Jail Time, Steep Fine For Men In 'Catastrophic' Suffolk County Dumping Case
It's the final chapter in a troubling case of illegal dumping -- a case prosecutors say caused an environmental catastrophe in Suffolk County.
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It's the final chapter in a troubling case of illegal dumping -- a case prosecutors say caused an environmental catastrophe in Suffolk County.
Opening statements were made Tuesday, in a highly publicized case of alleged toxic dumping on Long Island.
The six also include two businessmen and local contractors. The 32-count indictment includes charges of criminal mischief, conspiracy and numerous environmental violations.
A Coast Guard crew rescued four people after they were stranded on a yacht off the coast of Long Island during bad weather over the weekend.
A child fell from a third-story window in the Bronx on Monday morning, police said. It happened just before 11 a.m. at East 167th Street and Washington Avenue in Morrisania.
The NYPD is searching for a group of men who tried to steal four luxury cars from Hell's Kitchen, only to be stopped by the parking garage door closing on them.
The average price for a gallon of gas in New York City is now $4.11, which is 82 cents higher than a month ago, according to AAA.
Artemis II astronauts are making history as they travel farther from Earth than any humans in history and prepare to conduct a moon flyby.
A child fell from a third-story window in the Bronx on Monday morning, police said. It happened just before 11 a.m. at East 167th Street and Washington Avenue in Morrisania.
The NYPD is searching for a group of men who tried to steal four luxury cars from Hell's Kitchen, only to be stopped by the parking garage door closing on them.
The average price for a gallon of gas in New York City is now $4.11, which is 82 cents higher than a month ago, according to AAA.
Cherry blossom trees around New York and New Jersey are beginning to bloom. Here's how to track them.
A man was shot after the NYPD said he charged at officers with a kitchen knife Monday morning outside of an East Harlem grocery store.
The average price for a gallon of gas in New York City is now $4.11, which is 82 cents higher than a month ago, according to AAA.
Rain has returned for Easter Sunday in the New York area after the holiday weekend kicked off with May-like weather.
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.
The average price for a gallon of gas in New York City is now $4.11, which is 82 cents higher than a month ago, according to AAA.
The move would reduce the minimum uninsured motorist coverage for ride-share services from $1.5 million to as low as $35,000.
Fire officials are investigating the cause of a multi-alarm fire at a former chemical manufacturer in Paterson, New Jersey.
Rain has returned for Easter Sunday in the New York area after the holiday weekend kicked off with May-like weather.
With just over one square mile of land, the City of Hoboken says the 2026 FIFA World Cup could be a once-in-a-generation opportunity for homeowners.
A Coast Guard crew rescued four people after they were stranded on a yacht off the coast of Long Island during bad weather over the weekend.
The average price for a gallon of gas in New York City is now $4.11, which is 82 cents higher than a month ago, according to AAA.
Patrick Roy has been abruptly fired as head coach of the New York Islanders.
Stony Brook University professor Timothy Glotch is one of 10 scientists selected to shape research plans for NASA's next Artemis missions.
A Long Island man accused of shooting his sister in the head with a crossbow pleaded not guilty to attempted murder Thursday.
NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman outlined the most critical moments he expects in the coming days as Artemis II astronauts continue their journey around the far side of the moon.
A U.S. crew member who went missing when an F-15E fighter jet was shot down over a remote area of Iran has been rescued by U.S. forces.
The changes were likely to affect Associate Attorney General Stanley Woodward, the No. 3 official at the Justice Department and Harmeet Dhillon, the Assistant Attorney General for the Civil Rights Division.
President Trump ordered the Department of Homeland Security to find a way to pay "each and every employee" of the agency.
New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill and her family are moving into Drumthwacket, the governor's official residence in Princeton.
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.
A federal judge in New York has tossed out actor Blake Lively's sexual harassment claims against actor Justin Baldoni over their roles in the movie "It Ends With Us," but left intact a claim for retaliation.
Atlanta rapper Gucci Mane was lured to a Dallas studio for a meeting, then allegedly kidnapped and robbed by a group including rappers Pooh Shiesty and Big30.
Megan Thee Stallion was released from a New York City hospital after she got sick during a performance of "Moulin Rouge! The Musical."
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.
Will Cuylle recorded his first NHL hat trick and the Rangers dealt the playoff-hopeful Capitals a blow with an 8-1 win on Sunday night.
Jacob Markstrom made 18 saves for his first shutout of the season and the Devils beat Montreal 3-0 on Sunday night, ending the Canadiens' eight-game winning streak.
Pinch-hitter Graham Pauley had a go-ahead, two-run double in a four-run eighth inning, and the Marlins held off the Yankees 7-6 on Sunday.
Nolan Traore hit five 3-pointers and finished with 23 points and seven assists, Jalen Wilson added 19 points and the Nets beat the Wizards 121-115 on Sunday.
Pinch-hitter Luis Torrens keyed New York's four-run eighth inning with a two-run double and the Mets made it three straight wins over the San Francisco Giants with a 5-2 victory.
Preparations for Passover in Brooklyn blend centuries-old rituals with modern traditions unique to each family.
New York has filed a lawsuit against solar company Attyx, saying it didn't just sell panels, it sold promises it couldn't keep.
Long before Manhattan's iconic street grid took shape, an English widow planned a Brooklyn community that helped shape the city today.
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.
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.
A 5-year-old boy plunged from a third-story window in the Bronx Monday morning, police said. CBS News New York's Lisa Rozner reports.
A diplomatic effort is underway to avoid a major escalation in the Iran war. Hanging over the effort is Mr. Trump's profanity-laced threat to destroy Iran's power plants and other civilian infrastructure if Tehran doesn't agree to a deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz by Tuesday evening. Natalie Brand reports.
It's a sunny afternoon for the Tri-State Area, but the wind is keeping it chilly. There could be a passing shower with snow potentially in northern communities. CBS News New York Meteorologist Tony Sadiku has the forecast.
5-year-old boy plunged from a third-story window in the Bronx Monday morning, police said. It happened around 10:30 a.m. at East 167th Street and Washington Avenue in Morrisania.
Today show co-host Savannah Guthrie was back on air Monday morning more than two months after her mother disappeared from her Arizona home. CBS News New York's Mary Calvi reports.
