Father charged in Lake George, N.Y. Amber Alert case pleads not guilty
The man charged with murdering his 9-year-old daughter, Melina Frattolin, after prompting an Amber Alert in Lake George, N.Y. appeared in court on Wednesday.
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The man charged with murdering his 9-year-old daughter, Melina Frattolin, after prompting an Amber Alert in Lake George, N.Y. appeared in court on Wednesday.
CBS News New York's Tony Aiello has more on information in the indictment regarding how the crime was allegedly concealed.
Luciano Frattolin is accused of falsely reporting his 9-year-old daughter missing before her body was found in upstate New York.
Police have charged Melina's father Luciano Frattolin with murder in the case. The medical examiner said her death was a homicide and caused by drowning.
New York State Police have released the cause of death of the 9-year-old girl who was reported missing in Upstate New York over the weekend, sparking an Amber Alert.
New York State Police said the father of a 9-year-old girl who was initially the subject of an Amber Alert and was later found dead has been charged with her murder.
New York State Police said the father of a 9-year-old girl who was initially the subject of an Amber Alert and was later found dead has been charged with her murder. Tom Hanson reports.
New York State Police said the father of a 9-year-old girl who was initially the subject of an Amber Alert and was later found dead has been charged with her murder. Tom Hanson reports.
N.Y. State Police had issued an Amber Alert for Melina Frattolin after she was reported missing in Lake George. Her body was found Sunday in Ticonderoga.
New York State Police detailed Monday the timeline of 9-year-old Melina Frattolin's disappearance and death. Watch their full news conference.
The search for Melina Frattolin ended in tragedy Sunday after state police found her body in Ticonderoga, New York.
N.Y. State Police had issued an Amber Alert for Melina Frattolin before her body was found Sunday in Ticonderoga. CBS News New York's Elijah Westbrook has the latest.
New York State Police say 9-year-old Melina Frattolin was found dead Sunday. An Amber Alert was issued for Frattolin after her father said she was abducted from Exit 22 in Lake George on Saturday. CBS News New York's Lisa Rozner has the latest.
New Jersey police arrested Junior Nunez, 33, on Friday morning after issuing an Amber Alert for a 2-year-old boy from Paterson.
An Amber Alert was issued overnight for a missing 2-year-old, last seen in Paterson, New Jersey.
An Amber Alert has been issued for missing 2-year-old Zander Abad, last seen in Paterson, New Jersey.
The man who kidnapped a 9-year-old girl from an upstate New York park in 2023 and sexually assaulted her was sentenced Wednesday to 47 years to life in prison.
Police found the boy unharmed around 10:30 a.m. Tuesday inside the stolen car on Liberty Avenue in Jersey City.
Authorities issued an AMBER Alert for the 3-year-old after he was inside a car that was stolen Tuesday morning in Newark. As CBS New York's Dave Carlin reports, he was found along with the car in Jersey City.
An AMBER Alert was issued for the 9-year-old after she disappeared while visiting Moreau Lake State Park Saturday with her family.
Charlotte Sena disappeared Saturday evening in Moreau Lake State Park, about 190 miles north of New York City.
The family of Charlotte Sena is desperate for developments and are praying for good news. CBS New York's Tony Aiello reports.
New York State Police searched the park for hours on Sunday after the Charlotte Sena went missing on Saturday night. They now believe she may have been abducted. CBS New York's Tony Aiello reports.
State police conducted an exhaustive search for Charlotte Sena and now believe she may have been abducted. CBS New York's Tony Aiello has the story.
Similar to AMBER and Silver, the new alert would apply to adults 18-64 who vanish and are considered in danger.
Alex Bores has a master's degree in computer science, but for some reason tech titans are trying to stop his campaign in New York's 12th Congressional District.
While the LIRR work stoppage has caused a mess for people heading to weekend events, the real concern is Monday morning's commute.
Gas prices, inflation weigh on Americans. Many see lack of clarity on what's happening in Iran.
Luke Weaver escaped a bases-loaded, no-outs jam against his former team as the Mets beat the Yankees Saturday night to even the Subway Series.
Anunoby has the maximum amount of time to rest before Game 1 of the NBA Eastern Conference finals.
Alex Bores has a master's degree in computer science, but for some reason tech titans are trying to stop his campaign in New York's 12th Congressional District.
While the LIRR work stoppage has caused a mess for people heading to weekend events, the real concern is Monday morning's commute.
On Day 1 of the LIRR strike, riders reported their regular trips to and from New York City turned into marathons.
The NYPD said Elvin Suarez struck four pedestrians after his 2019 Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 SUV veered over a concrete island near West 109th St. and Amsterdam Ave.
The work stoppage, the LIRR's first since 1994, went into effect after the MTA and five unions representing 3,500 workers failed to reach a deal on a new four-year contract.
The weekend is set to be the warmest of the year so far with summer-like weather across the Tri-State Area.
Keep an umbrella nearby as there's a chance for showers across the New York and New Jersey area. But the weather will turn to sunshine and warm temperatures for the weekend.
The weather on Wednesday will be a mix of sunshine and clouds with the potential for a shower in New York City. In the evening, rain becomes more widespread.
An unsettled pattern continues through the entire Mother's Day weekend in the New York City area.
After summer-like warmth, rainy weather and cooler temperatures return to the New York City area mid-week.
With just weeks to go before the primary, voters in New Jersey's 7th Congressional District are wondering where their congressman is.
Macy's Fourth of July Fireworks will take place on both the lower East River near the Seaport and the lower Hudson River, in collaboration with Jersey City.
It was down to the wire for one lucky New Jersey lottery winner. A winning $5.9 million Pick-6 lottery ticket was just eight days away from expiring.
The weekend is set to be the warmest of the year so far with summer-like weather across the Tri-State Area.
For the first time ever, the World Cup final will host a Super Bowl-style halftime show, with megawatt headliners Madonna, Shakira and BTS.
While the LIRR work stoppage has caused a mess for people heading to weekend events, the real concern is Monday morning's commute.
On Day 1 of the LIRR strike, riders reported their regular trips to and from New York City turned into marathons.
The work stoppage, the LIRR's first since 1994, went into effect after the MTA and five unions representing 3,500 workers failed to reach a deal on a new four-year contract.
Glen Cove's hidden gem has been closed for nearly two decades, but it's finally reopening thanks to hard work from the community.
Riders have been rerouted to Grand Central Terminal, which is much more crowded than usual since the electrical fire at Penn Station.
Alex Bores has a master's degree in computer science, but for some reason tech titans are trying to stop his campaign in New York's 12th Congressional District.
Gas prices, inflation weigh on Americans. Many see lack of clarity on what's happening in Iran.
The work stoppage, the LIRR's first since 1994, went into effect after the MTA and five unions representing 3,500 workers failed to reach a deal on a new four-year contract.
With just weeks to go before the primary, voters in New Jersey's 7th Congressional District are wondering where their congressman is.
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul proposed millions to keep the program open, but the reforms would cut reimbursement rates for private duty nurses.
A New York doctor who contracted and survived Ebola more than a decade ago says he is worried for healthcare workers who are at the center of treating the latest outbreak.
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul proposed millions to keep the program open, but the reforms would cut reimbursement rates for private duty nurses.
A New York native is among 16 American passengers who are quarantining in Nebraska after being on the cruise ship that is at the center of the deadly hantavirus outbreak.
American passengers on the MV Hondius cruise ship, which was hit with a deadly outbreak of the hantavirus, are back in the U.S. Three of the at least 10 people confirmed infected in the outbreak have died.
Three New Yorkers are among the 18 people being quarantined in Nebraska and Atlanta due to hantavirus concerns.
The well-known film critic and journalist Rex Reed has died at 87.
"The Pitt" star Isa Briones is bringing heightened pride and Filipino presence to both stage and screen.
Broadway's "The Book of Mormon" has canceled two weeks of performances following a fire at the Eugene O'Neill Theatre.
Uzo Aduba and Darren Criss announced the 2026 Tony nominees for select categories on "CBS Mornings" on Tuesday.
Rihanna, Sabrina Carpenter, Madonna, and Beyoncé all wore their best looks to celebrate the "Costume Art" theme at the 2026 Met Gala. Here are some of the best moments, photos, and more from the night.
Luke Weaver escaped a bases-loaded, no-outs jam against his former team as the Mets beat the Yankees Saturday night to even the Subway Series.
Anunoby has the maximum amount of time to rest before Game 1 of the NBA Eastern Conference finals.
FIFA President Gianni Infantino joked that if someone does pay $2 million for a ticket to the World Cup final, "I will personally bring him a hot dog and a Coke."
Cole likely has one more minor league rehab start in his recovery from elbow surgery before he rejoins the New York Yankees starting rotation.
Holmes' right fibula was fractured by a 111.1 mph comebacker off the bat of the Yankees' Spencer Jones during the Mets' 5-2 loss on Friday.
Ahead of the 2026 RBC Brooklyn Half Marathon, some athletes are showing how simply reaching the starting line is a victory.
The Second Avenue Subway project has entered phase two of extending the "Q" line, but Harlem businesses say they're struggling to co-exist with the construction.
City Council members say requirement for transparent roll-down gates is burdensome for small businesses ahead of the July 1 enforcement deadline.
For more than four decades, residents living beside Brooklyn's District 13 Sanitation Garage in Coney Island have been waiting for the facility to move away from their homes.
There's a swim club in Harlem teaching kids a lifesaving skill, and they're turning timid swimmers into competitors.
People dressed in elaborate headgear and paraded up Fifth Avenue for New York City's Easter Sunday tradition.
The Halloween tradition strolled through Manhattan's East Village on Sunday, with furry friends dressed in colorful costumes.
A suspect was taken into custody after an attack on Pearl Street Mall in Boulder on June 1 in which there were 15 people and a dog who were victims. The suspect threw Molotov cocktails that burned some of the victims, who were part of a march for Israeli hostages.
The annual Easter Parade and Easter Bonnet Festival was held in Manhattan on April 20, 2025.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
CBS News New York's Marcia Kramer sits down with 12th Congressional District candidate Alex Bores, and talks the potential impact of the world's biggest sporting event with Councilwoman Virginia Maloney.
The governor urged the sides to get back to the bargaining table and also went into detail on the MTA's contingency plan for Monday morning's commute.
CBS News New York's John Elliott has a look at the week ahead, but also spends time with several people taking part in an important cause -- AIDS Walk New York in Central Park.
Lieber told CBS News New York's Aziza Shuler and Jenna DeAngelis that the MTA has no intention of backing down in negotiations with the unions representing LIRR workers.
Railroad workers were back on the picket lines on Sunday, the second day of the work stoppage. CBS News New York's John Dias has the latest on the negotiations, and Kristie Keleshian looks at the MTA's contingency plan.
