Judge Exonerates Muhammad Aziz And Kahlil Islam, Who Were Convicted Of Assassinating Malcolm X In 1965
Both men served more than two decades in prison for a crime they did not commit. They were exonerated after a 22-month investigation.
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Muhammad Aziz, Khalil Islam To Be Exonerated In 1965 Murder Of Malcolm X
Muhammad Aziz, Khalil Islam, and a man later known as Thomas Hagan were convicted of murder the next year and sentenced to life in prison.
Exodus Center For Trauma Innovation Opens In East Harlem
Founders say the center will promote trauma healing, particularly for members of the community who historically have been affected by violence and lacked access to services.
Alvin Bragg Elected As Manhattan's First Black District Attorney
Bragg will only be the fourth Manhattan district attorney elected in the last 80 years, and he's the first African-American in that role.
Police Expert Says Recent Rash Of Shocking Gun Crimes May Require New York City To Rethink Its Street Safety Strategy
Police have arrested a West Side doorman and three out-of-state accomplices on charges of selling an arsenal of 80 weapons on the streets of Manhattan while numerous gun violence cases stun the city.
Manhattan DA Announces Charges Against 15 In Fake COVID-19 Vaccination Card Conspiracy
The phony cards were allegedly sold over Instagram, and the buyers are believed to be front-line and essential workers.
8 Alleged Gang Members Charged In Sophisticated Financial Crime Spree Targeting, Among Others, Uber And Lyft Drivers
Aaron Heredia, 21, was escorted into a Manhattan courtroom Tuesday to answer multiple charges in what prosecutors say was a wave of gang-related financial and violent crimes.
Crowded Field Of Contenders Seeks To Succeed Cyrus Vance, Jr. As Manhattan District Attorney
The DA is a huge position, with not only implications for the rich and powerful, but also everyday New Yorkers, deciding which crimes to prosecute.
'Today's Verdict Is Not The End': Tri-State Area Officials React To Derek Chauvin's Conviction In George Floyd's Death
Chauvin on Tuesday afternoon was found guilty of second-degree unintentional murder, third-degree murder and second-degree manslaughter.
Judge Clears Way For Manhattan DA To Get Trump Tax Records
The ruling echoes the judge's prior decision in the case, which was upheld by the U.S. Supreme Court in July.
Manhattan DA Seeking President Trump's Tax Returns Cites Probe Into Reports Of 'Protracted Criminal Conduct' At Trump Organization
A Manhattan prosecutor trying to get President Donald Trump's tax returns told a judge Monday that he was justified in demanding them.
U.S. Supreme Court: Manhattan DA Can Review Trump's Tax Returns
The court ruled 7-2 in a case in which it heard arguments by telephone in May because of the coronavirus pandemic.
NYPD: 14-Year-Old Arrested, Indicted In Murder Of Tessa Majors
Tessa Majors, 18, was stabbed multiple times in Morningside Park on Dec. 11.
Due To Overwhelming Workload, Manhattan DA Considering Not Prosecuting Certain Cases
There may end up being a startling and some say worrisome consequence of New York's controversial criminal justice reform laws.
Judge Rejects Trump's Challenge To Release Of His Tax Returns
Trump's lawyers have said the investigation is politically motivated and that the quest for his tax records should be stopped because he is immune from any criminal probe as long as he is president.
President Trump Sues Manhattan District Attorney To Block Release Of His Tax Returns
Trump's attorneys filed a lawsuit against Manhattan District Attorney Cyrus R. Vance Jr., who recently subpoenaed the president's accounting firm for eight years of his state and federal returns
Paul Manafort Indicted In New York After Being Sentenced To A Total Of 7.5 Years
Prosecutors in New York brought state charges Wednesday against former Trump campaign chairman Paul Manafort — a move that appeared at least partly designed to guard against the possibility that President Donald Trump could pardon him.
With New York Cash, Feds Test 100K Rape Kits And Arrest 1K
It's estimated that another 155,000 or more sex assault evidence kits still await testing, and thousands of results have yet to be linked to suspects.
Manhattan DA Tosses Part Of Sex Assault Case Against Harvey Weinstein
The 66-year-old disgraced Hollywood mogul still faces several charges, stemming from allegations he raped a woman in 2013 and forcibly performed a sex act on another in 2006.
Pair Wrongly Convicted Of Raping Woman In Central Park To Be Freed
A Manhattan court recognized that neither Gregory Counts nor Vandyke Perry committed the crime they were convicted of back in 1991.
'This Behavior Must End:' Gov. Cuomo Orders Review Of 2015 Weinstein Case
The directive came just hours after Time's Up, an initiative started by a powerhouse group of women in Hollywood to fight systemic sexual harassment, called on Cuomo to investigate.
De Blasio, O'Neill Slam Manhattan DA Vance's Plan To End Most Turnstile Jumping Prosecutions
Mayor Bill de Blasio and police Commissioner James O'Neill do not like Manhattan District Attorney Cyrus Vance's decision not to prosecute most subway turnstile jumpers.
Manhattan DA Says He Won't Prosecute Most Turnstile Jumpers
Subway turnstile jumping will no longer mean going to jail -- at least in Manhattan.
DA Vance On Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act: 'It's Ridiculous'
The bill, which has already passed the House of Representatives, would force all 50 states to honor concealed carry permits from other states.
House Passes Bill That Would Validate Concealed Carry Permits Across State Lines
The House passed a bill that would treat a permit to carry a concealed weapon like a driver's license, making it valid across state lines.
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Brooklyn Half Marathon runner dies, 16 hospitalized
Police say the victim, a man in his 30s, was unresponsive when they arrived.
2 rescued after personal watercraft accident in Manhattan
Many of the details remain unclear, and police say the investigation is ongoing.
First Alert Weather: Red Alert due to heat, storm chance
Our CBS2 Weather Team has issued a Red Alert for Sunday due to another day of extreme heat and a chance of storms.
Long Branch enacts curfew after "large scale event"
Long Branch Police told CBS2 they are under a state of emergency.
Police: Teen missing in N.J. after swimming in reservoir
Officials say a group of teenagers were swimming in the Great Notch Reservoir in Woodland Park on Saturday.
Suspect wanted in 11-year-old's death wanted for robberies
Police continue to look for 18-year-old Omar Bojang.
Upper West Side bakery Patisserie Margot closes its doors
Paying the same lease rent amount now is no longer possible.
Jif recalling peanut butter over salmonella concerns
The CDC says 14 people in 12 states, including New York, have reported illnesses connected to the outbreak.
ESB lit in honor of Notorious B.I.G.'s 50th birthday
The Empire State Building was lit up red and white to mark what would have been his 50th birthday.
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2 rescued after personal watercraft accident in Manhattan
Many of the details remain unclear, and police say the investigation is ongoing.
Upper West Side bakery Patisserie Margot closes its doors
Paying the same lease rent amount now is no longer possible.
ESB lit in honor of Notorious B.I.G.'s 50th birthday
The Empire State Building was lit up red and white to mark what would have been his 50th birthday.
Police: Man found fatally shot in Queens
There was a shooting just before 3 p.m. Saturday in a building within the LeFrak City complex in Corona, Queens.
Hundreds attend Turkish-American Day Parade in Manhattan
The parade returned to the streets this year after a two year break due to the pandemic.
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Connecticut families can apply for child tax rebate as of June 1
The maximum rebate is $250 for up to three children.
Some Skittles, Starburst and Life Savers gummies recalled
Company Mars Wrigley says there's a chance some of those items may have been contaminated with thin metal strands.
President Biden urges local leaders to invest in public safety
The pandemic relief fund passed by Democrats provides $350 billion directly to cities, counties and states.
Baby formula shortage hitting Tri-State Area families hard
Formula is more than 40 percent out of stock in New York, New Jersey, Connecticut and 27 other states.
Experts predict active hurricane season ahead
A typical year generates about 14 named storms. Experts are forecasting anywhere from 17-19 named storms this year.
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Police: Teen missing in N.J. after swimming in reservoir
Officials say a group of teenagers were swimming in the Great Notch Reservoir in Woodland Park on Saturday.
Long Branch enacts curfew after "large scale event"
Long Branch Police told CBS2 they are under a state of emergency.
Fight at Garden State Mall food court causes panic
Witnesses told CBS2 they saw people running and assumed it could be something much worse.
Caught on camera: Bear snatches bird feeder in N.J. yard
Authorities remind homeowners that bears are attracted by the smell of food.
N.J. teacher wins book pitch competition with personal story
Generations of students have heard Daniel Gill's story.
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Stifling forecast, but ocean still too cold to swim safely
Saturday could be downright dangerous with a combination of hot temperatures, ocean riptides and no lifeguards.
Marines name Toys for Tots drive after Lazar LaPenna
Lazar died two days after his 10th birthday, suffering an epileptic seizure during a Little League game.
U.S. Marshals Service rounds up fugitives on Long Island
It was an operation that closed 200 cases and executed 116 arrests, of which 69 involved gang members.
Pets rescued in illegal breeding bust on Long Island
Another place in Deer Park was also raided. The investigation started after complaints over multiple code violations.
Nonprofit uses art to brighten L.I. treatment centers & more
For 25 years, the nonprofit has splashed walls of burn units, treatment centers and special needs camps.
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Congressional candidates seek seat in redrawn 10th district
The new maps were approved late Friday.
New York judge approves new congressional maps
The new map still leaves in place the new 12th District in Manhattan, which will result in longtime Reps. Jerry Nadler and Carolyn Maloney running against each other.
Former Mayor Bill de Blasio running for Congress
He said Friday he plans to run for Congress in the redrawn 10th District that includes his address in western Brooklyn and part of Manhattan.
Mayor Adams tests subway weapons detection technology at City Hall
CBS2's Marcia Kramer experienced firsthand Thursday how effective the scanning system can be.
Biden offers "strong support" for Sweden and Finland's NATO bids
"I am proud to assure them that they have the full, total, complete backing of the United States of America," the president said.
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NYC Health Dept.: 1 "presumptive positive" case of monkeypox
The New York City health department sent out an alert to all medical providers about monkeypox Friday after confirming one person tested positive for Orthopoxvirus, which is the family of viruses monkeypox belongs to.
NYC patient being treated for presumptive positive case of monkeypox
New York City's health department says a patient is being treated for a presumptive positive case of monkeypox. The CDC still has to confirm the case with its own testing.
Possible monkeypox case under investigation in NYC
The World Health Organization says monkeypox has been reported in 11 countries that don't normally have the disease, including the United States. There are about 80 confirmed cases, and there's a possible case in New York City. CBS2's Jenna DeAngelis has what you need to know.
Baby formula shortage taking physical toll on some mothers
According to health experts, it's not a goal most women are able to achieve.
East Harlem's Support and Connection Center is changing lives
The Support and Connection Center, the only mental health care center of its kind in the city, opened in East Harlem back in 2020 to address substance abuse and mental illness. CBS2's Jessi Mitchell shows us how the center is changing lives.
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ESB lit in honor of Notorious B.I.G.'s 50th birthday
The Empire State Building was lit up red and white to mark what would have been his 50th birthday.
Biggest names in hip-hop mark Notorious BIG's 50th birthday
Dozens of music industry heavy hitters stepped out for Biggie Smalls.
CBS2's Maurice DuBois appears on "Desus & Mero" on Showtime
When CBS2's Maurice DuBois got a call from comedy show "Desus & Mero" on Showtime to a guest on their show, he had no idea what he'd be walking into.
Stevie Wonder celebrates 72nd birthday at "MJ the Musical"
The cast of "MJ the Musical" paid tribute to another music legend in the audience Thursday night.
New York City marks late rapper Biggie Smalls' 50th birthday
Brooklyn-born rapper Christopher Wallace was murdered at age 24. The case remains unsolved.
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Serven's 2 HRs lift Rockies over Mets for DH split
In the opener, Starling Marte homered in his return to the lineup as the Mets rolled to a 5-1 victory.
Yankees' win overshadowed by accusations of racism
Donaldson said that in the first inning, "I called him Jackie."
Rangers fall, Hurricanes take 2-0 series lead
The Rangers have managed one goal in the first two games.
Yankees-White Sox postponed, doubleheader Sunday
The rainout buys the Yankees an extra day to sort out their banged-up bullpen.
Winter storm wipes out Mets-Rockies opener
The forecast calls for 3 to 5 inches of snow at Coors Field.
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'The melting pot starts' at Kalustyan's in Midtown
For hard-to-find flavors from faraway continents, professional chefs and home cooks flock to a specialty food store founded in 1944.
The Best Goodie Bag: A Valley Stream 'cakery' where everyone is family
Multiple generations are working side-by-side to pursue a dream they didn't know they had.
At Di Palo's in Little Italy, fresh mozzarella is the family legacy
"When you can say you've kept a customer, a loyal customer, for 60, 70, 80 years, through the generations, then you know that you've had a successful business," co-owner Lou Di Palo told CBS2's Elle McLogan.
Family tradition is tightly woven at Mendel Goldberg Fabrics on the Lower East Side
"I walk in here every day, and I feel the legacy of my family," fourth-generation owner Alice Goldberg told CBS2's Elle McLogan.
At Dumbo's record shop Legacy, the collection is personal
"It doesn't really matter who you are. You're welcome here," co-owner Victorious De Costa told CBS2's Elle McLogan.
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Buffalo shooting: 10 killed, 3 injured at supermarket
Ten people were killed and three were injured in a mass shooting at a Buffalo supermarket on May 14, 2022.
2022 Met Gala Red Carpet
This year's theme is Gilded Glamour, and the stars are dripping in opulence.
2022 Mets home opener
The Mets unveiled the long-awaited Tom Seaver statue before their sold-out home opener at Citi Field on April 15, 2022.
23 injured in subway shooting, smoke bomb attack
Nearly two dozen people were injured in a shooting and smoke bomb attack aboard a Brooklyn subway Tuesday.
2022 Yankees Opening Day
The Yankees opened the 2022 season with a walk-off win in extra innings against the Boston Red Sox.
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First Alert Forecast: CBS2 5/21 Nightly Weather at 11PM
CBS2's Vanessa Murdock has your weather forecast for May 21 at 11 p.m.
Doctors urge Tri-State Area residents to stay safe in extreme heat
Saturday's extreme heat brought people out to the beach and the park, but as CBS2's Leah Mishkin reports, doctors warn in these high temperatures, you have to take precautions.
Runner dies after crossing finish line at Brooklyn Half Marathon
A runner died after crossing the finish line at the Brooklyn Half Marathon on Saturday, and several other people were hospitalized; CBS2's Alice Gainer reports.
Long Branch enacts curfew after "large scale event"
A curfew went into effect in Long Branch on Saturday night. The Monmouth County sheriff's office says that it's in response to a large scale event.
15-year-old swimmer missing in Great Notch Reservoir in N.J.
Police say a teenager is missing after going swimming in Passaic County.
