Mercury found in rubberized flooring in L.I. school district's gyms
Schools in the Long Island town of Glen Cove are replacing gymnasium floors following this month's startling discovery of mercury vapors emanating from old rubberized flooring.
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Schools in the Long Island town of Glen Cove are replacing gymnasium floors following this month's startling discovery of mercury vapors emanating from old rubberized flooring.
Metro-North faced delays on the New Haven and Harlem lines, and LIRR service was partially suspended on the Port Jefferson Branch.
The MTA says a maintenance vehicle is disabled on the Metro-North tracks in Woodlawn, and crews are responding to downed wires on the LIRR tracks in Hicksville.
Complaints of overpowering smells surrounding the Calverton property triggered an environmental investigation. CBS News New York's Jennifer McLogan reports.
It was all part of a fundraiser that supports our nation's heroes and their service dogs. CBS News New York's Dick Brennan reports.
Chopper 2 flew over the scene in Oceanside, Nassau County.
Air Force veteran Nick Martucci said he never forgot his military partner Remco, a Belgian Malinois, after his deployment. CBS News New York's John Dias reports.
The areas around Jones Beach flooded again as high tide and big waves caused water to pool up to the boardwalk and beyond. CBS News New York's Jennifer McLogan reports.
New Jersey is under a state of emergency and there's a coastal flood advisory for the Jersey Shore as Hurricane Erin causes dangerous conditions.
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy has declared a state of emergency as Hurricane Erin brings high surf and dangerous rip currents to beaches along the East Coast. Lonnie Quinn, John Elliott, Christine Sloan and Jennifer McLogan have First Alert Weather Team coverage.
Southampton Town Emergency Manager Ryan Murphy joins CBS News New York to discuss the coastal flood concerns.
CBS News New York's Tony Sadiku, Christine Sloan and Carolyn Gusoff have a look at the impacts Hurricane Erin is bringing across our area.
As Hurricane Erin brings coastal flooding and erosion impacts to Long Island, Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman and Suffolk County Executive Ed Romaine held a news conference to discuss emergency preparedness for future storms.
Communities along the East Coast are preparing for high waves and coastal flood warnings as the storm churns offshore in the Atlantic. CBS News New York's Christina Fan and Natalie Duddridge have team coverage.
Towns and villages on Long Island declared states of emergency Wednesday as Hurricane Erin draws near. Surf is blasting coastlines, ocean beaches are closed to swimming, and as CBS News New York's Jennifer McLogan reports, residents are bracing for possible flooding and widespread erosion.
Hurricane Erin is bringing strong rip currents and high waves to beaches in NYC, Long Island and the Jersey Shore.
Emotions ran high as two Long Island families met for the first time after a life-saving liver donation. CBS News New York's Zinnia Maldonado reports.
Zeldin's appearance in his home state came just weeks after the EPA dealt another major blow to the fight against global warming. CBS News New York's Carolyn Gusoff reports.
Supporters of the Medicaid cuts say the changes will reduce fraud and abuse, but others worry about impacts to the vulnerable.
As New York faces significant impacts due to federal Medicaid cuts, supporters say the cuts will reduce fraud and abuse, while others worry about impacts to the vulnerable. CBS News New York's Jennifer McLogan reports.
A teenager was seriously injured in a shooting on Long Island on Friday night.
Paper Doll was among seven businesses devastated by the fire on Sayville's historic Main Street.
Weeks after an alleged drunk driver plowed through the Montauk Artist Association's annual summer art show, ruining artwork, breaking hearts and causing thousands in damage, the show has returned.
After spending more than a half century at the bottom of the Long Island Sound, a long lost college ring has been reunited with its owner. CBS News New York's Carolyn Gusoff reports.
Weeks after an alleged drunk driver plowed through the Montauk Artist Association's annual summer art show, ruining artwork, breaking hearts and causing thousands in damage, the show has returned. CBS News New York's John Dias reports.
With such a humid airmass in place by then, some locations may receive rainfall amounts exceeding 2 inches.
Carlos Rodón pitched six strong innings to tie for the major league victory lead with 16.
A 69-year-old woman was struck by a stray bullet and taken to a local hospital, where she died.
Will Thilly is running as an independent for Cranford Township Committee. It's his third time running.
A host of scathing product reviews on Amazon got the online giant's attention, which tipped off the Nassau County District Attorney's Office.
With such a humid airmass in place by then, some locations may receive rainfall amounts exceeding 2 inches.
A 69-year-old woman was struck by a stray bullet and taken to a local hospital, where she died.
The 17th Avenue pedestrian bridge reconstruction is now at least two years behind schedule.
The proposal has hundreds of liquor store owners on edge, who say the plan could come at too high a cost.
A frightening home invasion robbery in New Rochelle on Wednesday has some in the community on edge.
With such a humid airmass in place by then, some locations may receive rainfall amounts exceeding 2 inches.
NYC and the surrounding area could see rain showers or storms this afternoon into the evening commute.
It's back to a summery feel on Thursday.
As rain chances go up, so too will humidity levels, making it feel more like summer again.
Labor Day is here, and the beautiful stretch of weather continues to close out the holiday weekend around NYC.
With such a humid airmass in place by then, some locations may receive rainfall amounts exceeding 2 inches.
Will Thilly is running as an independent for Cranford Township Committee. It's his third time running.
Superintendent Laurie Newell said Thursday the district has been hosting job fairs this summer, and will continue outreach this fall.
The trail is used by people who walk their dogs and cyclists, and police say the tacks and the spikes were meant to do harm.
Loyola Jesuit Center in Morristown, N.J. says its newly added 24-hour silent retreat is booked six months in advance.
A host of scathing product reviews on Amazon got the online giant's attention, which tipped off the Nassau County District Attorney's Office.
It happened just days before she was set to welcome her kindergarten class for the new school year.
Suspected Gilgo Beach serial killer Rex Heuermann was linked to his alleged victims using DNA testing known as whole genome sequencing, prosecutors say.
Police on Long Island say officers shot and killed 33-year-old James Rosano after he pointed a BB gun at them overnight in Carle Place.
Long Island business owners who went out of their way to pay bills the safe way, or so they thought, received a warning on Tuesday. Their mail got stolen anyway.
Democrat Zohran Mamdani challenged President Trump to a debate in NYC after Andrew Cuomo called for a series of debates in the mayor's race.
New York's attorney general is appealing the ruling that slashed President Trump's half-billion-dollar penalty in his civil fraud case.
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. defended firing the director of the CDC at a hearing before a Senate committee on Thursday.
The Texas state Senate gave final legislative approval to a bill that would make it easier to sue physicians and distributors who mail abortion pills into the state.
Students will lose access to their personal electronic devices from bell to bell. That includes phones, smartwatches and tablets.
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. defended firing the director of the CDC at a hearing before a Senate committee on Thursday.
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.
A jury has ruled in favor of Cardi B in a lawsuit where a security guard accused her of assault during the rapper's first pregnancy.
Canadian First Nations actor Graham Greene died at 73 after a lengthy illness, his representative told CBS News.
The 58-year-old chef said in a social media post that he had a Basal cell carcinoma removed from his skin.
"Concert Joe" fills his Bay Ridge apartment with memorabilia from five decades of live music obsession.
The English rock band Oasis landed in the NYC area for two concerts this Labor Day weekend in New Jersey.
Carlos Rodón pitched six strong innings to tie for the major league victory lead with 16.
The Koch family has agreed to purchase a 10% stake of the New York Giants, a person familiar with the deal tells The Associated Press.
The Houston Astros rallied for an 8-7 win over the New York Yankees on Wednesday night.
Kerry Carpenter hit a three-run homer and scored twice to help the Detroit Tigers beat the New York Mets 6-2.
The news of Alijah Vera-Tucker's potentially serious injury came Wednesday, just four days before the season opener against Aaron Rodgers and the Steelers.
The 17th Avenue pedestrian bridge reconstruction is now at least two years behind schedule.
The history of Caribbean immigrants who helped shape Jamaica, Queens is on display at the King Manor Museum.
Nearly two dozen families at the Farragut Houses in Downtown Brooklyn say they've been forced to trek to the post office twice a week after a faulty lock left their building's mailbox panel unusable.
"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.
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.
CBS News New York's Lonnie Quinn has your First Alert Forecast for September 4 at 11 p.m.
Thursday, the wedding website "The Knot" created a pop-up in Madison Square Park resembling the backyard garden where Travis Kelce proposed to Taylor Swift.
We're getting our first look at plans to revamp the 79th Street Boat Basin, which has been closed since 2021.
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. was in the hot seat at a Senate committee hearing Thursday. The health secretary faced more than three hours of grilling over his controversial position on vaccines and turmoil at the CDC. CBS News New York's Dick Brennan reports.
The FDNY says the elevators weren't working when crews were trying to battle a fire on the 19th floor of a building in East Harlem on Wednesday. One woman died.
