Feds: Man hauled more than 30 pounds of fentanyl through NYC subway
Investigators say they've uncovered yet another drug mill in the Bronx, again involving fentanyl.
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Investigators say they've uncovered yet another drug mill in the Bronx, again involving fentanyl.
The discovery comes after another recent tragedy in which a toddler died and three others were sickened due to exposure to fentanyl at a Bronx day care.
Investigators allege Herrera-Garcia's wife, Grei Mendez, called him before calling 911 as the babies showed signs of an overdose
Felix Herrera-Garcia was picked up Tuesday in Mexico. DEA and Mexican authorities were involved, sources said.
Inside the compartment, investigators say they found more fentanyl and other drugs, totaling more than five kilos.
The NYPD arrested five people after they say they uncovered a large amount of drugs laced with fentanyl.
Police say they found a kilo of fentanyl and machines used to package drugs in a day care's closet last week.
Prosecutors said Michael DeAngelo was speeding and high on fentanyl and cocaine when he crashed into two cars last August, killing a 60-year-old man and three children.
Grei Mendez and Carlisto Acevedo Brito, two people arrested in the death of toddler Nicholas Dominici at a New York City day care facility, are now facing federal charges.
Police are looking for the Divino Nino Day Care owner's husband after arresting his wife and cousin over the weekend in connection to 1-year-old Nicholas Dominici's death.
A Yale University professor found fentanyl deaths in kids under 5 jumped 590% from 2018 to 2021.
First responders said children showed symptoms of opioid exposure and police found a kilo press, which is typically used to process large quantities of drugs.
Prosecutors claim their nine-month investigation uncovered cocaine, crack and fentanyl, as well as firearms.
Fentanyl test strips are illegal under some states' drug paraphernalia laws that date back to the 1970s. Before the proposal can become law, it needs bipartisan support in Congress.
More than 100,000 people, a record high, died from drug overdoses in the U.S. in 2022, according to the CDC.
Fentanyl impacts every neighborhood across the country, and the consequences can be deadly.
A Brooklyn native who spent nearly 30 years behind bars for a murder he did not commit is adjusting to life outside of prison after his exoneration.
Juuse Saros made 25 saves to lead the Nashville Predators to a victory over the New York Rangers on Tuesday night.
Ondrej Palat and Stefan Noesen scored and the New Jersey Devils beat the St. Louis Blues 4-1.
The Carolina Hurricanes beat the New York Islanders on Tuesday night.
A former New York City real estate finance executive pleaded guilty Tuesday to drugging and raping a teenage girl for months.
A Brooklyn native who spent nearly 30 years behind bars for a murder he did not commit is adjusting to life outside of prison after his exoneration.
A former New York City real estate finance executive pleaded guilty Tuesday to drugging and raping a teenage girl for months.
As development continues in Gowanus, Powerhouse Arts, housed in an old power station, works to keep artists in the neighborhood.
A federal judge said Tuesday that he won't dismiss a bribery charge against New York Mayor Eric Adams.
A 72-year-old man was pushed onto the subway tracks at the 34th Street-Herald Square station in Midtown after riding the Holiday Nostalgia Train on Sunday.
We're going for nearly 60 Tuesday, which flirts with the record of 62 set back in 2000. The normal high is 44, and we'll be nowhere near that.
A wintry mix and rain made a mess on the roads in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut.
The New York Mets introduced Juan Soto at Citi Field, after the four-time MLB All-Star signed a record 15-year, $765 million deal.
A storm bringing heavy rain and strong winds could lead to flooding and power outages, especially on Long Island.
Heavy rain and strong winds rolled into New York on Wednesday, prompting a First Alert Weather Day.
A New Jersey congressman got a top secret briefing in Washington, D.C. on the drone sightings across the region as state residents and lawmakers demand more transparency from the federal government.
The FBI is warning people about pointing lasers at aircraft after a New Jersey-based pilot was injured.
We're going for nearly 60 Tuesday, which flirts with the record of 62 set back in 2000. The normal high is 44, and we'll be nowhere near that.
New technology is being deployed to find out more information after the spike in drone sightings in New Jersey and beyond.
Federal lawmakers say they will push for new measures in Congress on Monday to track down the mysterious drones flying across the Tri-State Area.
We're going for nearly 60 Tuesday, which flirts with the record of 62 set back in 2000. The normal high is 44, and we'll be nowhere near that.
Accused Gilgo Beach serial killer Rex Heuermann has been charged with a seventh murder.
A wintry mix and rain made a mess on the roads in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut.
A prosecutor tells CBS News New York a loophole in New York law made it difficult to charge a drugged driver who killed four members of a Long Island family last year.
Workers at the Kessler Thermometer Corporation on Long Island who suffered mercury poisoning blame their employer for "prioritizing profits over people."
The Metropolitan Transportation Authority announced Monday the upcoming rollout of more than 400 new cars.
Trump's lawyers said his conviction in state court should not stand because he was elected president after his conviction.
The NYPD's use of stop-and-frisk and compliance with the How Many Stops Act was examined at a City Council hearing on Monday.
President-elect Donald Trump says he would "look at" a pardon for New York City Mayor Eric Adams, who has been indicted on corruption charges.
Ingrid Lewis-Martin, who abruptly resigned as a top advisor to New York City Mayor Eric Adams, is pushing back against corruption allegations against her.
New York Congressman-elect George Latimer expects "major pushback" to Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s potential vaccine policy if he heads Donald Trump's Health and Human Services Department.
A breakthrough treatment is making a huge difference for stroke survivors, improving hand and arm function, and their quality of life.
CBS News New York's Cindy Hsu's mental illness did not stop her. Now, she's highlighting hope and solutions.
Suffolk County is warning parents about the dangers of co-sleeping after three more infants who shared beds with adults died in the last four weeks.
Anthem will reverse a policy that would have capped insurance coverage for anesthesia after objections from doctors and lawmakers.
A spokesperson for Foxx said that he had to get stitches after he was hit in the face by a glass thrown from someone else in the restaurant.
Sean "Diddy" Combs filed a motion Friday to dismiss his appeal for bail, meaning he will stay in jail until his trial on sex trafficking charges in May 2025.
Jamie Foxx opened up about why he was hospitalized for several weeks in April 2023.
The annual gala at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts features personalized tributes with performances and testimonials from fellow artists.
Mindy Kaling and Morris Chestnut announced the nominations for the 82nd annual Golden Globes, with 10 nominees revealed live on CBS News.
Juuse Saros made 25 saves to lead the Nashville Predators to a victory over the New York Rangers on Tuesday night.
Ondrej Palat and Stefan Noesen scored and the New Jersey Devils beat the St. Louis Blues 4-1.
The Carolina Hurricanes beat the New York Islanders on Tuesday night.
The Yankees reportedly agreed to acquire outfielder Cody Bellinger from the Cubs for right-hander Cody Poteet on Tuesday.
Evan Mobley scored 21 points, Caris LeVert added 19 and the Cavaliers rolled to a 130-101 win over the Nets on Monday night.
As development continues in Gowanus, Powerhouse Arts, housed in an old power station, works to keep artists in the neighborhood.
The Guinness World Record holder for the largest gingerbread village is now on display at the Shops at Columbus Circle.
A Queens couple says they have been waiting for a working stove in their apartment for two and a half years.
Brooklynites are trying to protect the new young trees coming to the borough after an ambitious effort to plant more than 3,000 trees in one district.
Five hundred New York Common Pantry clients received care packages this week from the Robin Hood Foundation through a partnership with Amazon and L'Oreal.
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.
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."
CBS News New York's Lonnie Quinn has your First Alert Forecast for December 17 at 11 p.m.
A Brooklyn native who spent nearly 30 years behind bars for a murder he did not commit was exonerated in 2020, and he's still adjusting to life outside of prison. CBS News New York's Jennifer Bisram takes a look at what life is like after finally being freed.
Even though things are drying out one day after a huge water main break in the Bronx, people in the area are dealing with gas and power outages. CBS News New York's Naveen Dhaliwal has more on the cleanup.
A Manhattan grand jury indicted Luigi Mangione on 11 counts Tuesday, including first- and second-degree murder, both of which label him a terrorist. CBS News New York's Ali Bauman has a breakdown of the charges.
Crews are still working to make repairs and clean up the muddy mess left behind by the Bronx water main break Monday. CBS News New York's Naveen Dhaliwal and Jenna DeAngelis report.
