DEA seizes 100 lbs. of cocaine, fentanyl & heroin from Bronx pizzeria
The drugs found inside Mexzzarella Pizza in Soundview have an estimated street value of $4 million, authorities said.
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The drugs found inside Mexzzarella Pizza in Soundview have an estimated street value of $4 million, authorities said.
Investigators say the couple offered to sell large quantities of fentanyl, heroin and cocaine to an informant.
Seized drugs are tested at the DEA's Northeast Regional laboratory in Manhattan, and their chemists are busy.
Fentanyl is a potent drug that can kill with even the smallest of doses, but what is fentanyl? How is it made, and what's being done to track the people smuggling it into our area? CBS New York investigative reporter Tim McNicholas takes us inside a Drug Enforcement Administration laboratory for the answers. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/46s8LJb
Family summits are being held throughout October by DEA field divisions around the country.
A community event was held in New Brunswick on Wednesday with hopes of putting a stop to drug-related deaths. The Drug Enforcement Administration New Jersey Field Division hosted its second annual Family Summit on Fentanyl. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/3FeAYY8
Organizers say knowing how to administer Narcan is now as important as knowing how to perform CPR.
Investigators say they seized over 200,000 suspected fentanyl pills already packaged and ready to be distributed.
Four men have been indicted in what Homeland Security agents call one of the largest drug operations in New York City. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/45hUi13
Federal agents raided a home allegedly being used to manufacture prescription pills made with fentanyl.
Federal agents raided a home Thursday in the Bronx, just around the corner from a school and day care. CBS New York's Zinnia Maldonado has the latest on the investigation and reaction from the community.
DEA agents raided a home believed to be manufacturing prescription pills using fentanyl. CBS New York's Zinnia Maldonado has the details.
The home where agents say Thursday's bust took place is two buildings away from a school.
A law enforcement source says four people were taken into custody during a fentanyl bust near a Bronx elementary school Thursday. CBS New York's Jennifer Bisram reports. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/48G42VI
The suspects are facing 15 years to life in prison and are due back in court on Nov. 27.
Billy Ortega intentionally mixed fentanyl with cocaine and sold it to five people. Three died.
Grei Mendez and Carlisto Acevedo Brito face murder and drug charges in the death of 1-year-old Nicholas Dominici. CBS New York's Zinnia Maldonado has the story.
The day care owner and her cousin-in-law are facing murder charges, as the owner's husband is set to appear in federal court. CBS New York's Zinnia Maldonado has a closer look at the case.
He is charged with conspiracy to distribute narcotics resulting in death.
CBS New York takes a deeper dive into the fentanyl crisis in the Bronx.
After a 1-year-old died from exposure to fentanyl inside a Bronx day care, there's been a renewed conversation around the prevalence of the drug in the borough. CBS New York's Shosh Bedrosian reports on how the community is staying alert. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/3ZGCSdi
A total of four people have been arrested on federal drug charges in the case, including the owner of the day care.
The DEA estimates they seized about 1 million lethal doses of fentanyl worth about $1.5 million in a recent drug bust in the Bronx.
Frank Tarentino, special agent in charge of the DEA New York Division, told CBS New York's Ali Bauman the city is a hub for drug cartels after the DEA seized an estimated 1 million lethal doses of fentanyl worth about $1.5 million in a recent drug bust in the Bronx.
The DEA said agents found more than 40 lbs. of fentanyl in a drug bust in the Bronx, just blocks from the day care where a baby died after being exposed to fentanyl. CBS New York's Ali Bauman interviews DEA New York Division Special Agent In Charge Frank Tarentino.
The World Cup is renewing the call for ferry service from West Harlem.
A website will pay a $200,000 fine for listing illegal parking lots near JFK Airport on its app.
From Long Island to the World Cup, Joe Scally is making his hometown proud playing with the U.S. men's national team.
Club Calvi talks to authors Stephanie Dray and Laura Kamoie about their new book, "A Founding Mother" about Abigail Adams, the wife of President John Adams and the mother of President John Quincy Adams
The NYPD has announced street closures around Madison Square Garden for Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding.
The World Cup is renewing the call for ferry service from West Harlem.
A website will pay a $200,000 fine for listing illegal parking lots near JFK Airport on its app.
From Long Island to the World Cup, Joe Scally is making his hometown proud playing with the U.S. men's national team.
The NYPD has announced street closures around Madison Square Garden for Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding.
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.
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 preparing for extreme heat as cooling centers, pools, parks and other resources get ready 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.
Monday's severe weather has come and gone, but that doesn't mean the system is leaving the area.
After a tranquil, warm weekend, more turbulent weather lies ahead in the New York City area.
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.
Jersey City Mayor James Solomon is now lowering a proposed tax hike from 20% to 15%, but many residents says it's still a painful pill to swallow.
The National Weather Service has issued an Extreme Heat Warning for the entire region through Saturday. Temperatures could feel like 110 degrees or more.
The annual 3% increase affects trains, buses, light rail and the Access Link. It comes as commuters have been dealing with service issues.
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.
New York City Thursday tied the record high temperature of 100 degrees set on this date in 1966.
Point Lookout and other areas on Lido Beach were immediately red-flagged for swimming after the shark was spotted in the water.
The National Weather Service has issued an Extreme Heat Warning for the entire region through Saturday. Temperatures could feel like 110 degrees or more.
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.
Jersey City Mayor James Solomon is now lowering a proposed tax hike from 20% to 15%, but many residents says it's still a painful pill to swallow.
Investigations are underway into possible fraudulent activity at some of these kinds of facilities across New York, CBS News has learned.
Mayor Zohran Mamdani will give a major speech in front of the George Washington desk at City Hall on Friday morning to mark America's 250th birthday, sources say.
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.
An off-duty EMT jumped into action at the Knicks parade Thursday when a man appeared to be suffering from an overdose.
New York broadcast giant Bill Ritter announced Friday he is stepping down from the WABC anchor desk after being diagnosed with early stage Alzheimer's.
For half a century, The Valerie Fund has been dedicated to providing care to children with cancer and blood disorders.
A New Jersey nonprofit called The Valerie Fund is celebrating 50 years of providing comprehensive care to children with cancer and blood disorders.
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.
Victor Willis, lead singer of the disco group Village People, whose hit "Y.M.C.A." became a fixture at rallies for President Trump, has died at the age of 74, his wife and the band said.
Taylor Swift has had a decadeslong history with Madison Square Garden, performing there as early as 2003 and even celebrating her 30th birthday at the venue.
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.
Riley Greene hit two of Detroit's four homers off Cam Schlittler as the Tigers beat the Yankees 9-3 on Tuesday night and sent New York to its season-worst sixth straight loss.
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."
After learning to swim in her 40s, one school leader is helping students gain life-saving skills.
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.
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The NYPD is getting ready for what they are calling one of the biggest security operations on the waterways in years. CBS News New York's Naveen Dhaliwal reports.
Street restrictions around Madison Square Garden began Thursday night ahead of Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding on Friday. CBS News New York's Ali Bauman reports.
New York City's health department is investigating a community cluster of Legionnaires' disease on the Upper East Side.
Thursday was the hottest day of the year, and the dangerous conditions put a stress on Con Edison's power grid. Thousands of customers in New York City lost power, and some had their power reduced to conserve energy. CBS News New York's Adi Guajardo reports.
