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In his first testimony in court, Ziya Tasali, 46, admitted killing Sarai Sierra but denied accusations that he had sexually assaulted her, the private Dogan news agency reported.
The body of 18-year-old Lauren Daverin, clad in only a pair of boots, was found Thursday night by a footbridge in Rockville Centre.
It may have been a hate crime that led to the death of Islan Nettles, 21, but one thing became clear during a vigil Tuesday night – she was loved.
In a chilling twist, 18-year-old Maxwell Sherman -- the man charged in connection with Daverin's death -- spoke with CBS 2's Carolyn Gusoff at the crime scene Friday one day before his arrest.
Maxwell Sherman, 18, of Long Beach is being held without bail until his next court appearance on Aug. 28.
A Long Island teenager was charged Saturday night with the second-degree murder, in connection with the death of a young woman in Rockville Centre.
According to police, Pedro Martin, 27, of Staten Island was arrested Saturday night for the murder of Megan Marotte.
A New Jersey woman was sentenced to 40 years in prison in the strangulation death of her mother in their home.
A New Jersey teenager pleaded guilty Wednesday to charges connected to the death of a 12-year-old girl who disappeared last fall while out riding her bike.
Police were trying to solve a murder mystery in Brooklyn Tuesday night, after a property manager was shot dead while out collecting rent.
A man has been charged with the murder of a 32-year-old woman who was reportedly wheelchair-bound in a South Williamsburg, Brooklyn apartment this past weekend.
The statistical drop in crimes is due in part to the two-year-old group Grandmother's LOV - Love Over Violence.
Guiseppe Tedesco was brought into a Newton courtroom under heavy guard to face the family of a young woman that he murdered.
Strong reaction has erupted in New York and across the country after a jury found George Zimmerman not guilty in the shooting death of Trayvon Martin.
New surveillance images surfaced on Saturday of three men wanted in connection with the murder of an IHOP manager in Newark in March.
A Clark, N.J. woman was found dead in her home a year ago Sunday, and police have asked for the public's help to solve the murder on the one-year anniversary.
Police in Irvington, N.J., issued an arrest warrant for four people in connection with a shooting that killed a store owner.
A gunman has been found guilty of attempted murder, in a shooting that severely wounded an NYPD officer in Brooklyn last year.
Authorities say Casey Cole conspired with 24-year-old Bishma Cowan and 27-year-old Quashon Faircloth to set up Isaac Rinas, 18, for a robbery.
Sarai Sierra, a 33-year-old mother of two, was found dead on Feb. 2, nearly two weeks after she was reported missing during a solo vacation in the city. The suspect, identified as Ziya Tasali, was on the run for more than a month, before being nabbed.
Nicholas Brooks' defense hangs on the testimony of noted medical examiner Dr. Charles Wetli. The jury has heard conclusive testimony from the ME that conducted Cachay's autopsy that the designer was manually strangled and drowned.
Danielle Thomas was found dead on June 26, 2012. Her boyfriend Jason Bohn has been charged with first degree murder in her death.
Neighbors were in shock in the Norwood section of the Bronx Wednesday, after a woman was found beaten to death with a hammer.
A competency hearing was held Monday for Yoselyn Ortega, accused of murdering Lucia and Leo Krim last fall.
Barbara Sheehan, 52, surrendered Friday to serve a five year sentence after her gun possession conviction was upheld earlier this month.
Outdoor dining sheds across New York City must come down today as the new Dining Out NYC rules for restaurants take effect.
Black Friday is a major shopping day for the nation's retailers. Here's what's happening with the stock market and USPS.
A New York business owner was convicted of selling an unregistered pesticide in Maryland and recklessly transporting a probable carcinogen, according to the U.S. Attorney's Office.
DeMarvion Overshown returned an interception 23 yards for a touchdown and the Cowboys went on to a 27-20 win over the Giants on Thursday.
There were warm feelings of gratefulness and giving inside New York City food pantries and charities on Thanksgiving.
Outdoor dining sheds across New York City must come down today as the new Dining Out NYC rules for restaurants take effect.
DeMarvion Overshown returned an interception 23 yards for a touchdown and the Cowboys went on to a 27-20 win over the Giants on Thursday.
There were warm feelings of gratefulness and giving inside New York City food pantries and charities on Thanksgiving.
Meals were interrupted by flames in Brooklyn on Thanksgiving after a manhole fire spread, prompting emergency evacuations.
The Bronx Zoo had its first ever float in the 2024 Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, as it celebrates its 125th birthday.
Temperatures will feel like the 30s on Black Friday, but the region should stay mostly dry.
Thanksgiving is a day away, but will the weather cooperate for the parade and holiday travel plans?
A Thanksgiving winter storm is headed for the New York area, but first we had to deal with some rain Tuesday morning.
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.
DeMarvion Overshown returned an interception 23 yards for a touchdown and the Cowboys went on to a 27-20 win over the Giants on Thursday.
Temperatures will feel like the 30s on Black Friday, but the region should stay mostly dry.
The City of Hoboken was targeted in a ransomware attack Wednesday morning, officials said. The cyber attack forced the closure of City Hall, and shut down all online city services.
Thanksgiving is a day away, but will the weather cooperate for the parade and holiday travel plans?
A New Jersey minister who has spent over two decades helping people experiencing homelessness says his efforts have been put on hold right before Thanksgiving.
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.
A family on Long Island has been forced out of their home right before Thanksgiving after an alleged drunk driver crashed into it.
Love the idea or hate it, the Long Island Thanksgiving turkey pizza pie is going viral at Pino's Pizza in Deer Park.
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."
Outdoor dining sheds across New York City must come down today as the new Dining Out NYC rules for restaurants take effect.
The Thanksgiving threats come one day after several of President-elect Donald Trump's staff picks reported threats.
Trump's claims President Claudia Sheinbaum "agreed to stop migration through Mexico." She says she "explained" what Mexico was already doing.
Former Sen. Bob Menendez, a Democrat from New Jersey, was convicted of 16 felony counts in July.
President Biden has been briefed on the incidents and "unequivocally" condemns threats of political violence, the White House said.
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.
Taylor Swift's Eras Tour book went on sale Friday. Here's where to buy it, and what it includes.
Sean "Diddy" Combs' lawyers again asked the rapper be released on bond ahead of his trial, but the request was denied.
Harvey Weinstein's lawyers filed a legal claim alleging that he is receiving substandard medical treatment in unhygienic conditions while in custody at Rikers Island.
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.
DeMarvion Overshown returned an interception 23 yards for a touchdown and the Cowboys went on to a 27-20 win over the Giants on Thursday.
The injury-depleted Brooklyn Nets beat the Phoenix Suns on Wednesday night.
The Boston Bruins defeated the New York Islanders on Wednesday night.
Kyrie Irving scored 23 points and the Dallas Mavericks beat the New York Knicks on Wednesday night.
Jordan Binnington set the St. Louis franchise record with his 152nd victory as the Blues beat the Devils on Wednesday night.
A Queens homeowner tells CBS News New York she believes a solar panel company misled her about the cost, which the company denies.
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.
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."
All outdoor dining sheds in New York City must come down on Black Friday, or restaurant owners could face hefty fines. CBS News New York's Christina Fan reports.
Stores opened early on Black Friday to accommodate the rush of holiday shoppers. CBS News New York's Elijah Westbrook reports.
Tony Sadiku has the Tri-State Area's updated Friday morning forecast on CBS News New York.
CBS News New York's John Elliott has your seven-day forecast.
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