2 indicted in New York's first case of deed theft, AG says
Attorney General Letitia James says two people accused of stealing a dying NYC woman's home have been indicted on multiple felonies.
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Attorney General Letitia James says two people accused of stealing a dying NYC woman's home have been indicted on multiple felonies.
The New York attorney general says the case is the first of its kind brought under the state's new deed theft law, which establishes it as a crime and gives the attorney general jurisdiction to prosecute. CBS News New York's Alice Gainer reports.
New York Attorney General Letitia James is leading a coalition of officials from across the country to beat back what it says is the targeting of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program.
The coalition says the Trump administration is attacking SNAP in order to target undocumented immigrants and has filed suit to stop it. CBS News New York's Marcia Kramer reports.
Elon Musk's X is suing New York over a state law that requires the company to report how it handles offensive content.
New York Attorney General Letitia James announced a $600,000 settlement with Equinox and SoulCycle over difficulties people had canceling their membership.
New York Attorney General Letitia James forcefully defended herself Tuesday over a mortgage fraud investigation launched by the Department of Justice.
CBS News New York's Marcia Kramer said the investigation has now been confirmed by the head of the FBI, who calls it "a case of great public importance."
The FBI and the U.S. Attorney in Albany have opened an investigation into mortgage fraud allegations against New York Attorney General Letitia James.
New York Attorney General Letitia James' lawyer says mortgage fraud allegations against her are "improper political retribution" by Trump administration officials.
A lawyer for New York Attorney General Letitia James is pushing back against claims of mortgage fraud by the Trump administration.
New York Attorney General Letitia James says the recent Trump administration allegations against her are baseless.
New York Attorney General Letitia James has been referred for federal criminal prosecution for alleged mortgage fraud.
New York Attorney General Letitia James has been referred for federal criminal prosecution for alleged mortgage fraud related to a Virginia home and a New York property. CBS News New York's Alice Gainer reports.
New York Attorney General Letitia James has been referred for federal criminal prosecution for alleged mortgage fraud.
The New York attorney general's office plans to warn 23andMe customers to delete their data after the DNA testing company announced it will seek a buyer.
The New York attorney general's office plans to warn 23andMe customers to delete their data after the DNA testing company announced it will seek a buyer. CBS News New York's Tim McNicholas reports.
More high-profile Democrats are seeing their security clearances revoked by President Trump, including New York Attorney General Letitia James and Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg.
New York corrections officials are offering striking prison guards a deal to return to work.
DoorDash will pay almost $17 million to settle claims it unfairly used tips to subsidize delivery workers' wages in New York.
More than a dozen states, including New York, New Jersey and Connecticut, are challenging DOGE and the Trump administration's authority.
More than a dozen states, including New York, New Jersey and Connecticut, are challenging DOGE and the Trump administration. CBS News New York's Alice Gainer reports.
U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi says the Department of Justice is suing New York over the state's Green Light Law.
In effect since 2019, the law allows undocumented immigrants in the state to get driver's licenses and prohibits motor vehicle info from being shared with federal authorities for immigration enforcement. CBS News New York's Alice Gainer reports.
New York Attorney General Letitia James said "this level of access for unauthorized individuals is unlawful, unprecedented, and unacceptable."
Wednesday night, things begin to change. Showers linger, and areas well north and west may pick up some light snow.
Police made the grisly discovery just before 10 p.m. Tuesday at an apartment on Throop Avenue near Decatur Street.
John Forté, the Grammy-nominated musician known for his work with the Fugees, was found dead in his home in Massachusetts.
A construction crane fell onto a moving passenger train, causing a fiery derailment that killed at least 30 people and injuring dozens more in northeastern Thailand.
The venerable retailer is seeking protection from its creditors after its $2.65 billion purchase of Nieman Marcus failed to spark growth.
Wednesday night, things begin to change. Showers linger, and areas well north and west may pick up some light snow.
Police made the grisly discovery just before 10 p.m. Tuesday at an apartment on Throop Avenue near Decatur Street.
Three people were sentenced Tuesday for their roles in murdering and dismembering a man and a woman in Amityville in February 2024.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani on Tuesday nominated Midori Valdivia to lead the Taxi and Limousine Commission.
President Trump said Tuesday that starting Feb. 1 he will deny federal funding to any states that are home to local governments resisting his administration's immigration policies.
Wednesday night, things begin to change. Showers linger, and areas well north and west may pick up some light snow.
Police in Danbury, Connecticut, are actively looking for a man who they believe fired a deadly gunshot that traveled through a wall and killed his neighbor.
There's plenty of sunshine is on the way to the Tri-State Area, but the First Alert Weather team is also tracking a round of snow later this week.
It was a mostly dry Sunday, until some snow squalls briefly hit the Tri-State Area on Sunday night.
Investigators said the victim was struck by a bullet inside his Danbury, Connecticut, home, and it came from the unit next door.
Wednesday night, things begin to change. Showers linger, and areas well north and west may pick up some light snow.
The New Jersey governor highlighted his achievements during his eight years in office in his final State of the State address.
The Paterson School District says the teacher accused of giving special needs students hot sauce as a form of discipline has been relieved of her duties.
Dozens of people were displaced as a result of the 6 a.m. Sunday blaze at the building on Washington and Hillyer Streets.
Prosecutors say Caneiro killed the family over his brother's plans to remove him from a technology company they shared after money allegedly disappeared from the firm.
Wednesday night, things begin to change. Showers linger, and areas well north and west may pick up some light snow.
Three people were sentenced Tuesday for their roles in murdering and dismembering a man and a woman in Amityville in February 2024.
The trial in the case of accused Gilgo Beach serial killer Rex Heuermann is finally in sight.
Hochul laid out plans to move New York toward universal child care, and restrict 3-D printed ghost guns in the state.
A new bill proposed in New York would target private businesses that don't quickly turn over surveillance footage after a crime. The legislation is named after the young employee killed at a Long Island CVS on Christmas Day.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani on Tuesday nominated Midori Valdivia to lead the Taxi and Limousine Commission.
President Trump said Tuesday that starting Feb. 1 he will deny federal funding to any states that are home to local governments resisting his administration's immigration policies.
Opposition is building in the Orange County village of Chester, where U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement is reportedly planning to buy a warehouse to use as a detention center.
Members of the New York City Council are calling for a city staffer to be released from federal custody after being detained by immigration officials on Monday.
"We don't want to see what's happening in Iran happen," President Trump said in an exclusive interview that aired Tuesday on "CBS Evening News."
Nurses say health care benefits and workplace safety are their main reasons for striking, and are refusing to go back to work until their demands are met.
Loved ones of patients at hospitals in New York City are concerned about care as nurses continue to strike due to failed contract negotiations on Monday.
The New York State Nurses Association said it called for the strike as negotiations stalled with the city's wealthiest hospitals.
The largest nurses strike ever in New York City is underway as thousands of NYSNA members walk off their jobs at major hospitals.
The potential for a major nurses strike in New York City is growing by the minute, with major hospitals and the New York State Nurses Association failing to get a deal done before Sunday's midnight deadline.
John Forté, the Grammy-nominated musician known for his work with the Fugees, was found dead in his home in Massachusetts.
The 2026 Golden Globes honored the standouts in both film and television from last year. See the full list of winners and nominees.
Here is everything you need to know about how to watch and stream the 2026 Golden Globes.
Bob Weir wrote or co-wrote and sang lead vocals on Grateful Dead classics including "Sugar Magnolia," "One More Saturday Night" and "Mexicali Blues."
Video of an angry confrontation during intermission at a performance of "Mamma Mia!" on Broadway is going viral on social media.
Adam Lowry and Kyle Connor each had a goal and an assist, and the Winnipeg Jets beat the New York Islanders 5-4.
Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin has informed the team that he is stepping down from his position.
Jesper Bratt and Ondrej Palat each scored twice and the New Jersey Devils beat the Minnesota Wild 5-2 to snap a four-game skid.
Cooper Flagg scored 27 points and matched a season high with three blocks, and Naji Marshall had three straight baskets down the stretch and finished with 22 points as the depleted Dallas Mavericks beat the Brooklyn Nets 113-105.
Berkly Catton scored the tiebreaking goal in the third period, and the Kraken rallied from two goals down and beat the Rangers 4-2 on Monday night.
A city-approved plan to rezone a stretch of Atlantic Avenue is expected to bring thousands of new apartments to Brooklyn, but tenant advocates say the deal falls short for lower-income residents and could accelerate displacement.
A three-year pilot run by the Brooklyn Justice Initiative and the Mayor's Office of Criminal Justice aims to improve court compliance and reduce recidivism by meeting participants where they live.
Harlem native Teyana Taylor wins her first major acting honor at the 83rd Golden Globes Awards for her performance in Paul Thomas Anderson's "One Battle After Another." Locals say it's a win for the whole neighborhood.
Legislation would protect and expand hunger programs and improve benefit security as New York pantries see rising demand.
The people and businesses of Ridgewood, Queens, have banded together to help those impacted by the recent apartment building fire.
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.
The nurses union is accusing one hospital system of using intimidation tactics. CBS News New York's Christina Fan reports.
National Grid says it responded to the scene after a report of a cracked gas main on 18th Avenue.
Police say they're talking to a person of interest in the Bed-Stuy stabbing.
Saks Global is the parent company of Saks Fifth Avenue, Neiman Marcus and Bergdorf Goodman. CBS News New York's Aziza Shuler reports.
President Donald Trump said Tuesday that starting Feb. 1 he will deny federal funding to any states that are home to local governments resisting his administration's immigration policies, expanding on previous threats to cut off resources to the so-called sanctuary cities themselves. CBS News New York's Elijah Westbrook reports.
