New York state getting proactive in battle against retail theft
There are now pending bills in Albany to create a statewide office to combat organized shoplifting and to increase penalties for repeat offenders.
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There are now pending bills in Albany to create a statewide office to combat organized shoplifting and to increase penalties for repeat offenders.
Santos faces nearly two dozen federal charges, including wire fraud and money laundering.
CBS New York was in court Monday for the emotional sentencing of the 78-year-old.
CBS New York's Jennifer McLogan was in court when the physician admitted his guilt in front of the victims' grieving families.
John Elliott has the Tri-State Area's latest First Alert Forecast on CBS2 News At Noon.
Police say 15-year-old John Gray was last seen Thursday in East Hampton. Investigators believe Gray's phone is now dead or taken.
New York State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli shares what got him involved in public service at a young age on "The Point with Marcia Kramer."
Craig Allen has the Tri-State Area's latest First Alert Forecast on CBS2 News This Morning.
Craig Allen has the Tri-State Area's latest First Alert Forecast on CBS2 News This Morning.
Lonnie Quinn has the Tri-State Area's latest First Alert Forecast on CBS2 News at 5.
Nurses and patients at St. Catherine of Siena Hospital said it's a devastating blow to the community. CBS New York's Jennifer McLogan reports.
John Elliott has the Tri-State Area's latest First Alert Forecast on CBS2 News at Noon.
Law enforcement on Long Island announced Thursday they're creating a new task force to fight a spike in high end home break-ins and car thefts. CBS New York's Carolyn Gusoff reports.
A teenager with autism from Long Island has been reported missing and may be in the city. John Gray, 15, was last seen on Three Mile Harbor Drive in East Hampton on Wednesday morning. Police say they have information indicating John was in Manhattan around 2:15 a.m. Thursday and may be using public transportation.
Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman claims an email was intercepted from a lobbyist for the Hard Rock Seminole Casino at Citi Field, Queens, in possible collusion with Hofstra. CBS New York's Jennifer McLogan has the story.
The sister and daughter of Maureen Brainard-Barnes spoke after Heuermann was charged with her killing. CBS New York's Jennifer McLogan reports.
The accused serial killer, his hands shackled behind his hulking back, showed no emotion at all. He came in and out of the courtroom stone-faced as Suffolk District Attorney Ray Tierney announced a grand jury has pinned a fourth murder on him - Maureen Brainard-Barnes. CBS New York's Carolyn Gusoff reports.
New charges were filed Tuesday against accused Gilgo Beach serial killer Rex Heuermann. Suffolk County DA Ray Tierney spoke about the charges in a news conference.
Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman told CBS New York crews also continue to treat the roads there as temperatures drops.
The Gilgo Beach murders suspect is due in court Tuesday on Long Island, where he is expected to be charged in a fourth murder.
The suspected Gilgo Beach serial killer is due in court Tuesday on Long Island.
Tony Sadiku has the Tri-State Area's latest First Alert Forecast on CBS2 News at 11.
State law approved the video-generated tickets for drivers who wiz by buses with the stop sign arm out, but these drivers say the proof isn't legally sufficient. CBS New York's Carolyn Gusoff reports.
Tony Sadiku has the Tri-State Area's latest First Alert Forecast on CBS2 News at 5.
The Village of Hempstead honored the Civil Rights icon Monday, along with a Harlem doctor credited with saving his life back in 1958. CBS New York's Zinnia Maldonado reports.
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.
Police are responding to reports of a shooting at the Mall of Louisiana in Baton Rouge.
The Savannah Bananas will play against the Party Animals on Friday and Sunday in sold-out games at Yankee Stadium.
The NTSB has released its preliminary report into the deadly runway crash at NYC's LaGuardia Airport. Two pilots were killed and dozens of other people were injured.
The NYPD has made an arrest after this weekend's fiery and chaotic car meetup in Queens.
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.
Colder weather returns to the New York City area this 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 minor earthquake rattled parts of New Jersey just after 2 a.m. Thursday.
Travelers at Newark Airport may have been exposed to an individual with measles, New Jersey health officials warn.
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.
Rutgers University police say a sexual assault happened in Parking Lot 26 on Bartlett Street just after 5 a.m. on Saturday.
The horse captured on incredible body-cam footage last week of an NYPD mounted officer chasing down a suspected purse snatcher was rescued from slaughter off a racetrack.
A father and son were arrested after police say they found chemicals combined to make explosives at their Syosset home on Long Island.
Scientists say New York's coastal waters are experiencing some of the most severe threats on record, and they're not just environmental.
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.
A crackdown on gang violence in Nassau County is delivering results with nearly three dozen arrests in the last week, police said.
Rex Heuermann admitted in court earlier this month that he strangled all his victims to death, but his ex-wife Asa Ellerup heard his confession prior to his plea.
Republican Rep. Mike Lawler is asking a judge to kick a Democrat off the ballot in the 17th Congressional District, due to alleged fraud.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced thousands of New York City Housing Authority apartments will get upgraded utilities.
New York City Council member Chi Ossé was arrested in Brooklyn Wednesday morning, the NYPD confirmed.
What is New York City doing to keep day cares safe, and how will safety play into the mayor's plans for universal child care across the city?
There are some out there who believe Mayor Mamdani may have been the catalyst for the Mets' current 11-game losing streak.
Ticketmaster will be rereleasing tickets for Harry Styles' upcoming concerts in New York City that were originally purchased by scalpers, the company says.
The upcoming fashion exhibit at the Metropolitan Museum of Art includes 25 mannequins based on real bodies.
A previously unreleased song is one of many ways Prince is being honored a decade after his death.
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 Savannah Bananas will play against the Party Animals on Friday and Sunday in sold-out games at Yankee Stadium.
Here is what to know about where and when to watch the 2026 NFL Draft.
The 2026 NFL Draft is Thursday night. Here is the order of picks for Round 1.
The Mets snapped their 12-game losing streak Wednesday night, beating the Minnesota Twins 3-2.
D.C. United played the New York Red Bulls to a 4-4 tie on Wednesday night.
An out-of-service escalator at Jamaica Station in Queens is reviving complaints that date back years.
The head of a housing nonprofit in Harlem was arrested after residents complained over delayed repairs.
A 2009 New York City law requiring most roll-down security gates to be at least 70% transparent is set to take effect this summer.
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.
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.
Author T Kira Madden spoke to Club Calvi about her debut novel, "Whidbey," which is about three women linked by the violence of one man.
The annual Macy's Flower Show is back at the flagship store in Herald Square with more than 50,000 live flowers on display through May 10.
Peanut is a one-year-old husky mix who is looking for her forever home. She's incredibly playful, well-trained and great with kids and other dogs.
Thursday is the pick of the week with high temperatures and sunny skies. But, it's going to be a soggy Saturday. CBS news New York Meteorologist John Elliott has the forecast.
A morning walk on the beach along Australia's east coast went horribly wrong for a group of seven tourists when the tide came in, leaving them stranded. CBS News' Holly Williams has details of the rescue.
