Cartel leader could face death penalty in DEA killing
Federal prosecutors are considering seeking the death penalty against Rafael Caro-Quintero in a sprawling case that involves the 1985 killing of a U.S. DEA agent.
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Federal prosecutors are considering seeking the death penalty against Rafael Caro-Quintero in a sprawling case that involves the 1985 killing of a U.S. DEA agent.
Three postal workers are facing charges after they allegedly dragged an unconcious colleague into a mail truck and one tried to rape her.
Police are searching for the gunman who killed a 16-year-old boy right after he got off an MTA bus Wednesday afternoon. CBS News New York's Elijah Westbrook reports.
Police are searching for three suspects following the attempted abduction caught on camera Sunday in the Parkchester section. CBS News New York's Adi Guajardo reports.
Opening statements began Monday in the federal bribery trial of Nadine Menendez, the wife of convicted former Sen. Bob Menendez. CBS News New York's Allen Devlin reports from the courthouse.
The Texas man allegedly asked jail staff if he would be "charged with what's in my stomach."
As we await the next court date for accused UnitedHealthcare CEO killer Luigi Mangione, his lawyers are claiming police officers violated his rights while arresting him in Pennsylvania. Law Enforcement Expert Richard Esposito breaks down those claims and how the allegations could impact his case here in New York.
Nadine Menendez, the wife of former U.S. Sen. Bob Menendez, faces trial on federal corruption charges. CBS News New York's Adi Gaujardo reports.
The missing woman's body was found Thursday inside a suitcase in Yonkers, sources say. CBS News New York's John Dias has the latest on the search for her killer.
Amanda Davila was sentenced to three years on child endangerment charges in the July 2023 death of 6-year-old Fajr Williams. CBS News New York's Christine Sloan reports from the courthouse.
New Jersey school bus aide Amanda Davila was sentenced Friday in the death of 6-year-old Fajr Williams.
The woman's ex-boyfriend is now a person of interest after her body was found stuffed inside a suitcase, sources say. CBS News New York's Elijah Westbrook has the details.
The judge has appointed an outside attorney to argue before the court over the Justice Department's request to drop the federal charges against Adams.
Samuel Miele pleaded guilty to one count of wire fraud back in November 2023 and admitted impersonating a high-ranking congressional aide while raising money for Santos' campaign.
Amanda Davila faces up to a decade in prison for the death of 6-year-old Fajr Williams in 2023.
Police say an armed suspect was killed after pointing a weapon at officers outside a Home Depot on Staten Island. CBS News New York's Natalie Duddridge reports from the scene.
NYPD officers fired on a man with a gun in the parking lot of a Home Depot on Staten Island, police say.
The man accused in a shocking Manhattan stabbing spree that left three people dead, is expected in court Thursday. CBS News New York's Elijah Westbrook reports.
Seven people accused of killing a 24-year-old man in upstate New York subjected him to weeks of torture that included sexual assault, forcing him to eat feces and pouring bleach on him, prosecutors said Wednesday.
Two Queens residents are facing charges for allegedly stealing and re-selling more than 900 tickets, many for Taylor Swift's Eras Tour.
Rafael Caro Quintero, wanted for the notorious killing of a U.S. DEA agent in Mexico, faces arraignment Friday in New York City. CBS News New York's Alice Gainer reports from Brooklyn Federal Court.
Suspected Gilgo Beach serial killer Rex Heuermann was back in court Tuesday morning for a pre-trial hearing on Long Island. CBS News New York's Carolyn Gusoff reports from Riverhead.
A New Jersey man has been charged with first-degree murder in the death of his brother, who was a former University of Michigan soccer player.
Gilgo Beach murders suspect Rex Heuermann is due in court Tuesday for a pre-trial hearing on Long Island.
Anthony Quesen is being held in the Allegheny County Jail on homicide charges from October 2024.
A man pretending to be a utility worker was arrested for brandishing a gun, grabbing a woman's neck and taking her purse, the NYPD said.
Sgt. Angel Rampersad was a 28-year-old from Ozone Park who died in an Iranian attack on an air base.
Nicolás Maduro will return to a New York courtroom as his lawyers continue their objections to the U.S. military action that snatched Venezuela's president from power.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani conceded late Tuesday that the city does not have the authority to arrest Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
The New York Mets blanked the Milwaukee Brewers 4-0 on Tuesday night.
A man pretending to be a utility worker was arrested for brandishing a gun, grabbing a woman's neck and taking her purse, the NYPD said.
Sgt. Angel Rampersad was a 28-year-old from Ozone Park who died in an Iranian attack on an air base.
Nicolás Maduro will return to a New York courtroom as his lawyers continue their objections to the U.S. military action that snatched Venezuela's president from power.
Andrew Arrabaca, the U.S. Army veteran arrested after allegedly shooting off a pellet gun and setting a fire outside 26 Federal Plaza, was in court Tuesday afternoon.
Tuesday's storms flooded roads and brought down trees across New York City and its suburbs.
Severe weather impacted the entire region on Tuesday, with watches and warnings throughout the CBS News New York viewing area.
Stormy weather will return to the New York City area Tuesday after a brief reprieve.
Storms brought flooding rains, damaging winds, hail and lightning to New York and New Jersey on Saturday.
While the air quality is improving, haze still lingers as New Yorkers brace for upcoming rain and possibly severe storms Saturday.
A tornado warning was issued in parts of New Jersey on Thursday evening.
There were two confirmed tornadoes in northern New Jersey on Tuesday.
Severe weather impacted the entire region on Tuesday, with watches and warnings throughout the CBS News New York viewing area.
There have been major developments in the case of a social media influencer who was gunned down last summer on the Cross County Parkway in Westchester.
Two young children were killed during the crash in Barnegat Bay between Berkeley Township and Seaside Heights on Sunday night.
Madonna, Justin Bieber, BTS and Shakira each brought a bit of one of their hits to the World Cup's first halftime show in a whirlwind performance Sunday that also squeezed in Burna Boy, Ted Lasso and many Muppets.
An electrical transformer caught fire outside the Nassau County Court Building on Long Island on Tuesday.
There was a special celebration at Long Island Children's Hospital on Tuesday for two facility dogs who bring comfort to young patients. CBS News New York's John Dias reports.
Studies show older adults are among the safest drivers on the road, but crashes involving seniors are on the rise.
Severe weather impacted the entire region on Tuesday, with watches and warnings throughout the CBS News New York viewing area.
Matthew Smith, 21, pleaded guilty to driving drunk and crashing his pickup truck into Patricia Espinosa's car, killing her.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani conceded late Tuesday that the city does not have the authority to arrest Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
Despite promises of action from Mayor Zohran Mamdani, the blocks-long homeless encampments on the West Side of Manhattan continue to stir controversy.
An attorney representing an Upper East Side woman whose husband just died from Legionnaires' disease is planning to take legal action.
New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill said a preliminary analysis showed that fewer than 400 of the people registered that way went on to cast ballots.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani is doubling down on his promise to arrest Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu when he arrives for the United Nations General Assembly in a few weeks.
Thirty-four cooling towers at 33 buildings on the Upper East Side tested positive for live Legionella bacteria, the New York City Health Department announced Tuesday.
An attorney representing an Upper East Side woman whose husband just died from Legionnaires' disease is planning to take legal action.
Studies show older adults are among the safest drivers on the road, but crashes involving seniors are on the rise.
For the third day in a row, the NYC Health Department has announced a death in the Upper East Side Legionnaires' disease cluster.
A second death has been reported in connection to the Legionnaires' disease cluster on the Upper East Side, health officials said Saturday.
Madonna, Justin Bieber, BTS and Shakira each brought a bit of one of their hits to the World Cup's first halftime show in a whirlwind performance Sunday that also squeezed in Burna Boy, Ted Lasso and many Muppets.
Brenda Fricker won an Academy Award for 1989's "My Left Foot," played the Pigeon Lady in "Home Alone 2" and appeared in "A Time to Kill" and "So I Married an Axe Murderer."
New Zealand actor Sam Neill, known for "Jurassic Park" and "The Piano," died Monday at 78, his family says.
The final show of Jay-Z's anniversary concert series at Yankee Stadium was delayed for hours after hundreds of ticketless fans flooded the gates and breached security, according to officials.
Jay-Z and some very special guests took over Yankee Stadium on Friday night, performing to a sold-out crowd.
The New York Mets blanked the Milwaukee Brewers 4-0 on Tuesday night.
Jazz Chisholm Jr. homered in consecutive at-bats against All-Star Braxton Ashcraft and drove in five runs, powering the Yankees to an 8-5 victory over the Pirates on Monday night.
Cooper Pratt hit his first major league homer to help spoil Freddy Peralta's return to Milwaukee as the Brewers defeated the Mets 8-3 on Monday night.
Five Yankees pitchers combined on a four-hitter as New York edged the Dodgers 2-1 to split their day-night doubleheader Sunday.
The New York Mets won a series in Philadelphia for the first time in nearly four years, beating the Phillies 6-1 on Sunday.
A specialized program from God's Love We Deliver is serving nearly 400 veterans with medically tailored meals, while helping combat isolation and ease the challenges of life after military service.
The Newtown Creek Alliance community science project gives students hands-on experience monitoring the health of one of the most polluted waterways in the U.S.
The FIFA World Cup is delivering a business boost for many bars and restaurants across New York City, but not every industry is seeing the same payoff.
Two Upper West Side children went on a mission to visit 40 playgrounds in one day, hoping to set a record.
Eddie Palmieri, the East Harlem legend who revolutionized Latin music, now has a street renamed in his honor.
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.
The city's only casino-hotel will break ground on phase two of the expansion as officials show off new renderings of the project.
Thirty-four cooling towers at 33 buildings on the Upper East Side tested positive for live Legionella bacteria, which comes as the fifth confirmed death was reported. CBS News New York's Elijah Westbrook reports.
Award-winning journalist and CBS contributor Norah O'Donnell talked about her new podcast "Healthful" that launched Wednesday.
A hearing is set for noon in the case of the ousted Venezuelan leader who is facing drug and weapons charges.
Three people were hospitalized after a slashing incident just before 11:40 p.m. Tuesday night on West 50th Street near Ninth Avenue.
