Mystery compost releasing unbearable odor, Long Island residents say
The Calverton property owner says it's organic compost, but neighbors worry the stench engulfing their homes is from toxic trash.
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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.
One of two suspects accused of robbing a Gulf gas station attendant and shooting at officers has been arrested, police say.
Trent Grisham hit a grand slam, Carlos Rodón pitched six effective innings and the New York Yankees beat the Chicago White Sox 10-2 for their season-high sixth consecutive win.
The Mets set a franchise record for runs in a home game in a 19-9 victory over the Marlins on Friday night.
Mayor Eric Adams said police would be deploying 1,000 new officers into the Bronx amid a gun violence surge.
The bat tossed in the air by a 12-year-old Marco Rocco that earned him a suspension later lifted by a judge has sold for nearly $10,000 at auction.
One of two suspects accused of robbing a Gulf gas station attendant and shooting at officers has been arrested, police say.
Mayor Eric Adams said police would be deploying 1,000 new officers into the Bronx amid a gun violence surge.
Southampton Village homeowners can no longer rent out their properties for less than two weeks at a time.
There's a push in New York to ease the state's pepper spray laws to allow people to buy it in more stores and online.
Agents seized over 40 pounds of methamphetamine, cocaine and fentanyl used to manufacture MDMA, or ecstasy, the DEA said.
NYC and the surrounding area could see a chance of rain today, but the forecast is looking bright for the holiday weekend ahead.
If you have waited until the last minute to finish back-to-school shopping, experts say at this point, it may pay to wait a little longer.
On Monday, Fairfield National, the Metro Region champions, was welcomed back home after an incredibly impressive season.
Parents can prepare for end-of-the-summer challenges, like anxiety over the first day of school, earlier bedtimes and cellphone bans.
The town of Fairfield will throw a parade Monday to celebrate the Little League team's World Series run.
The bat tossed in the air by a 12-year-old Marco Rocco that earned him a suspension later lifted by a judge has sold for nearly $10,000 at auction.
New Jersey government agencies are urging precautions against the mosquito-borne illness after multiple positive cases in humans.
Newark Airport flight concerns continue after a ground stop led to hours of delays as Labor Day Weekend travel takes off.
NYC and the surrounding area could see a chance of rain today, but the forecast is looking bright for the holiday weekend ahead.
This marks the second planned station closure this year. Back in February, it shut down for 25 days.
Southampton Village homeowners can no longer rent out their properties for less than two weeks at a time.
The Plainedge School District in North Massapequa says it invested $250,000 to equip every classroom, hallway, gym and field with smart cameras and devices.
Security footage showed a man picking the dog up from the family's front yard in Woodmere and driving away with him.
If you have waited until the last minute to finish back-to-school shopping, experts say at this point, it may pay to wait a little longer.
A Long Island family is heartbroken over the apparent theft of their dog right off their front lawn. They've spent hours calling vets, shelters and even fire departments, but no one has seen him.
There's a push in New York to ease the state's pepper spray laws to allow people to buy it in more stores and online.
White House border czar Tom Homan made it clear that cities like New York will be targeted next in a wave of immigration roundups.
A federal appeals court said many of the tariffs imposed by President Trump on dozens of countries earlier this year are not legally permissible, but didn't halt them.
President Trump announced earlier this week that he would be removing Lisa Cook as a member of the Federal Reserve Board of Governors.
Mayor Eric Adams was in the Bronx on Thursday afternoon, meeting with community leaders following a dramatic surge in gun violence.
New York City's investigation into a deadly Legionnaires' disease cluster in Central Harlem is over, the city Health Department says.
New Jersey government agencies are urging precautions against the mosquito-borne illness after multiple positive cases in humans.
No new cases have been reported in the impacted ZIP codes — 10027, 10030, 10035, 10037 and 10039 — since Aug. 13.
New York City health officials are investigating cases of Legionnaires' disease at an apartment building in the Bronx.
Parents can prepare for end-of-the-summer challenges, like anxiety over the first day of school, earlier bedtimes and cellphone bans.
"Concert Joe" fills his Bay Ridge apartment with memorabilia from five decades of live music obsession.
The English rock band Oasis is coming to the New York City area for two concerts this weekend in New Jersey.
Fans have been eager to learn everything they can ever since Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce announced their engagement in a joint post.
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce announced the news of their engagement with photos on Instagram.
Jerry Adler's acting credits include "The Sopranos" and "The Good Wife." He also had 53 Broadway productions to his name, all behind the scenes.
Trent Grisham hit a grand slam, Carlos Rodón pitched six effective innings and the New York Yankees beat the Chicago White Sox 10-2 for their season-high sixth consecutive win.
The Mets set a franchise record for runs in a home game in a 19-9 victory over the Marlins on Friday night.
The bat tossed in the air by a 12-year-old Marco Rocco that earned him a suspension later lifted by a judge has sold for nearly $10,000 at auction.
Taylor Townsend and Jelena Ostapenko's post-match back-and-forth at the U.S. Open remained a topic of conversation Thursday.
The Yankees homered for the sixth straight game, with 18 total in that span.
"Concert Joe" fills his Bay Ridge apartment with memorabilia from five decades of live music obsession.
As developers tout jobs and investment, opponents warn of displacement, addiction and strained infrastructure.
Brighton Beach has one of New York City's largest elderly populations, supported by local organizations and volunteers.
Thursday night's tidal flooding may be in part to blame for a large fire at a Long Island marina that destroyed a restaurant and several boats.
The city-owned section of the BQE would cost billions to fix, with construction not expected to begin until 2029.
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.
Tens of thousands of people flooded Manhattan streets on June 2, 2024 for the 60th annual Israel Day on Fifth Parade.
If you think traveling for work is all about booking a flight and hotel, think again. The editors of Condé Nast Traveler and Wired are teaming up to help navigate this new era.
Camp Homeward Bound in Haverstraw starts each day with a ritual for campers whose lives are anything but routine. CBS News' Elaine Quijano reports.
The pharmacies say they're limiting the vaccine in some states and not offering it at all in a few. CBS News' Cristian Benavides reports.
The FDNY rushed to the scene on Mermaid Avenue after getting reports of a late-night fire inside a store in Brooklyn.
Two male suspects are wanted after three people were shot in the Fordham section, NYC police say. CBS News New York's Christina Fan reports.
