Trump trial gets underway with opening statements and first witness
Jurors in former President Donald Trump's criminal trial in New York got their first glimpse of the arguments both sides plan to make.
Jurors in former President Donald Trump's criminal trial in New York got their first glimpse of the arguments both sides plan to make.
Twelve people have been selected to serve as jurors in former President Donald Trump's criminal trial in New York, filling out the panel on the third day of proceedings.
Under the 5th Amendment, the jury is prohibited from holding it against former President Donald Trump if he does not testify.
The former president visited a bodega in Manhattan where a worker once faced charges for stabbing a suspect. It comes as jury selection continues in Trump's criminal trial. CBS New York's Christian Fan reports.
CBS New York's Jenna DeAngelis has a preview of what to expect in court in Lower Manhattan on Monday.
CBS New York's Jenna DeAngelis has a preview of what to expect.
The DA alleges the group conspired to steal people's identities to fraudulently get COVID benefits -- $1.2 million in all.
He said the employees were charged with fraud and manufacturing ghost guns.
Raad Almansoori is accused in the killing of a 38-year-old woman, whose body was found Feb. 8. CBS New York's Kristine Johnson reports.
A company is accused of churning out thousands of construction safety certificates without actually training workers.
Alvin Bragg says the company gave out thousands of construction safety cards and certificates without providing training. CBS New York's Tim McNicholas reports.
Police said Raad Almansoori was caught with a stolen vehicle belonging to another woman he allegedly stabbed.
Manhattan DA Alvin Bragg made remarks after an Arizona prosecutor said she wouldn't extradite the suspect in a murder at a SoHo hotel because she doesn't trust Bragg.
In a national twist in a local case, Arizona prosecutors say they don't trust Manhattan DA Alvin Bragg. CBS New York's Elijah Westbrook has the latest.
Meanwhile, a judge set bail at $100,000 for another suspect accused in the Jan. 27 attack.
Darwin Andres Gomez-Izquiel, 19, was allegedly the lookout for a group at the Macy's in the Queens Center Mall. CBS New York's Christina Fan reports.
Police say 19-year-old Darwin Andres Gomez-Izquiel was arrested on robbery charges Tuesday at the Queens Center Mall. CBS New York's Ali Bauman reports.
Police say 19-year-old Darwin Andres Gomez-Izquiel was arrested on robbery charges Tuesday at the Queens Center Mall.
Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg said he's identified 11 people that were involved, and Thursday afternoon, seven of them were indicted. CBS New York's Lisa Rozner reports.
Bragg announced seven people have been indicted in an incident in Times Square in which two members of the NYPD were assaulted.
The Manhattan DA said ICE's arrests of four migrants in Phoenix is not related to the Jan. 27 attack.
The Manhattan DA said ICE's arrests of four migrants in Phoenix is not related to the Jan. 27 attack. CBS New York's Lisa Rozner reports.
Additionally, a police source told CBS New York's Lisa Rozner the information coming out of Phoenix has not yet been verified.
In response to DA's Bragg's handling of case, some Republicans wrote a letter to the governor asking for his removal.
Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg is expected to present more evidence on other suspects to a grand jury. CBS New York's Lisa Rozner reports.
A small earthquake was recorded in Somerset County, New Jersey on Saturday, but it likely was not felt by many, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.
Juan Soto's 800th career hit was was a solo home run off Colin Rea in the 1st inning, but the Yankees' early lead didn't last long.
The New York Rangers are one win away from the advancing after beating the Washington Capitals 3-1 to take a 3-0 lead in their first-round series.
Alec Burleson hit his first homer in almost nine months, a three-run blast that powered the St. Louis Cardinals to a 4-2 win over the New York Mets.
A 101-year-old World War II veteran from New York City has received France's Legion of Honor for his service.
A 101-year-old World War II veteran from New York City has received France's Legion of Honor for his service.
The NYPD promoted 177 officers in a ceremony Friday, including two officers whose fathers were also in the NYPD and were shot in the line of duty.
Vicky Dennis went to the hospital with strange symptoms when she had COVID. Doctors found she had two undiagnosed, life-threatening diseases and needed a liver transplant to survive.
Millions of birds are migrating north this spring, but many may not survive the journey because they'll crash into windows.
Experts say dangerous vapors could be seeping into over 1,000 Brooklyn buildings from an underground plume.
CBS New York's Vanessa Murdock looks back at historic tornado outbreaks, which highlight the fact that we don't have to be in the thick of severe weather season to witness a touchdown.
Former MIT researcher Qinxuan Pan has been sentenced to 35 years in prison in the 2021 murder of Yale graduate student Kevin Jiang.
Two heroic men saved a little girl that was running into into a busy intersection in East Hartford, Connecticut.
Expect to see a passing shower this afternoon, with a rumble here and there. Temperatures will be in the upper 60s to around 70 degrees.
U.S. News & World Report on Tuesday released their 2024 high school rankings, including nearly 2,000 in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut combined.
A small earthquake was recorded in Somerset County, New Jersey on Saturday, but it likely was not felt by many, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.
So far in 2024, deadly crashes are up 27% statewide in New Jersey. The most traffic deaths are happening in Central Jersey, including Middlesex County.
A slew of lane closures could cause extra traffic for drivers headed between New York and New Jersey over the next week, the Port Authority said Friday
The New York Giants selected wide receiver Malik Nabers with the 6th overall pick in the 2024 NFL draft.
Newark Mayor Ras Baraka says the city will start enforcing its curfew for kids on May 3 after an uptick in crimes involving suspects under 18.
Millions of birds are migrating north this spring, but many may not survive the journey because they'll crash into windows.
CBS New York's Vanessa Murdock looks back at historic tornado outbreaks, which highlight the fact that we don't have to be in the thick of severe weather season to witness a touchdown.
Twenty years after the remains of two Gilgo Beach victims were found in Manorville, a widespread search has resumed there.
Gov. Hochul secures funding for New Yorkers struggling with mental illness and involved in the criminal justice system.
Authorities with several law enforcement agencies continue to search an area in Manorville for evidence in the Gilgo Beach murders case.
Prosecutors in former President Donald Trump's criminal trial in New York called two new witnesses to the stand on Friday, rounding out the first week of testimony.
After hours of negotiating with the Columbia University administration, protesters said Friday they've reached an impasse.
Former National Enquirer boss David Pecker appeared on the stand for the third day, detailing an agreement the tabloid made with a former Playboy model.
Former President Donald Trump visited a construction site in Midtown for an NYC rally before returning to court in his alleged "hush money" trial.
Gov. Hochul secures funding for New Yorkers struggling with mental illness and involved in the criminal justice system.
Vicky Dennis went to the hospital with strange symptoms when she had COVID. Doctors found she had two undiagnosed, life-threatening diseases and needed a liver transplant to survive.
Joel Embiid has been experiencing Bell's palsy symptoms, he said after Philadelphia's 125-114 win over the New York Knicks.
A New Jersey woman has received a first-of-its-kind transplant using a modified pig kidney along with a heart pump.
Suffolk County law enforcement officers are now equipped with a tool to help people on the autism spectrum during stressful encounters.
High blood pressure, or hypertension, may increase the risk of dementia, according to a new study. Hear from a doctor for advice on lowering your risk factors.
A long-lost guitar that belonged to John Lennon has been found, and it will be on display and up for auction in New York City.
Harvey Weinstein's 2020 conviction on felony sex crime charges has been overturned by the State of New York Court of Appeals.
Mary J. Blige, Cher, Foreigner, A Tribe Called Quest, Kool & The Gang, Ozzy Osbourne, Dave Matthews Band and Peter Frampton have been named to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.
The classic musical, which first opened in 1966, is back on Broadway in an immersive new production titled "Cabaret at the Kit Kat Club," starring Eddie Redmayne, Gayle Rankin and Bebe Neuwirth. Leave your troubles outside!
Taylor Swift's new album, "The Tortured Poets Department," was released Friday, and Swifties in New York City came together to celebrate.
Juan Soto's 800th career hit was was a solo home run off Colin Rea in the 1st inning, but the Yankees' early lead didn't last long.
The New York Rangers are one win away from the advancing after beating the Washington Capitals 3-1 to take a 3-0 lead in their first-round series.
Alec Burleson hit his first homer in almost nine months, a three-run blast that powered the St. Louis Cardinals to a 4-2 win over the New York Mets.
The New York Jets used their 2024 NFL Draft first round draft pick on Penn State tackle Olumuyiwa "Olu" Fashanu.
The New York Giants selected wide receiver Malik Nabers with the 6th overall pick in the 2024 NFL draft.
The NYPD promoted 177 officers in a ceremony Friday, including two officers whose fathers were also in the NYPD and were shot in the line of duty.
Vicky Dennis went to the hospital with strange symptoms when she had COVID. Doctors found she had two undiagnosed, life-threatening diseases and needed a liver transplant to survive.
Street vendors in the Bronx are calling on the city to fix the system for getting a vending license.
Some Queens residents are fuming over cars parking on beloved greenway.
The 12th Annual Black Comic Book Festival returns to the Schomburg Center later this week.
The Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore collapsed early Tuesday, March 26 after a column was struck by a container ship that reportedly lost power, sending vehicles and people into the Patapsco River.
The 50th Annual Village Halloween Parade drew massive crowds, celebrating the theme "Upside/Down:Inside/OUT."
As much of the northeast experiences heavy rains, parts of New York City are beginning to flood.
Thousands of people flooded Union Square on Friday for a PlayStation giveaway promoted by livestreamer Kai Cenat.
A crane went up in flames high above Manhattan, then partially collapsed onto the street below.
The American Museum of Natural History is holding special EarthFest activities on April 27 in celebration of Earth Day.
The overnight fire in Hamilton Heights is under investigation. No injuries were reported.
Tony Sadiku has the Tri-State Area's latest First Alert Forecast on CBS2 News This Morning.
It was a quiet Saturday morning on Columbia's campus, but students remain camped out on the main lawn. CBS New York's John Dias reports.
CBS New York's Lonnie Quinn has your First Alert Forecast for April 26 at 11 p.m.