Federal emergency declaration approved for Suffolk County, Hochul says
President Joe Biden has approved a federal emergency declaration in Suffolk County, New York following last week's devastating flooding.
NYC health dept. to spray for mosquitoes to reduce West Nile virus risk
The New York City health department will be spraying for mosquitoes in parts of the city Monday and Wednesday.
Biden approves emergency declaration in Connecticut after historic rainfall
President Joe Biden has approved Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont's request for a federal emergency declaration in three counties in response to the historic rainfall and devastating flooding from storms earlier this week.
New Jersey bill would offer tax deductions for E-ZPass tolls
A proposed bill in New Jersey would allow individuals to deduct up to $1,000 from their gross income on their state income tax returns for tolls paid via the E-ZPass system.
All New Yorkers will be allowed to vote by mail in upcoming elections
New York's highest court has ruled that all registered voters will be allowed to vote by mail in the upcoming elections.
Connecticut's sales tax-free week is here. Here's what's exempt.
Connecticut's sales tax-free week begins Sunday and runs through Saturday.
Man impersonated MTA employee, livestreamed what he was doing, police say
A Queens man was arrested after he allegedly impersonated an MTA employee and livestreamed what he was doing.
Staten Island eliminated from Little League World Series
Staten Island's South Shore Little League was eliminated from the 2024 Little League World Series after a 6-1 loss to a team from Florida on Tuesday.
Governor's ex-chief of staff expected to replace Sen. Menendez, sources say
Highly placed sources in Washington tell CBS News New York that New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy is expected to appoint his former chief of staff George Helmy to replace Democratic Sen. Robert Menendez, who announced his resignation in July.
Columbia University President Dr. Minouche Shafik resigns
Columbia University President Dr. Minouche Shafik announced she was resigning on Wednesday. The announcement came months after she was criticized for her handling of antisemitism on campus and protests in response to the Israel-Hamas war.
America's safest county is on Long Island, according to new ranking
The safest county in the United States is located on Long Island, according to a U.S. News & World Report ranking.
How to get 2-for-1 tickets to "Stereophonic" and more Broadway shows
New York City's Broadway Week returns this September, offering two-for-one tickets to some of the hottest shows.
These Tri-State athletes won medals at the Paris Olympics
Dozens of athletes from New York, New Jersey and Connecticut are returning from the 2024 Paris Olympics as champions.
Perseid meteor shower peaks overnight Sunday into Monday
The Perseid meteor shower peaks Sunday into Monday. Find out what time and where to get the best view in the New York City area.
Staten Island team heading to Little League World Series
The South Shore Little League team, from Staten Island, is heading to the Little League World Series after beating the Morristown Little League, from New Jersey, in Friday's Metro Region championship game.