Coronavirus Update: Nassau Declares 'Imminent Threat To Public Health'
The situation is being characterized as "an imminent threat to public health" in Nassau, and a state of emergency has been declared in Suffolk.
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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.
Police say plainclothes officers shot the man around 5 p.m. Tuesday at East 217th Street and Linden Boulevard in Cambria Heights.
An alleged peeping Tom on Long Island was out of jail Sunday night, but stands accused of secretly recording a woman through her window more than a dozen times.
A 17-year-old boy has been charged with second-degree murder in the death of man who had reportedly been preparing to testify against alleged MS-13 gang members.
Police say the victim was taking a nap in his car after a night out with friends when the two men attacked and stole two cell phones.
The suspect had exposed himself to at least three women this week, with the last encounter escalating to an attempted robbery.
There was constant interruption throughout a meeting with Nassau County legislators, who gathered to be proactive in finding out the needs of Child Protective Services.
Two and a half weeks after the death of Thomas Valva allegedly at the hands of his NYPD father, a community remains in mourning with many unanswered questions.
New property assessments are in the mail for Nassau County's 1.5 million residents, and that means taxes could be going up or down. But a lot of residents are confused.
Nassau County police said Kelly Owen was found strangled inside her South Farmingdale home on January 15.
Nassau County police said the suspect damaged a garage door, home office and 12 motorcycles.
The Grist Mill, once a water-powered flour mill in the heart of the quaint community of Roslyn, was built in 1715. It is one of the few surviving Dutch colonial-frame buildings left in the country.
There is a new chorus of calls for changes to bail reform in New York state, just three weeks after it took effect.
In all, 125 interfaith leaders were joined by county, state, and federal officials for the march in Mineola.
The money ended up in a woman's account in Seattle.
One of the biggest counties in the Tri-State Area took big steps Tuesday toward sustainability. It will now require real steps be taken in reducing its carbon emissions.
William Eklund scored in the opening minute to set the tone, and the Sharks earned their first home win of the season by beating the Devils.
J.T. Miller scored 2:49 into overtime and the New York Rangers erased a two-goal deficit to beat the Edmonton Oilers on Thursday night.
Jamaica, Haiti and Cuba were assessing the damage and beginning to dig out after they were slammed by Hurricane Melissa, which left dozens dead.
Under the MTA's current system, a few thousand dollars in unpaid tolls can snowball into tens of thousands of dollars in debt.
The Islanders were without star center Mathew Barzal, announced by coach Patrick Roy earlier in the day as a healthy scratch as discipline for being late to the rink.
Under the MTA's current system, a few thousand dollars in unpaid tolls can snowball into tens of thousands of dollars in debt.
The bus companies have been under a contract dispute with the city.
It was DeBlasio's email address, bearing his full name, that got his opinion of Mamdani onto the pages of The Times of London.
In an address to New Yorkers, Adams spoke out against the rise in antisemitism after a Jewish tourist was attacked in Manhattan.
Engineers determined the Galleria West garage was unsafe and shut it down two weeks after a partial collapse at another downtown garage.
Today is a First Alert Weather Day as we deal with the messy conditions, especially during the evening commute.
The system is expected to arrive sometime between Wednesday night and Thursday morning, with heavy rain, strong winds and coastal flooding.
The weekend is shaping up to be pretty decent, albeit on the cool side.
In the last few years, New York City has not had much snow, due to mild and dry winters.
A nor'easter that soaked the NYC area Sunday and Monday brought more than 4 inches of rainfall and winds above 60 mph.
Residents usually do their trick-or-treating on Oct. 30, a day early, to make way for the town's holiday parade on Oct. 31.
The National Weather Service reported 1.85 inches in Central Park, breaking the previous daily rainfall record of 1.64 inches set in 1917.
According to activists, the majority of those taken away in the Woodbridge, N.J. operation were packers at Savino Del Bene, an international shipping company.
Today is a First Alert Weather Day as we deal with the messy conditions, especially during the evening commute.
Operations at Newark Liberty on Monday were impacted by massive delays from Sunday that spilled over. Later, a ground stop was issued.
The National Weather Service reported 1.85 inches in Central Park, breaking the previous daily rainfall record of 1.64 inches set in 1917.
Amanda Fraser, 23, is charged with attempted murder in connection to the elder abuse case in Massapequa.
Hurricane Melissa was the most powerful hurricane to lash the island in recorded history.
The victim's son said surveillance footage shows the mother's overnight home health aide got into bed with her and stab her.
Members of the community protested on Tuesday, saying a $160 increase per year is too much.
It was DeBlasio's email address, bearing his full name, that got his opinion of Mamdani onto the pages of The Times of London.
In an address to New Yorkers, Adams spoke out against the rise in antisemitism after a Jewish tourist was attacked in Manhattan.
Gov. Kathy Hochul declared a state of emergency and said New York will not let people on food stamps go hungry due to the government shutdown.
In the home stretch of the New York City mayor's race, three new polls continue to show frontrunner Zohran Mamdani with a commanding lead.
Senators continued to express cautious optimism over bipartisan talks to end the shutdown, but the chamber adjourned without another vote.
Anxiety disorders are the most common mental health challenges in the U.S., according to the National Alliance on Mental Health.
The next time you're buying something sweet at a New York City restaurant, you may notice a new warning comes with it.
The newly expanded facility will serve more than 30,000 children annually and is the borough's only pediatric trauma center.
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.
Prince Andrew is being stripped of his titles and must surrender his lease to Royal Lodge, according to a statement from Buckingham Palace.
Five people have been federally charged in connection with the 2023 overdose death of actor Robert De Niro's grandson and two others, authorities said Thursday.
Tuesday's gathering was designed to celebrate the men and women from across the country who have risked their own lives to save others.
The legendary rockers will play on July 7, 9, 12 and 14 in New York City -- before heading to Edinburgh, Scotland; Dublin and London.
Hundreds of people waited in line for hours to catch the performance on a livestream.
William Eklund scored in the opening minute to set the tone, and the Sharks earned their first home win of the season by beating the Devils.
J.T. Miller scored 2:49 into overtime and the New York Rangers erased a two-goal deficit to beat the Edmonton Oilers on Thursday night.
The Islanders were without star center Mathew Barzal, announced by coach Patrick Roy earlier in the day as a healthy scratch as discipline for being late to the rink.
The 2025 NYC Marathon will take runners on a 26.2 mile route from the start on Staten Island to the finish line inside Central Park.
The 2025 NYC Marathon is taking over the five boroughs this Sunday, with extensive road and bridge closures.
Before the days of Google Maps, the Queens-native found street views in library books.
Officials say the site for a new elementary school in Brooklyn is safe, but some are skeptical because of lingering contamination from a decades-old Superfund site.
From Greenpoint community gardens to Governor's Island orchards, New Yorkers are reconnecting with the city's agricultural past through historic fruit trees.
A new survey found hundreds of illegally parked vehicles in the Downtown Brooklyn every day.
The newly expanded facility will serve more than 30,000 children annually and is the borough's only pediatric trauma center.
The Halloween tradition strolled through Manhattan's East Village on Sunday, with furry friends dressed in colorful costumes.
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.
Communities across the northern Caribbean are dealing with the aftermath of Hurricane Melissa, which left at least 19 people dead in Jamaica.
More than 3 million people in New York are at risk of losing their SNAP benefits due to the government shutdown. CBS News New York's Elijah Westbrook reports.
Two people were found dead in flooded basements as the area saw record rainfall. CBS News New York's Christina Fan has the latest.
New York City's annual Village Halloween Parade is back with its larger than life puppets and creative costumes.
CBS News New York's Lonnie Quinn has your First Alert Forecast for October 30 at 11 p.m.
