Nassau County Officials Issue Warning After Young Student Tests Positive For Lead Poisoning
A pre-school student on Long Island has lead poisoning and officials say it may be traced to the child's public school.
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A pre-school student on Long Island has lead poisoning and officials say it may be traced to the child's public school.
Retail vacancy rates at shopping centers and malls are rising dramatically, and now residents and realtors on Long Island, worried about eyesores, are urging a shift to diversity.
Joseph Larocca was last seen around 8 p.m. Sunday on Sheldon Place in Oceanside.
A Long Island woman has been arrested for allegedly stealing another woman's purse during Christmas Eve mass. Police said they believe she was also behind three other thefts last week.
A man accused of scamming at least seven elderly people, including an 81-year-old woman on Long Island, has been arrested in Massachusetts, police say.
An investigation was underway Tuesday after police say a teenager was found fatally shot behind a youth center on Long Island.
Long lines wrapped around outside the county's legislative chambers, while overflow rooms were set up inside to accommodate the crowds of people demanding an explanation.
The thief arranged to pick up the cash at the senior's house. Home surveillance cameras even captured the 81-year-old appearing grateful to hand over the money.
Police said a 44-year-old driver spotted the children around 10:50 a.m. Monday along Jerusalem Avenue near Eighth Street in Hicksville.
A lot of places are catering to kids on Veterans Day, offering fun ways to educate them about the men and women who've served our country.
Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced Friday that five men, including an alleged member of the Latin Kings gang, have been taken into custody as part of a 14-month investigation.
Authorities claims the 57-year-old tricked at least six clients out of more than $10,000.
Letters are in the mail to all 380,000 Nassau County homes in the first property reassessment in eight years.
Authorities believe a Long Island woman was murdered while on vacation at a resort in Turks and Caicos.
Daniel McMenamin, 33, of Valley Stream, was arrested Thursday and charged with several counts of rape, criminal sex act and endangering the welfare of a child.
Prosecutors say they found 10 unsupervised children in the area peddling cookies and candy, cold and dressed inappropriately.
Costly court cases from the past are coming back to threaten fiscal progress and shock both the new county executive and taxpayers.
Homeowners in Nassau County are fed up with property tax assessments resulting in under-valued houses.
Jose Quintanilla, 23, of Hempstead, was charged Wednesday in the stabbing death of 21-year-old Carlos Rivas-Majano.
Police say Mark Scrimenti, 22, was last seen leaving his home on Chase Road in Manhasset around noon on Sunday.
The Nassau County SPCA has announced that they are offering $6,000 for tips that lead to an arrest after seven dead dogs were found in Hempstead on Sept. 12.
The forum is open to students in sixth grade through college and their families. It will be held September 25 from 7 to 9 p.m. at Hofstra University.
Many in Nassau County say it's time to get real and quash antiquated cash allowances for unused sick days and vacation days.
Nassau County police said the killing appears to be connected to MS-13, a violent street gang linked to several crimes in the area.
Ultimately, 35 used syringes and needles were recovered from the shore, along with other trash that had medical markings.
Cutter Gauthier and Beckett Sennecke each had a goal and an assist, goalie Lukas Dostal made 32 saves, and the Anaheim Ducks beat the New Jersey Devils 4-1 on Sunday night.
A family is mourning after after a beloved brother and son was found dead in Crown Heights on Saturday night. The NYPD is still looking for the person responsible.
Officials there said a staffing shortage was to blame for delays Sunday of up to three hours and a ground stoppage.
Brunson scored 31 points and Karl-Anthony Towns added 20 and 15 rebounds as the Knicks handed the Bulls their first loss, 128-116 on Sunday night.
Kelly Oubre Jr. scored 29 points, Tyrese Maxey had 26, and the 76ers defeated the Nets 129-105 on Sunday night.
A family is mourning after after a beloved brother and son was found dead in Crown Heights on Saturday night. The NYPD is still looking for the person responsible.
Sunny skies drove voters to the polls on Sunday, with some having to wait more than 50 minutes at several voting sites.
The Republican is staying in the New York City mayor's race despite polling in third place and calls for him to drop out.
Hellen Obiri set a women's course record to win the NYC Marathon. Her countrymate Benson Kipruto won the men's race by less than a second.
Here are the winners and results in the 2025 NYC Marathon.
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.
Officials there said a staffing shortage was to blame for delays Sunday of up to three hours and a ground stoppage.
The Republican is in a heated race with Democrat Mikie Sherrill to take over for term-limited Gov. Phil Murphy.
The president says his lawyers are asking the courts for legal direction, insisting that ending the shutdown would be the best solution.
Republican Jack Ciattarelli and Democrat Mikie Sherrill are crisscrossing the Garden State in a last push to sway undecided voters.
Strong winds fueled the flames in Paterson as firefighters also battled frigid temperatures.
There's a crackdown in Suffolk County on Long Island on unlicensed limo drivers who aren't properly insured or registered with the state, and don't have safety equipment.
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.
Officials there said a staffing shortage was to blame for delays Sunday of up to three hours and a ground stoppage.
Sunny skies drove voters to the polls on Sunday, with some having to wait more than 50 minutes at several voting sites.
The Republican is in a heated race with Democrat Mikie Sherrill to take over for term-limited Gov. Phil Murphy.
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said the federal government will "stop traffic" if it becomes a safety issue, adding, "We're not going to let that happen."
The Republican is staying in the New York City mayor's race despite polling in third place and calls for him to drop out.
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.
Cutter Gauthier and Beckett Sennecke each had a goal and an assist, goalie Lukas Dostal made 32 saves, and the Anaheim Ducks beat the New Jersey Devils 4-1 on Sunday night.
Brunson scored 31 points and Karl-Anthony Towns added 20 and 15 rebounds as the Knicks handed the Bulls their first loss, 128-116 on Sunday night.
Kelly Oubre Jr. scored 29 points, Tyrese Maxey had 26, and the 76ers defeated the Nets 129-105 on Sunday night.
Rookie Matthew Schaefer and Simon Holmstrom in the final minutes on Sunday, helping the Islanders rally for a 3-2 win.
McCaffrey caught a touchdown pass from Jones, rushed for another score and the 49ers got back on track by running all over the Giants in a 34-24 victory on Sunday.
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.
The latest polls show Democratic Mikie Sherrill leading over Republican Jack Ciattarelli. CBS News New York's Christina Fan has a closer look at the race.
Early voting is over, and Tuesday marks
CBS News New York's Tony Sadiku has the latest weather forecast.
CBS News New York's Vanessa Murdock says Election Day looks beautiful, but there is a threat of more rain later in the week.
CBS News New York's Naveen Dhaliwal spoke to many of them as they crossed the finish line on Sunday night.
