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Did a sitting judge – who is supposed to uphold the law – violate it when he fired his chief clerk while she was on maternity leave?
An investigation is taking place in Nassau County after taxpayer money was spent on new landscaping projects that now need to be redone.
He doesn't want to raise property taxes, so Nassau County Executive Ed Mangano has come up with some unique ways to balance the 2017 budget.
Mangano says the fee would help pay for the police force to work overtime in policing public events, and would alleviate homeowners from potential tax increases.
Judith Jacobs, a longtime activist and political force in Nassau County, has died at the age of 77.
A proposal to turn part of a golf course into housing is driving a wedge between residents in Nassau County.
This year, there have been 13 fatalities caused by incident involving drunk drivers.
Due to heavy rainfall, the Nassau County Department of Health has issued an advisory against bathing at 13 North Shore beaches.
A man was charged Thursday with slamming into another watercraft with his boat and speeding off – nearly crushing a Nassau County mother.
Nassau County has issued a no-swim advisory at 11 county beaches following stormy weather Monday night.
The Nassau County Department of Health has issued an advisory warning residents not to swim at 19 beaches due to potential health risks.
The Nassau County Department of Health has issued an advisory warning residents not to swim at 19 beaches due to potential health risks.
Revenue from red light camera tickets is down 8 percent in Nassau County, according to a new report.
Police have seized a load of designer knock-offs in what they say is one of the largest counterfeiting warehouses in the country.
The Nassau County 9/11 Memorial in Eisenhower Park is only 10 years old, but it looks like in all that time no one has paid any attention to it.
Late Thursday, Juan Perez, 36, of Elmont, was charged with three counts of arson and criminal mischief, Nassau County police said.
A Vermont man was arrested after allegedly punching a man in the face and robbing him during a wedding on Long Island.
According to police, the suspect was active on Wednesday night, hitting a 7-Eleven in Westbury -- the second of two robberies connected to the string this week.
As students around the nation make their college picks, another sort of selection is underway.
A total of $1 million worth of heroin and cocaine have been taken off the streets in Nassau County, police said Monday.
Republican Chris McGrath and Democrat Todd Kaminsky were vying in Tuesday's special election to replace Skelos, the former Republican Senate leader convicted of corruption last year.
The search continues for a man wanted in a string of robberies in Nassau County after police said he struck again Tuesday night in North Valley Stream.
A 13-year-old boy from Long Island who had been missing for days was located and found safe with relatives, police said Saturday.
Some bars and restaurants on Long Island will team up with the county to offer customers celebrating the holiday free car service home.
Up to 17 vehicles may have been damaged by BB gun shots in an apparent vandalism spree across the South Shore of Nassau County, according to police.
The race for NYC mayor has Democrat frontrunner Zohran Mamdani facing off with independent challenger Andrew Cuomo and Republican Curtis Sliwa.
A shelter-in-place has been issued after a UPS plane crashed near the Louisville International Airport in Kentucky, officials said.
It's Election Day 2025 in NYC, where all eyes are on the results of the mayoral race between Zohran Mamdani, Andrew Cuomo and Curtis Sliwa.
Voters headed to the polls today for Election Day 2025 in Virginia, New Jersey, California and New York City, in the biggest races since President Trump's win. Follow live results here.
The New York Jets pulled off a stunning trade with the Indianapolis Colts.
The race for NYC mayor has Democrat frontrunner Zohran Mamdani facing off with independent challenger Andrew Cuomo and Republican Curtis Sliwa.
It's Election Day 2025 in NYC, where all eyes are on the results of the mayoral race between Zohran Mamdani, Andrew Cuomo and Curtis Sliwa.
Today marks Election Day 2025 in NYC, and the mayoral race between Zohran Mamdani, Andrew Cuomo and Curtis Sliwa is coming down to the wire.
Millions of New Yorkers lined up to cast their ballots on Election Day.
New York City students interested in medicine are gaining experience before they even graduate, thanks to the program at Maimonides Health in Brooklyn.
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.
Polling locations in New York City and New Jersey received threats early Tuesday morning.
Nick Mangold's family, friends and former New York Jets teammates celebrated his life and legacy.
Several polls have given Sherrill, a Democrat, a narrow lead, but a recent one shows a virtual tie.
Gov. Phil Murphy sent members of the National Guard to emergency food organizations after funding for SNAP benefits lapsed.
Officials there said a staffing shortage was to blame for delays Sunday of up to three hours and a ground stoppage.
The man with severe cognitive disabilities disappeared on Halloween and was found among the NYC Marathon crowd.
Omer Neutra, a Plainview, N.Y. native, was a captain with the IDF when he was kidnapped and killed by Hamas in the Oct. 7, 2023 attacks.
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.
The race for NYC mayor has Democrat frontrunner Zohran Mamdani facing off with independent challenger Andrew Cuomo and Republican Curtis Sliwa.
It's Election Day 2025 in NYC, where all eyes are on the results of the mayoral race between Zohran Mamdani, Andrew Cuomo and Curtis Sliwa.
Voters headed to the polls today for Election Day 2025 in Virginia, New Jersey, California and New York City, in the biggest races since President Trump's win. Follow live results here.
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said the agency may need to close "certain parts" of the nation's airspace if the shutdown drags on.
Today marks Election Day 2025 in NYC, and the mayoral race between Zohran Mamdani, Andrew Cuomo and Curtis Sliwa is coming down to the wire.
New York City students interested in medicine are gaining experience before they even graduate, thanks to the program at Maimonides Health in Brooklyn.
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.
"Wicked" star Jonathan Bailey has been named People magazine's 2025 Sexiest Man Alive.
Diane Ladd, the actor known for her Oscar-nominated roles in "Alice Doesn't Live Here Anymore," "Wild at Heart," and "Rambling Rose" has died.
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 New York Jets pulled off a stunning trade with the Indianapolis Colts.
Williams was an All-Pro in the 2022 season, recording 12 sacks.
Towns also grabbed 13 rebounds as the Knicks stayed perfect at home with a 119-102 victory on Monday.
Cam Thomas had 25 points and Nic Claxton chipped in 19 in the 125-109 loss on Monday as Brooklyn fell to 0-7.
The fifth-ranked Red Storm got balanced scoring an big contribution from their prized transfers in a 108-74 win on Monday.
New York City students interested in medicine are gaining experience before they even graduate, thanks to the program at Maimonides Health in Brooklyn.
After a failed $13 million attempt to launch ferry service from Kaiser Park, the city is testing new waters off Steeplechase Pier.
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.
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.
Dr. Matthew Hale, an associate professor of political science at Seton Hall University, spoke to CBS News New York about the New Jersey governor's race between Democrat Mikie Sherrill and Republican Jack Ciattarelli.
Andrew Cuomo, Curtis Sliwa and Zohran Mamdani are all hoping to be the next leader of New York City. CBS News New York's Naveen Dhaliwal, Jessica Moore, Tony Aiello and Jennifer Bisram report.
CBS News New York's Marcia Kramer and political experts J.C. Polanco and Trip Yang discuss the timing of President Trump's last-minute endorsement of Andrew Cuomo.
CBS News Director of Elections and Surveys Anthony Salvano looks at which parts of the city the campaigns will keep a close eye on.
Polls say the New Jersey governor's race is tight. CBS News New York political reporter Marcia Kramer, political strategist Trip Yang, and political analyst and University of Mount Saint Vincent assistant professor J.C. Polanco help break down what to expect.
