Homeowner taking legal action against Long Island town following backyard collapse
CBS News New York first reported this story in August when the collapse happened after severe storms. Carolyn Gusoff reports.
CBS News New York first reported this story in August when the collapse happened after severe storms. Carolyn Gusoff reports.
Sunday's storm forced one Long Island family out of their home after their backyard collapsed. They believe the town is at fault and the whole disaster could have been prevented.
Sunday's storm forced one Long Island family out of their home after their backyard collapsed. They believe the town is at fault and the whole disaster could have been prevented. CBS News New York's Alecia Reid reports.
A mother who is nine months pregnant, her husband and their 8-year-old daughter all suffered severe injuries at an illegal fireworks show on Long Island on July 4.
There is an effort to help three members of a family severely injured on July 4th at an illegal fireworks show on Long Island. CBS New York's Carolyn Gusoff spoke with one of the victims, who is nine months pregnant and hospitalized with her husband and young daughter. Read more and find out how to help: https://cbsloc.al/4cEXlFi
A large group had gathered to watch a fireworks display at a home on Foxrun Court in Port Jefferson when one went astray, police said. CBS New York's John Dias reports.
In Port Jefferson Village, some recently installed fixes have washed away, resulting in million of dollars of needed work.
Port Jefferson was a hotbed of spy activity that helped win our independence in the Revolutionary War.
Suffolk County corrections officer, family thank Long Island doctors for their perseverance and professionalism.
Police showed up and found the deer on its back. They had to pull the fence apart to get it out.
The Healthy Libraries program reached over 900 people during the pandemic. Beginning September, it will expand from five libraries to eight in Suffolk County.
According to authorities, the person or people in a red SUV used what appears to be a BB gun to shoot out windows of cars and at least one home between 1:20 a.m. and 3:20 a.m. on Saturday.
The victim, 54, was walking on Greenway Trail about a quarter of a mile from the entrance at 11:30 a.m. Oct. 21. That's when police say a man tackled her from behind, knocking her to the ground.
Police say the 54-year-old woman was tackled from behind Wednesday morning on the Greenway Trail in Port Jefferson Station.
Two Long Island communities received huge grants on Thursday to build much-needed parking and make environmental upgrades to new sewer systems.
Jenna Perez would have turned 18 next week, but now her family is planning her funeral.
Suffolk County Police said it happened just before 9:30 p.m. in Port Jefferson Station.
It was a harrowing early morning for employees in a suburban drug store. Three thugs tied them up, put guns to their heads and escaped with prescription pills and cash.
The statue was vandalized at the Church of Saint Majella in Port Jefferson Station sometime over the weekend, police said.
A bizarre and devastating calling card was left behind by burglars who ransacked a Long Island family's dream home.
A woman had part of her ear bitten off during a dog attack on Long Island.
Suffolk County police said they are actively investigating several leads in hopes of catching whoever has been breaking into multiple businesses in Port Jefferson Station.
The Town of Brookhaven on Long Island is taking action against rundown, vacant houses.
A desperate search was under way on Monday for a missing therapy dog, and the owners fear someone snatched the tiny Yorkie from their yard two weeks ago.
The Tutinos called in an electrician, who told the family their condo was not properly grounded to their utility's wiring.
The Philadelphia 76ers snapped a five-game losing streak with a win over the Brooklyn Nets in an NBA Cup game Friday night.
Families of children injured by medical malpractice at birth and pushed into a New York state fund to receive critical care are waiting for state officials to address claim denials.
Hundreds of Yonkers families have been without gas for three months, and many are frustrated as the problem stretches into the holiday season.
The new Davis Center will bring back the wonder of skating and swimming alongside Harlem Meer in Central Park.
A federal judge is deciding whether to release Sean "Diddy" Combs on bail as he awaits trial on sex trafficking and racketeering charges.
Families of children injured by medical malpractice at birth and pushed into a New York state fund to receive critical care are waiting for state officials to address claim denials.
Hundreds of Yonkers families have been without gas for three months, and many are frustrated as the problem stretches into the holiday season.
The new Davis Center will bring back the wonder of skating and swimming alongside Harlem Meer in Central Park.
A federal judge is deciding whether to release Sean "Diddy" Combs on bail as he awaits trial on sex trafficking and racketeering charges.
A New York state ban on the retail sale of dogs, cats and rabbits begins Dec. 15.
The MTA announced the Federal Highway Administration has given congestion pricing the green light, clearing the way for it to start on Jan. 5, 2025.
After a long period of drought and fire hazards, we're getting an early taste of winter. New York, New Jersey and Connecticut have been desperate for rain.
The first major snowstorm of the season brought school closures, power outages, and heavy snow to our region, including to areas that badly needed it.
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.
A fire in Bayonne displaced several families and caused a day care to evacuate Friday.
A Hudson Valley woman says her car was driven from Queens to New Jersey after she parked at an unlicensed long-term parking lot near John F. Kennedy International Airport.
The MTA announced the Federal Highway Administration has given congestion pricing the green light, clearing the way for it to start on Jan. 5, 2025.
After a long period of drought and fire hazards, we're getting an early taste of winter. New York, New Jersey and Connecticut have been desperate for rain.
The first major snowstorm of the season brought school closures, power outages, and heavy snow to our region, including to areas that badly needed it.
The MTA announced the Federal Highway Administration has given congestion pricing the green light, clearing the way for it to start on Jan. 5, 2025.
After a long period of drought and fire hazards, we're getting an early taste of winter. New York, New Jersey and Connecticut have been desperate for rain.
The first major snowstorm of the season brought school closures, power outages, and heavy snow to our region, including to areas that badly needed it.
A plan to regionalize some New York public school services has set off alarm bells among Long Island parents and educators.
The iconic Stella Ristorante in Floral Park, Long Island will close on Dec. 31 after 64 years in business.
The New York Department of Motor Vehicles has overhauled its point system, and the points drivers accrue are going to stay on their record longer.
A New York City Councilmember is taking the city's Department of Homeless Services to task, saying it needs to do a better job managing food at the city's migrant shelters.
Trump's sentencing in the "hush money" case has been delayed by a New York judge.
President-elect Donald Trump made the announcement Thursday evening after Matt Gaetz withdrew himself from consideration.
The suit claims McMahon and others at the WWE were aware of misconduct decades ago and negligent in failing to prevent it.
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.
A federal judge is deciding whether to release Sean "Diddy" Combs on bail as he awaits trial on sex trafficking and racketeering charges.
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.
The Philadelphia 76ers snapped a five-game losing streak with a win over the Brooklyn Nets in an NBA Cup game Friday night.
The New York Giants are releasing quarterback Daniel Jones days after announcing Tommy DeVito will take over as the team's starter, owner John Mara says.
Connor Zary scored midway through the third period to give the Calgary Flames a win over the New York Rangers on Thursday night.
Lucas Raymond scored with 51 seconds remaining and the Detroit Red Wings beat the New York Islanders on Thursday night.
The New Jersey Devils downed the Carolina Hurricanes on Thursday night.
The new Davis Center will bring back the wonder of skating and swimming alongside Harlem Meer in Central Park.
Thursday marks exactly 60 years since the Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge opened to much fanfare.
Nov. 29 is the last day for New York City restaurants to remove roadway dining sheds, which will now be seasonal under new regulations set by the City Council.
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.
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."
CBS News New York's John Elliott has your weather forecast for November 22 at 11 p.m.
Weather in the Tri-State Area and across the country caused some airport delays Friday as travelers headed to their Thanksgiving destinations. CBS News New York's Alecia Reid reports on another potential worry for the travel week ahead.
The Brooklyn Botanic Garden officially opened "Lightscape" on Friday night. The winter attraction includes a mile-long illuminated trail, several synchronized music and light shows, and more.
Heading into the holidays, hundreds of families in Yonkers don't have gas to cook their meals, and this has been going on for three months. CBS News New York's Lori Bordonaro spoke to residents to find out how they're coping and what's being done to fix the problem.
Families with children injured by medical malpractice at birth and pushed into a New York state fund to receive critical care are waiting for state officials to address claim denials. They met up with CBS News New York investigator Mahsa Saeidi for an emotional update.