Grand jury releases findings on Suffolk CPS in Thomas Valva case
The 8-year-old died of hypothermia in 2020 after being forced by his father and his fiancé to sleep in the garage in freezing temperatures.
The 8-year-old died of hypothermia in 2020 after being forced by his father and his fiancé to sleep in the garage in freezing temperatures.
The 8-year-old died of hypothermia in 2020 after being forced by his father and his fiancé to sleep in the garage in freezing temperatures. CBS New York's Jennifer McLogan reports.
It's been almost four years since a child was murdered by his father and his father's fiancee on Long Island. After key clues were missed, changes are now being made to Suffolk County's Child Protective Services. CBS New York's Jennifer McLogan explains. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/3tql8qU
The CPS Transformation Act has lessened Suffolk caseloads from 26-plus per worker to 12 or fewer.
The judge had harsh words Tuesday for Angela Pollina, and she got the maximum sentence in the death of 8-year-old Thomas Valva. CBS2's Jennifer McLogan reports.
Angela Pollina received the maximum of 25 years to life for her role in the death of her fiancé's 8-year-old son.
Pollina was convicted on all counts last month for her role in the murder of her fiancé's 8-year-old son.
The auction will happen on the same day Angelina Pollina will be sentenced for her role in the child's death.
The auction will happen on the same day Angelina Pollina, who was convicted in his killing, will be sentenced. CBS2's Jennifer McLogan reports,
She was accused of letting her fiance's son sleep in a garage in below-freezing temperatures before the boy died.
There was a second guilty verdict Friday in the heartbreaking case of an 8-year-old boy who froze to death in his family's Long Island garage. His father's ex-fiance is now convicted of second-degree murder. As CBS2's Jennifer Bisram reports, it was an emotional day in court.
A jury on Friday convicted a woman for murder in the death of her ex-fiance's 8-year-old son. CBS2's Jennifer McLogan reports.
A woman has been found guilty of murder in the case of an 8-year-old boy who froze to death in a Long Island garage. CBS2's Jennifer McLogan reports.
Pollina was accused of letting her fiance's son sleep in a garage in below-freezing temperatures before the boy died.
Pollina is accused of letting her fiance's son sleep in a garage in below-freezing temperatures, CBS2's Jennifer McLogan reports.
Valva attempted to explain away the killing of defenseless Thomas, who died of hypothermia.
A judge Thursday sentenced former NYPD officer Michael Valva to the max for murdering his 8-year-old son. CBS2's Jennifer McLogan was in the Riverhead courtroom when Valva spoke for the first time.
A verdict was reached Friday night in the case against the former NYPD officer accused in the death of his 8-year-old son. CBS2's Jennifer McLogan has been covering this story since it broke two years ago and was in the courtroom.
A verdict has been reached in the case against Michael Valva, the former NYPD officer accused in the death of his 8-year-old son.
Former NYPD officer accused of abusing and killing his 8-year-old son, who was on the autism spectrum.
Trial began Wednesday for an NYPD officer charged in the abuse and murder of 8-year-old child, Thomas Valva. CBS2's Jennifer McLogan has been following this case from the beginning.
A video released by Hamas' military wing appears to show U.S.-Israeli hostage Hersh Goldberg-Polin delivering a message under duress.
Expect to see a passing shower this afternoon, with a rumble here and there. Temperatures will be in the upper 60s to around 70 degrees.
Columbia University has given students 48 hours to dismantle their pro-Palestinian protest on the school's main lawn.
There are no cameras allowed in the court where Trump is being tried on 34 felony counts stemming from a "hush money" payment before the 2016 election.
Logan Webb pitched eight strong innings and extended his scoreless streak to 19 as the San Francisco Giants beat the New York Mets 5-1 on Tuesday night.
Expect to see a passing shower this afternoon, with a rumble here and there. Temperatures will be in the upper 60s to around 70 degrees.
Columbia University has given students 48 hours to dismantle their pro-Palestinian protest on the school's main lawn.
U.S. News & World Report on Tuesday released their 2024 high school rankings, including nearly 2,000 in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut combined.
The 12th Annual Black Comic Book Festival returns to the Schomburg Center later this week.
Many romance scam support groups are full of people making other questionable promises of recovering funds, the CBS New York Investigative Team found.
Expect to see a passing shower this afternoon, with a rumble here and there. Temperatures will be in the upper 60s to around 70 degrees.
U.S. News & World Report on Tuesday released their 2024 high school rankings, including nearly 2,000 in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut combined.
We're about to get into the heart of severe weather season in the Tri-State Area, so what can you do to prepare your home and property?
Today will be sunny, breezy and mild with highs in the mid-60s. Then, we're tracking some rain showers late tonight.
Yale University says it is investigating after a Jewish student reported a protester jabbed her in the eye with a Palestinian flag.
Expect to see a passing shower this afternoon, with a rumble here and there. Temperatures will be in the upper 60s to around 70 degrees.
U.S. News & World Report on Tuesday released their 2024 high school rankings, including nearly 2,000 in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut combined.
We're about to get into the heart of severe weather season in the Tri-State Area, so what can you do to prepare your home and property?
Today will be sunny, breezy and mild with highs in the mid-60s. Then, we're tracking some rain showers late tonight.
The MTA's own assessment says there will be an uptick in pollutants in Bergen County, Bronx and Staten Island due to congestion pricing.
U.S. News & World Report on Tuesday released their 2024 high school rankings, including nearly 2,000 in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut combined.
Many romance scam support groups are full of people making other questionable promises of recovering funds, the CBS New York Investigative Team found.
Suffolk County law enforcement officers are now equipped with a tool to help people on the autism spectrum during stressful encounters.
Former New York Rep. George Santos is no longer running for Congress, he announced Tuesday on X.
Long Island is on the front line in the battle against climate change, and some residents there are doing what they can to fight it - including taking inspiration from nature itself.
Columbia University has given students 48 hours to dismantle their pro-Palestinian protest on the school's main lawn.
There are no cameras allowed in the court where Trump is being tried on 34 felony counts stemming from a "hush money" payment before the 2016 election.
Jurors in former President Donald Trump's trial in New York heard testimony from a former media executive about his efforts to bury negative stories about Trump before the 2016 presidential election.
Columbia University appears to have extended the deadline for pro-Palestinian protesters to disperse from the school's main lawn.
Former New York Rep. George Santos is no longer running for Congress, he announced Tuesday on X.
Suffolk County law enforcement officers are now equipped with a tool to help people on the autism spectrum during stressful encounters.
High blood pressure, or hypertension, may increase the risk of dementia, according to a new study. Hear from a doctor for advice on lowering your risk factors.
A New York City company promoted "$0 cost" COVID tests, then got over 100 complaints after people were told they may owe hundreds.
On the eve of 4/20, Gov. Kathy Hochul unveiled a plan for law enforcement to lock up thousands of illegal marijuana shops.
Montefiore in the Bronx screened 200,000 people for social detriments of health, and found at least 20% have at least one social need.
Mary J. Blige, Cher, Foreigner, A Tribe Called Quest, Kool & The Gang, Ozzy Osbourne, Dave Matthews Band and Peter Frampton have been named to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.
The classic musical, which first opened in 1966, is back on Broadway in an immersive new production titled "Cabaret at the Kit Kat Club," starring Eddie Redmayne, Gayle Rankin and Bebe Neuwirth. Leave your troubles outside!
Taylor Swift's new album, "The Tortured Poets Department," was released Friday, and Swifties in New York City came together to celebrate.
Anticipation was growing at a fever pitch before Taylor Swift's latest album, "The Tortured Poets Department," dropped at midnight EDT. But it turned out it's actually a double album.
The singers first dated in 2003 and delighted fans when they rekindled their relationship in 2023.
Logan Webb pitched eight strong innings and extended his scoreless streak to 19 as the San Francisco Giants beat the New York Mets 5-1 on Tuesday night.
Anthony Rizzo snapped a lengthy power drought with a two-run homer that capped a four-run first inning, and the New York Yankees held on for a 4-3 win over the Oakland Athletics.
Vincent Trocheck and Mika Zibanejad each had a goal and an assist and the Presidents' Trophy-winning New York Rangers held on to beat the Washington Capitals 4-3 for a 2-0 lead in their first-round playoff series.
The New York Knicks stunned fans with a come-from-behind win over the Philadelphia 76ers at Madison Square Garden.
A Philadelphia 76ers spokesperson said the team plans to file a grievance over the officiating in the team's 104-101 loss to the New York Knicks on Monday night at Madison Square Garden.
The 12th Annual Black Comic Book Festival returns to the Schomburg Center later this week.
There are plans to turn an Inwood parking lot into new affordable apartments for the community.
From affordable housing to commercial properties, New York City developers are addressing the climate crisis in a variety of ways.
A New York City organization is taking action to clean up drug needles and syringes littering a South Bronx park.
Brooklyn Charter School in Bed-Stuy is trying to help parents with the cost of child care by expanding the school day to 12 hours.
The Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore collapsed early Tuesday, March 26 after a column was struck by a container ship that reportedly lost power, sending vehicles and people into the Patapsco River.
The 50th Annual Village Halloween Parade drew massive crowds, celebrating the theme "Upside/Down:Inside/OUT."
As much of the northeast experiences heavy rains, parts of New York City are beginning to flood.
Thousands of people flooded Union Square on Friday for a PlayStation giveaway promoted by livestreamer Kai Cenat.
A crane went up in flames high above Manhattan, then partially collapsed onto the street below.
The NYPD has been called to respond to protests on both the NYU and Columbia University campuses, so what do police have to do to keep them from turning violent? CBS Law Enforcement Contributor and former Deputy Commissioner of the NYPD Richard Esposito joins CBS New York to discuss.
CBS New York's First Alert Weather team has the latest forecast.
Police say two cars got into a crash before one pulled a knife on the other. CBS New York's Christina Fan reports.
University President Minouche Shafik issued a midnight deadline for demonstrators to reach a deal, but the university announced early Wednesday it was extending the deadline for 48 hours. CBS New York's Elijah Westbrook has the latest from campus.
Tuesday night, the president of Columbia University sent an email saying pro-Palestinian protesters had until midnight to reach an agreement with school officials to take down their encampment on the school's campus. Dan Rice reports from Chopper 2.