Rapper DMX Charged With Tax Fraud
Rapper DMX surrendered to federal authorities Thursday on tax fraud charges, prosecutors announced.
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Ex-Congressman Michael Grimm Begins 8-Month Prison Sentence For Tax Fraud
Grimm was originally set to enter prison 12 days ago, but was granted a delay to undergo an undisclosed surgical procedure.
Woman Accused Of Stealing Over $300,000 From Pelham Country Club
Gretchen Wauchope was arraigned on Tuesday and bail was set at $2,500 cash or $5,000 bond.
CBS2 Exclusive: Crooks Using Stolen Social Security Numbers In Tax Fraud Scam
A new warning has been issued about crooks who are filing fake returns and stealing refunds.
Tax Trial For Reality Star, 'The Situation,' Set For December
A judge on Thursday set a trial date in early December in the federal tax case against ``Jersey Shore'' star Mike ``The Situation'' Sorrentino and his brother.
Queens Auto Body Shop Owner Charged With Tax Fraud
An Elmhurst, Queens auto body shop owner has been charged with tax fraud after failing to pay sales taxes.
Owner Of Shuttered Wedding Venue ReBar Gets Up To 10 Years In Prison
The owner of a shuttered reBar catering hall, which abruptly closed and left dozens of couples without a wedding venue, was sentenced to up to 10 years in prison for tax fraud Monday.
House Ethics Committee Puts Aside Probe Of Rep. Grimm So DOJ Can Proceed
The House Ethics Committee has decided to put a probe of U.S. Rep. Michael Grimm (R-N.Y.), so the Department of Justice can proceed with its own investigation.
Former Marcos Secretary Convicted In Disapparance Of $32 Million Painting
A former secretary to Philippine First Lady Imelda Marcos was convicted in Manhattan Tuesday of conspiring to sell a $32 million painting by Claude Monet that the Philippine government claims to own.
Former New York State Sen. Pedro Espada Gets 5 Years In Prison
The once-influential politician was convicted previously in a separate case alleging he looted more than $500,000 from taxpayer-subsidized health clinics in the Bronx.
Newark Couple Charged With Tax Fraud, Money Laundering
A Newark couple was charged Wednesday with failing to file tax returns for three unregistered companies, as well as money laundering.
NYC Investigation Reveals Major Fraud Among Tax Preparers
During an inspection of more than 1,200, 1 in 3 were found to be misrepresenting qualifications, violating consumer rights and illegally advertising rapid refunds.
Former NJ DYFS Worker Sentenced For Tax Fraud
A former employee of New Jersey's family services agency has been sentenced to 41 months in prison for filing false tax returns and cashing forged refund checks in the names of clients served by the agency.
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Fresh off primary win, Gov. Hochul turns to gun permits, carry rules
She is focusing on Thursday's special session of the Legislature to find ways to limit the effect of the Supreme Court ruling.
R. Kelly sentenced to 30 years in prison
Kelly was accused of using his celebrity status and a network of people to target girls, boys and young women for sex.
Police searching for suspects after car plows into N.J. flower shop
Surveillance video shows the moment a Ford Edge went full speed into Morningside Florist on West Broadway.
Crime Without Punishment: A closer look at disparities in NYPD's homicide clearance rates
According to data analyzed by CBS News, the national homicide clearance rate has been improving for cases involving white victims, but falling for Black and Hispanic victims.
First Alert Weather: Wednesday 6/29 CBS2 morning weather headlines
Wednesday will be mostly sunny and a touch warmer with highs in the low to mid 80s.
Tour bus driver slashed in Midtown near Times Square
It happened Wednesday night at about 11:30 p.m. near 42nd Street and Eighth Avenue.
Nassau County rolling out "vaxmobile" for children
The CDC and FDA recently approved Moderna and Pfizer COVID vaccines for children 6 months of age and older.
Former aide on Jan. 6 warnings, pardon requests, and Trump trying to grab the wheel
Cassidy Hutchinson, an aide to former chief of staff Mark Meadows, testified that Trump said about the crowd at the Ellipse "something to the effect of, 'I don't effing care that they have weapons.'"
New York City, state sue ghost gun part distributors
The parts are shipped to New York City, where they are used to build untraceable "ghost guns."
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Fresh off primary win, Gov. Hochul turns to gun permits, carry rules
She is focusing on Thursday's special session of the Legislature to find ways to limit the effect of the Supreme Court ruling.
Crime Without Punishment: A closer look at disparities in NYPD's homicide clearance rates
According to data analyzed by CBS News, the national homicide clearance rate has been improving for cases involving white victims, but falling for Black and Hispanic victims.
Tour bus driver slashed in Midtown near Times Square
It happened Wednesday night at about 11:30 p.m. near 42nd Street and Eighth Avenue.
Nassau County rolling out "vaxmobile" for children
The CDC and FDA recently approved Moderna and Pfizer COVID vaccines for children 6 months of age and older.
New York City, state sue ghost gun part distributors
The parts are shipped to New York City, where they are used to build untraceable "ghost guns."
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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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Police searching for suspects after car plows into N.J. flower shop
Surveillance video shows the moment a Ford Edge went full speed into Morningside Florist on West Broadway.
1-year-old critical after near drowning in N.J., police say
The incident happened around 7 p.m. Monday at a home on Beechwood Drive.
Harassing packages sent to former NJ home of Samuel Alito
Authorities say erroneous information on the internet claims Alito still lives in West Caldwell.
Port Authority asks flyers to pre-book parking at airports
The Port Authority says travelers who do not pre-book parking spots will be charged a summer peak period surcharge.
In wake of tragedy, attorneys urge caution when renting swimming pools
Words of advice offered following tragic drowning death of 7-year-old girl in Teaneck, New Jersey.
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Nassau County rolling out "vaxmobile" for children
The CDC and FDA recently approved Moderna and Pfizer COVID vaccines for children 6 months of age and older.
Police: Missing 10-year-old from North Bellport found safe
The girl had been reported missing after she was dropped off by a rideshare in Hempstead on Monday.
Navy SEAL museum in honor of Lt. Michael Murphy opens on Long Island
It was named for a native son from Patchogue, who was awarded the Medal of Honor for extraordinary bravery.
Authorities: Carbon monoxide leak sickens Long Island campers
The incident happened at the Chabad of Great Neck on East Shore Road early Tuesday morning.
Suffolk County closes dozens of beaches to bathing
Health officials say depending on testing, the beaches could re-open Wednesday.
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Fresh off primary win, Gov. Hochul turns to gun permits, carry rules
She is focusing on Thursday's special session of the Legislature to find ways to limit the effect of the Supreme Court ruling.
Former aide on Jan. 6 warnings, pardon requests, and Trump trying to grab the wheel
Cassidy Hutchinson, an aide to former chief of staff Mark Meadows, testified that Trump said about the crowd at the Ellipse "something to the effect of, 'I don't effing care that they have weapons.'"
Hochul, Zeldin projected winners in N.Y. primary election
Gov. Kathy Hochul and Congressman Lee Zeldin will go toe-to-toe in November.
Harassing packages sent to former NJ home of Samuel Alito
Authorities say erroneous information on the internet claims Alito still lives in West Caldwell.
Mayor Eric Adams says Rudy Giuliani should be investigated in slap probe
Adams told reporters on Tuesday that the district attorney should investigate Giuliani for falsely reporting a crime.
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Chokshi details de Blasio-Cuomo tensions during pandemic
Dr. Dave Chokshi says the tensions between Mayor de Blasio and Gov. Cuomo got in the way of public health.
Westchester County passes law allowing women safe access to abortion
The Reproductive Health Care Facilities Access Act passed the county Board of Legislators on Monday night.
Health officials await additional monkeypox vaccines; Cases climb to 48 in New York City
The demand was overwhelming, and all appointments were booked through Monday.
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.
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R. Kelly faces sentencing in Brooklyn court
Kelly was accused of using his celebrity status and a network of people to target girls, boys and young women for sex.
Jimmy Awards honor high school musical theater performers
The two winners for Best Performance by an Actor and Actress receive $25,000 scholarships.
Teen reunites with TV crew who helped him after car crash
Back in November, the boy was pinned under a car that jumped the curb in Gravesend.
Mary Mara, "ER" and "Law & Order" actress, dies at 61 in apparent drowning
Preliminary investigations suggested that Mara died while swimming, state police said.
Alec Baldwin to interview Woody Allen on Tuesday
Actor to sit down with famed-yet-controversial director at 10:30 a.m. on Instagram Live
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Sears pitches major league-best Yankees past lowly A's
Sears (3-0) made his second spot start and limited the A's to three hits in 5 2/3 innings.
Tucker homers, Valdez goes 8 in Astros' romp over Mets
Carlos Carrasco (8-4) had a second straight rocky outing against Houston.
Yankees score 6 in the 7th, take down struggling Athletics
Trailing by four runs early, Bombers rally for 23rd come-from-behind victory of the season, 9-5 on Monday night.
Report: Kyrie Irving returning to Nets in 2022-23
The seven-time All-Star averaged 27.4 points and 5.8 assists this past season.
Thousands join Achilles Hope and Possibility Run
New York Road Runners partner with Achilles International to produce an event for people of all abilities.
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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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New York City Pride March draws crowd of thousands
Thousands came out for the 2022 New York City Pride March through Manhattan on Sunday.
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.
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First Alert Weather: Wednesday afternoon 6/29 CBS2 weather headlines
CBS2's John Elliott has a look at the forecast.
Fresh Air Fund returns for in-person adventures
The group hasn't been able to offer their full camp program in two summers because of COVID.
Car slams into building in Passaic County
New Jersey police are searching for the people who crashed a car into a Passaic County building. CBS2's Christina Fan reports.
Rescuers save 3 from East River
A witness tells CBS2 a woman and others jumped into the river to save her dog, that had chased some geese into the water.
Mayor Adams, AG James announce suit against gun parts distributors
They announced simultaneous lawsuits - one state, one federal - to stop companies from shipping gun components to New York.
