Man Pleads Guilty In Ed Sullivan Theater Vandalism
James Whittemore pleaded guilty Monday to a misdemeanor criminal-mischief charge. He has paid roughly $7,000 in restitution and gotten alcohol-abuse treatment.
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James Whittemore pleaded guilty Monday to a misdemeanor criminal-mischief charge. He has paid roughly $7,000 in restitution and gotten alcohol-abuse treatment.
On Friday night, Mets fans everywhere were counting down the outs as Johan Santana inched closer toward completing the first no-hitter in team history. He'll get to return the favor Monday.
Tim Tebow attended the musical "Wicked," but the real show comes Monday at his introductory news conference with the Jets.
"I get a Christmas gift from you every year. It's a jacket. I don't think Peyton gets that," Manning told Letterman. "That's how I knew I was the favorite."
While the milestone wasn't marked with great fanfare or an extravaganza, Letterman did sit down with his very first guest in late night T.V. -- comedian and actor Bill Murray.
The former television producer who spent months in jail for trying to blackmail David Letterman in 2009 has a new job.
The appearance comes after his stunning gaffe at last night's Republican debate.
"It's the most straightforward thing I've ever owned." - David and his Toyota Highlander Hybrid
Less than a week after the terrorist attacks on Sept. 11, 2001, David Letterman came back on the air. His guests that night included Dan Rather and Regis Philbin but it was the host's monologue that grabbed the audience.
According to the SITE Intelligence Group, a poster, who identified himself as Umar al-Basrawi on the Shumukh al-Islam Web forum, has called for the killing of Letterman because he mocked the death of al Qaeda leader Ilyas Kashmiri.
The 22-year-old is accused of smashing the glass doors and damaging the lobby last month.
Alvin Moore faces burglary and criminal mischief charges. Police say Moore told them he was upset because Letterman hadn't responded to a number of demo tapes he sent him.
The man who broke into and vandalized the lobby of the Ed Sullivan Theater last weekend said he can't remember the incident, and offered a public apology to the people at the "Late Show with David Letterman."
The accused, identified by police as 22-year-old James Whittemore, is captured on video breaking into the home of the "Late Show" early Sunday morning and then going on a rampage.
A metal bar on the glass doors at the Broadway entrance to the theater was pried open and the glass was smashed. Trash cans and the stanchions for velvet ropes inside the lobby were knocked over. The vestibule was also reportedly damaged.
It appears Donald Trump has had enough of David Letterman. Last week the "Late Show" host had some rather unflattering words for "The Donald" regarding his birth certificate crusade against President Obama.
Carmelo Anthony sat on the "Late Show" couch Thursday and proudly explained to host David Letterman precisely why he wanted a trade to New York. "I think the first thing is it's the best city in the world," he said.
Sir Charles has spoken. NBA analyst Charles Barkley attacked the Knicks' season ticket price hikes -- and their defense -- with a two-pronged media assault on Monday.
Lohan is expected to appear via satellite from Los Angeles. Thursday will mark the first time she's been on the Late Show since May of 2007.
Irina Shayk learned Monday at a taping of David Letterman's show that she won the coveted cover of the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit issue. "I saw it, and I couldn't believe it," Shayk said.
From complete anonymity to worldwide superstardom, Chile's Edison Pena, one of the 33 miners who survived being trapped in a mine for 70 days, is soaking up the Big Apple's welcome.
Edison Pena gave the term "underground comedy" a whole new meaning when he appeared on The Late Show Thursday night.
Mayor Bloomberg tells David Letterman he thinks being governor is a "terrible job" and he's not embarrassed to be ranked the 10th richest person in the nation.
Phoenix was clean-cut and shaven, without the shaggy beard, unruly hair and sunglasses he wore on Feb. 11, 2009.
The former television producer who tried to blackmail David Letterman over the comedian's office affairs has been freed from a New York City jail.
A second death has been reported in connection to the Legionnaires' disease cluster on the Upper East Side, health officials said Saturday.
All eyes will be on MetLife Stadium in New Jersey on Sunday as Spain and Argentina face off in the FIFA World Cup final.
A street renaming was held Saturday in the Bronx to honor Det. Didarul Islam, the NYPD officer who was killed in the July 2025 Midtown office shooting.
Influencer brothers Andrew and Tristan Tate have been arrested by federal authorities Saturday in Miami.
U.S. forces launched a new round of airstrikes against Iran Saturday evening at the direction of President Trump following the deaths of two U.S. service members.
A second death has been reported in connection to the Legionnaires' disease cluster on the Upper East Side, health officials said Saturday.
All eyes will be on MetLife Stadium in New Jersey on Sunday as Spain and Argentina face off in the FIFA World Cup final.
A street renaming was held Saturday in the Bronx to honor Det. Didarul Islam, the NYPD officer who was killed in the July 2025 Midtown office shooting.
Storms brought flooding rains, damaging winds, hail and lightning to New York and New Jersey on Saturday.
A toddler fell from a window at a Bronx apartment building Friday evening.
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.
A heat advisory is in effect until Wednesday night for most of the Tri-State Area, with feels-like temperatures reaching into the 100s.
The Tri-State Area is dealing with extreme heat as cooling centers, pools, parks and other resources try to keep residents cool.
All eyes will be on MetLife Stadium in New Jersey on Sunday as Spain and Argentina face off in the FIFA World Cup final.
Storms brought flooding rains, damaging winds, hail and lightning to New York and New Jersey on Saturday.
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez plans to attend Sunday's World Cup final against Argentina, his office says.
New age requirements, licensing rules and penalties for violations for e-bikes and electric scooters take effect in New Jersey on Sunday.
For the first time, a federal appeals court ruled the Garden State's weapons ban violates the Second Amendment.
A memorial service was held on Long Island on Friday night for victims of TWA Flight 800, marking 30 years since the deadly crash. CBS News New York's Allen Devlin reports.
A large gun and drug bust in Nassau County led to six arrests.
Friday marks 30 years since TWA Flight 800 exploded in midair off of Long Island minutes after taking off from JFK Airport en route to Paris. CBS News New York's Carolyn Gusoff reports.
Friday marked 30 years since TWA Flight 800 exploded in midair off of Long Island minutes after taking off from JFK Airport en route to Paris.
A former cargo ship captain pleaded guilty on Wednesday to drugging and raping a U.S. Merchant Marine Academy cadet.
It will be the first meeting between President Trump and Sheinbaum since December after months of verbal sparring. Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney is also expected to attend.
President Trump gave a primetime address on elections tonight, as he remains focused on the 2020 race.
The "Rental Ripoff" report was released Thursday morning, stemming from months of hearings where hundreds of tenants across the city stepped forward to air their grievances.
New York City officials confirmed Wednesday that outreach teams were midway through efforts to help the homeless at a sprawling West Side encampment before dismantling their living spaces.
Part of President Trump's speech Thursday night is expected to touch on previously unreported alleged Chinese meddling in U.S. elections, according to sources familiar with the matter.
A second death has been reported in connection to the Legionnaires' disease cluster on the Upper East Side, health officials said Saturday.
One death has been reported in connection to the Legionnaires' disease cluster on New York City's Upper East Side, health officials say.
Farmers in New Jersey say the cyclosporiasis outbreaks across the country are providing an opportunity to get to know your local farmer.
Taylor Farms said none of its branded salads or kits contain the iceberg lettuce associated with the outbreak.
A lettuce supplier to fast-food giant Taco Bell has been linked to a nationwide cyclosporiasis outbreak that has sickened thousands of people, the CDC said.
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.
Bonnie Tyler, the Welsh pop star best known for singing the chart-topping power ballad "Total Eclipse of the Heart" in 1983, has died. She was 75.
All eyes will be on MetLife Stadium in New Jersey on Sunday as Spain and Argentina face off in the FIFA World Cup final.
Kyle Schwarber hit his major league-leading 33rd home run, fellow All-Star Jesús Luzardo allowed two hits in five strong innings to lead the Phillies past the Mets.
It was the highest-scoring World Cup game since Hungary beat El Salvador 10-1 in 1982.
Saturday's Yankees-Dodgers game has been rescheduled due to potentially severe thunderstorms in the forecast.
It will be the first meeting between President Trump and Sheinbaum since December after months of verbal sparring. Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney is also expected to attend.
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.
Services for the UnderServed's urban gardens and beehives provide therapeutic opportunities for New Yorkers with intellectual and developmental disabilities and behavioral health challenges
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.
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More than 6,700 people have now been sickened by lettuce linked to a multistate cyclosporiasis outbreak. The affected produce has been traced to California-based Taylor Farms, used by Taco Bell. Ian Lee reports.
Stabilization work is ongoing at the East Side office building where columns buckled during construction earlier this month.
An NYPD officer was injured Saturday morning after responding to a call about drag racing in Brooklyn.
A pedestrian was killed Saturday after two cars collided in Crown Heights, Brooklyn.
