In new interview, Santos says time in prison "wasn't nice," describes Trump call
Disgraced former Rep. George Santos described his time in prison, a conversation with President Trump, and writing suicide notes in a wide-ranging interview Tuesday.
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Disgraced former Rep. George Santos described his time in prison, a conversation with President Trump, and writing suicide notes in a wide-ranging interview Tuesday.
Just four days after his release from federal prison, disgraced congressman George Santos sat down CBS News New York's Marcia Kramer and spoke about everything from suicidal thoughts to possible future legal troubles. Here's additional excerpts from that exclusive one-on-one interview.
Disgraced former Rep. George Santos described his time in prison, writing suicide notes, a conversation with President Trump and more in a wide-ranging interview Tuesday. CBS News New York's Marcia Kramer reports.
Some constituents are outraged about the clemency order that freed disgraced former Rep. George Santos Friday.
Donors and victims are questioning why he doesn't even have to pay restitution. CBS News New York's Carolyn Gusoff reports.
Santos was released from prison late Friday after President Trump commuted his seven-year sentence for committing wire fraud and aggravated identity theft.
The disgraced former New York congressman discussed potentially paying restitution to his victims and what life was like in prison. CBS News New York's Andrew Ramos reports.
President Santos served less than three months of his seven-year sentence for wire fraud and identity theft before President Trump signed a commutation.
President Trump's decision to commute disgraced former New York congressman George Santos' prison sentence is stirring reaction from local politicians and Santos' former constituents. CBS News New York's Andrew Ramos reports.
In a post on Truth Social, the president said the ex-New York congressman has been "horribly mistreated" in prison.
CBS News has learned former New York congressman George Santos will no longer have to pay nearly $400,000 in restitution to his victims.
The ex-congressman from Long Island faced numerous scandals during his time in office. CBS News New York's John Dias reports.
In a post on Truth Social on Friday, President Trump said disgraced former congressman George Santos had been "horribly mistreated" in prison and would be released immediately. CBS News New York's Andrew Ramos has reaction from the district Santos represented on Long Island.
Santos was three months into an 87-month sentence since he pleaded guilty to wire fraud and identity theft charges.
President Trump has commuted the sentence of George Santos, the former Long Island congressman who is serving more than seven years in prison.
George Santos, the disgraced former congressman from New York, surrendered to a federal prison in New Jersey to begin his sentence.
Disgraced former Congressman George Santos is serving his prison sentence in southern New Jersey.
The disgraced former congressman from New York, is set to surrender Friday to face his more than seven-year sentence.
Nancy Marks, disgraced former Republican Congressman George Santos' former campaign treasurer, avoided prison time at her sentencing Wednesday.
George Santos must turn himself in to federal custody by July 25 to begin his 87-month prison sentence for wire fraud and identity theft.
A judge sentenced the disgraced ex-congressman to 87 months in prison.
George Santos has been sentenced to 87 months in prison on federal wire fraud and identity theft charges in New York.
Former Congressman George Santos took to social media to ask President Trump to "give [him] a chance" after Santos was sentenced to seven years in prison Friday.
George Santos has been sentenced to seven years in prison. The disgraced former U.S. congressman sobbed as he learned his fate. CBS News New York's Lisa Rozner reports.
Former Long Island Congressman George Santos asked a judge for mercy Friday after being sentenced to more than seven years in prison. It was part of the fraud case that got him expelled from Congress. CBS News New York's Jennifer McLogan looks at the journey that took him from Capitol Hill to prison.
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul isn't mincing words when it comes to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement's actions in Minneapolis.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani may have had a busy day managing the city's storm response, but he wasn't too busy to stop and help shovel a car that was stuck in the snow in Brooklyn.
Matty Beniers and Berkly Catton scored 18 seconds apart in the third period, Joey Daccord made 27 saves and the Kraken beat the Devils 4-2 on Sunday.
The New York City nurses strike is not over, but an agreement has been reached with the hospitals to maintain health care benefits.
The largest storm in years has delivered some serious snow totals in New York City and across the Tri-State Area.
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul isn't mincing words when it comes to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement's actions in Minneapolis.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani may have had a busy day managing the city's storm response, but he wasn't too busy to stop and help shovel a car that was stuck in the snow in Brooklyn.
The New York City nurses strike is not over, but an agreement has been reached with the hospitals to maintain health care benefits.
The largest storm in years has delivered some serious snow totals in New York City and across the Tri-State Area.
If you're looking to get out of New York City via LaGuardia Airport, you're going to have to wait a while.
The largest storm in years has delivered some serious snow totals in New York City and across the Tri-State Area.
The monster winter storm that New York City and the Tri-State Area have been bracing for arrived Sunday, bringing heavy snow, sleet and frigid temperatures.
The NYC area is bracing for a major winter storm that's set to hit the region with heavy snow on top of dangerous, subfreezing weather.
New Yorkers could see 6-12 inches of snow from Sunday to Monday as feels-like temperatures drop below 0. A winter storm watch has been issued.
A winter storm is headed to the Tri-State Area with heavy snow expected. New Yorkers could see 6-12 inches Saturday night into Monday.
The largest storm in years has delivered some serious snow totals in New York City and across the Tri-State Area.
The monster winter storm that New York City and the Tri-State Area have been bracing for arrived Sunday, bringing heavy snow, sleet and frigid temperatures.
Sherrill said NJ Transit service will stop running during the winter storm on Sunday, when heavy snow is forecast to bury the Tri-State Area.
The NYC area is bracing for a major winter storm that's set to hit the region with heavy snow on top of dangerous, subfreezing weather.
New Jersey auto body shops may be expecting to see more business after this weekend's winter storm.
The largest storm in years has delivered some serious snow totals in New York City and across the Tri-State Area.
If you're looking to get out of New York City via LaGuardia Airport, you're going to have to wait a while.
The monster winter storm that New York City and the Tri-State Area have been bracing for arrived Sunday, bringing heavy snow, sleet and frigid temperatures.
The NYC area is bracing for a major winter storm that's set to hit the region with heavy snow on top of dangerous, subfreezing weather.
The Connetquot Central School District has been threatened with funding cuts unless it reinstates its old mascot name.
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul isn't mincing words when it comes to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement's actions in Minneapolis.
The New York City nurses strike is not over, but an agreement has been reached with the hospitals to maintain health care benefits.
Mamdani said five New Yorkers died Saturday and were found outside.
The police chief said federal immigration enforcement "tactics are very obviously not safe, and it is generating a lot of outrage and fear in the community."
Instead of a snow day, New York City public school students will pivot to remote learning on Monday, the city announced.
Starting July 1, as many as 450,000 New Yorkers will lose EP coverage and be forced into marketplace health care plans.
Striking New York City nurses returned to the bargaining table Thursday, the New York State Nurses Association said.
Mayor Zohran Mamdani and Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders joined striking New York City nurses on the picket line Tuesday.
New York City's largest nurses strike is now in Week 2 and it appears negotiations toward a deal remain at a standstill.
Negotiators for major New York City hospitals and the state nurses union returned to the bargaining table as the city's largest nurses strike enters a fifth day.
Pop superstar Harry Styles will open an unprecedented 30-show residency at Madison Square Garden, starting on Aug. 26 and ending on Oct. 31.
The nominees for the 98th annual Academy Awards were announced Thursday morning, and though "One Battle After Another," "Marty Supreme," "Frankenstein" and "Hamnet" were all nominated for plenty, it was "Sinners" that broke through with a record-smashing 16 nominations.
The FCC is warning that daytime talk shows and late-night programs must give equal time to opposing political candidates, taking aim at a genre of TV that has long drawn President Trump's ire.
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Channing Tatum is bringing "Magic Mike Live" to New York City, promising to "turn up the gas" on the popular show.
Matty Beniers and Berkly Catton scored 18 seconds apart in the third period, Joey Daccord made 27 saves and the Kraken beat the Devils 4-2 on Sunday.
Jalen Brunson scored 31 points, as the New York Knicks defeated the 76ers, 112-109.
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St. John's rallied from a 16-point deficit in the second half to defeat Xavier 88-83, giving Rick Pitino his 900th victory.
The Boston Celtics outlasted the lottery-bound Brooklyn Nets 130-126 in double overtime on Friday night.
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A city-approved plan to rezone a stretch of Atlantic Avenue is expected to bring thousands of new apartments to Brooklyn, but tenant advocates say the deal falls short for lower-income residents and could accelerate displacement.
The Halloween tradition strolled through Manhattan's East Village on Sunday, with furry friends dressed in colorful costumes.
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Dogs got decked out for the annual Tompkins Square Halloween Dog Parade in New York City's East Village on Saturday.
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Parts of Long Island received about 1 foot of snow Sunday as a winter storm slammed the Tri-State Area. CBS News New York's Jennifer Bisram reports.
In a statement, the New York State Nurses Association said Mount Sinai and NewYork-Presbyterian agreed not to cut any benefits for frontline nurses. CBS News New York's Allen Devlin reports.
A building in Newark went up in flames Sunday, causing the roof to collapse.
