Anna Sorokin Case: 4-12 Years In Prison For Fake Heiress Convicted Of Swindling Banks, Hotels Out Of More Than $200k
Anna Sorokin was sentenced in state court following her conviction for theft of services and grand larceny.
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Anna Sorokin was sentenced in state court following her conviction for theft of services and grand larceny.
Rachel Grinspan, of the Anti-Defamation League, tells CBS2 anti-Semitic hate crimes are not only becoming more common, but more extreme.
The PGA Championship starts May 16, so early the first time in 70 years to help the golf season end before football.
CBS2's Vanessa Murdock found some unique experiences you can share to make this year memorable.
Police said the shooting stemmed from some sort of argument outside SOB's, or Sounds of Brazil, on Varick Street.
Flames broke out around 1:40 a.m. inside a fifth-floor apartment at the Frederick Samuel Houses on Adam Clayton Powell Jr. Boulevard and 142nd Street.
A speeding driver was caught on camera heading the wrong-way through the Midtown Tunnel and crashing into an Uber vehicle before trying to run away and allegedly threatening officers with his cell phone.
LIRR service is running again after a tractor-trailer rig was struck by a train during Tuesday evening's commute.
Meet 2-year-old Harper, a dog who had a really "ruff" day in until being saved by a surprise hero in the East River near Brooklyn.
Police are searching for a driver who slammed into a pedestrian and took off in Brooklyn.
A tractor-trailer rig trying to cross the railroad tracks at the Merrits Road grade crossing in Farmingdale was struck by an LIRR train May 8, 2019, during the busy commuter rush hour.
Witnesses say it was a miracle no one was hurt in the crossing crash in Farmingdale on May 8, 2019.
Officials are worried as each seems more violent than the last.
Allergy season is running late this year, but patients who suffer the annual runny nose and itching eyes know it's just a matter of time.
From flexible hours to giving away expensive bassinets to shipping breast milk, many companies are offering a lot more these days to keep talented workers - especially moms.
The landlords told the court a new system installed was for security reasons, but the older tenants think they're using the technology to try and push them out.
Detectives say the thieves strike overnight, breaking into both locked and unlocked cars to take bags, wallets, cash, and even furniture.
What does it take to be the worlds' best? When it comes to being a chef, it means standing out from hundreds of your peers, and pleasing the most discerning palettes.
Police were called after a black bear was spotted wandering around Ramapo Tuesday.
It's the end of an era in New York City.
Instead of giving rides, drivers and organizers are rallying at bridge entrances, including the 59th Street Bridge and Brooklyn Bridge. They also plan to protest outside Uber and Lyft headquarters in Long Island City, Queens.
The alleged incident took place last November on a southbound Q train at East 86th Street and Second Avenue on the Upper East Side.
The woman said after being recruited for the secret "master-slave" society within an upstate New York self-help group she received a disturbing message from her handler: It was her turn to "seduce" the group's leader, Keith Raniere.
Be prepared: Ride share drivers are planning a strike Wednesday ahead of Uber's planned initial public offering on Wall Street.
Qualified Bronx residents will be the first to receive the NYC Care card. Introduced by Mayor Bill de Blasio, the card will be the key to quality and affordable health care for thousands of New Yorkers who cannot afford or are ineligible for insurance.
Firefighters are putting out a three-alarm fire at an apartment building in the Norwood section of the Bronx,
A teenager was killed after being shot in the head, and police are looking for two men who they say ran from the scene in Brooklyn.
A Queens homeowner says that overgrown city trees on her block are creating a safety hazard at night.
MLS-leading Nashville SC pulled out a 1-0 victory over the New York Red Bulls on Wednesday night.
FC Cincinnati beat New York City FC 2-1 on Wednesday.
Firefighters are putting out a three-alarm fire at an apartment building in the Norwood section of the Bronx,
A teenager was killed after being shot in the head, and police are looking for two men who they say ran from the scene in Brooklyn.
A Queens homeowner says that overgrown city trees on her block are creating a safety hazard at night.
Neighbors say Flushing Meadows Corona Park has been falling into disrepair for years.
A New Yorker has tested positive for West Nile virus, the city health department announced Wednesday.
Rainy weather returns to the New York City area Sunday, bringing with it the threat of flooding.
Bayonne, New Jersey, is heading to the Little League World Series after beating Darien, Connecticut, in the Metro Region Tournament on Friday.
We're in great shape on this Friday as we gear up for another weekend.
The potential for severe storms and downpours returns to the Tri-State Area Monday as sweltering temperatures continue.
Monday will be a First Alert Weather Day due to the possibility of afternoon and evening thunderstorms and high heat indices near 100 degrees.
Bayonne, New Jersey, is advancing to the next round of the Little League World Series.
Researchers say an alarming study on cognitive decline is specific to the African American community in Newark, New Jersey.
A former New Jersey correctional police officer pleaded guilty to smuggling contraband into Northern State Prison, Attorney General Jennifer Davenport announced Wednesday.
As we approach the 25th anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001, terror attacks, there is an ongoing fight to repair Jersey City's memorial for the victims.
Residents in Keyport, New Jersey, have been saying for months they fear a cancer cluster in their community that sits near a former landfill and aircraft hub.
Long Island is getting a new soccer team. The United Soccer League has awarded a professional men's franchise to Long Island that is set to launch in 2028.
A fuel truck overturned on the Rockaway Turnpike on the border of Queens and Nassau County on Wednesday. CBS News New York's Jennifer Bisram reports.
An overturned gasoline tanker spilled thousands of gallons of fuel near JFK Airport late Wednesday morning. CBS News New York's Jennifer Bisram reports.
A kitten had to be rescued after becoming stranded Tuesday morning on Long Island's Sunrise Highway.
A tiny 8-week-old kitten was spotted by multiple drivers on top of the concrete median in the middle of the road.
As we approach the 25th anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001, terror attacks, there is an ongoing fight to repair Jersey City's memorial for the victims.
President Trump said Tuesday that the U.S. and Canada have reached a last-minute agreement to pause the 50% tariffs.
The New York City Council held an hours-long hearing Tuesday afternoon on the controversial new pied-à-terre tax rollout.
There are mounting questions and frustration over New York City's pied-à-terre tax, and they're not likely to end soon.
There was a pair of protests Monday in Jersey City, New Jersey, including one against Mayor James Solomon's proposed 15.5% tax hike due to a deficit he blames on the past administration.
A New Yorker has tested positive for West Nile virus, the city health department announced Wednesday.
Researchers say an alarming study on cognitive decline is specific to the African American community in Newark, New Jersey.
Moderna and Merck announced study results that reflect a "landmark moment" in treatment for one of the deadliest forms of skin cancer.
Two more deaths have been reported in connection to the Legionnaires' disease cluster on the Upper East Side, health officials said Friday.
Jones Beach is back open for swimmers after it was prohibited due to elevated bacterial levels. The rare shutdown took place from Thursday afternoon through midday Friday.
"Today, Elwood and I lost a great friend and collaborator, and the world lost one of the most naturally innovative drummers and a great and true son of Texas," ZZ Top's Billy Gibbons said in a statement.
Brian Hickerson and his brother, Zach, made the 911 call that brought first responders to the apartment where Hayden Panettiere was found unresponsive.
Hayden Panettiere, who starred in "Remember the Titans" as a child actor and rose to fame in the series "Heroes," has died at the age of 36. The coroner's office says she was found in cardiac arrest.
The lineup for the 2026 Global Citizen Festival in New York City was announced Thursday.
Latin music stars Marc Anthony, Feid, and others are set to perform at a benefit concert in Miami on August 16.
MLS-leading Nashville SC pulled out a 1-0 victory over the New York Red Bulls on Wednesday night.
FC Cincinnati beat New York City FC 2-1 on Wednesday.
Pete Alonso's drive down the left-field line in the seventh inning was ruled foul, and the New York Yankees took advantage of that reprieve, scoring twice in the top of the eighth to beat the Baltimore Orioles 5-3 on Wednesday night.
Bayonne, New Jersey, is advancing to the next round of the Little League World Series.
Carson Benge hitting a two-run homer to conclude an impressive series, helping the Mets beat the Padres 4-2 on Wednesday.
A Queens homeowner says that overgrown city trees on her block are creating a safety hazard at night.
Neighbors say Flushing Meadows Corona Park has been falling into disrepair for years.
The owner of a beloved Harlem food truck known for its burgers under $5 is retiring and selling the business.
The historic Art Deco bathhouse at Jacob Riis Park is getting a new life as the Rockaway Ocean Club. But as the long-dormant building reopens, some locals are questioning who will have access to its amenities.
Some residents of a Queens building say a temporary boiler truck parked outside has become a nearly two-year fixture, emitting smoke they say drifts into their homes.
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.
Parts of the Tri-State Area are under a flood watch as downpours and storms return Thursday afternoon. CBS News New York Meteorologist Tony Sadiku has the forecast.
Greenpoint business owners and elected officials are expected to rally against potential G train shutdowns in December. CBS News New York's Elijah Westbrook reports.
A 17-year-old was fatally shot in the head Wednesday night in Brooklyn. Now, police are looking for two men who ran from the scene. CBS News New York's Christina Fan reports.
CBS News New York's Lonnie Quinn has your First Alert Forecast for August 19 at 11 p.m.
A 72-year-old man was pushed onto subway tracks at a busy subway station in Midtown in an unprovoked attack early Wednesday morning. CBS News New York's Lisa Rozner spoke with the victim from his hospital bed.
