Nassau County Expands Summer Youth Employment Program
The summer youth program is open to Nassau County residents between the ages of 14-21.
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The summer youth program is open to Nassau County residents between the ages of 14-21.
Once training is complete, campers as young as 17 can get to work as volunteer firefighters.
County officials said they don't want to frighten anyone, but shark activity off the shore is up with an unprecedented 20 sightings last year.
Witnesses said they saw the burgundy car speeding down the street at Willis Avenue and William Street, then veer through a parking lot.
Police said Bernard Norwood flailed his arms while being arrested and struck an officer's nose and face, causing the officer to bleed.
It started when police responded to a home where the man was suffering chest pains.
One by one, the ducklings were brought out of the sewer.
Cellphone video shows the hectic scene moments after a verbal dispute between two groups of people turned deadly Sunday night.
The Fourth of July holiday weekend is just about here, and this year officials say they are seeing an explosion of illegal fireworks.
The first opioid trial in America is underway. Pharmaceutical companies are accused of fueling the epidemic that has claimed thousands of lives and affected millions more.
Families across the Tri-State Area looked for places to cool off Monday. Unlike last year, there were plenty of options at public places where restrictions are eased.
As reopening continues in New York, more than half of businesses in the suburbs are still struggling. But there are new plans to help Main Streets recover.
In broad daylight, with cameras rolling, the woman walked right up to the home, took a look around, and swiped the dog right off the Valley Stream home's porch.
Who is the best steward of money, the people or the politicians? Unprecedented federal funding is flooding states and communities, and now there is a debate on Long Island regarding fair distribution.
It's hard to beat this Father's Day gift bestowed on a first-time dad from Queens.
On June 3, a suspended drunk driver crashed through a fence and then drove onto the field at Rhane Elementary School in East Rockaway.
Police said Taylor Melecio was transporting a 29-year-old woman back to her room when he touched her inappropriately.
Wilson, 31, is charged with second degree murder and four counts of attempted murder.
There are weather alerts, AMBER alerts and Silver alerts. Now, Nassau County lawmakers want to launch Blue alerts.
Under the Justice Department's supervision, the 40-year effort to increase minority representation helped change Nassau and Suffolk police forces from 95% white to about 85% white.
Officials said dozens of students were on the field when it happened, but staff were able to get them all inside safely.
The repairs will improve conditions and safety for both drivers and pedestrians.
One year after the murder of George Floyd and marches across America, police body cameras are coming to Long Island.
Wednesday night's fast-moving storm caused some damage in the Tri-State Area.
Senior living for retirees is supposed to be about renting apartments, socializing with one another, and sharing many good times together.
Urgent questions are being raised about hazards at a New York City day care that state inspectors apparently missed before River Wilson was found unresponsive in a pool.
The Yankees homered for the sixth straight game, with 18 total in that span.
The Marlins scored three unearned runs in the seventh inning of a 7-4 victory Thursday night over the sloppy Mets.
This marks the second planned station closure this year. Back in February, it shut down for 25 days.
Staley, who has coached South Carolina to three national championships, interviewed with the Knicks before they hired Mike Brown.
Urgent questions are being raised about hazards at a New York City day care that state inspectors apparently missed before River Wilson was found unresponsive in a pool.
Staley, who has coached South Carolina to three national championships, interviewed with the Knicks before they hired Mike Brown.
No new cases have been reported in the impacted ZIP codes — 10027, 10030, 10035, 10037 and 10039 — since Aug. 13.
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.
The victim said he went to see the Hell's Kitchen apartment in person and twice met the man renting out the place face-to-face.
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.
NYC's Office of Emergency Management issued a warning for life-threatening rip currents through 8 p.m. Sunday.
This marks the second planned station closure this year. Back in February, it shut down for 25 days.
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.
The English rock band Oasis is coming to the New York City area for two concerts this weekend in New Jersey.
The Federal Aviation Administration lifted a full ground stop at the New Jersey airport, but many flights are still delayed.
The NFL dropped its 2025 rivalry jerseys on Thursday, giving Jets fans a first look at their "Gotham City"-inspired uniforms.
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.
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.
Mayor Eric Adams was in the Bronx on Thursday afternoon, meeting with community leaders following a dramatic surge in gun violence.
The Trump administration has picked HHS Deputy Secretary Jim O'Neill to lead the CDC, a source familiar with the matter said, after the former director was fired and senior leaders resigned.
A federal judge in New York kept alive a lawsuit accusing officials in Saudi Arabia of assisting the Sept. 11 hijackers — which the Saudi government has vehemently denied.
Teixeira will run as a Republican in the 21st District, which covers much of the Hill Country.
Federal Reserve governor Lisa Cook is suing over President Trump's attempt to fire her.
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.
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.
"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.
The Yankees homered for the sixth straight game, with 18 total in that span.
The Marlins scored three unearned runs in the seventh inning of a 7-4 victory Thursday night over the sloppy Mets.
Staley, who has coached South Carolina to three national championships, interviewed with the Knicks before they hired Mike Brown.
The NFL dropped its 2025 rivalry jerseys on Thursday, giving Jets fans a first look at their "Gotham City"-inspired uniforms.
Taylor Townsend and Jelena Ostapenko got into an argument after Townsend won their second-round U.S. Open match on Wednesday.
"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.
CBS News New York's Lonnie Quinn has your First Alert Forecast for August 28 at 11 p.m.
A once-trusted Bronx home day care is now the center of unimaginable grief. As the NYPD investigates the death of 1-year-old River Wilson, who was found unresponsive in a backyard pool, urgent questions are being raised about hazards that were apparently missed by state inspectors at the day care. CBS News New York investigator Mahsa Saeidi is working to get answers for River's parents and all families who rely on day care to keep their children safe.
Mayor Eric Adams says 1,000 new NYPD officers have been deployed to the Bronx after recent shootings. CBS News New York's Alecia Reid reports.
A mass transit hub between New Jersey and New York is shutting down for five days to make urgent track repairs. CBS News New York's Adi Guajardo spoke with commuters impacted by the closure.
We are now learning the names and seeing the faces of the two children killed in Wednesday's shooting in Minnesota. CBS News New York's Ali Bauman spoke with the Minneapolis police chief.
