Former SBA president Ed Mullins sentenced for fraud
The New York attorney's office says Mullins inflated expenses over four years.
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The New York attorney's office says Mullins inflated expenses over four years.
Ed Mullins, the former head of the police sergeants' union, has been sentenced for fraud.
The former SBA president is accused of embezzling money from the union by padding his expenses.
A former New York City police union president appeared in court Wednesday, pleading not guilty to federal criminal charges.
His surrender comes five months after the FBI raided his home and office.
Mullins resigned from his union position after an FBI raid on his office and home on Oct. 5. He later filed for retirement from the department.
Mullins resigned from his union position earlier this month after an FBI raid on his office and home.
It was a remarkable scene at the union's headquarters. FBI agents clad in dark suits carried open cardboard boxes of evidence from the offices on Worth Street in Tribeca.
Sunday is the expected start date for ICE agents will begin carrying out raids in at least ten major cities across the country including in New York.
NYPD counterterror officials had to cancel a training mission to Afghanistan because the Army reportedly decided two officers were too tipsy to fly.
Ed Mullins, president of the Police Sergeants Union, left a meeting at police headquarters in protest on Tuesday.
Ed Mullins blasted President Barack Obama, Minnesota Governor Mark Dayton and Mayor Bill de Blasio for "irresponsible, insensitive and incendiary words."
SBA President Ed Mullins said Police Commissioner Bill Bratton "has stayed too long" and called for him to step down amid an ongoing NYPD corruption investigation.
The head of the Sergeants' Benevolent Association on Sunday called for police Commissioner Bill Bratton to step down.
The Sergeants Benevolent Association is launching a new initiative to combat quality-of-life issues.
The agreement authorizes 11 percent raises over the next seven years. It follows the pattern set by the teachers union, but, like other uniformed unions, it contains an additional 1 percent raise in its first year.
Police Commissioner Bill Bratton will meet with the heads of the police unions Wednesday to address deteriorating relations between rank-and-file officers and Mayor Bill de Blasio.
The slayings of Officers Rafael Ramos and Wenjian Liu Saturday afternoon in Brooklyn heightened fears about the safety of law enforcement officials nationwide, though there is no evidence any threats are imminent.
De Blasio was on the defensive again Monday against accusation by police unions that he is anti-cop, CBS 2's Marcia Kramer reported.
According to a report in the Staten Island Advance, a warning was issued to some police that 10 members of the Black Guerrilla Family have begun preparing to shoot a cop.
The NYPD's newest protest protocol received mixed reception Wednesday, a day after protests against the grand jury decision in Ferguson, Missouri, shut down expressways and tunnel entrances.
Police Commissioner William Bratton announced Monday that officers will now be allowed to issue simple summonses for certain low-level marijuana offenses, rather than making arrests.
Ed Mullins, president of the Sergeants Benevolent Association, said he does not support the mayor's call to bring the convention to the Barclays Center in downtown Brooklyn.
Democrat Bill Thompson has ushered in a new phase in the hotly contested New York City mayor's race after linking the NYPD's controversial stop-and-frisk policy to the Trayvon Martin killing in Florida.
A New York City police sergeant from a political family has been arrested on charges of vandalizing her boyfriend's car. Police say Sgt. Damaris Diaz was arrested Saturday on criminal mischief and aggravated harassment charges. She's the daughter of state Sen. Ruben Diaz Sr. and the sister of Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr.
Brooklyn's historic Hendrick I. Lott House is getting a long-overdue restoration. It's set to be transformed into Marine Park's first museum.
A Brooklyn middle school dean was arrested for allegedly strangling a 13-year-old boy who refused to change into his uniform at lunchtime.
One person was killed Thursday in a crash involving a fire truck in Suffolk County.
Ten students and a driver were taken to the hospital when a tree fell onto a school bus Friday in Tewksbury, New Jersey.
Columbia University has announced a new mask ban, the hiring of special officers and other new policies in response to the Trump administration's list of demands.
Brooklyn's historic Hendrick I. Lott House is getting a long-overdue restoration. It's set to be transformed into Marine Park's first museum.
A Brooklyn middle school dean was arrested for allegedly strangling a 13-year-old boy who refused to change into his uniform at lunchtime.
Columbia University has announced a new mask ban, the hiring of special officers and other new policies in response to the Trump administration's list of demands.
A power outage at London's Heathrow Airport on Friday shuttered one of the world's busiest travel hubs after a fire at an electrical substation nearby.
A day after the federal government extended the deadline for New York to end congestion pricing, Gov. Kathy Hochul touted the success of the tolls.
Today is the first day of spring, and NYC and N.J. are expecting some rainy weather as the equinox arrives.
Stormy weather arrived overnight around the NYC area, bringing heavy rain and high winds.
We have a First Alert Weather Day coming our way, starting Sunday afternoon.
Gusts between 30-40 mph combined with dry fuels and low humidity levels will lead to a continued risk of wildfire development through the rest of the weekend.
A wind advisory is in effect for New York City and the surrounding area Friday due to gusts of up to 50 mph.
Ten students and a driver were taken to the hospital when a tree fell onto a school bus Friday in Tewksbury, New Jersey.
A small earthquake hit Somerset County, New Jersey Friday.
A new report from the NTSB is raising questions about the safety of dozens of bridges across the country, including several in New York.
Today is the first day of spring, and NYC and N.J. are expecting some rainy weather as the equinox arrives.
Plans to close and consolidate schools in Middletown, New Jersey, have angered parents and students who feel blindsided by the news.
One person was killed Thursday in a crash involving a fire truck in Suffolk County.
Gabby Petito's grandmother announced a new fundraiser in her granddaughter's name Wednesday to mark what would have been Petito's 26th birthday.
Hempstead was once one of the most active business districts on Long Island. It now appears to be on the way to recovery.
Three Long Island fire departments that displayed the Confederate flag have now reached a settlement over alleged discrimination.
It's been four years since an acid attack left a Long Island college student disfigured. Nafiah Ikram was attacked in her Elmont driveway.
Columbia University has announced a new mask ban, the hiring of special officers and other new policies in response to the Trump administration's list of demands.
The deadline has passed for Columbia University to respond to demands on tightening restrictions on campus protests.
NYC Mayor Eric Adams says one of the new jails being built to replace Rikers will now be dedicated to inmates with mental health issues.
NYC Mayor Eric Adams named attorney Randy Mastro his first deputy mayor, a controversial pick who served in the Giuliani administration.
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul and the MTA are facing down a new federal deadline to end congestion pricing in NYC.
Nestlé USA cites consumer complaints, including "one potential choking incident" for recalling products sold nationwide.
A New Jersey family says they would be heavily impacted by any proposed cuts to Medicaid.
As Americans live longer, there's a dire need to create an age-friendly health care system. But right now, there aren't enough doctors specializing in geriatrics to care for older adults.
Saturday marks five years since New York City announced citywide lockdowns due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Two cats in separate New York City households have tested positive for bird flu, the city health department says.
Want to catch the 2025 NCAA March Madness tournament? Here's how to stream the college basketball games for free.
Tracy Morgan had a health scare and was seen getting sick during the Knicks-Heat game Monday at Madison Square Garden in NYC.
Sean "Diddy" Combs' trial for federal sex trafficking charges will begin a week later than expected, a judge in Manhattan ruled Friday.
Celebrities like Laurence Fishburne, Mark Ruffalo and Matthew Broderick were among those rallying Saturday to keep a 135-year-old church and theater space on the Upper West Side open.
Gene Hackman and Betsy Arakawa were found dead in their home last week in a gated community in Santa Fe, New Mexico.
Rick Pitino returned to Providence and picked up a March Madness victory, coaching St. John's past Omaha 83-53 on Thursday night.
Bo Horvat scored his second goal of the game 3:37 into overtime to lift the Islanders past the Canadiens 4-3 on Thursday night for their third straight victory.
Jonathan Huberdeau scored with 3:20 left to play to lift the Flames to a come-from-behind 5-3 victory over the Devils on Thursday night.
Bennedict Mathurin scored six of his 28 points in overtime and the Pacers defeated the Nets 105-99 on Thursday night.
John Tavares scored twice and an added an assist, and Anthony Stolarz made 27 saves as the visiting Maple Leafs defeated the Rangers 4-3 on Thursday night.
Brooklyn's historic Hendrick I. Lott House is getting a long-overdue restoration. It's set to be transformed into Marine Park's first museum.
Tax season can bring added exposure to scams and fraud. A mother and daughter in Little Neck, Queens say it happened to them.
Yankee Stadium has unveiled new dining menu items ahead of the upcoming season.
Tensions are sparking in southern Brooklyn as residents learn of lithium-ion battery energy storage systems moving into vacant storefronts and lots along industrial corridors, many just steps from residential homes.
At Bronx Charter School for the Arts, students aren't the only ones learning a few lessons.
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.
Tens of thousands of people flooded Manhattan streets on June 2, 2024 for the 60th annual Israel Day on Fifth Parade.
The Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore collapsed early Tuesday, March 26 after a column was struck by a container ship that reportedly lost power, sending vehicles and people into the Patapsco River.
The 50th Annual Village Halloween Parade drew massive crowds, celebrating the theme "Upside/Down:Inside/OUT."
Brooklyn's historic Hendrick I. Lott House is getting a long overdue restoration. It's set to be transformed into Marine Park's first museum. CBS News New York's Hannah Kliger took a tour to unlock its secrets.
A power outage at London's Heathrow Airport on Friday shuttered one of the world's busiest travel hubs after a fire at an electrical substation nearby. CBS News New York's Allen Devlin and Jennifer Bisram report.
The FAA has an update on their latest push to hire more air traffic controllers, and the agency says it's a sign of a strong start. But will it be enough to offset the shortage? CBS News New York investigative reporter Tim McNicholas breaks down the new announcement.
Hochul said, "the cameras are staying on," but that she's open to more conversations with President Trump. CBS News New York's Marcia Kramer reports.
One person was killed Thursday in a crash involving a fire truck in Suffolk County. CBS News New York's Jennifer McLogan reports.
