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13-year-old boy with a 168 IQ will soon pursue his master's at NYU
NEW YORK — The typical age a person in the U.S. starts a master's program is 33, but one Long Island teenager is about to shatter that timeline. He'll be less than half the age of his classmates when he starts at New York University next fall. At 13 years old, Joe Petraro-Hyppolite spends his days off helping others. For example, on Wednesday, he was at a Five Towns nursing home making sure residents got home safely.
Belmont Park racetrack reopens on Long Island with $450 million in upgrades
And they're off. Racing returned to Belmont Park Friday afternoon, more than three years after the iconic Long Island track was shut down for renovations . The redevelopment cost $450 million. The 1.25-million-square-foot grandstand has been replaced by a five-story facility full of modernized infrastructure. It also features four racing surfaces and a larger paddock. The infield is now open to the public for the first time in Belmont history. Gov.
13-year-old Long Island boy with a 168 IQ will soon pursue his master's at NYU
John Dias The typical age a person in the U.S. starts a master's program is 33, but one Long Island teenager is about to shatter that timeline. He'll be less than half the age of his classmates when he starts at New York University next fall. At 13 years old, Joe Petraro-Hyppolite spends his days off helping others. For example, on Wednesday, he was at a Five Towns nursing home making sure residents got home safely.
Potential sewage discharge in popular Clove Lakes Park on Staten Island lake angers local residents
There are questions about what may have ended up in the water at popular Clove Lakes Park on Staten Island. It is beautiful, peaceful, and full of wildlife, but there's something lurking beneath this surface that has people who live in the borough not just worried but nauseated. The state Department of Environmental Conservation says it's investigating a potential sewage discharge into the waterways.
Suspect wanted in 2 deadly NYC shootings arrested, police say
A suspect wanted in connection to two deadly shootings in New York City was arrested Saturday morning, police said. The NYPD did not immediately provide further details on where Jesus Acosta, 31, was apprehended. "Thank you to our cops, detectives, and New Yorkers for their work on locating him," the NYPD wrote in a social media post Acosta is accused of fatally shooting MD Yousef, 44, in Brooklyn on Aug. 23 and Tayvon Shuler, 33, in the Bronx on Tuesday Just after midnight on Aug.
The Milleridge Inn, historic Long Island restaurant and event venue, damaged by fire
The Milleridge Inn in Jericho went up in flames Thursday night. It's a piece of Long Island history, dating back centuries. It's one of the oldest operating restaurants in America; the main restaurant dates all the way back to 1672. The fire left many who have decades of memories there heartbroken. The place where generations of families celebrated was scarred by flames when a fast-moving fire burned through the second floor. The Long Island landmark is now closed while officials assess the damage.
President Trump campaigns with Bruce Blakeman as he looks to boost Republicans ahead of midterms
President Trump headed to Long Island Friday to campaign with Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman, whom he has endorsed for governor of New York Mr. Trump was greeted by hundreds of well-wishers inside Nassau County's Mack Center for Training and Intelligence as he touted a national drop in violent crime. "Hochul and the radical left stand with the gang members, child predators, violent felons. We stand with hard-working New Yorkers," he said.
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Back-to-school costs put pressure on Long Island families
For some Long Island families, the cost of supplies, clothes and other back-to-school essentials is becoming a growing challenge. Back-to-school spending nationwide is projected to reach close to $36.1 billion this year, an increase of over 6% from last year. As costs add up, many parents are looking for ways to make their budgets stretch further. One way families are doing that is by starting their shopping earlier and spreading out purchases.
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LIRR strike has many worrying about Monday's commute. Here's the latest.
John Dias Long Island Rail Road workers were back on the picket lines at various spots in New York City and on Long Island on Sunday, voicing their concerns and demands as the strike continues for a second day. While the work stoppage has caused a mess for people heading to weekend events , the real concern is Monday morning's commute. The LIRR is the busiest commuter rail system in North America, with roughly 250,000 weekday riders.
Microsoft Cares About Your Privacy World Cup fans have been slow to book hotels in NYC and New Jersey. Here's why.
John Dias With just weeks to go until the start of the FIFA World Cup , hotels across the Tri-State Area are racing to cash in on the tourism boom. However, new data shows demand in New York City may not be as strong as expected. NYC hotels still have plenty of vacancy New data from the commercial real estate company CoStar shows many New York City hotels are still lagging. On some World Cup match nights, only about one-third of rooms are filled, which is nearly 12% below last year's levels.
No Kings protest in NYC on Saturday with rally set to march down 7th Avenue
The "No Kings" protest in New York City on Saturday is expected to draw demonstrators from across the Tri-State Area, and could lead to street closures. A group has started gathering at Columbus Circle in Manhattan before the march at 2 p.m., when they will walk down Seventh Avenue and Broadway, toward Times Square, and then head to 34th Street. So far, the NYPD and DOT have not announced any road closures this weekend related to the "No Kings" march, but that could change.
Suspect jumps into water to evade New York City cops
Click here for updates on this story NEW YORK (WCBS) -- Police are searching for a suspect who jumped into the water at Mill Basin to evade police. It happened at around midnight at the Kings Plaza Shopping Center in Brooklyn. Two suspects were attempting to steal two vehicles when responding officers arrived on the scene, according to the NYPD. One of the two suspects was apprehended. The other, however, took off and jumped into the water. He hasn't been located yet.
Tiny home, just 446 square feet and without a bedroom, lists for almost $330k
Click here for updates on this story LONG ISLAND, New York (WCBS) -- A tiny home on Long Island is getting a lot of attention after hitting the market this month for almost $330,000. It has no bedroom. The house at 84 Wyona Avenue in Selden is a studio cottage that is 446 square feet. It's about 10 feet wide and 37 feet long, equipped with a small kitchen, dining room, living space and bathroom.
14-year-old boy dead in Brooklyn shooting, NYPD searching for 3 suspects, officials say
John Dias New York City police are searching for three suspects after a 14-year-old boy was shot and killed overnight in Brooklyn, officials said Saturday. The NYPD said the teenager, identified as Johary Cantave, was shot in the head at around 11:40 p.m. Friday at the intersection of 46th Street and Ninth Avenue in Sunset Park. 3 accused of shooting up vehicle Cantave was in the back seat of a car, being driven home by his friend's dad, Pedro Castellano.
Long Island's North Shore has signs of beach erosion. An expert says "the problem is irreversible."
John Dias With spring looming, residents along Long Island's North Shore are noticing signs of serious beach erosion as they continue to feel the brunt of winter after February's blizzard . It's been impossible for them to ignore. From beaches to bluffs, many believe their section of New York's shoreline is shrinking. Bluff erosion cannot be fixed In Smithtown, rough surf snapped a support beam off a pier and winter storms have stripped away sand and dirt from the bluffs at Kings Park.
Long Island crossing guard hit by pickup truck in Merrick
A post shared by CBS LA (@cbsla) John Dias A crossing guard who was hit while shoveling snow on Long Island has been hospitalized in critical condition, sources said. Police allege the man behind the wheel was high on drugs when he caused the crash. The incident happened near the Merrick Long Island Rail Road station on Merrick Avenue and Sunrise Highway.
2 dogs rescued after running down Sunrise Highway in the middle of the blizzard
Two dogs are safe on Long Island after a terrifying run on Sunrise Highway in the middle of Monday's blizzard. A snow plow driver came to their rescue in near-whiteout conditions. Kenny McGowan is no stranger to dangerous and snowy conditions while plowing the roads, spotting hazards from fallen branches to black ice. What he saw Monday during the blizzard, however, stopped him cold.
As animals freeze and starve in extreme cold, a Long Island nature center works around the clock to save them
John Dias New York wildlife volunteers say cries for help are pouring in about animals struggling in the record cold and persistent snow this winter. In response, Long Island's Sweetbriar Nature Center has been working around the clock to save starving, freezing and injured animals in the harsh weather.
Bay Plaza Mall "takeover" in the Bronx ends with over a dozen teens in custody
A "takeover" at and around the Bay Plaza Mall in the Bronx on Presidents Day turned violent and is sparking added security at other area malls. Police said at least 18 people were taken into custody, most of them teenagers. Teens cause damage at Bronx businesses Area businesses said a rowdy bunch of teenagers and young adults came together after a planned "takeover" was advertised across social media platforms. Chaotic moments erupted in and around the Bay Plaza Mall on Monday afternoon.
Brooklyn power outage impacts hundreds during NYC's coldest weather in years
John Dias A power outage in Brooklyn was impacting hundreds of customers on Sunday amid New York City's coldest weather in years . Con Edison said it was working to restore electricity in Bushwick , where the power has been out since 11 p.m. Saturday and an extreme cold warning was in place until Sunday afternoon. At last check late Sunday evening, the utility reported about 338 customers in the dark. Con Ed said it shut power off temporarily to prevent more extended outages.
9 hurt as massive Queens tire shop fire spreads to apartments above
The New York City Fire Department spent hours battling a raging fire above a tire shop in Queens early Saturday.FDNY officials said at least nine people were hurt, including firefighters, children and a pregnant woman, and that the building partially collapsed in the blaze in Ridgewood.Burning tires made battling fire challenging, FDNY saysMore than 100 FDNY members responded at around 4 a.m. as heavy flames engulfed three floors of the mixed-use building on Flushing Avenue, between...
4 hurt in Brooklyn matzo factory fire, including firefighter who suffered serious injuries
A five-alarm fire that destroyed a Brooklyn matzo factory Wednesday morning also left four people hurt, including a New York City firefighter.The fire broke out just before 2 a.m. at 36th Street near 13th Avenue in Kensington.2-year-old child, firefighter among 4 injured in fireThe FDNY was on the scene within four minutes."Our units encountered a heavy fire in the rear of the bakery," FDNY Assistant Chief Mike Woods said.While initially it appeared the main body of fire was knocked down and...
NJ Transit strike negotiations to continue through weekend. Here's where things stand.
Click here for updates on this story NEW JERSEY (WCBS) -- The NJ Transit rail strike entered a second day Saturday, but the agency says negotiations will continue throughout the weekend. NJ Transit President and CEO Kris Kolluri shared an update Saturday morning, saying he is going back to the table with union leaders at 1 p.m. "We want a fair deal that will not break the bank. That is our principle, we are not moving from that.
NJ Transit strike negotiations to continue through weekend. Here’s where things stand. ...Middle East
By John Dias Click here for updates on this story NEW JERSEY (WCBS) — The NJ Transit rail strike entered a second day Saturday, but the agency says negotiations will continue throughout the weekend. NJ Transit President and CEO Kris Kolluri shared an update Saturday morning, saying he is going back to the table with union leaders at 1 p.m. “We want a fair deal that will not break the bank. That is our principle, we are not moving from that.
1 heart transplant saves 3 young children in New York City
Click here for updates on this story NEW YORK CITY (WCBS) -- Doctors in New York City were able to save the lives of three children with one heart transplant. When an 11-year-old girl received a full heart transplant at NewYork-Presbyterian Morgan Stanley Children's Hospital, doctors say parts of her old heart were able to be transplanted to two boys in need. It's called a split-root domino heart transplant.
Helicopter crash wreckage still in Hudson River could be key to determining cause
Click here for updates on this story NEW YORK (WCBS) -- Dive teams returned to the Hudson River Saturday to try and recover the final pieces of wreckage from Thursday's fatal helicopter crash. The National Transportation Safety Board said the main fuselage, the forward portion of the tail boom, the horizontal stabilizer finlets and the vertical fin have been recovered. They continue to search for the main rotor, main gear box, tail rotor and a large portion of the tail boom.
Woman claims Frontier Airlines let her pet bird on flight to Puerto Rico but won't allow it on return trip
A Bronx woman is stranded in Puerto Rico after Frontier Airlines made an error involving her pet bird, she says. The airline allowed her to fly the island with her pet parrot, Plucky, out of John F. Kennedy International Airport, but she says she's now being told she can't return home with it, WCBS in New York reports. Maria Fraterrigo, 76, was trying to return home to the Bronx Saturday from a trip in San Juan. She took her emotional support parrot with her, in an airline-approved bird cage.
Woman claims Frontier Airlines let her pet bird on flight to Puerto Rico but won't allow it on return trip
By John Dias Click here for updates on this story BRONX, New York ( WCBS) - A Bronx woman is stranded in Puerto Rico after Frontier Airlines made an error involving her pet bird, she says. The airline allowed her to fly the island with her pet parrot Plucky out of John F. Kennedy International Airport, but she says she's now being told she can't return home with it. Maria Fraterrigo, 76, was trying to return home to the Bronx Saturday from a trip in San Juan.
200 cartons of eggs handed out for free in New York City as prices remain steep in stores
NEW YORK CITY, New York (WCBS) -- Two hundred cartons of eggs were given away for free in New York City on Friday to help offset the growing cost of the now-pricey household item. One hundred cartons were given out in Bedford-Stuyvesant, Brooklyn, and 100 more were handed out in Astoria, Queens. It was all thanks to two local farms and a butcher. Abou Sow, CEO of Prince Abou's Butchery, is spearheading the efforts.
200 cartons of eggs handed out for free in New York City as prices remain steep in stores
By John Dias Click here for updates on this story NEW YORK CITY, New York (WCBS) — Two hundred cartons of eggs were given away for free in New York City on Friday to help offset the growing cost of the now-pricey household item. One hundred cartons were given out in Bedford-Stuyvesant, Brooklyn, and 100 more were handed out in Astoria, Queens. It was all thanks to two local farms and a butcher. Abou Sow, CEO of Prince Abou’s Butchery, is spearheading the efforts.
Resource center that was helping residents displaced by a fire robbed, officials say
By John Dias Click here for updates on this story NEW YORK (WCBS) — Many Bronx residents are upset about a recent burglary in their borough. A temporary resource center that was set up to help out hundreds of people displaced from a fire was robbed this week. The corner of the Allerton Resource and Recovery Center remained almost empty on Tuesday. Photos show a large hole in the front door that the suspects broke in order to gain access.
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