
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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Both men served more than two decades in prison for a crime they did not commit. They were exonerated after a 22-month investigation.
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.
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.
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 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.
The phony cards were allegedly sold over Instagram, and the buyers are believed to be front-line and essential workers.
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.
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.
Chauvin on Tuesday afternoon was found guilty of second-degree unintentional murder, third-degree murder and second-degree manslaughter.
The ruling echoes the judge's prior decision in the case, which was upheld by the U.S. Supreme Court in July.
A Manhattan prosecutor trying to get President Donald Trump's tax returns told a judge Monday that he was justified in demanding them.
The court ruled 7-2 in a case in which it heard arguments by telephone in May because of the coronavirus pandemic.
Tessa Majors, 18, was stabbed multiple times in Morningside Park on Dec. 11.
There may end up being a startling and some say worrisome consequence of New York's controversial criminal justice reform laws.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
A Manhattan court recognized that neither Gregory Counts nor Vandyke Perry committed the crime they were convicted of back in 1991.
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.
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.
Subway turnstile jumping will no longer mean going to jail -- at least in Manhattan.
The bill, which has already passed the House of Representatives, would force all 50 states to honor concealed carry permits from other states.
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.
Doctors say this is typically a time when respiratory viruses start to spread.
New York Department of Transportation says Regency Transportation was on the list because of failed inspections.
The house is in a sad state, and neighbors say the situation really stinks.
A judge threw out the case against ex-Philadelphia police officer Mark Dial in the death of Eddie Irizarry on Tuesday.
Thanks to a radio station, a law firm and a nonprofit coming together, more people are getting the help they need.
Doctors say this is typically a time when respiratory viruses start to spread.
New York Department of Transportation says Regency Transportation was on the list because of failed inspections.
The house is in a sad state, and neighbors say the situation really stinks.
Thanks to a radio station, a law firm and a nonprofit coming together, more people are getting the help they need.
Congress was in crisis mode Tuesday, trying to pass four short-term spending bills to keep some parts open.
We're in for another breezy day with lingering drizzle and highs in the low 60s.
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.
As Ophelia slowly moves north, effects will still be felt across our area through Sunday.
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.
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.
Congress was in crisis mode Tuesday, trying to pass four short-term spending bills to keep some parts open.
Booker released a statement Tuesday morning, a day after Menendez spoke publicly about the claims against him.
We're in for another breezy day with lingering drizzle and highs in the low 60s.
Starting Monday, anyone can go to COVIDtests.gov to order up to four free at-home COVID tests per household.
Menendez has said the claims are false and he will not step down from Congress.
Thanks to a radio station, a law firm and a nonprofit coming together, more people are getting the help they need.
Two adults were killed and five students were critically injured in last week's crash in Orange County.
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.
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.
Trip chaperone Beatrice Ferrari and band leader Gina Pellettiere died when the coach bus overturned on I-84.
Congress was in crisis mode Tuesday, trying to pass four short-term spending bills to keep some parts open.
"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.
The shelter at St. John Villa Academy, located in a mostly residential neighborhood, has been the site of constant protest.
President Biden said the UAW "saved the auto industry back in 2008," and should reap the benefits of profits now.
Booker released a statement Tuesday morning, a day after Menendez spoke publicly about the claims against him.
Americans still have ways to get vaccinated against COVID-19 at no out-of-pocket cost. Here's what to know.
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.
Starting Monday, anyone can go to COVIDtests.gov to order up to four free at-home COVID tests per household.
The new CDC campaign to back the shots is called "Wild to Mild."
When you hear about menopause, we often think of women. But hormonal changes can also affect men as they age.
Through longer weekly episodes, "Survivor" will take a deeper dive into the players' stories as they're stranded on the stunning islands of Fiji.
The movie features a mostly Latino cast, Latino writers and a Latino director, carving a major milestone in Hollywood history.
David McCallum died Monday of natural causes.
NBC's "The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon" and ABC's "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" could return to the air as soon as early October.
Super Bowl LVIII will be at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas on Feb. 11, 2024.
With Monday's 6-4 win, New York finished 42-39 at Yankee Stadium, its poorest home record since 2014.
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 and Travis Kelce later walked out of Arrowhead Stadium together, further fueling to the speculation that they are dating.
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.
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.
Doctors say this is typically a time when respiratory viruses start to spread.
CBS New York first brought you exclusive video this summer showing multiple thefts on 23rd Avenue at 21st Street.
The NYCLU obtained this information through litigation against the NYPD.
In 1978, a Coast Guard helicopter on routine patrol found oil flowing into the Newtown Creek.
Studies show nearly half of South Asian people in the United States report experiencing gender-based violence.
Thousands of people flooded Union Square on Friday for a PlayStation giveaway promoted by livestreamer Kai Cenat.
A crane went up in flames high above Manhattan, then partially collapsed onto the street below.
The Grammy Award winning singer who graced the stage for generations died at the age of 96.
A suspect has been charged in connection with a long-unsolved string of killings known as the Gilgo Beach murders.
The 47th annual Macy's Fourth of July Fireworks Show lit up the skies over the East River on Tuesday night.
CBS New York's Lonnie Quinn says the skies will clear up over the next few days, but a rain chance returns on Friday.
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.
Doctors say this is typically a time when respiratory viruses start to spread. CBS New York's Shosh Bedrosian reports.
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.
The house is in a sad state, and neighbors say the situation really stinks. CBS New York's Tony Aiello reports.