Former LI police chief arrested for allegedly soliciting sex
James Burke allegedly exposed himself to an undercover ranger at Vietnam Veterans Memorial Park in Farmingville.
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James Burke allegedly exposed himself to an undercover ranger at Vietnam Veterans Memorial Park in Farmingville.
Attorneys for Heuermann's wife and children say their house was in shambles after police finished their search.
The family of accused Gilgo Beach serial killer Rex Heuermann says their life has become a surreal nightmare. They claim their home was turned upside down in the investigation, and they're threatening legal action. CBS New York's Carolyn Gusoff reports. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/452bEj7
Lawyers for Gilgo Beach suspect Rex Heuermann's estranged family spoke out Friday afternoon.
The judge said there is enough probable cause to believe Heuermann committed the crime he's charged with.
A judge has ordered Gilgo Beach serial murder suspect Rex Heuermann to submit a DNA sample.
Members of the Gilgo Beach Homicide Task Force say they won't rest until all 10 victims are identified.
Authorities on Friday identified another one of the victims in the Gilgo Beach murders. Her remains were found nearly three decades ago off Fire Island. As CBS New York's Jennifer McLogan reports, Jane Doe #7 now has a name. Read more: https://cbsn.ws/3qf0mJn
Authorities say Jane Doe number seven, whose remains were found in 1996, was Karen Vergata. CBS New York's Jennifer McLogan has the new developments from Hauppauge.
Suffolk County District Attorney Ray Tierney identified Karen Vergata as one of the women whose remains were found as part of the Gilgo Beach investigation.
The attorney for Heuermann's estranged wife said she has spoken to her husband in jail by phone.
CBS New York has learned the wife of Giglo Beach murders suspect Rex Heuermann has spoken to him since his arrest. Meanwhile, neighbors say they're trying to return to normal. CBS New York's Jennifer McLogan reports.
Families of victims walked out of court in silence and grief after having seen the accused serial killer up close.
Suspected Gilgo Beach serial killer Rex Heuermann appeared at Suffolk County Criminal Court Monday afternoon for a conference hearing. CBS New York's Jennifer McLogan reports.
Ray Tierney spoke out after a court appearance by Gilgo Beach murders suspect Rex Heuermann.
It comes as his estranged wife is speaking out about what the family has gone through. CBS New York's Jennifer McLogan has the latest details.
Ellerup's attorney provided CBS New York with photos after investigators spent 12 days tearing through the Massapequa Park home.
It comes as Rex Heuermann is set to appear at a 2 p.m. conference hearing, where the court is expected to go over evidence and talk with witnesses. CBS New York's Elijah Westbrook has the latest.
We hear from a legal expert about today's court hearing for suspected Gilgo Beach serial killer Rex Heuermann on Long Island.
Police said Rex Heuermann, the suspected Gilgo Beach serial killer, is not linked to the unsolved deaths of four sex workers in Atlantic City.
Rex Heuermann's wife asked for privacy, saying her family and neighbors "deserve to live peacefully."
The wife of Gilgo Beach murders suspect Rex Heuermann released a statement Friday asking for privacy for her family and neighbors. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/453EMq2
Rex Heuermann is charged with killing three women and is the prime suspect in a fourth murder.
The Suffolk County sheriff on Wednesday shared details on how Gilgo Beach murders suspect Rex Heuermann is spending his time in prison. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/477eB3h
Investigators say a massive amount of potential and trace evidence was gathered.
Joel Embiid has urged 76ers fans not to sell their playoff tickets to Knicks supporters.
Round-trip rail tickets were going to cost World Cup fans $150. They will now be $105, NJ Transit CEO Kris Kolluri said Thursday.
Former New York City Mayor Eric Adams is weighing in on the ongoing war of words between Mayor Zohran Mamdani and billionaire Ken Griffin.
Police are looking for three suspects who they say ran away after a man was stabbed to death in New York City's Times Square on Monday night.
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul announced a $268 billion budget that includes a pied-à-terre tax targeting wealthy New York City second home owners.
Former New York City Mayor Eric Adams is weighing in on the ongoing war of words between Mayor Zohran Mamdani and billionaire Ken Griffin.
Police are looking for three suspects who they say ran away after a man was stabbed to death in New York City's Times Square on Monday night.
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul announced a $268 billion budget that includes a pied-à-terre tax targeting wealthy New York City second home owners.
Tensions ran high over whether or not to install locked gates at Washington Square Park at a Wednesday night meeting.
Broadway's "The Book of Mormon" has canceled two weeks of performances following a fire at the Eugene O'Neill Theatre.
After summer-like warmth, rainy weather and cooler temperatures return to the New York City area mid-week.
A cool weekend is ahead for the New York City area before warmer weather returns.
Some residual showers may linger into early Sunday morning, but the majority of the rainfall should be over by sunrise.
Amtrak announced Thursday it is suing Metro-North for allegedly blocking nonrevenue trains on a portion of the busy Northeast Corridor for over two months.
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.
Round-trip rail tickets were going to cost World Cup fans $150. They will now be $105, NJ Transit CEO Kris Kolluri said Thursday.
Firefighters are still putting out hot spots on buildings destroyed by a massive warehouse fire in Belleville, New Jersey, that started Sunday.
Rutgers University has rescinded its invitation to a graduation speaker, saying his anti-Israel comments make some uncomfortable.
In its annual Audit of Antisemitic Incidents for 2025, the ADL found New York and New Jersey were the No. 1 and 3 locations in the country for antisemitic incidents.
Pop-up events from watch parties to street festivals will take place across New Jersey as the 2026 FIFA World Cup gets underway.
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul announced a $268 billion budget that includes a pied-à-terre tax targeting wealthy New York City second home owners.
Brookhaven town residents are anxious and worried about the underwater toxic plume created by the landfill.
It's a mixed bag for Gov. Kathy Hochul in the latest poll.
Police identified the suspect in the deadly stabbing of two women on Long Island, saying he lived with one of them and worked with the other.
A suspect is in custody after two people were stabbed to death on Long Island early Friday morning, Nassau County police said.
Former New York City Mayor Eric Adams is weighing in on the ongoing war of words between Mayor Zohran Mamdani and billionaire Ken Griffin.
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul announced a $268 billion budget that includes a pied-à-terre tax targeting wealthy New York City second home owners.
Former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani has now left the intensive care unit, his spokesperson said, after being hospitalized with pneumonia.
A former cellmate has previously claimed that the note was written by Epstein after a failed suicide attempt less than a month before his death.
An NYPD captain has been transferred after video surfaced of him criticizing New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani and Democrats while on duty.
Three passengers have been evacuated from a cruise ship hit by a hantavirus outbreak, as related cases are confirmed in Switzerland and South Africa.
The FDA announced its first authorization of fruit-flavored electronic cigarettes intended for adult smokers, a major policy shift after months of appeals to President Trump from the vaping industry.
There's been a confirmed measles case in Manhattan, health officials said Tuesday.
Keyport residents say they're on edge because of dozens of cancer cases over the years in a neighborhood near the former Aeromarine landfill.
The B.R.O. Experience Foundation uses cognitive behavioral therapy, mentorship and creative expression to support men of color navigating identity.
Broadway's "The Book of Mormon" has canceled two weeks of performances following a fire at the Eugene O'Neill Theatre.
Uzo Aduba and Darren Criss announced the 2026 Tony nominees for select categories on "CBS Mornings" on Tuesday.
Rihanna, Sabrina Carpenter, Madonna, and Beyoncé all wore their best looks to celebrate the "Costume Art" theme at the 2026 Met Gala. Here are some of the best moments, photos, and more from the night.
Firefighters responded to Broadway's Eugene O'Neill Theater Monday morning after a blaze broke out.
The 2026 Met Gala's dress code is "Fashion is Art," which goes hand-in-hand with the theme of "Costume Art."
Joel Embiid has urged 76ers fans not to sell their playoff tickets to Knicks supporters.
The surging New York Mets beat the Colorado Rockies 10-5 on Wednesday night after the start time was pushed back six hours due to a snowstorm.
Nathan Eovaldi cooled off the Yankees for the second time in eight days, and the Rangers got early home runs from Corey Seager and Evan Carter in a 6-1 victory Wednesday night.
The Knicks beat the 76ers, 108-102, on Wednesday night for a 2-0 lead in the Eastern Conference semifinals.
The last time a horse won the Triple Crown was in 2018.
The Davis Center at the Harlem Meer is celebrating one year of providing year-round recreation space to New Yorkers while still spreading the word to residents.
Residents displaced by a deadly apartment building fire in Inwood say it was only a matter of time before their building went up in flames.
In New York City, where land is at a premium, a stockpile of pristine soil unearthed at construction sites helps lower emissions and support urban farmers.
Have you ever wondered what happens to a restaurant's leftover or unsold food at the end of the day? Food access advocates say it could make a big difference if it were served to the community.
A new report finds a shortage of courts, fields and swimming pools in some New York City neighborhoods.
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.
Firefighters are still putting out hotspots on buildings destroyed by a massive warehouse fire in Belleville, New Jersey, that started Sunday. CBS News New York's Elijah Westbrook reports.
A 17-year-old has been arrested in the deadly stabbing of a man in Times Square Monday night.
Students are learning hands-on skills through virtual reality for vocational jobs such as welding, carpentry or HVAC work.
A plaque commemorating the sit-ins that nine Black students started on the steps of the all white Cleveland Elementary School was unveiled Thursday.
A crash at exit 34 in Rockaway, N.J. shut down parts of Route 80 on Thursday. No word on any injuries or the cause.
