Gilgo Beach serial killer admitted murders to his wife, documentary reveals
Rex Heuermann admitted in court earlier this month that he strangled all his victims to death, but his ex-wife Asa Ellerup heard his confession prior to his plea.
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Rex Heuermann admitted in court earlier this month that he strangled all his victims to death, but his ex-wife Asa Ellerup heard his confession prior to his plea.
A Long Island family says they caught porch pirates swiping a package from their home earlier this month, but they weren't the ones who had ordered the item.
Rex Heuermann's family is still "piecing their lives back together" one year after the accused Gilgo Beach serial killer's arrest, the attorney for Heuermann's estranged wife said Saturday.
Saturday marks one year since alleged Gilgo Beach killer Rex Heuermann was arrested for murder.
Saturday marks one year since the arrest of alleged Gilgo Beach killer Rex Heuermann. Since then, it's been a whirlwind of cameras and crowds for his family and the small Long Island community of Massapequa Park. CBS New York's Jennifer McLogan has the latest on the investigation.
Investigators returned to suspected Gilgo Beach serial killer Rex Heuermann's house in Massapequa Park, Long Island Monday morning. Chopper 2 was over the scene.
Gov. Kathy Hochul joined a crowd at the second wake for NYPD Officer Jonathan Diller, who was killed during a traffic stop in Queens.
Gov. Kathy Hochul is expected to be part of another large turnout at the wake for NYPD Officer Jonathan Diller, who was killed during a traffic stop. CBS New York's Natalie Duddridge reports.
Another organization also pledged $10,000 toward his 1-year-old son's education ahead of today's wake in Massapequa Park.
The charges were announced just hours before Diller's wake on Long Island, which former President Donald Trump is expected to attend. CBS New York's Carolyn Gusoff reports on the community reaction.
From Far Rockaway, Queens to Massapequa Park on Long Island, where the cop lived, communities are honoring his life.
Fallen NYPD Officer Jonathan Diller's Long Island hometown paid tribute to him Wednesday night with a candlelight vigil. CBS New York's Naveen Dhaliwal reports.
A candlelight vigil organized by Nassau County leaders is being held for fallen NYPD Officer Jonathan Diller in his hometown of Massapequa Park on Wednesday. CBS New York's Carolyn Gusoff reports.
From Far Rockaway, Queens to Massapequa Park on Long Island, where the cop lived, communities are honoring his life. CBS New York's Shosh Bedrosian reports.
A vigil will be held tonight in Officer Diller's hometown of Massapequa Park, Long Island. The 31-year-old died after being shot Monday during a traffic stop in Queens. CBS New York's Shosh Bedrosian reports.
Many are experiencing the tragic aftermath of what the community is calling a sickening and senseless loss of life.
Many are experiencing the tragic aftermath of what the community is calling a sickening and senseless loss of life. CBS New York's Carolyn Gusoff reports.
Asa Ellerup said through her attorney she wants to give her estranged husband Rex Heuermann the benefit of the doubt in the Gilgo Beach murders case.
Victims told CBS New York on Tuesday they swoop in minutes after the pricey packages are delivered.
A funeral was held Thursday in Massapequa Park for beloved band director Gina Pellettiere, who was killed last Thursday when their school bus overturned headed to band camp in Pennsylvania.
A parade is planned for Monday in Massapequa park for the 12 and under team. CBS New York's Jessica Moore reports.
Sunday's victory over North Carolina marked the first title for New York in the tournament.
Massapequa International defeat North Carolina 5-2 on Sunday, much to the delight of many on Long Island.
The 12 and under team defeated North Carolina 5-2 on Sunday, setting off a wild celebration in Massapequa Park. CBS New York's Kristie Keleshian has the story. Read more here
A big crowd gathered for a watch party in Massapequa Park on Sunday and CBS New York's Kristie Keleshian was there.
Ryan Weathers took a no-hitter into the seventh inning, then gave up a single before Coby Mayo hit a three-run homer off reliever Brent Headrick to lift the Baltimore Orioles over the New York Yankees 3-2 on Monday night.
The Democratic primary in the 10th Congressional District is an intense fight where former New York City Comptroller Brad Lander is trying to unseat Rep. Dan Goldman.
City Council members say requirement for transparent roll-down gates is burdensome for small businesses ahead of the July 1 enforcement deadline.
Tony Mizell says Meta and the New York City Administration for Children's Services bear responsibility for his daughter's death in a $50 million lawsuit.
A 1-year-old boy was killed and a pair of 6-year-olds are in critical condition after being injured in an apartment fire in the Bronx on Monday afternoon.
The Democratic primary in the 10th Congressional District is an intense fight where former New York City Comptroller Brad Lander is trying to unseat Rep. Dan Goldman.
City Council members say requirement for transparent roll-down gates is burdensome for small businesses ahead of the July 1 enforcement deadline.
Tony Mizell says Meta and the New York City Administration for Children's Services bear responsibility for his daughter's death in a $50 million lawsuit.
A 1-year-old boy was killed and a pair of 6-year-olds are in critical condition after being injured in an apartment fire in the Bronx on Monday afternoon.
Three New Yorkers are among the 18 people being quarantined in Nebraska and Atlanta due to hantavirus concerns.
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.
A cool weekend is ahead for the New York City area before warmer weather returns.
Some residual showers may linger into early Sunday morning, but the majority of the rainfall should be over by sunrise.
Amtrak announced Thursday it is suing Metro-North for allegedly blocking nonrevenue trains on a portion of the busy Northeast Corridor for over two months.
Police are investigating after six people were shot at Rosa Parks Boulevard and Godwin Avenue in Paterson, New Jersey.
A man was arrested after a police standoff forced Bridgewater, New Jersey, residents to shelter in place for over 24 hours, officials say.
A woman has been charged with theft for taking a dog outside a Clifton, New Jersey, home in April, police say.
An unsettled pattern continues through the entire Mother's Day weekend in the New York City area.
The owners of Boulevard Drinks in Jersey City's Journal Square said new building owners gave them until May 27 to get out.
Southampton Police shot and killed a 28-year-old man who was stabbing and slashing his mom with a knife on Mother's Day, police said.
Steven Schwally was allegedly drunk when his car slammed into a Deer Park nail salon in 2024. The crash killed four people, including an off-duty NYPD officer.
The threat of a Long Island Rail Road strike is hanging over nearly 300,000 daily riders and could start as soon as Saturday.
The fatal fire erupted just before 1:30 a.m. Sunday at a boarded-up house on Sycamore Avenue in Hempstead, Nassau County fire officials said.
Unions representing thousands of LIRR workers rallied Saturday amid a dispute with the MTA that could trigger their first strike in decades.
The Democratic primary in the 10th Congressional District is an intense fight where former New York City Comptroller Brad Lander is trying to unseat Rep. Dan Goldman.
City Council members say requirement for transparent roll-down gates is burdensome for small businesses ahead of the July 1 enforcement deadline.
President Trump made the comments in a phone interview with CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes.
The Rent Guidelines Board might be on the verge of fulfilling Mayor Zohran Mamdani's signature campaign promise after it voted to support hikes ranging from 0-4%.
A new proposal on Long Island could change how quickly a business has to hand over surveillance video to police during an investigation.
Three New Yorkers are among the 18 people being quarantined in Nebraska and Atlanta due to hantavirus concerns.
An American on the repatriation flight began showing symptoms of hantavirus and another "tested mildly PCR positive for the Andes virus," the Department of Health and Human Services says.
More than 100 people from a cruise ship dealing with an outbreak of the rare and deadly hantavirus are set to be disembarked.
Two New Jersey residents were potentially exposed to a person infected with hantavirus, according to health officials.
Three passengers have been evacuated from a cruise ship hit by a hantavirus outbreak, as related cases are confirmed in Switzerland and South Africa.
"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.
Firefighters responded to Broadway's Eugene O'Neill Theater Monday morning after a blaze broke out.
Ryan Weathers took a no-hitter into the seventh inning, then gave up a single before Coby Mayo hit a three-run homer off reliever Brent Headrick to lift the Baltimore Orioles over the New York Yankees 3-2 on Monday night.
Queens officials say Jackson Heights is considered one of the most diverse neighborhoods in the city.
The New York Knicks are headed back to the Eastern Conference finals -- and their fans are loving every minute of it.
Hannes Wolf scored three goals for his first hat trick and Nicolás Fernández assisted on all the scores to help lead NYCFC to a 3-0 victory over the Columbus Crew on Sunday.
Eduardo Rodriguez came within two outs of his first complete game, Ryan Waldschmidt had his first three big league RBIs and the Diamondbacks beat the Mets 5-1 on Sunday.
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.
The Davis Center at the Harlem Meer is celebrating one year of providing year-round recreation space to New Yorkers while still spreading the word to residents.
Residents displaced by a deadly apartment building fire in Inwood say it was only a matter of time before their building went up in flames.
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.
A 1-year-old boy was killed and two 6-year-olds were hospitalized in critical condition after flames tore through the building on Bainbridge Avenue in the Fordham section on Monday afternoon. CBS News New York's Naveen Dhaliwal reports.
Nearly a dozen swastikas were found spray painted at two parks in Queens on Mother's Day, the NYPD said. CBS News New York's Dave Carlin reports.
Steven Schwally, accused of drunkenly ramming his car into the Long Island nail salon and killing four people, appeared in court for opening statements. CBS News New York's Carolyn Gusoff reports.
Investigators said the arrests followed a 13-month investigation into the shootings, including one that was deadly.
The Volo Museum in Chicago got a $50 ticket in the mail claiming KITT was caught speeding in a school zone in New York.
