Evidence allegedly links Rex Heuermann to at least 3 Gilgo Beach murders
Heuermann is charged with the murders of Megan Waterman, Melissa Marthelemy and Amber Costello, who all went missing between 2007-2010, CBS New York's Christina Fan reports.
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Heuermann is charged with the murders of Megan Waterman, Melissa Marthelemy and Amber Costello, who all went missing between 2007-2010, CBS New York's Christina Fan reports.
Heuermann's arrest in the Gilgo Beach murders sent shockwaves through a quiet Long Island community, CBS New York's Dick Brennan reports.
CBS New York's Mary Calvi spoke with Rifkin in 2011 about his own crimes and the Gilgo Beach murder case.
Neighbors in Massapequa Park were stunned Friday after the arrest of Rex Heuermann in connection to the Gilgo Beach murders. CBS New York's Dick Brennan reports. Read more: https://cbsn.ws/3pLaR6Z
The families of some of the Gilgo Beach murder victims spoke out Friday after the arrest of Rex Heuermann. CBS New York's Jennifer Bisram reports. Read more: https://cbsn.ws/3NSDl6H
Suffolk County DA Ray Tierney, Suffolk County Police Commissioner Rodney Harrison and other officials gathered to discuss the arrest of Rex Heuermann in three Gilgo Beach murders.
A surveillance team recovered a pizza box Heuermann threw into a garbage can on Fifth Avenue in Manhattan, prosecutors say.
Heuermann was arraigned on murder charges in the killings of three women whose remains were found on Gilgo Beach. CBS2's Jennifer Bisram was in court and had this report.
Police arrested suspect Rex Heuermann in connection to the Gilgo Beach murders.
Here's a brief look at the Gilgo Beach murder victims identified by police so far. CBS New York's Natalie Duddridge reports.
Sources said the 11th floor of the building on Fifth Avenue is closed off, CBS New York's Tim McNicholas reports.
Officials called Heuermann's arrest a major break in the infamous Gilgo Beach murders that baffled law enforcement and the public for more than a decade, CBS New York's Carolyn Gusoff reports.
Suffolk County Police Chief Rodney Harrison and County Executive Steve Bellone announced an arrest in the Gilgo Beach murders.
A suspect was taken into custody early Friday morning in the more-than-decade-old Gilgo Beach killings, law enforcement sources confirm.
Since 2010, more than 10 victims have been discovered strewn across a stretch of Ocean Parkway on Long Island, several of them identified as sex workers.
Police found human remains in a wooded area of Long Island on Thursday. The investigation is just off the Southern State Parkway in West Islip. CBS New York's Jennifer Bisram has more on the mystery. Read more: https://cbsn.ws/3ObHFPL
Long Island officials gave an update after skeletal remains were found near the Southern State Parkway.
There are more legal troubles for a Long Island business owner who sells sloths.
An Air Quality Health Advisory just went into effect for New York City, Long Island, Westchester and Rockland counties, as temperatures are expected to soar into the 90s. CBS New York's Jennifer Bisram reports from Long Beach.
The county issued a warning about high levels of bacteria at 63 beaches.
The MTA says its new text alert system will help frustrated riders.
Robert M. Bush, a Long Island high school football player, has given the gift of life after he collapsed during a workout and passed away last week. CBS New York's Jennifer Bisram reports.
The summer heat didn't stop 40,000 people from attending the free Boyz II Men concert at the Lakeside Theater at Eisenhower Park.
A Long Island high school football player who collapsed during practice was taken off life support Friday. Read more: https://cbsn.ws/3CZVv1v
A Long Island high school football player is on life support after collapsing on his high school field. CBS New York's Jennifer McLogan met with his family, who are getting love and support from their community.
New York City voters are heading to the polls Tuesday for the primary election, with several closely watched races on the ballot.
Voters are going to the polls Tuesday for contests in New York, South Carolina, Maryland and Utah.
The Timberwolves are trading Julius Randle and a first-round pick to the Nets as part of a three-team deal that also includes the Chicago Bulls, a person with knowledge of the terms told the AP.
Riley Greene homered and Kevin McGonigle drove in two runs as the Detroit Tigers beat Gerrit Cole for the first time in 10 years, winning 5-3 against the New York Yankees.
President Trump has insisted that vandals, rather than questionable craftsmanship, are responsible for the enduring problems following the Reflecting Pool's $14.7 million sealant job.
New York City voters are heading to the polls Tuesday for the primary election, with several closely watched races on the ballot.
The Timberwolves are trading Julius Randle and a first-round pick to the Nets as part of a three-team deal that also includes the Chicago Bulls, a person with knowledge of the terms told the AP.
Safety upgrades are coming to Westchester County Airport, which serves 2 million flyers every year. U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy announced on Monday what's planned.
There is a new kind of on-demand video messaging called "kosher cameos" that just launched on Long Island and it doesn't cost a thing.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani is accused of using anti-Israel tropes to mobilize voters in the city's Democratic primaries.
Monday's severe weather has come and gone, but that doesn't mean the system is leaving the area.
After a tranquil, warm weekend, more turbulent weather lies ahead in the New York City area.
Weather is tranquil and pleasant in the New York City area for Father's Day weekend as summer officially begins.
Dangerous heat is building across the Tri-State Area with the threat of severe storms, making Thursday and Friday First Alert Weather Days.
Thursday and Friday will be First Alert Weather Days in the New York City area, with high temperatures and the chance for strong storms.
Monday's severe weather has come and gone, but that doesn't mean the system is leaving the area.
A man from New Jersey was charged after he allegedly hit and killed two teen pedestrians in Townsend, Delaware, over the weekend.
After a tranquil, warm weekend, more turbulent weather lies ahead in the New York City area.
Traffic will be impacted in Midtown Manhattan as the city initiates shuttle bus corridors and street closures to accommodate World Cup ticketholders.
A small plane crashed into a lake in West Milford, New Jersey, on Saturday.
There is a new kind of on-demand video messaging called "kosher cameos" that just launched on Long Island and it doesn't cost a thing.
Monday's severe weather has come and gone, but that doesn't mean the system is leaving the area.
Firefighters in Hempstead used a ladder truck to free a seagull that got tangled in a rope above a busy street.
Adventureland reopened Saturday, but its new Wave Twister ride remained closed one day after 15 kids and one adult were stranded on the ride for hours.
Fifteen children and one adult were rescued Friday evening after they got stuck on a ride at Long Island's Adventureland amusement park.
New York City voters are heading to the polls Tuesday for the primary election, with several closely watched races on the ballot.
Voters are going to the polls Tuesday for contests in New York, South Carolina, Maryland and Utah.
President Trump has insisted that vandals, rather than questionable craftsmanship, are responsible for the enduring problems following the Reflecting Pool's $14.7 million sealant job.
Safety upgrades are coming to Westchester County Airport, which serves 2 million flyers every year. U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy announced on Monday what's planned.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani is accused of using anti-Israel tropes to mobilize voters in the city's Democratic primaries.
An off-duty EMT jumped into action at the Knicks parade Thursday when a man appeared to be suffering from an overdose.
New York broadcast giant Bill Ritter announced Friday he is stepping down from the WABC anchor desk after being diagnosed with early stage Alzheimer's.
For half a century, The Valerie Fund has been dedicated to providing care to children with cancer and blood disorders.
A New Jersey nonprofit called The Valerie Fund is celebrating 50 years of providing comprehensive care to children with cancer and blood disorders.
New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill is urging people to donate blood ahead of the summer months.
Clive Davis helped shape the careers of music stars including Janis Joplin, Bruce Springsteen and Whitney Houston.
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Claude Guillemot and a flight instructor were flying in a twin-motor Cessna 421 on Friday evening. An investigation into the crash is underway.
James Burrows directed more than 1,000 episodes of television, including every episode of the original "Will & Grace."
A New York Knicks documentary series is in the works from director and Knicks superfan Ben Stiller.
The Timberwolves are trading Julius Randle and a first-round pick to the Nets as part of a three-team deal that also includes the Chicago Bulls, a person with knowledge of the terms told the AP.
Riley Greene homered and Kevin McGonigle drove in two runs as the Detroit Tigers beat Gerrit Cole for the first time in 10 years, winning 5-3 against the New York Yankees.
New York is forming an exploratory committee to evaluate the potential of hosting the Winter Olympics for the first time since 1980.
Kyle Schwarber and Bryce Harper each homered for the second consecutive game, and Zack Wheeler struck out seven as the Philadelphia Phillies defeated the New York Mets 6-2.
Wyndham Clark began the final round up six shots, but ended up winning by just one, securing his second U.S. Open title in four years.
Experts say the team's title run created a feeling of collective joy and connection, while some local businesses are also seeing a boost from the celebration.
Knicks fans who couldn't make it to Thursday's parade still found a way to celebrate across New York in true blue-and-orange fashion.
A vending machine in Coney Island is offering something unusual alongside the neighborhood's classic attractions: original artwork from local artists.
A years-long battle is intensifying over the future of an old rail line in Queens that was abandoned after a fire over 50 years ago.
Harlem's historic Cotton Club recently announced it was up for sale. The news comes as jazz clubs across the borough disappear.
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 governor's office said the state was notified that the federal government was planning to sue New York over new ICE restrictions.
The Legacies of Champions exhibit at the FIFA Museum in New York City celebrates soccer legends and the World Cup. CBS News New York's Luis Miguel Echegaray reports.
The NYPD is searching for the shooter who killed a 21-year-old man in the Belmont section of the Bronx.
Horse carriage rides are resuming Tuesday in Central Park following the death of an 18-year-old tourist from India. CBS News New York's Aziza Shuler reports.
The wet weather isn't over yet, as the Tri-State can expect more showers on Tuesday. CBS News New York Meteorologist Tony Sadiku has the forecast.
