Former Santos fundraiser charged with wire fraud, identity theft
Prosecutors said Sam Miele impersonated a high-ranking aide to a House member with leadership responsibilities.
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Prosecutors said Sam Miele impersonated a high-ranking aide to a House member with leadership responsibilities.
Santos was not charged in the indictment.
A former political fundraiser for Congressman George Santos is charged with wire fraud and identity theft.
An effort by House Democrats to expel Rep. George Santos from Congress failed earlier this year.
Opponents worry a trial may not even happen before the next election.
Rep. George Santos was back in a federal courtroom on Long Island. His defense attorney asked for time to review tens of thousands of pages of documents. The government says the evidence proves its fraud and embezzlement case against him. CBS New York's Carolyn Gusoff was in the courtroom. Read more: https://cbsn.ws/46mMHA2
The Long Island Republican walked into court to face charges he duped donors, stole from his campaign, and collected fraudulent unemployment benefits.
Rep. George Santos' father Gercino dos Santos and aunt Elma Preven signed on as suretors guaranteeing the $500,000 unsecured bond.
Unsealed court documents revealed two of George Santos' relatives promised they would make sure he shows up in court.
Rep George Santos' father and aunt were the ones who posted his $500,000 bond after he was indicted on federal charges last month, according to court documents, CBS2's Marcia Kramer reports.
In May, he surrendered to federal authorities and plead not guilty to 13 criminal counts, including fraud. Santos was released on $500,000 bond. CBS News' Scott MacFarlane has the story.
Santos' lawyers had argued the people who helped him post bond would likely have to withdraw from serving as his bond supporters if their names were released.
A judge granted a request from media organizations to reveal their identities, but gave Santos time to appeal.
A judge in New York had granted a request from media organizations to reveal their identities, but gave Santos until Friday to appeal.
A federal judge in New York has granted a request from media organizations to reveal their identities, but gave Santos until Friday to appeal.
The embattled Republican says he'd rather go to jail than reveal who helped him out. CBS2's Kristine Johnson reports.
The communications director for the embattled GOP congressman said he "never took one point of professional advice."
House Republicans moved to refer a resolution to expel the indicted Republican to the House Ethics Committee in a 221 to 204 vote.
House Republicans have blocked a Democratic resolution that would have forced a vote on whether to expel New York Congressman George Santos.
In Washington, the House is expected to take up a motion to expel embattled Congressman George Santos, but it's unlikely that a vote will take place. CBS2's Dick Brennan reports.
A resolution would expel the Long Island congressman from the House.
"It's very clear that he's a liar, he's a fraud," Democratic Rep. Robert Garcia said of Rep. George Santos, who was indicted on fraud and money laundering charges last week.
House Democrat Robert Garcia has introduced a motion to expel embattled GOP Congressman George Santos.
From an asylum seekers crisis to a state budget that's a month late, it's been "a hot time in the old town tonight" and two of New York's political sages joined the show to sort it all out.
In a conversation only on CBS News New York, former Gov. David Paterson and Nassau County Exec. Bruce Blakeman weighed in on Rep. George Santos' legal troubles.
Most of the Tri-State Area is under a heat advisory Friday and Saturday, with the chance for isolated to scattered severe storms
The L, N, R and W lines will be impacted as MTA crews replace and upgrade tracks and perform signal maintenance over five weekends and certain weekdays.
An addiction-services nonprofit approved by the city focuses on harm reduction for hard drug users — to the chagrin of some in the neighborhood.
New York State Police are looking for a man they say is connected to a homicide that happened Thursday in Greenville, Orange County.
An emotional vigil was held in Garfield, New Jersey, on Thursday to remember two children who died after being swept into the Passaic River.
Most of the Tri-State Area is under a heat advisory Friday and Saturday, with the chance for isolated to scattered severe storms
The L, N, R and W lines will be impacted as MTA crews replace and upgrade tracks and perform signal maintenance over five weekends and certain weekdays.
New York State Police are looking for a man they say is connected to a homicide that happened Thursday in Greenville, Orange County.
A woman is suing the New York Yankees for $10 million after she was hit by a flying bat during a game.
It's a trashy triumph for New York City leaders in their war on rats. There have been fewer complaints about rats to 311, which appears to show trash container efforts are working.
Most of the Tri-State Area is under a heat advisory Friday and Saturday, with the chance for isolated to scattered severe storms
A 16-year-old boy was killed after he was hit Wednesday night by a Metro-North train going from Danbury to South Norwalk, police said.
Most of the Tri-State Area is under a heat advisory Thursday and Friday, with downpours bringing the risk of flash flooding.
New York City and parts of New Jersey were under a flood watch due to downpours and strong storms Monday.
Stormy weather will return to the New York City area on Monday, bringing the threat of heavy rain and storms that may lead to flash flooding.
Most of the Tri-State Area is under a heat advisory Friday and Saturday, with the chance for isolated to scattered severe storms
An emotional vigil was held in Garfield, New Jersey, on Thursday to remember two children who died after being swept into the Passaic River.
A massive 8-foot python was found in a New Jersey backyard. The 40-pound snake is now safely back in a cage, but not before it gave residents in Freehold a scare.
A busy road in North Haledon, New Jersey, is still closed after it buckled during a storm two weeks ago.
Most of the Tri-State Area is under a heat advisory Thursday and Friday, with downpours bringing the risk of flash flooding.
Most of the Tri-State Area is under a heat advisory Friday and Saturday, with the chance for isolated to scattered severe storms
There's been a fourth case of tularemia in Suffolk County this year, Health Commissioner Dr. Gregson Pigott confirmed Thursday. The rare tick-borne disease is also known as rabbit fever.
A Long Island man is walking the final miles of what has been a remarkable summer journey. He's covered the entire length of New York state, including Long Island. CBS News New York's Carolyn Gusoff introduces us to the man behind the miles. To learn more, visit empirestatewalk.org.
Suffolk County health officials confirmed a fourth case of tularemia this year.
Most of the Tri-State Area is under a heat advisory Thursday and Friday, with downpours bringing the risk of flash flooding.
The Supreme Court in June struck down President Trump's earlier executive order aimed at ending birthright citizenship.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani is reacting after voters in Michigan chose a progressive Democrat over a moderate.
The Senate Homeland Security Committee voted to hold Dr. Anthony Fauci in contempt of Congress over his refusal to answer questions during testimony before the committee last week.
New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill is taking her first major step onto the national stage, endorsing 13 Democrats — as the moderate signals she may jump into the debate over her party's future.
Gov. Kathy Hochul signed new legislation Wednesday to strengthen inspections on cooling towers in New York City.
Several lawsuits were announced Thursday against New York City and others connected to a deadly 2025 Legionnaires' outbreak in Harlem.
Gov. Kathy Hochul signed new legislation Wednesday to strengthen inspections on cooling towers in New York City.
The source of exposure for the Legionnaires cluster on Manhattan's Upper East Side has been eliminated, according to the New York City Health Department.
A seventh person has died from Legionnaires' disease in connection with the Upper East Side cluster, New York City's health commissioner said Thursday.
Thirty-four cooling towers at 33 buildings on the Upper East Side tested positive for live Legionella bacteria, the New York City Health Department announced Tuesday.
Actor and comedian Bowen Yang will portray Mary Todd Lincoln in Broadway's "Oh, Mary!" for a limited 12-week run starting in September.
Designer John Galliano is known for his theatrical and dramatic designs, but his legacy is also marked by antisemitic and racist comments.
"The Sopranos" actor Vincent Pastore is being remembered as a fixture in his Bronx community.
Vincent Pastore played Salvatore "Big Pussy" Bonpensiero on all six seasons of "The Sopranos," which aired from 1999 to 2007.
A new Broadway show based on Prince's movie and album "Purple Rain" will take the stage at Broadway's Majestic Theatre in March.
It was the third series sweep for the Mets this season and first on the road.
Some lights atop Yankee Stadium briefly went dark a couple of times in the first inning Wednesday night.
Bo Bichette singled off Matt Festa to score automatic runner Francisco Lindor in the 10th inning, helping the Mets to a wild 6-5 victory over the Guardians.
The Bayonne 12U Little League team from New Jersey is heading to the Metro Region Tournament with their sights set on the Little League World Series.
The countdown to the 2026 US Open in New York City is on, but some tennis fans are frustrated by how much it costs to get in.
Some residents of a Queens building say a temporary boiler truck parked outside has become a nearly two-year fixture, emitting smoke they say drifts into their homes.
Harlem Week 2026 brings past and present Harlemites together to honor the neighborhood's legacy.
Parents in Harlem say their children's walk to summer camp is littered with trash, illegal dumping and a growing encampment.
A specialized program from God's Love We Deliver is serving nearly 400 veterans with medically tailored meals, while helping combat isolation and ease the challenges of life after military service.
The Newtown Creek Alliance community science project gives students hands-on experience monitoring the health of one of the most polluted waterways in the U.S.
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.
Preliminary state test results obtained by the education website Chalkbeat found that reading proficiency fell five percentage points last year.
The MTA is making weekend service changes in Manhattan and Queens for the rest of the month that will affect several lines. CBS News New York's Elijah Westbrook reports.
Investigators are still trying to determine what caused a Bronx apartment building explosion, but fears of collapse are complicating efforts. CBS News New York's Christina Fan reports.
A fire broke out around 1 a.m. Friday at a store in Queens where one firefighter suffered non-life-threatening injuries.
New York State Police say they are looking for Thomas David Ryan, 32, after a homicide in Greenville on Thursday.
