Trump's "hush money" trial is getting underway. Here's what to know.
The historic criminal trial involving former President Donald Trump kicked off April 15, as he becomes the first former president in U.S. history to stand trial.
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The historic criminal trial involving former President Donald Trump kicked off April 15, as he becomes the first former president in U.S. history to stand trial.
The first criminal trial of a former president in U.S. history officially got underway in a crowded Manhattan courtroom, where jury selection has begun.
National Security Council coordinator for strategic communications John Kirby said that President Biden and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu had a "good conversation."
NYC Council Member Yusef Salaam, who was wrongfully convicted of rape in the 1989 Central Park jogger case, says the future of policing in New York City must emphasize "courtesy, professionalism and respect."
Trump's trial will feature a unique cast of characters, some of whom are already household names, while others are stepping into the spotlight for the first time.
The NYPD is stepping up security at synagogues in New York City after Iran launched its attack on Israel.
President's handling hits new lows; Democrats have grown less supportive of aid to Israel.
Israel says 99% of the missiles and drones launched by Iran in an overnight assault were downed by its air defenses, with help from its allies.
President Joe Biden dropped in virtually to speak at the National Action Network convention Friday, breaking down his efforts to reduce the burden on Black people and boost opportunities for their success.
The White House is turning to other methods to erase student debt after the Supreme Court blocked its broader effort to forgive loans.
A judge has delayed the trial of Sen. Bob Menendez's wife, Nadine Menendez, as she undergoes surgery to treat a medical condition.
The Biden administration is finalizing plans to expand background check requirements in effort to close the "gun show loophole."
Kyra's Law is named for Kyra Franchetti, a 2-year-old Long Island girl who was shot and killed by her father during an unsupervised court-sanctioned visitation.
President Biden sharpens his criticism of Israeli leader Benjamin Netanyahu's handling of the war in Gaza, saying he doesn't "agree with his approach."
Former Trump Organization CFO Allen Weisselberg was sentenced Wednesday to five months in New York City's Rikers Island jail complex.
A 3-year-old girl was rushed to a local hospital Wednesday after apparently falling from a window at a Queens building.
Happy, a Bronx Zoo elephant who became the crux of a closely watched animal rights case, has been euthanized at age 55, the zoo said Wednesday.
The law, signed Tuesday by Gov. Kathy Hochul, expressly allows police to establish 50-foot security perimeters outside houses of worship where protests are not allowed.
On Long Island, one woman has started a movement showing people just how important it is to smile every day.
A federal judge has given a onetime truck and bus driver charged in an assassination plot against an Iranian American writer a 10-year prison sentence.
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.
Protesters gathered again Wednesday in front of Delaney Hall immigration detention center in Newark.
After fans reported they may have been misled about where the seats they bought were actually located, the attorneys general of New York and New Jersey are investigating FIFA over World Cup ticketing practices for matches at MetLife Stadium.
The announcement comes after dozens of New Jersey groups petitioned the governor to issue a ban on artificial intelligence data centers.
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.
Dozens of residents gathered Tuesday to protest an AI data center in Union County, New Jersey.
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.
A predatory invasive fish that can survive out of water and even cross the street has been found in a Long Island pond.
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.
There's no vaccine for the Bourbon virus, nor medicine to treat it, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
The Justice Department is conducting a criminal investigation into whether author E. Jean Carroll committed perjury in connection with her civil lawsuits against President Trump, sources familiar with the matter said.
A software engineer at Google is facing federal charges after allegedly betting on confidential company information on Polymarket, netting more than $1.2 million in profits.
The law, signed Tuesday by Gov. Kathy Hochul, expressly allows police to establish 50-foot security perimeters outside houses of worship where protests are not allowed.
Protesters gathered again Wednesday in front of Delaney Hall immigration detention center in Newark.
The announcement comes after dozens of New Jersey groups petitioned the governor to issue a ban on artificial intelligence data centers.
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.
A New York doctor who contracted and survived Ebola more than a decade ago says he is worried for healthcare workers who are at the center of treating the latest outbreak.
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."
Rob Base, the MC whose lyrics lit up the dancefloor classic "It Takes Two" and got countless people moving worldwide, passed away Friday.
"Romeo and Juliet" is being shown at Central Park starting Friday night through June 28. Free tickets can be attained through a lottery.
After nearly a century on the air, CBS News Radio signed off, with the final reports airing on Friday, May 22.
The Mets pieced together a 4-2 victory over the Reds that snapped a five-game losing streak Wednesday night.
The New York Yankees beat Kansas City on Wednesday night to run their winning streak to 14 straight over the Royals.
This weekend, the fastest boats in the world will turn New York Harbor into a racetrack.
President Trump said Wednesday he expects to attend one of the NBA Finals games at Madison Square Garden.
After fans reported they may have been misled about where the seats they bought were actually located, the attorneys general of New York and New Jersey are investigating FIFA over World Cup ticketing practices for matches at MetLife Stadium.
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.
Ahead of the 2026 RBC Brooklyn Half Marathon, some athletes are showing how simply reaching the starting line is a victory.
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.
The Justice Department has launched a criminal investigation into E. Jean Carroll, the former magazine columnist who accused President Trump of sexual assault.
With just two weeks until the FIFA World Cup, there's now an investigation into FIFA's ticket practices and soaring prices. CBS News New York's Allen Devlin reports.
A Westchester County community is overwhelmed with heartbreak after a fatal house fire. A 15-year-old boy and his 17-year-old sister died. As CBS News New York's Naveen Dhaliwal reports, friends and neighbors in Cortlandt Manor are sharing their memories of the siblings.
Sad news from the Bronx Zoo – Happy the elephant has died.
"The Book of Mormon" co-creator Trey Parker helped present a proclamation for FDNY Appreciation Day on Wednesday as the Broadway show reopened following a fire at the theater.
