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WCBS reporter Irene Cornell says she was shocked when the mayor walked over to her.
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WCBS reporter Irene Cornell says she was shocked when the mayor walked over to her.
Irene Cornell was in the courtroom when Salvatore "Sammy the Bull" Gravano turned rat and testified against John Gotti in his third federal trial.
It was the trial of the century. In today's Back Stories, WCBS court reporter Irene Cornell recalls when the O.J. Simpson verdict was handed down.
Defense attorneys argued the jury learned about the presence of the first jury's members and were improperly influenced by the spectacle.
Wayne is joined by longtime court reporter Irene Cornell who waxes poetic about figures like Crazy Joe Gallo, Big Paulie Castellano and of course John Gotti.
Jurors deliberated over nine days before finding the 56-year-old guilty of murder during a kidnapping.
John Gotti, grandson of the deceased mob boss John Gotti nicknamed "Teflon Don," has pleaded guilty to selling drugs as part of a larger distribution ring in Queens, authorities say.
An earlier trial for the Maple Shade, New Jersey, man ended in mistrial.
Jurors are considering the many confessions made by the man accused of killing 6-year-old Etan Patz over the years, starting in the summer of 1979.
A high-priced Russian call girl pleaded not guilty Tuesday to allegedly trying to extort hundreds of thousands of dollars from former Gov. Eliot Spitzer.
A man testified Tuesday that the man accused of killing 6-year-old Etan Patz 37 years ago confessed the murder to him shortly afterward.
A witness broke down on the stand Monday at the retrial of the man accused of killing 6-year old Etan Patz 37 years ago.
Julie Patz said she reluctantly let her son, Etan, walk alone to his school bus stop in Soho for the first time on May 25, 1979.
A jury deadlocked last year on the murder and kidnapping charges against Pedro Hernandez, a former convenience store stock clerk in Etan's SoHo neighborhood.
The first trial against Pedro Hernandez in May of 2015 ended in a hung jury, but the majority of jurors who voted guilty urged the district attorney to retry the case.
A popular Bronx strip club has been busted after its staffers were allegedly caught selling cocaine and other drugs to undercover officers.
Nine people were arrested after authorities discovered 140 pounds of packaged heroin stashed at a private home in the Bronx.
Former New York Senate Majority Leader Dean Skelos, whose sentence was significantly lower than prosecutors had asked for, was also fined $500,000.
A rookie police officer is learning his fate following his manslaughter conviction in the accidental shooting death of an unarmed man in a darkened stairwell in Brooklyn.
Former New York Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver had engaged in extramarital affairs with two women, one of whom lobbied him on a regular basis, according to newly released court documents.
A judge on Thursday ruled against a motion to toss the conviction for former NYPD police officer Peter Liang.
A Brooklyn judge will convened a special hearing Wednesday in connection to the trial of former NYPD police officer Peter Liang, who was convicted in the 2014 stairwell shooting death of Akai Gurley.
The Brooklyn District Attorney's office on Wednesday recommended that former NYPD Officer Peter Liang serve no jail time in the fatal shooting of a man in a Brooklyn building.
A home health aide was charged Friday with stealing more than $260,000 from the 98-year-old woman she had been caring for on the Upper East Side.
Peter Liang, was found guilty of manslaughter and official misconduct in the death of Akai Gurley. Upon being convicted of a felony, Liang was automatically terminated from the NYPD.
A taxi driver struck two pedestrians before crashing into a building on the Lower East Side on Saturday.
Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting scored an equalizer in the 98th minute to recover a point for the Red Bulls in a 1-1 draw with Toronto FC on Saturday.
Sixers' guard Quentin Grimes scored a season-high 28 points in a 104-97 victory over the Brooklyn Nets.
Four people, including two teens and a construction worker, were hurt in a house explosion in Newark, New Jersey, on Saturday.
Bronx Week is back on. Last week, Borough President Vanessa Gibson said the multi-day event had been put on pause this year to the budget deficit.
A taxi driver struck two pedestrians before crashing into a building on the Lower East Side on Saturday.
Bronx Week is back on. Last week, Borough President Vanessa Gibson said the multi-day event had been put on pause this year to the budget deficit.
The first case of mpox clade I has been detected in New York City, health officials said Friday. Of the two types of mpox, clade I is known to cause more severe disease and death.
Thousands of runners are getting ready to run the New York City half-marathon Sunday. Here's the weather forecast, route map, street closures and everything to know about the event.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani signed an executive order Friday establishing the first-ever Mayor's Office of LGBTQIA+ Affairs.
The New York area is in for a mild weekend before the weather takes a turn to start the work week.
It will be rainy on Thursday morning, and the weather will change to snow as temperatures drop across the Tri-State Area.
Thunderstorms are expected in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut this weekend after severe weather hit the Midwest.
Periods of rain will move through the New York area Thursday, but spring temperatures are on the way for the weekend.
Snow and rain will make for messy morning and evening commutes for New Yorkers on Tuesday. It's a First Alert Weather Day.
Four people, including two teens and a construction worker, were hurt in a house explosion in Newark, New Jersey, on Saturday.
Heights University Hospital, formerly known as Christ Hospital, is set to shutter its emergency room Saturday night.
The New York area is in for a mild weekend before the weather takes a turn to start the work week.
At least 10 dead geese were recently found at Verona Park in Essex County, New Jersey.
Overhead wire problems at the Portal Bridge forced the suspension of some NJ Transit and Amtrak trains Friday.
Prosecutors said Matthew Smith fended off efforts to hand over his car keys before the crash that killed Nassau County police officer Patricia Espinosa.
A Manorville breeder was charged with animal neglect after dogs and puppies were allegedly left alone in poor conditions as a blizzard struck New York.
A father and son died in an overnight fire on Long Island. Kenneth Roberts, 42, and his son Mekhi, 12, were trapped in intense smoke inside a basement apartment.
Jones Beach will host a series of special events commemorating America's 250th birthday this summer.
A Long Island woman is reuniting with the NYU Langone medical team that helped deliver her baby after she suffered from kidney failure.
With oil markets paralyzed by the U.S.-Iran war, the Trump administration says it could escort ships through the Strait of Hormuz — a massive undertaking that experts say could already be in the preparatory stages.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani signed an executive order Friday establishing the first-ever Mayor's Office of LGBTQIA+ Affairs.
NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani denounced Republican Sen. Tommy Tuberville's anti-Muslim social media post during a Ramadan event.
President Trump alleged that Iran is "totally defeated and wants a deal," but not one he "would accept."
A New Jersey toddler's death after falling more than 20 stories has prompted new legislation designed to ensure windows are properly guarded in apartment buildings across the state.
The first case of mpox clade I has been detected in New York City, health officials said Friday. Of the two types of mpox, clade I is known to cause more severe disease and death.
Heights University Hospital, formerly known as Christ Hospital, is set to shutter its emergency room Saturday night.
New Jersey Sen. Andy Kim is opening up about his father's Alzheimer's diagnosis in hopes of helping others struggling like him to care for their loved ones.
A new study shows toxic forever chemicals known as PFAS may be entering the food chain on Long Island through contaminated soil, water and air.
Erik Lochtefeld is back to acting and marathon training after a glioblastoma diagnosis and complex surgery at NYU Langone.
Legendary New York City television news anchor Ernie Anastos has died. His wife says he died early Thursday morning of pneumonia.
Ballerina Misty Copeland responded to controversial comments made by actor Timothée Chalamet when he appeared to dismiss the significance of ballet and opera, saying, "No one cares."
A woman was arrested on Sunday for firing multiple shots at the Beverly Hills home of Rihanna, Los Angeles Police Department officials say.
Actress Daryl Hannah explains why the depiction of herself in the FX miniseries "Love Story" is unacceptable in an op-ed in Friday's New York Times.
Justin Timberlake is suing Sag Harbor to prevent the release of bodycam video of his 2024 arrest for driving while intoxicated on Long Island.
Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting scored an equalizer in the 98th minute to recover a point for the Red Bulls in a 1-1 draw with Toronto FC on Saturday.
Sixers' guard Quentin Grimes scored a season-high 28 points in a 104-97 victory over the Brooklyn Nets.
The New York Knicks beat the Indiana Pacers 101-92 on Friday night.
The Los Angeles Kings held off the New York Islanders 3-2 on Friday night.
Alexis Lafreniere had a goal and an assist to lead the New York Rangers to a 6-3 victory over the Winnipeg Jets on Thursday night.
The NYC DEP has announced plans to clean Flushing Creek with chlorine, sparking outrage among some environmentalists.
Neighbors and local businesses in Long Island City, Queens, say rental trucks parked on streets are impacting daily operations.
Erik Lochtefeld is back to acting and marathon training after a glioblastoma diagnosis and complex surgery at NYU Langone.
Manhattan historians recently discovered a link to the Underground Railroad at the Merchant's House Museum.
The National Dance Institute in Harlem hosts a special camp twice a year to bring together dancers with and without special needs for a dance camp, proving anyone can take center stage.
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.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Dogs got decked out for the annual Tompkins Square Halloween Dog Parade in New York City's East Village on Saturday.
Cosplayers flooded New York City's Javits Center in October 2024 for the annual New York Comic Con convention.
CBS News New York's Vanessa Murdock has your weather forecast for March 14 at 6:30 p.m.
In honor of Saturday night's game between top-seeded St. John's and second-seeded UConn, their mascots went head-to-head at The Edge at Hudson Yards.
Residents of a NYCHA complex in Chelsea continue to protest a planned demolition of their homes. Tenants at the Fulton and Elliott-Chelsea Houses hit the streets again Saturday to speak out against the redevelopment project.
Thousands of runners will lace up their sneakers Sunday for the United Airlines New York City Half Marathon.
New York City's Department of Transportation kicked off a "pothole blitz" on Saturday.