Coronavirus Update: Testing In Nassau County More Readily Available, But Criteria Hasn't Changed
Nassau County Executive Laura Curran covered a myriad of topics during her daily coronavirus briefing with the media on Thursday.
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Nassau County Executive Laura Curran covered a myriad of topics during her daily coronavirus briefing with the media on Thursday.
The county executive says local governments and nonprofits should apply for help from under FEMA's public assistance program.
Police Commissioner Patrick Ryder said domestic violence incidents are up about 10% compared to last year.
As infection numbers and worries rise, Long Island warns some businesses are still trying to take advantage of demand for protective gear.
The coronavirus pandemic continues to spread throughout the Tri-State Area, with new cases and restrictions announced each day.
Nassau County now has at least 754 cases, including seven deaths and seven critically ill patients.
Coronavirus cases on Long Island now top 1,000, and there are worries about food pantries for seniors, veterans and the homeless.
Nassau County Executive Laura Curran urged people to "be vigilant."
The Department of Social Services is "100% staffed and functional," officials said Wednesday morning.
Long Island leaders are urging calm, saying the best weapon against the virus continues to be social distancing while supporting our local communities.
Two were in Suffolk County, one in Nassau County. All three were in their 80s and 90s and had underlying health problems.
About 200 firefighters responded to battle the blaze, and two suffered minor injuries.
There will be a temporary grab-and-go meal program established at the schools during the closure.
In Nassau County, the number has grown by 20 overnight, bringing the total of confirmed cases to 70, with more tests being processed.
As of Friday morning, there were at least 68 cases in Nassau and Suffolk counties - including 48 in Nassau County - with hundreds more in mandatory and voluntary quarantine.
The situation is being characterized as "an imminent threat to public health" in Nassau, and a state of emergency has been declared in Suffolk.
One of the nation's largest hospital labs began semi-automated testing Wednesday for the novel coronavirus, multiplying their ability to get results.
The suspect is believed to have struck five times between early February and last Friday in Valley Stream.
County Executive Laura Curran says the drivers worked in Oyster Bay, Glen Cove and Locust Valley. Schools in those districts were closed Tuesday.
A Vietnam vet and former school teacher from Levittown celebrated a special birthday Monday.
On Long Island, 18 confirmed cases of coronavirus have prompted the closure of some schools, and an East End brewery.
With the coronavirus cases in New York doubling in the last 24 hours, Gov. Andrew Cuomo has declared a state of emergency to unlock certain government powers to handle the outbreak -- but testing kits remain in tight supply.
The majority of the cases are in Westchester County.
Police say a Lamborghini careened through a fence and struck a white SUV.
Despite the windy weather, a group of bird watchers gathered to capture snapshots of the bird native to arctic regions.
Southampton Village homeowners may not hand over the keys to their rental 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.
CVS said the pharmacy chain cannot vaccinate those even with a prescription in Massachusetts, Nevada and New Mexico due to state laws and regulations.
Over a dozen local organizations also joined the fair, offering services like CPR lessons, vision tests and more.
Southampton Village homeowners may not hand over the keys to their rental 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.
Over a dozen local organizations also joined the fair, offering services like CPR lessons, vision tests and more.
White House border czar Tom Homan made it clear that cities like New York will be targeted next in a wave of immigration roundups.
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.
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.
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.
Southampton Village homeowners may not hand over the keys to their rental 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
"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.
Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook is fighting in court to keep her job after President Trump fired her from the post. Erica Brown reports from the White House.
Neighbors and officers helped save the lives of three children trapped in a house fire in Keansburg, New Jersey, on Friday. CBS News New York's Kristie Keleshian reports.
Police say vandals targeted the home of a New York Times editor over the paper's coverage of the Israel-Hamas war.
Southampton Village homeowners may no longer hand over the keys to their rental properties for less than two weeks at a time. CBS News New York's Jennifer McLogan reports.
The Queens bus network redesign will be fully implemented this weekend.
