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George Santos has been sentenced to more than seven years in prison on federal wire fraud and identity theft charges in New York.
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George Santos has been sentenced to more than seven years in prison on federal wire fraud and identity theft charges in New York.
George Santos was sentenced to more than seven years in prison on federal wire fraud and identity theft charges Friday on Long Island.
Last August, the former congressman entered a guilty plea to charges of wire fraud and identity theft.
Las Vegas Sands unexpectedly pulled the plug on its casino plan for the Nassau Coliseum. CBS News New York's Jennifer McLogan reports.
The developer who planned to turn Long Island's Nassau Coliseum site into a casino has pulled the plug on the project.
Simple words and gentle gestures -- that is how Long Islanders remember Pope Francis, a pontiff they loved and respected.
His loss is being felt deeply across the world, especially on Long Island, where 52% of adults identify as Catholic. CBS News New York's Jennifer McLogan spoke to some residents with unique connections to the late pontiff.
Geraldine “Jerry” Leo is planking her way into the hearts of much younger gym members. CBS News New York's Carolyn Gusoff reports.
Investigators say they're not ruling anything out as they search for JuanJuan Zwang and Peishuan Fan. CBS News New York's Jennifer McLogan reports.
The massive offshore wind farm was supposed to bring power to half a million homes. CBS News New York's Carolyn Gusoff reports.
Ten people were hospitalized in a carbon monoxide poisoning incident at a multi-family home in Brentwood, officials on Long Island said.
The Brentwood fire chief said an improperly functioning oil burner in the basement caused the poison gas leak. CBS News New York's Jennifer McLogan reports.
Responding firefighters detected high levels of carbon monoxide in the building, and found two people unconscious. They were rushed to South Shore University Hospital. CBS News New York's Jennifer McLogan reports.
Homeowners who live near a hospital in West Islip say they're frustrated and fed up. CBS News New York's Jennifer McLogan met with families now suing over damages to their homes they claim were brought on by construction on the hospital's $500 million expansion.
Investigators say a worker at a Long Island health facility hid cameras in bathrooms, secretly recording hundreds of co-workers and patients. Carolyn Gusoff has this CBS News New York exclusive.
Thirty thousand gallons of partially treated sewage was discharged from its plant, the Department of Environmental Conservation said. CBS News New York's Jennifer McLogan reports.
This is the latest in a series of what are called Frye hearings to determine whether certain DNA evidence will be admissible during trial.
The Long Island family said they rented the home to celebrate the new year, but found mold everywhere, including the refrigerator and hot tub.
The girl from Long Island suffered severe face and head injuries after her next-door neighbor's pit bull attacked. CBS News New York's Carolyn Gusoff reports.
A woman accused of forging vaccination records of students on Long Island did not appear in court for her arraignment. CBS News New York's Jennifer McLogan reports.
Exclusive details about the NYC architect accused of being the Long Island serial killer, his life and how he may have been hiding in plain sight for more than a decade.
A Long Island homeowner is among 21 people charged in a sophisticated drug trafficking investigation.
Long Island high school senior Gianna Mauri is dominating the sport of race walking.
A 15-year-old boy on Long Island is accused of stabbing his own grandmother to death and attempting to kill his mother. CBS News New York's Carolyn Gusoff reports.
Over 60 years ago, two babies with the same last name were born minutes apart at Jamaica Hospital. Only recently did those families learn the children went home with the wrong parents. CBS News New York's Jennifer McLogan spoke with the Long Island man who is now suing the hospital.
A child and three other people were shot in Paterson, New Jersey, on Saturday, a source familiar with the investigation told CBS News New York.
A massive drag racing street takeover in Maspeth, Queens, early Saturday morning has prompted an NYPD investigation.
Charlotte FC beat New York City FC 2-1 on Saturday night.
Colder weather returns to the New York City area next week with sub-freezing temperatures in the suburbs.
The Knicks beat the Hawks 113-102 on Saturday night in Game 1 of their Eastern Conference playoff series.
A massive drag racing street takeover in Maspeth, Queens, early Saturday morning has prompted an NYPD investigation.
Colder weather returns to the New York City area next week with sub-freezing temperatures in the suburbs.
Recurring elevator problems are back and worse than ever at one New York City high-rise, according to tenants.
Singer-songwriter Gavin DeGraw turned to social media for help reconnecting with a New York City bartender after a memorable performance this week.
The murder case surrounding the 1979 disappearance of 6-year-old Etan Patz in NYC is on track for a third trial.
Colder weather returns to the New York City area next week with sub-freezing temperatures in the suburbs.
New York City's balmy weather proved to be record-breaking for the date of April 15.
Parts of the New York area could see record high temperatures during a summerlike stretch of weather this week.
A major warmup, featuring summer-like temperatures in the 80s, will take over the Eastern Seaboard beginning Monday.
New York City and the Tri-State Area are finally turning the corner to warmer weather this week.
A child and three other people were shot in Paterson, New Jersey, on Saturday, a source familiar with the investigation told CBS News New York.
Colder weather returns to the New York City area next week with sub-freezing temperatures in the suburbs.
Runners are taking part in the 2026 Jersey City Marathon and Half Marathon, starting at 7 a.m. Sunday.
A large fire broke out in Union City, New Jersey, near 38th Street and Bergen Turnpike on Saturday.
The Invasive Species Management Act outlaws the sale and spread of species, like the Bradford pear, Japanese barberry and running bamboo, in the Garden State.
A young Long Island man who overcame autism to graduate high school as valedictorian is now poised to graduate from Hofstra with top honors.
New York families rely on state records to make sure car purchases are legit, but what happens when those records are wrong?
A Marine Corps veteran is walking more than 100 miles from eastern Long Island to Staten Island to support a little girl battling cancer.
A Nassau County man faces multiple charges are he allegedly tried to lure an 11-year-old earlier this week.
Eisenhower Park in East Meadow, Long Island has reopened after a deadly gang-related shooting Wednesday night.
Former President Barack Obama met privately with New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani before joining together to read to preschoolers at a child care center in the Bronx.
The deal, approved by the FCC, would create a company that owns 265 television stations in 44 states and Washington, D.C.
President Trump spoke with CBS News Friday in a new telephone interview.
The wife of New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani has apologized for what she says were "harmful" social media posts she made as a teenager.
The federal government is withholding $73 million in highway funds from New York, Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said Thursday.
Advocates fear New York state could be taking a step back when it comes to biomarker testing access for those with Medicaid.
What started as a sinus infection left a Long Island teenager fighting for his life, requiring emergency brain surgery.
Older adults in New Jersey recorded the highest number of suspected overdose deaths in 2025, according to the New Jersey Department of Health.
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, shuttered its emergency room Saturday night.
Singer-songwriter Gavin DeGraw turned to social media for help reconnecting with a New York City bartender after a memorable performance this week.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani and his wife Rama Duwaji will not attend this year's Met Gala, sources said.
The Rock And Roll Hall of Fame unveiled its list of inductees for 2026, and it includes the Wu-Tang Clan, the legendary, local hip-hop collective.
Jury selection for Harvey Weinstein's rape retrial in a Manhattan courtroom began Tuesday. He is being accused of raping actress Jessica Mann in 2013.
Afrika Bambaataa, a rapper and producer, was best known for breakthrough tracks like 1982's "Planet Rock" and for founding the Universal Zulu Nation art collective.
Charlotte FC beat New York City FC 2-1 on Saturday night.
The Knicks beat the Hawks 113-102 on Saturday night in Game 1 of their Eastern Conference playoff series.
The Chicago Cubs handed the New York Mets their 10th consecutive loss with a 4-2 victory on Saturday.
Prince Owusu scored on a penalty kick and added three assists to spark CF Montreal to a 4-1 victory over the Red Bulls on Saturday.
The New York Yankees rolled to a 13-4 rout of the Kansas City Royals on Saturday afternoon.
Recurring elevator problems are back and worse than ever at one New York City high-rise, according to tenants.
Students at M.S. 407 transform a barren space into a habitat for bees and butterflies, part of a broader city push to expand pollinator-friendly green spaces.
Brooklyn officials announced a first-of-its-kind initiative to build sensory rooms in every District 75 elementary school.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani's administration unveiled a dramatic traffic redesign at Brooklyn's Grand Army Plaza.
New York City business owners are pushing on the State Legislature to pass Gov. Kathy Hochul's reforms that would roll back some of the climate legislation passed by New York state in 2019.
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.
The Knicks opened the playoffs with a convincing win at Madison Square Garden. CBS News New York's Steve Overmyer reports.
The NYPD is patrolling a Queens intersection after a massive drag racing street takeover early Saturday morning. The wild scene unfolded in the Maspeth section. CBS News New York's Andrew Ramos reports.
Rockefeller Center hosted a free outdoor music festival Saturday for Record Store Day.
CBS News New York's Vanessa Murdock has your weather forecast for April 18 at 11 p.m.
Police have charged a woman with arson in connection to an apartment building fire near City Hall in Lower Manhattan on Friday.
