Connecticut A.G. Warns Of FBI Child Porn E-Mail Scam
Internet scams are getting more and more sophisticated and Connecticut Attorney General George Jepsen says the latest one is a real beaut.
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Internet scams are getting more and more sophisticated and Connecticut Attorney General George Jepsen says the latest one is a real beaut.
Everybody has rough breakups, but they don't usually end with the FBI pulling you off of an airplane. That is unless you're the unlucky man who tried to fly out of Philadelphia on Thursday.
The landlord of 22 Alder Street found the items around 4 p.m. Wednesday in a storage closet he had rented out to a New York City man, police said.
Ofer Biton was arraigned Friday in Brooklyn. He is charged with lying about his finances when he applied for a visa for foreign investors two years ago. The arrest came as the FBI continues to look into money donated to Grimm's campaign by followers of an Israeli rabbi, Yoshiyahu Pinto.
Janice K. Fedarcyk has led the FBI's largest field office for two years. She plans to open a consulting business in Washington, D.C.
Chung is accused of faxing a threatening letter to an attorney and loss prevention official at a Sovereign Bank in Pottsville, Pa. over a home equity loan dispute.
The alleged Sikh temple shooter, Wade Michael Page, died of a self-inflicted gun shot wound after he was shot by police, federal authorities said Wednesday.
Shawn Brokos recently said that people know her as an active and dedicated mother, not as a federal agent who risks her life at work on a daily basis.
The off-duty agent was awoken by three suspects trying to break into a red Lexus outside his home, authorities said. He opened fire on the suspects, shooting at least one of them in the back.
"We just got lasered, two green flashes into the cockpit," the pilot can be heard telling air traffic control in audio posted on LiveATC.net. "It caught the first officer's eye."
The FBI has divers at the vessel that capsized and sank off Oyster Bay, killing three children on July 4. A funeral was held today for one of the victims, 12-year-old David Aureliano.
The countdown is on for the doomsday virus that's capable of knocking out your computer, but there is a way to stop the devastating bug from wiping out everything on your hard drive.
Following four false reports, police have arrested a 14-year-old boy from Rye, but Police Commissioner William Connors believes that the cyber trail will lead to outside the city.
The doomsday virus capable of knocking out your computer is still active and dangerous. In fact, the clock is ticking on it and if you don't take action in a few days you could be hit with it.
Peter Madoff, the younger brother of convicted Ponzi schemer Bernie Madoff, pleaded guilty Friday to charges he doctored documents that helped conceal a fraud that wiped out thousands of investors.
Of those rounded up in the six-state bust, one is from New York and five are from New Jersey. They're charged in a scheme to provide illegal South Korean immigrants with legitimate IDs.
A defiant and emotional Donovan strongly denied that he had any knowledge of money trading hands in exchange for legislation as alleged by federal authorities who arrested the one-time finance director of his congressional campaign.
In July 2005, newlywed George Smith of Greenwich disappeared at sea, between Greece and Turkey. His family has always suspected he was murdered. Now, according to the FBI, it's possible they were right.
New Jersey officials say a three-month review has found that New York City police did not violate any New Jersey laws when they conducted surveillance of Muslim businesses, mosques and student groups.
Al-Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula trained in the desert but was planning on blowing up a U.S.-bound jet. However, the plot was undone by a man they thought was one of their own, CBS News has learned.
The plot is said to have involved an upgrade of the underwear bomb that failed to detonate aboard a jetliner over Detroit on Christmas 2009.
The million-dollar bust began with an investigation by FBI agents in Newark, but the big prescription drug bust stretches up and down the East Coast.
Rep. Peter King told WCBS 880 that there may be a noticable increase in security.
Federal investigators recently told CBS 2's Asa Aarons that a dangerous program that has been set loose on the Internet could be waiting to pounce on hard drives around America.
The excavation of a Manhattan basement yielded no obvious human remains and little forensic evidence that would help solve the decades-long mystery of what happened to Etan Patz, a 6-year-old who vanished while walking to a bus stop 33 years ago.
The NYPD has made an arrest after this weekend's fiery and chaotic car meetup in Queens.
A minor earthquake rattled parts of New Jersey just after 2 a.m. Thursday.
Job seekers aren't just competing with other applicants for roles. They are competing with AI-powered hiring systems, AI-generated resumés, and even AI-enhanced LinkedIn profiles.
Iran releases video showing commandos seizing ships in the Strait of Hormuz as Trump remains largely silent on his next move in the war.
A father and son were arrested after police say they found chemicals combined to make explosives at their Syosset home on Long Island.
The NYPD has made an arrest after this weekend's fiery and chaotic car meetup in Queens.
Job seekers aren't just competing with other applicants for roles. They are competing with AI-powered hiring systems, AI-generated resumés, and even AI-enhanced LinkedIn profiles.
A Bronx man who says he was violently arrested by the NYPD is now taking legal action.
Ticketmaster will be rereleasing tickets for Harry Styles' upcoming concerts in New York City that were originally purchased by scalpers, the company says.
An out-of-service escalator at Jamaica Station in Queens is reviving complaints that date back years.
The Tri-State Area has the dirtiest air in the U.S. east of Texas, according to The American Lung Association's newly released "State of the Air" report.
Colder weather returns to the New York City area this week with sub-freezing temperatures in the suburbs.
New York City's balmy weather proved to be record-breaking for the date of April 15.
Parts of the New York area could see record high temperatures during a summerlike stretch of weather this week.
A major warmup, featuring summer-like temperatures in the 80s, will take over the Eastern Seaboard beginning Monday.
A minor earthquake rattled parts of New Jersey just after 2 a.m. Thursday.
Travelers at Newark Airport may have been exposed to an individual with measles, New Jersey health officials warn.
The Tri-State Area has the dirtiest air in the U.S. east of Texas, according to The American Lung Association's newly released "State of the Air" report.
Rutgers University police say a sexual assault happened in Parking Lot 26 on Bartlett Street just after 5 a.m. on Saturday.
The horse captured on incredible body-cam footage last week of an NYPD mounted officer chasing down a suspected purse snatcher was rescued from slaughter off a racetrack.
A father and son were arrested after police say they found chemicals combined to make explosives at their Syosset home on Long Island.
Scientists say New York's coastal waters are experiencing some of the most severe threats on record, and they're not just environmental.
The Tri-State Area has the dirtiest air in the U.S. east of Texas, according to The American Lung Association's newly released "State of the Air" report.
A crackdown on gang violence in Nassau County is delivering results with nearly three dozen arrests in the last week, police said.
Rex Heuermann admitted in court earlier this month that he strangled all his victims to death, but his ex-wife Asa Ellerup heard his confession prior to his plea.
Republican Rep. Mike Lawler is asking a judge to kick a Democrat off the ballot in the 17th Congressional District, due to alleged fraud.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced thousands of New York City Housing Authority apartments will get upgraded utilities.
New York City Council member Chi Ossé was arrested in Brooklyn Wednesday morning, the NYPD confirmed.
What is New York City doing to keep day cares safe, and how will safety play into the mayor's plans for universal child care across the city?
There are some out there who believe Mayor Mamdani may have been the catalyst for the Mets' current 11-game losing streak.
Travelers at Newark Airport may have been exposed to an individual with measles, New Jersey health officials warn.
The Tri-State Area has the dirtiest air in the U.S. east of Texas, according to The American Lung Association's newly released "State of the Air" report.
The 16th Annual Lustgarten Foundation New York City Walk for Pancreatic Cancer Research was held Sunday in Battery Park City.
Advocates fear New York state could be taking a step back when it comes to biomarker testing access for those with Medicaid.
What started as a sinus infection left a Long Island teenager fighting for his life, requiring emergency brain surgery.
Ticketmaster will be rereleasing tickets for Harry Styles' upcoming concerts in New York City that were originally purchased by scalpers, the company says.
The upcoming fashion exhibit at the Metropolitan Museum of Art includes 25 mannequins based on real bodies.
A previously unreleased song is one of many ways Prince is being honored a decade after his death.
Singer-songwriter Gavin DeGraw turned to social media for help reconnecting with a New York City bartender after a memorable performance this week.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani and his wife Rama Duwaji will not attend this year's Met Gala, sources said.
Here is what to know about where and when to watch the 2026 NFL Draft.
The 2026 NFL Draft is Thursday night. Here is the order of picks for Round 1.
The Mets snapped their 12-game losing streak Wednesday night, beating the Minnesota Twins 3-2.
D.C. United played the New York Red Bulls to a 4-4 tie on Wednesday night.
Kevin Denkey scored two goals for Cincinnati FC in a 4-4 tie with New York City FC on Wednesday night.
An out-of-service escalator at Jamaica Station in Queens is reviving complaints that date back years.
The head of a housing nonprofit in Harlem was arrested after residents complained over delayed repairs.
A 2009 New York City law requiring most roll-down security gates to be at least 70% transparent is set to take effect this summer.
Recurring elevator problems are back and worse than ever at one New York City high-rise, according to tenants.
Students at M.S. 407 transform a barren space into a habitat for bees and butterflies, part of a broader city push to expand pollinator-friendly green spaces.
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.
The annual Macy's Flower Show is back at the flagship store in Herald Square with more than 50,000 live flowers on display through May 10.
Peanut is a one-year-old husky mix who is looking for her forever home. She's incredibly playful, well-trained and great with kids and other dogs.
Thursday is the pick of the week with high temperatures and sunny skies. But, it's going to be a soggy Saturday. CBS news New York Meteorologist John Elliott has the forecast.
A morning walk on the beach along Australia's east coast went horribly wrong for a group of seven tourists when the tide came in, leaving them stranded. CBS News' Holly Williams has details of the rescue.
The multi-billion dollar deal between Warner Brothers-Discovery and Paramount-Skydance will face on-going regulatory reviews.
