Jury To Decide Fate Of Rookie NYPD Officer Accused In Akai Gurley Shooting Death
A city jury continues deliberations in the trial of a police officer charged with fatally shooting an unarmed man in a public housing building stairwell in 2014.
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A city jury continues deliberations in the trial of a police officer charged with fatally shooting an unarmed man in a public housing building stairwell in 2014.
As justification for Liang having his gun out in the pitch black stairwell, Landau said they were almost guaranteed to find someone when they patrolled the roof landing in the complex.
Officer Peter Liang is accused of firing his gun in a darkened stairwell at the Pink Houses in East New York back in 2014, killing Akai Gurley.
Officer Peter Liang is accused of firing his gun in a darkened stairwell at the Pink Houses in East New York back in 2014, killing Akai Gurley.
A New York police officer recklessly fired his gun into a darkened stairwell, shooting a man, and then "stood there whining and moaning about how he could get fired'' instead of helping the dying man, a prosecutor said Monday.
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State Sen. Thomas Libous is on trial for allegedly lying to the FBI repeatedly when he denied making a corrupt deal to get his son Matthew a high-paying job with the law firm.
The leader of a group that duped American taxpayers into sending it millions of dollars has been sentenced to more than 14 years in prison.
Jose Vasquez is on trial after allegedly groping the women who posed for photos with him in January 2014.
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Investigators used wire taps, stakeouts, video surveillance, and intercepted thousands of phone calls in order bring down the ring.
A man who acted as a lookout for three others who BASE jumped from One World Trade Center in 2013 was sentenced to community service Thursday.
Former state Sen. Malcolm Smith will spend seven years in prison for a scheme to bribe his way onto the ballot for the 2013 New York City mayoral election.
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Dr. Rogelio Lucas, 77, and Lydia Lucas, 80, were indicted earlier this month for allegedly turning their Upper West Side medical practice into a massive and lucrative pill mill.
A man stood charged Monday with calling in nearly a dozen bomb threats at John F. Kennedy International Airport, and threatening to kill both police and travelers.
Three local postal workers have been charged with writing phony letters for Operation Santa for their own advantage, and stealing gifts for underprivileged children.
The One World Trade Center BASE jumpers appeared in court Wednesday.
Marko Markovich's parachute, which had been stashed on the roof in advance, had been gnawed by rats.
The proposed park dubbed "Billionaire's Island" juts out over the Hudson River.
A New York City homeowner said he turned to solar power to cut down on the cost of electricity, but instead said he's lost several thousand dollars.
Many migrants in New York City say they're facing fear and uncertainty since President-elect Donald Trump has vowed to deport millions of undocumented immigrants.
The New York Knicks beat Philadelphia on Tuesday night in the opener of NBA Cup group play for both teams.
The New Jersey Devils snapped Florida's seven-game winning streak by beating the Panthers on Tuesday night.
The Winnipeg Jets won their seventh straight over the New York Rangers on Tuesday night.
A New York City homeowner said he turned to solar power to cut down on the cost of electricity, but instead said he's lost several thousand dollars.
Many migrants in New York City say they're facing fear and uncertainty since President-elect Donald Trump has vowed to deport millions of undocumented immigrants.
A disciplinary trial began Tuesday for a New York City Police lieutenant who fatally shot a man during a traffic stop in 2019.
Peanut the pet squirrel, who was a social media star before being seized by authorities in upstate New York, tested negative for rabies after being euthanized, a county official said Tuesday.
LGBTQ+ groups will be allowed to march in Staten Island's Saint Patrick's Day Parade for the first time in 2025.
A transformer explosion and fire along Amtrak tracks in the Bronx caused service suspensions in the region Tuesday.
A Red Flag Warning is back in effect for much of New York, New Jersey and Connecticut, as the fire threat remains high.
Gov. Kathy Hochul is moving forward with a plan to "unpause" congestion pricing by the end of the year, sources tell CBS News New York.
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An arrest has been made in a 50-year-old murder case thanks to the diligent work of some New Jersey college students.
Gov. Phil Murphy and other state officials will hold another briefing Wednesday to discuss the possible drought warning status.
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul visited the site of a deadly 5,000-acre wildfire that's burning along the New York-New Jersey border Tuesday.
A Red Flag Warning is back in effect for much of New York, New Jersey and Connecticut, as the fire threat remains high.
At the Vietnam Veterans Memorial & Museum in Holmdel on Monday, Acting New Jersey Gov. Tahesha Way touted the "Bringing Veterans Home" plan.
Long Island leaders say they're hopeful that Donald Trump's pick for head of the EPA, former Rep. Lee Zeldin, will in fact protect the environment.
Gov. Kathy Hochul says she wants to reduce congestion pricing tolls, but her plan is being met by opposition to any tolling.
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An air quality alert has been issued for New York City, the Hudson Valley and northern New Jersey through 12 a.m. Monday due to smoke from wildfires in the area.
Suffolk County announced a new street takeover task force to stop dangerous and illegal street racing events.
Many migrants in New York City say they're facing fear and uncertainty since President-elect Donald Trump has vowed to deport millions of undocumented immigrants.
Trump in a statement said the two will work to "dismantle Government Bureaucracy, slash excess regulations, cut wasteful expenditures, and restructure Federal Agencies."
Long Island leaders say they're hopeful that Donald Trump's pick for head of the EPA, former Rep. Lee Zeldin, will in fact protect the environment.
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The long-awaited ruling, related to presidential immunity, could have profound consequences for the case.
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Decision to cut topping comes as officials work to confirm source of E. coli outbreak linked to McDonald's Quarter Pounders.
Gov. Kathy Hochul on Tuesday announced a $150 million investment in a new state-of-the-art cell and gene therapy hub to be built on Long Island.
Dozens of New York and New Jersey schools are impacted by a recall of meat and poultry products potentially contaminated with listeria.
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America's largest nonfiction film festival, featuring more than 200 features and shorts, returns to New York City theaters and streaming.
Mattel apologizes for inadvertently directing people to pornography site instead of one promoting upcoming film.
Judith Jamison, an internationally acclaimed dancer who later served as artistic director of the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater for two decades, has died at age 81.
Actor Tony Todd's TV and movie credits spanned 40 years and included the 1992 horror film "Candyman" and its 2021 sequel.
Sean "Diddy" Combs filed a new request for bail on Friday, saying changed circumstances, along with new evidence, mean the hip-hop mogul should be allowed to prepare for a May trial from outside jail.
The New York Knicks beat Philadelphia on Tuesday night in the opener of NBA Cup group play for both teams.
The New Jersey Devils snapped Florida's seven-game winning streak by beating the Panthers on Tuesday night.
The Winnipeg Jets won their seventh straight over the New York Rangers on Tuesday night.
Cam Thomas scored 10 of his 17 points in the fourth quarter and the Nets defeated the Pelicans 107-105 on Monday.
Nico Sturm scored late in the first period as the Sharks beat the Devils 1-0 on Sunday night.
The Hispanic Society's new exhibit traces how different cultures influenced the women of Spain as they found their own voices throughout history.
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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.
Cosplayers flooded New York City's Javits Center in October 2024 for the annual New York Comic Con convention.
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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.
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