Serial killer Richard Cottingham admits to 5 Long Island murders
Cottingham's grizzly crimes are detailed in the Netflix documentary "The Times Square Killer." He's also known as the "Torso Killer," CBS2's Carolyn Gusoff reports.
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Cottingham's grizzly crimes are detailed in the Netflix documentary "The Times Square Killer." He's also known as the "Torso Killer," CBS2's Carolyn Gusoff reports.
A new area code will start being assigned to new phone numbers in Nassau County starting in January 2023.
In an annual holiday tradition, the cops traded in their uniforms Thursday for crimefighting costumes.
On Wednesday, 35 of them shared their available positions at a job fair for school support staff in Freeport.
Staffing shortages are plaguing school districts nationwide and here at home. It's not just teachers needed; support staff shortages are also significant. As CBS2's Carolyn Gusoff reports, schools in Nassau County offered up hundreds of job openings Wednesday.
Law enforcement joined victims' families to urge the public to help close the books on four unsolved homicides.
Law enforcement joined victims' families urging the public to help close the books on four unsolved homicides, CBS2's Carolyn Gusoff reports.
It's been over 10 years since Superstorm Sandy devastated parts of our area.
More than 10 years after Superstorm Sandy devastated parts of our area, experts on Long Island are explaining methods that could prevent the South Shore from catastrophic flooding.
A Nassau County mother claims she was falsely arrested and racially profiled during a traffic stop. The officers were white; she is Black. The woman tells CBS2's Jennifer McLogan her civil rights were violated.
It's a collaboration between Long Island Cares, Island Harvest, and local singer-songwriter Madison Beer.
According to the religion's tradition, Muslims should be buried in a cemetery with those who share their faith.
From New Jersey to Nassau County on Long Island, municipalities were gearing up for heavy rain and winds on Friday. CBS2's Ali Bauman reports.
Some local heroes were recognized for their contributions and dedication to serving the United States.
Just ahead of Veteran's Day on Friday, Long Island is honoring some of our heroes.
GOP members won all four congressional races as concerns about public safety and money took center stage.
The race for Congressional District 4, covering most of Nassau County's South Shore, is still too close to call. While the race is undecided, Republican Anthony D'Esposito claimed victory before his supporters Tuesday night.
Republican heavy hitters stumped in Nassau County on Tuesday for their candidate, Anthony D'Esposito. CBS2's Jennifer McLogan has more.
A seat held by Democrats for 25 years is up for grabs a year after a red wave swept the Long Island suburbs.
A police officer was also taken to a hospital to be treated for a leg injury.
An elderly man and woman were seriously hurt in a house fire in Nassau County, Long Island, on Friday.
There were no immediate reports of injuries in the fire in Roosevelt.
"We open up the box to give them their order, and their face just shines," co-owner Gina Masi said.
"We open up the box to give them their order, and their face just shines," co-owner Gina Masi said.
Drivers moving along Merrick Avenue near Eisenhower Park found themselves part of a safety crackdown Wednesday.
The Mets beat the Braves 9-2 on Saturday night.
The Powerball jackpot soared to an estimated $700 million, making it the eleventh-largest jackpot in Powerball game history.
New York City FC beat FC Cincinnati 1-0 on Saturday night.
The fatal shooting during a basketball tournament at the NYC park is under investigation, the NYPD said.
The town of Fairfield will throw a parade Monday to celebrate the Little League team's World Series run.
The fatal shooting during a basketball tournament at the NYC park is under investigation, the NYPD said.
NYC's Office of Emergency Management issued a warning for life-threatening rip currents through 8 p.m. Sunday.
A Hudson County resident who tested positive for measles used public transit while potentially infectious, health officials say.
Roads in Brooklyn and the Bronx were closed from 5 a.m. until 3:30 p.m. Saturday for NYC Summer Streets.
New York City Mayor Eric Adams made it clear he has no intention of letting the charges against Lewis-Martin stop him from seeking reelection.
The town of Fairfield will throw a parade Monday to celebrate the Little League team's World Series run.
NYC's Office of Emergency Management issued a warning for life-threatening rip currents through 8 p.m. Sunday.
The boys are advancing to the U.S. world championship round this weekend, and fans in the community are eager to watch and cheer on their very own.
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.
While weather conditions have been pretty quiet to begin the week, they're going to become much more active in the short term.
NYC's Office of Emergency Management issued a warning for life-threatening rip currents through 8 p.m. Sunday.
A Hudson County resident who tested positive for measles used public transit while potentially infectious, health officials say.
Hurricane Erin is churning up dangerous surf and rip currents from the Jersey Shore to Long Island, where beaches are closed to swimming.
Some effects of Hurricane Erin will linger at the coastline through the weekend.
People along the Jersey Shore brace for the impact of Hurricane Erin with concerns of high tides, rough surfs and beach erosion.
NYC's Office of Emergency Management issued a warning for life-threatening rip currents through 8 p.m. Sunday.
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.
Hurricane Erin is churning up dangerous surf and rip currents from the Jersey Shore to Long Island, where beaches are closed to swimming.
Some effects of Hurricane Erin will linger at the coastline through the weekend.
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 York City Mayor Eric Adams made it clear he has no intention of letting the charges against Lewis-Martin stop him from seeking reelection.
The Trump administration may try to deport Kilmar Abrego Garcia to Uganda days after he was released from pre-trial detention, according to a DHS official.
President Trump also said he's willing to bring in the "regular military," not just the National Guard.
Waymo will be allowed to test autonomous vehicles in Manhattan and Downtown Brooklyn until late September, New York City says.
The FBI confirmed it that it searched former national security adviser John Bolton's house early Friday morning.
A Hudson County resident who tested positive for measles used public transit while potentially infectious, health officials say.
Two other possible cases of West Nile virus are under investigation in Brooklyn.
It's the latest of several lawsuits related to the Legionnaires' disease outbreak in Harlem.
Over 100 people have been sickened in the Legionnaires' disease outbreak in Harlem.
Both lawsuits claim construction companies failed to protect workers from unsafe conditions that led to the spread of the disease.
Around 5:50 a.m., LAPD officers responded to Ventura Boulevard and Vineland Avenue for a man walking in the street.
Tennis legend Serena Williams is sharing her journey with weight loss drugs, saying she's lost 31 pounds in 8 months using GLP-1s.
It's leading to a larger conversation on safety and etiquette.
Tickets are on sale now for the fall edition of NYC Broadway Week 2025, when select shows offer two tickets for the price of one.
The Oscar-nominated actor famously played arch-villain General Zod in "Superman" and "Superman II."
The Mets beat the Braves 9-2 on Saturday night.
New York City FC beat FC Cincinnati 1-0 on Saturday night.
The town of Fairfield will throw a parade Monday to celebrate the Little League team's World Series run.
The Boston Red Sox beat the New York Yankees 12-1 on Saturday.
A squirrel ran onto the field at Yankee Stadium and caused a brief delay during the game between New York and Boston.
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.
The state says the move will expand protections for swimming and fishing to more than 90% of New York City's waterways.
New York City's tallest subway station will receive long-awaited elevators as part of the MTA's $68 billion capital plan.
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.
John Elliott has the Tri-State Area's updated Sunday morning First Alert Forecast on CBS News New York.
Guiding Eyes for the Blind is leading the way when it comes to training guide dogs to assist people with vision loss.
California Democrats are now planning to do the same to offset Republican gains in the Lone Star State. CBS News' Cristian Benavides reports.
Police said the teenager was shot in the torso on 169th Street and Broadway in Washington Heights.
At least one person was in critical condition after the crash near Glenwood Road and Ralph Avenue in the Canarsie section, officials said.
