Trial begins for man accused of preying on daughter's classmates
Lawrence Ray is accused of physically and psychologically threatening college students, extortion and forcing a young woman into prostitution.
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Arrest Of NYC Couple Accused Of Sex Trafficking Shines Light On What Advocates Call A Widespread Problem
With an over-populated foster care system, human trafficking is a problem New York City-based nonprofit Sanctuary for Families sadly sees regularly.
New York Couple Accused Of Running Sex Trafficking Ring, Victims Include At Least 2 Foster Children
Police say the woman lied on her application to become a foster parent, claiming she did not live with her husband, who is a registered sex offender, though he was registered to the same address.
$500,000 Settlement Between Jeffrey Epstein, Prince Andrew Accuser Virginia Giuffre Made Public
The deal between Epstein and Virginia Roberts, now known as Virginia Giuffre, contained a paragraph that said it protects anyone "who could have been included as a potential defendant" from being sued by Giuffre.
Ghislaine Maxwell Found Guilty Of 5 Charges In Sex Trafficking Trial
Prosecutors argued Maxwell was Jeffrey Epstein's "right hand," who recruited and groomed teenagers to give Epstein massages for money, which they allege turned into sexual abuse.
COVID-19 Fears Hanging Over Ghislaine Maxwell Trial As Deliberations Continue For A Fifth Day
The pressure is on as the judge said an astronomical spike of COVID-19 cases in the area could derail proceedings.
Jury Continues Deliberating In Trial Of Ghislaine Maxwell
Monday, the jury requested some trial transcripts. They also asked for the definition of "enticement."
Jury Deliberations Set To Continue In Ghislaine Maxwell Trial
Prosecutors claim Maxwell is a dangerous predator who helped Epstein abuse teenage girls.
Jury In Ghislaine Maxwell Sex Trafficking Trial Begins Deliberations
If convicted, Maxwell could face up to 80 years in prison.
Ghislaine Maxwell Declines To Testify As Defense Rests Case
While she did not testify before the jury, Maxwell seemed active in her defense throughout the past three weeks of the trial, frequently writing notes to her lawyers and hugging them as she entered and left court each day.
Putnam County Police Officer Wayne Peiffer Accused Of Protecting Sex Trafficking Ring In Exchange For Sex With Women
In the quiet village of Brewster, veteran cop Wayne Peiffer is charged with protecting a sex trafficking ring that victimized young women, including minors.
Prosecution Rests In Sex-Abuse Trial Of Ghislaine Maxwell
Maxwell, 59, has denied charges she groomed underage girls for Jeffrey Epstein, who killed himself in jail in 2019.
Ghislaine Maxwell Defense Attacks Actor Accuser's Account
Maxwell, 59, has pleaded not guilty to charges that prosecutors say show that she and Epstein were "partners in crime."
1st Of 4 Accusers Takes Stand At Ghislaine Maxwell Trial
She claimed the defendant instructed her on how to give Epstein sexual massages and sometimes physically participated in the encounters as well.
Ghislaine Maxwell's Federal Sex Trafficking Trial Underway In Manhattan
The British socialite is accused of grooming underage girls for the late Jeffrey Epstein.
Jury Selection Begins Tuesday In Ghislaine Maxwell Sex Trafficking Trial
The former associate of Jeffrey Epstein is accused of helping procure underage girls for the now-deceased financier.
R. Kelly Found Guilty Of All Counts In Sex Trafficking, Racketeering Trial
During the six weeks of testimony, jurors heard from 50 witnesses, including 11 accusers, six of whom testified they were underage when they began having sexual encounters with R. Kelly.
Jury Deliberations To Resume Monday In R. Kelly Trial
Prosecutors say the 54-year-old singer ran an enterprise to recruit and exploit minors and young women for sexual gratification.
Jury Begins Deliberations In R. Kelly Trial After 6 Weeks Of Testimony
Jurors heard from 50 witnesses, including 45 for the prosecution.
Prosecution Continues Closing Arguments In R. Kelly Sex Trafficking Trial
Inside Brooklyn Federal Court, the prosecution concluded what it started on Wednesday. In all, the closing argument took five to six hours and was extremely detailed.
R. Kelly Accuser Testifies Singer Controlled What She Could Say In CBS This Morning Interview
The woman, going by Jane, said Kelly was there when she and another live-in girlfriend spoke to Gayle King in 2019.
R. Kelly Trial, Day 3: Cook County Clerk Testifies About Kelly's Marriage To Late Singer Aaliyah When She Was 15 Years Old
Kelly is accused of bribing a city official with $500 to provide a fake ID for the 15-year-old girl, so they could get married because Aaliyah was pregnant.
R. Kelly Trial, Day 2: 1st Accuser Testifies About Alleged Abuse When She Was 16 Years Old
The R&B star faces multiple charges, including sexually exploiting minors, forced labor and more.
R. Kelly Sex Trafficking, Racketeering Trial Gets Underway In Brooklyn Federal Court
The R&B singer is accused of abusing women and girls for nearly two decades.
Jury Selection Begins For R. Kelly Sex Trafficking Trial In Brooklyn
R. Kelly was charged two years ago with abusing women and girls for nearly two decades. The R&B singer has denied the charges.
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8-year-old injured in Bed-Stuy shooting
A bullet grazed the boy's leg while he was standing in a courtyard on Quincy Street with the three other victims.
NYC Pride March steps off at noon, plan for street closures
The march starts at noon at 25th Street and Fifth Avenue, then passes the historic Stonewall Inn and ends in Chelsea.
First Alert Forecast: Classic summer day, upper 80s and mostly sunny
Expect mostly sunny skies with some more high clouds streaming in toward this evening. It's humid, but not overly oppressive.
Gunman wanted for apparent drive-by shooting in Boerum Hill
Police said the shots were fired from a dark sedan. They are looking for the gunman
Man seriously injured in Brooklyn shooting
Police said the man was shot at the Brevoort Houses on Ralph Avenue in Bed-Stuy.
1 dead, 4 hurt after driver strikes pedestrians in Brooklyn
One pedestrian, who police say was a grandmother, was killed. An 8-year-old boy was critically injured.
Brian Laundrie's written confession to Gabby Petito killing released: "I ended her life"
The attorney for Brian Laundrie's family has released images of a notebook where Laundrie confessed to killing Gabby Petito. In an eight page letter, Laundrie said "I ended her life."
3 found dead inside Queens home, police investigating
A person of interest was taken into custody.
More protests held in NYC over Roe v. Wade decision
Demonstrators say they will continue to speak out and rally in the streets. More protests are planned for Sunday.
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NYC Pride March steps off Sunday at noon, plan for street closures
The march starts at noon at 25th Street and Fifth Avenue, then passes the historic Stonewall Inn and ends in Chelsea.
Gunman wanted for apparent drive-by shooting in Boerum Hill
Police said the shots were fired from a dark sedan. They are looking for the gunman
Man seriously injured in Brooklyn shooting
Police said the man was shot at the Brevoort Houses on Ralph Avenue in Bed-Stuy.
8-year-old injured in Bed-Stuy shooting
A bullet grazed the boy's leg while he was standing in a courtyard on Quincy Street with the three other victims.
3 found dead inside Queens home, police investigating
A person of interest was taken into custody.
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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.
Investigators say 6-year-old burned Bridgeport boy was not intentionally set on fire
Officials say there's no evidence any of the children deliberately hurt one another.
Conn. woman dies after being infected with tickborne virus
She is the second person in Connecticut to test positive for the virus this year and the first to die.
For first time ever, average gas prices in New York hits $5
Drivers across the Tri-State Area continue to feel the squeeze at the pump.
Drivers hoping for relief as gas prices again hit record highs
The national average for a gallon of regular reached $4.87 on Monday. It's even more expensive in the Tri-State Area.
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2 planes partially collide on tarmac at Newark Airport
United Airlines says two of its planes made contact on the tarmac before departing.
95-year-old WWII vet finally receives high school diploma
Now 95 and blessed with a massive family, Lyndhurst High School grad says he still enjoys many of life's pleasures.
N.J. couple recalls escape from Surfside condo collapse
"The hardest part is knowing you walked out and other people didn't," Janette Aguero said.
Murphy asks NJ lawmakers to look into creating gun-free zones
Murphy called the Supreme Court's ruling on firearm carry laws an outrage.
N.J. Six Flags park welcomes litter of Siberian tigers
The five cubs were born on May 2.
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Nassau Co. hoping to attract more lifeguards amid shortage
According to nationwide statistics, staffing shortages are impacting at least one-third of all U.S. swimming pools.
Brian Laundrie's written confession to Gabby Petito killing released: "I ended her life"
The attorney for Brian Laundrie's family has released images of a notebook where Laundrie confessed to killing Gabby Petito. In an eight page letter, Laundrie said "I ended her life."
Nassau Police disable improvised "soda bomb" device left near elementary school gate
Nassau Police say it was a student's father who made the discovery this morning, the last day of school.
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.
Many on Long Island hail SCOTUS gun-carry law decision as big victory
They say New York's rule was arbitrary, adding the more people carrying guns to protect themselves, the safer we'll all be.
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Local leaders react to supreme court overturning Roe v. Wade
The 1973 decision that established the right to an abortion across the country.
Supreme Court strikes down Roe v. Wade in seismic shift for abortion rights
The Supreme Court issued its highly anticipated decision in a case involving a Mississippi law banning abortions after 15 weeks of pregnancy.
NY lawmakers to mull post-Supreme Court gun bills next week
Hochul called the decision "reckless and reprehensible" as she announced she will convene a special session.
SCOTUS ruling to overturn Roe v. Wade could impact N.Y. governor's race
In a blue state like New York, political experts say the ruling is the political equivalent of manna from heaven.
Hochul, Adams vow to protect abortion access in New York
New York could very well become the country's abortion capital.
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Second day of long lines for monkeypox vaccine at Chelsea health clinic
The Chelsea Sexual Health Clinic opened at 11 a.m., but the line for a vaccine started forming outside about three hours earlier.
Hundreds line up for monkeypox vaccine in New York City
Demand was so high that it overwhelmed capacity and forced the city cut off walk-ins.
FDA bans Juul e-cigarettes from the U.S. market
Regulator's decision comes amid concerns that an epidemic of underage vaping will hook a new generation on nicotine.
Kids begin receiving COVID vaccine at Cohen Children's Medical Center
The CDC authorized the shots over the weekend and now they are available to roughly 20 million children in the U.S.
NYC launches COVID vaccine sites for children under 5
Mayor Eric Adams and Health Commissioner Dr. Ashwin Vasan toured a site ahead of its opening in Times Square, reassuring parents the vaccines are safe and effective.
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Broadway's "Chicago" celebrates 10,000th performance
"Chicago" is only the second Broadway show in history to play 10,000 performances.
Madonna appears at Terminal 5 to kick off Pride weekend
Madonna was only recently announced as a performer at the sold-out show.
Rapper Lil TJay 1 of 2 people shot overnight near shopping plaza in Edgewater, New Jersey
Police say another victim was found just down the road at a gas station. Three arrests have been made.
Shakespeare in the Park celebrates 60 years of summer public theater
Tuesday night was the first preview performance of "Richard III."
CBS2 catches up with former Menudo member Cesar Abreu
The Washington Heights resident and NYU grad said he is living his truth as he moves on with next stages of his career.
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Alonso hits two HRs, Mets beat Marlins
Alonso's home run over the left-center field wall against Miami reliever Jimmy Yacabonis (0-1) snapped a 3-3 tie.
Astros' Javier, bullpen combine to no-hit Yanks
New York was no-hit for just the eighth time. Houston had been the previous team to do it on June 11, 2003.
Verlander pitches Astros to win, ends Yanks' home streak
New York lost for just the fourth time in its last 23 games overall.
Lindor homers, knocks in 4 as Mets top Marlins
Lindor gave the Mets a quick lead with his solo shot in the first.
Judge, Yanks agree to $19 million deal, avoid hearing
The slugger remains on track to become a free agent after the World Series.
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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.
'The melting pot starts' at Kalustyan's in Midtown
For hard-to-find flavors from faraway continents, professional chefs and home cooks flock to a specialty food store founded in 1944.
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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.
Buffalo shooting: 10 killed, 3 injured at supermarket
Ten people were killed and three were injured in a mass shooting at a Buffalo supermarket on May 14, 2022.
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Planned Parenthood to lead NYC Pride March
This is the first march without COVID restrictions since 2019. Plan for street closures.
One hurt in apparent drive-by shooting in Boerum Hill
If was unclear if the victim was the intended target, police said.
Man in critical condition after another shooting in Bed-Stuy
It happened less than an hour after an 8-year-old was hurt in a separate shooting.
First Alert Weather: CBS2's 6/26 Sunday morning update
John Elliott has the Tri-State Area's updated First Alert forecast on CBS2 News This Morning.
8-year-old injured in Bed-Stuy shooting
Four people, including a child, were injured when shots were fired near a courtyard at a NYCHA complex, CBS2's Christina Fan reports.
