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Families of Gilgo Beach murder victims speak out: "Grateful today is happening"
It's something Long Islanders have been waiting for for a long time, especially the victims' families.
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It's something Long Islanders have been waiting for for a long time, especially the victims' families.
Investigators spent Thursday combing the woods near the Southern State Parkway after getting a tip from a driver.
The culprit remains ground level ozone.
This time, the culprit is not Canadian wildfire smoke - it's ground level ozone.
Piping plovers are small sand-colored shorebirds that nest and feed on the beach.
Robert Bush, a Long Island high school football player, has given the gift of life to others after he collapsed during a workout and passed away.
The victim was on his way to work at Queens Hospital when he was struck and later died there.
The family told police the father put his son in the car when a man jumped behind the wheel and took off.
From local firemen to families in the village, everyone took part in the water fun.
Organizers say the tradition has been going on for over 40 years with this year having one of the biggest turnouts.
The TSA is preparing for a flood of flyers during a week that already saw thousands of delays.
CBS New York has learned New York City public school nurses started to receive Narcan training on June 14.
Participating inmates receive 35 hours of guarded training and education in an eight-week period.
Dr. Jamie Yun's family, patients and neighbors say he was selfless, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Organizers say this June is about strength in solidarity, justice, activism and love.