Scammers pose as immigration lawyers to target asylum seekers
The Manhattan District Attorney's Office is taking action against scammers posing as immigration lawyers and taking advantage of one of New York City's most vulnerable populations.
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The Manhattan District Attorney's Office is taking action against scammers posing as immigration lawyers and taking advantage of one of New York City's most vulnerable populations.
The Manhattan District Attorney's Office is taking action against scammers posing as immigration lawyers and taking advantage of one of New York City's most vulnerable populations.
Bragg says loopholes and outdated language prevent him from prosecuting obvious hate crimes. CBS New York's Lisa Rozner reports.
Bragg says loopholes and outdated language prevent him from prosecuting obvious hate crimes.
Manhattan DA Alvin Bragg says loopholes and outdated language in the law prevent him from prosecuting obvious hate crimes. CBS New York's Lisa Rozner reports.
Michael Cohen testified for a second day in former President Donald Trump's civil fraud trial in New York.
Special agents said they tried to arrest Craig Robertson just hours before the president was expected to land in Utah.
A Utah man accused of making threats against the president and other officials, including Alvin Bragg, was shot dead by FBI agents. CBS New York investigative reporter Tim McNicholas reports. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/454PdtU
The former president is scheduled to appear by video in a Manhattan courtroom for his criminal trial related to payments made to Daniels.
Penny's attorneys wrote the funds will be managed by their office and will be used towards their client's defense.
Protesters are calling for the arrest of the Marine veteran, identified by his attorney as Daniel Penny.
Neely's death has been ruled a homicide after he was placed in a chokehold on the F train by a fellow passenger. CBS2's Zinnia Maldonado has the latest.
Calls continue for the arrest of a Marine veteran who put the 30-year-old in a chokehold on the subway.
Police say they continue to be in close contact with the Manhattan DA. The decision is up to him how to proceed. CBS2's Natalie Duddridge reports.
Trump's attorneys said the matter involves "important federal questions" that require the intervention of a federal court.
A judge will hear arguments over whether Trump should be limited in what he can say publicly about the evidence against him.
Trump will not be in attendance at the hearing, the first in his criminal case since his April 4 arraignment.
House Republicans and the Manhattan district attorney's office have settled a court dispute over an inquiry into former president Donald Trump's indictment.
Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg had sought to block ex-prosecutor Mark Pomerantz from testifying in the Congressional probe.
The ruling postpones an appearance by a former prosecutors who says he left the DA's office after Bragg initially declined to move forward with the case against former President Trump.
The House Judiciary Committee and its Republican chairman, Rep. Jim Jordan, are seeking to question former prosecutor Mark Pomerantz about the Trump investigation.
A federal judge is denying a request by Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg's office for a temporary restraining order to stop a House subpoena of a former prosecutor.
Jayqwan Hamilton was arrested Monday in connection with the deaths of Julio Ramirez and John Umberger. Police Commissioner Keechant Sewell and DA Alvin Bragg spoke out about the arrest.
Democrats called the Rep. Jim Jordan-led hearing a partisan stunt and tried to shift the focus to guns.
The House Judiciary Committee hearing was billed as an examination of crime in Manhattan, but Democrats called it a political stunt meant to embarrass Alvin Bragg, who is prosecuting Donald Trump. CBS2's Ali Bauman reports.
A man is now in custody in Florida in connection to the 1997 murder of Tanya Denise Jackson on Long Island.
An apartment building fire in Jersey City, New Jersey, displaced about 30 people Friday, sending them out into frigid temperatures.
A Peekskill police officer is under investigation after video shows him kicking and cursing at a suspect on the ground.
A Catholic priest from Chicago's south suburbs took an interesting journey, walking from Dolton to New York, a trek of more than 50 days, as he sent a message to immigrant families.
A New York City woman was unlawfully held by ICE for nearly two weeks after being detained at LaGuardia Airport before Thanksgiving, a judge ruled.
A man is now in custody in Florida in connection to the 1997 murder of Tanya Denise Jackson on Long Island.
A Peekskill police officer is under investigation after video shows him kicking and cursing at a suspect on the ground.
A New York City woman was unlawfully held by ICE for nearly two weeks after being detained at LaGuardia Airport before Thanksgiving, a judge ruled.
Nassau County Police charged Vito D'Ambrosio, of Seaford, with murdering his parents at A&A Italian Deli and Pizza in Bethpage.
Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani's transition fundraising effort is paying off.
If you're heading out, brace yourself — it's the coldest day of the season so far.
CBS News New York has learned Jed Parkington, who died by suicide during a standoff with law enforcement on Tuesday, was fascinated with Nazi Germany.
"Driven Into Debt," CBS News New York's latest investigative series, has uncovered a simple truth -- unpaid tolls can quietly spiral into crushing debt.
First Alert Weather Days have been declared in the NYC area as the arctic chill could bring record low temperatures.
A decomposed body and pipe bombs were found inside a Stamford, Connecticut, home after a shootout between the homeowner and police officers Tuesday, officials say.
An apartment building fire in Jersey City, New Jersey, displaced about 30 people Friday, sending them out into frigid temperatures.
A judge ruled Menendez, the former U.S. Senator, is no longer eligible for public employment after a bribery conviction.
If you're heading out, brace yourself — it's the coldest day of the season so far.
"Driven Into Debt," CBS News New York's latest investigative series, has uncovered a simple truth -- unpaid tolls can quietly spiral into crushing debt.
First Alert Weather Days have been declared in the NYC area as the arctic chill could bring record low temperatures.
A man is now in custody in Florida in connection to the 1997 murder of Tanya Denise Jackson on Long Island.
Nassau County Police charged Vito D'Ambrosio, of Seaford, with murdering his parents at A&A Italian Deli and Pizza in Bethpage.
If you're heading out, brace yourself — it's the coldest day of the season so far.
"Driven Into Debt," CBS News New York's latest investigative series, has uncovered a simple truth -- unpaid tolls can quietly spiral into crushing debt.
Two people were killed in a stabbing in Bethpage on Long Island, Nassau County police said.
A judge ruled Menendez, the former U.S. Senator, is no longer eligible for public employment after a bribery conviction.
Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani's transition fundraising effort is paying off.
The principal of a Brooklyn middle school created controversy this week by turning down the opportunity to have a Holocaust survivor speak to students.
New York City Mayor Eric Adams issued executive orders Thursday designed to protect Israel and appeal to the Jewish community.
Federal prosecutors on Thursday presented an indictment of New York Attorney General Letitia James to a grand jury in Norfolk, Virginia.
In New York alone, there have already been more than 17,000 flu cases and nearly 1,000 hospitalizations, and doctors anticipate it's only going to get worse as more people gather for the holidays.
Colette Smith of the Bronx was diagnosed with lung cancer, despite never smoking. Her survival story is central to her push for early detection.
Some New Yorkers want the mayor-elect to appoint a new "rat czar" when he takes office after an uptick in rat sightings.
Gio's Law would establish a $25 million grant program to equip law enforcement nationwide with EpiPens and train officers how to use them.
A blood drive was held in Harlem on Wednesday as the New York Blood Center reports a dip in its blood supply.
Frank Gehry was known for designing the Guggenheim Museum Bilbao in Spain and the Walt Disney Concert Hall in Los Angeles.
Netflix on Friday said it will acquire Warner Bros., including its film and television studios, HBO Max and HBO.
Stoppard was often hailed as the greatest British playwright of his generation.
The Brooklyn Nutcracker returns to Downtown Brooklyn with diverse cultural influences, community outreach, and a fresh take on Tchaikovsky's iconic score.
"Everybody Loves Raymond" is getting the spotlight at the Long Island Music and Entertainment Hall of Fame.
The 2026 Men's World Cup will be held across the United States, Canada and Mexico next summer.
The New York Rangers won for the league-leading 12th time on the road, beating the Ottawa Senators 4-2 on Thursday night.
The New York Islanders defeated the NHL-leading Colorado Avalanche 6-3 on Thursday night.
The Utah Jazz used a huge fourth quarter to beat the Brooklyn Nets 123-110 on Thursday night.
Doc Rivers said there have been no talks between team officials and Giannis Antetokounmpo regarding the two-time NBA MVP's potential exit from Milwaukee.
Neighbors in Brooklyn's Victorian Flatbush are expressing frustration after the city designated only part of their area as a historic district.
Brooklyn's Prospect Park is getting financing for a long-term project to battle the impacts of climate change, city leaders say.
The Brooklyn Conservatory of Music plans a 12,000-square-foot campus at One Prospect Park West, aiming to serve thousands more with music therapy and education programs.
Some residents at NYCHA's Eastchester Gardens in the Bronx say they've been shivering on and off all week.
The Brooklyn Nutcracker returns to Downtown Brooklyn with diverse cultural influences, community outreach, and a fresh take on Tchaikovsky's iconic score.
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 new survey lists the worst cities in the United States for driving.
Gov. Phil Murphy has issued a statewide drought warning for New Jersey.
The schools chancellor and the superintendent are stepping in after a Brooklyn middle school principal declined to host a Holocaust survivor as a speaker, citing concerns over his views on Israel and Palestine.
The holiday is here and many people could use a helping hand.
NJ Transit's holiday tradition has been rolling for more than 30 years. CBS News New York's Nick Caloway reports.
