America's safest county is on Long Island, according to new ranking
The safest county in the United States is located on Long Island, according to a U.S. News & World Report ranking.
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The safest county in the United States is located on Long Island, according to a U.S. News & World Report ranking.
Several counties in the Tri-State Area made a recent list of the top 25 safest counties in the United States.
Lawmakers in Nassau County, New York passed a mask ban that would make it a crime for protesters to wear face coverings to hide their identity.
Lawmakers in Nassau County passed a mask ban that would make it a crime for protesters to wear face coverings to hide their identity. CBS New York's Christina Fan has reaction from residents.
Nassau County lawmakers passed a bill making it a crime for anyone to wear a mask or face covering to hide their identity in public. CBS New York's Christina Fan has the details.
The Mask Transparency Act was introduced in response to antisemitic incidents authorities said were often committed by people wearing masks.
The controversial plan for a Las Vegas Sands casino on Long Island cleared a major vote to move forward.
Tension built all day inside the legislative chambers amid pressure from voters on whether to go forward with Las Vegas Sands' plan for a casino. CBS News New York's Jennifer McLogan reports.
The controversial plan for a Las Vegas Sands casino on Long Island faces another vote to move forward Monday. CBS New York's Jennifer McLogan reports.
Plans for a controversial casino in Nassau County are expected to get another green light Monday. The Nassau County Legislature will be voting on whether to approve a 42-year lease for the land to go to Las Vegas Sands.
The Nassau County Legislature will vote Monday on whether to approve a lease for Las Vegas Sands to build a casino. CBS New York's Derick Waller has the details.
Plans for a controversial casino in Nassau County are expected to get another green light Monday. CBS New York's Lisa Rozner reports.
A woman and her boyfriend were robbed of $140,000 outside a Bank of America in Hicksville.
Emergency crews responded to Point Lookout after the boat started sinking.
At least a dozen cases of listeria have been reported across New York state in connection to a national outbreak linked to deli meat.
Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman signed a a controversial transgender athlete ban Monday which passed last month by the Nassau County legislature along party lines.
Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman signed a a controversial transgender athlete ban Monday which passed last month by the Nassau County legislature along party lines.
As the temperatures rise, Nassau County is expecting beaches to be packed.
Kathleen Donnelly, 57, pleaded guilty to criminally negligent homicide after she killed a man when pulling out of a parking space at a Long Island strip mall.
A Long Island man is accused of giving 4th of July fireworks to an 11-year-old, sparking a fire that spread to his neighbor's home in Levittown.
In Nassau County, a Levittown father is facing a long list of charges after police say the fireworks he gave his son caused their house to go up in flames. An arson bomb squad was called in to investigate. CBS New York's John Dias reports.
Demonstrators gathered outside the Nassau County Legislature Building in Mineola on Saturday to protest new legislation banning transgender athletes from participating in women's and girls' sports at county-owned facilities.
Summer drowning fatalities have been on the rise for the last few years. CBS New York's Carolyn Gusoff has some important safety information every parent should know.
Nassau County lawmakers approved a controversial transgender athlete ban in a 12-5 vote after a judge struck down the executive order.
It comes after a judge struck down County Executive Bruce Blakeman's executive order. CBS New York's Jennifer McLogan reports from Mineola.
A New York appellate court threw out the $527 million penalty in the civil fraud case against President Trump and others on Thursday, ruling that the fine was "excessive."
Ingrid Lewis-Martin, a longtime adviser to NYC Mayor Eric Adams, is accused of accepting a TV show appearance, catering and home renovations.
Former City Hall adviser Winnie Greco allegedly handed journalist Katie Honan cash stuffed into a potato chip bag following an Eric Adams re-election campaign event Wednesday in Harlem.
Sabrositos Hondurenos, LLC is recalling about 32,000 pounds of various meat products with a false USDA mark of inspection, meaning the meats didn't go through proper federal examination, according to federal officials.
A coastal flood warning is in effect for the Jersey Shore and New York's south-facing beaches today, as Hurricane Erin causes dangerous conditions.
Ingrid Lewis-Martin, a longtime adviser to NYC Mayor Eric Adams, is accused of accepting a TV show appearance, catering and home renovations.
Former City Hall adviser Winnie Greco allegedly handed journalist Katie Honan cash stuffed into a potato chip bag following an Eric Adams re-election campaign event Wednesday in Harlem.
A coastal flood warning is in effect for the Jersey Shore and New York's south-facing beaches today, as Hurricane Erin causes dangerous conditions.
The city-owned section of the BQE would cost billions to fix, with construction not expected to begin until 2029.
Officials say safety is the number one concern as Hurricane Erin moves closer to our shores.
A coastal flood warning is in effect for the Jersey Shore and New York's south-facing beaches today, as Hurricane Erin causes dangerous conditions.
While weather conditions have been pretty quiet to begin the week, they're going to become much more active in the short term.
Fairfield National defeated South Dakota 13-1 to get within one game of playing for the U.S. championship in Williamsport.
Hurricane Erin's track is forecast to stay offshore, but the New York City area and Jersey Shore are still seeing some impact.
Storms came in fast and furious across the Tri-State Area on Wednesday afternoon and evening.
A coastal flood warning is in effect for the Jersey Shore and New York's south-facing beaches today, as Hurricane Erin causes dangerous conditions.
Rough surf and strong winds from Hurricane Erin are battering beaches, and the storm is expected to cause major erosion.
Hurricane Erin is causing dangerous conditions at beaches along the Jersey Shore, NYC and Long Island, where some could see coastal flooding.
While weather conditions have been pretty quiet to begin the week, they're going to become much more active in the short term.
The intense moment was caught on the family's home security cameras.
A coastal flood warning is in effect for the Jersey Shore and New York's south-facing beaches today, as Hurricane Erin causes dangerous conditions.
Officials say safety is the number one concern as Hurricane Erin moves closer to our shores.
These are the top-ranked high schools in New York City and Long Island, U.S. News & World Report says.
While weather conditions have been pretty quiet to begin the week, they're going to become much more active in the short term.
Nassau County Police Commissioner Patrick Ryder said a weeklong intensive search resulted in 42 arrests.
A New York appellate court threw out the $527 million penalty in the civil fraud case against President Trump and others on Thursday, ruling that the fine was "excessive."
Ingrid Lewis-Martin, a longtime adviser to NYC Mayor Eric Adams, is accused of accepting a TV show appearance, catering and home renovations.
Former City Hall adviser Winnie Greco allegedly handed journalist Katie Honan cash stuffed into a potato chip bag following an Eric Adams re-election campaign event Wednesday in Harlem.
Zohran Mamdani's opponents in the race for New York City mayor are trying to marshal their own armies to compete with the hardworking volunteers who helped the Queens assemblyman win the Democratic nomination.
Adams' former top adviser Ingrid Lewis-Martin is expected to face new charges Thursday, as Winnie Greco also faces new allegations.
Both lawsuits claim construction companies failed to protect workers from unsafe conditions that led to the spread of the disease.
If confirmed, it would be the first case of locally acquired malaria in New Jersey since 1991. There are about 100 travel-related cases in the state each year, health officials said.
There are now 108 confirmed cases of the potentially deadly form of pneumonia in Harlem since late July, NYC officials said.
Supporters of the Medicaid cuts say the changes will reduce fraud and abuse, but others worry about impacts to the vulnerable.
A traveler who was infectious with measles spent several hours over two days at Newark Liberty International Airport recently, New Jersey health officials said.
It's leading to a larger conversation on safety and etiquette.
Tickets are on sale now for the fall edition of NYC Broadway Week 2025, when select shows offer two tickets for the price of one.
The Oscar-nominated actor famously played arch-villain General Zod in "Superman" and "Superman II."
The life and work of journalist and educator David Diaz was celebrated Thursday, on the eve of what would've been his 83rd birthday.
A special exhibit celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Bruce Springsteen album "Born to Run" is coming to the Jersey Shore.
Giancarlo Stanton hit a pinch-hit, two-run home run in the top of the 10th inning to lift the Yankees to a 6-4 win over the Tampa Bay Rays on Wednesday night.
The Nationals held on to beat the Mets 5-4 on Wednesday night, ending New York's three-game winning streak.
The New York Yankees matched a franchise record with nine longballs in a 13-3 win over the Tampa Bay Rays.
The New York Mets pounded Washington 8-1 on Tuesday night for their third straight victory.
Keli Zinn was named the university's next athletic director. She was formerly at Louisiana State University, and was the first female athletic director for West Virginia.
The city-owned section of the BQE would cost billions to fix, with construction not expected to begin until 2029.
The state says the move will expand protections for swimming and fishing to more than 90% of New York City's waterways.
New York City's tallest subway station will receive long-awaited elevators as part of the MTA's $68 billion capital plan.
Residents say they approved a plan which included affordable housing but are now facing a shelter for 169 families.
Some Bay Ridge homeowners say the city's plan for 50 new Citi Bike docking stations is too big and too dangerous.
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.
Lewis-Martin is accused of using her power as the mayor's former top adviser to sway real estate and development projects, while receiving financial and other personal benefits. CBS News New York's Adi Guajardo reports.
As Hurricane Erin brings coastal flooding and erosion impacts to Long Island, Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman and Suffolk County Executive Ed Romaine held a news conference to discuss emergency preparedness for future storms.
According to a new survey from Bankrate, financial regret is looming large for plenty of Americans. Progress on bringing down personal debt has stalled and consumers are still navigating economic hurdles like rising prices and a sluggish job market. Financial Analyst Stephen Kates shares the best ways to address these concerns.
The mayor's former adviser Winnie Greco is accused of handing a journalist a chip bag filled with cash, while another former adviser, Ingrid Martin-Lewis, is expected to face new charges in court. CBS News New York's Adi Guajardo reports.
Here's a check on conditions in North Wildwood, New Jersey as Hurricane Erin brings dangerous conditions along the East Coast.
