Lawrence Ray sentenced to 60 years for exploiting daughter's friends
Lawrence Ray, 63, was found guilty last April on 15 counts, including extortion, racketeering and sex trafficking.
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Lawrence Ray, 63, was found guilty last April on 15 counts, including extortion, racketeering and sex trafficking.
There was a guilty verdict Wednesday in the case of a man who started a cult in his daughter's college dormitory. Lawrence Ray was convicted on federal sex trafficking and extortion charges and could face life in prison; CBS2's Dick Brennan reports.
There is a verdict in the trial of a man accused of running a sex trafficking cult at Sarah Lawrence College; CBS2's Aundrea Cline-Thomas reports.
Ray is accused of exploiting his daughter's Sarah Lawrence College friends for money and sex.
Prosecutors say he preyed on his young victims' insecurities, threatening and extorting them out of thousands of dollars.
Lawrence Ray moved into his daughter's dorm at Sarah Lawrence College in the fall of 2010.
Closing arguments wrapped up Tuesday in the case of a man accused of exploiting his daughter's college friends for money and sex.
The trial is underway for a New York man accused of secretly living in his daughter's college dorm room and luring students into a life of prostitution and forced labor; CBS2's Aundrea Cline-Thomas reports.
There are questions about President-elect Donald Trump's decision to replace the U.S. Attorney in Manhattan and the effect it will have on the corruption investigation involving Mayor Eric Adams.
New Jersey Rep. Josh Gottheimer, a vocal critic of New York City congestion pricing, says he is running for governor.
Some business owners worry NYC's new congestion pricing plan, which the MTA board is expected to vote on next week, will end up costing them more.
A medical examiner testified Friday in the trial of Daniel Penny, who has been charged in connection to the 2023 chokehold death of Jordan Neely on a New York City subway.
The Jennings Creek wildfire is now 90% contained since it started burning last week, the New Jersey Forest Fire Service says.
There are questions about President-elect Donald Trump's decision to replace the U.S. Attorney in Manhattan and the effect it will have on the corruption investigation involving Mayor Eric Adams.
Some business owners worry NYC's new congestion pricing plan, which the MTA board is expected to vote on next week, will end up costing them more.
A medical examiner testified Friday in the trial of Daniel Penny, who has been charged in connection to the 2023 chokehold death of Jordan Neely on a New York City subway.
The Jennings Creek wildfire is now 90% contained since it started burning last week, the New Jersey Forest Fire Service says.
An alligator found in a cold New York creek is being taken to a reptile sanctuary after "warming up" at the Hudson Valley Humane Society.
Service is finally restored after a transformer explosion and fire along Amtrak tracks in the Bronx caused service suspensions throughout the region Tuesday and Wednesday.
A Red Flag Warning is back in effect for much of New York, New Jersey and Connecticut, as the fire threat remains high.
Gov. Kathy Hochul is moving forward with a plan to "unpause" congestion pricing by the end of the year, sources tell CBS News New York.
Connecticut election results show Vice President Kamala Harris won the state, and Sen. Chris Murphy was reelected, CBS News projects.
This Election Day is expected to be one of our warmest ever on record for New York City and the surrounding area.
New Jersey Rep. Josh Gottheimer, a vocal critic of New York City congestion pricing, says he is running for governor.
The Jennings Creek wildfire is now 90% contained since it started burning last week, the New Jersey Forest Fire Service says.
Morristown High School opened its doors on December 13, 1869 on Maple Avenue.
Morristown High School serves a diverse population of more than 1,900 students, and roughly half are Spanish speaking.
Morristown High School is celebrating its diverse student body and more than 150-year-old history with something for everyone.
A Rockville Centre police detective faces hate crime charges following an incident in Manorville, prosecutors said Wednesday.
Long Island volunteer firefighter Jonathan Quiles is accused of intentionally setting a brush fire in Medford, New York.
Long Island leaders say they're hopeful that Donald Trump's pick for head of the EPA, former Rep. Lee Zeldin, will in fact protect the environment.
Gov. Kathy Hochul says she wants to reduce congestion pricing tolls, but her plan is being met by opposition to any tolling.
Gov. Kathy Hochul is moving forward with a plan to "unpause" congestion pricing by the end of the year, sources tell CBS News New York.
There are questions about President-elect Donald Trump's decision to replace the U.S. Attorney in Manhattan and the effect it will have on the corruption investigation involving Mayor Eric Adams.
New Jersey Rep. Josh Gottheimer, a vocal critic of New York City congestion pricing, says he is running for governor.
Kennedy has a long record of criticizing vaccines, including spreading misleading claims about their safety.
Congestion pricing in NYC will start in January with a $9 toll, Gov. Kathy Hochul announced Thursday.
Democrat Ken Jenkins will run in the Westchester County executive special election early in 2025.
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.
Gov. Kathy Hochul on Tuesday announced a $150 million investment in a new state-of-the-art cell and gene therapy hub to be built on Long Island.
Dozens of New York and New Jersey schools are impacted by a recall of meat and poultry products potentially contaminated with listeria.
Six Flags announced it shut down the Kingda Ka and Green Lantern roller coasters to make way for two new rides including The Flash coaster.
John Krasinski is People magazine's Sexiest Man Alive for 2024. The magazine announced the actor-writer-director as its pick during "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert."
America's largest nonfiction film festival, featuring more than 200 features and shorts, returns to New York City theaters and streaming.
Mattel apologizes for inadvertently directing people to pornography site instead of one promoting upcoming film.
Judith Jamison, an internationally acclaimed dancer who later served as artistic director of the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater for two decades, has died at age 81.
Semyon Varlamov made 24 saves, and the New York Islanders beat the Vancouver Canucks 5-2 on Thursday night.
The New York Rangers beat the San Jose Sharks on Thursday night.
The New Jersey Devils beat the Florida Panthers 6-2 on Thursday night to sweep a two-game series with the Stanley Cup champions.
The Chicago Bulls outlasted the New York Knicks on Wednesday night.
The Boston Celtics beat the Brooklyn Nets on Wednesday night.
Families in Central Harlem will soon settle into their new homes at Marcus Garvey Village, which also brings free gathering spaces to the community and an LGBTQ center.
The Hispanic Society's new exhibit traces how different cultures influenced the women of Spain as they found their own voices throughout history.
Brooklyn transit riders are worried about an ongoing proposal to cut bus stops as part of a redesign project.
A Long Island man's life savings were stolen from his bank account, and he says he's been waiting a year to get it back.
As work is being completed on a six-block stretch of the Ocean Parkway Greenway, cyclists say the rest of the bike path is overdue for upgrades.
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."
There are big questions about President-elect Donald Trump's decision to replace the United States Attorney in Manhattan and the effect it will have on the ongoing corruption investigations involving Mayor Eric Adams and several members of his administration. CBS News New York political reporter Marcia Kramer has the story.
Gottheimer joins a slew of other Democratic candidates vying to succeed Gov. Phil Murphy. CBS News New York's Christine Sloan reports.
One of the new faces in the Senate is Andy Kim, from New Jersey. The Democrat will replace Bob Menendez. He's the first Korean American to be elected to the Senate. CBS News' Scott MacFarlane spoke with him Friday afternoon.
Gov. Kathy Hochul's retooled congestion pricing plan, with $9 tolls to enter Manhattan's Central Business District, would start in January if it's fully approved. CBS News New York's Ali Bauman reports.
Whether you want to eat all of your holiday favorites or shop for the special people in your life, the Union Square Holiday Market is open and has what you're looking for. CBS News New York's Allen Devlin stopped by Friday as the market opened for the season.
