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The helicopter was funded with federal port security money, and part of its job is to confront the threat that terrorists might try to smuggle a nuclear device into New York City through its busy ports.
Armed with a search warrant, more than a dozen officers and a NYPD Crime Scene Unit van arrived at the Maple Shade, N.J., home of Pedro Hernandez on Wednesday afternoon.
CBS 2's Pablo Guzman teamed up with CBS This Morning's John Miller, an original reporter on the story, for an exclusive interview to break down the answer to the elusive question: what was the motive in the disappearance and killing of the boy?
With Pedro Hernandez giving a detailed confession in the disappearance of Etan Patz, authorities are now working on corroborating it.
"Juries like to know the "why," John Miller explained. "And there's something missing in this story here. It's very unlikely that he just lured a boy down into the basement with a soda and killed him for the simple thrill of it."
Police Commissioner Ray Kelly said after Pedro Hernandez was questioned in New Jersey Wednesday night, he voluntarily returned to New York City and took police to the scene of the crime.
Al-Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula trained in the desert but was planning on blowing up a U.S.-bound jet. However, the plot was undone by a man they thought was one of their own, CBS News has learned.
Community organizers in East Haven say they expect hundreds of people to turn out for a weekend march calling attention to allegations of police discrimination toward Latinos.
After Hurricane Irene wreaked havoc on New York City's northern suburbs, getting back to normal continues to be a struggle.
The mystery behind a wealthy New York couple's 1980 disappearance is starting to unravel after a team found their missing car in a Georgia pond.
New data shows car thefts at Port authority parking lots are spiking by more than 50% this quarter amid the annual holiday travel surge.
New York City is taking action against the contractor who was doing construction work on a building in the Bronx that partially collapsed in 2023.
A fire in Newark Saturday left more than 80 people - mostly senior citizens - homeless just days before Thanksgiving.
Rep. Ritchie Torres says NYC leaders should be fired after a man recently released from Rikers Island was charged in a deadly stabbing rampage.
The mystery behind a wealthy New York couple's 1980 disappearance is starting to unravel after a team found their missing car in a Georgia pond.
New data shows car thefts at Port authority parking lots are spiking by more than 50% this quarter amid the annual holiday travel surge.
New York City is taking action against the contractor who was doing construction work on a building in the Bronx that partially collapsed in 2023.
Rep. Ritchie Torres says NYC leaders should be fired after a man recently released from Rikers Island was charged in a deadly stabbing rampage.
A Babylon boat yard went up in flames after an intoxicated woman drove the wrong way and crashed into boats, police said.
A Thanksgiving storm is forecast to bring rain, and even snow, for some parts of New York and New Jersey.
Thanksgiving week starts Monday with partly sunny skies and temps in the mid 50s, but things will change from there.
The MTA announced the Federal Highway Administration has given congestion pricing the green light, clearing the way for it to start on Jan. 5, 2025.
After a long period of drought and fire hazards, we're getting an early taste of winter. New York, New Jersey and Connecticut have been desperate for rain.
The first major snowstorm of the season brought school closures, power outages, and heavy snow to our region, including to areas that badly needed it.
New data shows car thefts at Port authority parking lots are spiking by more than 50% this quarter amid the annual holiday travel surge.
A fire in Newark Saturday left more than 80 people - mostly senior citizens - homeless just days before Thanksgiving.
A Thanksgiving storm is forecast to bring rain, and even snow, for some parts of New York and New Jersey.
It's Thanksgiving week and what is expected to be a record number of people will be hitting the road or taking to the sky to celebrate.
New Jersey Sen. George Helmy said congestion pricing could drive businesses out of New York City and into the Garden State on "The Point with Marcia Kramer."
A Babylon boat yard went up in flames after an intoxicated woman drove the wrong way and crashed into boats, police said.
New Jersey Sen. George Helmy said congestion pricing could drive businesses out of New York City and into the Garden State on "The Point with Marcia Kramer."
Thanksgiving week starts Monday with partly sunny skies and temps in the mid 50s, but things will change from there.
The MTA announced the Federal Highway Administration has given congestion pricing the green light, clearing the way for it to start on Jan. 5, 2025.
After a long period of drought and fire hazards, we're getting an early taste of winter. New York, New Jersey and Connecticut have been desperate for rain.
U.S. Attorney for the Southern District Damian Williams announced plans to resign Monday.
Special counsel Jack Smith asked a federal judge to toss out the charges against President-elect Donald Trump in the case stemming from the 2020 election.
New Jersey Sen. George Helmy said congestion pricing could drive businesses out of New York City and into the Garden State on "The Point with Marcia Kramer."
Democrats say they're concerned or scared Trump will threaten their rights, but fewer than half feel motivated to oppose him.
New York has repealed a seldom-used law over a century old that made it a crime to cheat on your spouse.
Whole Foods Market stores in five states sold recalled carrots and celery sticks that could contain E. coli.
Lattes and other espresso-based drinks may not be available at some McDonald's restaurants due to a glitch with coffee machines.
The packaging label omitted a key ingredient, prompting a Food and Drug Administration recall.
The manufacturer of tumblers sold at Wawa stores says it has received four reports of cuts from the product's metal drinking straws.
Decision to cut topping comes as officials work to confirm source of E. coli outbreak linked to McDonald's Quarter Pounders.
New York's iconic Blue Man Group is packing it in after more than 30 years on stage.
Chuck Woolery was inducted into the American TV Game Show Hall of Fame in 2007 and earned a daytime Emmy nomination in 1978.
Lawyers for actor Jonathan Majors and Grace Jabbari agreed to dismiss the case with prejudice, according to a joint filing in Manhattan federal court.
Cynthia Erivo, Ariana Grande, AMC and fans react to the debate over in-theater singing during "Wicked."
A federal judge is deciding whether to release Sean "Diddy" Combs on bail as he awaits trial on sex trafficking and racketeering charges.
The Buccaneers rushed for four touchdowns in a 30-7 victory over the Giants and new starting quarterback Tommy DeVito on Sunday.
The New York Rangers lost to the Edmonton Oilers 6-2 on Saturday night.
The New York Islanders beat the St. Louis Blues on Saturday night to end a three-game skid.
Tomas Tatar had a goal and an assist and the New Jersey Devils beat the Washington Capitals on Saturday night.
The New York Red Bulls posted a 2-0 victory over New York City FC in an Eastern Conference semifinal on Saturday night.
Tenants in a six-story building in Queens say they were forced to climb stairs amid a six-week-long elevator outage.
The new Davis Center will bring back the wonder of skating and swimming alongside Harlem Meer in Central Park.
Thursday marks exactly 60 years since the Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge opened to much fanfare.
Nov. 29 is the last day for New York City restaurants to remove roadway dining sheds, which will now be seasonal under new regulations set by the City Council.
A new state-of-the-art trash system in NYCHA's Polo Grounds Towers in Harlem promises to tackle energy, rodent and recycling issues.
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."
The mystery behind Charles and Catharine Romer's disappearance is starting to unravel after divers found their missing car in a Georgia pond. CBS News New York's Tony Aiello reports.
New data shows car thefts at Port authority parking lots are spiking by more than 50% amid the annual holiday travel surge. CBS News New York's Derick Waller reports.
New York City is taking action against the contractor who was doing construction work on a building in the Bronx that partially collapsed. CBS News New York's Ali Bauman reports.
A suburban New York mom's side hustle is now a full-time job helping other makers find a market. CBS News New York's Tony Aiello reports.
Rob Marciano has the Tri-State Area's updated Monday evening forecast on CBS News New York.
