Brooklyn Diocese attempts to settle 1,100 open sex abuse cases
The Diocese of Brooklyn says it wants to settle roughly 1,100 sexual abuse cases and compensate the remaining survivors, but it may not be their preferred form of justice.
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The Diocese of Brooklyn says it wants to settle roughly 1,100 sexual abuse cases and compensate the remaining survivors, but it may not be their preferred form of justice.
Jersey City Police Sgt. Andrew LaBruno appeared virtually in court Wednesday on charges of sexually assaulting a child.
Vincent Festa died in 2011, but the school district's response to the allegations against him are now before a jury.
Gov. Hochul is expected to sign a new law to help victims of child sex abuse who missed legal deadlines to sue their abusers.
Investigators say Edward Giles, 61, served as a community resource officer and youth football director for the East Orange Police Athletic League.
The woman, who is now 68, filed a lawsuit in Manhattan.
Apple says the new tool is called "NeuralMatch." It will scan images on your cellphone before they're uploaded to the iCloud and flag anyone known for child sexual abuse.
Suffolk County Police say a Patchogue man sexually abused children in his wife's care.
They say Gonzalez allegedly sexually assaulted "several young female victims" in New Jersey from 1999 to 2006.
Prosecutors say Jose Samuel Carabantes Pineda, 35, was arrested after a good Samaritan heard screaming coming from a minivan in the parking lot of the Big Lots store in Riverhead on March 20.
The FBI says the woman appears in a video with a child they believe was created in October of 2019.
The Catholic Church, Rockefeller University and the Boy Scouts have already been named in lawsuits filed just after midnight, right as that law took effect.
The Child Victims Act extends the statute of limitations in child sex abuse cases, giving victims until the age of 28 to seek criminal charges.
Survivors and sponsors of the Child Victims Act say victims need their day in court and that it often takes years before victims mentally process their abuse.
Last year, the Cortlandt Manor resident was sentenced to 25 years to life in prison for sex acts with three grade-school girls after pleading guilty in state court.
The ex-ball player's defense claimed that jurors had been pressured to change their votes to end deliberations, the Nassau County District Attorney's Office said.
John Mercado, 52, faces sexual assault, endangering the welfare of a child and child abuse charges.
The FBI are calling the man "John Doe 28." They're hoping certain details released in photos will help identify him.
In the wake of this month's New York Times Magazine article that exposed sex-abuse at the Bronx prep school, Tek Young Lin is now confirming some of the allegations.
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo plans to introduce legislation that would require college and high school coaches to report possible child sex abuse to police.
A minor earthquake rattled parts of New Jersey just after 2 a.m. Thursday.
Job seekers aren't just competing with other applicants for roles. They are competing with AI-powered hiring systems, AI-generated resumés, and even AI-enhanced LinkedIn profiles.
Iran releases video showing commandos seizing ships in the Strait of Hormuz as Trump remains largely silent on his next move in the war.
A father and son were arrested after police say they found chemicals combined to make explosives at their Syosset home on Long Island.
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Job seekers aren't just competing with other applicants for roles. They are competing with AI-powered hiring systems, AI-generated resumés, and even AI-enhanced LinkedIn profiles.
A Bronx man who says he was violently arrested by the NYPD is now taking legal action.
Ticketmaster will be rereleasing tickets for Harry Styles' upcoming concerts in New York City that were originally purchased by scalpers, the company says.
An out-of-service escalator at Jamaica Station in Queens is reviving complaints that date back years.
The head of a housing nonprofit in Harlem was arrested after residents complained over delayed repairs.
The Tri-State Area has the dirtiest air in the U.S. east of Texas, according to The American Lung Association's newly released "State of the Air" report.
Colder weather returns to the New York City area this week with sub-freezing temperatures in the suburbs.
New York City's balmy weather proved to be record-breaking for the date of April 15.
Parts of the New York area could see record high temperatures during a summerlike stretch of weather this week.
A major warmup, featuring summer-like temperatures in the 80s, will take over the Eastern Seaboard beginning Monday.
A minor earthquake rattled parts of New Jersey just after 2 a.m. Thursday.
Travelers at Newark Airport may have been exposed to an individual with measles, New Jersey health officials warn.
The Tri-State Area has the dirtiest air in the U.S. east of Texas, according to The American Lung Association's newly released "State of the Air" report.
Rutgers University police say a sexual assault happened in Parking Lot 26 on Bartlett Street just after 5 a.m. on Saturday.
The horse captured on incredible body-cam footage last week of an NYPD mounted officer chasing down a suspected purse snatcher was rescued from slaughter off a racetrack.
A father and son were arrested after police say they found chemicals combined to make explosives at their Syosset home on Long Island.
Scientists say New York's coastal waters are experiencing some of the most severe threats on record, and they're not just environmental.
The Tri-State Area has the dirtiest air in the U.S. east of Texas, according to The American Lung Association's newly released "State of the Air" report.
A crackdown on gang violence in Nassau County is delivering results with nearly three dozen arrests in the last week, police said.
Rex Heuermann admitted in court earlier this month that he strangled all his victims to death, but his ex-wife Asa Ellerup heard his confession prior to his plea.
Republican Rep. Mike Lawler is asking a judge to kick a Democrat off the ballot in the 17th Congressional District, due to alleged fraud.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced thousands of New York City Housing Authority apartments will get upgraded utilities.
New York City Council member Chi Ossé was arrested in Brooklyn Wednesday morning, the NYPD confirmed.
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Travelers at Newark Airport may have been exposed to an individual with measles, New Jersey health officials warn.
The Tri-State Area has the dirtiest air in the U.S. east of Texas, according to The American Lung Association's newly released "State of the Air" report.
The 16th Annual Lustgarten Foundation New York City Walk for Pancreatic Cancer Research was held Sunday in Battery Park City.
Advocates fear New York state could be taking a step back when it comes to biomarker testing access for those with Medicaid.
What started as a sinus infection left a Long Island teenager fighting for his life, requiring emergency brain surgery.
Ticketmaster will be rereleasing tickets for Harry Styles' upcoming concerts in New York City that were originally purchased by scalpers, the company says.
The upcoming fashion exhibit at the Metropolitan Museum of Art includes 25 mannequins based on real bodies.
A previously unreleased song is one of many ways Prince is being honored a decade after his death.
Singer-songwriter Gavin DeGraw turned to social media for help reconnecting with a New York City bartender after a memorable performance this week.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani and his wife Rama Duwaji will not attend this year's Met Gala, sources said.
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The Mets snapped their 12-game losing streak Wednesday night, beating the Minnesota Twins 3-2.
D.C. United played the New York Red Bulls to a 4-4 tie on Wednesday night.
Kevin Denkey scored two goals for Cincinnati FC in a 4-4 tie with New York City FC on Wednesday night.
An out-of-service escalator at Jamaica Station in Queens is reviving complaints that date back years.
The head of a housing nonprofit in Harlem was arrested after residents complained over delayed repairs.
A 2009 New York City law requiring most roll-down security gates to be at least 70% transparent is set to take effect this summer.
Recurring elevator problems are back and worse than ever at one New York City high-rise, according to tenants.
Students at M.S. 407 transform a barren space into a habitat for bees and butterflies, part of a broader city push to expand pollinator-friendly green spaces.
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.
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The annual Macy's Flower Show is back at the flagship store in Herald Square with more than 50,000 live flowers on display through May 10.
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Thursday is the pick of the week with high temperatures and sunny skies. But, it's going to be a soggy Saturday. CBS news New York Meteorologist John Elliott has the forecast.
A morning walk on the beach along Australia's east coast went horribly wrong for a group of seven tourists when the tide came in, leaving them stranded. CBS News' Holly Williams has details of the rescue.
The multi-billion dollar deal between Warner Brothers-Discovery and Paramount-Skydance will face on-going regulatory reviews.
