Former LI police chief arrested for allegedly soliciting sex
James Burke allegedly exposed himself to an undercover ranger at Vietnam Veterans Memorial Park in Farmingville.
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James Burke allegedly exposed himself to an undercover ranger at Vietnam Veterans Memorial Park in Farmingville.
Disgraced former Suffolk County police chief James Burke was arrested again Tuesday morning after allegedly soliciting sex and exposing himself at a public park. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/45lcdoj
Many in the various communities are begging motorists to just slow down. CBS New York's Jennifer McLogan reports.
The child was found at the bottom of a backyard pool in Great River. He was not breathing and appeared blue.
A child who nearly drowned was saved this week thanks to the work of a Suffolk County 911 dispatcher who instructed a family member how to perform CPR on the 5-year-old boy.
Officers Michael Stroehlein and Diego Montero helped the woman deliver her baby at her home in Amityville.
The project is part of a revitalization initiative that landed a $10 million grant from New York state in 2018.
Business leaders in Suffolk County are celebrating a milestone that they say will lead to new investment and development.
The Vibrio vulnificus bacteria was identified in a Suffolk County resident who died recently, Hochul said.
Gov. Kathy Hochul's office reports the death of a person from Suffolk County has been tied to a rare bacteria.
The center in Suffolk County will house specialists and a powerful microscope for tick identification. CBS New York's Carolyn Gusoff has the story.
Parents are being reminded to practice sportsmanship as student-athletes head back to school.
Authorities say the vessel somehow flipped upside down and then landed on the dock of a home.
The crash was reported around 8 a.m. near Stratford Road and Grand Avenue in Nassau County.
Authorities say Jane Doe number seven, whose remains were found in 1996, was Karen Vergata. CBS New York's Jennifer McLogan has the new developments from Hauppauge.
Police are searching for a driver who struck and killed a 68-year-old man on Long Island and then fled the scene.
It comes as his estranged wife is speaking out about what the family has gone through. CBS New York's Jennifer McLogan has the latest details.
Police said a dark colored SUV hit 68-year-old Paul Benjamin around 8:30 p.m. Monday at the intersection of Carleton Avenue and Elmore Street.
Investigators said Zanoor Jaffari has a history of domestic abuse, CBS New York's Jennifer McLogan reports.
Police say the stabbing happened just before 5 p.m. Sunday at the family's home on Jefferson Avenue in Brentwood.
The Suffolk County man is facing two counts of murder in the deadly stabbing of his wife and 2-year-old daughter.
One bullet went through a window into the living room and grazed an 8-year-old boy who was sleeping on a couch.
One of the co-authors of that study noted there's a hot spot here in New York with quite a few cases.
Rex Heuermann is charged with killing three women and is the prime suspect in a fourth murder.
Surveillance images show the suspects wearing caps and gowns on June 24 inside the store on Walt Whitman Road in Huntington Station.
Airport staffing issues and weather slowed down one of the busiest holiday travel days across the Tri-State Area on Tuesday.
An international shoplifting ring allegedly stole nearly $2 million worth of goods across three states, officials announced Tuesday.
Authors Beatriz Williams and Lauren Willig spoke to Mary Calvi about their latest book written with Karen White.
Former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani appeared in court Tuesday to face questions about his payments in the Georgia election defamation case. He claimed he's out of money.
The first of three arches for the Portal North Bridge arrived at the construction site in Kearny Tuesday.
Airport staffing issues and weather slowed down one of the busiest holiday travel days across the Tri-State Area on Tuesday.
An international shoplifting ring allegedly stole nearly $2 million worth of goods across three states, officials announced Tuesday.
Former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani appeared in court Tuesday to face questions about his payments in the Georgia election defamation case. He claimed he's out of money.
The first of three arches for the Portal North Bridge arrived at the construction site in Kearny Tuesday.
It's the busiest day of the year at the Hunts Point Produce Market, where trucks are loaded up with millions of pounds of produce. Some of it will likely end up on your Thanksgiving plate.
A Thanksgiving winter storm is headed for the New York area, but first we had to deal with some rain Tuesday morning.
A Thanksgiving storm is forecast to bring rain, and even snow, for some parts of New York and New Jersey.
Thanksgiving week starts Monday with partly sunny skies and temps in the mid 50s, but things will change from there.
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.
Airport staffing issues and weather slowed down one of the busiest holiday travel days across the Tri-State Area on Tuesday.
The first of three arches for the Portal North Bridge arrived at the construction site in Kearny Tuesday.
A Thanksgiving winter storm is headed for the New York area, but first we had to deal with some rain Tuesday morning.
New data shows car thefts at Port authority parking lots are spiking by more than 50% this quarter amid the annual holiday travel surge.
A fire in Newark Saturday left more than 80 people - mostly senior citizens - homeless just days before Thanksgiving.
A Babylon boat yard went up in flames after an intoxicated woman drove the wrong way and crashed into boats, police said.
New Jersey Sen. George Helmy said congestion pricing could drive businesses out of New York City and into the Garden State on "The Point with Marcia Kramer."
Thanksgiving week starts Monday with partly sunny skies and temps in the mid 50s, but things will change from there.
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.
President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden made a rare visit to Staten Island on Monday to honor service members and their families ahead of Thanksgiving.
U.S. Attorney for the Southern District Damian Williams announced plans to resign Monday.
Special counsel Jack Smith asked a federal judge to toss out the charges against President-elect Donald Trump in the case stemming from the 2020 election.
New Jersey Sen. George Helmy said congestion pricing could drive businesses out of New York City and into the Garden State on "The Point with Marcia Kramer."
Democrats say they're concerned or scared Trump will threaten their rights, but fewer than half feel motivated to oppose him.
Whole Foods Market stores in five states sold recalled carrots and celery sticks that could contain E. coli.
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.
New York's iconic Blue Man Group is packing it in after more than 30 years on stage.
Chuck Woolery was inducted into the American TV Game Show Hall of Fame in 2007 and earned a daytime Emmy nomination in 1978.
Lawyers for actor Jonathan Majors and Grace Jabbari agreed to dismiss the case with prejudice, according to a joint filing in Manhattan federal court.
Cynthia Erivo, Ariana Grande, AMC and fans react to the debate over in-theater singing during "Wicked."
A federal judge is deciding whether to release Sean "Diddy" Combs on bail as he awaits trial on sex trafficking and racketeering charges.
Dennis Schroder scored 31 points, and the undermanned Brooklyn Nets rallied to beat Stephen Curry and the Golden State Warriors on Monday night.
OG Anunoby scored a career-high 40 points, and the Knicks rode a torrid start to a 145-118 rout of the Denver Nuggets.
Nico Hischier recorded his first career hat trick to give the New Jersey Devils a 5-2 win over the Nashville Predators.
Lucas Raymond scored the go-ahead goal in the third period and the Red Wings rallied to beat the Islanders 4-2.
The St. Louis Blues beat the New York Rangers 5-2 in Jim Montgomery's coaching debut.
Tenants in a six-story building in Queens say they were forced to climb stairs amid a six-week-long elevator outage.
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.
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."
Tenants had to be rescued as flames burned through an apartment building in Upper Manhattan on Tuesday. Six people, including a firefighter, were hospitalized. As CBS News New York's John Dias reports, many are now left homeless days before Thanksgiving.
Tuesday was a busy holiday travel day, and it started off wet and messy in the Tri-State Area. CBS News New York's Rob Marciano, Zinnia Maldonado, Christine Sloan and Dan Rice report.
Thanksgiving is just about here, and a brand new CBS News poll looks at whether Americans plan to talk post-election politics or avoid it around the dinner table on Thursday. CBS News Director of Elections and Surveys Anthony Salvanto dives into the findings.
A ceasefire deal has been reached between Israel and Hezbollah in Lebanon. The deal will be implemented immediately but in phases, allowing Israel time to withdraw its forces. CBS News New York's Jessica Moore has more on what the agreement means.
Authors Lauren Willig and Beatriz Williams join CBS New York to talk about their new novel.
