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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Child dies after falling from 29th-floor window in Manhattan
The child was found on scaffolding outside the third floor of a building on East 122nd Street, police said.
First Alert Forecast: Yellow Alert for possibly severe storms
The main threats are heavy rain and damaging wind gusts, along with some small hail.
Police seek cyclist accused of groping woman in Brooklyn
Police say the woman fell to the ground after the suspect groped her. She suffered a broken arm and hip injury.
Woman killed in hit-and-run near Cross Bronx Expressway
According to police, the driver of a white van struck the woman as she was trying to cross the street.
Man found at Taylor Swift properties faces stalking charges
Swift, 32, has had prior issues with alleged stalkers.
Gov. Hochul signs law banning guns in many public places
Times Square is declared one of the "sensitive places" in New York state's new gun safety law.
Suspect arrested in murder of mother shot on Upper East Side
The NYPD says Isaac Argro had been arrested in connection to the shooting death of Azsia Johnson.
Teenager injured in Bronx shooting
It happened around 1:30 a.m. Saturday on Hughes Avenue and East 181st Street in the East Tremont section.
Uvalde school police chief Pete Arredondo resigning from city council
Arredondo, the police chief for the Uvalde school district, will resign from his position on the city council.
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Police seek cyclist accused of groping woman in Brooklyn
Police say the woman fell to the ground after the suspect groped her. She suffered a broken arm and hip injury.
Man found at Taylor Swift properties faces stalking charges
Swift, 32, has had prior issues with alleged stalkers.
Gov. Hochul signs law banning guns in many public places
Times Square is declared one of the "sensitive places" in New York state's new gun safety law.
Teenager injured in Bronx shooting
It happened around 1:30 a.m. Saturday on Hughes Avenue and East 181st Street in the East Tremont section.
Child dies after falling from 29th-floor window in Manhattan
The child was found on scaffolding outside the third floor of a building on East 122nd Street, police said.
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Fireworks-related injuries up 25% in last 15 years, report finds
A new finding shows there's been an uptick in fireworks-related injuries. Here are tips to help keep your July 4 celebrations safe.
No end in sight to July 4 weekend flight delays and cancellations
There are dozens of delayed and canceled flights reported Saturday at Newark, LaGuardia and Kennedy Airports.
Air travel issues plague July 4 weekend plans
Flight demand is returning to near pre-pandemic levels, according to the experts.
AAA: Record number of travelers expected over July 4 weekend
According to FlightAware, more than 2,300 flights into or within the U.S. were delayed by Thursday afternoon.
Tri-State Area joins effort to boost offshore wind industry
The president aims to be able to power 10 million homes with wind energy by 2030.
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Fireworks-related injuries up 25% in last 15 years, report finds
A new finding shows there's been an uptick in fireworks-related injuries. Here are tips to help keep your July 4 celebrations safe.
No end in sight to July 4 weekend flight delays and cancellations
There are dozens of delayed and canceled flights reported Saturday at Newark, LaGuardia and Kennedy Airports.
Jersey Shore business owners hope for busy July 4th weekend
Some say this is their first real Fourth of July celebration coming out of COVID.
FBI: Asian-American business owners targeted in burglaries
Two to three incidents are being reported each week.
Rapper Dupré Kelly joins Newark City Council
Kelly is the first platinum-selling hip-hop artist in the United States to be elected to office.
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Nassau County steps up shark patrols for July 4th weekend
The Marine Bureau, helicopters and other resources will be on the lookout for sharks.
Exasperated residents want Huntington to crack down on leaf blower noise
"In the early morning, you don't have to start your engines before 7 o'clock," said Cathy Anner.
Lawsuit filed by parents of Gabby Petito will move forward
A Florida judge denied a motion to dismiss the case Thursday.
Jacobi Medical Center working on initiatives to combat gun violence
Since the spring of 2020, Jacobi has seen an increase of 181 percent when it comes to gunshot victims.
July 4th: Where to watch fireworks, street closures and more
Fourth of July weekend is here, and that means it's time to look to the skies for fireworks.
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Gov. Hochul signs law banning guns in many public places
Times Square is declared one of the "sensitive places" in New York state's new gun safety law.
Gov. Hochul signs new gun laws passed by N.Y. legislature
The governor says the new law that will severely limit the places New Yorkers can carry weapons.
N.J. gov. signs bills protecting reproductive health rights
One bill provides confidential care to out-of-state residents coming to the state.
Gov. Phil Murphy approves largest budget in N.J. history
Murphy says this budget makes New Jersey more affordable.
Ketanji Brown Jackson officially becomes first Black woman on Supreme Court
"On behalf of all of the members of the court, I am pleased to welcome Justice Jackson to the court and to our common calling," Chief Justice John Roberts said.
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Thousands of monkeypox vaccine doses coming to New York City
The city's health department says it is working with federal partners to get extra doses in the coming weeks.
Sandra Lindsay, nurse who received first COVID vaccine in U.S., to be awarded Presidential Medal of Freedom
The medal is the nation's highest civilian honor.
Monkeypox patient: "I've had COVID. This was way worse."
The man says doctors are ordering him to isolate until his lesions are gone, which can take as long as four weeks.
Jacobi Medical Center working on initiatives to combat gun violence
Since the spring of 2020, Jacobi has seen an increase of 181 percent when it comes to gunshot victims.
Some NYC mobile COVID test units will now offer Paxlovid
The program have the capacity to perform 6,000 tests and dispense 600 treatments a day.
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Man found at Taylor Swift properties faces stalking charges
Swift, 32, has had prior issues with alleged stalkers.
R. Kelly suing Brooklyn jail for putting him on suicide watch
Kelly claims officials at the Metropolitan Detention Center knew he was not suicidal after his sentencing.
Rapper Dupré Kelly joins Newark City Council
Kelly is the first platinum-selling hip-hop artist in the United States to be elected to office.
Broadway's mask mandate comes to an end, for now
Masks will no longer be required at most Broadway shows.
R. Kelly faces sentencing in Brooklyn court
Kelly was accused of using his celebrity status and a network of people to target girls, boys and young women for sex.
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Cole, Carpenter help Yankees wallop Guardians in opener
New York improved to 57-21, tying the 2001 Seattle Mariners for the second-best start after 78 games since 1930.
Escobar, Peterson lead Mets past Rangers
Escobar's 417-foot drive gave the Mets their first win since beating the Marlins Saturday in Miami.
Yankees, Guardians postponed by rain, doubleheader Saturday
The teams will have a split doubleheader Saturday, starting at 12:10 p.m.
Ngoma scores in 89th, Red Bulls beat Atlanta United
Ngoma's goal came six minutes after teammate Lewis Morgan scored on a penalty kick to tie it.
Astros beat Yanks again, Bregman's 2-run double keys 2-1 win
The Yankees managed just two runs combined in the three recent losses to Houston.
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Myers of Keswick: A British grocery store in the West Village offering 'comforts from home'
"I always like to describe it as a little taste of England," owner Jennifer Myers-Pulidore told CBS2's Elle McLogan.
8 Hands Farm: Regenerative farming takes root on the North Fork
"It's one of the few professions where you work with your heart, your hands, and your head at the same time," co-owner Tom Geppel told CBS2's Elle McLogan.
Zaragoza Deli & Grocery: An East Village home for Mexican family recipes
"That was my dream, to open a small business here," co-owner Pompeyo "Papa" Martinez told CBS2's Elle McLogan.
Eddie's Sweet Shop: A '1930s time warp' in Forest Hills where the ice cream is homemade
"We whip the whipped cream by hand. We make our hot fudge, caramel, most of our syrups," owner Vito Citrano told CBS2's Elle McLogan.
The Hungarian Pastry Shop: Purveyor of coffee, cake, and conversation since 1961
"Most of my customers are regulars. They come almost every day, and they feel that this is their home," Panagiotis Binioris said.
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New York City Pride March draws crowd of thousands
Thousands came out for the 2022 New York City Pride March through Manhattan on Sunday.
Juneteenth celebrations held across New York City
Juneteenth celebrations took place across New York City on June 19.
Mermaid Parade returns to Coney Island for 40th anniversary
The famous Mermaid Parade returned to Coney Island on Saturday for its 40th anniversary.
Stars hit the red carpet at the 75th Annual Tony Awards
Stars of stage and screen hit the red carpet for the 75th Annual Tony Awards on Sunday night.
Remembering Ray Liotta through the years
Actor Ray Liotta has died. He was 67.
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Police seek cyclist caught on camera groping woman in Brooklyn
Police are trying to identify a cyclist who was caught on camera groping a woman in Brooklyn.
First Alert Forecast: CBS2 7/2 Evening Weather at 6PM
CBS2's Vanessa Murdock has your First Alert Forecast for July 2 at 6 p.m.
TSA: 2.46 million travelers passed through airport security Friday
Rising fares and canceled flights aren't stopping Americans from traveling this holiday weekend. The TSA says 2.46 million people passed through airport security checkpoints Friday, setting a new pandemic-era record. Elise Preston reports for CBS2.
Woman killed in Bronx hit-and-run, police seek driver
Police are looking for information in a deadly hit-and-run in the Bronx. It happened just after 10 p.m. Friday in West Farms. Neighbors told CBS2's Lisa Rozner the victim moved to the neighborhood a few months ago.
Uvalde School District police chief resigns from City Council
Uvalde School District police chief Pete Arredondo has resigned from the City Council more than a month after the elementary school massacre that left 19 students and two teachers dead.
