George Santos pens letter to judge defending his social media posts
Disgraced former Rep. George Santos sent a lengthy letter to the judge set to sentence him on Friday as prosecutors seek a seven year sentence.
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Disgraced former Rep. George Santos sent a lengthy letter to the judge set to sentence him on Friday as prosecutors seek a seven year sentence.
Twenty seven alleged members of the Tren de Aragua gang have been indicted on charges ranging from racketeering, sex trafficking, narcotics, robbery, carjacking and firearms possession, authorities said Tuesday.
Security is tightening around the Vatican as mourners prepare to say their final respects to Pope Francis. CBS News New York's Tony Aiello and Allen Devlin have team coverage.
More than 1,000 dancers from across the United States and beyond have descended on the Big Apple, chasing the same dream as The Rockettes celebrate their 100th anniversary season. CBS News New York's Natalie Duddridge reports.
A manhole explosion narrowly missed a woman walking with two children on the sidewalk in Poughkeepsie, New York.
Tributes to the first Latin American pope are pouring in from around the world, as the Vatican prepares for his funeral. CBS News New York's Christina Fan, Derick Waller and Tina Kraus have the latest.
Timothy Cardinal Dolan presided over a special mass in the pope's honor Monday at St. Patrick's Cathedral in New York City. CBS News New York's Allen Devlin reports.
A New York City jury has convicted Nadine Menendez, the wife of convicted former New Jersey Sen. Bob Menendez, for her role in a years-long bribery scheme with her husband.
David Gibson of Fordham University's Center on Religion and Culture spoke about Pope Francis' legacy and message of simplicity.
Pope Francis is being mourned around the world, including in New York City where Timothy Cardinal Dolan presided over a special mass in the pope's honor at St. Patrick's Cathedral. CBS News New York's Christina Fan reports.
Pope Francis, the first non-European pontiff in centuries, has died at the age of 88. He leaves behind a monumental legacy that helped reshape the Catholic church. Watch full team coverage with Dick Brennan, Michael George, Christina Fan, Tony Aiello and expert David Gibson.
A school in the South Bronx is searching for teens and young adults who are curious to learn a thing or two about coding and programming skills. CBS News New York's Erica Lunsford reports.
CBS News New York's Tony Aiello looks back on covering the pope since he was elected in 2013 and looks ahead to what comes next for the church.
As the world morns the pope's death, CBS News New York's Kristine Johnson has a look back on his visit 10 years ago.
St. Patrick's Cathedral has been holding mass and praying for the pope for the past several weeks. CBS News New York's Christina Fan reports.
NYC's iconic St. Patrick's Cathedral is holding Easter Mass before the annual Easter Parade and Bonnet Festival! CBS News New York's Zinnia Maldonado reports.
Police on the Upper West Side said they found a 40-year-old man with multiple stab wounds.
The family is thankful to be reunited, but it's still unclear how the 7-year-old made it to the Upper East Side. CBS News New York's Alecia Reid reports.
Investigators believe one or more people are keeping a guilty secret in the death of 20-year-old Dawn Marino. CBS News New York's Tony Aiello reports.
The Nadine Menendez bribery case is in the hands of a New York City jury. She is the wife of convicted former U.S. Sen. Bob Menendez.
Sean "Diddy" Combs was back in court Friday as a judge denied a request by his attorneys for a two month delay to his sex trafficking and racketeering trial in New York City. CBS News New York's Alice Gainer reports.
Thousands of Christians in New York City are marking Good Friday with faith and their feet. CBS News New York's Dave Carlin reports.
The jury is expected to get the Nadine Menendez bribery case Friday after closing arguments concluded.
Two high-profile cases are taking place in New York. Sean "Diddy" Combs' attorney asked a judge to delay his trial, and Luigi Mangione has been formally indicted on federal charges. CBS News New York's Christina Fan and Ali Bauman report.
This is the car show's 125th anniversary, featuring 28 manufacturers, 11 specialty exhibits and four test tracks.
NJ Transit officials are warning riders to build in extra time for their commutes as the service slowly starts to come back after the winter storm.
Although the snowstorm has passed, the cold weather will linger with temperatures below freezing each day.
In New Jersey, nearly half a million people lost enhanced Affordable Care Act tax credits this year, but the impact goes far beyond those who got the credits.
"Just Watch Me," the new book by debut author Lior Torenberg, has been voted #ClubCalvi's first Readers' Choice of 2026
Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem is facing internal scrutiny after the fatal shooting of Alex Pretti, multiple sources told CBS News, but she is expected to keep her job.
Although the snowstorm has passed, the cold weather will linger with temperatures below freezing each day.
A Long Island father and son are lucky to be alive after falling through thin ice into a Suffolk County pond during Sunday's storm.
NYPD officers shot a man who was armed with a knife in Queens on Monday morning, police said.
New York City's public schools will be back to in-person classes Tuesday, Mayor Zohran Mamdani and Schools Chancellor Kamar Samuels announced Monday afternoon.
Columbia University has named its next president. The board of trustees has appointed Jennifer Mnookin to lead the university.
Although the snowstorm has passed, the cold weather will linger with temperatures below freezing each day.
New York, New Jersey and Connecticut's are forecast to be stuck in a bitter cold pattern for several days, featuring air straight from the Arctic Circle.
The largest storm in years delivered some serious snow totals in New York City and across the Tri-State Area.
The monster winter storm that New York City and the Tri-State Area have been bracing for arrived Sunday, bringing heavy snow, sleet and frigid temperatures.
The NYC area is bracing for a major winter storm that's set to hit the region with heavy snow on top of dangerous, subfreezing weather.
NJ Transit officials are warning riders to build in extra time for their commutes as the service slowly starts to come back after the winter storm.
Although the snowstorm has passed, the cold weather will linger with temperatures below freezing each day.
In New Jersey, nearly half a million people lost enhanced Affordable Care Act tax credits this year, but the impact goes far beyond those who got the credits.
Jersey City has canceled classes for a second day Tuesday due to the clean-up after the snowstorm proving to be a daunting task.
Doctors say as people move into their 50s, strengthening bones through nutrition and movement can make a big difference.
Although the snowstorm has passed, the cold weather will linger with temperatures below freezing each day.
A Long Island father and son are lucky to be alive after falling through thin ice into a Suffolk County pond during Sunday's storm.
The largest storm in years delivered some serious snow totals in New York City and across the Tri-State Area.
If you're looking to get out of New York City via LaGuardia Airport, you're going to have to wait a while.
The monster winter storm that New York City and the Tri-State Area have been bracing for arrived Sunday, bringing heavy snow, sleet and frigid temperatures.
Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem is facing internal scrutiny after the fatal shooting of Alex Pretti, multiple sources told CBS News, but she is expected to keep her job.
Jersey City has canceled classes for a second day Tuesday due to the clean-up after the snowstorm proving to be a daunting task.
"When we gaslight and contradict what the public can plainly see with their own eyes, we lose all credibility," one DHS official said.
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul isn't mincing words when it comes to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement's actions in Minneapolis.
The New York City nurses strike is not over, but an agreement has been reached with the hospitals to maintain health care benefits.
In New Jersey, nearly half a million people lost enhanced Affordable Care Act tax credits this year, but the impact goes far beyond those who got the credits.
Starting July 1, as many as 450,000 New Yorkers will lose EP coverage and be forced into marketplace health care plans.
Striking New York City nurses returned to the bargaining table Thursday, the New York State Nurses Association said.
Mayor Zohran Mamdani and Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders joined striking New York City nurses on the picket line Tuesday.
New York City's largest nurses strike is now in Week 2 and it appears negotiations toward a deal remain at a standstill.
In a full-page ad in the Wall Street Journal, Ye, the artist formerly known as Kanye West, revealed that the right frontal lobe of his brain was injured in a car accident 25 years ago.
Pop superstar Harry Styles will open an unprecedented 30-show residency at Madison Square Garden, starting on Aug. 26 and ending on Oct. 31.
The nominees for the 98th annual Academy Awards were announced Thursday morning, and though "One Battle After Another," "Marty Supreme," "Frankenstein" and "Hamnet" were all nominated for plenty, it was "Sinners" that broke through with a record-smashing 16 nominations.
The FCC is warning that daytime talk shows and late-night programs must give equal time to opposing political candidates, taking aim at a genre of TV that has long drawn President Trump's ire.
The 2026 Songwriters Hall of Fame inductees were revealed on "CBS Mornings" on Wednesday. See the full list.
Matthew Robertson scored at 3:53 of overtime as the Rangers beat the Bruins 4-3 on Monday night to snap a three-game losing streak.
Ilya Sorokin stops 21 shots for his sixth shutout of the season, leading the New York Islanders to a 4-0 win over the Philadelphia Flyers.
Kawhi Leonard scored 21 of his 28 points in the first half as the Los Angeles Clippers built a 38-point lead in the second quarter and beat the Brooklyn Nets 126-89 on Sunday.
The Seahawks and the Patriots previously met in the Super Bowl back in 2015, when a last-second goal line interception by Malcolm Butler sealed the win for New England.
Matty Beniers and Berkly Catton scored 18 seconds apart in the third period, Joey Daccord made 27 saves and the Kraken beat the Devils 4-2 on Sunday.
A critical seasonal blood shortage is prompting renewed calls for New Yorkers to donate.
Puppet shows, peaceful protests and acts of service helped families reflect on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy through a child's perspective.
Nearly 100 tenants from three different buildings managed by A&E Real Estate on the Upper West Side rallied on Monday.
A group in Queens has banded together to revive landlines and give their children a simpler way to socialize.
A city-approved plan to rezone a stretch of Atlantic Avenue is expected to bring thousands of new apartments to Brooklyn, but tenant advocates say the deal falls short for lower-income residents and could accelerate displacement.
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.
"Just Watch Me," the new book by debut author Lior Torenberg, has been voted #ClubCalvi's first Readers' Choice of 2026.
Real estate brokers Tal and Oren Alexander and their brother Alon are accused of using their wealth and influence to rape and sexually abuse dozens of women.
Sources told CBS News that Border Patrol Commander Gregory Bovino will likely leave Minnesota and go back to his base in California. CBS News New York's Aziza Shuler reports.
Nearly half a million people in New Jersey lost enhanced Affordable Care Act tax credits this year, pushing their premiums up, but the impact goes far beyond those who got the credits. CBS News New York Investigative Reporter Mahsa Saeidi reports.
The Center for Jewish History in Chelsea is marking the day with several events for area students.
