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State Senator Opposes Closure Of Chelsea Prison
New York State is planning to close a prison in a pricey Manhattan neighborhood and one local politician is against the move.
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New York State is planning to close a prison in a pricey Manhattan neighborhood and one local politician is against the move.
A central New Jersey man has been sentenced to 40 years in prison for a bank robbery spree that lasted three months.
The prison-bound brother of convicted Ponzi scheme operator Bernie Madoff attended his granddaughter's bat mitzvah in a space described as "posh" this weekend, after a judge delayed his lockup date for the occasion.
The former college basketball player who savagely beat a fellow student from Brooklyn has been freed from jail two months early.
Two former corrections officers who smuggled a cellphone to an inmate at a New Jersey prison for sex offenders have been sentenced to prison terms.
The two-judge panel upheld another conviction in the case of Brian Aitken, who served almost four months in state prison before Gov. Chris Christie commuted his sentence in December 2010.
Nazair Bey, 36, was arrested earlier this month after a seven-month investigation by state and Cumberland County officials.
Justin Bello of Jersey City must serve 85 percent of the term imposed before becoming eligible for parole.
Ronnie Fedo of Jefferson Township must serve 85 percent of the term imposed before becoming eligible for parole.
Demetrius Minor of Gloucester Township must serve 85 percent of his term before becoming eligible for parole.
Thirty-five-year-old Juan Rojas of Edison must serve nearly 12 years of the sentence imposed before becoming eligible for parole.
Attorney General Eric Schneiderman says the counterfeit prescriptions were filled in 20 counties throughout the state.
U.S. District Judge Richard Sullivan also ordered Goldfarb to pay a $32,500 fine -- the amount he was paid for his role in the scheme -- and to forfeit more than $1 million, the amount traders made with illegal tips Goldfarb helped to arrange.
James Schlau was arrested after prostitutes reported the attacks. His lawyer said Schlau frequented prostitutes but never raped them.
The platinum-selling rapper, whose real name is Jeffrey Atkins, admitted in March that he failed to pay taxes on more than $3 million that he earned between 2004 and 2006 while living in Saddle River.
Under terms of the plea deal, 28-year-old Gary Wilson agreed to testify against the other defendants. He could face 45 years in prison when he's sentenced in September.
The platinum-selling rapper and actor was sentenced Wednesday to up to 2 years in prison. He pleaded guilty in December to attempted criminal weapon possession.
Natasha Alexenko, sexual assault survivor who waited 15 years to see her assailant brought to justice, insists authorities often have the evidence to convict predators, but it goes untested for years.
A review of state records has found that New York's prisons are running at about 88 percent capacity.
A party boat reveler has been convicted of murdering a promoter after an on-board brawl spilled into New York City's tourist-friendly South Street Seaport. Londell Squire, 23, faces up to life in prison. His sentencing is set for May 17.
A top New York City housing official reportedly resigned for using company letterhead to ask a judge for leniency for a family friend facing a long sentence.
Henry "Hank" Morris was sentenced Thursday by a judge in Manhattan.
A Bronx woman faces up to life in prison without the possibility of parole following her first-degree murder conviction.
The jury found Robert Denis guilty of manslaughter in the death of 19-year-old Rayquon Story. He was also convicted of assault, attempted assault and criminal possession of a weapon.
Leslie Risinger is heading up the last resort exoneration project thru Seton Hall Law School, helping prison inmates who were wrongly convicted.
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Heat-related cancellations and delays continued Thursday on NJ Transit lines, prompting anger from riders.
Run-DMC's Darryl McDaniels will headline this weekend's free SummerStage concert at Flushing Meadows-Corona Park in Queens.
After several days of searing, summer heat, we've finally got some good news for the Tri-State Area, weather-wise.
Run-DMC's Darryl McDaniels will headline this weekend's free SummerStage concert at Flushing Meadows-Corona Park in Queens.
After several days of searing, summer heat, we've finally got some good news for the Tri-State Area, weather-wise.
A funeral is being held Thursday for NYPD recruit Edgar Ordonez, who died last week after he collapsed during training in the Bronx.
New York City police say officers shot a man who was wielding a machete late Wednesday night in the Mott Haven section of the Bronx.
The death of Eric Garner in 2014 thrust his mother, Gwen Carr, into a life of activism. Her son's last words – "I can't breathe" – became a flashpoint for issues surrounding social injustice, seen then and still today in protests and demonstrations.
After several days of searing, summer heat, we've finally got some good news for the Tri-State Area, weather-wise.
New York and New Jersey coped with another day of excessive heat and humidity Wednesday, as well as severe weather.
Severe weather moved through parts of the Tri-State Area amid another heat wave Tuesday, causing widespread damage.
Physical effects of heat waves, like heat stroke, are widely known. But scientists are now sounding the alarm on psychological consequences of extremely high temperatures.
The First Alert Weather Team has issued a Red Alert through Wednesday due to excessive heat and humidity in New York City, New Jersey and the entire Tri-State Area.
Heat-related cancellations and delays continued Thursday on NJ Transit lines, prompting anger from riders.
After several days of searing, summer heat, we've finally got some good news for the Tri-State Area, weather-wise.
Sen. Bob Menendez is refuting reports that he's planning to resign after he was convicted on federal bribery charges.
Pressure is mounting on convicted felon Bob Menendez to resign from the U.S. Senate, but not everyone thinks he will.
New York and New Jersey coped with another day of excessive heat and humidity Wednesday, as well as severe weather.
New York's next offshore wind farm, Sunrise Wind, will be seven times bigger than its first one.
Officials in Hempstead are warning beach goers about recent shark sightings and rough seas.
Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman signed a a controversial transgender athlete ban Monday which passed last month by the Nassau County legislature along party lines.
Physical effects of heat waves, like heat stroke, are widely known. But scientists are now sounding the alarm on psychological consequences of extremely high temperatures.
The First Alert Weather Team has issued a Red Alert through Wednesday due to excessive heat and humidity in New York City, New Jersey and the entire Tri-State Area.
Heat-related cancellations and delays continued Thursday on NJ Transit lines, prompting anger from riders.
The U.S. Secret Service is facing mounting questions about the security flaws that allowed the shooter to fire from a rooftop near the rally.
Former President Donald Trump is slated to accept the GOP's nomination for president on the fourth and last day of the Republican National Convention.
Ohio Sen. JD Vance delivered a speech on the third night of the Republican National Convention and accepted the party's nomination for vice president.
Sen. Bob Menendez is refuting reports that he's planning to resign after he was convicted on federal bribery charges.
Physical effects of heat waves, like heat stroke, are widely known. But scientists are now sounding the alarm on psychological consequences of extremely high temperatures.
At least two cases of measles have been found in people staying at a New York City-run shelter for migrants in Brooklyn.
Nationwide, the CDC says the COVID virus level in wastewater is now "high" for the first time since last winter.
A first responder on Long Island is said to be the first in the country, outside a clinical trial, to undergo a life-saving surgery for peripheral artery disease.
Tahjana Lewis suffered burns to her chest, arms and legs, according to a recent lawsuit the Connecticut woman filed.
Run-DMC's Darryl McDaniels will headline this weekend's free SummerStage concert at Flushing Meadows-Corona Park in Queens.
Nominations for the 76th annual Emmy Awards were announced Wednesday, with "Shōgun," "The Bear," "Hacks," "Only Murders in the Building" and "Baby Reindeer" all earning multiple major nods. See the full list of nominees for the 2024 ceremony here.
"Big Brother" announced Tuesday the 16 new Houseguests who will move into the "Big Brother" house and, for the first time ever, have the power to vote in a 17th houseguest.
Shannen Doherty had been battling cancer since 2015.
Judge Mary Marlowe Sommer dismissed the case with prejudice based on the misconduct of police and prosecutors.
Josef Martínez scored two second-half goals to help CF Montreal rally for a 2-2 tie with the New York Red Bulls.
Mounsef Bakrar and Talles Magno each scored a second-half goal to help New York City FC rally and play Atlanta United to a 2-2 tie.
Argentina won its second straight Copa America championship, overcoming Lionel Messi's second-half leg injury to beat Colombia 1-0 on Lautaro Martínez's 112th-minute goal.
Fans appeared to breach the security gates at Hard Rock Stadium hours before the Copa America final between Argentina and Colombia.
Michael Toglia hit three of the Rockies' six homrs in an 8-5 win over the Mets on Sunday.
It's a tradition that dates back to 1887. Worshippers in Brooklyn paraded through the streets, a beloved Italian tradition.
Yehuda Beinin said his daughter was held in two different homes in Gaza for 54 days.
The New York City Department of Environmental Protection is installing seven miles of porous pavement in Brooklyn.
CBS New York first reported in April that drivers were illegally parking cars in a grassy area alongside a bike lane under the Queensboro Bridge. Since then, community members say they've seen little improvement.
Mayor Eric Adams' rezoning proposal, dubbed "City of Yes," sparked debate at a lengthy public hearing Wednesday.
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."
As much of the northeast experiences heavy rains, parts of New York City are beginning to flood.
Thousands of people flooded Union Square on Friday for a PlayStation giveaway promoted by livestreamer Kai Cenat.
A funeral is being held today for NYPD recruit Edgar Ordonez, who died last week after he collapsed during training in the Bronx. CBS New York's Natalie Duddridge has a look at how he's being remembered.
CBS New York's John Elliott says the heat wave is over. Thursday and Friday will feature temperatures in the mid-80s, with low humidity.
Riders voiced their frustrations on Thursday as they waited at the Secaucus Junction train station. CBS New York's Christine Fan reports.
Police say the shooting happened after officers responded to a domestic disturbance at a luxury building in Mott Haven late Wednesday night. CBS New York's John Dias reports.
Darryl "DMC" McDaniels from the iconic hip-hop group Run-DMC joins CBS New York to talk about his free show in Queens, mental health, and his new cookie business.