Driver in horrific 2005 head-on crash involving a limo on Long Island paroled after 19 years
CBS News New York's Jennifer McLogan covered the case from the beginning and on Monday spoke to grieving families.
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CBS News New York's Jennifer McLogan covered the case from the beginning and on Monday spoke to grieving families.
Convictions of Martin Heidgen, Taliyah Taylor and Franklin McPherson hinged on prosecutors' contention they acted with "depraved indifference to human life."
New York's highest court will hear appeals from three drivers claiming they were too intoxicated to know right from wrong in deadly crashes and should have their murder convictions thrown out.
The family of a 7-year-old girl killed in a wrong-way drunken-driving crash in 2005 on Long Island has reached a settlement in the lawsuit against the convicted driver and the company that owned the limousine they were riding in.
In a 3 to 1 decision, the NY State Supreme Court Appellate Division ruled to uphold Martin Heidgen's conviction. Heidgen was convicted of murder in a notorious drunken-driving crash that killed a wedding limo chauffeur and a 7-year-old flower girl.
The Long Island man convicted of a notorious wrong-way drunk driving crash that killed a 7-year-old girl and a limo driver is making a plea for freedom Monday.
West Nile virus has been detected in mosquitoes in New York City, but no human cases have been reported in the city so far in 2025.
Ozzie Albies hit a three-run homer and Ronald Acuña Jr. made a spectacular throw as the Atlanta Braves beat the New York Yankees on Friday.
Austin Hays hit two of Cincinnati's four home runs and Nick Lodolo threw seven strong innings as the Reds beat the Mets 8-4 on Friday.
It was all hands on deck at a New York beach when eight swimmers needed to be rescued after lifeguards left their posts for the day.
Many families in Plainfield have a long road to recovery after the devastating floods claimed lives and forced people to throw out their possessions.
West Nile virus has been detected in mosquitoes in New York City, but no human cases have been reported in the city so far in 2025.
It was all hands on deck at a New York beach when eight swimmers needed to be rescued after lifeguards left their posts for the day.
The 2005 rezoning of 175 blocks along Brooklyn's waterfront reshaped the skyline and the community. But some promises are only partially fulfilled 20 years later.
Zohran Mamdani held a high-profile meeting with House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries as he seeks the Democratic leader's endorsement for mayor.
A Long Island woman who replaced her front lawn with native plants was issued a fine because officials said it was ugly and violated the village's code.
NYC remains under a heat advisory today, as high temperatures hit the 90s and feel more like triple digits.
There's a flood watch for northwestern parts of New Jersey, where communities are still cleaning up from Monday's storm.
Flash flood warnings and watches popped up Monday across NYC and New Jersey, as powerful storms hit the area.
Insurance experts warn property insurance premiums will climb even higher than they already are.
In the evening, we'll see another round of showers and thunderstorms develop, particularly off to our south.
Many families in Plainfield have a long road to recovery after the devastating floods claimed lives and forced people to throw out their possessions.
Investigators are trying to determine whether the driver struck the geese on purpose.
New Jersey congressional democrats condemned the Trump administration's decision to use Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst as a temporary detention center for immigrant detainees.
The last of four detainees who escaped from an ICE facility in Newark, New Jersey, in June has now been caught.
Robert Montgomery, 61, died in a lightning strike at a New Jersey archery range that also injured 14 people.
It was all hands on deck at a New York beach when eight swimmers needed to be rescued after lifeguards left their posts for the day.
A Long Island woman who replaced her front lawn with native plants was issued a fine because officials said it was ugly and violated the village's code.
A man who was sucked into an MRI machine and suffered severe injuries on Long Island has died, according to police.
Oil has stopped flowing into Long Island's Mill River, but not before an estimated 1,000 gallons of greasy fluid leaked into the water.
A man was critically injured after getting sucked into an MRI machine at a medical center on New York's Long Island, according to police.
President Trump has filed a lawsuit over a story the Wall Street Journal published about an alleged birthday letter to Jeffrey Epstein.
Zohran Mamdani held a high-profile meeting with House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries as he seeks the Democratic leader's endorsement for mayor.
The Justice Department on Friday formally asked a federal judge to unseal transcripts from grand jury proceedings involving convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
New Jersey congressional democrats condemned the Trump administration's decision to use Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst as a temporary detention center for immigrant detainees.
President Trump late Thursday ordered the Justice Department to seek the release of grand jury testimony related to Jeffrey Epstein.
West Nile virus has been detected in mosquitoes in New York City, but no human cases have been reported in the city so far in 2025.
A man who was sucked into an MRI machine and suffered severe injuries on Long Island has died, according to police.
A man was critically injured after getting sucked into an MRI machine at a medical center on New York's Long Island, according to police.
Breakthroughs in cancer treatment are helping a New York teen conquer an aggressive bone tumor, doctors say.
Protesters rallied outside Trump Tower in NYC over the federal government's plan to end the 988 suicide prevention lifeline's option for LGBTQ+ youth.
CBS will end "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert" and retire "The Late Show" franchise in May 2026, the company announced Thursday.
Connie Francis was a wholesome pop star of the 1950s and '60s whose personal life was filled with heartbreak and tragedy.
Wu-Tang Clan are playing their final shows this week as part of their farewell tour, including tonight at Madison Square Garden in NYC.
The Delacorte Theater, a beloved Central Park landmark, is back after a nearly two-year renovation.
"Severance," "The White Lotus," "The Studio" and "Hacks" are among the shows that earned top nominations for the 77th annual Primetime Emmy Awards as the 2025 nominees were announced Tuesday morning.
Ozzie Albies hit a three-run homer and Ronald Acuña Jr. made a spectacular throw as the Atlanta Braves beat the New York Yankees on Friday.
Austin Hays hit two of Cincinnati's four home runs and Nick Lodolo threw seven strong innings as the Reds beat the Mets 8-4 on Friday.
Comedian Shane Gillis' opening monologue as host of the ESPYS went over awkwardly in front of some of the biggest names in sports on Wednesday night.
Breanna Stewart helped the New York Liberty to a win over the Indiana Fever, who played without star guard Caitlin Clark.
Alonso Martínez scored in stoppage time to help New York City FC rally and beat Orlando City 2-1 on Wednesday night.
The 2005 rezoning of 175 blocks along Brooklyn's waterfront reshaped the skyline and the community. But some promises are only partially fulfilled 20 years later.
The Department of Parks and Recreation told CBS News New York the outage can be traced to two broken water service lines.
New York City Public Schools has teamed up with No Kid Hungry New York to provide free meals across the five boroughs throughout the summer.
Wednesday's annual Feast Day of Our Lady of Mount Carmel drew hundreds of worshipers to the streets of Williamsburg.
Many older adults in the Bronx are living in poverty and left without the option to retire, according to a study by The Center for an Urban Future.
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.
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.
Tens of thousands of people flooded Manhattan streets on June 2, 2024 for the 60th annual Israel Day on Fifth Parade.
The Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore collapsed early Tuesday, March 26 after a column was struck by a container ship that reportedly lost power, sending vehicles and people into the Patapsco River.
The Long Island crash victims' families have been instrumental in getting laws to make limousines safer passed in New York.
Nassau County police said the man was wearing a large metallic chain when he suddenly entered the MRI room while a scan was in progress.
Mangione's lawyers said the Manhattan DA's office improperly compelled Aetna to turn over confidential information, in violation of health privacy laws.
The 2005 rezoning of 175 blocks along Brooklyn's waterfront reshaped the skyline and community. But some promises are still only partially fulfilled. CBS News New York's Hannah Kliger reports.
The boy was hospitalized after police said he was struck at an intersection in Sheepshead Bay.
