Gilgo Beach suspect Rex Heuermann's trial to begin after Labor Day, judge says
The trial in the case of accused Gilgo Beach serial killer Rex Heuermann is finally in sight.
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The trial in the case of accused Gilgo Beach serial killer Rex Heuermann is finally in sight.
On Tuesday, his defense team filed another big batch of legal challenges, including one involving a pizza crust. CBS News New York's Carolyn Gusoff reports.
John Pillaccio, accused in the fatal stabbing of a CVS employee on Long Island on Christmas Day, appeared before a judge on Wednesday.
As CBS News New York's Carolyn Gusoff reports, the family of 23-year-old victim Edeedson Cine was in the courtroom Wednesday for the suspect's appearance.
Friends and family of 23-year-old victim Edeedson "Eddy" Cine packed the courtroom Wednesday as prosecutors revealed more details of how 43-year-old John Pillaccio allegedly killed him. CBS News New York's Carolyn Gusoff reports.
A statue of baby Jesus was stolen from a nativity scene outside a government building in Hauppauge, Long Island.
An extraordinary Christmas Day rescue in East Patchogue, Long Island, was caught on police body cameras.
A Christmas Day afternoon on Long Island turned into an extraordinary rescue. Police said three Suffolk County officers rushed to save an 8-year-old boy who fell through an iced-over pond. CBS News New York's John Dias reports.
A Long Island community is grieving after a young man was killed while working at a CVS on Christmas Day -- a shift he wasn't even scheduled to work.
Eastern Long Island was one of the hardest hit areas during the winter storm in the Tri-State Area.
Suffolk County Police Commissioner Kevin Catalina blasted CVS for not releasing the surveillance video to police.
Suffolk County Police Commissioner Kevin Catalina blasted CVS for not immediately releasing the surveillance video to police. CBS News New York's John Dias reports.
A Long Island CVS employee was stabbed to death on Christmas night.
In addition to discussing preparations for the storm, officials also spoke about the killing of a CVS worker in Lindenhurst on Christmas.
Today is a First Alert Weather Day as heavy rain and 50-60 mph wind gusts cause coastal flooding, downed trees and power outages.
The Jewish community of Sydney, Australia has deep connections to the Tri-State Area. Many on Long Island spoke fondly on Monday about victims they knew. CBS News New York's Carolyn Gusoff reports.
Investigations are looking into the cause of the fatal fire on Long Island.
Students posed for pictures with Santa and received gifts that were hand-delivered by some of Long Island's finest.
A USPS clerk was caught on video stealing from the mail in a police sting on Long Island, investigators said. CBS News New York's John Dias reports.
A U.S. Postal Service clerk was caught on video stealing cards from the mail in a police sting on Long Island, according to investigators.
Drone technology recently helped Suffolk County police catch an alleged shoplifter.
A drone captured the moment two officers arrested a suspect in someone's backyard, but that same drone helped police find her in the first place. CBS News New York's Jenna DeAngelis reports.
Police said 18-year-old Emily Finn was fatally shot by her ex-boyfriend the day before Thanksgiving.
Mourners wore pink in Sayville to honor Emily Finn, who was allegedly shot and killed by her ex-boyfriend in what police called a botched murder-suicide.
Sayville mourners wore pink to honor Emily Finn, who was allegedly killed by her ex-boyfriend in what police called a botched murder-suicide. CBS News New York's Jennifer McLogan reports.
The New Orleans Pelicans edged the Brooklyn Nets 116-113 on Wednesday night.
The Ottawa Senators handed the New York Rangers a fifth consecutive loss, beating them 8-4 on Wednesday night.
A pastor in Morristown, New Jersey, says community members are too afraid to go outside after recent ICE activity.
Nico Hischier scored his second goal of the game on a breakaway at 3:42 of overtime to give the Devils a 3-2 victory over the Kraken on Wednesday.
A shooting occurred Wednesday night in north Minneapolis after ICE officers were attacked by men with shovels during an arrest operation, three U.S. officials told CBS News.
Border czar Tom Homan said no decision had been made about the exact nature of the cuts, which are supposed to take effect in two weeks.
A school in Manhattan was placed on lockdown Wednesday afternoon after shots were fired in a nearby park.
Nurses continue to hold the picket line as the largest nurses' strike in New York City history is on its third day with no end in sight.
The trial of NYPD Sgt. Erik Duran got underway Wednesday in the Bronx. Duran faces manslaughter charges in the death of 30-year-old Eric Duprey in Aug. 2023.
Wednesday night, things begin to change. Showers linger, and areas well north and west may pick up some light snow.
Two men posing as Amazon delivery workers held a Connecticut homeowner at gunpoint while robbing him and his wife, police said.
Wednesday night, things begin to change. Showers linger, and areas well north and west may pick up some light snow.
Police in Danbury, Connecticut, are actively looking for a man who they believe fired a deadly gunshot that traveled through a wall and killed his neighbor.
There's plenty of sunshine is on the way to the Tri-State Area, but the First Alert Weather team is also tracking a round of snow later this week.
It was a mostly dry Sunday, until some snow squalls briefly hit the Tri-State Area on Sunday night.
A pastor in Morristown, New Jersey, says community members are too afraid to go outside after recent ICE activity.
Jersey City Mayor Steven Fulop is reflecting on his public career as he moves to New York for his next job.
Priyatharsini Natarajan, 35, of Hillsborough, N.J. faces two first-degree murder charges in the death of her two boys, 5 and 7.
Wednesday night, things begin to change. Showers linger, and areas well north and west may pick up some light snow.
The New Jersey governor highlighted his achievements during his eight years in office in his final State of the State address.
Wednesday night, things begin to change. Showers linger, and areas well north and west may pick up some light snow.
Three people were sentenced Tuesday for their roles in murdering and dismembering a man and a woman in Amityville in February 2024.
The trial in the case of accused Gilgo Beach serial killer Rex Heuermann is finally in sight.
Hochul laid out plans to move New York toward universal child care, and restrict 3-D printed ghost guns in the state.
A new bill proposed in New York would target private businesses that don't quickly turn over surveillance footage after a crime. The legislation is named after the young employee killed at a Long Island CVS on Christmas Day.
A shooting occurred Wednesday night in north Minneapolis after ICE officers were attacked by men with shovels during an arrest operation, three U.S. officials told CBS News.
Border czar Tom Homan said no decision had been made about the exact nature of the cuts, which are supposed to take effect in two weeks.
Jersey City Mayor Steven Fulop is reflecting on his public career as he moves to New York for his next job.
The FBI's search is part of a probe into a federal employee suspected of mishandling classified information, Attorney General Pam Bondi said.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani on Tuesday nominated Midori Valdivia to lead the Taxi and Limousine Commission.
Nurses continue to hold the picket line as the largest nurses' strike in New York City history is on its third day with no end in sight.
Nurses say health care benefits and workplace safety are their main reasons for striking, and are refusing to go back to work until their demands are met.
Loved ones of patients at hospitals in New York City are concerned about care as nurses continue to strike due to failed contract negotiations on Monday.
The New York State Nurses Association said it called for the strike as negotiations stalled with the city's wealthiest hospitals.
The largest nurses strike ever in New York City is underway as thousands of NYSNA members walk off their jobs at major hospitals.
John Forté, the Grammy-nominated musician known for his work with the Fugees, was found dead in his home in Massachusetts.
The 2026 Golden Globes honored the standouts in both film and television from last year. See the full list of winners and nominees.
Here is everything you need to know about how to watch and stream the 2026 Golden Globes.
Bob Weir wrote or co-wrote and sang lead vocals on Grateful Dead classics including "Sugar Magnolia," "One More Saturday Night" and "Mexicali Blues."
Video of an angry confrontation during intermission at a performance of "Mamma Mia!" on Broadway is going viral on social media.
The New Orleans Pelicans edged the Brooklyn Nets 116-113 on Wednesday night.
The Ottawa Senators handed the New York Rangers a fifth consecutive loss, beating them 8-4 on Wednesday night.
Nico Hischier scored his second goal of the game on a breakaway at 3:42 of overtime to give the Devils a 3-2 victory over the Kraken on Wednesday.
John Harbaugh interviewed in person with the Giants on Wednesday for their head coaching vacancy, a report says.
Adam Lowry and Kyle Connor each had a goal and an assist, and the Winnipeg Jets beat the New York Islanders 5-4.
A city-approved plan to rezone a stretch of Atlantic Avenue is expected to bring thousands of new apartments to Brooklyn, but tenant advocates say the deal falls short for lower-income residents and could accelerate displacement.
A three-year pilot run by the Brooklyn Justice Initiative and the Mayor's Office of Criminal Justice aims to improve court compliance and reduce recidivism by meeting participants where they live.
Harlem native Teyana Taylor wins her first major acting honor at the 83rd Golden Globes Awards for her performance in Paul Thomas Anderson's "One Battle After Another." Locals say it's a win for the whole neighborhood.
Legislation would protect and expand hunger programs and improve benefit security as New York pantries see rising demand.
The people and businesses of Ridgewood, Queens, have banded together to help those impacted by the recent apartment building fire.
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.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
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.
A pastor in Morristown, New Jersey, says community members are too afraid to go outside after recent Immigration and Customs Enforcement activity. CBS News New York's Lisa Rozner reports.
Saks Global has filed for bankruptcy.
Late Wednesday, Verizon said their hours-long outage was resolved, but that some customers may still have lingering problems. CBS News New York's Dick Brennan reports.
An ICE officer shot a migrant in the leg after being attacked with a snow shovel in Minneapolis on Wednesday, the Department of Homeland Security said. CBS News New York's Ali Bauman reports.
If you borrowed money from the Department of Education to pay for college and are behind on those student loan payments, the Trump administration is cracking down. CBS News business analyst Jill Schlesinger explains what's happening and steps you can take.
