PCB Clean Up Under Way At P.S. 41 After Chemical Leaked From Light Fixture
Crews are scrambling to replace old light fixtures in one Staten Island school after toxic chemicals leaked onto a fifth grader on the first day of class.
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Crews are scrambling to replace old light fixtures in one Staten Island school after toxic chemicals leaked onto a fifth grader on the first day of class.
Authorities also released surveillance video of the suspect in the hope that someone will be able to identify him.
Killed in the accident were the driver of the SUV, who was ejected from the vehicle and pronounced dead at the scene, and the 58-year-old driver of the ambulance.
Organizers of the county fair on New York's Staten Island are making a dogged effort to prevent the spread of swine flu.
An anonymous caller who claimed to have discarded spoiled bacon in a park where Muslims had scheduled Ramadan prayers said he was putting it out for seagulls and raccoons to eat, not as an anti-Muslim statement.
Thirsty people would show up with small bottles or one- or five-gallon jugs and fill it up with fresh spring water. There have been several incidents at the spring. But things got out of hand last month when a truck pulled up with 40 five-gallon jugs.
Followers of Islam are forbidden to eat pork. Even before the bacon was located, someone left offensive messages on the organization's website.
Federal Judge Carol Amon Monday sentenced four out of five Staten Island mobsters convicted of loansharking, a violent money making staple of the Bonanno crime family.
The Mobile Couch and Alex Denis hit the shore on Staten Island on Thursday, where Matt Long, a professional sand sculptor, showed them how it's done.
Trees lining Richmond Avenue on Staten island have been getting extra attention from residents, but for all of the wrong reasons.
Buying a designer label means more than just a famous name stamped on your pants or purse. There's a cut, feel and quality that is evident. But sometimes, designer deals turn into disasters.
Officer Arthur Roldan, 28, was arrested late Wednesday night on rape, menacing and assault charges, police said.
Spraying will begin at 8:15 p.m. Thursday, weather permitting.
Jerry Seinfeld, Blondie, Roberta Flack & More Coming To St. George Theatre In Staten Island
The puppies, who have been named Faith and Hope, are about 3 to 4-months-old and are believed to be either Mastiffs or Great Danes.
The $1 billion project calls for raising the 80-year-old span's roadway 64 feet to 215 feet to allow larger container ships access to piers in New Jersey and New York.
Officials expect backups in the eastbound direction across the George Washington Bridge and into Interstates 80, 95 and the Palisades Parkway, which could cause traffic to back up for miles into New Jersey.
Former New York Mets closer John Franco is selling the contents of his six-bedroom mansion in Todt Hill on Staten Island this weekend.
Dairy Queen is coming back to Staten Island.
Plaza Capital Group Management reportedly pitched the idea in response to a request for proposals from the city to develop parking lots near the terminal.
At one point, 20,000 Long Island Power Authority (LIPA) customers were without power. Con Edison had a few hundred customers without power in Westchester. Several outages were also reported in Connecticut and New Jersey.
A Staten Island woman recently gave birth to a miracle baby. The newborn developed in her abdomen instead of her womb.
According to the MTA, the amount of money the agency loses each year because of people not paying their bus fare is staggering.
One of those charged, a doctor from Great Neck, is accused of conspiring to distribute oxycodone to "shoppers" he knew were reselling to addicts, prosecutors said.
Police have continued to investigate the death of Etan Patz. Pedro Hernandez confessed to killing Patz thirty-three years ago, according to investigators. They have now started to focus their investigation on what he told other people in the years following Etan's death.
Accused Gilgo Beach serial killer Rex Heuermann will appear in court for a hearing Tuesday.
Early analysis shows the network was used for communication between foreign governments and individuals known to U.S. law enforcement.
Combs faces an Oct. 3 sentencing after his conviction by a Manhattan jury on two charges that outlaw interstate commerce related to prostitution.
Trump is speaking at the U.N. General Assembly as he contends with Russia's invasion of Ukraine and the Israel-Hamas war, and disagrees with some world leaders on a Palestinian state.
The first night of the Jewish New Year means families are gathering for feasts around the table. The dishes are often passed down through generations.
Accused Gilgo Beach serial killer Rex Heuermann will appear in court for a hearing Tuesday.
The first night of the Jewish New Year means families are gathering for feasts around the table. The dishes are often passed down through generations.
As the U.S. approaches its 250th birthday, locals are fighting to preserve the city's only museum on an active military installation.
DA Alvin Bragg recently told CBS News New York investigates the stolen information was being purchased with cryptocurrency.
In New York City, about 250,000 children are being raised by relatives - mainly grandparents.
With fall set to officially arrive on Monday, many are wondering when and where they can enjoy the beautiful change in leaves that occurs annually.
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.
Property taxes, schools, and the president were all hot topics during Sunday night's debate.
President Trump loomed large over the New Jersey gubernatorial debate between Democrat Mikie Sherrill and Republican Jack Ciattarelli.
The first general election debate in the New Jersey gubernatorial race is Sunday, Sept. 21.
The New Jersey native spoke at a Manhattan gala supporting the Israel Defense Forces after spending more than a year in Hamas custody.
The mysterious crack on Smith Street, a major thoroughfare near the border of Woodbridge Township and Perth Amboy, formed on Sept. 8 and it has been shut down since.
Accused Gilgo Beach serial killer Rex Heuermann will appear in court for a hearing Tuesday.
The first night of the Jewish New Year means families are gathering for feasts around the table. The dishes are often passed down through generations.
In a first on Long Island, the East Meadow Fire Department is using new virtual reality training to simulate life or death situations.
The first day of competition between Team USA and Team Europe on the famed Black Course is on Thursday, but practice rounds began Monday.
The grandmother on a fixed income said she dropped three checks into a mailbox outside the North Babylon Post Office, but none made it to the payees.
Early analysis shows the network was used for communication between foreign governments and individuals known to U.S. law enforcement.
Trump is speaking at the U.N. General Assembly as he contends with Russia's invasion of Ukraine and the Israel-Hamas war, and disagrees with some world leaders on a Palestinian state.
Property taxes, schools, and the president were all hot topics during Sunday night's debate.
The Trump administration announced it believes acetaminophen is linked to autism risk, but the maker of Tylenol and medical experts have strongly pushed back on the claims.
Zohran Mamdani, the Democratic frontrunner, initially said Monday he would not participate in an upcoming town hall on WABC-TV. It's now being rescheduled.
His doctors put him on a combination of targeted therapy and immunotherapy.
The agency said it is working to identify and notify people who may have been exposed.
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.
Combs faces an Oct. 3 sentencing after his conviction by a Manhattan jury on two charges that outlaw interstate commerce related to prostitution.
"Jimmy Kimmel Live!" had been preempted on Wednesday following comments Kimmel made on the show in response to the shooting death of conservative activist Charlie Kirk.
Miles Mykkanen has come a long way since his musical theater dreams shifted to opera at the Juilliard School at Lincoln Center.
Saturday's rally was led by artists and comedians who targeted President Trump and called on corporations and the community to stand up for free speech.
British artist Morrissey has canceled two New England concerts, including Saturday's in Boston, after he received a death threat.
The first day of competition between Team USA and Team Europe on the famed Black Course is on Thursday, but practice rounds began Monday.
Rookie running back scores another touchdown, finishes with 121 yards from scrimmage in 22-9 loss on Sunday night.
Ben Rice's tiebreaking grand slam in the top of the 10th inning lifted the New York Yankees to a 7-1 victory over the Baltimore Orioles on Sunday, keeping the pressure on first-place Toronto in the AL East.
The Mets' 3-2 defeat on Sunday dropped them into a tie with the streaking Reds for the final National League wild card.
Chase McLaughlin kicked a 36-yard field goal as time expired and the Buccaneers rallied for a 29-27 victory over the Jets on Sunday.
As the U.S. approaches its 250th birthday, locals are fighting to preserve the city's only museum on an active military installation.
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.
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.
Dr. Mena Mirhom, Assistant professor of psychiatry at Columbia University Medical Center joins CBS New York to discuss the announcement.
Alex Hamerstone, advisory solutions director at TrustedSec joins CBS New York to discuss.
The Secret Service has disrupted a sprawling telecommunications network in the New York tri-state area that investigators say posed a serious potential disruption to New York's telecom systems and a possible threat to the United Nations General Assembly meetings this week. CBS News New York's Elijah Westbrook reports.
The judge is expected to rule on outstanding motions and set a trial date.
Lawyers for music mogul Sean "Diddy" Combs urged a New York federal judge Monday to sentence him early next month to no more than 14 months in prison for his conviction on two prostitution-related charges, meaning he'd go free almost immediately if the judge agreed.
