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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3 killed in New Hyde Park crash, driver charged with DWI
Surveillance video shared with CBS2 shows a Lincoln slowly taking a left onto Jericho Turnpike when a Mercedes plowed into it.
First Alert Weather: Red Alert due to heat, storm chance
Our CBS2 Weather Team has issued a Red Alert for Sunday due to another day of extreme heat and a chance of storms.
Police: Teen missing in N.J. after swimming in reservoir
Officials say a group of teenagers were swimming in the Great Notch Reservoir in Woodland Park on Saturday.
Upper West Side bakery Patisserie Margot closes its doors
Paying the same lease rent amount now is no longer possible.
Brooklyn Half Marathon runner dies, 16 hospitalized
Police say the victim, a man in his 30s, was unresponsive when they arrived.
2 rescued after personal watercraft accident in Manhattan
Many of the details remain unclear, and police say the investigation is ongoing.
Long Branch enacts curfew after "large scale event"
Long Branch Police told CBS2 they are under a state of emergency.
Suspect wanted in 11-year-old's death wanted for robberies
Police continue to look for 18-year-old Omar Bojang.
Jif recalling peanut butter over salmonella concerns
The CDC says 14 people in 12 states, including New York, have reported illnesses connected to the outbreak.
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3 killed in New Hyde Park crash, driver charged with DWI
Surveillance video shared with CBS2 shows a Lincoln slowly taking a left onto Jericho Turnpike when a Mercedes plowed into it.
2 rescued after personal watercraft accident in Manhattan
Many of the details remain unclear, and police say the investigation is ongoing.
Upper West Side bakery Patisserie Margot closes its doors
Paying the same lease rent amount now is no longer possible.
ESB lit in honor of Notorious B.I.G.'s 50th birthday
The Empire State Building was lit up red and white to mark what would have been his 50th birthday.
Police: Man found fatally shot in Queens
There was a shooting just before 3 p.m. Saturday in a building within the LeFrak City complex in Corona, Queens.
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Connecticut families can apply for child tax rebate as of June 1
The maximum rebate is $250 for up to three children.
Some Skittles, Starburst and Life Savers gummies recalled
Company Mars Wrigley says there's a chance some of those items may have been contaminated with thin metal strands.
President Biden urges local leaders to invest in public safety
The pandemic relief fund passed by Democrats provides $350 billion directly to cities, counties and states.
Baby formula shortage hitting Tri-State Area families hard
Formula is more than 40 percent out of stock in New York, New Jersey, Connecticut and 27 other states.
Experts predict active hurricane season ahead
A typical year generates about 14 named storms. Experts are forecasting anywhere from 17-19 named storms this year.
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Police: Teen missing in N.J. after swimming in reservoir
Officials say a group of teenagers were swimming in the Great Notch Reservoir in Woodland Park on Saturday.
Long Branch enacts curfew after "large scale event"
Long Branch Police told CBS2 they are under a state of emergency.
Fight at Garden State Mall food court causes panic
Witnesses told CBS2 they saw people running and assumed it could be something much worse.
Caught on camera: Bear snatches bird feeder in N.J. yard
Authorities remind homeowners that bears are attracted by the smell of food.
N.J. teacher wins book pitch competition with personal story
Generations of students have heard Daniel Gill's story.
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3 killed in New Hyde Park crash, driver charged with DWI
Surveillance video shared with CBS2 shows a Lincoln slowly taking a left onto Jericho Turnpike when a Mercedes plowed into it.
Stifling forecast, but ocean still too cold to swim safely
Saturday could be downright dangerous with a combination of hot temperatures, ocean riptides and no lifeguards.
Marines name Toys for Tots drive after Lazar LaPenna
Lazar died two days after his 10th birthday, suffering an epileptic seizure during a Little League game.
U.S. Marshals Service rounds up fugitives on Long Island
It was an operation that closed 200 cases and executed 116 arrests, of which 69 involved gang members.
Pets rescued in illegal breeding bust on Long Island
Another place in Deer Park was also raided. The investigation started after complaints over multiple code violations.
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Congressional candidates seek seat in redrawn 10th district
The new maps were approved late Friday.
New York judge approves new congressional maps
The new map still leaves in place the new 12th District in Manhattan, which will result in longtime Reps. Jerry Nadler and Carolyn Maloney running against each other.
Former Mayor Bill de Blasio running for Congress
He said Friday he plans to run for Congress in the redrawn 10th District that includes his address in western Brooklyn and part of Manhattan.
Mayor Adams tests subway weapons detection technology at City Hall
CBS2's Marcia Kramer experienced firsthand Thursday how effective the scanning system can be.
Biden offers "strong support" for Sweden and Finland's NATO bids
"I am proud to assure them that they have the full, total, complete backing of the United States of America," the president said.
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NYC Health Dept.: 1 "presumptive positive" case of monkeypox
The New York City health department sent out an alert to all medical providers about monkeypox Friday after confirming one person tested positive for Orthopoxvirus, which is the family of viruses monkeypox belongs to.
NYC patient being treated for presumptive positive case of monkeypox
New York City's health department says a patient is being treated for a presumptive positive case of monkeypox. The CDC still has to confirm the case with its own testing.
Possible monkeypox case under investigation in NYC
The World Health Organization says monkeypox has been reported in 11 countries that don't normally have the disease, including the United States. There are about 80 confirmed cases, and there's a possible case in New York City. CBS2's Jenna DeAngelis has what you need to know.
Baby formula shortage taking physical toll on some mothers
According to health experts, it's not a goal most women are able to achieve.
East Harlem's Support and Connection Center is changing lives
The Support and Connection Center, the only mental health care center of its kind in the city, opened in East Harlem back in 2020 to address substance abuse and mental illness. CBS2's Jessi Mitchell shows us how the center is changing lives.
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ESB lit in honor of Notorious B.I.G.'s 50th birthday
The Empire State Building was lit up red and white to mark what would have been his 50th birthday.
Biggest names in hip-hop mark Notorious BIG's 50th birthday
Dozens of music industry heavy hitters stepped out for Biggie Smalls.
CBS2's Maurice DuBois appears on "Desus & Mero" on Showtime
When CBS2's Maurice DuBois got a call from comedy show "Desus & Mero" on Showtime to a guest on their show, he had no idea what he'd be walking into.
Stevie Wonder celebrates 72nd birthday at "MJ the Musical"
The cast of "MJ the Musical" paid tribute to another music legend in the audience Thursday night.
New York City marks late rapper Biggie Smalls' 50th birthday
Brooklyn-born rapper Christopher Wallace was murdered at age 24. The case remains unsolved.
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Serven's 2 HRs lift Rockies over Mets for DH split
In the opener, Starling Marte homered in his return to the lineup as the Mets rolled to a 5-1 victory.
Yankees' win overshadowed by accusations of racism
Donaldson said that in the first inning, "I called him Jackie."
Rangers fall, Hurricanes take 2-0 series lead
The Rangers have managed one goal in the first two games.
Yankees-White Sox postponed, doubleheader Sunday
The rainout buys the Yankees an extra day to sort out their banged-up bullpen.
Winter storm wipes out Mets-Rockies opener
The forecast calls for 3 to 5 inches of snow at Coors Field.
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'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.
The Best Goodie Bag: A Valley Stream 'cakery' where everyone is family
Multiple generations are working side-by-side to pursue a dream they didn't know they had.
At Di Palo's in Little Italy, fresh mozzarella is the family legacy
"When you can say you've kept a customer, a loyal customer, for 60, 70, 80 years, through the generations, then you know that you've had a successful business," co-owner Lou Di Palo told CBS2's Elle McLogan.
Family tradition is tightly woven at Mendel Goldberg Fabrics on the Lower East Side
"I walk in here every day, and I feel the legacy of my family," fourth-generation owner Alice Goldberg told CBS2's Elle McLogan.
At Dumbo's record shop Legacy, the collection is personal
"It doesn't really matter who you are. You're welcome here," co-owner Victorious De Costa told CBS2's Elle McLogan.
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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.
2022 Met Gala Red Carpet
This year's theme is Gilded Glamour, and the stars are dripping in opulence.
2022 Mets home opener
The Mets unveiled the long-awaited Tom Seaver statue before their sold-out home opener at Citi Field on April 15, 2022.
23 injured in subway shooting, smoke bomb attack
Nearly two dozen people were injured in a shooting and smoke bomb attack aboard a Brooklyn subway Tuesday.
2022 Yankees Opening Day
The Yankees opened the 2022 season with a walk-off win in extra innings against the Boston Red Sox.
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3 killed in New Hyde Park crash, driver charged with DWI
Surveillance video shared shows a Lincoln slowly taking a left onto Jericho Turnpike when a Mercedes plowed into it, CBS2's Christina Fan reports.
First Alert Forecast: CBS2 5/21 Nightly Weather at 11PM
CBS2's Vanessa Murdock has your weather forecast for May 21 at 11 p.m.
Doctors urge Tri-State Area residents to stay safe in extreme heat
Saturday's extreme heat brought people out to the beach and the park, but as CBS2's Leah Mishkin reports, doctors warn in these high temperatures, you have to take precautions.
Runner dies after crossing finish line at Brooklyn Half Marathon
A runner died after crossing the finish line at the Brooklyn Half Marathon on Saturday, and several other people were hospitalized; CBS2's Alice Gainer reports.
Long Branch enacts curfew after "large scale event"
A curfew went into effect in Long Branch on Saturday night. The Monmouth County sheriff's office says that it's in response to a large scale event.
