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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Magic Johnson visits the Bronx, talks about importance of RSV vaccination
Doctors say this is typically a time when respiratory viruses start to spread.
Owner of bus that crashed upstate was on N.Y. unacceptable operator list
New York Department of Transportation says Regency Transportation was on the list because of failed inspections.
New Rochelle neighbors exasperated over "Swiss cheese" house
The house is in a sad state, and neighbors say the situation really stinks.
Charges refiled against ex-Philadelphia cop hours after judge tosses out case
A judge threw out the case against ex-Philadelphia police officer Mark Dial in the death of Eddie Irizarry on Tuesday.
L.I. radio station works with nonprofit to help Latino community
Thanks to a radio station, a law firm and a nonprofit coming together, more people are getting the help they need.
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Magic Johnson visits the Bronx, talks about importance of RSV vaccination
Doctors say this is typically a time when respiratory viruses start to spread.
Owner of bus that crashed upstate was on N.Y. unacceptable operator list
New York Department of Transportation says Regency Transportation was on the list because of failed inspections.
New Rochelle neighbors exasperated over "Swiss cheese" house
The house is in a sad state, and neighbors say the situation really stinks.
L.I. radio station works with nonprofit to help Latino community
Thanks to a radio station, a law firm and a nonprofit coming together, more people are getting the help they need.
With gov shutdown looming, Rep. Gottenheimer criticizes "far-right extremists"
Congress was in crisis mode Tuesday, trying to pass four short-term spending bills to keep some parts open.
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First Alert Weather: Cool and breezy with lingering rain showers
We're in for another breezy day with lingering drizzle and highs in the low 60s.
First Alert Forecast: Yellow Alert Sunday as Ophelia's remnants soak our area
While what Ophelia delivers won't be as intense as what was seen on Saturday, it's enough to warrant a Yellow Alert for all of Sunday.
Ophelia downgraded to Tropical Depression
As Ophelia slowly moves north, effects will still be felt across our area through Sunday.
First Alert Weather: Red Alert as Topical Storm Ophelia heads toward NYC
Friday we'll see increasing clouds ahead of the storm that will likely impact your Saturday plans. Stick with CBS New York for the latest forecast and weather alerts.
First Alert Weather: Another nice day, before rain moves back in
Today we'll see mostly sunshine and low humidity with temperatures in the low 70s, but our First Alert Weather team is tracking rain that could impact your weekend plans.
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With gov shutdown looming, Rep. Gottenheimer criticizes "far-right extremists"
Congress was in crisis mode Tuesday, trying to pass four short-term spending bills to keep some parts open.
Booker joins list of lawmakers calling for Menendez to resign
Booker released a statement Tuesday morning, a day after Menendez spoke publicly about the claims against him.
First Alert Weather: Cool and breezy with lingering rain showers
We're in for another breezy day with lingering drizzle and highs in the low 60s.
Free COVID tests available again ahead of expected fall and winter surge
Starting Monday, anyone can go to COVIDtests.gov to order up to four free at-home COVID tests per household.
Sen. Bob Menendez not stepping down after bribery indictment
Menendez has said the claims are false and he will not step down from Congress.
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L.I. radio station works with nonprofit to help Latino community
Thanks to a radio station, a law firm and a nonprofit coming together, more people are getting the help they need.
Long Island wearing green to support Farmingdale High School
Two adults were killed and five students were critically injured in last week's crash in Orange County.
First responders want "crash gate" to improve I-84 response times
The volunteer first responders average one call a week for incidents on I-84, but the nearest interstate entrance is 4 miles from the firehouse.
NYPD swears in Dr. Lynn O'Connor, first Black female police surgeon
O'Connor, the chief of colorectal surgery at Mercy Hospital on Long Island and a mother of one, comes from a law enforcement family and says service is in her blood.
Farmingdale remembers "pillars of the community" killed in bus crash
Trip chaperone Beatrice Ferrari and band leader Gina Pellettiere died when the coach bus overturned on I-84.
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With gov shutdown looming, Rep. Gottenheimer criticizes "far-right extremists"
Congress was in crisis mode Tuesday, trying to pass four short-term spending bills to keep some parts open.
Donald Trump and his company "repeatedly" violated fraud law, N.Y. judge rules
"The documents here clearly contain fraudulent valuations that defendants used in business," Judge Engoron wrote in his ruling, ordering Trump's New York business certificates canceled.
Judge rules asylum seeker shelter on Staten Island should close
The shelter at St. John Villa Academy, located in a mostly residential neighborhood, has been the site of constant protest.
Biden joins picket line with UAW workers in Michigan
President Biden said the UAW "saved the auto industry back in 2008," and should reap the benefits of profits now.
Booker joins list of lawmakers calling for Menendez to resign
Booker released a statement Tuesday morning, a day after Menendez spoke publicly about the claims against him.
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How to get the new COVID vaccine for free, with or without insurance
Americans still have ways to get vaccinated against COVID-19 at no out-of-pocket cost. Here's what to know.
NYPD swears in Dr. Lynn O'Connor, first Black female police surgeon
O'Connor, the chief of colorectal surgery at Mercy Hospital on Long Island and a mother of one, comes from a law enforcement family and says service is in her blood.
Free COVID tests available again ahead of expected fall and winter surge
Starting Monday, anyone can go to COVIDtests.gov to order up to four free at-home COVID tests per household.
CDC to avoid "scare tactic" in new effort to reset flu shot expectations
The new CDC campaign to back the shots is called "Wild to Mild."
On Call with Dr. Kumar: Have you heard of male menopause?
When you hear about menopause, we often think of women. But hormonal changes can also affect men as they age.
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"Survivor" returns for season 45 Wednesday, Sept. 27 at 8 p.m. ET
Through longer weekly episodes, "Survivor" will take a deeper dive into the players' stories as they're stranded on the stunning islands of Fiji.
"Blue Beetle" tells story of Latino superhero and his family
The movie features a mostly Latino cast, Latino writers and a Latino director, carving a major milestone in Hollywood history.
David McCallum, "NCIS" and "The Man from U.N.C.L.E." star, dies at age 90
David McCallum died Monday of natural causes.
End to writers' strike means some TV shows could return within days
NBC's "The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon" and ABC's "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" could return to the air as soon as early October.
Usher says Super Bowl performance is "going to be a celebration"
Super Bowl LVIII will be at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas on Feb. 11, 2024.
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Yankees overcome multiple deficits, defeat D-backs and take series
With Monday's 6-4 win, New York finished 42-39 at Yankee Stadium, its poorest home record since 2014.
Saleh says Zach Wilson will start vs. Chiefs despite struggles
Zach Wilson couldn't do much against the Patriots in a 15-10 loss that was filled with missed opportunities, not enough plays and plenty of boos.
Taylor Swift roots for Travis Kelce at Kansas City Chiefs game
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce later walked out of Arrowhead Stadium together, further fueling to the speculation that they are dating.
Yankees miss playoffs for first time since 2016 with windy 7-1 loss to Diamondbacks
The New York Yankees missed the playoffs for the first time since 2016, getting mathematically eliminated with a 7-1 loss Sunday to the Arizona Diamondbacks as Zac Gallen pitched six innings and got his 17th win.
Patriots beat Jets 15-10 to extend their winning streak to 15 straight over New York
Mac Jones threw a touchdown pass, Matt Judon had a late safety and the New England Patriots extended their winning streak over the New York Jets to 15 games with an ugly 15-10 victory.
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Magic Johnson visits the Bronx, talks about importance of RSV vaccination
Doctors say this is typically a time when respiratory viruses start to spread.
Mail theft continues in Astoria, leaving residents perplexed
CBS New York first brought you exclusive video this summer showing multiple thefts on 23rd Avenue at 21st Street.
NYPD data appears to show racial disparities in traffic stops
The NYCLU obtained this information through litigation against the NYPD.
Looking back 45 years after Greenpoint Oil Spill discovery
In 1978, a Coast Guard helicopter on routine patrol found oil flowing into the Newtown Creek.
Advocates help uplift South Asian abuse survivors in NYC
Studies show nearly half of South Asian people in the United States report experiencing gender-based violence.
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Photos: Crowd turns chaotic during Union Square giveaway
Thousands of people flooded Union Square on Friday for a PlayStation giveaway promoted by livestreamer Kai Cenat.
Photos: Crane catches fire, partially collapses in NYC
A crane went up in flames high above Manhattan, then partially collapsed onto the street below.
Tony Bennett, N.Y. native and music legend, through the years
The Grammy Award winning singer who graced the stage for generations died at the age of 96.
Inside the Gilgo Beach murders investigation
A suspect has been charged in connection with a long-unsolved string of killings known as the Gilgo Beach murders.
Macy's 4th of July fireworks show dazzles NYC skyline
The 47th annual Macy's Fourth of July Fireworks Show lit up the skies over the East River on Tuesday night.
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First Alert Weather: A brighter day on tap for Wednesday
CBS New York's Lonnie Quinn says the skies will clear up over the next few days, but a rain chance returns on Friday.
FDNY graduates nearly 150 probationary EMTs in Brooklyn ceremony
The 148 new grads include six veterans of the U.S. Armed Forces and four children of FDNY members who lost their lives in the line of duty or to 9/11-related illnesses. CBS New York's Hannah Kliger reports.
Magic Johnson visits the Bronx, talks about importance of RSV vaccination
Doctors say this is typically a time when respiratory viruses start to spread. CBS New York's Shosh Bedrosian reports.
CBS News Investigates: Car hacking
The computerized systems that make your car so convenient also make it an easier target for thieves. So much so, they're becoming experts at "car hacking." CBS New York's Ash-Har Quraishi reports.
New Rochelle neighbors exasperated over "Swiss cheese" house
The house is in a sad state, and neighbors say the situation really stinks. CBS New York's Tony Aiello reports.
