Long Island residents step up after Veterans Day ceremony cancellation
The government shutdown forced Calverton National Cemetery to cancel its annual Veterans Day ceremony, but Long Island residents found a way to honor local veterans anyway.
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The government shutdown forced Calverton National Cemetery to cancel its annual Veterans Day ceremony, but Long Island residents found a way to honor local veterans anyway.
Waste dumped at a nursery in Calverton that neighbors said was causing a foul odor is finally being removed.
The Calverton property owner says it's organic compost, but neighbors worry the stench engulfing their homes is from toxic trash.
Complaints of overpowering smells surrounding the Calverton property triggered an environmental investigation. CBS News New York's Jennifer McLogan reports.
The fallen war hero finally has a place on American soil. CBS News New York's John Dias reports.
A large fire at the Crown Recycling plant in Calverton, Long Island appeared to be under control Wednesday afternoon.
A large fire at a recycling plant in Calverton on Long Island Wednesday appears to be under control. CBS News New York's Carolyn Gusoff reports.
Forty-five miles east of Bethpage, a second former Grumman site is raising concerns about groundwater pollution. CBS News New York's Jennifer McLogan covers Long Island, where homeowners are demanding the Navy remedy the contamination now.
An airman from Dutchess County that was killed during World War II has now been accounted for, more than eight decades later.
Army scientists used DNA and dental records to identify the 22-year-old soldier as Sgt. Bernard J. Sweeney Jr.
CBS2 has reported for years on the pollution concerns in Calverton, Suffolk County.
More than 100 homes in one Long Island community are now hooked up to safe public water after pollution concerns.
Katie Polk's home and pets were lost, but the hamlet of Calverton is rallying around her.
From the ashes of a raging fire on Long Island, there's been an outpouring of community kindness. Days ago, the fire destroyed a Calverton woman's home, but as CBS2's Carolyn Gusoff reports, neighbors say it's her kindness that's come full circle.
So far, the program has collected 1.6 tons of food scraps from just four restaurants and nine homes.
Bird lovers are being urged to temporarily take down backyard feeders to contain the outbreak of avian flu.
Some Suffolk County homes have contaminated well water. Tests have have turned up cancer-causing chemicals.
The measure compelling the Justice Department to release materials related to Jeffrey Epstein is expected to pass the House. In a sudden reversal, President Trump told lawmakers they should vote for it.
Norman Powell scored 19 points, Kel'el Ware finished with 16, and the Heat survived a wild finish to beat the Knicks 115-113 on Monday night.
At least two dozen people were displaced following a fire that spread across multiple home in Roselle, New Jersey, on Monday night.
Former Harvard President Larry Summers said Monday he's "deeply ashamed" after messages between him and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein were released last week.
The Turtle Back Zoo in New Jersey joined the relatively few in the U.S. that routinely give the public a view of veterinary care.
Doctors were afraid Connor Dubeau, a Smithtown West High School senior, would not walk again after he broke a bone in his neck diving into rocky waters at Gilgo Beach.
A woman at a New York City spa claims she saw a hidden camera in a locker room where she and other women were naked.
New York Jets cornerback Kris Boyd remains hospitalized after being wounded in a shooting early Sunday morning in Midtown.
Millions of family caregivers across the U.S. are providing unpaid care to loved ones with aging illnesses. The Credit for Caring Act could ease the financial burden.
The Metropolitan Museum of Art's Costume Institute announces its spring exhibition, which typically inspires the dress code for the evening.
The New York City area will see an unusual temperature pattern Sunday as a strong cold front marches through the region.
A severe geomagnetic storm brought the northern lights, or aurora borealis, back to the New York City area on Wednesday night.
Tuesday is Veterans Day, and it's a First Alert Weather Day due to the cold and wind.
A freeze warning goes into effect Monday across the New York City area as the coldest weather of the season so far arrives.
It comes after last week's deadly storm brought damaging winds that knocked down trees around the city and the Tri-State Area.
At least two dozen people were displaced following a fire that spread across multiple home in Roselle, New Jersey, on Monday night.
The Turtle Back Zoo in New Jersey joined the relatively few in the U.S. that routinely give the public a view of veterinary care.
The FAA says it is asking Newark air traffic controllers to stay in Philadelphia for two more years as it tries to improve staffing levels.
Two South Brunswick, N.J. officers pulled a man from a crashed, burning car just moments before it became fully engulfed. The rescue was caught on video.
The gun violence in Newark, N.J. killed 10-year-old Jordan Garcia and 21-year-old Kiyah Mae Scott, according to Essex County prosecutors.
Doctors were afraid Connor Dubeau, a Smithtown West High School senior, would not walk again after he broke a bone in his neck diving into rocky waters at Gilgo Beach.
The New York City area will see an unusual temperature pattern Sunday as a strong cold front marches through the region.
A surge of rare pelican sightings in New York City raises the possibility the southern birds may start calling the area home.
A 13-year-old boy was thrown from his e-bike after striking and killing a deer in East Islip, Long Island.
The historic Wells Farm on the border of Riverhead and Northville on Long Island went up in flames Wednesday evening.
The measure compelling the Justice Department to release materials related to Jeffrey Epstein is expected to pass the House. In a sudden reversal, President Trump told lawmakers they should vote for it.
Former Harvard President Larry Summers said Monday he's "deeply ashamed" after messages between him and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein were released last week.
New York Attorney General Letitia James' lawyers accused the Trump administration of "outrageous government conduct," arguing the fraud charges against her were intended to punish James for her opposition to President Trump.
The U.N. Security Council has approved a U.S. plan for Gaza that authorizes an international stabilization force to provide security in the Palestinian territory.
Millions of family caregivers across the U.S. are providing unpaid care to loved ones with aging illnesses. The Credit for Caring Act could ease the financial burden.
The Turtle Back Zoo in New Jersey joined the relatively few in the U.S. that routinely give the public a view of veterinary care.
Doctors were afraid Connor Dubeau, a Smithtown West High School senior, would not walk again after he broke a bone in his neck diving into rocky waters at Gilgo Beach.
Millions of family caregivers across the U.S. are providing unpaid care to loved ones with aging illnesses. The Credit for Caring Act could ease the financial burden.
Natural coral is being used to help those suffering from knee osteoarthritis who may not need a total knee replacement.
As researchers get closer to making pig kidney transplants work in humans, patients in need of donations have new hope.
The event, organized by the Vatican's culture ministry, drew stars including Spike Lee, Cate Blanchett and Judd Apatow.
America's largest festival for non-fiction cinema opens Nov. 12, offering more than 115 feature-length documentaries plus short films, available in NYC theaters and streaming. Check out the remarkable lineup.
Actress Eva LaRue opens up about her yearslong stalker and the two-part documentary detailing her experience.
The Radio City Rockettes celebrated their 100th anniversary with a street renaming ceremony outside Radio City Music Hall.
Kendrick Lamar, Lady Gaga and Bad Bunny are among the artists with the most Grammy nominations this year.
Norman Powell scored 19 points, Kel'el Ware finished with 16, and the Heat survived a wild finish to beat the Knicks 115-113 on Monday night.
Doctors were afraid Connor Dubeau, a Smithtown West High School senior, would not walk again after he broke a bone in his neck diving into rocky waters at Gilgo Beach.
New York Jets cornerback Kris Boyd remains hospitalized after being wounded in a shooting early Sunday morning in Midtown.
The New York Jets are benching QB Justin Field and will start Tyrod Taylor on Sunday against the Baltimore Ravens, a person with knowledge of the decision said.
Ross Colton and Victor Oloffson scored in a 1:19 span in the second period to help the streaking Avalanche beat the Islanders 4-1 on Sunday night.
In one of Brooklyn's most contaminated industrial corridors, a small nursery is cultivating thousands of native plants to restore greenspace, bolster climate resilience, and reconnect neighbors with nature.
Business owners in Gravesend say abandoned and double-parked cars are clogging McDonald Avenue, hurting their livelihoods and creating dangerous conditions.
At the Malikah Safety Center in Astoria, Queens, Muslim women are learning more than just self-defense.
The homeowner said he had a valid reason for sawing down the trees at Powell's Cove Park and was not trying to break the law.
Residents and transit advocates call for for more transparency and community input before the plan is finalized.
The Halloween tradition strolled through Manhattan's East Village on Sunday, with furry friends dressed in colorful costumes.
A suspect was taken into custody after an attack on Pearl Street Mall in Boulder on June 1 in which there were 15 people and a dog who were victims. The suspect threw Molotov cocktails that burned some of the victims, who were part of a march for Israeli hostages.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
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.
Some of the new additions include the popular snack, Goldfish, the classic toy, LEGO, and the Labubu sensation.
CBS News New York's Tony Sadiku has the latest weather forecast.
President Trump is now publicly urging Republicans to support the effort. CBS News New York's Christina Fan has the details.
Police continue to search for the suspect, or suspects, responsible for the mass shooting that killed two and injured six on Saturday night. CBS News New York's Andrew Ramos reports.
CBS News New York's Lonnie Quinn says the daylight hours in the Tri-State Area will feature sun and clouds with a high of around 47.
