U.S. Attorney In New York Says He's Not Resigning
Berman said in a statement that he'd learned he was stepping down from "press reports."
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Bharara Speaks For First Time Since Being Ousted As U.S. Attorney
Former U.S. Attorney Preeet Bharara spoke Thursday evening, in his first public appearance since the Trump administration forced him out of his post.
Fired US Attorney Preet Bharara Has New Gig At NYU School Of Law
Former U.S. Attorney Preet Bharara is joining the New York University School of Law next month.
Preet Bharara Was Investigating Member Of Trump's Cabinet When He Was Fired, Report Says
Bharara was also reportedly investigating Fox News for its handling of financial settlements paid to women who accused former Fox News Chief Roger Ailes of sexual harassment.
Christie Defends Trump After Dismissal Of Bharara, Other U.S. Attorneys
There was fallout Monday night from the sudden firing of Manhattan U.S. Attorney Preet Bharara, and the demands for the resignation of 45 other U.S. attorneys.
Schumer 'Disappointed' After U.S. Attorney Bharara Removed From Office
"The president's decision to change his mind and fire Preet says far more about the president than it does about Preet," Schumer said.
Preet Bharara Forced Out As US Attorney For Southern District Of New York
With a quick wit and a steady stream of public appearances, Bharara has been one of the more charismatic prosecutors to lead one of the busiest offices of federal prosecutors in the country.
Feds Say Chinese Nationals Made Millions Off Of Law Firm Hacks
Federal prosecutors in New York say three Chinese nationals profited from insider information about mergers and acquisitions after hacking into the networks of law firms working on the mergers.
US Attorney: Pension Fund Exec Moved $2B for Drugs, Prostitutes, Other Bribes
A former top official at the country's third-largest pension fund and two broker-dealers were charged Wednesday in what a federal prosecutor described as a classic bribery scheme.
Grand Juries Investigating De Blasio's Fundraising Practices
Two grand juries have begun hearing testimony in state and federal criminal probes into Mayor Bill de Blasio campaign fundraising practices, WCBS 880's Marla Diamond reports.
Carrier Says It Has Deal With Trump To Keep Jobs In Indiana
Trump and Vice President-elect Mike Pence planned to travel to the state Thursday to unveil the agreement alongside company officials.
4 NYPD Officers, 2 Others Charged In Corruption Probe
The officers have been identified in court documents as Deputy Chief Michael Harrington, Deputy Inspector James Grant, Officer Richard Ochetal and Sgt. David Villanueva.
Report: De Blasio Will No Longer Cooperate With State Ethics Investigation
The mayor apparently thinks Governor Andrew Cuomo is one of those standing in the way of progress.
Civil Investigation Of NYCHA Garners Additional Attention Following Bronx Gang Takedown
U.S. Attorney Preet Bharara is taking a closer look at the quality of life at New York City Housing Authority residences, following one of the largest gang take downs in city history.
Sprawling Corruption Case With Humble Beginnings Roils NYC
After a successful attack on corruption in New York's state government, the hard-charging federal prosecutor in Manhattan appears to have set his sights on New York City.
Bharara Comes To Albany, Vows Aggressive Fight Against Corruption
Federal prosecutor Preet Bharara has taken his anti-corruption fight to Albany, the heart of the state government he has sharply criticized for cronyism and insider politics.
New Jersey Child Therapist Charged With Sexual Exploitation Of Former Patient
If convicted of the top charge, Elliot Halberstam faces a maximum penalty of life in prison.
3 Charged In Cyberattacks Against US Finance Companies
Two men held in Israel and one U.S. citizen believed to be living in Moscow have been charged in the largest theft of consumer data from a U.S. financial institution in history, according to an indictment.
Ex-UN General Assembly Head Among 6 Held In Bribery Scheme
U.S. Attorney Preet Bharara in New York said Tuesday that John Ashe "sold himself and the global institution he led" while he served in the largely ceremonial post for a year in 2013 and 2014.
GM To Pay $900M To Settle Criminal Case Over Ignition Switches
The agreement calls for two charges -- wire fraud and scheming to conceal information from government regulators -- to be dropped after three years if the automaker cooperates fully.
U.S. Attorney: 10 Charged In New York City Synthetic Marijuana 'K2' Crackdown
NYPD Commissioner Bill Bratton said the synthetic marijuana was flooding the streets, harming teenagers in public housing and the homeless in city shelters in particular.
34 Charged After Sullivan County Drug Investigation
One of the defendants, Darcy Copeland, allegedly ran a heroin distribution ring based in Monticello, New York, despite being in prison for the past year.
Brooklyn Man Pleads Guilty To Running Grandparent Scams
In exchange for the plea, prosecutors promised Allah Justice McQueen a sentence of 15 to 21 months, WCBS 880's Irene Cornell reported.
New York State Senate Leader Dean Skelos, Son Surrender In Federal Probe
New York State Senate Majority Leader Dean Skelos has surrendered to face charges including extortion and soliciting bribes amid a federal investigation into the awarding of a $12 million contract to a company that hired his son.
NY Senate Leader Dean Skelos Not Resigning Amid Federal Investigation
Republican Dean Skelos told reporters that he has hired an attorney in response to the investigation but said he had no plans to step down.
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Taylor Swift fans sue Ticketmaster over Eras tour sale fiasco
"Swifties" allege Ticketmaster violated U.S. antitrust law in its handling of ticket sales for the music star's concert tour.
Jury deliberations begin in Trump Organization tax fraud trial
Attorneys gave closing arguments Friday in the company's tax fraud trial.
Richard Cottingham confesses to 1968 killing of Diane Cusak, 4 other murders on Long Island
Richard Cottingham was arraigned in June on charges he killed 23-year-old Diane Cusak in February 1968.
Bronx pizza shop owner says e-bike caused devastating fire overnight
Pepe Caamano, who's been running Pepe Joe's for 26 years, rushed over as soon as he heard about the fire.
Police: 96-year-old man in wheelchair shot in Brooklyn
The victim was struck in the right leg. He was taken to the hospital and is expected to survive.
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Jury deliberations begin in Trump Organization tax fraud trial
Attorneys gave closing arguments Friday in the company's tax fraud trial.
Bronx pizza shop owner says e-bike caused devastating fire overnight
Pepe Caamano, who's been running Pepe Joe's for 26 years, rushed over as soon as he heard about the fire.
Police: 96-year-old man in wheelchair shot in Brooklyn
The victim was struck in the right leg. He was taken to the hospital and is expected to survive.
Bribery, fraud charges dismissed against former New York lt. gov.
Former New York Lt. Gov. Brian Benjamin will now face only records falsification charges.
Rising RSV cases threaten to overwhelm hospitals nationwide
Doctors warn pediatric RSV cases are on the rise, and this may be just the beginning as the colder months arrive.
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Stamford PD: Driver kills 2 pedestrians, tries to flee
An officer found the driver hiding behind a dumpster behind a building.
See it: Conn. mom fights off raccoon attacking 5-year-old
The girl says she and her mom ended up bitten and scratched.
Infowars host Alex Jones files for personal bankruptcy
Jones has laughed at the judgements on his Infowars show, saying he has less than $2 million to his name and won't be able to pay such high amounts.
Firefighters rescue 2 children from smoke-filled apartment in Stamford
The 2-year-old and 3-year-old were rushed outside and revived on the front lawn.
First Alert Weather: CBS2's Dec. 1 forecast calls for blustery winds and cold
High temperatures for Thursday will be much colder than Wednesday, as we'll only see a high of 44, which is below normal.
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New Jersey woman pivots during pandemic to open flower shop
Amy Gofton found herself exploring what makes her truly happy: flowers and being at home more.
Investigators offer reward after thieves rob USPS mail carriers in Newark
Rep. Josh Gottheimer sounds the alarm because keys open blue mailboxes throughout a zip code.
Nearly 200 animals discovered in N.J. home, 2 arrested
Police say it took emergency response teams about 10 hours to remove 180 dogs and cats from the home.
2 Hudson County communities devastated by separate fires
Two fires two miles apart have displaced 25 families and devastated two communities in Hudson County, New Jersey.
2 dozen families displaced after fire destroys NJ building
Firefighters remained at the scene in West New York Friday morning, hours after the fire began.
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Richard Cottingham confesses to 1968 killing of Diane Cusak, 4 other murders on Long Island
Richard Cottingham was arraigned in June on charges he killed 23-year-old Diane Cusak in February 1968.
Sen. Schumer calls on feds to help if RSV cases overwhelm hospitals
The senator said, if need be, HHS can also put up temporary structures to deal with a surge in cases.
Suffolk County government still reeling from cyber attack
CBS2's Jennifer McLogan reports the county will not say if it has paid any ransom to cybercriminals who hold personal data of thousands of residents.
New 363 area code coming to Nassau County early next year
The new area code will not affect numbers that already have the 516 area code.
2 Long Island men charged in ghost gun trafficking ring
The takedown was the result of a six-month joint investigation involving several agencies.
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Bribery, fraud charges dismissed against former New York lt. gov.
Former New York Lt. Gov. Brian Benjamin will now face only records falsification charges.
Real ID deadline for air travelers extended by 2 years
DHS is giving Americans more time to obtain a Real ID for air travel because of delays caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Investigators offer reward after thieves rob USPS mail carriers in Newark
Rep. Josh Gottheimer sounds the alarm because keys open blue mailboxes throughout a zip code.
Sen. Schumer calls on feds to help if RSV cases overwhelm hospitals
The senator said, if need be, HHS can also put up temporary structures to deal with a surge in cases.
The Point: Controversial plan to treat mentally ill & looming MTA fare hikes
Treating the mentally ill, whether they agree or not, and the need to raise transit fares are two controversies facing New York City right now.
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Rising RSV cases threaten to overwhelm hospitals nationwide
Doctors warn pediatric RSV cases are on the rise, and this may be just the beginning as the colder months arrive.
Adderall shortage: What parents and patients need to know
Dr. Nidhi Kumar is on call with important information on how people who use the drug for focus and concentration should manage until the shortage eases next year.
Blistering audit finds NYC homeless services fail people with mental illness
Meanwhile, Mayor Adams is under fire for his policy directing first responders to transport mentally ill homeless people to hospitals.
World AIDS Day memorial held in West Village
The names of more than 100,000 New Yorkers lost to the AIDS epidemic were read at a memorial on Greenwich Avenue.
Holiday season can be stressful for Americans, new poll finds
Tis' the season for holiday stress.
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NYC Children's Theater adapts "The Nutcracker" for younger audiences
"My First Nutcracker" tells the classic story of a young girl whisked away to a magical land.
Ukrainian children's choir will perform at Carnegie Hall
The choir will join other Ukrainian artists to perform "Carol of the Bells."
Musical featuring Britney Spears songs coming to Broadway
The musical is a mash-up of fairytales and was first staged in Washington D.C. late last year.
Common on his Broadway debut in "Between Riverside and Crazy"
Common has Grammys, a Golden Globe, and an Oscar. Now he's trying something that just might earn him a Tony Award.
"Fit for Christmas" one of three new CBS original holiday movies for 2022
Also coming is "When Christmas was Young," a Nashville music-themed movie, and "Must Love Christmas," about a romance novelist.
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Islanders erupt for 3 second-period goals, blank Blackhawks
Matt Martin, Zach Parise and Brock Nelson scored, Varlamov made 21 saves in 3-0 win.
Knicks snap 5-game home losing streak with win over Cavaliers
Jalen Brunson scored 23 points in the 92-81 victory on Sunday night.
Brown, Tatum help Celtics end Nets' 4-game winning streak
The Boston stars combined for 63 points in the 103-92 victory.
Jets fight back, but red zone failures doom them in loss to Vikings
Mike White, who was picked off twice, threw for 369 yards in the 27-22 defeat.
Giants miss long field goal at end of OT, finish in tie with Commanders
Daniel Jones threw a 6-yard scoring pass, and Saquon Barkley scored on a 13-yard run in the 20-20 draw.
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Zipperstop: In Long Island City, a zipper shop is a family legacy
"Everyone can use a zipper," Keith Kreizel said.
The Sundae Palace: Creative chocolate shapes and edible crafts are a New Hyde Park family business
"We open up the box to give them their order, and their face just shines," co-owner Gina Masi said.
Alcone Company: Hell's Kitchen's supplier of makeup, prosthetics, and fake blood is 70 years old
The shop helps Halloween partygoers and Broadway designers create characters from the spooky to the glamorous.
Neir's Tavern: A Woodhaven destination for burgers and beer was founded in 1829
"It's very cozy, warm, very creaky," owner Loycent Gordon told CBS2's Elle McLogan.
Mariscos El Submarino: A Mexican restaurant in Jackson Heights where seafood gets a spotlight
"Every time I remember my town, I remember the food," co-owner Alonso Guzman told CBS2's Elle McLogan.
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Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade marches through Manhattan
The 96th annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade kicks off the holiday season for New Yorkers and visitors alike.
Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade balloons inflated
There was excitement on the Upper West Side as balloons were inflated for the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade.
Britain's royal line of succession
Immediately upon the passing of Queen Elizabeth II, her eldest son, Prince Charles, became the new king. Here is a look at who else is in line.
2022 Rockefeller Center Christmas tree arrives in Manhattan
The Rockefeller Center Christmas tree arrived in Manhattan on Nov. 12, 2022.
2022 TCS New York City Marathon
More than 50,000 runners made their way through the five boroughs on the 26.2-mile course.
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First Alert Weather: Tracking rain Tuesday
CBS2's Elise Finch has the latest weather forecast.
Jury begins deliberations in Trump Org trial
Attorneys gave closing arguments Friday in the company's tax fraud trial.
Serial killer admits to more LI murders
Richard Cottingham was sentenced for a 1968 murder and confessed to four others in the area.
RSV cases rising in colder months
A surge in pediatric RSV cases is overwhelming hospitals in our area and across the country. CBS2's John Dias looked into what's driving these numbers and what experts say hospitals need to do as we head further into winter.
Real ID deadline delayed again
Air travelers will have two more years to upgrade their licenses to be Real ID compliant.
