Fugitive leader of notorious Ecuador drug gang is indicted in U.S.
José Adolfo Macías Villamar — known as "Fito" — has led Los Choneros and its "network of assassins and drug and weapon traffickers" since at least 2020, federal prosecutors said.
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José Adolfo Macías Villamar — known as "Fito" — has led Los Choneros and its "network of assassins and drug and weapon traffickers" since at least 2020, federal prosecutors said.
New York City Mayor Eric Adams' federal corruption case was dropped Wednesday, as Judge Dale Ho ruled it should be dismissed with prejudice.
NYC Mayor Eric Adams' federal corruption case was formally dropped Wednesday, months after he became the city's first mayor to be indicted.
Jessica Aber served as U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia for approximately three years before resigning in January.
The Trump administration has opened a new front in its deportation efforts. Federal prosecutors have issued subpoenas to three New York City migrant shelters.
The Department of Justice has opened an investigation into homeless shelters in New York City, CBS News New York has learned.
New York City Mayor Eric Adams' corruption case should be dropped with prejudice, an outside attorney appointed by the court told the judge in the case Friday.
Federal officials charged 25 people in a dozen cases involving alleged smuggling and violence at Brooklyn's Metropolitan Detention Center.
Two Democrats have asked for documents and communications related to the corruption charges against the New York mayor.
NYC Mayor Eric Adams appeared in court for a hearing on whether or not to drop the federal corruption case against him.
Calls for Gov. Kathy Hochul to remove New York City Mayor Eric Adams from office are growing.
Adams is at the center of a controversy over a directive by the Justice Department to drop corruption charges against him.
New York City Mayor Eric Adams said allegations of a quid pro quo to help ICE in exchange for the DOJ dropping charges against him are "silly."
The former acting New York U.S. attorney said Adams' attorneys had offered "what amounted to a quid pro quo" — helping the U.S. with immigration enforcement "in exchange for dismissal of his case."
U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi says the Department of Justice is suing New York over the state's Green Light Law.
After meeting with the White House border czar on Thursday, Mayor Eric Adams says he agreed to allow ICE agents onto Rikers Island to find violent criminals.
NYC Mayor Eric Adams spoke less than 24 hours after the DOJ ordered prosecutors to drop their charges against him.
In September, Adams was indicted on five counts including bribery, conspiracy and campaign finance violations. He pleaded not guilty to all charges.
On her first day as attorney general, Bondi issued orders to review Trump prosecutions and create a "weaponization" of government working group.
The Mount Vernon Police Department in Westchester County, New York is facing civil rights violations from the Justice Department.
South Florida native Harun Abdul-Malik Yener was charged with attempted use of an explosive to damage or destroy a building used in interstate commerce.
House Speaker Mike Johnson said Matt Gaetz, whose selection as attorney general prompted backlash, resigned from Congress.
The president's son Hunter Biden admitted to failing to pay at least $1.4 million in federal taxes.
Federal prosecutors filed criminal charges against Hamas leaders for the deaths of American citizens in Israel on Oct. 7, 2023, according to charging documents unsealed Tuesday.
The superseding indictment against Trump is based on a narrower set of allegations after the Supreme Court ruled Trump had some immunity from prosecution.
There's an official finding in the deadly fire at Happy Cat Sanctuary on Long Island, but it leaves many questions unanswered.
A New Jersey business is helping people with autism find meaningful employment when they often struggle to find work.
The mayor of Middletown, N.J. announced a proposal that would keep schools open an prevent cuts to on-site school safety officers.
Two New York City police officers are suspended for allegedly leaving the scene of a fatal crash after a pursuit on the Henry Hudson Parkway.
Bruce Springsteen announced "Tracks II: The Lost Albums" will feature seven full-length albums that were never released from 1983-2018.
There's an official finding in the deadly fire at Happy Cat Sanctuary on Long Island, but it leaves many questions unanswered.
Two New York City police officers are suspended for allegedly leaving the scene of a fatal crash after a pursuit on the Henry Hudson Parkway.
New York issued a travel advisory as measles cases in the U.S. and around the world are rising.
New York City Mayor Eric Adams will skip the Democratic primary and run for reelection as an independent, he announced Thursday.
There is outrage over the Trump administration's decision to lay off staff at the World Trade Center Health Program, with many saying the cuts will impact health care for 9/11 survivors.
New photos show a first look inside the Waterbury, Connecticut home where a man claims his stepmother held him captive for two decades.
Monday's powerful storm triggered a severe thunderstorm warning and tornado warning for parts of New Jersey.
A man who told police his stepmother held him captive in their Waterbury home for two decades asked why she is not in jail while awaiting trial, a state prosecutor says.
A weekend filled with roller coaster temperatures and elevated pollen levels is here in the Tri-State Area.
In NYC and beyond, the spring 2025 allergy season is striking earlier -- and sticking around longer -- than usual this year.
A New Jersey business is helping people with autism find meaningful employment when they often struggle to find work.
The mayor of Middletown, N.J. announced a proposal that would keep schools open an prevent cuts to on-site school safety officers.
Bruce Springsteen announced "Tracks II: The Lost Albums" will feature seven full-length albums that were never released from 1983-2018.
A New Jersey man was sentenced to six months in jail for breaking into a Rutgers University Islamic center and vandalizing it on Eid-al-Fitr.
A New Jersey family bought an expensive solar panel system from one of the most established companies in the country, but then, last year, that company suddenly filed for bankruptcy just as the family's system broke down.
There's an official finding in the deadly fire at Happy Cat Sanctuary on Long Island, but it leaves many questions unanswered.
A widower on Long Island says the Internal Revenue Service has him marked down as dead for the second year in a row.
A community on Long Island is waiting to hear if a Nicaraguan church member and his family will deported after the humanitarian immigration program they were admitted to was terminated.
The legal battle over whether a new type of DNA evidence against accused Gilgo Beach serial killer Rex Heuermann will be thrown out continued on Wednesday.
School officials on Long Island are united in their effort to combat unacceptable behavior in high school sports, including derogatory language, racial slurs and taunts.
New York City Mayor Eric Adams will skip the Democratic primary and run for reelection as an independent, he announced Thursday.
President Trump announced new reciprocal tariffs on Wednesday, which he dubbed "Liberation Day."
New York City Mayor Eric Adams' federal corruption case was dropped Wednesday, as Judge Dale Ho ruled it should be dismissed with prejudice.
NYC Mayor Eric Adams' federal corruption case was formally dropped Wednesday, months after he became the city's first mayor to be indicted.
New York City Mayor Eric Adams' historic federal corruption case has been dropped with prejudice, meaning Adams cannot be re-tried on the same charges at a later time.
New York issued a travel advisory as measles cases in the U.S. and around the world are rising.
The Ulster County clerk refused to file a $113,000 fine from Texas against a doctor accused of prescribing abortion pills to a woman near Dallas.
In NYC and beyond, the spring 2025 allergy season is striking earlier -- and sticking around longer -- than usual this year.
Sleep apnea screenings will be free for New Yorkers under a new law passed at City Hall on Wednesday.
One of Mayor Eric Adams' signature mental health care programs is in question after a City Council report suggested it's ineffective.
Bruce Springsteen announced "Tracks II: The Lost Albums" will feature seven full-length albums that were never released from 1983-2018.
Tony Bennett's children are in a legal battle over the singer's estate.
Nintendo has announced a June 5 launch date for its latest gaming console, the Switch 2.
A unique talent, Val Kilmer was praised as an acting chameleon who took on varied and challenging roles, and the results were often memorable.
Monday is opening night on Broadway for the star-studded revival of the modern classic "Glengarry Glen Ross."
Costa Rica authorities confirmed that carbon monoxide poisoning was the cause of death of Miller Gardner, the 14-year-old son of former New York Yankees outfielder Brett Gardner.
Vincent Trocheck scored at 24 seconds of overtime to give the Rangers a 5-4 victory over the Wild on Wednesday night.
Zac Gallen tied his career high with 13 strikeouts while extending his scoreless streak over the Yankees to 18 2/3 innings.
The Cavaliers matched the second-most wins in franchise history, defeating the Knicks 124-105 on Wednesday night.
Pete Alonso launched a three-run homer that tied the score with two outs in the eighth inning and the New York Mets scored twice in the 11th to beat the Miami Marlins 6-5.
Tenants at NYCHA's Borinquen Plaza Houses in Brooklyn say they're plagued by constant elevator outages and malfunctions.
Several Bronx residents are claiming they haven't been able to take a hot bath or shower for months, due to extremely low water pressure or no water at all.
New York City is preparing to roll out an unconventional strategy for tackling its rodent problem: rat birth control.
As Gov. Kathy Hochul pushes for a "bell-to-bell" ban on cellphones inside classrooms, two schools in the Bronx got ahead of the curve and are seeing benefits.
Coney Island's amusements are set to open Saturday as the Brooklyn Borough President weighs in on a casino proposal.
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.
Tens of thousands of people flooded Manhattan streets on June 2, 2024 for the 60th annual Israel Day on Fifth Parade.
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."
Tony Sadiku has the Tri-State Area's updated Thursday afternoon forecast on CBS News New York.
Starting May 7, travelers will need a REAL ID-compliant driver's license to board domestic flights.
The fire happened inside an apartment building for senior citizens and the disabled. CBS News New York's John Dias reports.
The White House says the tariffs are designed to spur manufacturing in the United States. CBS News New York's Natalie Brand reports.
The mayor of Middletown, N.J. announced a proposal to keep schools open and prevent cuts to on-site school safety officers. CBS News New York's Kristie Keleshian reports.
