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.
A serious crash in Wanaque, New Jersey shut down Ringwood Ave. on Sunday, and it's causing a 90-minute delayed opening for schools Monday.
The Louvre museum was hit by a brazen daytime jewel heist, forcing the Paris institution to close its doors for a second day in a row.
An Amazon Web Services outage is causing major disruptions around the world. The service provides remote computing services to many apps, websites, governments, universities and companies.
With 16 days to go before the election, the candidates are trying to take advantage of every remaining second on the campaign trail to convince voters they're the best person for the job.
The incident happened at around 5:15 p.m. Sunday on the southbound tracks between 161st and 149th streets.
With 16 days to go before the election, the candidates are trying to take advantage of every remaining second on the campaign trail to convince voters they're the best person for the job.
The incident happened at around 5:15 p.m. Sunday on the southbound tracks between 161st and 149th streets.
Santos was released from prison late Friday after President Trump commuted his seven-year sentence for committing wire fraud and aggravated identity theft.
After his disastrous performance in the primary, New York's former governor is hoping his second time on the ballot this year is the charm.
There are road closures in Manhattan for the National Multiple Sclerosis Society's bike tour and fundraiser.
A nor'easter that soaked the NYC area Sunday and Monday brought more than 4 inches of rainfall and winds above 60 mph.
A nor'easter that's bearing down on the NYC area continues to cause flooding concerns today for Long Island and New Jersey.
New Jersey is under a state of emergency, along with New York City and the surrounding region.
As they say, all good things must come to an end. It's a First Alert Weather Day, as rain arrives with some weather whiplash.
Kristen Hogan faces an attempted murder charge after police said she laced a bottle of wine with a toxic chemical and her partner drank it.
A serious crash in Wanaque, New Jersey shut down Ringwood Ave. on Sunday, and it's causing a 90-minute delayed opening for schools Monday.
Alpha Sigma Phi said it placed its Rutgers chapter on an interim suspension amid an investigation into whether the teen was being hazed.
Bridgewater officials claim Somerset County overstepped its bounds and took out way too many trees near Washington Valley Park.
Obama's ad backing Sherrill mentions her background as a mom, Navy pilot and one-time federal prosecutor.
According to parents, some Manalapan High School students were discussing dressing up as Holocaust victims for Halloween.
Santos was released from prison late Friday after President Trump commuted his seven-year sentence for committing wire fraud and aggravated identity theft.
President Santos served less than three months of his seven-year sentence for wire fraud and identity theft before President Trump signed a commutation.
The move comes after a bombshell report revealed hundreds of racist, bigoted and antisemitic remarks in a group chat.
In a post on Truth Social, the president said the ex-New York congressman has been "horribly mistreated" in prison.
Dr. Christine Riordan looked away from cameras at her court appearance after prosecutors said she drunkenly crashed onto train tracks and caused an electrical explosion.
With 16 days to go before the election, the candidates are trying to take advantage of every remaining second on the campaign trail to convince voters they're the best person for the job.
Santos was released from prison late Friday after President Trump commuted his seven-year sentence for committing wire fraud and aggravated identity theft.
Federal officials found a "suspicious stand" near the area used by Air Force One when President Trump travels to Florida, FBI Director Kash Patel said Sunday.
After his disastrous performance in the primary, New York's former governor is hoping his second time on the ballot this year is the charm.
An Israeli security official said the transfer of aid into the territory is halted "until further notice," the first major test of the ceasefire.
The Womb Bus offers an opportunity for new and expecting moms to form a special bond.
Nick Mangold, who spent his entire NFL career with the Jets, is seeking a kidney donor with type O blood.
A Long Island nurse learned she was positive for the BRCA mutation, which increases the risk of cancers.
Chemotherapy-induced alopecia is one of the most common and distressing side effects of chemotherapy. Scalp cooling is a treatment helping with hair loss.
About a dozen paramedics at Northwell Health's Lenox Hill Hospital received a letter stating their positions will be eliminated in 30 days.
Limp Bizkit, with roots in Jacksonville, Florida, emerged in the late 1990s with a sound that melds alternative rock, heavy metal and rap.
Frehley was recovering from a "minor fall" that forced him to cancel a scheduled performance in late September, his tour manager had said.
The Brooklyn Mirage has been closed since 2024, in part due to permit issues and last-minute show cancellations.
D'Angelo blurred the lines between sacred and sensual, defining modern R&B with his unique voice and musicianship.
The Brooklyn Mirage has been closed since 2024 following permit issues and last-minute show cancellations.
The Broncos mounted an impressive comeback from a 19-point deficit to secure a fourth-straight win on Sunday, beating the New York Giants in Denver 33-32.
Quarterback Justin Fields was benched during the Jets' 13-6 loss on Sunday that dropped them to 0-7.
Artemi Panarin now has 33 points (eight goals, 25 assists) in 24 career games against the Canadiens.
Each team had 50% possession but New York City outshot the Sounders 16-8.
John McCarthy stopped three shots in his first start for the Red Bulls (12-15-7).
Families visiting Most Holy Trinity Cemetery say they've been left searching for the graves of loved ones after thousands of copper monuments were stolen over the years.
Flushing Meadows Corona Park has been too long overlooked, according to a report citing years of underfunding.
A multisensory show merges sound, scent, and art to reimagine the painter's 1908 journey through "the City of Canals."
Windsor Terrace neighbors are growing concerned the city's plan to redesign the busy four-lane corridor with bike lanes will make it less safe.
Ben Z's Law, named for a baby who died in a steam radiator accident in 2024, is heading to the mayor's desk after a supermajority in the NYC Council voted for it.
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 John Elliott has a timeline of events, and a look at a week that will feature of lot of sun but also some chilly temperatures.
As CBS News New York's Andrew Ramos reports, the brazen heist happened in less than five minutes while visitors were inside.
CBS News New York's Naveen Dhaliwal spoke with students in New Brunswick on Sunday night.
Andrew Cuomo referenced a photo posted on X, showing Mamdani next to imam Siraj Wahhaj, a controversial New York religious leader. CBS News New York's Allen Devlin has the story.
CBS News New York's Jenna DeAngelis spoke to frustrated residents and has the latest on what it could mean to the Monday morning commute.
