Veteran Jersey City Cop Charged With Federal Cargo Theft, Extortion
Officer Mario Rodriguez, 39, pleaded not guilty Monday to federal charges that he stole 600,000 cigarettes and robbed a government informant he thought was a drug courier.
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Officer Mario Rodriguez, 39, pleaded not guilty Monday to federal charges that he stole 600,000 cigarettes and robbed a government informant he thought was a drug courier.
Spokesman Greg Comcowich said the man is scheduled to appear in federal court in Newark at 2 p.m.
The FBI and the Justice Department held a repatriation ceremony Wednesday for the valuable works stolen from the National Library of Sweden.
Authorities are asking for the public's help in figuring out who stole $1.2 million from a Swiss International Air Lines jet last month.
For the first time, the FBI has released its files on late New York City Mayor Ed Koch.
Multiple NYPD officers have been charged with corruption in recent years, on allegations that they misused the FBI-operated National Crime Information Center to snoop on other officers, or even to get information on people they might rob.
Federal authorities announced Wednesday a high school student from Long Island pleaded guilty to charges stemming from his plans to travel to Yemen to volunteer to fight for al Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula.
The FBI is investigating whether the cash disappeared from the cargo hold in Zurich, Switzerland, where Flight 17 originated, or after it landed.
Glendon Scott Crawford and Eric J. Feight wanted to build a mobile, remotely operated device that would silently zap unsuspecting targets with lethal doses of X-rays, prosecutors said.
The FBI confirmed material was recovered from the former home of Jimmy "The Gent" Burke, but a forensic examination by the medical examiner will determine whether they were human remains or something else.
He's an American believed to be in his 30s, and claimed his name is Daniel Morgan Perry, during an anti-government rant recorded on a cell phone about nine hours into the 16-hour flight.
FBI agents on Monday were digging underneath a home in Queens, and the excavation might relate to a search for human remains relating to a mob murder from some 30 years ago.
The house is located about an hour and a half drive from Shreveport where ricin-laced letters mailed to Mayor Michael Bloomberg, his gun control group in Washington and a third letter to President Barack Obama were postmarked.
A law enforcement official said there was an M-4 assault rifle in the trunk of the grey 2010 Toyota Camry and possibly a bulletproof vest, WCBS 880's Alex Silverman reported.
A government vehicle with a rifle inside was stolen Tuesday evening in Queens.
Before the House Ways and Means Committee began its hearing, they made the former acting Internal Revenue Service chief Steven Miller take an oath to swear to tell the truth.
State Sen. John Sampson has been indicted on two counts embezzlement, five counts of obstruction of justice and two counts of making false statements to the FBI, prosecutors announced Monday.
A Long Island programmer and systems manager is charged with hacking into his former employer's computer system and causing more than $90,000 in damage.
It was 40 years ago today that New Jersey State Trooper Werner Foerster was shot and killed along the New Jersey Turnpike. Joanne Chesimard was convicted and sentenced to life in prison.
The wife of a retired FBI agent missing since a 2007 trip to Iran is being honored in Queens Wednesday night by the National Police Defense Foundation.
President Barack Obama on Tuesday defended the FBI's handling of a Russian intelligence tip about Tamerlan Tsarnaev, the deceased suspect in the Boston Marathon bombings.
Long Island Rep. Peter King, a member of the House Homeland Security Committee, said such information "definitely would have caused the investigation to go further.''
Sen. Charles Schumer, who is often a staunch supporter of federal agencies, said there are serious questions now about what the FBI knew about the Tsarnaev brothers before the deadly Boston Marathon bombings and ensuing reign of terror.
They weren't coming to party. The NYPD said Thursday that the Boston Marathon bombing suspects were planning to come to New York City to detonate their remaining explosives in Times Square.
The trustee in the MF Global Holdings bankruptcy case has sued ex-CEO Jon Corzine and other former executives, alleging that they ``failed to act in good faith'' while running the company.
Storm chances could disrupt some fireworks displays in the Tri-State Area as the heat wave throughout the New York, New Jersey area continues.
Twelve-time champion Miki Sudo won the women's hot dog eating competition, and reigning champion Joey Chestnut is expected to defend his title.
Macy's 4th of July fireworks show in New York City is set to celebrate America's 250th birthday this Saturday.
Ships from the United States and around the world are setting sail at 9:30 a.m., marking the largest parade of tall ships ever assembled.
The New York Yankees ended a seven-game losing streak with a 5-2 victory over the Minnesota Twins on Friday night.
Storm chances could disrupt some fireworks displays in the Tri-State Area as the heat wave throughout the New York, New Jersey area continues.
Twelve-time champion Miki Sudo won the women's hot dog eating competition, and reigning champion Joey Chestnut is expected to defend his title.
Macy's 4th of July fireworks show in New York City is set to celebrate America's 250th birthday this Saturday.
Ships from the United States and around the world are setting sail at 9:30 a.m., marking the largest parade of tall ships ever assembled.
A cluster of Legionnaires' disease cases on New York City's Upper East Side is under investigation, health officials say.
Storm chances could disrupt some fireworks displays in the Tri-State Area as the heat wave throughout the New York, New Jersey area continues.
The brutal heat wave caused power problems across New York City on Friday.
New York City Thursday tied the record high temperature of 100 degrees set on this date in 1966.
The New York, New Jersey area is dealing with extreme heat as cooling centers, pools, parks and other resources try to keep residents cool.
Dangerously hot weather is beginning in the New York City area, with an Extreme Heat Warning about to go into effect.
Storm chances could disrupt some fireworks displays in the Tri-State Area as the heat wave throughout the New York, New Jersey area continues.
The brutal heat wave caused power problems across New York City on Friday.
It was not immediately clear how many Delaney Hall detainees were impacted by the air conditioning issue or whether repairs were complete.
New York City Thursday tied the record high temperature of 100 degrees set on this date in 1966.
New Jersey is set to charge companies whose workers have Medicaid health coverage.
Storm chances could disrupt some fireworks displays in the Tri-State Area as the heat wave throughout the New York, New Jersey area continues.
A beachgoer suffered a shark bite at Jones Beach, officials confirmed, a day after multiple shark sightings at Long Island and New York City beaches.
The brutal heat wave caused power problems across New York City on Friday.
From Long Island to the World Cup, Joe Scally is making his hometown proud playing with the U.S. men's national team.
New York City Thursday tied the record high temperature of 100° set on this date in 1966. That was the last time we hit 100° in Central Park was in 2012. CBS News New York's Lonnie Quinn, Doug Williams, Mahsa Saeidi, Dave Carlin and Christine Sloan have team coverage.
Brooklyn residents say loose boards and protruding nails on the Coney Island boardwalk have caused serious injuries.
CBS News previously reported President Trump was weighing pardons of a slate of people convicted of emissions and clean air-related violations.
President Trump hasn't committed to a firm number of people who will receive clemency — he's scheduled to have a meeting on pardons Friday afternoon, sources said.
It was not immediately clear how many Delaney Hall detainees were impacted by the air conditioning issue or whether repairs were complete.
New York City Zohran Mamdani remained unperturbed after taking a viral roasting for telling sweat-soaked New Yorkers in the middle of an expected heat wave to set their thermostats to 78° to protect the power grid.
A cluster of Legionnaires' disease cases on New York City's Upper East Side is under investigation, health officials say.
Dozens of cyclosporiasis cases were reported across New York state between May 1 and June 16, the CDC says.
Westchester County health officials say people should avoid recreational activities along a stretch of the Hudson River until further notice due to a massive raw sewage discharge.
New Jersey is set to charge companies whose workers have Medicaid health coverage.
A federal judge has temporarily blocked the Justice Department from executing subpoenas in a criminal probe that sought transgender care records for patients treated at New York hospitals.
The Empire State Building lit up in blue for Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding Friday night.
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce were married as they celebrated their wedding with hundreds of guests Friday at Madison Square Garden in New York City.
The NYPD has announced street closures around Madison Square Garden for Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding.
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce donated to 20 local and national charities ahead of their wedding Friday.
Two elite event designers shared their thoughts on how Taylor Swift's team might transform Madison Square Garden.
The New York Yankees ended a seven-game losing streak with a 5-2 victory over the Minnesota Twins on Friday night.
Folarin Balogun got the scoring going with a goal in the 45th minute, but was sent off with a controversial red card in the 64th minute.
Camilo Doval forced in the go-ahead run with a bases-loaded walk in a four-run 11th inning that gave the Tigers a 6-2 victory over the Yankees on Wednesday.
Sean Keys hit his first career home run, Myles Straw added a pinch-hit shot and the Blue Jays beat the Mets 9-3 in a Canada Day matinee Wednesday.
The Boston Celtics have reportedly signed NBA free agents Mitchell Robinson and Mike Conley Jr.
Brooklyn residents say loose boards and protruding nails on the Coney Island boardwalk have caused serious injuries.
The World Cup is renewing the call for ferry service from West Harlem.
As children cooled off in a splash pad steps from the empty Red Hook Pool, families in the neighborhood said they are once again waiting for answers about when the public pool will open for the summer.
Miss Subways was a citywide contest that highlighted everyday New York women doing amazing things. The competition no longer exists but former titleholders say the message still rings true.
Fans gathered at the Brooklyn Public Library on Thursday for limited-edition card marking 30 years of "Reasonable Doubt."
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.
It's going to be another extremely hot day, and stormy weather could disrupt some fireworks displays in the Tri-State Area. CBS News New York Meteorologist John Elliott has the forecast.
CBS News New York's Aziza Shuler is in Ridgewood, New Jersey and Meteorologist John Elliott is at the Intrepid.
Some went early to get a good beach spot while others are awaiting the annual Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest. CBS News New York's Jennifer Bisram reports.
CBS News New York has crews covering all areas of the city as the historic celebration for the Fourth of July kicks off Saturday morning.
New York City celebrated America 250 with a Times Square ball drop Friday night. CBS News New York's Naveen Dhaliwal reports.
