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Grand jury releases findings on Suffolk CPS in Thomas Valva case
The 8-year-old died of hypothermia in 2020 after being forced by his father and his fiancé to sleep in the garage in freezing temperatures.
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The 8-year-old died of hypothermia in 2020 after being forced by his father and his fiancé to sleep in the garage in freezing temperatures.
The 8-year-old died of hypothermia in 2020 after being forced by his father and his fiancé to sleep in the garage in freezing temperatures. CBS New York's Jennifer McLogan reports.
It's been almost four years since a child was murdered by his father and his father's fiancee on Long Island. After key clues were missed, changes are now being made to Suffolk County's Child Protective Services. CBS New York's Jennifer McLogan explains. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/3tql8qU
The CPS Transformation Act has lessened Suffolk caseloads from 26-plus per worker to 12 or fewer.
The judge had harsh words Tuesday for Angela Pollina, and she got the maximum sentence in the death of 8-year-old Thomas Valva. CBS2's Jennifer McLogan reports.
Angela Pollina received the maximum of 25 years to life for her role in the death of her fiancé's 8-year-old son.
Pollina was convicted on all counts last month for her role in the murder of her fiancé's 8-year-old son.
The auction will happen on the same day Angelina Pollina will be sentenced for her role in the child's death.
The auction will happen on the same day Angelina Pollina, who was convicted in his killing, will be sentenced. CBS2's Jennifer McLogan reports,
She was accused of letting her fiance's son sleep in a garage in below-freezing temperatures before the boy died.
There was a second guilty verdict Friday in the heartbreaking case of an 8-year-old boy who froze to death in his family's Long Island garage. His father's ex-fiance is now convicted of second-degree murder. As CBS2's Jennifer Bisram reports, it was an emotional day in court.
A jury on Friday convicted a woman for murder in the death of her ex-fiance's 8-year-old son. CBS2's Jennifer McLogan reports.
A woman has been found guilty of murder in the case of an 8-year-old boy who froze to death in a Long Island garage. CBS2's Jennifer McLogan reports.
Pollina was accused of letting her fiance's son sleep in a garage in below-freezing temperatures before the boy died.
Pollina is accused of letting her fiance's son sleep in a garage in below-freezing temperatures, CBS2's Jennifer McLogan reports.
Valva attempted to explain away the killing of defenseless Thomas, who died of hypothermia.
A judge Thursday sentenced former NYPD officer Michael Valva to the max for murdering his 8-year-old son. CBS2's Jennifer McLogan was in the Riverhead courtroom when Valva spoke for the first time.
A verdict was reached Friday night in the case against the former NYPD officer accused in the death of his 8-year-old son. CBS2's Jennifer McLogan has been covering this story since it broke two years ago and was in the courtroom.
A verdict has been reached in the case against Michael Valva, the former NYPD officer accused in the death of his 8-year-old son.
Former NYPD officer accused of abusing and killing his 8-year-old son, who was on the autism spectrum.
Trial began Wednesday for an NYPD officer charged in the abuse and murder of 8-year-old child, Thomas Valva. CBS2's Jennifer McLogan has been following this case from the beginning.
The man accused of killing three people when drove drunk into a crowd on the Lower East Side on July 4th was arraigned on a host of charges Saturday.
Saturday will be downright oppressive. With dew points well into the 70s, it'll feel near or above 100 this afternoon for most inland locations.
A funeral is being held Saturday for NYPD Officer Emilia Rennhack. She was killed when an SUV slammed into a nail salon on Long Island on June 28.
Two teenage sisters pulled from the water in Coney Island have been pronounced dead.
The Boston Red Sox stunned New York 5-3 on Friday night and sent the Yankees to their 14th loss in 18 games.
The man accused of killing three people when drove drunk into a crowd on the Lower East Side on July 4th was arraigned on a host of charges Saturday.
Saturday will be downright oppressive. With dew points well into the 70s, it'll feel near or above 100 this afternoon for most inland locations.
A funeral is being held Saturday for NYPD Officer Emilia Rennhack. She was killed when an SUV slammed into a nail salon on Long Island on June 28.
Two teenage sisters pulled from the water in Coney Island have been pronounced dead.
Accessibility improvements at Long Island Rail Road stations in Queens have been put on hold after congestion pricing was paused.
Saturday will be downright oppressive. With dew points well into the 70s, it'll feel near or above 100 this afternoon for most inland locations.
People from across the Tri-State Area have been flocking to the beaches to beat the heat and humidity. Several beaches in our area had already hit capacity by midday.
The NYC weather forecast calls for rain, but this map shows when the skies are expected to clear for the 4th of July fireworks.
Connecticut had several new laws start on July 1, 2024, including the school age cut-off and surveillance cameras meant to catch drivers who blow by buses.
Severe thunderstorms swept through New York, New Jersey and Connecticut on Sunday, with the chance of an isolated tornado. See the latest weather maps and live radar.
Saturday will be downright oppressive. With dew points well into the 70s, it'll feel near or above 100 this afternoon for most inland locations.
The U.S. Department of the Interior has approved what would be New Jersey's first off-shore wind farm project.
A fire in Wharton State Forest has led to the evacuation of a campground and the closure of a trail near Tabernacle, New Jersey.
Hot and humid conditions are expected to trigger thunderstorms heading into the weekend around the New York City area.
The Macy's Fourth of July Fireworks show was held on Manhattan's West Side on Thursday night, its first time back over the Hudson River in more than a decade.
Saturday will be downright oppressive. With dew points well into the 70s, it'll feel near or above 100 this afternoon for most inland locations.
A funeral is being held Saturday for NYPD Officer Emilia Rennhack. She was killed when an SUV slammed into a nail salon on Long Island on June 28.
Family, friends and well-wishers gathered Friday to pay their respects to NYPD Officer Emilia Rennhack, who was killed when an alleged drunk driver crashed into a nail salon on Long Island last month.
A Long Island man is accused of giving 4th of July fireworks to an 11-year-old, sparking a fire that spread to his neighbor's home in Levittown.
People from across the Tri-State Area have been flocking to the beaches to beat the heat and humidity. Several beaches in our area had already hit capacity by midday.
President Biden sat down with ABC News' George Stephanopoulos in Wisconsin Friday for the first interview since his disastrous presidential debate last week.
"Let me say this as clearly as I can: I'm staying in the race," President Biden said during a campaign rally in Madison, Wisconsin, on Friday.
Jurors are expected to have the case by the end of next week.
"Let me say this as clearly as I possibly can and as simply and straightforward as I can: I am running. I'm the nominee of the Democratic Party. No one's pushing me out," the president told campaign staffers.
The Boys & Girls Club of Harlem was not approved for replacement funding for a lapsed state after-school budget.
FDA approval of the new Alzheimer's treatment, which will be branded as Kisunla, follows years of setbacks.
The New York City Virus Hunters are getting their hands dirty to find out which little birdies might be carrying a deadly disease in Central Park.
"We can serve payers very effectively from the footprint that remains," CEO Tim Wentworth says of the coming Walgreens closures.
The advisory issued by Dr. Vivek Murthy came as the U.S. grappled with another summer weekend marked by deadly mass shootings.
One bill being fast-tracked would make abortions free in New Jersey by eliminating co-pays.
It's the dawn of a new era at the Nathan's Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest. Patrick Bertoletti is the new men's champion, and Miki Sudo set a new record and retained the women's division title.
Ann Wilson, lead singer of rock band Heart, says she has cancer.
Spike Lee's "Do the Right Thing" celebrated its 35th birthday Sunday with a block party on Do The Right Thing Way in Bed-Stuy, Brooklyn.
Usher accepted the lifetime achievement award at the 2024 BET Awards, and Will Smith debuted a single as he continued his comeback from slapping Chris Rock at the Oscars two years ago.
His recently uncovered photographs, long thought lost, are the basis of the former Beatle's book, "1964: Eyes of the Storm," and an exhibition currently at the Brooklyn Museum.
The Boston Red Sox stunned New York 5-3 on Friday night and sent the Yankees to their 14th loss in 18 games.
Paul Skenes threw seven strong innings and the Pittsburgh Pirates tied a franchise record by smashing seven home runs in a 14-2 demolition of the New York Mets.
Frankie Montas made a triumphant return to Yankee Stadium, Nick Martini, Jonathan India and Spencer Steer homered and the Cincinnati Reds completed a three-game sweep of reeling New York with an 8-4 victory.
Jake Irvin allowed just one hit and issued one walk in eight innings, Jesse Winker hit a pinch-hit home run and the Washington Nationals beat the New York Mets 1-0 in the traditional 11 a.m. Fourth of July game in the nation's capital.
It's the dawn of a new era at the Nathan's Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest. Patrick Bertoletti is the new men's champion, and Miki Sudo set a new record and retained the women's division title.
Accessibility improvements at Long Island Rail Road stations in Queens have been put on hold after congestion pricing was paused.
It's been several months since a new Trauma Recovery Center opened in Coney Island, and leaders say the community has responded in droves.
Beach erosion may be contributing to dangerous swimming conditions at Jacob Riis Park in Queens, and experts say common solutions come with consequences.
The Eliza Tower will provide "affordable luxury" to 174 low-income families. The most expensive three-bedroom is just $1,800 for families making 60% of the area median income.
The Boys & Girls Club of Harlem was not approved for replacement funding for a lapsed state after-school budget.
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.
It's summertime, and that means gathering around the grill. Here are some burger tips from Stew Leonard's.
CBS New York's Craig Allen has a look at the First Alert Weather forecast as high humidity drives up the heat index around the Tri-State Area.
Two teenage sisters pulled from the water in Coney Island have been pronounced dead. CBS New York's John Dias reports.
CBS New York's Lonnie Quinn has your First Alert Forecast for July 5 at 11 p.m.
An M-15 bus with nine people on board crashed into a tree on the Upper East Side Friday. Police say it happened after the bus driver swerved to avoid a cab.