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.
In New York, two sailors were caught on video delivering drugs in the Bronx.
She was a reporter and hippy anti-war protester who had chained herself to the White House fence. He was a symbol of the establishment, 30 years her senior and a widower with five children.
A body camera pilot program at the NYPD raised a wide range of questions about how to best monitor police and community interactions, according to a report released Thursday.
The New York City Office of Chief Medical Examiner ruled the baby's death was caused by homicidal asphyxiation.
One of the defendants, Darcy Copeland, allegedly ran a heroin distribution ring based in Monticello, New York, despite being in prison for the past year.
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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.
The neighborhood customers, who preferred to use their benefit cards to get cash, cigarettes or alcohol, found a willing cohort in the unscrupulous deli owner, prosecutors said.
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.
The New York State DMV is calling out the city's finance department for not using up-to-date information when writing parking tickets.
Tyler Bertuzzi, Ilya Mikheyev and Frank Nazar scored for the 'Hawks, who have lost eight of the last 10 games.
The Vancouver Canucks beat the New York Islanders 5-2 on Wednesday night.
The Toronto Raptors routed the Brooklyn Nets 116-86 on Wednesday night.
The Clippers prevented the Knicks from clinching a playoff berth with a 126-113 victory Wednesday night.
The American Association of University Professors and American Federation of Teachers have filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration, accusing it of holding funding hostage at Columbia University.
The MTA board has voted to award a more than $186 million contract with a project management consultant to oversee the work of Phase 2 of the Second Avenue subway extension.
Sleep apnea screenings will be free for New Yorkers under a new law passed at City Hall on Wednesday.
Prosecutors do not want Luigi Mangione, the suspect in the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, to have a laptop in prison, and are taking issue with what he was given to wear for a recent court appearance.
A second family is now suing a New York City funeral home company for what they call an unforgivable mix-up.
Prosecutors want to modify the bail for Kimberly Sullivan, the Connecticut woman accused of imprisoning her stepson for 20 years.
It's a rainy start to the work week for the NYC area. We're tracking light rain for the morning commute that picks up into the lunch hour.
Following a brief warmup on Saturday will be a cooldown for Sunday.
Today is the first day of spring, and NYC and N.J. are expecting some rainy weather as the equinox arrives.
Stormy weather arrived overnight around the NYC area, bringing heavy rain and high winds.
Parents were expected to gather in Middletown, N.J. on Wednesday night to hear more about ways to balance the budget to avoid school closures.
The Jersey Shore Wave is the newest Women's National Football Conference expansion team at Hinchliffe Stadium in Paterson, New Jersey.
Students at a New Jersey college are being credited for helping police identify the remains of a woman who disappeared more than 10 years ago.
Nadine Menendez, the wife of convicted former Sen. Bob Menendez, faced opening statements Monday in her federal bribery trial in NYC.
It's a rainy start to the work week for the NYC area. We're tracking light rain for the morning commute that picks up into the lunch hour.
The New York State DMV is calling out the city's finance department for not using up-to-date information when writing parking tickets.
At Open Box Liquidation in Hauppauge, Long Island, hundreds of pallets are wrapped and waiting for their mystery to be unraveled.
One person was killed Thursday in a crash involving a fire truck in Suffolk County.
Gabby Petito's grandmother announced a new fundraiser in her granddaughter's name Wednesday to mark what would have been Petito's 26th birthday.
Hempstead was once one of the most active business districts on Long Island. It now appears to be on the way to recovery.
The American Association of University Professors and American Federation of Teachers have filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration, accusing it of holding funding hostage at Columbia University.
Parents were expected to gather in Middletown, N.J. on Wednesday night to hear more about ways to balance the budget to avoid school closures.
President Trump on Wednesday said he is imposing a 25% tariff on automobiles not manufactured in the U.S.
The Trump White House has said "these were NOT war plans that were discussed."
Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard and CIA Director John Ratcliffe returned to Capitol Hill to testify before the House Intelligence Committee.
Sleep apnea screenings will be free for New Yorkers under a new law passed at City Hall on Wednesday.
One of Mayor Eric Adams' signature mental health care programs is in question after a City Council report suggested it's ineffective.
Nestlé USA cites consumer complaints, including "one potential choking incident" for recalling products sold nationwide.
A New Jersey family says they would be heavily impacted by any proposed cuts to Medicaid.
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Hamdan Ballal said Israeli settlers in the occupied West Bank beat him in front of his home while filming the assault.
Israeli settlers have beaten up one of the Palestinian co-directors of the Oscar-winning documentary film "No Other Land."
As Conan O'Brien was honored with the Mark Twain Prize at the Kennedy Center, many comics targeted President Trump from the stage.
Sunday was opening night on Broadway for "Othello," featuring two of Hollywood's biggest stars, Denzel Washington and Jake Gyllenhaal.
Celebrating 20 years as a band, the Jonas Brothers played a show at the American Dream mall on Sunday.
Tyler Bertuzzi, Ilya Mikheyev and Frank Nazar scored for the 'Hawks, who have lost eight of the last 10 games.
The Vancouver Canucks beat the New York Islanders 5-2 on Wednesday night.
The Toronto Raptors routed the Brooklyn Nets 116-86 on Wednesday night.
The Clippers prevented the Knicks from clinching a playoff berth with a 126-113 victory Wednesday night.
As fans wager an estimated $3.1 billion into March Madness bets, cybersecurity experts warn of a rise in online gambling scams targeting everyday users.
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Voters will cast their ballots in Brooklyn in a special election to fill a vacant New York City Council seat
Amid ongoing litigation surrounding noise at Forest Hills Stadium, a new announcement from the NYPD has called the 2025 summer concert season into question.
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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.
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."
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A state agency is calling out New York City for not using up-to-date information when it writes tickets after CBS News New York investigative reporter Tim McNicholas told them about a Long Island man who says the process of fighting a ticket turned into a nightmare.
A new photo shows the heart-shaped notes that were stuffed in a pair of socks and given to Luigi Mangione, who is charged in the December shooting death of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson.
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