800 Nassau County Workers Could Lose Their Jobs In January
In Nassau County, another 800 county employees could be laid off at the beginning of 2012 if spending cuts are not made in every department and unions do not make concessions.
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In Nassau County, another 800 county employees could be laid off at the beginning of 2012 if spending cuts are not made in every department and unions do not make concessions.
A man says he phoned in a bomb threat against the Long Island Power Authority to try to get power back to his grandmother's house after Tropical Storm Irene.
Volunteerism is being honored at a new 9/11 exhibit at the Nassau County Firefighters Museum.
Police say Rajiv Pandey called a TV news station on Friday and threatened to place a bomb at a company facility.
Trees that came down on Long Island as a result of Hurricane Irene have been cut up and pushed to the side of the road for crews pick up but that doesn't seem to be the case in many areas.
It's hard enough for the able-bodied and young to deal with the aftermath of Hurricane Irene. Imagine being elderly.
On Long Island, about 89,000 customers remain in the dark as of Thursday night, but there is some power progress being made.
The unidentified Hempstead resident reportedly suffered a mild case of the virus and is recovering. The person is between 40 and 50 years old. A Stamford, Conn. resident has also tested positive.
After days in the dark, a fire destroyed Jackie Walton's home when power was finally restored to her neighborhood.
LIPA crews say they have restored power to nearly 300,000 customers in three days and get upset when given an "F" grade by a politician or slammed by customers.
Hundreds if not thousands of homes and businesses have been damaged or destroyed from Irene around the Tri-State, either by wind, downed trees or the rising flood waters.
Tropical Storm Irene walloped Long Island over the weekend with the winds causing major problems after knocking down trees and power lines.
A Con Edison official said it shouldn't take past Tuesday evening to restore power to the vast majority of its customers who lost it in Tropical Storm Irene.
The massive storm dumped rain, flooded streets and created dangerous storm surges along parts of the Long Island coast.
Residents in coastal areas of Long Island are being told to evacuate their homes as Hurricane Irene makes its way up the East Coast.
Those most directly impacted include residents who live south of Sunrise Highway between the Queens line and Rockville Center, south of Merrick Road from Rockville center to the Suffolk County border and low-lying areas on the north shore.
Mayor Bloomberg said that senior citizen homes, nursing homes and hospitals in low-lying areas "must evacuate" by 8 p.m. Friday unless they are able to show that their location or provisions for back-up power would allow them to stay safe.
Police caught her at the train station. They don't know where she was planning to go, but believe she felt she could better care for the child than the child's own parents.
Emergency management officials are gathering to prepare for the possibility that area residents would have to be evacuated if Hurricane Irene strikes the city.
While it is still too early to know what Irene's path is, officials in the Tri-State Area are taking the storm seriously and are urging residents to do the same.
Everything is back to normal at Nassau University Medical Center in East Meadow, Long Island after an 11,000-gallon liquid oxygen tank leaked.
Nineteen new mosquito samples have tested positive for West Nile Virus in Suffolk County.
Ignition interlock devices became mandatory for any drunk driver sentenced on or after August 15, 2010. The device requires the driver to pass a breath test in order to start the vehicle.
Nearly one year ago, the remains of Mattia Filippazzo were stolen from her mausoleum at St. Charles Roman Catholic Cemetery in Farmingdale.
There have been four pharmacy robberies recently in Suffolk County, inlcuding the horrific crime where four people were killed in Medford.
Aaron Judge hit his 362nd career homer to pass Joe DiMaggio on the Yankees' all-time list, and Luis Gil pitched six no-hit innings to beat the Boston Red Sox 4-1 on Friday night.
The Rangers beat the Mets 8-3 on Friday night to give New York its third seven-game losing streak this year.
Charlie Kirk was remembered as an inspiration for young conservatives.
Miller Gardner was 14 when he died in his sleep, according to a statement from the New York Yankees.
Erika Kirk, the widow of Charlie Kirk, speaks out for the first time since her husband's death on Wednesday.
Charlie Kirk was remembered as an inspiration for young conservatives.
Miller Gardner was 14 when he died in his sleep, according to a statement from the New York Yankees.
Welles Remy Crowther, a 24-year-old volunteer firefighter and equities trader, guided survivors in the South Tower to safety.
Christopher Burke estimates he's covered almost the entire western half of the borough, and is more than halfway through.
Some 250,000 golf fans are expected to attend the Ryder Cup at Bethpage State Park, with nearly half taking the LIRR to get there.
The first opportunity to get your hands on FIFA 2026 World Cup tickets started at 11 a.m. on Wednesday and will run until 11 a.m. on Sept. 19.
The threat stems from climate change, loss of habitat, and overharvesting.
A coastal flood advisory is in effect today for parts of New York, New Jersey and Connecticut, as rain and cool temperatures take over.
The first opportunity to secure tickets for the 2026 FIFA World Cup matches in East Rutherford, New Jersey, is underway.
Doctors say more young women are being diagnosed with breast cancer.
PSE&G said it increased its rate by 17% in June.
More than 700 New Jersey residents were killed on 9/11.
Veolia Water said emergency repairs were completed on the water mains that broke earlier this week in Hoboken.
A Humpty Dumpty statue on a Jersey Shore golf course had a great fall — and police say two unknown vandals are to blame.
Nadine Menendez, the wife of former Sen. Bob Menendez, was convicted of accepting cash and gold bars in exchange for political favors.
Welles Remy Crowther, a 24-year-old volunteer firefighter and equities trader, guided survivors in the South Tower to safety.
Some 250,000 golf fans are expected to attend the Ryder Cup at Bethpage State Park, with nearly half taking the LIRR to get there.
The ceremony is held on 9/11 every year in Lido Beach, where people watched the horror in Lower Manhattan unfold in the distance.
The Metropolitan Transportation Authority released its plan for commuters if LIRR service is indeed suspended due to a strike.
The threat stems from climate change, loss of habitat, and overharvesting.
Erika Kirk, the widow of Charlie Kirk, speaks out for the first time since her husband's death on Wednesday.
Welles Remy Crowther, a 24-year-old volunteer firefighter and equities trader, guided survivors in the South Tower to safety.
PSE&G said it increased its rate by 17% in June.
President Trump expressed his apparent distaste for the man New York Republicans chose as their standard bearer in the mayor's race.
In an interview on "Fox and Friends" Friday morning, President Trump said he is no longer sending the National Guard to Chicago, saying instead that they'll be deployed to Memphis.
State health officials say the executive directive eliminates barriers to access for New Jersey residents.
The new lungs can triple the length of survival and can even last decades. If not, a second transplant is an option.
This year marks 35 years of Koman's annual event raising money for breast cancer research, advocacy and support.
Doctors say more young women are being diagnosed with breast cancer.
For Dr. Ellen Mandel, supporting the mission to end breast cancer is personal.
Comedian Nate Bargatze spoke to "CBS Mornings" about preparing to host the 77th Emmy Awards on Sunday.
Shortly after pranking listeners over exit, Howard Stern said SiriusXM has approached him about keeping his show on the air.
Rick Davies, lead singer and co-founder of Supertramp, has died of cancer at 81. The British band says he left "an indelible mark on rock music history."
See the full list of winners and nominees for the 2025 MTV Video Music Awards.
Want to watch the 2025 VMAs live tonight? Here's how to catch the red carpet interviews and star-studded performances.
Aaron Judge hit his 362nd career homer to pass Joe DiMaggio on the Yankees' all-time list, and Luis Gil pitched six no-hit innings to beat the Boston Red Sox 4-1 on Friday night.
The Rangers beat the Mets 8-3 on Friday night to give New York its third seven-game losing streak this year.
The Tigers were unable to complete their first sweep of the Yankees in New York since 2008.
Jesús Luzardo retired 22 straight batters after giving up four runs in the first inning, and the Phillies stormed back to beat the reeling Mets to complete a four-game sweep.
Detroit has outscored New York 23-3 over the past two nights and won four of five against the Yankees this year with one meeting left.
Christopher Burke estimates he's covered almost the entire western half of the borough, and is more than halfway through.
Neighbors in Queens are baffled by the sudden disappearance of their quirky local landmark.
New York City expects the World's Fair monument to reopen for limited tours by the end of 2026.
Decades later, many members of the Gerritsen Beach Volunteer Fire Department continue to face health consequences from their service.
The 17th Avenue pedestrian bridge reconstruction is now at least two years behind schedule.
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.
CBS News New York's Scott Padgett has your First Alert Forecast for September 12 at 11 p.m.
A vigil was held in Queens on Friday for a couple who was brutally murdered in their own home. CBS News New York's Alecia Reid spoke with neighbors.
There will be no PATH weekend service between Harrison and Journal Square stations.
A potential strike looms for the LIRR. Three of the five unions have already voted to walk off the job at 12:01 a.m. Thursday if there's no deal. There are now five days to reach an agreement. CBS News New York's Andrew Ramos reports.
The widow of Charlie Kirk spoke out for the first time since his assassination Friday. It came on the same day her husband's alleged killer was taken into custody. CBS News New York's Tony Aiello reports.
