NYC crypto kidnapping suspect indicted, DA says
John Woeltz and his business partner allegedly tortured a man inside a SoHo apartment to force him into sharing his Bitcoin wallet password.
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John Woeltz and his business partner allegedly tortured a man inside a SoHo apartment to force him into sharing his Bitcoin wallet password.
Nearly two dozen people were arrested outside immigration court in SoHo on Wednesday night, a week after a Bronx high school student was arrested by ICE.
The demonstration came a week after a Bronx high school student was arrested by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. CBS News New York's Ali Bauman reports.
An alleged accomplice in the NYC crypto kidnapping case in SoHo turned himself in to authorities Tuesday morning, police say.
The high-profile Bitcoin kidnapping case was back before a judge in Manhattan on Wednesday, but proceedings were put on hold due to a legal deadline tied to the suspect's arrest.
One of the two men accused of kidnapping and torturing an Italian businessman for his Bitcoin wallet is scheduled to appear in court Wednesday. CBS News New York's Christina Fan has the latest.
CBS News New York's Jennifer Bisram has been following the latest developments and has more on the suspect's expected arraignment.
An alleged accomplice in the crypto kidnapping case in SoHo turned himself in to authorities Tuesday morning, police say. CBS News New York's Christina Fan reports.
A second man wanted in the alleged crypto kidnapping in SoHo has surrendered to authorities, police said.
One suspect is already in custody, accused of kidnapping and assaulting a man in order to get his Bitcoin password. CBS News New York's Christina Fan has the latest.
Two people were arrested in New York City on Friday in connection with the kidnapping and torture of an Italian tourist, authorities said.
CBS News New York's Alecia Reid has more on some of the disturbing evidence investigators have gathered.
John Woeltz was arrested on Friday. He appeared in court Saturday and surrendered his passport. CBS News New York's Alice Gainer reports.
Police say the victim was allegedly held captive and tortured for weeks. CBS News New York's Alecia Reid has the shocking details.
Police are focusing their investigation on a home at 38 Prince St. CBS News New York's Alecia Reid has the latest developments.
The NYPD says a man randomly attacked two women with a glass bottle Monday in the SoHo neighborhood of Manhattan.
A man is facing charges after police say two women were randomly attacked with a glass bottle Monday in Manhattan. CBS News New York's Christina Fan reports.
A man is now in custody after police say he attacked two women Monday in Manhattan. CBS News New York's Christina Fan reports.
Police say the violence happened just a few minutes after another woman was attacked by the same man. CBS News New York's Naveen Dhaliwal reports.
The woman is in critical condition after she was attacked in SoHo. CBS News New York's Naveen Dhaliwal reports.
Someone tried to steal the woman's purse and stabbed her with a piece of glass, a witness said. CBS News New York's Naveen Dhaliwal reports.
Jury deliberations resumed Monday in the Daniel Penny subway chokehold trial, but jurors will only need to consider one lesser charge.
Jurors in the Daniel Penny will decide whether he used excessive force when he placed Jordan Neely into a chokehold on the subway.
Penny, a Marine veteran, is charged in the deadly chokehold of Jordan Neely on the subway last year in Manhattan. CBS News New York's Christina Fan has the latest from the courthouse.
The Daniel Penny trial entered closing arguments Monday in the chokehold death of Jordan Neely on the subway in Manhattan.
Looking overseas, there is wide opposition to the idea of taking Greenland by force.
The Phoenix Suns beat the slumping New York Knicks 106-99 on Saturday night.
The Carolina Hurricanes beat the New Jersey Devils 4-1 on Saturday night.
Moderate to heavy snow is falling in New York City and across the Tri-State Area on Sunday.
Since October, WestJet had added an extra row of seats to nearly two dozen aircraft.
Moderate to heavy snow is falling in New York City and across the Tri-State Area on Sunday.
John Harbaugh, the 63-year-old former head coach of the Baltimore Ravens, agreed to a five-year contract to coach Big Blue.
Shimamura most recently served as the City Department of Parks and Recreation's Manhattan borough commissioner, Mamdani said.
The New York City Fire Department spent hours battling a raging fire above a tire shop in Queens early Saturday.
A Brooklyn church is demanding answers after they say one of their leaders was detained by ICE agents this week.
Moderate to heavy snow is falling in New York City and across the Tri-State Area on Sunday.
David Grullon Jr. killed a 34-year-old Connecticut man after he fired a gun and the bullet went through the wall.
The first of this weekend's two rounds of snow blanketed the Tri-State Area on Saturday.
Two men posing as Amazon delivery workers held a Connecticut homeowner at gunpoint while robbing him and his wife, police said.
Wednesday night, things begin to change. Showers linger, and areas well north and west may pick up some light snow.
Moderate to heavy snow is falling in New York City and across the Tri-State Area on Sunday.
John Harbaugh, the 63-year-old former head coach of the Baltimore Ravens, agreed to a five-year contract to coach Big Blue.
New Jersey officials are warning residents to be careful after a resident reported their small dog was possibly attacked by a coyote.
The first of this weekend's two rounds of snow blanketed the Tri-State Area on Saturday.
A data company is finding that some Airbnb hosts in New Jersey are charging a lot for the time period around upcoming World Cup matches.
Moderate to heavy snow is falling in New York City and across the Tri-State Area on Sunday.
A Long Island nurse was seen on a nanny camera hitting a non-verbal child that he was caring for, leaving bruises on the boy's body.
The first of this weekend's two rounds of snow blanketed the Tri-State Area on Saturday.
A federal judge ruled the Empire Wind project can move forward while he considers the merits of the Trump administration's order to suspend it.
Hochul said she would commit $1.7 billion in the next budget to expand child care in New York in her 2026 state of the state address.
Looking overseas, there is wide opposition to the idea of taking Greenland by force.
Shimamura most recently served as the City Department of Parks and Recreation's Manhattan borough commissioner, Mamdani said.
Mr. Trump previously threatened to impose tariffs against countries that do not support his plans to acquire the territory.
New York City Council Speaker Julie Menin announced a five-point plan to combat hate crimes against Jewish New Yorkers.
New York City Comptroller Mark Levine said NYC faces a budget shortfall of $2.2 billion this fiscal year, and $10.4 billion in FY2027.
Negotiators for major New York City hospitals and the state nurses union returned to the bargaining table as the city's largest nurses strike enters a fifth day.
Nurses continue to hold the picket line as the largest nurses' strike in New York City history is on its third day with no end in sight.
Nurses say health care benefits and workplace safety are their main reasons for striking, and are refusing to go back to work until their demands are met.
Loved ones of patients at hospitals in New York City are concerned about care as nurses continue to strike due to failed contract negotiations on Monday.
The New York State Nurses Association said it called for the strike as negotiations stalled with the city's wealthiest hospitals.
Kianna Underwood, a former Nickelodeon child actress, was identified as the woman killed in a hit-and-run in Brooklyn.
John Forté, the Grammy-nominated musician known for his work with the Fugees, was found dead in his home in Massachusetts.
The 2026 Golden Globes honored the standouts in both film and television from last year. See the full list of winners and nominees.
Here is everything you need to know about how to watch and stream the 2026 Golden Globes.
Bob Weir wrote or co-wrote and sang lead vocals on Grateful Dead classics including "Sugar Magnolia," "One More Saturday Night" and "Mexicali Blues."
The Phoenix Suns beat the slumping New York Knicks 106-99 on Saturday night.
The Carolina Hurricanes beat the New Jersey Devils 4-1 on Saturday night.
Adam Klapka had a goal and an assist as the Calgary Flames beat the New York Islanders 4-2 on Saturday.
Mika Zibanejad became the Rangers' all-time leader in power-play goals in New York's 6-3 win over Philadelphia.
John Harbaugh, the 63-year-old former head coach of the Baltimore Ravens, agreed to a five-year contract to coach Big Blue.
A group in Queens has banded together to revive landlines and give their children a simpler way to socialize.
A city-approved plan to rezone a stretch of Atlantic Avenue is expected to bring thousands of new apartments to Brooklyn, but tenant advocates say the deal falls short for lower-income residents and could accelerate displacement.
A three-year pilot run by the Brooklyn Justice Initiative and the Mayor's Office of Criminal Justice aims to improve court compliance and reduce recidivism by meeting participants where they live.
Harlem native Teyana Taylor wins her first major acting honor at the 83rd Golden Globes Awards for her performance in Paul Thomas Anderson's "One Battle After Another." Locals say it's a win for the whole neighborhood.
Legislation would protect and expand hunger programs and improve benefit security as New York pantries see rising demand.
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.
Dogs got decked out for the annual Tompkins Square Halloween Dog Parade in New York City's East Village on Saturday.
Cosplayers flooded New York City's Javits Center in October 2024 for the annual New York Comic Con convention.
Some parents teach their kids to always try to do the right thing or to not talk with your mouth full. New Yorkers are weighing in on manners.
New York Democrats are trying to redistrict Staten Island Congresswoman Nicole Malliotakis out of office. Watch the full interview on "The Point with Marcia Kramer."
Democratic Congressman George Latimer sits on the House Foreign Affairs Committee amid tensions with Venezuela, revolution in Iran and Mr. Trump's attempts to acquire Greenland for the U.S.
Hear from Democratic Rep. George Latimer and GOP Rep. Nicole Malliotakis on the big issues in Congress as Marcia Kramer gets insight from both sides of the aisle on "The Point."
John Elliott has the latest on Sunday's snowstorm across the Tri-State Area on CBS News New York.
