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NYC man's murder conviction vacated after 19 years in prison
Emel McDowell spent nearly two decades behind bars for a murder he didn't commit, turning his life upside down.
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Emel McDowell spent nearly two decades behind bars for a murder he didn't commit, turning his life upside down.
Police said the suspect got into an argument with a 38-year-old man and hit him several times in the head.
Guo is facing international money laundering, conspiracy, and fraud charges.
The unusual thing about the ring is that one of the alleged members had worked for a major gun manufacturer.
Police believe up to three shootings in Manhattan are connected, and said gang violence was behind one of them.
A disturbing video shows the victim being dragged by his sweatshirt on and off a train.
Larry Giberson was at the front line of the mob's fight against police in a tunnel when one of the officers was briefly crushed between rioters and tunnel doors, according to an affidavit.
The victim told police he was riding a B-44 bus Tuesday in Brooklyn when he was shot in the rear end.
The teen was gunned down last Thursday in the the courtyard of Levister Towers.
Hector Valencia Gomez, who family and friends say was mistakenly targeted, was killed back in September.
The convicted terrorist never looked at the survivors and victims' family members during the trial.
Police apprehended a suspect in the shooting, one of three to rock Manhattan on Tuesday.
Almost 5,800 pounds of cocaine, worth more than $87 million, was found on board the roughly 50-foot-long submarine, officials said.
Saipov was convicted last month of murder in aid of racketeering for providing material support to ISIS.
Police say the 29-year-old victim was shot multiple times in the chest at around 8:30 p.m.
After Tuesday's heavy storms, thankfully we get to catch our breath the next couple of days, but just around the corner is our next concern: Debby.
An NYC woman filed a class action lawsuit against Boars Head over the deadly listeria outbreak and deli meat recall.
Powerful storms took down trees and flooded busy roadways across NYC and New Jersey, and more is on the way as the remnants of Debby move north.
Heavy rain and storms caused flooding, event cancellations and more disruptions around the Tri-State Area Tuesday.
After protests that had to be broken up by the NYPD, Columbia University is considering expanding the capabilities of its public safety officers this fall, including possibly giving them the power to arrest people.
After Tuesday's heavy storms, thankfully we get to catch our breath the next couple of days, but just around the corner is our next concern: Debby.
Powerful storms took down trees and flooded busy roadways across NYC and New Jersey, and more is on the way as the remnants of Debby move north.
Thunderstorms brought heavy rain and flooding to New York City and the surrounding area Tuesday.
New York and New Jersey will continue to see hot and humid weather this week, along with the chance of thunderstorms. Plus, we're tracking Hurricane Debby.
Highs in the 90s return on Monday, with lots of sunshine and a slight decrease in humidity levels. A stray storm is possible late.
After Tuesday's heavy storms, thankfully we get to catch our breath the next couple of days, but just around the corner is our next concern: Debby.
Powerful storms took down trees and flooded busy roadways across NYC and New Jersey, and more is on the way as the remnants of Debby move north.
Heavy rain and storms caused flooding, event cancellations and more disruptions around the Tri-State Area Tuesday.
Thunderstorms brought heavy rain and flooding to New York City and the surrounding area Tuesday.
Stone-like materials called slag tested positive for elevated levels of arsenic along the beach in Keyport, New Jersey, state officials said.
After Tuesday's heavy storms, thankfully we get to catch our breath the next couple of days, but just around the corner is our next concern: Debby.
The woman who pleaded guilty to fatally running over the mother of an MS-13 gang victim on Long Island was sentenced Tuesday.
Thunderstorms brought heavy rain and flooding to New York City and the surrounding area Tuesday.
Lawmakers in Nassau County, New York passed a mask ban that would make it a crime for protesters to wear face coverings to hide their identity.
The controversial plan for a Las Vegas Sands casino on Long Island cleared a major vote to move forward.
A Pakistani national with ties to the Iranian government has been arrested and charged with plotting a murder-for-hire scheme targeting U.S. government officials and politicians.
Kamala Harris has selected Tim Walz, the popular two-term governor of Minnesota, as her VP running mate, selecting a Midwestern Democrat to join her on the ticket.
Lawmakers in Nassau County, New York passed a mask ban that would make it a crime for protesters to wear face coverings to hide their identity.
Kamala Harris received 99% of the delegate votes in the Democratic National Committee's early virtual roll call vote, which ended Monday evening.
Five federally-funded initiatives aim to combat crime against bodegas in Upper Manhattan and the Bronx.
Stone-like materials called slag tested positive for elevated levels of arsenic along the beach in Keyport, New Jersey, state officials said.
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex's Archewell Foundation is launching a new initiative, the Parents' Network, to support parents whose children have been victimized by harmful online content, from social media bullying to suicide ideation.
The USDA has expanded the recall of some Boar's Head deli meats over concerns of a link to a deadly listeria outbreak.
Portion control is key, say researchers in examining levels of lead, cadmium and arsenic in cocoa-laden products.
Mount Sinai is now part of a national research team studying long COVID in Black and brown patients.
Mariah Carey will end her 2024 Christmas Time tour with three stops in the Tri-State Area this December.
Justin Timberlake's license was suspended Friday, as the singer pleaded not guilty to driving while intoxicated on Long Island.
Keanu Reeves and Alex Winter, stars of the "Bill & Ted" film trilogy, will reunite on the Great White Way in Samuel Beckett's "Waiting For Godot."
Cardi B shared the pregnancy news on social media showing images of herself in a flowing red gown that exposes her baby bump.
Co-founded by George Balanchine in 1948, New York City Ballet is considered one of the best dance companies in the world, and at 75 is catering to an increasingly younger audience.
Jake Cave hit a home run, Elias Díaz had two hits and two RBIs, and the Colorado Rockies beat the New York Mets 6-3.
The Mets have won eight of Manaea's last 10 starts.
Biles fell at the end of her acrobatic series during the 2024 Paris Olympics balance beam finals Monday, denying her an opportunity to add to the bronzes she won in the event at the 2016 and 2020 Games.
DJ LeMahieu hit a game-winning single through a five-man infield in the 10th inning to give the New York Yankees a rain-delayed 4-3 victory over the Toronto Blue Jays.
Griffin Canning pitched five stingy innings for his first win in six weeks and the Los Angeles Angels held off the New York Mets 3-2.
Five federally-funded initiatives aim to combat crime against bodegas in Upper Manhattan and the Bronx.
One of the largest cemeteries in New York City has completed a major project to deal with storm water runoff.
A Queens mail carrier who was robbed at gunpoint is speaking out about the harrowing encounter. It happened Monday on her regular route in Maspeth.
Visitors can see Harlem literary icon James Baldwin in his high school yearbook, hear his passionate pleas for racial equality, and more at a new exhibit in celebration of his 100th birthday.
A man from the Bronx is speaking out after he said he was violently beaten up by New York City police officers last Sunday at the Dominican Day Parade.
Tens of thousands of people flooded Manhattan streets on June 2, 2024 for the 60th annual Israel Day on Fifth Parade.
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.
Dr. Jayne Morgan joins CBS New York to discuss how GLP-1 medications like Ozempic can prevent cancer.
Actors Micah Abbey & Brady Noon join CBS New York to talk about the new series that premiers August 9 on Paramount+.
The CBS New York Book Club with Mary Calvi has chosen "Like Mother, Like Daughter" as its next summer read, and today we're getting to know the author behind the book.
As students prepare to head back to the classroom, pediatrician and author Dr. Elizabeth Henry shares tips to help them start developing their routine early.
Flooding and fallen trees have some roads closed for the morning commute. CBS New York's Derick Waller and Elijah Westbrook have team coverage on the conditions around our area.