N.J. Man Who Confessed He Helped His Roommate Dispose Of Friend's Body Sentenced
A New Jersey man who admitted he helped his roommate dump the body of 19-year-old Sarah Stern off a bridge has been sentenced to 18 years in prison.
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A New Jersey man who admitted he helped his roommate dump the body of 19-year-old Sarah Stern off a bridge has been sentenced to 18 years in prison.
A jury found 21-year-old Liam McAtasney guilty in February of strangling 19-year-old Sarah Stern in a plot to steal her inheritance.
In February, Liam McAtasney was found guilty in the murder of 19-year-old Sarah Stern and throwing her body off a bridge.
Prosecutors alleged 21-year-old Liam McAtasney killed 19-year-old Sarah Stern inside her Neptune City home in December 2016.
Closing arguments were expected Friday in the murder trial of a New Jersey man accused of strangling his childhood friend and stealing her inheritance money.
A New Jersey courtroom heard the gruesome details from the man charged with killing his childhood friend, Sarah Stern.
Liam McAtasney is accused of killing 19-year-old Sarah Stern at her Neptune City home in 2016 before dumping her body off a bridge in Belmar.
Preston Taylor was accused of lying to police before reaching a deal to lighten his sentence.
Liam McAtasney, 21, allegedly strangled Sarah Stern, 19, during a robbery at her Neptune City home and then, with the help of his roommate, tossed her body off the Belmar Bridge on the Jersey Shore.
A judge ruled Thursday in key evidence in the murder of a New Jersey teacher.
There was a courtroom confession Monday, from one of two teenagers charged in the murder of a girl from New Jersey.
Superior Court Judge David Bauman on Thursday refused 19-year-old Preston Taylor's lawyer's request that he get a new detention hearing.
The details emerged Tuesday during a hearing where a judge ruled that 19-year-old Liam McAtasney will remain jailed until his trial.
Sarah Stern was reported missing in December, and two men were arrested in connection with her death last week.
The search for Sarah Stern remained focused Sunday on the Shark River inlet near the ocean. But crews haven't fanned out beyond that area.
Sarah Stern, 19, has been missing since Dec. 2 after her car was found on the route 35 bridge over the Shark River in Belmar.
A New Jersey man has been charged with strangling a woman during a robbery and then throwing her body off a nearby bridge with another man, prosecutors said.
Sarah Stern was last seen Friday afternoon at her Neptune City home, according to Monmouth County Prosecutor Chris Gramiccioni.
Roughly 17,000 nurses across eight hospitals in New York City and Long Island could take to the picket line as soon as next Monday.
The Islanders handed the Devils a second consecutive defeat, routing them 9-0 on Tuesday night.
Student athletes at a high school in Queens have won both state and national video game championships.
Thousands of teachers across New York are participating in a statewide campaign demanding pension reform for educators hired after 2012.
For the 48th year, El Museo del Barrio hosted a parade in East Harlem for Three Kings' Day.
Roughly 17,000 nurses across eight hospitals in New York City and Long Island could take to the picket line as soon as next Monday.
Student athletes at a high school in Queens have won both state and national video game championships.
Thousands of teachers across New York are participating in a statewide campaign demanding pension reform for educators hired after 2012.
For the 48th year, El Museo del Barrio hosted a parade in East Harlem for Three Kings' Day.
A Long Island travel agent with Destiny Travel is accused of defrauding people out of tens of thousands of dollars.
While Tuesday may have some bumps, the trend is toward milder, more pleasant weather.
You'll want to bundle up Monday in the New York City area for a chilly start to the week before wetter, milder weather arrives midweek.
We're stuck in the freezer Friday as temperatures will struggle to get out of the 20s in the Tri-State Area.
The first morning of 2026 featured a few rounds of snow across the Tri-State Area.
The last day of 2025 will feature a blend of clouds and sun in New York City.
A potentially deadly and drug-resistant fungus is spreading nationwide, including New York and New Jersey.
Convicted serial killer Richard Cottingham recently confessed to a 60-year-old New Jersey cold case murder, police said.
Police shot and killed a man armed with a machete who confronted them Monday evening in Piscataway, New Jersey, authorities said.
The Marine Mammal Stranding Center said a dead whale, tentatively identified as a Fin whale, was found on the bow of a ship at the Gloucester City marine terminal.
While Tuesday may have some bumps, the trend is toward milder, more pleasant weather.
Roughly 17,000 nurses across eight hospitals in New York City and Long Island could take to the picket line as soon as next Monday.
A Long Island travel agent with Destiny Travel is accused of defrauding people out of tens of thousands of dollars.
A federal judge on Tuesday approved a settlement that will overhaul New York's broken children's mental health system, after many were left waiting for care, at times, for years.
While Tuesday may have some bumps, the trend is toward milder, more pleasant weather.
You'll want to bundle up Monday in the New York City area for a chilly start to the week before wetter, milder weather arrives midweek.
Gov. Kathy Hochul and Mayor Zohran Mamdani find themselves on opposite sides of one of the most closely watched congressional races in the nation.
A federal judge on Tuesday approved a settlement that will overhaul New York's broken children's mental health system, after many were left waiting for care, at times, for years.
Mayor Zohran Mamdani said the city must develop a plan that implements a law banning prolonged solitary confinement in city jails.
The Trump administration plans to halt billions of dollars in federal funding for social services programs in five states led by Democrats following allegations of fraud.
Gov. Kathy Hochul, New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani and Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch are hailing an historic drop in shootings last year.
A potentially deadly and drug-resistant fungus is spreading nationwide, including New York and New Jersey.
Brooklyn-based Maimonides Health is merging with NYC Health + Hospitals, New York City health leaders announced.
New Jersey state health officials are warning of potential measles exposures at Newark Liberty International Airport before Christmas.
Thousands of new flu cases in New York led to a 38% jump from the previous week, according to state health officials.
A spike in measles cases in Rockland County has New York health officials urging families to get vaccinated.
Here are the significant books, films and characters joining the list of works in the public domain on Jan. 1, 2026.
Here's what to know about the lineup of performances scheduled for New Year's Eve, as crowds gather in Times Square to ring in 2026.
Isiah Whitlock Jr. is perhaps best known for his role as state Sen. R. Clayton "Clay" Davis on HBO's "The Wire."
Smith previously played young Nala in "The Lion King" on Broadway.
The singer said an MRI showed a cancerous spot on one of his lungs after he recovered from a lengthy bout of bronchitis.
The Islanders handed the Devils a second consecutive defeat, routing them 9-0 on Tuesday night.
Sean Durzi scored 1:06 into overtime and the Mammoth beat the Rangers 3-2 on Monday night for their second win in three games.
Cade Cunningham had 29 points and 13 assists as the Detroit Pistons beat the New York Knicks 121-90.
Joe Schoen will return as New York Giants general manager after getting a vote of confidence from owners John Mara and Steve Tisch.
Taylor Hall had a goal and an assist, rookie Brandon Bussi stopped 28 shots and the Hurricanes beat the Devils 3-1 on Sunday night.
Student athletes at a high school in Queens have won both state and national video game championships.
Thousands of teachers across New York are participating in a statewide campaign demanding pension reform for educators hired after 2012.
For the 48th year, El Museo del Barrio hosted a parade in East Harlem for Three Kings' Day.
City officials credit Project Restore, a paid mentorship and therapy initiative, with helping cut violence in Bed-Stuy and offering young men a path away from gangs.
Drumming, dance and hands-on workshops marked the 18th year the Brooklyn Children's Museum is hosting what leaders call New York City's largest family Kwanzaa festival.
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.
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Cosplayers flooded New York City's Javits Center in October 2024 for the annual New York Comic Con convention.
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The lineup for the 2026 Governors Ball in Queens has been released.
In six days, thousands of nurses at some of New York City's largest hospitals, and across Long Island, could walk off the job if a contract is not reached. But, as CBS News New York's Adi Guajardo reports, there is some progress.
Two water main breaks on the same line prompted a boil water advisory in parts of Paterson, New Jersey, on Tuesday.
It's been five years since the U.S. Capitol was attacked by hundreds of Trump supporters trying to stop certification of the 2020 presidential election. CBS News New York's Ali Bauman reports.
