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Manhattan District Attorney Cyrus Vance on Thursday announced the indictments of Sylvester Vincent Carroll, 47, of Whitehouse Station, N.J., and Meceo McEaddy, 38, of Queens.
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Manhattan District Attorney Cyrus Vance on Thursday announced the indictments of Sylvester Vincent Carroll, 47, of Whitehouse Station, N.J., and Meceo McEaddy, 38, of Queens.
A two-year investigation dismantled one crew of the family, including a captain, two capos, a soldier and several associates, Manhattan District Attorney Cy Vance Jr. said.
Vincent George Jr. and Sr. were convicted of money laundering and promoting prostitution and still face significant jail time.
Elliot Morales, 33, pleaded not guilty to murder as a hate crime in the fatal shooting of 32-year-old Mark Carson.
Dan Sandler, 49, has been charged with trying to extort $2 million from the Girl Scouts of America. He pleaded not guilty to the charges on Wednesday.
She told the judge she has known the current District Attorny Cyrus Vance since she was in elementary school but said it would not affect her judgment.
Attorney Robert Gottlieb filed a motion Thursday for a new trial based on new evidence, saying there's not enough proof left in the case after some eyewitnesses backtracked.
Authorities in Manhattan announced Friday the indictment of 41 alleged members of two narcotics trafficking rings, but there's a twist.
Prosecutors have turned down an inmate's bid to be cleared in the 1998 killing of a retired police officer, an exoneration effort championed by actor Martin Sheen.
Manhattan District Attorney Cy Vance Jr. and Police Commissioner Ray Kelly say the crimes date back to at least 2009. They include three murders and more than 30 shootings as well as assaults and gun trafficking.
DA Cyrus Vance, Jr. said Ivan Ramos, who pleaded guilty to first-degree rape, two counts of criminal sexual assault and assault, "will be off the streets of New York for a very long time."
Prosecutors allege that Phivos Lampros Istavrioglou walked into the Upper East Side gallery one afternoon last June, put the framed painting in a shopping bag and walked out. The next day, prosecutors said he flew home to Greece with the painting.
Of all the forgeries of college and law school degrees and forged letters of reference from employers, it was a forged birth certificate that finally tripped her up.
Officers found the loaded gun and extra bullets shortly after stopping Ruben Sanabria for evading the subway fare.
Rahmeek Younger, 23, was sentenced Thursday to seven years in prison are pleading guilty to criminal possession of a weapon on December 6.
The Ponzi scheme was run through Maywood Captial, a real estate investment company. The firm was previously based in Paramus, N.J. before moving to Manhattan.
Pedro Hernandez, 51, did not speak during his brief court proceeding. His lawyer said he was fit to stand trial and a judge ordered him held without bail.
Hernandez confessed to the 1979 killing six-year-old Patz earlier this year, but that remains the only evidence against him.
"In this day and age, cybercriminals can easily attack an individual from thousands of miles away if necessary precautions aren't taken," Manhattan District Attorney Cyrus Vance said.
Bakary Camara, 42, pleaded guilty to all counts including murder, predatory sex assault and rape in connection with the death of 37-year-old Rita Morelli, prosecutors said.
More than 110 guns are off the streets of New York City in what authorities are calling the largest seizure of illegal firearms in Manhattan in recent history.
Barrera was initially reluctant to admit his guilt, but eventually confessed to stabbing Coit a dozen times and leaving her for dead.
Gordon Francis, 54, of Queens, pleaded not guilty to murder Wednesday in the death of 50-year-old James Hawkins, prosecutors said.
Manhattan District Attorney Cyrus Vance said 23-year-old Jason Quinones will also serve ten years of post-released supervision. Quinones pleaded guilty to one count of first-degree rape and two counts of first-degree sexual abuse.
A Bronx family is grieving tonight after police say a 16-year-old was accidentally shot and killed while he and a friend were handling a gun.
The lineup for the 2026 Global Citizen Festival in New York City was announced Thursday.
A restraining order on New York City's new pied-à-terre tax has been temporarily lifted.
One week after a fatal fire in the Bronx, some residents were allowed back inside for the first time Thursday to retrieve whatever they could salvage.
After a father of three was killed earlier this week by an allegedly impaired driver on Long Island, labor groups and officials are pleading with drivers to slow down and drive cautiously in work zones.
A Bronx family is grieving tonight after police say a 16-year-old was accidentally shot and killed while he and a friend were handling a gun.
The lineup for the 2026 Global Citizen Festival in New York City was announced Thursday.
A restraining order on New York City's new pied-à-terre tax has been temporarily lifted.
One week after a fatal fire in the Bronx, some residents were allowed back inside for the first time Thursday to retrieve whatever they could salvage.
After a father of three was killed earlier this week by an allegedly impaired driver on Long Island, labor groups and officials are pleading with drivers to slow down and drive cautiously in work zones.
The potential for severe storms and downpours returns to the Tri-State Area Monday as sweltering temperatures continue.
Monday will be a First Alert Weather Day due to the possibility of afternoon and evening thunderstorms and high heat indices near 100 degrees.
The New York area will get some brief relief Sunday from the humid weather.
Friday evening brought yet another round of prolific thunderstorms to the Tri-State Area.
A 16-year-old boy was killed after he was hit Wednesday night by a Metro-North train going from Danbury to South Norwalk, police said.
Rey Grabato II is wanted by the FBI for allegedly scamming hundreds of New Jersey investors out of millions.
Belleville residents said flames broke out in a home on Crescent Terrace just before 3 a.m. Thursday, before spreading.
A family in Newark, New Jersey, is demanding answers after a teenager was hit by a driver and killed while walking home Sunday night.
A string of cyberattacks on water systems across the nation, including in New Jersey, has put many local towns on edge.
Police have made an arrest after a mother and child were hit crossing the street Tuesday morning in New Jersey.
After a father of three was killed earlier this week by an allegedly impaired driver on Long Island, labor groups and officials are pleading with drivers to slow down and drive cautiously in work zones.
After a father of three was killed earlier this week by an allegedly impaired driver on Long Island, labor groups and officials are pleading with drivers to slow down and drive cautiously in work zones. CBS News New York's Carolyn Gusoff reports.
If you live in Uniondale, Garden City, East Meadow, Mineola and Hempstead, there will be heavy traffic and road closures, County Executive Bruce Blakeman says. CBS News New York's Kristine Johnson reports.
The grieving family is trying to get to the bottom of what happened to two men found shot dead in their home. CBS News New York's Aziza Shuler reports.
The sister of two brothers who police say were shot to death in their Long Island home is opening up about her loss. CBS News New York's Adi Guajardo reports.
Tehran has asserted that the Strait of Hormuz is "under Iran's control and management" after President Trump said the U.S. might "keep it."
A string of cyberattacks on water systems across the nation, including in New Jersey, has put many local towns on edge.
President Trump secretly moved from Air Force One to another plane within a day of U.S. and Turkish intelligence picking up on an Iranian plot to fire a missile at the jet, CBS News has learned.
A new poll in the New York governor's race shows Gov. Kathy Hochul's lead over challenger Bruce Blakeman narrowing as likely voters start focusing on the November ballot.
President Trump said Karoline Leavitt will be leaving her role to focus on her young family.
New Yorkers who buy their own health insurance could pay more as insurers file requests with the State Department of Financial Services to increase premiums.
In a wide-ranging interview with the CBS News partner BBC News, Hunter Biden grew emotional as he discussed his father's condition, describing it as very sad to watch.
The New York Hotel and Gaming Trades Council claims The High Line Hotel tested positive for Legionella bacteria twice this summer.
Several lawsuits were announced Thursday against New York City and others connected to a deadly 2025 Legionnaires' outbreak in Harlem.
Gov. Kathy Hochul signed new legislation Wednesday to strengthen inspections on cooling towers in New York City.
The lineup for the 2026 Global Citizen Festival in New York City was announced Thursday.
Latin music stars Marc Anthony, Feid, and others are set to perform at a benefit concert in Miami on August 16.
Actor and comedian Bowen Yang will portray Mary Todd Lincoln in Broadway's "Oh, Mary!" for a limited 12-week run starting in September.
Designer John Galliano is known for his theatrical and dramatic designs, but his legacy is also marked by antisemitic and racist comments.
"The Sopranos" actor Vincent Pastore is being remembered as a fixture in his Bronx community.
A piece of New York City sports history sold for tens of thousands of dollars at auction.
Logan Gilbert pitched six innings and combined with three relievers on a four-hitter as the Mariners ended a six-game skid with a 1-0 victory over the Yankees on Thursday.
Cade Klubnik's confidence on the field has impressed his Jets teammates just as much as his big throws and quick grasp of the playbook.
The Yankees erased an early deficit and pulled away for a 10-5 victory over the skidding Mariners on Wednesday night.
Ryan McMahon and Trent Grisham each hit a two-run single in the seventh inning to send the Yankees past the slumping Mariners 4-1 on Tuesday night.
Some residents of a Queens building say a temporary boiler truck parked outside has become a nearly two-year fixture, emitting smoke they say drifts into their homes.
Harlem Week 2026 brings past and present Harlemites together to honor the neighborhood's legacy.
Parents in Harlem say their children's walk to summer camp is littered with trash, illegal dumping and a growing encampment.
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.
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 New York City Council has moved to expand the city's outdoor dining program. A bill was passed that gives restaurants the option to keep street cafes open year-round. CBS News New York's Adi Guajardo reports.
A Bronx family is grieving after police say a teenager was accidentally shot and killed while he and a friend were handling a gun early Monday morning. CBS News New York's Naveen Dhaliwal reports.
A plea deal may be on the table for Luigi Mangione when he appears in court Friday morning. CBS News New York's Dick Brennan reports.
President Trump and Iran are butting heads over who is in control of the Strait of Hormuz, but the ongoing conflict may be putting a strain on the sailors and soldiers conducting the mission. Nana-Séntuo Bonsu reports.
A restraining order on New York City's new pied-à-terre tax has been temporarily lifted.
