Former Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver Sentenced To 6 And A Half Years In Prison
He was convicted on federal bribery and extortion charges in 2015.
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He was convicted on federal bribery and extortion charges in 2015.
Candles sit in the courtyard of East New York's Pink Houses, where 33-year-old Shatavia Walls was shot on July 7. Sadly, she died 10 days later.
There's a plea to cool down violence on the streets of a neighborhood in The Bronx, where gun violence is spiking and community leaders are trying to promote peace.
What would you do if you saw someone breaking the rules?
With social distancing still a top priority, the city is stepping up efforts to keep residents safe and cool.
The video was recorded from the front seat of a speeding car and later posted to Instagram by "World Latin Star."
New York City officially entered its first heat wave the year Monday, with temperatures above 90 degrees for a third straight day.
Phase 4 allows low-risk outdoor attractions, like zoos and botanical gardens, to reopen, too - places where people can practice social distancing.
Gov. Andrew Cuomo is keeping his "pay it forward" promise he made during the height of the coronavirus pandemic.
Six people were shot early Wednesday morning near the corner of President Street and Franklin Avenue.
Flames broke out shortly after 1 a.m. Monday on the sixth floor of the building on Adam Clayton Powell Jr. Boulevard near West 140th Street.
Fire officials urge people to only enter bodies of water that allow swimming and have lifeguards on duty.
In the latest numbers released by the NYPD, from July 6-12, the number of people shot across New York City went up 252%, compared to the same week last year.
Gov. Andrew Cuomo joined Mayor Bill de Blasio in giving Phase 4 the green light, but there will be some major limitations.
CBS2 has learned new information about the woman accused of vandalizing the Black Lives Matter mural in front of Trump Tower on Saturday.
Monday brought another challenging morning commute for NJ Transit riders. It's a result of Friday's fire in one of the Hudson River Tunnels.
Supporters of a proposal for a fifth firefighter on FDNY engines will rally to get the Mamdani administration to reverse cuts in place since the Bloomberg era.
The fire on 40th Street in Sunnyside left one man dead and another fighting for his life, the New York City Fire Department said.
Nearly a week after clinching their first NBA Finals berth since 1999, the Knicks were at last able to practice Sunday while knowing who they were practicing for,
Zohran Mamdani on Sunday became the first New York City mayor in recent memory not to attend the Israel Day Parade.
It's unseasonably warm in New York City on Wednesday as humidity adds to the summer-like weather. There's also a slight chance for showers in parts of the Tri-State Area.
It's back to feeling like spring, and even summer on some days, as warm weather and sunshine return to the New York area.
A final round of showers is moving through the New York area in the morning before the rest of the week turns much drier and warmer.
The New York area is off to a soggy start to the unofficial kickoff of summer with rainy weather this Memorial Day Weekend.
It's a gloomy day with rain lingering across the Tri-State Area as Memorial Day weekend shapes up to be unsettled.
Monday brought another challenging morning commute for NJ Transit riders. It's a result of Friday's fire in one of the Hudson River Tunnels.
A referee at a Franklin Township flag football game choked a coach after a call on the field escalated Sunday, police said.
Protesters and New Jersey State Police clashed again Sunday night near Delaney Hall, despite a 9 p.m. curfew imposed by Newark Mayor Ras Baraka.
Late Saturday, Newark Mayor Ras J. Baraka announced he would be enacting a curfew outside Delaney Hall moving forward.
A former Flemington, N.J. councilman is serving time in prison after having been convicted for distributing cocaine.
There is a large police presence Monday near Massapequa High School after an apparent fatal stabbing at a home in the area, police sources said.
Not many people know Hollywood icon Marilyn Monroe's splash to stardom began at a Long Island beach.
A sixth grader from Long Island's Sag Harbor died in a rafting accident on a school trip, officials said.
Loved ones of a 7-year-old girl allegedly murdered by her caretaker say they're haunted by how they learned of the little girl's death.
On Long Island, one woman has started a movement showing people just how important it is to smile every day.
Supporters of a proposal for a fifth firefighter on FDNY engines will rally to get the Mamdani administration to reverse cuts in place since the Bloomberg era.
Senate Democrats are launching a coordinated effort to kill the Trump administration's $1.7+ billion "anti-weaponization" fund.
Zohran Mamdani on Sunday became the first New York City mayor in recent memory not to attend the Israel Day Parade.
Rep. Nydia Velázquez's decision to retire from Congress has sparked one of the top Democratic primaries in the five boroughs, pitting progressives against democratic socialists.
Protesters and New Jersey State Police clashed again Sunday night near Delaney Hall, despite a 9 p.m. curfew imposed by Newark Mayor Ras Baraka.
New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill is urging people to donate blood ahead of the summer months.
There's no vaccine for the Bourbon virus, nor medicine to treat it, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Marie Francillion was diagnosed with lung cancer after she was feeling heartburn and shoulder pain. She said she's able to remain hopeful and spend more time with her family because of a different type of treatment.
New York City's Department of Health is evaluating an East Village apartment complex after two residents were diagnosed with Legionnaires' disease over the course of a year.
Thousands of people showed up bright and early for AIDS Walk New York 2026, the largest HIV and AIDS fundraiser in the U.S., in Central Park on Sunday.
Not many people know Hollywood icon Marilyn Monroe's splash to stardom began at a Long Island beach.
Federal prosecutors have indicted ex-Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier on additional charges related to a sports gambling sting.
President Trump said he is considering replacing the Freedom 250 concert series with a rally after many artists dropped out.
Sonny Rollins, the legendary tenor saxophonist known for his bold tone and constant experimentation, has died at 95.
Stephen Colbert made a surprise appearance hosting the "Only in Monroe" community access show broadcast in Monroe, Michigan, on Friday, one night after he recorded his final episode of "The Late Show."
Nearly a week after clinching their first NBA Finals berth since 1999, the Knicks were at last able to practice Sunday while knowing who they were practicing for,
A referee at a Franklin Township flag football game choked a coach after a call on the field escalated Sunday, police said.
Juan Soto hit a grand slam, Carson Benge launched his first leadoff homer and the Mets routed the Marlins 10-1 on Sunday to finish a three-game sweep.
Ben Rice had two extra-base hits and four RBIs in a 13-run third inning that was the biggest for the New York Yankees in 21 years, carrying them to a 13-8 victory over the Athletics.
Victor Wembanyama and the Spurs are headed to the NBA Finals to face the New York Knicks.
Before there was a Brooklyn, there was a flagpole, and since the earliest days of our country, it stood as a symbol of freedom and self-determination.
Monitor Point proposal in Greenpoint would bring 1,150 apartments, including 460 affordable units, to former industrial waterfront site.
Gold Star families, veterans and thousands of spectators gathered in Bay Ridge to remember those who made the ultimate sacrifice.
The grassroots group pushed for bilingual policing, victim support and anti-gang efforts as Brooklyn's Chinatown rapidly grew.
Advocates estimate one-third of the 200-acre park in Flushing is still without functioning drinking fountains and bathrooms.
People dressed in elaborate headgear and paraded up Fifth Avenue for New York City's Easter Sunday tradition.
The Halloween tradition strolled through Manhattan's East Village on Sunday, with furry friends dressed in colorful costumes.
A suspect was taken into custody after an attack on Pearl Street Mall in Boulder on June 1 in which there were 15 people and a dog who were victims. The suspect threw Molotov cocktails that burned some of the victims, who were part of a march for Israeli hostages.
The annual Easter Parade and Easter Bonnet Festival was held in Manhattan on April 20, 2025.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Monday brought another challenging morning commute for NJ Transit riders.
All properties with up to nine residential units are now required to use the official New York City trash bin.
Mayor Zohran Mamdani said homeowners and small property owners will have access to free visual inspections this summer.
Supporters of a proposal for a fifth firefighter on FDNY engines will rally to get the Mamdani administration to reverse cuts in place since the Bloomberg era. CBS News New York's Aziza Shuler reports.
Overnight, the U.S. Central Command announced new "measured and deliberate" strikes on three strategic targets in Iran. CBS News' Bradley Blackburn reports.
