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Man who shot Suffolk County police officer sentenced to prison
A man who admitted he fired two shots at a Suffolk County police officer, intending to kill him, was sentenced to prison Thursday on Long Island.
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A man who admitted he fired two shots at a Suffolk County police officer, intending to kill him, was sentenced to prison Thursday on Long Island.
It was a brief appearance at Suffolk County Supreme Court in Riverhead. Heuermann wore a suit and tie and had his hands cuffed behind his back. His estranged wife was also there. CBS New York's Mary Calvi reports.
Dozens of students from Hofstra University on Long Island are spending their spring break in service.
Dozens of students from Hofstra University on Long Island are spending their spring break in service. CBS New York's Jennifer McLogan followed the volunteers on their mission to help rehabilitate marine mammals and sea turtles in Riverhead.
Video shows the inmate running free shortly after attacking an officer at the jail in Riverhead.
Video shows Steven Reid running free shortly after attacking an officer at the jail in Riverhead. CBS New York's Jennifer McLogan reports.
A state Appeals Court overturned Drago's previous conviction, ruling a previous prosecutor made several mistakes.
A state Appeals Court overturned Drago's previous conviction, ruling a previous prosecutor made several mistakes. CBS New York's Jennifer McLogan reports.
The Gilgo Beach murder suspect told a judge Wednesday he spends two to three hours a day reviewing evidence in the case.
The school district said the troubling racial incident targeted kindergarten and first grade student victims and their parents. CBS New York's Jennifer McLogan reports.
Volunteers packed bags of fruit, vegetables, dairy and healthy meal kits for community members in need.
Riverhead town leaders claim they are already helping people in need and cannot house any more.
On Long Island, one community has declared a state of emergency proactively to keep away any possible buses of asylum seekers. CBS2's Jennifer McLogan reports Riverhead and a group of Suffolk County supervisors say the responsibility of placing migrants rests solely with the federal government.
Michael Valva, a former NYPD officer, was sent upstate to serve 25 years to life for killing his son.
There are newly created safe zones in Riverhead and Yaphank near court, police and sheriff property.
The shooting of an off-duty NYPD officer who was trying to buy a car from a marketplace site brings awareness to the dangers that such deals could bring. As CBS2's Jennifer McLogan reports, law enforcement on Long Island is creating safe sites for people to meet and make transactions.
Sgt. Christopher Racioppo was rushed into emergency surgery after Nunez allegedly stabbed him in April 2021.
Wild birds carrying this lethal virus have spread it, surprisingly, to eight species of mammals, and now, to seals.
Investigators said they're part of a new neighborhood gang and one of their crimes made headlines in October.
Valva attempted to explain away the killing of defenseless Thomas, who died of hypothermia.
CBS2 spoke with experts who are rescuing the confused turtles, including some on the critically endangered list.
So far, the program has collected 1.6 tons of food scraps from just four restaurants and nine homes.
Long Island's first food scrap collection program was rolled out on the East End. The town of Riverhead collects scraps from homes and businesses to reduce the waste stream and make compost for local farms. As CBS2's Carolyn Gusoff reports, it's considered a win-win.
Michael Valva was charged with murder in the 2020 death of his son Thomas Valva.
Former NYPD officer accused of abusing and killing his 8-year-old son, who was on the autism spectrum.
Humidity levels are up slightly, but that's still not bad. Highs will be in the mid 80s.
NYPD took a 24-year-old man into custody after he allegedly stabbed and killed his mother, sister-in-law, niece and nephew in their Brooklyn apartment.
The biggest continuing effect has been on air travel. Carriers canceled thousands of flights on Friday and now have many of their planes and crews in the wrong place.
Gerrit Cole struck out eight in six strong innings, Juan Soto went 4 for 4 and the New York Yankees beat the Tampa Bay Rays 6-1.
Jake Burger homered and doubled to help the Miami Marlins beat the New York Mets 6-4 on Friday night.
Humidity levels are up slightly, but that's still not bad. Highs will be in the mid 80s.
NYPD took a 24-year-old man into custody after he allegedly stabbed and killed his mother, sister-in-law, niece and nephew in their Brooklyn apartment.
Former U.S. Rep. George Santos has lost a bid to dismiss some of the charges in the criminal case against him as he heads toward trial.
At least seven people in New York have been sickened in a listeria outbreak linked to deli meats.
NJ Transit says regular weekend schedules will be in effect beginning Saturday, and regular weekday service will resume Monday.
Humidity levels are up slightly, but that's still not bad. Highs will be in the mid 80s.
At least seven people in New York have been sickened in a listeria outbreak linked to deli meats.
After several days of searing, summer heat, we've finally got some good news for the Tri-State Area, weather-wise.
New York and New Jersey coped with another day of excessive heat and humidity Wednesday, as well as severe weather.
Severe weather moved through parts of the Tri-State Area amid another heat wave Tuesday, causing widespread damage.
Humidity levels are up slightly, but that's still not bad. Highs will be in the mid 80s.
At least seven people in New York have been sickened in a listeria outbreak linked to deli meats.
NJ Transit says regular weekend schedules will be in effect beginning Saturday, and regular weekday service will resume Monday.
Hundreds of flights were canceled or delayed at NYC and New Jersey airports after a CrowdStrike update caused a global Microsoft outage.
Despite many calls to resign, convicted Sen. Bob Menendez says he's staying put.
Humidity levels are up slightly, but that's still not bad. Highs will be in the mid 80s.
Former U.S. Rep. George Santos has lost a bid to dismiss some of the charges in the criminal case against him as he heads toward trial.
According to prosecutors, the alleged drunk driver who crashed into a Long Island nail salon in June, killing four people, had a blood alcohol level that was more than twice the legal limit.
New York's next offshore wind farm, Sunrise Wind, will be seven times bigger than its first one.
Officials in Hempstead are warning beach goers about recent shark sightings and rough seas.
Former U.S. Rep. George Santos has lost a bid to dismiss some of the charges in the criminal case against him as he heads toward trial.
More than two dozen House Democrats and four senators have now called on President Biden to end his reelection bid.
Weisselberg was sentenced in April to five months in Rikers Island, in line with a plea agreement over his alleged perjury in a 2023 civil fraud case.
"I am not supposed to be here tonight," former President Donald Trump said. "I stand before you in this arena only by the grace of almighty God."
The U.S. Secret Service is facing mounting questions about the security flaws that allowed the shooter to fire from a rooftop near the rally.
At least seven people in New York have been sickened in a listeria outbreak linked to deli meats.
Physical effects of heat waves, like heat stroke, are widely known. But scientists are now sounding the alarm on psychological consequences of extremely high temperatures.
At least two cases of measles have been found in people staying at a New York City-run shelter for migrants in Brooklyn.
Nationwide, the CDC says the COVID virus level in wastewater is now "high" for the first time since last winter.
A first responder on Long Island is said to be the first in the country, outside a clinical trial, to undergo a life-saving surgery for peripheral artery disease.
A new sculpture featuring the likeness of one of hip-hop's first DJs plays a specially curated mix, powered by solar panels.
Prosecutors have been preparing to retry the disgraced movie mogul since the New York Court of Appeals overturned his 2020 rape conviction.
The Kennedy Center named its 2024 Honorees Thursday morning. They include Harlem's historic Apollo Theater, the first institution to ever receive the honor.
Bob Newhart, who starred in the long-running sitcoms "The Bob Newhart Show" and "Newhart," has died at age 94.
Run-DMC's Darryl McDaniels will headline this weekend's free SummerStage concert at Flushing Meadows-Corona Park in Queens.
Gerrit Cole struck out eight in six strong innings, Juan Soto went 4 for 4 and the New York Yankees beat the Tampa Bay Rays 6-1.
Jake Burger homered and doubled to help the Miami Marlins beat the New York Mets 6-4 on Friday night.
Hall of Fame linebacker Lawrence Taylor has been charged in Florida with failing to update his address on the state's sex offender registry.
Josef Martínez scored two second-half goals to help CF Montreal rally for a 2-2 tie with the New York Red Bulls.
Mounsef Bakrar and Talles Magno each scored a second-half goal to help New York City FC rally and play Atlanta United to a 2-2 tie.
The situation for a NYCHA tenant has gone from bad to worse after ankle-deep water inundated her Brooklyn apartment during a storm.
A new sculpture featuring the likeness of one of hip-hop's first DJs plays a specially curated mix, powered by solar panels.
A legal battle is brewing between some New York City tenants and Mayor Eric Adams over rental assistance laws.
The Kennedy Center named its 2024 Honorees Thursday morning. They include Harlem's historic Apollo Theater, the first institution to ever receive the honor.
It's a tradition that dates back to 1887. Worshippers in Brooklyn paraded through the streets, a beloved Italian tradition.
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.
A driver trying to flee a traffic stop crashed in Woodside, according to NYPD.
Author Maura Cheeks, whose book "Acts of Forgiveness" was voted the Readers' Choice for the CBS New York Book Club, runs one of the city's newest indie book stores. CBS New York's Mary Calvi reports.
The global computer outage also caused thousands of flight delays and cancellations
Things are starting to return to normal a day after a CrowdStrike software update set off a global Microsoft computer outage.
A woman died and three people were critically injured when a BMW and Ford collided in the Hunts Point section, according to police.