Queens-based crew stole millions from Home Depot, authorities say
It's the largest bust of a retail theft ring in the history of Queens, outlined in 780-count indictment.
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It's the largest bust of a retail theft ring in the history of Queens, outlined in 780-count indictment.
District Attorney Melinda Katz said Thursday her office has charged 13 people for stealing more than $2.2 million in merchandise from more than 120 Home Depots. CBS News New York's Jessica Moore reports.
Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz said "Operation: Shadyville" led to the largest single gang takedown in the New York City borough's history.
The Bad-Co Ballout gang is responsible for more than a dozen fatal shootings in Queens, among other crimes, according to prosecutors.
Investigators hope the event leads to clues in dozens of unsolved cases in the borough.
Investigators hope the event leads to clues in dozens of unsolved cases in the borough. CBS News New York's Alice Gainer reports.
A former Queens doctor was sentenced to 24 years in prison after pleading guilty to sexually assaulting or raping eight women.
As CBS News New York's Allen Devlin reports, some representatives of the victims believe justice wasn't served.
Cosmetologist Fei Min is accused of repeatedly injecting unknown substances into the face, neck and breasts of a woman.
She is accused of administering injections she wasn't licensed to give. CBS News New York's Jenna DeAngelis has the latest.
Police say several members of the Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua were arrested in the Bronx on Tuesday as part of a first-of-its-kind gun trafficking operation.
Three were indicted Wednesday, and police say it was a first-of-its-kind gun trafficking operation. CBS News New York's Jennifer Bisram reports.
Exclusive video shows another violent subway crime. This time, a sleeping passenger was targeted during a robbery in Queens.
Prosecutors say during the altercation the robbery victim killed one of the alleged thieves. The victim is not facing charges. The robbery suspects, however, faced a judge Tuesday. CBS News New York's Tim McNicholas reports.
Five people were arrested and charged with fostering the sale of stolen goods. It was the first time an anti-shoplifting law passed by the New York legislature was used. CBS News New York's Marcia Kramer reports.
The parents of a New York City 17-year-old were charged and sentenced for a crime their son is accused of.
It's believed to be the first-of-its-kind prosecution in New York. CBS New York's Alice Gainer has the story from Queens.
Bernardo Raul Castro Mata, 19, was indicted in the shooting of Officer Richard Yarusso and Officer Christopher Abreu.
Police used forensic genetic genealogy and family tree research to solve the cold case.
Meanwhile, a judge set bail at $100,000 for another suspect accused in the Jan. 27 attack.
Darwin Andres Gomez-Izquiel, 19, was allegedly the lookout for a group at the Macy's in the Queens Center Mall. CBS New York's Christina Fan reports.
The Queens DA said the two also had documents and notebooks with a hit list of police officers, judges, politicians, celebrities, bankers and others.
A 44-year-old man is alleged to have used the home on 88th Road in Bellerose as a base of operations.
A 44-year-old man is alleged to have used the home on 88th Road in Bellerose as a base of operations. CBS New York's Dave Carlin reports.
A big complaint from good government groups is low turnout, so get out and let your voice be heard.
New York City Public School students returned to in-person classes Tuesday morning as the city continued to dig out following Monday's historic blizzard.
New Jersey is facing a lawsuit over a recent directive limiting immigration operations in state-controlled buildings.
New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill commended the state's response to the major blizzard, but she said they aren't out of the woods yet.
Savannah Guthrie said in a new video that the family is offering an additional reward of up to $1 million for information about their mother Nancy Guthrie's whereabouts.
Another round of snow will impact the Tri-State Area, just after a major blizzard dumped more than two feet of snow in some parts of New York and New Jersey.
New York City Public School students returned to in-person classes Tuesday morning as the city continued to dig out following Monday's historic blizzard.
Another round of snow will impact the Tri-State Area, just after a major blizzard dumped more than two feet of snow in some parts of New York and New Jersey.
The Long Island Rail Road, NJ Transit and other commuter rails are running Tuesday but with modified schedules after a major snowstorm hit the Tri-State Area.
The Police Benevolent Association is calling for arrests and charges after a group of people threw snowballs at NYPD officers on Monday.
New York City firefighters were out in force on Monday clearing downed trees in the streets, including one that fell near a convent on Manhattan's West Side.
Another round of snow will impact the Tri-State Area, just after a major blizzard dumped more than two feet of snow in some parts of New York and New Jersey.
Pet owners should be extra cautious with their pets during and after the major winter snowstorm impacting the New York and New Jersey area.
Double-digit snow totals have been reported across New York, New Jersey and Connecticut as a major blizzard begins to wind down.
The storm has started to wrap up in New York City, New Jersey and beyond, with impressive snow totals left in its wake.
A blizzard warning has been issued for New York City and the surrounding area as a major snowstorm develops along the coast.
New Jersey is facing a lawsuit over a recent directive limiting immigration operations in state-controlled buildings.
New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill commended the state's response to the major blizzard, but she said they aren't out of the woods yet.
Another round of snow will impact the Tri-State Area, just after a major blizzard dumped more than two feet of snow in some parts of New York and New Jersey.
The Long Island Rail Road, NJ Transit and other commuter rails are running Tuesday but with modified schedules after a major snowstorm hit the Tri-State Area.
NJ Transit will be back in action on Monday afternoon, with limited service beginning to ramp up after 4 p.m.
Another round of snow will impact the Tri-State Area, just after a major blizzard dumped more than two feet of snow in some parts of New York and New Jersey.
The Long Island Rail Road, NJ Transit and other commuter rails are running Tuesday but with modified schedules after a major snowstorm hit the Tri-State Area.
Pet owners should be extra cautious with their pets during and after the major winter snowstorm impacting the New York and New Jersey area.
Double-digit snow totals have been reported across New York, New Jersey and Connecticut as a major blizzard begins to wind down.
The storm has started to wrap up in New York City, New Jersey and beyond, with impressive snow totals left in its wake.
New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill commended the state's response to the major blizzard, but she said they aren't out of the woods yet.
President Trump will deliver the 2026 State of the Union address before a joint session of Congress tonight. Here's when it will take place, and how and where to watch.
FedEx sued the Trump administration over its tariffs on Monday, asking for a "full refund" of all payments it made to the government under a set of tariff policies that were ruled illegal by the Supreme Court.
Military planners are advising President Trump that any strike on Tehran's assets would almost certainly not be a singular, decisive blow.
NJ Transit will be back in action on Monday afternoon, with limited service beginning to ramp up after 4 p.m.
For the first time in 30 years, the Food and Drug Administration has approved a new treatment for an inoperable type of pancreatic cancer.
NYSNA has reached a tentative contract agreement with NewYork-Presbyterian, signaling a potential end to the longest nurses strike in New York City history.
NYSNA ratified contracts with Montefiore and Mount Sinai, clearing the way for nurses to return to work Saturday after walking off one month ago.
The longest and largest nurses strike in New York City history is set to end after over three weeks as NYSNA says it has a tentative agreement.
Mount Sinai Health System and Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield failed to reach a contract agreement by Dec. 31, which means about 9,000 physicians are no longer considered in-network.
Nick Reiner, 32, was charged with two counts of murder in the killing of his parents, Rob Reiner and Michele Singer Reiner.
"Jersey Shore" star Nicole "Snooki" Polizzi said in a TikTok video that her results at a post-op appointment for a cone biopsy showed stage 1 cervical cancer.
In April 2025, Eric Dane announced he had been diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, or ALS.
Springsteen is taking his "Land Of Hope And Dreams American Tour" nationwide starting in the spring.
"The Late Show" host Stephen Colbert criticized CBS on Monday night, saying the network blocked his interview with U.S. Senate hopeful James Talarico from airing.
Karl-Anthony Towns had 28 points and 11 rebounds for his NBA-leading 39th double-double and the Knicks outlasted the sliding Bulls 105-99 on Sunday night.
Nicolás Fernández scored on a penalty kick in the second half and New York City FC tied the Los Angeles Galaxy 1-1 in a season opener before a sellout crowd of 30,510 at Dignity Health Sports Park.
The Milan Cortina Olympics ended Sunday with a closing ceremony inside the ancient Roman amphitheater, Verona Arena.
Through a sudden death overtime goal, the U.S. men's hockey team is golden over Canada.
Karl-Anthony Towns scored 25 points, Jalen Brunson had 20 and the Knicks erased an 18-point, fourth-quarter deficit and beat the Rockets 108-106 on Saturday.
Multiple rezonings in Queens are paving the way for tens of thousands of new units, but some residents worry about how it could affect their communities.
Residents and skate advocates clash over a proposed Mount Prospect Park skate facility, as city officials promise an updated design this spring.
A Brooklyn community is fighting to turn a forgotten landmark into a heritage center.
Edward R. Murrow High School's new boiler system cuts emissions while doubling as a hands-on sustainability lesson for students.
LUAR Creative Director Raul López says Lady Gaga's salsa-inspired dress in Bad Bunny's Super Bowl halftime show was a moment of pride for Caribbeans and Latinos.
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.
Videos circulating online show multiple cops repeatedly hit with snowballs. The detectives union believes those involved should be prosecuted. CBS News New York's Tim McNicholas reports.
New York City Public School students returned to in-person classes Tuesday morning as the city continued to dig out following Monday's historic blizzard. CBS News New York's Lisa Rozner and Aziza Shuler have team coverage.
The Long Island Rail Road started on a limited service at 4 a.m. Tuesday on six of its 11 branches. CBS News New York's Carolyn Gusoff reports.
The New Jersey governor gave an update on the state's snowstorm recovery and the response to the massive blizzard.
NJ Transit CEO Kris Kolluri said the system is back up and working after the major winter storm.
