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.
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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.
N.Y. Gov. Kathy Hochul says a state budget deal has been reached, including a "bell-to-bell" school cellphone ban.
A Westchester County family says K2, also known as synthetic marijuana, led to the death of their loved one after he became addicted to it.
Preston High School students received a warm welcome back from spring break after learning the school will no longer close.
Ryan O'Hearn hit a three-run home run off Will Warren and the Baltimore Orioles held on for a 4-3 victory over the New York Yankees on Monday night.
Brandon Nimmo hit a grand slam and a three-run homer and finished with nine RBIs in the Mets' 19-5 destruction of the Nationals on Monday.
N.Y. Gov. Kathy Hochul says a state budget deal has been reached, including a "bell-to-bell" school cellphone ban.
A Westchester County family says K2, also known as synthetic marijuana, led to the death of their loved one after he became addicted to it.
Preston High School students received a warm welcome back from spring break after learning the school will no longer close.
It could be a rough few years ahead for Long Island Rail Road riders as Amtrak plans to shut down the East River tunnels to fix damage from Superstorm Sandy.
A Queens man pleaded not guilty to manslaughter in the death of 31-year-old mother of two. Prosecutors say she died after she underwent an unlicensed procedure.
Sunday will feature a mix of sun and clouds, with winds gusting between 35-45 mph at times.
Easter Sunday looks great, as the sun will stick around, but temperatures will be more more comfortable in the upper 60s.
The stock market's wild ride is having an impact on families who use a 529 college savings account, a tax-free way for parents to save for educational expenses.
The man who said his stepmother held him captive for two decades has released his first public statement.
Wind gusts between 30-45 mph will persist into Wednesday across the Tri-State Area
Some neighbors in Perth Amboy, New Jersey say they're being pushed out for bigger developments.
Equipment and staffing issues at Newark Liberty International Airport prompted major delays Monday.
The Jones Road Wildfire in Ocean County, N.J. is still burning, despite hopes the weekend rain might bring it under control.
Sen. Andy Kim says U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement admitted it is detaining a man with no criminal history at its facility in Elizabeth, New Jersey.
A person was found dead inside a car submerged in a body of water inside a gated community in Manalapan, New Jersey, on Saturday.
It could be a rough few years ahead for Long Island Rail Road riders as Amtrak plans to shut down the East River tunnels to fix damage from Superstorm Sandy.
Police say there have been two fatal road rage deaths in April on the Long Island Expressway involving motorcycles.
George Santos must turn himself into federal custody by July 25 to begin his 87-month prison sentence for wire fraud and identity theft.
A family says their newborn son nearly bled to death and is fighting for his life after he was circumcised at a New York City hospital.
George Santos has been sentenced to 87 months in prison on federal wire fraud and identity theft charges in New York.
N.Y. Gov. Kathy Hochul says a state budget deal has been reached, including a "bell-to-bell" school cellphone ban.
A Westchester County family says K2, also known as synthetic marijuana, led to the death of their loved one after he became addicted to it.
First lady Melania Trump made a rare public appearance to advocate for the bill's passage earlier this year.
Canadian Prime Minster Mark Carney's Liberal Party will retain its hold on power, in a reversal of fortunes seen largely as a reaction to Mr. Trump's actions and rhetoric.
George Santos must turn himself into federal custody by July 25 to begin his 87-month prison sentence for wire fraud and identity theft.
A family says their newborn son nearly bled to death and is fighting for his life after he was circumcised at a New York City hospital.
After a leaked Trump administration budget draft showed cuts to the suicide prevention hotline dedicated to helping LGBTQ+ youth, advocates in New York are sounding the alarm.
Doctors in New York City were able to save the lives of three children with one heart transplant. Here's how.
A grieving family in Queens wants answers after a young woman died two weeks after giving birth to twins. They believe it was due to complications with her C-section, but say the hospital is not giving them any answers.
A Long Island woman accused of forging vaccination records of students did not appear in court for her arraignment.
First-time nominees Chubby Checker, Joe Cocker and Bad Company will also be inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.
Sunday night marked the opening of "Real Women Have Curves," a new musical on Broadway. It is inspired by a real-life story of the immigrant experience in America.
Bianca Castro-Arabejo, known by her stage name Jiggly Caliente, died days after her family said she had been battling a "severe infection" and lost "most of her right leg."
Prosecutors at Sean "Diddy" Combs ' upcoming federal sex trafficking trial can show jurors video of the hip-hop mogul hitting and kicking one of his accusers in a Los Angeles hotel hallway, a judge ruled at a hearing Friday.
Harvey Weinstein's retrial started with opening statements in NYC, five years after the original was a catalyst in the #MeToo movement.
Ryan O'Hearn hit a three-run home run off Will Warren and the Baltimore Orioles held on for a 4-3 victory over the New York Yankees on Monday night.
Brandon Nimmo hit a grand slam and a three-run homer and finished with nine RBIs in the Mets' 19-5 destruction of the Nationals on Monday.
Andrei Svechnikov scored three goals and the Hurricanes beat the Devils 5-2 on Sunday to take a 3-1 lead in their first-round playoff series.
A 21-year-old son of an NFL assistant coach has taken responsibility for prank-calling former University of Colorado quarterback Shedeur Sanders during the NFL Draft late last week.
Aaron Judge broke a sixth-inning tie in the second game with his eighth home run this season, and the Yankees swept the Blue Jays on Sunday.
Preston High School students received a warm welcome back from spring break after learning the school will no longer close.
New York restaurant leaders and state officials share outrage of renaming of NY Strip Steak
In honor of Arbor Day, Bronx Borough President Vanessa Gibson is calling on more funding for the borough's green spaces and the planting of more trees.
A community of bird lovers in Brooklyn is raising concerns after they say dozens of pigeons vanished from a local park.
The New York City Department of Parks and Recreation has announced plans to ban bikes on the Rockaway Boardwalk during peak hours this summer.
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 says a $254 billion state budget deal has been reached, including a "bell-to-bell" school cellphone ban. CBS News New York's Christina Fan has the details.
The 19-year-old Ocean County man charged in this month's wildfire is scheduled for a hearing Tuesday.
The president has a rally planned in Michigan, and his administration is expected to make an announcement about his 25% tariffs on foreign cars and parts.
The MTA released new renderings Monday of four different kinds of fare gates it hopes to install at 150 stations in the next five years. CBS News New York's Derick Waller reports.
CBS News New York's Tony Sadiku has the latest weather forecast.
