Maximum sentence in FDNY paramedic Alison Russo's murder
A jury found Peter Zisopoulous, 37, guilty of second degree murder and weapons possession. They deliberated for less than an hour. CBS News New York's Allen Devlin reports.
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A jury found Peter Zisopoulous, 37, guilty of second degree murder and weapons possession. They deliberated for less than an hour. CBS News New York's Allen Devlin reports.
In September 2022, FDNY paramedic Alison Russo was on her lunch break in Astoria when she was stabbed to death. Two doctors had previously deemed her accused killer psychologically unfit to stand trial. He opted not to use insanity as a defense, and Friday, he took the stand. CBS News New York's Doug Williams has the shocking details of his testimony.
The man accused of stabbing an FDNY EMT captain to death in Queens has been ruled unfit to stand trial.
Russo, 61, was stabbed to death while on the job near her station's headquarters on Sept. 29, 2022.
Wednesday, the FDNY held a street renaming and plaque dedication ceremony for EMS Captain Alison Russo, who was stabbed to death while on the job last year. CBS New York's Natalie Duddridge spoke to Russo's colleagues about the legacy she leaves behind. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/3LLU5MK
Russo, 61, was stabbed to death while on the job near her station's headquarters on Sept. 29, 2022. CBS New York's Natalie Duddridge reports.
Moon died after being injured during a drill In Brooklyn and Russo was killed in a random attack in Queens.
Two new medals were presented Wednesday named after two first responders who died last year.
Family and community members gathered Wednesday to honor the 61-year-old for her impactful life of service.
A dark day was remembered Wednesday on Long Island -- the shocking, random murder in September of an on-duty FDNY paramedic. CBS2's Carolyn Gusoff spoke with Captain Alison Russo's parents at a hometown hero's tribute.
EMS Lt. Anthony Almojera is calling for better equipment, bulletproof vests, and more staff.
In the wake of the stabbing death of Capt. Alison Russo, several unions and EMTs are demanding the city start funding initiatives to help keep workers safe on the job. CBS2's Jenna DeAngelis reports.
