Former NYC Cop Among Those Busted In Suffolk County Drug Ring
Suffolk County authorities announced Thursday the arrest of six people charged in an illegal prescription drug ring.
Suffolk County authorities announced Thursday the arrest of six people charged in an illegal prescription drug ring.
The arraignments came following a ten-month investigation into the drug ring, the DA's office said.
Sophia Anderson, 21, was arraigned on charges of conspiracy and obstruction of governmental operation after prosecutors determined she wasn't the driver in the crash that displaced two elderly sisters from their house.
The speedboat slammed into a fishing boat around 4:50 a.m., killing 39-year-old Christopher Mannino, of West Islip, Suffolk County District Attorney Thomas Spota said.
The suspects pocketed more than $200,000 in the scheme, said Suffolk County District Attorney Thomas Spot.
Sixteen years after a murder that stunned Suffolk County, Thursday was sentencing day for the convicted killer. The victim was a 17-year-old homecoming queen. Prosecutors said she was stabbed dozens of times in a jealous rage.
Suffolk County District Attorney Tom Spota said it's rare to see drug and sex rings combined into one operation.
Detectives seized 13 cars, three of which contained hidden traps that were used to store cocaine and cash, District Attorney Thomas Spota said.
The panel has offered several solutions and recommendations to address the epidemic after hearing testimony from 38 witnesses and considering 123 exhibits.
More than a dozen different law enforcement agencies on Long Island have formed a task force focused on nabbing drunk drivers.
A special grand jury report finds that unidentified Suffolk County officials used an ethics commission as a "political sword'' to attack enemies.
Benjamin Achampong, 30, is accused of using his former position at the Long Island Head Injury Association to access the Social Security numbers and other information of more than 50 victims, officials said.
Police said Ronny Lacaliano was caught thanks to the new intelligence-driven policing policy. They allege Lacaliano robbed 19 places to feed a crack addiction.
The chief Assembly sponsor of legislation to double New York's DNA database with genetic information from all felony and penal misdemeanor offenders says he expects a compromise to pass.
In a statement, Jack Fitzpatrick said he believes that based on the available information, it is very unlikely that one person committed all 10 murders.
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo plans an expansion of the state's DNA databank and Suffolk County authorities are getting behind it.
The Suffolk County district attorney said Brian Andersen "purchased and possessed a number of illegal weapons including illegal machine guns, unregistered automatic and semi-automatic handguns and a stolen firearm."
People on Long Island thought they were buying fancy jewelry to help a good cause, but officials say it was all a fraud.
In a split with police, the Suffolk County district attorney says he isn't convinced that one killer is responsible for 10 bodies discovered along a seaside parkway.
"He is a coward. He has no soul,'' said the grandmother of victim Jamie Taccetta, Mary Moran. She later turned to Laffer and said "Burn in hell."
A police report released Friday shows that a Suffolk County detective was concerned about David Laffer having a pistol permit months before the Medford pharmacy massacre.
Suffolk County District Attorney Thomas Spota revealed the grisly details of the killings Thursday and said he will seek the maximum punishment for Laffer if convicted.
Jamie Pritchard Holland tried to trick a Long Island auction house into selling stolen Boston Red Sox memorabilia after making up a story about hospital bills for a sick son he doesn't have, authorities said.
Angel Palencia, of Medford, is accused of stealing paintings, sterling silver and a stamp collection from upscale Long Island homes. He was arraigned Friday.
Steve Levy announced he will not seek a third term and voluntarily turned over about $4 million in campaign funds.
A new CBS New York Investigation has found nearly four dozen hospitals have closed across New York state over the past 25 years.
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President Joe Biden and the Democratic National Committee are trying to grab some of the political spotlight, in part by unveiling a new plan to cap rents and build housing.
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"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.
A new CBS New York Investigation has found nearly four dozen hospitals have closed across New York state over the past 25 years.
President Joe Biden and the Democratic National Committee are trying to grab some of the political spotlight, in part by unveiling a new plan to cap rents and build housing.
CBS New York's Christine Sloan has covered Sen. Bob Menendez for more than 30 years and described Tuesday's verdict as "an extraordinary moment."
An arson investigation is underway after nearly a dozen people were hurt in a fire in Bushwick, Brooklyn, police say.
We're remembering our beloved colleague Elise Finch, who passed away a year ago. She died unexpectedly at the age of 51.
Tuesday is expected to be the hottest day of the year so far in New York City, as the area hits another heat wave.
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.
Extreme heat returned Sunday and it's only going to get hotter over the next few days.
Leaders from across the Tri-State Area are reacting after an assassination attempt at former President Donald Trump's rally in Butler, Pennsylvania on Saturday.
President Joe Biden and the Democratic National Committee are trying to grab some of the political spotlight, in part by unveiling a new plan to cap rents and build housing.
CBS New York's Christine Sloan has covered Sen. Bob Menendez for more than 30 years and described Tuesday's verdict as "an extraordinary moment."
Sen. Bob Menendez has been convicted on federal bribery charges, and pressure is mounting for the New Jersey Democrat to resign.
Tuesday is expected to be the hottest day of the year so far in New York City, as the area hits another heat wave.
Tuesday marks 25 years since John F. Kennedy Jr., the only son of President John F. Kennedy, died in a plane crash off the coast of Massachusetts.
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.
Extreme heat returned Sunday and it's only going to get hotter over the next few days.
CBS New York's Christine Sloan has covered Sen. Bob Menendez for more than 30 years and described Tuesday's verdict as "an extraordinary moment."
New Jersey Sen. Bob Menendez and his wife, Nadine, were accused of accepting bribes of gold bars, stacks of cash and a Mercedes.
Sen. Bob Menendez has been convicted on federal bribery charges, and pressure is mounting for the New Jersey Democrat to resign.
Sen. Bob Menendez tried to shift the blame to his wife, Nadine Menendez, but was found guilty on all 16 felony counts for a scheme involving bribery and business favors.
The FBI is investigating whether the shooter was a politically motivated homegrown domestic violent extremist, and investigators are combing through his background.
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.
"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.
Shelley Duvall worked frequently with director Robert Altman, and appeared in her final film in 2023 after decades away from Hollywood.
Alec Baldwin has pleaded not guilty to involuntary manslaughter in the case, which stems from the 2021 on-set shooting of Halyna Hutchins, the cinematographer for "Rust."
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.
Spain has won a record fourth European Championship title after Mikel Oyarzabal's 86th-minute goal clinched a 2-1 victory as England's painful decades-long wait for a major trophy goes on.
The Orioles, aided by a pair of miscues by the Yankees, rallied in the ninth inning for a 6-5 win on Sunday.
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.
Some people in the Tri-State say they're seeing more spotted lanternflies this summer, and they think it's because of the heat.
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 new CBS New York Investigation has found nearly four dozen hospitals have closed across New York state over the past 25 years. While Mount Sinai Beth Israel hasn't closed yet, some patients are already making major changes. CBS New York Investigative Reporter Tim McNicholas shows us the impact.
Federal officials said they stopped a Georgian national who had been planning hate crimes and a mass casualty attack in New York City.
A jury Tuesday convicted New Jersey Sen. Bob Menendez on all charges connected to a scheme where he accepted bribes, including cash and gold bars. So what could it mean for his Senate seat? CBS New York has team coverage from Christine Sloan ad political reporter Marcia Kramer.
The MTA will be testing flood doors at two of its tunnels at the Brooklyn Battery Tunnel and Queens Midtown Tunnel.
Whether you're along the water in places like Orchard Beach in the Bronx or navigating the subway, it has been a struggle to stay cool during the latest heat wave. CBS New York's Vanessa Murdock reports.