Long Island Teacher Veronica Pezdan Arrested For Having Sexual Relationship With Student, Police Say
Police say Pezdan teaches math at the school and had sexual contact with a male student over the past two months.
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Police say Pezdan teaches math at the school and had sexual contact with a male student over the past two months.
New Yorkers took to the streets Tuesday after Derek Chauvin was found guilty on all counts in the death of George Floyd.
He allegedly demanded the campaign of rival Janice Duarte drop a challenge to his ballot petitions.
Nassau County Police Commissioner Patrick Ryder said a 49-year-old employee was killed, and two others were hurt. The injured workers were conscious and speaking with investigators.
Leaders from Black Lives Matter Greater NY told the crowd the conviction came about because of the relentless protests and pressure of everyday people who would not give up.
Chauvin on Tuesday afternoon was found guilty of second-degree unintentional murder, third-degree murder and second-degree manslaughter.
Police said one person was killed and two others injured in the shooting, which took place at around 11:30 a.m. at the store on Cherry Valley Avenue in West Hempstead.
A gunman entered the Stop & Shop on Cherry Valley Avenue in West Hempstead and fired a reported "five or six shots" in the upstairs area.
The most recent incident happened Friday just after midnight at a deli at Roosevelt Avenue near 68th Street.
It happened at around 1:30 a.m. Monday at an apartment on Bainbridge Avenue and 193rd Street in the Fordham Manor section.
Surveillance video shows the suspects walk into the garage with a scooter and start talking to the attendant outside the office.
Police responded to reports of shots fired around 11:30 p.m. Monday on West 142nd Street.
Police said the teen was walking when he heard shots and felt pain.
Recent media reports have raised concerns about staff members who helped Democratic Gov. Andrew Cuomo with his book, "American Crisis: Leadership Lessons from the COVID-19 Pandemic," released last fall.
A Queens teenager who says she was on "death's door" returned to the hospital that saved her life to thank doctors and warn other young people to stay cautious during the pandemic.
The bills would apply to all public servants who hold state, local and municipal positions - not just elected officials. It comes as more New Yorkers say they believe Gov. Cuomo committed sexual harassment.
Lionel Virgile is facing a federal charge of attempted arson after his arrest for allegedly throwing bleach and a Molotov cocktail at police.
The community leaders will help police determine which cases should be investigated as hate crimes when the suspect's motivation is unclear.
A new poll shows Cuomo's favorability rating is heading downward.
CBS2's cameras captured workers cleaning up around the lot at Montauk and Glenmore avenues. By late morning, the garbage was gone.
The shelves at this store in White Plains are constantly stocked with increasingly exotic things to snack and sip on.
The men allegedly struck four stores between Jan. 21 and Feb. 9 -- three in the Bronx, and one in Upper Manhattan.
Sources tell CBS2 it's not the first time Johnson has tried to break in to her home. He was previously arrested for stalking in 2019.
According to police, it started off as an argument before escalating to physical violence that left the driver with pain and swelling.
The first suspect allegedly placed a necklace around the victim's neck, as the second removed her necklace, worth $1,500.
Police in North Brunswick, New Jersey, say ICE agents detained a driver who crashed into another vehicle on Wednesday morning.
The NYPD announced record-low crime this summer, touting officers' efforts to keep New York City safe.
New York City Council members announced an investment in how future generations learn about 9/11 and hosted a wreath-laying ceremony to mark 25 years since the attack.
The man who was at the center of a citywide manhunt and is accused of killing two people in separate shootings across New York City was indicted by a grand jury.
Gloria Steinem, co-founder of Ms. Magazine, was a leader in raising awareness about gender equality and violence against women, and for promoting inclusion, representation and social justice for women and girls.
The NYPD announced record-low crime this summer, touting officers' efforts to keep New York City safe.
New York City Council members announced an investment in how future generations learn about 9/11 and hosted a wreath-laying ceremony to mark 25 years since the attack.
The man who was at the center of a citywide manhunt and is accused of killing two people in separate shootings across New York City was indicted by a grand jury.
An investigation is underway after a crash left more than a dozen parked cars damaged on a Brooklyn street.
The Brooklyn family traces its roots to Pieter Claesen Wyckoff, who arrived in the New World 400 years ago. Today, descendants connect through reunions, Zoom calls and a massive genealogical database.
Severe storms returned to the Tri-State Area, making it a soggy Thursday morning.
The rain returns Tuesday with the possibility of severe storms and downpours that can cause flash flooding in the New York City area.
Activity by ICE agents is putting a chill on the economy in parts of Connecticut after an estimated 100 people were recently grabbed off the streets of Danbury and other communities.
A First Alert Weather Day has been issued for Tuesday and Wednesday due to the threat of strong to severe thunderstorms.
ICE is defending operations they are conducting this week in Danbury, Connecticut, as some residents say they feel uneasy at what they are seeing on the streets.
Police in North Brunswick, New Jersey, say ICE agents detained a driver who crashed into another vehicle on Wednesday morning.
Severe storms returned to the Tri-State Area, making it a soggy Thursday morning.
An 87-year-old woman was found dead, and a man was rescued after the pair went missing Sunday during a hike in New Jersey, police said.
Experts say "mauve stingers" washed up along Manasquan's beach over the weekend, although they are usually pretty infrequent down the Jersey Shore.
The rain returns Tuesday with the possibility of severe storms and downpours that can cause flash flooding in the New York City area.
Researchers are capturing and tagging sharks in the waters off the Hamptons on Long Island.
Lyme disease cases surged to 25,000 across New York state last year. CBS News New York's Jennifer McLogan toured Long Island's tick center with the health commissioner, who said the ticks are winning and New Yorkers must stay vigilant.
New York reports that overdose deaths across the state have fallen 45% since 2022. CBS News New York's Jennifer McLogan met with Long Island advocates and parents who say the mission continues.
They may have been a bit disappointed, but for students in two public school districts, summer vacation came to an end on Monday. CBS News New York's John Dias reports.
Nassau County's Jericho and East Williston are the first districts on Long Island to start classes.
Police in North Brunswick, New Jersey, say ICE agents detained a driver who crashed into another vehicle on Wednesday morning.
New York City Council members announced an investment in how future generations learn about 9/11 and hosted a wreath-laying ceremony to mark 25 years since the attack.
A GOP-proposed constitutional amendment to limit the Supreme Court to nine justices failed in the House, coming up well short of the two-thirds majority needed.
New York City officials are taking a close look at the city's response to the recent Legionnaires' outbreak on the Upper East Side and how to protect residents from the disease in the future.
Artificial intelligence will be banned in New York City public schools until students reach high school, Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced Wednesday.
A report released Tuesday is offering a new glimpse into the health impact the 9/11 attacks continue to have on FDNY first responders.
Two more people who were sickened in the Upper East Side Legionnaires' disease cluster have died, health officials announced Friday.
A new electronic device that's the size of a grain of rice is making a big difference for heart patients.
Pennsylvania has recorded its first two deaths connected to measles in 35 years.
This year, ER visits for tick bites have increased dramatically, corresponding with a new threat: a rise in Alpha-gal syndrome (AGS), where one bite from a lone star tick can make you violently allergic to red meat. How can you best avoid tick bites?
The Met's decision to highlight the work by designer John Galliano sparked widespread controversy due to his history of antisemitic and racist comments.
Tim Curry was known for his iconic performances in cult classics like "The Rocky Horror Picture Show" and the original screen adaptation of Stephen King's "It."
President Trump said that he would be "lowering the American flag" throughout the nation for one week in Dolly Parton's honor.
NYC's Empire State Building paid tribute to music legend Dolly Parton Tuesday night. Parton, 80, died Tuesday in Nashville, her family announced.
Dolly Parton became an icon over her six-decade career as a Grammy-winning singer-songwriter, movie and TV star and theme park owner who donated millions to help others.
Cam Schlitter gave up one run and two hits in eight superb innings, and the New York Yankees scored five two-out runs in 10th in a 6-3 victory over the Los Angeles Angels on Wednesday night.
Rookie Nick Morabito had a three-run double for his first major league hit, helping the Mets beat the Rays 10-4 on Wednesday.
Tiger Woods has pled no contest to a charge of reckless driving months after pleading not guilty to two misdemeanor charges.
The Tampa Bay Rays beat the New York Mets 6-2 on Tuesday night.
Vaughn Grissom drove in four runs, rookie Walbert Ureña pitched seven strong innings and the Los Angeles Angels ended a seven-game losing streak with a 10-1 victory over the sloppy New York Yankees.
The Brooklyn family traces its roots to Pieter Claesen Wyckoff, who arrived in the New World 400 years ago. Today, descendants connect through reunions, Zoom calls and a massive genealogical database.
An off-duty volunteer EMT was honored Wednesday for saving a man's life at the 2026 New York Knicks Championship parade.
With tickets to the U.S. Open skyrocketing, tennis advocates in the Harlem community are working to make the sport more accessible for New Yorkers.
The DSNY reported an increase in needle stick injuries for New York City sanitation workers.
A Queens homeowner says that overgrown city trees on her block are creating a safety hazard at night.
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.
CBS News New York's John Elliott says the Labor Day holiday weekend will get better and better as it progresses.
Teddy is a 3-month-old goldendoodle who loves to run, play and is looking for his forever home.
A study from China said the drug combination could significantly improve the chances of eliminating the aggressive form of breast cancer before surgery.
The flight crew reported the strike at about 8 a.m. Thursday, while preparing for takeoff.
Annual festival combining dance, wellness and more returns this Labor Day weekend.
