Brooklyn serial killer sentenced to 30 years in prison
A Brooklyn man who admitted murdering three elderly women was sentenced to 30 years to life in prison Wednesday.
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A Brooklyn man who admitted murdering three elderly women was sentenced to 30 years to life in prison Wednesday.
Gilgo Beach serial killer Rex Heuermann pleaded guilty to seven counts and admitted guilt in the death of an eighth woman.
Rex Heuermann was arrested in 2023. He admitted to killing eight women in the Gilgo Beach area of Long Island between 1993 and 2011.
Michael Brown, the attorney for Gilgo Beach serial killer Rex Heuermann, spoke out after his client pleaded guilty to murdering seven women.
Rex Heuermann, the man accused of being the Gilgo Beach serial killer, is expected to plead guilty to multiple murders when he appears in a Riverhead court on Wednesday.
The trial in the case of accused Gilgo Beach serial killer Rex Heuermann is finally in sight.
A Fair Lawn nursing student's murder went unsolved for 60 years. Now, police believe they've identified her killer. CBS News New York's Vanessa Murdock reports.
This is the latest in a series of what are called Frye hearings to determine whether certain DNA evidence will be admissible during trial.
Asa Ellerup has come under public scrutiny following her husband's arrest for three of the Gilgo Beach murders, but the daughters of notorious serial killers BTK and the Happy Face Killer have come to her defense.
Gilgo Beach murders suspect Rex Heuermann is due in court Tuesday for a pre-trial hearing on Long Island.
Heuermann was charged with killing Valerie Mack, a 24-year-old from New Jersey who had been working as an escort in the Philadelphia area, in 2000. CBS News New York's Carolyn Gusoff reports.
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Suspected Gilgo Beach serial killer Rex Heuermann will face a judge Wednesday in Suffolk County, Long Island.
The attorney who represents the families of several Gilgo Beach murder victims says he will present important new evidence that shows Rex Heuermann was not leading a double life.
Suspected Gilgo Beach serial killer Rex Heuermann is now charged with killing two more women, Sandra Costilla and Jessica Taylor, 10 years apart on Long Island. CBS New York's Carolyn Gusoff reports.
David Berkowitz terrorized New York City with a series of shootings that killed six people and wounded seven beginning in July 1976.
Heuermann was arrested last year and charged with murdering four women around Gilgo Beach on Long Island.
The sister and daughter of Maureen Brainard-Barnes spoke after Heuermann was charged with her killing. CBS New York's Jennifer McLogan reports.
New charges were filed Tuesday against accused Gilgo Beach serial killer Rex Heuermann. Suffolk County DA Ray Tierney spoke about the charges in a news conference.
The Gilgo Beach murders suspect is due in court Tuesday on Long Island, where he is expected to be charged in a fourth murder.
Authorities say Jane Doe number seven, whose remains were found in 1996, was Karen Vergata. CBS New York's Jennifer McLogan has the new developments from Hauppauge.
We hear from a legal expert about today's court hearing for suspected Gilgo Beach serial killer Rex Heuermann on Long Island.
Investigators were seen digging up the yard Sunday in Massapequa Park, amid questions about whether critical tips were overlooked in the case more than a decade ago. CBS New York's John Dias spoke with experts about what detectives may be searching for and what comes next in the case.
It comes amid questions about whether critical tips were overlooked in the case. CBS New York's John Dias reports from outside the suspect's home.
Suspect Rex Heuermann remains on suicide watch as police on Long Island continue to search his home and two rental storage facilities. CBS New York's Ali Bauman reports.
There's an undeniable buzz throughout New York City, a fever that hasn't been present since 1999, the last time the Knicks made it to the NBA Finals.
Getting to the NBA Finals proves that the Knicks and Spurs have made plenty of smart moves along the way.
Congressman Dan Goldman and his Democratic primary opponent, Brad Lander, are speaking out about a new tactic by the Trump administration to speed up deportations.
As New York City ushers in Pride Month, an LGBTQ+ democratic club is mounting a campaign to have former Mayor Ed Koch's name removed from the 59th Street Bridge.
There's a growing campaign to create a new landmarked district honoring LGBTQ+ history in New York City.
There's an undeniable buzz throughout New York City, a fever that hasn't been present since 1999, the last time the Knicks made it to the NBA Finals.
Getting to the NBA Finals proves that the Knicks and Spurs have made plenty of smart moves along the way.
Congressman Dan Goldman and his Democratic primary opponent, Brad Lander, are speaking out about a new tactic by the Trump administration to speed up deportations.
As New York City ushers in Pride Month, an LGBTQ+ democratic club is mounting a campaign to have former Mayor Ed Koch's name removed from the 59th Street Bridge.
There's a growing campaign to create a new landmarked district honoring LGBTQ+ history in New York City.
It's unseasonably warm in New York City on Wednesday as humidity adds to the summer-like weather. There's also a slight chance for showers in parts of the Tri-State Area.
It's back to feeling like spring, and even summer on some days, as warm weather and sunshine return to the New York area.
A final round of showers is moving through the New York area in the morning before the rest of the week turns much drier and warmer.
The New York area is off to a soggy start to the unofficial kickoff of summer with rainy weather this Memorial Day Weekend.
It's a gloomy day with rain lingering across the Tri-State Area as Memorial Day weekend shapes up to be unsettled.
Monday was largely calm outside Delaney Hall in Newark after chaos unfolded over the weekend, resulting in dozens of arrests.
Monday brought another challenging morning commute for NJ Transit riders. It's a result of Friday's fire in one of the Hudson River Tunnels.
A referee at a Franklin Township flag football game choked a coach after a call on the field escalated Sunday, police said.
Protesters and New Jersey State Police clashed again Sunday night near Delaney Hall, despite a 9 p.m. curfew imposed by Newark Mayor Ras Baraka.
Late Saturday, Newark Mayor Ras J. Baraka announced he would be enacting a curfew outside Delaney Hall moving forward.
A man was stabbed to death in a Massapequa home on Long Island Monday morning, Nassau County police said.
Not many people know Hollywood icon Marilyn Monroe's splash to stardom began at a Long Island beach.
A sixth grader from Long Island's Sag Harbor died in a rafting accident on a school trip, officials said.
Loved ones of a 7-year-old girl allegedly murdered by her caretaker say they're haunted by how they learned of the little girl's death.
On Long Island, one woman has started a movement showing people just how important it is to smile every day.
Congressman Dan Goldman and his Democratic primary opponent, Brad Lander, are speaking out about a new tactic by the Trump administration to speed up deportations.
As New York City ushers in Pride Month, an LGBTQ+ democratic club is mounting a campaign to have former Mayor Ed Koch's name removed from the 59th Street Bridge.
There's a growing campaign to create a new landmarked district honoring LGBTQ+ history in New York City.
Monday was largely calm outside Delaney Hall in Newark after chaos unfolded over the weekend, resulting in dozens of arrests.
The Justice Department said it will stop work on the $1.8 billion "anti-weaponization" fund following a district judge's decision temporarily blocking the program.
New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill is urging people to donate blood ahead of the summer months.
There's no vaccine for the Bourbon virus, nor medicine to treat it, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Marie Francillion was diagnosed with lung cancer after she was feeling heartburn and shoulder pain. She said she's able to remain hopeful and spend more time with her family because of a different type of treatment.
New York City's Department of Health is evaluating an East Village apartment complex after two residents were diagnosed with Legionnaires' disease over the course of a year.
Thousands of people showed up bright and early for AIDS Walk New York 2026, the largest HIV and AIDS fundraiser in the U.S., in Central Park on Sunday.
Not many people know Hollywood icon Marilyn Monroe's splash to stardom began at a Long Island beach.
Federal prosecutors have indicted ex-Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier on additional charges related to a sports gambling sting.
President Trump said he is considering replacing the Freedom 250 concert series with a rally after many artists dropped out.
Sonny Rollins, the legendary tenor saxophonist known for his bold tone and constant experimentation, has died at 95.
Stephen Colbert made a surprise appearance hosting the "Only in Monroe" community access show broadcast in Monroe, Michigan, on Friday, one night after he recorded his final episode of "The Late Show."
There's an undeniable buzz throughout New York City, a fever that hasn't been present since 1999, the last time the Knicks made it to the NBA Finals.
Getting to the NBA Finals proves that the Knicks and Spurs have made plenty of smart moves along the way.
Odell Beckham Jr., 33, is returning to the New York Giants.
Nearly a week after clinching their first NBA Finals berth since 1999, the Knicks were at last able to practice Sunday while knowing who they were practicing for,
A referee at a Franklin Township flag football game choked a coach after a call on the field escalated Sunday, police said.
Before there was a Brooklyn, there was a flagpole, and since the earliest days of our country, it stood as a symbol of freedom and self-determination.
Monitor Point proposal in Greenpoint would bring 1,150 apartments, including 460 affordable units, to former industrial waterfront site.
Gold Star families, veterans and thousands of spectators gathered in Bay Ridge to remember those who made the ultimate sacrifice.
The grassroots group pushed for bilingual policing, victim support and anti-gang efforts as Brooklyn's Chinatown rapidly grew.
Advocates estimate one-third of the 200-acre park in Flushing is still without functioning drinking fountains and bathrooms.
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 Lonnie Quinn says the temperature will creep up with each passing day, culminating with possible 90s by Saturday.
Fans are pumped for Game 1 of the NBA Finals on Wednesday night in San Antonio, and one can't miss the excitement around the five boroughs. CBS News New York's Allen Devlin reports.
The incumbent and challenger addressing topics like immigration enforcement, taxing the wealthy, and bringing affordable housing to the Brooklyn Marine Terminal. CBS News New York's Dick Brennan reports.
After a week of protests outside the Newark immigration detention facility, things remained mostly peaceful as that 9 p.m. curfew kicked in. CBS News New York's Adi Guajardo reports.
CBS News New York's Dave Carin has more on the fight for preservation in Manhattan.
