LEVITTOWN, N.Y. (CBSNewYork) — Thousands of people on Long Island are dealing with the aftermath of multiple tornadoes that struck over the weekend. High winds knocked down trees, causing quite a bit of damage. The twisters made an impact in both Nassau and Suffolk counties. As CBS2’s Vanessa Murdock reports, there were a total of four confirmed tornadoes on Long Island during Saturday’s outbreak. The strongest was in Suffolk County – an EF1 with winds of 110 mph. The damage in Levittown was the result of an EF0, with maximum winds of 85 mph. Video shows trees in Levittown swaying, then bendin ..read more

LEVITTOWN, N.Y. (CBSNewYork) — The National Weather Service confirmed three tornadoes touched down on Long Island as a fast-moving storm moved through the area Saturday afternoon. The NWS said an EF-0 tornado briefly touched down in Woodmere, Uniondale and Levittown. In Woodmere, the tornado knocked down several trees and powerlines. In Uniondale, a roof was torn off a two-story colonial building and thrown onto a nearby house while shingles, insulation and twisted siding were carried into the next block up. We can confirm the first tornado from yesterday's severe weather event in our region ..read more

LEVITTOWN, N.Y. (CBSNewYork) — The National Weather Service has confirmed a tornado touched down on Long Island as a fast-moving storm moved through the area Saturday afternoon. The NWS says an EF-0 tornado briefly touched down in Woodmere, Uniondale and Levittown. In Woodmere, the tornado knocked down several trees and powerlines. In Uniondale, a roof was torn off a two-story colonial building and thrown onto a nearby house while shingles, insulation and twisted siding were carried into the next block up. We can confirm the first tornado from yesterday's severe weather event in our region. A ..read more

UPDATE 11/14/2021: National Weather Service Confirms Tornado Touched Down On Long Island LEVITTOWN, N.Y. (CBSNewYork) — A suspected tornado touched down on Long Island on Saturday, leaving a lot of people running for cover. As CBS2’s Kiran Dhillon reports, the storm was fast-moving but intense. Strong winds brought a tree down onto a car in Levittown, and many who live in the area say they are just thankful no one was inside when it happened. The winds were fierce and the rain was heavy as the suspected tornado whipped through parts of Long Island, leaving behind a trail of damage and destruct ..read more

LEVITTOWN, N.Y. (CBSNewYork) — A suspected tornado touched down on Long Island on Saturday, leaving a lot of people running for cover. As CBS2’s Kiran Dhillon reports, the storm was fast-moving but intense. Strong winds brought a tree down onto a car in Levittown, and many who live in the area say they are just thankful no one was inside when it happened. The winds were fierce and the rain was heavy as the suspected tornado whipped through parts of Long Island, leaving behind a trail of damage and destruction. Ann Pizaro lives on Hilltop Road in Levitttown. She was shocked when she saw three t ..read more

WANTAGH, N.Y. (CBSNewYork) – A cluster of 10 people in one Long Island neighborhood have been diagnosed with Legionnaires’ disease. Medical teams are looking for where the mist or vapor containing the bacteria is coming from. “I’ve had it with bad news,” said Joe Holden. As CBS2’s Jennifer McLogan reported, Holden is learning of the deadly Legionnaires outbreak in his neighborhood. All of the victims lived within a half mile of Wantagh Avenue and Old Jerusalem Road on the Levittown–Wantagh border of Nassau County. “Worried, scared, and it’s really close. I live right here in Wantagh, so it’s r ..read more

WANTAGH, N.Y. (CBSNewYork) – At least one person has died from an outbreak of Legionnaires’ disease on Long Island. The Nassau County Health Department says it’s investigating 10 cases. They are all within a one mile radius of Wantagh Avenue and Old Jerusalem Road on the Levittown–Wantagh border. People contract Legionnaires’ disease by breathing in mist or vapor containing the bacteria. Investigators are checking possible sources, including air conditioning at public places, and fountains.     ..read more

LEVITTOWN, N.Y. (CBSNewYork) — The Fourth of July holiday weekend is just about here, and this year officials say they are seeing an explosion of illegal fireworks. As CBS2’s Carolyn Gusoff reported Wednesday, they have a very graphic warning for those partaking in the dangerous activity. Unintended explosions too often are what happens when good intentions go terribly wrong. “I promise you in a day or two some kid is going to blow his hand off or get severely injured messing with fireworks,” Nassau County Police Commissioner Patrick Ryder said. READ MORE: Over 600 Illegal Fireworks Confi ..read more

HUNTINGTON, N.Y. (CBSNewYork) — A Long Island man is accused of committing a sex act in front of a 16-year-old girl during a driver’s education course. Suffolk County Police said Saturday they arrested Jeffrey Hinch, 29, an employee at the East Meadow Driving School in Levittown. According to police, Hinch picked the girl up at her home in Huntington for a driving course on June 22. The girl returned home and said she saw Hinch commit the lewd act during the course, police said. Hinch, from Bay Shore, was charged with public lewdness and endangering the welfare of a child. Police are asking an ..read more

HUNTINGTON, N.Y. (CBSNewYork) — A Long Island man is accused of committing a sex act in front of a 16-year-old girl during a driver’s education course. Suffolk County Police said Saturday they arrested Jeffrey Hinch, 29, an employee at the East Meadow Driving School in Levittown. According to police, Hinch picked the girl up at her home in Huntington for a driving course on June 22. The girl returned home and said she saw Hinch commit the lewd act during the course, police said. Hinch, from Bay Shore, was charged with public lewdness and endangering the welfare of a child. Police are asking an ..read more