Read first statement of Conn. man allegedly held captive for 20 years
The man who said his stepmother held him captive for two decades has released his first public statement.
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The man who said his stepmother held him captive for two decades has released his first public statement.
The man identifies himself in the statement as "S" in order to protect his identity.
The Hartford Fire Department says the dog climbed out an attic window and jumped onto the roof.
Connecticut officials are looking into potential changes in state law after a man was allegedly held captive by his stepmother for 20 years.
New photos show a first look inside the Waterbury, Connecticut home where a man claims his stepmother held him captive for two decades.
We're getting a closer look inside a house of horrors, where a man claims he was held captive for two decades by his stepmother. CBS News New York's John Dias has the latest.
Kimberly Sullivan entered a not guilty plea after Waterbury Police arrested her for allegedly imprisoning her stepson for 20 years.
Kimberly Sullivan, the Connecticut woman accused of holding her stepson captive for 20 years, will be back in court Friday morning.
Prosecutors want to modify the bail for Kimberly Sullivan, the Connecticut woman accused of imprisoning her stepson for 20 years.
A 12-year-old student faces a hate crime charge for her alleged involvement in an attack on Muslim sisters at their Connecticut middle school.
Video shows the moments firefighters responded to a fire at a home in Waterbury, Connecticut, where authorities say a man was held captive for 20 years.
Connecticut is going all in on its claim to be the pizza capital of America, cooking up a guide to the 100 best pizzerias in a state that has a lot of them. CBS News New York's Tony Aiello headed up to New Haven to sample the pizza pride.
Police in Connecticut are calling it one of the most inhumane crimes they've ever seen: 56-year-old Kimberly Sullivan is accused of imprisoning her stepson for 20 years. She allegedly denied him medical and dental care, and fed him just enough to keep him alive. CBS News New York's Tony Aiello reports.
A Connecticut woman is accused of keeping her stepson captive for 20 years. It came to light after he started a fire and then asked first responders for help.
Could so-called "magic mushrooms" be the next drug to face decriminalization? Lawmakers in Connecticut are hearing the arguments.
Andrea Michelle Reyes was 23 months old when she was allegedly abducted from New Haven, Connecticut, by her non-custodial parent.
More than a dozen states, including New York, New Jersey and Connecticut, are challenging DOGE and the Trump administration. CBS News New York's Alice Gainer reports.
One of the victims killed in the Washington, D.C. plane crash is being remembered for his active volunteer work at a Connecticut dog shelter. CBS News New York's Tony Aiello reports.
After the devastating fires on the West Coast, we asked New Yorkers if they think our area is prepared for a natural disaster.
It happened Wednesday morning on Grand Avenue while officers were trying to serve a search warrant. Police say the suspect fired at officers and was shot and killed.
A newly engaged Yale graduate student is gunned down by an unknown attacker after a fender bender. Was it extreme road rage or was he targeted? "48 Hours" correspondent Anne-Marie Green reports.
Amid climate change and growing severe weather incidents, Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont wants to make the state more resilient.
A Connecticut family has an extra special reason to celebrate this holiday season. A 36-year-old father just got the new heart he's been waiting months for.
Snow started falling across the region Friday, the first of two First Alert Weather Days this weekend.
A gunman killed six adults and 20 students at the Newtown, Connecticut elementary school on Dec. 14, 2012.
Officials said the man was shot at least once in the torso and was in serious but stable condition.
Trey Smack kicked a 26-yard field goal in overtime and the Packers snapped a six-game skid with a 20-17 victory over the Jets on Sunday.
Longtime NFL executive Ernie Accorsi, who built the New York Giants core that won the Super Bowl twice after his retirement has died. He was 84.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani and President Trump have met at least twice since Mamdani was elected last year.
On this "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" broadcast, Reps. Ro Khanna and Maria Elvira Salazar join Margaret Brennan.
Trey Smack kicked a 26-yard field goal in overtime and the Packers snapped a six-game skid with a 20-17 victory over the Jets on Sunday.
Longtime NFL executive Ernie Accorsi, who built the New York Giants core that won the Super Bowl twice after his retirement has died. He was 84.
A vigil was held in the East Village on Saturday night for the teenager killed in a collision between a Citi Bike and a truck.
A woman has been arrested in connection to an attempted kidnapping in Brooklyn.
Crews battled a four-alarm fire at a Brooklyn restaurant Saturday.
The Beardsley Zoo in Bridgeport announced it welcomed its first-ever red panda cub, marking an important achievement for the endangered species.
New York City and the surrounding area are dealing with an all-around gloomy Sunday.
Fire departments were hard at work in Paterson, New Jersey, and Fairfield County, Connecticut, due to flash flooding on Sunday morning.
Rainy weather makes a return to the New York City area this weekend.
After a week filled with periods of storminess and high humidity, a calmer and drier weather pattern is settling in for the holiday weekend.
Trey Smack kicked a 26-yard field goal in overtime and the Packers snapped a six-game skid with a 20-17 victory over the Jets on Sunday.
Longtime NFL executive Ernie Accorsi, who built the New York Giants core that won the Super Bowl twice after his retirement has died. He was 84.
Ahead of the beatification of Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen on Sept. 24, the Cathedral Basilica of the Sacred Heart in Newark, New Jersey, will be displaying items from his life and work.
The suspect has been identified in a deadly shooting that happened outside a Wawa location in Toms River on Friday.
The Democratic congressman has partnered with Republican New York Rep. Mike Lawler to introduce the Stop Rogue AI Act.
CBS News New York's John Elliott reports from the Brain Aneurysm Foundation Long Island Run/Walk at Jones Beach State Park on Sept. 19, 2026.
The ground beneath a Long Island woman opened up, swallowing her into the earth below.
The ground beneath a Long Island woman opened up, swallowing her into the earth below. CBS News New York's Jennifer McLogan reports.
Racing returned to Belmont Park Friday afternoon, more than three years after the iconic Long Island track was shut down for renovations. The redevelopment cost $450 million. CBS News New York's Carolyn Gusoff reports.
Racing returns to Belmont Park on Friday, more than three years after the iconic Long Island track was shut down for renovations.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani and President Trump have met at least twice since Mamdani was elected last year.
On this "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" broadcast, Reps. Ro Khanna and Maria Elvira Salazar join Margaret Brennan.
President Trump said that he has agreed to convert plans for a massive triumphal arch into a "top grade Military Complex," equipped with snipers and drone storage.
The Democratic congressman has partnered with Republican New York Rep. Mike Lawler to introduce the Stop Rogue AI Act.
In a Truth Social post, Mr. Trump called fears around artificial intelligence possibly becoming a superintelligence that could pose a threat to human existence a hoax.
NYU Langone has reached an agreement with the Justice Department to end gender-affirming care for minors.
A second person has died in the Legionnaires' disease cluster in the South Bronx.
Some people in Keyport, New Jersey, claim the site of a former aircraft manufacturing plant is to blame for a growing number of cancer diagnoses, but the state says otherwise.
Affordable Care Act recipients in 30 states are set to receive the $500 checks starting in October. Here's why.
One person has died and a total of five people have been sickened by Legionnaires' disease in the Bronx.
Duncan Sheik died on Thursday night, his family said.
A truck driver who spent two decades building a massive scale model of his native New York City was delighted when it went viral on TikTok.
The Feast of San Gennaro is filling New York City's Little Italy with faith, music, games and many treats starting Thursday.
The iconic Peanuts character Snoopy is getting a new look for the 100th Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City.
Aaron Rowe, Beoga, Lukas Graham and Finneas all released statements Tuesday on Instagram saying they were withdrawing from Ed Sheeran's tour.
Trey Smack kicked a 26-yard field goal in overtime and the Packers snapped a six-game skid with a 20-17 victory over the Jets on Sunday.
Longtime NFL executive Ernie Accorsi, who built the New York Giants core that won the Super Bowl twice after his retirement has died. He was 84.
Pavin Smith hit a two-run homer in the ninth inning to lift the Diamondbacks over the Yankees 5-3 on Saturday night.
New York again prevented the Philadelphia Phillies from gaining ground in the NL wild card race with a 10-3 win Saturday.
The Yankees used a five-run first inning to take control early and beat the Diamondbacks 9-2 on Friday night.
Neighbors have been waiting since 2021 for the bridge over the Belt Parkway to be rebuilt and reconnect Bath Beach with the waterfront.
The People's Theatre now has its first permanent home in more than 15 years, thanks to help from theater legends from the neighborhood, like Lin-Manuel Miranda.
Brooklyn Greenway Initiative's 1.8-acre native plant sanctuary marks 10 years at a site where historians believe hundreds of human remains still lie
At a Bay Ridge school, students who were born years after the attacks are learning about Sept. 11 through the stories of parents, teachers and first responders who lived through it.
Former Mets players from the 2001 season were at Ladder 25 on the Upper West Side on Tuesday.
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.
Accorsi was a general manager for three teams, but it was with the Giants where his career found the ultimate success. CBS News New York's Steve Overmyer has more on Accorsi's career.
The news comes as the funding for his oldest son's wedding festivities have come under scrutiny. CBS News New York's Aaron Navarro has the latest.
CBS News New York's Rob Flaks has more on what the two plan to discuss.
Among the world leaders scheduled to speak is Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. CBS News New York's Christine Sloan reports.
The main is said to be in serious but stable condition at the hospital. Police haven't revealed many details about what led up to the shooting. CBS News New York's Allen Devlin reports.
