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A New Jersey-based illegal sports betting ring allegedly headed up by a mafia member has been broken up, officials said Thursday.
Federal agents said they arrested Luis Leandro Ortiz Ribera in Boston Sunday and also revealed the indictment against Emmanuel Clase de la Cruz.
Former NBA player and coach Damon Jones entered not guilty pleas Thursday in a pair of cases alleging his involvement in illegal gambling rings.
It was supposed to be a week full of excitement for the NBA as it tipped off a new season. But instead a player and coach at the center of two criminal cases targeting online sports betting and poker games involving the mafia. Some of those poker games happening here in New York and prosecutors say the investigation is ongoing. Criminal defense attorney Eric Faddis breaks down the legal fallout.
Among those taken into custody in the betting investigation today are Portland Trail Blazers coach Chauncey Billups, Terry Rozier of the Miami Heat and former NBA player Damon Jones.
Betting on the 2024 Super Bowl is projected by industry analysts to be 35% higher than last year, when the previous record was set.
Las Vegas has had many identities over the years, but even a decade ago, it was unthinkable that the city would be home to a pro sports team. Now, there are three, with more likely on the way. CBS News' Dana Jacobson reports on how this unlikely city became a sports haven.
The American Gaming Association predicts fans will wager more than $23 billion on this year's face off between the San Francisco 49ers and the Kansas City Chiefs.
Sports betting has quickly turned into a financial behemoth, with $93 billion wagered in 2022. NCAA president Charlie Baker is worried about the impact on college athletes.
Sports betting is a big business with $93 billion gambled last year alone. CBS News' chief investigative correspondent Jim Axelrod looked into the impact of sports gambling on the integrity of college sports. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/3srRoth
State lawmakers say sports betting could generate about $60 million in tax revenue and $70 million in licensing fees.
More than 50 million Americans are expected to get in on the big game, a 61% increase over last year's betting record.
Jersey City P.S. 17 students are celebrating a brand new mini soccer pitch built for them ahead of the FIFA World Cup this summer.
Protests unfolded again in Brooklyn after demonstrators took to the streets in opposition to a proposed men's homeless shelter.
Odell Avenue in White Plains is shut down as authorities investigate a device at the scene of a reported transformer explosion.
UConn's jaw-dropping buzzer beater catapulted them to the Final Four.
A man was hospitalized after a shooting Monday afternoon in New York City's Flatiron District, according to the NYPD.
Protests unfolded again in Brooklyn after demonstrators took to the streets in opposition to a proposed men's homeless shelter.
Odell Avenue in White Plains is shut down as authorities investigate a device at the scene of a reported transformer explosion.
A man was hospitalized after a shooting Monday afternoon in New York City's Flatiron District, according to the NYPD.
Nerdeen Kiswani, the pro-Palestinian activist targeted in what she calls an assassination plot in NYC, spoke out Monday.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced municipal workers across the city will be able to get free child care at a new center being built.
UConn's jaw-dropping buzzer beater catapulted them to the Final Four.
Bridgeport firefighter Terrence Cramer was killed after his girlfriend's ex shot him in a fit of rage at a Connecticut home, according to an arrest warrant.
Jabari Bush is accused of fatally shooting active-duty Bridgeport Firefighter Terrence Cramer in Shelton, police said.
Warmer weather will return to New York City and the surrounding area soon.
It may not feel like spring right away, but Friday's weather does deliver a clear shift in the air in New York City.
Jersey City P.S. 17 students are celebrating a brand new mini soccer pitch built for them ahead of the FIFA World Cup this summer.
Nerdeen Kiswani, the pro-Palestinian activist targeted in what she calls an assassination plot in NYC, spoke out Monday.
Former New Jersey assemblyman Alberto Courtinho, 56, served for more than five years, representing parts of Newark.
Warmer weather will return to New York City and the surrounding area soon.
Two teenagers are facing charges in connection to a Hackensack, New Jersey, stabbing that sent one of them to the hospital.
Members and associates of the Riverhead-based 48 Gang are charged with crimes linked to murders, armed robberies and shootings dating back to 2021, prosecutors said.
The St. John's Red Storm played the No. 1 overall seed Duke in the NCAA Tournament's Sweet 16 on Friday night.
Accused Gilgo Beach serial killer Rex Heuermann is likely to change his plea to guilty when he next appears in court, a source with knowledge of the case tells CBS News New York's Carolyn Gusoff.
A second person was arrested Tuesday in connection with a 2021 acid attack on Long Island college student Nafiah Ikram.
High school students are helping residents in assisted living in Long Island, New York feel a bit more confident with makeovers.
Former New Jersey assemblyman Alberto Courtinho, 56, served for more than five years, representing parts of Newark.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced municipal workers across the city will be able to get free child care at a new center being built.
Congress has yet to approve funding for the Department of Homeland Security, which has been shut down for over 40 days.
The Europeans also argue that the war in Ukraine is intertwined with the war in Iran due to the cooperation between Russia and Iran.
Organizers estimated that at least 8 million people took part in more than 3,300 "No Kings" events worldwide.
What started as a sinus infection left a Long Island teenager fighting for his life, requiring emergency brain surgery.
Older adults in New Jersey recorded the highest number of suspected overdose deaths in 2025, according to the New Jersey Department of Health.
The first case of mpox clade I has been detected in New York City, health officials said Friday. Of the two types of mpox, clade I is known to cause more severe disease and death.
Heights University Hospital, formerly known as Christ Hospital, shuttered its emergency room Saturday night.
New Jersey Sen. Andy Kim is opening up about his father's Alzheimer's diagnosis in hopes of helping others struggling like him to care for their loved ones.
The price hike raises the cost of the standard plan with ads by $1 per month and the cost of the standard and premium plans by $2.
Savannah Guthrie stepped back from her NBC duties almost two months ago when her mother, Nancy Guthrie, disappeared. The investigation is ongoing.
Rapper Megan Thee Stallion made her Broadway debut Tuesday night, adding some of her own big hits to "Moulin Rouge! The Musical."
CBS News announced Friday that CBS News Radio will be shutting down this spring after nearly 100 years of broadcasting, citing "challenging economic realities."
Bodycam video footage of Justin Timberlake's June 2024 DWI arrest on Long Island was released to the media Friday.
Jersey City P.S. 17 students are celebrating a brand new mini soccer pitch built for them ahead of the FIFA World Cup this summer.
UConn's jaw-dropping buzzer beater catapulted them to the Final Four.
Down by 19 at one point during the game, Hurley said his team "leaned on our resiliency and fortitude" to make a major comeback against Duke in the Elite Eight.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 30 points, including 10 in the fourth quarter, and the Thunder defeated the Knicks 111-100 on Sunday night.
Jack Hughes finished with two goals and two assists as the Devils rallied for a 5-3 win over the visiting Blackhawks on Sunday night.
The Center for Brooklyn History showcase examines the Battle of Brooklyn through rare maps, paintings, and historical artifacts from the American Revolutionary War.
From World War II to modern mixology, women in Brooklyn fought for their place behind the bar. This Women's History Month, their legacy continues to influence the city's nightlife.
A new performing arts venue with a focus on immigrant stories is opening in Upper Manhattan this fall. CBS News New York's Noëlle Lilley got an exclusive tour of the construction that will give The People's Theatre its first home in more than 15 years.
Members of the Apollo Theater, where Kiki Shepard left her mark for 15 years, reflect on her legacy after the Harlem icon's death at age 74.
The Rev. Al Sharpton is calling on New York City to help protect the Merchant's House Museum in Manhattan after a recent discovery revealed connections to the Underground Railroad.
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.
Students are celebrating a brand new mini soccer pitch built for them before the FIFA World Cup comes to New Jersey. CBS News New York's Nick Caloway reports.
State funding is drying up for Brentwood GO, which has transported hundreds of thousands of people for the past two years. CBS News New York's Carolyn Gusoff reports.
An active-duty Bridgeport firefighter was killed after his girlfriend's ex-boyfriend shot him in a fit of rage, according to an arrest warrant. CBS News New York's Tony Aiello reports.
NYPD sources said the off-duty security guard was shot by a man during a dispute. CBS News New York's Dave Carlin reports.
The Nassau County executive took the governor and mayor to task over affordability. CBS News New York's Marcia Kramer reports.
