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Attorney Norman Pattis is the just latest in what some are calling "lawyerpalooza." Accused brothel bigwig Anna Gristina has now had nine different lawyers at her side during one proceeding or another.
It happened around 8:30 a.m. Tuesday at First Avenue and East 89th Street.
Police said they tried to subdue the man with a Taser, but shot him after authorities said he wouldn't drop the knife.
The two suspects followed an 80-year-old man into his building and when the victim reached the second floor, one of the suspects grabbed him and put him in a choke hold while the other took the man's wallet, police said.
There was anger in a Manhattan courtroom Thursday after a construction company owner was acquitted in a crane collapse that killed two workers on the Upper East Side.
The bandit appears to be a classic second-story man, going through windows, balcony doors and skylights, when residents are out of town or just not home.
There's a fine line between collecting and hoarding and some Upper East Side residents say one of their neighbors has crossed it.
Gristina's lawyers argued that her bond was unjust and too high, adding that her family was unable to afford it. Prosecutors, however, believe that Gristina has the money and the means to flee.
If you live on the Upper East Side, be prepared for some shaking. There is new blasting under way for the 2nd Avenue Subway.
The building inspector who didn't check a cable involved in a crane collapse last week was the same one who performed the inspection on a crane involved in a fatal accident in 2008.
One of these days someone is going to make a video game about dodging delivery guys in New York City.
The suspect is described as a white female in her 40's or 50's with brown hair, a thin build and approximate weight of 110 to 115 pounds.
Prosecutors now have three people cooperating in the case against accused Upper East Side madam Anna Gristina.
Interspersed with testimony about the bad welding jobs, the crack in the turntable that supported the crane operator's cab, and the accusations of negligence by the crane owner, there are the witnesses who bring home the human tragedy.
A newspaper photo features accused Upper East Side madam Anna Gristina perched on the lap of a smiling bodyguard. Her arm is draped over his broad shoulders. It's a photo that is now sending shock waves through law enforcement.
Prosecutors say 44-year-old Anna Gristina has been working as a high-class madam for more than 15 years, amassing millions of dollars and dozens of high-profile contacts around in the world in the process.
"It's just bizarre. You just never know what's going on around here," said neighbor Abbie Gonzalez.
The suspect is accused approaching two women from behind and touching them in the thigh and buttocks in separate incidents.
Testimony continued today in the trial of James Lomma, charged in the deadly 2008 Upper East Side crane collapse. The latest witness told of his extremely close call that day.
A devastated Don Leo, a crane operator himself who had actually worked on this very crane a week earlier, told of first getting the word that the crane was down on East 91st Street.
The MTA says restrictions in the hours of blasting have forced the jack hammering, the drilling, and the other noisy byproducts of the 2nd Avenue Subway into the nighttime hours.
It's an Upper East Side penthouse for anybody who loves to get some fresh air. This beautiful building is peppered with balconies and has a luxurious roof deck with a 360 degree view of the city.
The rain did not deter more than 100 angry residents who gathered at 91st Street and York Avenue to protest the proposed transfer station at the location.
In this edition of Living Large, CBS2's Emily Smith takes us on a tour of a lavish Upper East Side apartment that's still waiting for its first tenant.
The NYPD says the driver first hit several parked cars before crashing into the barber shop.
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.
Experts warn of fabricated websites posing as retailers to scam shoppers looking for Black Friday deals.
The Bronx Zoo had its first ever float in the 2024 Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, as it celebrates its 125th birthday.
The Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade kicked off the holiday season in NYC, despite a brief interruption from protesters and rainy weather.
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.
The Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade kicked off the holiday season in NYC, despite a brief interruption from protesters and rainy weather.
The Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade weather forecast is looking wet this year: Steady rain for NYC, plus snow north and west.
The Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade weather forecast is looking wet this year: Steady rain for NYC, plus snow north and west.
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.
The Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade weather forecast is looking wet this year: Steady rain for NYC, plus snow north and west.
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.
Airport staffing issues and weather slowed down one of the busiest holiday travel days across the Tri-State Area on Tuesday.
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."
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.
United States Rep. Ritchie Torres says he's "open to" running for governor in New York after questioning the actions of Gov. Kathy Hochul and Mayor Eric Adams.
Americans are most thankful for family and friends, which may be why they'll try to steer away from politics at Thanksgiving.
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.
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.
Lawyers for actor Jonathan Majors and Grace Jabbari agreed to dismiss the case with prejudice, according to a joint filing in Manhattan federal court.
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.
The Carolina Hurricanes rallied to beat the New York Rangers 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."
Kennedy and East Side high schools battled Thursday in a decades-old rivalry, with the winner taking home the mayor's trophy and bragging rights. CBS News New York's Kristie Keleshian reports.
The runners took the course on Thanksgiving determined to show the event is all about community. CBS News New York's Jennifer McLogan reports.
The woman boarded a flight from to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport, CBS News learned. She was discovered while the plane was in midair and was taken into custody in Paris. CBS News New York's Tim McNicholas reports.
CBS News New York's Lisa Rozner caught up with members of The Bowery Mission to see how they were giving back.
CBS News New York's Jenna DeAngelis spoke to revelers who had a great time, despite the rain and cold temperatures.
