided the conviction of one of the two men found guilty of the 2002 killing of Run-D.M.C. star Jam Master Jay.
The special features interviews with Kathy Bates, Annette Bening, Albert Brooks, Michael Douglas, Kiefer Sutherland, Jerry O'Connell and Mandy Patinkin.
Jake and Romy Reiner released a statement on Wednesday, remembering their parents, Rob Reiner and Michele Singer Reiner, as their best friends.
Adam Pelech scored the tiebreaking goal late in the third period, and the New York Islanders beat the New Jersey Devils 2-1 on Tuesday night.
Taylor Raddysh and Alexis Lafreniere scored 68 seconds apart in a five-goal third period for the New York Rangers in a 7-3 win over the Washington Capitals on Tuesday.
Anthony Edwards scored 38 points to help the Minnesota Timberwolves beat former teammate Karl-Anthony Towns for the first time and hold off the New York Knicks 115-104.
Michael Porter Jr. scored 28 points, as the Brooklyn Nets beat the Philadelphia 76ers 114-106.
The Mets jettisoned another core player Monday, trading second baseman Jeff McNeil to the Athletics for minor league right-hander Yordan Rodriguez.
Federal funding cuts have left local organizations struggling to meet growing needs, prompting a borough-wide fundraising push to support food access, housing and other essential services.
What began as a middle school project has grown into hundreds of handwritten messages left across New York City, offering encouragement to strangers and revealing how a small gesture can resonate for weeks.
NYC says center-running bus lanes will speed up commutes and improve safety on one of Brooklyn's busiest corridors, but critics aren't so sure.
Nine Brooklyn Football Club partner bars are collecting shelf-stable food and winter coats to benefit 10 local schools.
The Davis Center in Harlem is now open for its first winter season after technical delays.
The Halloween tradition strolled through Manhattan's East Village on Sunday, with furry friends dressed in colorful costumes.
A suspect was taken into custody after an attack on Pearl Street Mall in Boulder on June 1 in which there were 15 people and a dog who were victims. The suspect threw Molotov cocktails that burned some of the victims, who were part of a march for Israeli hostages.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Dogs got decked out for the annual Tompkins Square Halloween Dog Parade in New York City's East Village on Saturday.
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It's a First Alert Weather Day as a Winter Storm Warning is covering all of New York City and much of the surrounding area. CBS News New York's Tony Sadiku has a look at the forecast.
CBS News New York's Craig Allen has your latest forecast.
Cooking Christmas meals was a challenge at more than 70 buildings owned by the New York City Housing Authority due to gas service outages. CBS New York's Adi Guajardo reports.
Marin Iwanowicz was fatally shot on Christmas Eve in Brownsville. CBS New York's Lisa Rozner reports.
CBS New York's Dave Carlin reports on Christmas in Harlem, where the National Action Network held its annual holiday meal and toy giveaway.
