Mayor Eric Adams accused of sexual assault by former colleague
Mayor Eric Adams is accused of sexually assaulting a woman while they both worked for the City of New York back in 1993, a claim that he denies.
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Mayor Eric Adams is accused of sexually assaulting a woman while they both worked for the City of New York back in 1993, a claim that he denies.
The 42-year-old, who is homeless, insisted he wanted to plead guilty, but the judge told him that wasn't allowed during the arraignment.
The allegations against Russell Brand were made by four women who knew him over a seven-year period, according to British news organizations.
Masterson was sentenced to 30 years to life in prison after being found guilty of raping two women at his Hollywood Hills home.
Police said the man exposed himself to a woman sitting in the park and tried to force her into a sex act.
Zhi Alan Cheng was arraigned on charges of sexually abusing three patients at a prestigious hospital and raping three other women in his apartment. He pleaded not guilty.
Audio transcripts filed in a New York court as part of a former employee's lawsuit against Rudy Giuliani depict him making sexually vulgar remarks to her.
The suspect has lived in 10 states since 2016 and the FBI is looking for more potential victims.
President Biden signed an executive order Friday that takes decisions about whether to prosecute major crimes in the military, like sexual assault, out of the chain of command.
The actor had faced nine sexual offense charges related to incidents reported by four men that allegedly took place between 2001 and 2013 in the U.K.
He was convicted on federal charges in January and could face decades in prison. CBS New York's Zinnia Maldonado is live outside the courthouse in Lower Manhattan with a look at what to expect from the hearing.
Police say two suspects are in custody following a series of attacks on three women in or near Riverside Park. As CBS New York's Nick Caloway reports, the NYPD shared an update on the investigation Friday morning, announcing the arrests.
Police say one woman was sexually assaulted and the other was robbed near the park on the Upper West Side.
Police say one of the victims was sexually assaulted and the other had her cellphone stolen. CBS New York's Natalie Duddridge hears from others who use the park.
Police say a 38-year-old victim was sexually assaulted along the bike path at Riverside Park and 89th on Tuesday.
Police are looking for a man they say tried to rape a woman jogging near Riverside Park.
Police told CBS New York publicity about the arrest has other possible victims coming forward.
A letter from the victim's attorney describes a graphic incident of sexual assault in which the victim was allegedly trapped in a bathroom with the UFC fighter.
The 85-year-old Cosby has now been accused of rape, sexual assault and sexual harassment by more than 60 women. He's denied all allegations involving sex crimes.
A grand jury indicted Manville Police Chief Thomas Herbst on sexual assault charges.
Jodie Comer, who won an Emmy for her role of a Russian assassin on TV's "Killing Eve," is now an Olivier Award-winner and Tony-nominee for her performance in the one-woman play "Prima Facie," as a London barrister confronting injustice in the legal system with regards to victims of sexual assault. CBS News' Erin Moriarty talks with Comer, and with playwright Suzie Miller, about the dynamics of the play, the responses from audiences, and how a "scrappy" young woman from Liverpool with no formal training found success on stage.
The Emmy-winning star of "Killing Eve" is now an Olivier Award-winner and Tony-nominee for her performance in the one-woman play "Prima Facie," as a British barrister confronting injustice in the legal system with regards to victims of sexual assault.
An attorney for a Manhattan-based law firm is accused of sexually assaulting women in the Boston area more than a decade ago. CBS2's Jennifer Bisram reports.
A complaint filed in a New York court on Monday alleges "sexual assault and harassment, wage theft, and other misconduct."
The man is accused of going into a 43-year-old woman's apartment and assaulting her in her sleep.
A Queens homeowner says that overgrown city trees on her block are creating a safety hazard at night.
MLS-leading Nashville SC pulled out a 1-0 victory over the New York Red Bulls on Wednesday night.
FC Cincinnati beat New York City FC 2-1 on Wednesday.
Pete Alonso's drive down the left-field line in the seventh inning was ruled foul, and the New York Yankees took advantage of that reprieve, scoring twice in the top of the eighth to beat the Baltimore Orioles 5-3 on Wednesday night.
Neighbors say Flushing Meadows Corona Park has been falling into disrepair for years.
A Queens homeowner says that overgrown city trees on her block are creating a safety hazard at night.
Neighbors say Flushing Meadows Corona Park has been falling into disrepair for years.
A New Yorker has tested positive for West Nile virus, the city health department announced Wednesday.
There was a 911 outage in the Bronx overnight Tuesday, the mayor's office confirmed Wednesday. The outage impacted about 1,700 calls, officials said.
A rally against antisemitism was held Wednesday outside Central Synagogue in Midtown.
Rainy weather returns to the New York City area Sunday, bringing with it the threat of flooding.
Bayonne, New Jersey, is heading to the Little League World Series after beating Darien, Connecticut, in the Metro Region Tournament on Friday.
We're in great shape on this Friday as we gear up for another weekend.
The potential for severe storms and downpours returns to the Tri-State Area Monday as sweltering temperatures continue.
Monday will be a First Alert Weather Day due to the possibility of afternoon and evening thunderstorms and high heat indices near 100 degrees.
Bayonne, New Jersey, is advancing to the next round of the Little League World Series.
Researchers say an alarming study on cognitive decline is specific to the African American community in Newark, New Jersey.
A former New Jersey correctional police officer pleaded guilty to smuggling contraband into Northern State Prison, Attorney General Jennifer Davenport announced Wednesday.
As we approach the 25th anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001, terror attacks, there is an ongoing fight to repair Jersey City's memorial for the victims.
Residents in Keyport, New Jersey, have been saying for months they fear a cancer cluster in their community that sits near a former landfill and aircraft hub.
Long Island is getting a new soccer team. The United Soccer League has awarded a professional men's franchise to Long Island that is set to launch in 2028.
A fuel truck overturned on the Rockaway Turnpike on the border of Queens and Nassau County on Wednesday. CBS News New York's Jennifer Bisram reports.
An overturned gasoline tanker spilled thousands of gallons of fuel near JFK Airport late Wednesday morning. CBS News New York's Jennifer Bisram reports.
A kitten had to be rescued after becoming stranded Tuesday morning on Long Island's Sunrise Highway.
A tiny 8-week-old kitten was spotted by multiple drivers on top of the concrete median in the middle of the road.
As we approach the 25th anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001, terror attacks, there is an ongoing fight to repair Jersey City's memorial for the victims.
President Trump said Tuesday that the U.S. and Canada have reached a last-minute agreement to pause the 50% tariffs.
The New York City Council held an hours-long hearing Tuesday afternoon on the controversial new pied-à-terre tax rollout.
There are mounting questions and frustration over New York City's pied-à-terre tax, and they're not likely to end soon.
There was a pair of protests Monday in Jersey City, New Jersey, including one against Mayor James Solomon's proposed 15.5% tax hike due to a deficit he blames on the past administration.
A New Yorker has tested positive for West Nile virus, the city health department announced Wednesday.
Researchers say an alarming study on cognitive decline is specific to the African American community in Newark, New Jersey.
Moderna and Merck announced study results that reflect a "landmark moment" in treatment for one of the deadliest forms of skin cancer.
Two more deaths have been reported in connection to the Legionnaires' disease cluster on the Upper East Side, health officials said Friday.
Jones Beach is back open for swimmers after it was prohibited due to elevated bacterial levels. The rare shutdown took place from Thursday afternoon through midday Friday.
"Today, Elwood and I lost a great friend and collaborator, and the world lost one of the most naturally innovative drummers and a great and true son of Texas," ZZ Top's Billy Gibbons said in a statement.
Brian Hickerson and his brother, Zach, made the 911 call that brought first responders to the apartment where Hayden Panettiere was found unresponsive.
Hayden Panettiere, who starred in "Remember the Titans" as a child actor and rose to fame in the series "Heroes," has died at the age of 36. The coroner's office says she was found in cardiac arrest.
The lineup for the 2026 Global Citizen Festival in New York City was announced Thursday.
Latin music stars Marc Anthony, Feid, and others are set to perform at a benefit concert in Miami on August 16.
MLS-leading Nashville SC pulled out a 1-0 victory over the New York Red Bulls on Wednesday night.
FC Cincinnati beat New York City FC 2-1 on Wednesday.
Pete Alonso's drive down the left-field line in the seventh inning was ruled foul, and the New York Yankees took advantage of that reprieve, scoring twice in the top of the eighth to beat the Baltimore Orioles 5-3 on Wednesday night.
Bayonne, New Jersey, is advancing to the next round of the Little League World Series.
Carson Benge hitting a two-run homer to conclude an impressive series, helping the Mets beat the Padres 4-2 on Wednesday.
A Queens homeowner says that overgrown city trees on her block are creating a safety hazard at night.
Neighbors say Flushing Meadows Corona Park has been falling into disrepair for years.
The owner of a beloved Harlem food truck known for its burgers under $5 is retiring and selling the business.
The historic Art Deco bathhouse at Jacob Riis Park is getting a new life as the Rockaway Ocean Club. But as the long-dormant building reopens, some locals are questioning who will have access to its amenities.
Some residents of a Queens building say a temporary boiler truck parked outside has become a nearly two-year fixture, emitting smoke they say drifts into their homes.
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 has your First Alert Forecast for August 19 at 11 p.m.
A 72-year-old man was pushed onto subway tracks at a busy subway station in Midtown in an unprovoked attack early Wednesday morning. CBS News New York's Lisa Rozner spoke with the victim from his hospital bed.
Six years after leaving the U.K. to head here to the U.S., Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are moving back home. But why the sudden change of heart? CBS News New York's Dick Brennan reports.
The captain of a boat that overturned in New York Harbor, killing a mom and her 5-month-old baby, has now been detained by ICE.
Staten Island neighbors are sharing more details about a 19-year-old who was found dead in what's described as suspicious circumstances. CBS News New York's Allen Devlin reports.
