Former Nassau County Exec. Mangano sentenced to 12 years
Prosecutors said the former executive accepted bribes from a restaurant mogul in exchange for loans and county contracts.
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Prosecutors said the former executive accepted bribes from a restaurant mogul in exchange for loans and county contracts.
Former Nassau County executive Ed Mangano, found guilty of taking bribes, is on his way to prison, along with his wife, Linda; CBS2's Jennifer McLogan reports.
The former county executive was convicted of bribery and fraud, along with his wife on conspiracy charges.
Mangano was accused of helping Long Island businessman Harendra Singh obtain guaranteed loans in exchange for lavish gifts.
Ed Mangano is accused of taking bribes from restaurateur Harendra Singh in exchange for county contracts. His wife, Linda, is accused of lying to the FBI about Singh giving her a no-show job.
Opening statements are set to start Tuesday in the retrial of former Nassau County executive Ed Mangano and his wife, Linda.
The federal corruption retrial former Nassau County Executive Ed Mangano and his wife, Linda, will begin Oct. 9.
In wake of the case, there's now a call to change the law in order make gift-giving to politicians a crime.
On Wednesday, the jurors told the judge they couldn't reach a verdict. She told them to keep trying.
On Tuesday, a juror called out sick. She also said there was cursing in the jury room and called the environment "toxic."
Jury deliberations continue in the trial of former Nassau County executive Ed Mangano and his wife, Linda Mangano.
The jury said Thursday it had reached a verdict for one of the defendants but was deadlocked on the other two.
A jury will now decide on corruption charges against former Nassau County Executive Ed Mangano and former Oyster Bay Town Supervisor John Venditto.
The former Nassau County executive and the former Oyster Bay town supervisor are accused of taking bribes from restaurant mogul in exchange for government contracts and town-guaranteed loans.
There's a pause in the trial after weighty testimony by Harendra Singh, the centerpiece of the government's case, who the defense says cannot be believed.
Mayor Bill de Blasio was mentioned again Wednesday in the corruption trial of former Nassau County executive Ed Mangano.
The defense chronicled restaurant mogul Harendra Singh's crimes Monday, painting him as a liar when it serves his own interest – to avoid life in prison.
The claims come as New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio was mentioned once again at Ed Mangano's corruption trial.
Harendra Singh testified that when he told de Blasio he would have to arrange illegal campaign donations his response was "Do what you got to do, but I don't want to know."
Stunning allegations of blatant bribery and kickbacks were made Thursday in Long Island federal court in the trial of a former Nassau County executive and town supervisor.
Former Nassau County Executive Ed Mangano, his wife, Linda, and former Oyster Bay Town Supervisor John Venditto all have pleaded not guilty to an indictment alleging extortion, bribery and more.
Mangano is on trial along with his wife, Linda, and former Oyster Bay Town Supervisor John Venditto.
Mangano and his wife, Linda. will be on trial in Central Islip along with John Venditto, a former Oyster Bay town supervisor.
Federal prosecutors have tried and tried again to take on public corruption in New York, going after several of the state's most powerful politicians and power brokers.
In what may be called the de Blasio defense, former Nassau County Executive Ed Mangano wants his corruption case thrown out.
Heights University Hospital in Jersey City will close as early as Saturday, but the emergency room will remain open and fully operational, according to new owners Hudson Regional Health.
A 13-year-old boy was thrown from his e-bike after striking and killing a deer in East Islip, Long Island.
A wake was held Friday for New York City Firefighter Patrick Brady, who died after suffering a medical episode while battling a fire in Brooklyn.
A security guard shot and killed a knife-wielding man in the emergency room of Montefiore St. Luke's Cornwall Hospital Thursday night, Newburgh Police said.
For the first time in 25 years, all PATH lines will operate seven days a week, the Port Authority said.
A 13-year-old boy was thrown from his e-bike after striking and killing a deer in East Islip, Long Island.
A wake was held Friday for New York City Firefighter Patrick Brady, who died after suffering a medical episode while battling a fire in Brooklyn.
A security guard shot and killed a knife-wielding man in the emergency room of Montefiore St. Luke's Cornwall Hospital Thursday night, Newburgh Police said.
For the first time in 25 years, all PATH lines will operate seven days a week, the Port Authority said.
Ryder's Law, a bill aimed at winding down New York City's horse-drawn carriage industry, will not move forward.
A severe geomagnetic storm brought the northern lights, or aurora borealis, back to the New York City area on Wednesday night.
Tuesday is Veterans Day, and it's a First Alert Weather Day due to the cold and wind.
A freeze warning goes into effect Monday across the New York City area as the coldest weather of the season so far arrives.
It comes after last week's deadly storm brought damaging winds that knocked down trees around the city and the Tri-State Area.
Today is a First Alert Weather Day as we deal with the messy conditions, especially during the evening commute.
Heights University Hospital in Jersey City will close as early as Saturday, but the emergency room will remain open and fully operational, according to new owners Hudson Regional Health.
For the first time in 25 years, all PATH lines will operate seven days a week, the Port Authority said.
A New Jersey-based illegal sports betting ring allegedly headed up by a mafia member has been broken up, officials said Thursday.
A New Jersey man is the first person believed to have died from alpha-gal syndrome, a meat allergy triggered by a tick bite, researchers say.
Jersey City mayoral hopefuls Jim McGreevey and James Solomon will take part in a runoff election on Dec. 2.
A 13-year-old boy was thrown from his e-bike after striking and killing a deer in East Islip, Long Island.
The historic Wells Farm on the border of Riverhead and Northville on Long Island went up in flames Wednesday evening.
The government shutdown impacted nearly 200,000 Long Island residents who receive Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits.
Some are questioning how and why Maria Delgado ended up as the Working Families Party candidate for Huntington town supervisor.
The former Long Island sleep center worker who pleaded guilty to secretly recording patients and co-workers in the bathroom could now face jail time after a judge delayed his sentencing.
Ryder's Law, a bill aimed at winding down New York City's horse-drawn carriage industry, will not move forward.
President Trump accused Democrats of using what he calls the "Epstein hoax" to defect blame for the government shutdown.
A U.S. attorney's office in Albany will defend the Trump administration in a lawsuit brought by fired prosecutor Maurene Comey, after her former office in Manhattan recused itself from the case.
Thousands of pages of Epstein documents released by the House Oversight Committee include emails and texts with close contacts that often touched on President Trump.
Jersey City mayoral hopefuls Jim McGreevey and James Solomon will take part in a runoff election on Dec. 2.
Heights University Hospital in Jersey City will close as early as Saturday, but the emergency room will remain open and fully operational, according to new owners Hudson Regional Health.
A New Jersey man is the first person believed to have died from alpha-gal syndrome, a meat allergy triggered by a tick bite, researchers say.
Some New York lawmakers and advocates are calling for Gov. Kathy Hochul to sign the "Medical Aid In Dying" bill, also known as MAID.
The major medical office chain Optum will be closing nearly 90 clinics across New Jersey.
The NYC Department of Correction and the Caribbean Women's Health Association are helping expectant mothers prepare for childbirth with dignity, even while in custody.
America's largest festival for non-fiction cinema opens Nov. 12, offering more than 115 feature-length documentaries plus short films, available in NYC theaters and streaming. Check out the remarkable lineup.
Actress Eva LaRue opens up about her yearslong stalker and the two-part documentary detailing her experience.
The Radio City Rockettes celebrated their 100th anniversary with a street renaming ceremony outside Radio City Music Hall.
Kendrick Lamar, Lady Gaga and Bad Bunny are among the artists with the most Grammy nominations this year.
"Wicked" star Jonathan Bailey has been named People magazine's 2025 Sexiest Man Alive.
Jean-Gabriel Pageau scored a short-handed goal in overtime, and the New York Islanders defeated the Vegas Golden Knights for their third straight win.
Rookie TreVeyon Henderson rushed for two touchdowns and made a TD catch to help Drake Maye and the Patriots win their eighth straight game, 27-14 over the Jets.
Aaron Judge became the Yankees' fourth three-time AL MVP winner, edging the Mariners' Cal Raleigh with 17 first-place votes to 13 for the switch-hitting catcher.
Defenseman Simon Nemec scored his third goal of the game at 3:28 of the overtime to lift the New Jersey Devils to a 4-3 win over the Chicago Blackhawks.
The New York Rangers beat the Tampa Bay Lightning 7-3 on Wednesday night for their second straight win.
Business owners in Gravesend say abandoned and double-parked cars are clogging McDonald Avenue, hurting their livelihoods and creating dangerous conditions.
At the Malikah Safety Center in Astoria, Queens, Muslim women are learning more than just self-defense.
The homeowner said he had a valid reason for sawing down the trees at Powell's Cove Park and was not trying to break the law.
Residents and transit advocates call for for more transparency and community input before the plan is finalized.
National Urban League opens a new 17-story headquarters and affordable housing program in Harlem.
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.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Dogs got decked out for the annual Tompkins Square Halloween Dog Parade in New York City's East Village on Saturday.
Cosplayers flooded New York City's Javits Center in October 2024 for the annual New York Comic Con convention.
More than 100 cars were involved in the operation, which was worth millions of dollars. The cars were mainly stolen from the Bronx and Queens. CBS News New York's Alice Gainer reports.
Police said the suspect, identified as 20-year-old Elijah Brown, had no history of interactions with the NYPD before an encounter at Mount Sinai Medical Center led to a crime scene spanning nearly a dozen city blocks. CBS News New York's Ali Bauman reports.
Heights University Hospital, known to generations as Christ Hospital, could shut its doors as early as Saturday. CBS News New York's Christine Sloan spoke with patients and health professionals to learn more about the impact this will have on the community.
As we get ready to celebrate this holiday season, we're also reminded of the hunger and food insecurity affecting millions in the Tri-State Area. That's why CBS Stations across the Northeast are partnering with Wegmans food markets for our Season of Giving Check Out Hunger campaign. When CBS News New York's Chris Wragge visited their Lake Grove store, he saw that some employees are getting in on the giving, too.
A 13-year-old Long Island boy riding an e-bike is in serious condition after colliding with a deer in East Islip. CBS News New York's Jennifer McLogan reports.
