Michael Cohen faces questions from Trump's defense team for the first time
Former President Donald Trump's attorneys got their first chance to question Michael Cohen on his second day of testimony and took aim at his credibility.
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Former President Donald Trump's attorneys got their first chance to question Michael Cohen on his second day of testimony and took aim at his credibility.
After roughly nine hours of direct examination, the defense began its cross-examination of Michael Cohen on Tuesday. He took the stand for a second day in the so-called hush money trial for former President Donald Trump. CBS New York's Alice Gainer was in the courtroom.
Michael Cohen took the stand for a second day Tuesday in the so-called hush money trial of former President Donald Trump. CBS New York's Alice Gainer has the details.
The former president's attorney and "fixer" testified about private conversations he had with Trump in the Oval Office. CBS New York's Derick Waller reports.
In his first day of testimony, Cohen linked the former president to payments made to adult film actor Stormy Daniels. CBS New York's Derick Waller has the latest.
At Trump's "hush money" trial on Monday, Michael Cohen testified about covering up a payment to Stormy Daniels ahead of the 2016 election. CBS New York's Alice Gainer reports.
On the stand, Michael Cohen told jurors about the decade he spent working for Trump as his self-described "fixer" and attorney.
Cohen told the court Donald Trump "wasn't thinking about Melania. This was all about the campaign," when it came to paying adult film star Stormy Daniels for the rights to her story about an alleged affair. CBS New York's Alice Gainer reports.
Michael Cohen, Donald Trump's former lawyer, is a key witness for the prosecution. CBS New York's Elijah Westbrook reports.
Cohen was once one of the former president's closest ally but is now one of his fiercest critics. CBS New York's Elijah Westbrook has more on what to expect.
Michael Cohen's testimony in former President Donald Trump's criminal trial in New York suggests the prosecution is reaching the home stretch of its case.
Former White House aide Madeleine Westerhout took the stand again Friday. Key witness Michael Cohen is expected to testify next week. CBS New York's Alice Gainer reports.
After another dramatic week at the trial of former President Donald Trump, Hofstra Law Professor James Sample joins CBS News New York to discuss the latest developments. Read more here
Adult film star Stormy Daniels finished testifying Thursday morning in the criminal trial of former President Donald Trump. CBS New York's Alice Gainer reports.
Stormy Daniels was back on the stand Thursday at former President Donald Trump's so-called hush money criminal trial. He's facing 34 felony counts of falsifying records related to a payment to Daniels before the 2016 election, allegedly to keep her quiet about a sexual encounter. CBS New York's Alice Gainer reports.
Daniels was cross examined by Donald Trump's lawyers after she detailed a sexual encounter she had with him. CBS New York's Elijah Westbrook reports.
The adult film actor is due back on the stand Thursday after sharing details of an alleged affair with the former president. CBS New York's Elijah Westbrook has a closer look at the case.
Tuesday was an explosive day in court at Donald Trump's trial. An adult film star testified about an alleged sexual encounter. CBS New York's Dick Brennan reports.
Stormy Daniels took the stand in Donald Trump's hush money trial Tuesday. She described to the court the night she spent with the former president, detailing everything from promises of a role on his reality show to comparisons to his daughter. CBS New York's Alice Gainer was in the courtroom for her entire testimony.
The start date for former President Trump's classified documents trial was originally scheduled for May 20.
The woman at the center of former President Donald Trump's criminal hush money trial took the stand Tuesday. Stormy Daniels testified about the alleged sexual encounter she says led to the payment at the center of the case. Her answers on the stand had the defense calling for a mistrial. CBS New York's Alice Gainer was in the courtroom.
The adult film star is a key witness in the case, testifying about her encounter with the former president that she says led to a payment 10 years later in an alleged cover-up scheme before the 2016 election. CBS New York's Jessica Moore reports from outside the courthouse.
Prosecutors are expected to call Stormy Daniels to the stand Tuesday in former President Donald Trump's "hush money" trial taking place in New York City. Hofstra Law Professor James Sample joins CBS New York to discuss.
The judge agreed with one of four alleged gag order violations prosecutors recently argued and then fined Trump and warned him jail could be next if he doesn't stop. CBS New York's Alice Gainer reports.
Hope Hicks, the former White House communications director for Donald Trump, broke down on the stand Friday as she testified in her former boss's criminal hush money trial. CBS New York's Alice Gainer was in the courtroom.
A second person was arrested in connection with a 2021 acid attack on Long Island college student Nafiah Ikram. The individual is expected to be in court Tuesday morning.
Trump's optimism about talks to end the Iran war has been tempered by denials from Tehran, and violence that continues to keep the Strait of Hormuz gridlocked.
Toumani Camara had career highs of nine 3-pointers and 35 points to help Portland beat the Brooklyn Nets 134-99 on Monday night.
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A second person was arrested in connection with a 2021 acid attack on Long Island college student Nafiah Ikram. The individual is expected to be in court Tuesday morning.
From World War II to modern mixology, women in Brooklyn fought for their place behind the bar. This Women's History Month, their legacy continues to influence the city's nightlife.
High school students are helping residents in assisted living in Long Island, New York feel a bit more confident with makeovers.
Many of the 43 victims in Sunday night's runway plane collision at LaGuardia Airport were taken to Elmhurst Hospital in Queens, where there were signs of hope on Monday afternoon.
Alcohol will be sold on the Staten Island Ferry for the first time in 5 years, NYC DOT announced on Monday.
It may not feel like spring right away, but Friday's weather does deliver a clear shift in the air in New York City.
The New York City area will be under a wind advisory Monday with periods of heavy rain and severe thunderstorms expected across the region.
The New York area is in for a mild weekend before the weather takes a turn to start the work week.
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Thunderstorms are expected in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut this weekend after severe weather hit the Midwest.
ICE agents began patrolling at JFK Airport in NYC and Newark Airport in New Jersey on Monday.
The air traffic control tower at Newark Liberty airport in New Jersey was evacuated early Monday, after a report of smoke inside the tower.
Leqaa Kordia, a Columbia University protester who was detained by ICE for more than a year, spoke out Sunday for the first time since her release last week.
Two of the most storied programs in men's college basketball, St. John's and Kansas, will battle it out later Sunday.
A New Jersey teen attending yeshiva school in Israel is back home after a journey that took him through three countries, at times on foot.
A second person was arrested in connection with a 2021 acid attack on Long Island college student Nafiah Ikram. The individual is expected to be in court Tuesday morning.
High school students are helping residents in assisted living in Long Island, New York feel a bit more confident with makeovers.
Two of the most storied programs in men's college basketball, St. John's and Kansas, will battle it out later Sunday.
A Long Island teenager accused of killing his ex-girlfriend in November allegedly plotted to burglarize the victim's home.
What started as a sinus infection left a Long Island teenager fighting for his life, requiring emergency brain surgery.
Leqaa Kordia, a Columbia University protester who was detained by ICE for more than a year, spoke out Sunday for the first time since her release last week.
New York City Comptroller Mark Levine was the first to sound the alarm about New York City's massive budget gap.
Most Republicans, especially MAGA, continue to support the US action and express a lot of confidence in Trump personally.
The Supreme Court will consider whether states can count mail ballots that are postmarked by Election Day but arrive after.
Robert Mueller served as FBI director from 2001 to 2013 and led the investigation into allegations of Russian meddling in the 2016 presidential election.
What started as a sinus infection left a Long Island teenager fighting for his life, requiring emergency brain surgery.
Older adults in New Jersey recorded the highest number of suspected overdose deaths in 2025, according to the New Jersey Department of Health.
The first case of mpox clade I has been detected in New York City, health officials said Friday. Of the two types of mpox, clade I is known to cause more severe disease and death.
Heights University Hospital, formerly known as Christ Hospital, shuttered its emergency room Saturday night.
New Jersey Sen. Andy Kim is opening up about his father's Alzheimer's diagnosis in hopes of helping others struggling like him to care for their loved ones.
CBS News announced Friday that CBS News Radio will be shutting down this spring after nearly 100 years of broadcasting, citing "challenging economic realities."
Bodycam video footage of Justin Timberlake's June 2024 DWI arrest on Long Island was released to the media Friday.
Chuck Norris' family said his death at 86 was sudden, but did not share any details on the cause.
ABC has canceled its already filmed season of "The Bachelorette" starring Taylor Frankie Paul after video surfaced of a 2023 incident in which she was charged with assault.
Michael B. Jordan's best actor win at Sunday night's Academy Awards resonated at his alma mater, Arts High School in Newark.
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The Rangers recorded just nine shots on goal, matching their lowest total in franchise history, in a 2-1 loss to the surging Senators on Monday,
Ilya Sorokin made 26 saves for his NHL-leading seventh shutout of the season, and the Islanders moved back into a playoff spot with a 1-0 victory over the Blue Jackets on Sunday night.
Karl-Anthony Towns had 26 points and 16 rebounds, Jalen Brunson scored 23 points and the Knicks beat the Wizards 145-113 on Sunday night for their sixth straight victory.
Malik Monk scored 10 of his 32 points in the final five minutes, Devin Carter made a pair of clutch free throws with 6.6 seconds remaining and the Sacramento Kings held off the Brooklyn Nets 126-122.
From World War II to modern mixology, women in Brooklyn fought for their place behind the bar. This Women's History Month, their legacy continues to influence the city's nightlife.
A new performing arts venue with a focus on immigrant stories is opening in Upper Manhattan this fall. CBS News New York's Noëlle Lilley got an exclusive tour of the construction that will give The People's Theatre its first home in more than 15 years.
Members of the Apollo Theater, where Kiki Shepard left her mark for 15 years, reflect on her legacy after the Harlem icon's death at age 74.
The Rev. Al Sharpton is calling on New York City to help protect the Merchant's House Museum in Manhattan after a recent discovery revealed connections to the Underground Railroad.
A Harlem school is teaching students how to love, honor and care for their natural hair.
The Halloween tradition strolled through Manhattan's East Village on Sunday, with furry friends dressed in colorful costumes.
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A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
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TSA agents have been working without pay since last month as the partial shutdown continues. The Department of Homeland Security has deployed hundreds of ICE agents to 14 airports to assist TSA.
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It's a cold start to Tuesday morning but there will be plenty of sunshine in the afternoon. CBS News New York Meteorologist Tony Sadiku has the forecast.
