Stories From Main Street: Rockland Native To Perform Good Works In All 50 States
A person needs courage to follow the road not taken. Rockland County native Mark Svensson and his wife Esmine are taking that chance.
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A person needs courage to follow the road not taken. Rockland County native Mark Svensson and his wife Esmine are taking that chance.
We've been hearing from listeners that police are cracking down at the George Washington Bridge, where drivers and riders have been teaming up to take advantage of E-ZPass carpool discounts.
"Right now we're just trying to collect, gather the factual information and the perishable evidence that can go away with the passage of time," NTSB's Robert L. Sumwalt said. "We will be going over that boat with a fine tooth comb."
Rescuers have recovered one body while searching for two missing teens thought to have fallen through the ice at a New Jersey lake, 1010 WINS' Glenn Schuck reports.
The consensus in Albany is that, due to climate change, we can expect more monster storms like Sandy, and more flooding.
Volunteer ambulance squads aren't just found in the suburbs. They exist in New York City as well.
The police chief in a Connecticut city has halted permits for gun shows, saying he's concerned any firearms purchased there might one day be used in a mass shooting.
Handmade paper snowflakes from around the globe and green ribbons fill Chalk Hill to remind students the world is thinking of them on their first day back to class.
The Marlboro Board of Education in Monmouth County voted last month to have an uniformed officer in all of its nine schools following the deadly shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Conn.
For those devastated by Superstorm Sandy, the new year brings new hope of better days to come – and also an emphasis on helping others in need.
It's amazing. You take an egg, flower, sugar, butter, and vanilla, mix it all up, put it in the oven, and you get so much more than just a cookie.
It doesn't matter the perceived wealth of a town. Budgets are tight everywhere.
After superstorm Sandy, New Dorp High School on Staten Island became a place of salvation and on Thursday, the students shared their stories with the nation's top education official.
It took nearly 45 minutes for workers to lift the first section to the rooftop of the 104-story building Wednesday morning.
Carly Rose Sonenclar, 13, is from Mamaroneck and has been blowing the judges of the Fox show away with her vocals. Some have called her a prodigy with God-given talent.
Floodwaters from the storm poured into Amtrak's East River tunnels and knocked out the entire signal system that manages Amtrak and LIRR trains between Long Island and Manhattan.
Most people probably know the Stephen Siller Tunnel To Towers Foundation for its 9/11-related charities, but superstorm Sandy has them extending their efforts.
Many trees still need to be cleared over a month after superstorm Sandy hit the Tri-State area. In some cases, it's a matter of determining who is responsible.
It is still too dangerous for people to live on the barrier island and right now, there's a strict curfew overnight.
Residents are still waiting for help three weeks after President Barack Obama visited parts of Staten Island following superstorm Sandy.
It's like an Atlantic City roll of the dice, but New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie is asking FEMA for 100 % reimbursement for debris removal and emergency protective measures following superstorm Sandy.
It's been over a month since superstorm Sandy slammed into the Tri-State area and many are still trying to secure basic needs like heat.
The sights, the sounds, and smells of the attack on Pearl Harbor are forever seared into Union resident Tom Mahoney's memory. Now he's trying to make sure that those memories don't die with him.
'Better updates? Sign me up!' That's what people in Clarkstown are saying after what they experienced during superstorm Sandy, and the town has followed through.
Some victims of Sandy in Rockland County still can't return home and their temporary shelter won't be available this weekend.
Although the Red Flag Warning was issued for only Friday, the threat of wildfires across the region will persist until the pattern switches back to wet. As of now, a pattern change does not look likely in the short term.
Wendy's plans to close 140 U.S. restaurants before the end of this year on top of the 100 it said it would close in May.
The New York state trooper who was shot in the leg on Long Island was released from the hospital Friday.
A suspicious device shaped like a grenade found near the NYC Marathon finish line in Central Park was deemed not hazardous, NYPD says.
Garrett Wilson's one-handed catch reminded Jets fans of the iconic grab Odell Beckham Jr. made for the Giants in the same endzone.
Although the Red Flag Warning was issued for only Friday, the threat of wildfires across the region will persist until the pattern switches back to wet. As of now, a pattern change does not look likely in the short term.
The New York state trooper who was shot in the leg on Long Island was released from the hospital Friday.
A suspicious device shaped like a grenade found near the NYC Marathon finish line in Central Park was deemed not hazardous, NYPD says.
Garrett Wilson's one-handed catch reminded Jets fans of the iconic grab Odell Beckham Jr. made for the Giants in the same endzone.
New York City Mayor Eric Adams was back in court Friday afternoon. A judge set his trial date for April as his attorney sought to get the bribery charge against him dismissed.
A rescued squirrel who became a social media star called Peanut has been euthanized after New York state authorities seized it during a raid.
Police say a shooting at the University of Bridgeport was an isolated incident that did not involve students.
The Halloween weather forecast for 2024 shows several record highs are in jeopardy around New York and New Jersey.
Connecticut voters are getting their chance as America decides on the next president, but that's not the only thing voters will see on their 2024 ballot.
The New York City area will see a warm-up to close out the month, with record highs in jeopardy on Halloween.
Although the Red Flag Warning was issued for only Friday, the threat of wildfires across the region will persist until the pattern switches back to wet. As of now, a pattern change does not look likely in the short term.
The PATH Hoboken station will close for nearly a month in early 2025 for repairs, the Port Authority announced Thursday.
New Jersey American Water customers in Bridgewater, Raritan and Somerville remained under a boil water advisory Thursday.
A water main break in Somerville, New Jersey has left most of the borough without any water.
Police officers raced into a burning New Jersey home and saved a woman's life, and the heroic rescue was captured on camera.
Although the Red Flag Warning was issued for only Friday, the threat of wildfires across the region will persist until the pattern switches back to wet. As of now, a pattern change does not look likely in the short term.
The New York state trooper who was shot in the leg on Long Island was released from the hospital Friday.
An all-out manhunt is underway after a New York State Police trooper was shot by a driver on the Southern State Parkway.
The suspect in the murder of Sabina Rosas has been found dead, police said Wednesday.
Sabina Rosas, 33, was found dead in a room at the Shou Sugi Ban House wellness resort in the Hamptons on Monday.
New York City Mayor Eric Adams was back in court Friday afternoon. A judge set his trial date for April as his attorney sought to get the bribery charge against him dismissed.
Going into the final weekend before the 2024 U.S. presidential election, Kamala Harris and Donald Trump are crisscrossing the battleground states.
New York City is turning to technology and young people to help put an end to the dangerous epidemic of subway surfing.
The former president tried to seize on President Biden's "garbage" comment, while Jennifer Lopez appeared at a rally in Las Vegas with the vice president.
A Republican-led House panel has referred former Gov. Andrew Cuomo to the Justice Department for potential prosecution for allegedly lying to Congress in September about his role in a COVID report on nursing home deaths.
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.
Dozens of New York and New Jersey schools are impacted by a recall of meat and poultry products potentially contaminated with listeria.
The worst rates of the infection known as "walking pneumonia" or "white lung pneumonia" are in young children ages 2 to 4 years old.
Rwanda says it's gaining control of a Marburg outbreak, but U.S. authorities are taking no chances as another killer virus spreads fast.
Rapper Tekashi 6ix9ine has been arrested in New York City for alleged violations of the conditions of supervised release that were set when he was sentenced several years ago to two years in prison in a racketeering case.
Teri Garr rose from being a background dancer in Elvis Presley movies to co-star in such favorites as "Young Frankenstein" and "Tootsie."
Timothée Chalamet surprised the crowd at his own look-alike contest at Washington Square Park in Manhattan.
The lead singer-songwriter for the superstar band Fleetwood Mac who became a superstar solo artist talks about her latest song, "The Lighthouse," that was inspired by her own experience with abortion, and a strong desire to "do something."
Cardi B says she's been hospitalized with a medical emergency and will have to miss her scheduled performance at ONE Musicfest in Atlanta.
Garrett Wilson's one-handed catch reminded Jets fans of the iconic grab Odell Beckham Jr. made for the Giants in the same endzone.
The New York Jets snapped a five-game losing streak by beating the Houston Texans on Thursday night.
Free agent Juan Soto is certain to get an astronomical contract this offseason, but the Yankees will have major competition.
The New York City Marathon charts a 26.2 mile course throughout all five boroughs this Sunday. Here's a look at the route maps.
The New York City marathon takes over the city this Sunday, with several major roads and bridges closed across the five boroughs.
In the Queens neighborhood known as Little Guyana, preparations are underway for the community's annual Diwali festival.
The Bergen Beach home on East 72nd Street and Avenue K has become a neighborhood attraction.
The landmarked library branch in Harlem underwent a $34.4 million renovation from top to bottom.
A Brooklyn-based nonprofit is working to make a positive change in the form of student graduations in the community.
A Harlem preschool teacher was honored Monday for his three decades of serving students, some as young as 3 years old.
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."
Rob Marciano has the Tri-State Area's updated Friday afternoon forecast on CBS News New York.
New York City Mayor Eric Adams is expected back in court Friday afternoon as his attorney seeks to get the bribery charge against him dismissed.
The Marine veteran is accused of manslaughter and criminally negligent homicide in the death of Jordan Neely. CBS News New York's Christina Fan reports.
A brush fire in Rockaway, N.J. is 10% contained as much of our area is under a Red Flag Warning. CBS News New York's Rob Marciano reports.
Police determined the suspicious, grenade-shaped device was not hazardous. CBS News New York's John Dias reports.
