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Spota, who wielded influence and power for 16 years as district attorney, was found guilty of charges of obstructing a federal civil rights investigation into the beating of a handcuffed prisoner by former Suffolk County Police Chief James Burke.
Thomas Spota, now 78, who wielded influence and power for 16 years as district attorney, is, himself, on trial in federal court.
A man whose beating in custody sent a Long Island police chief to prison has been arrested after he crashed his Jeep into a lawn sign and then struck a police vehicle.
Christopher Loeb, of Smithtown, Long Island, was jailed after a duffel bag containing the sex toys and police equipment vanished from Suffolk County Police Chief James Burke's vehicle.
A former suburban New York police chief who admitted beating and threatening to kill a man who stole sex toys and other items from his department-issued SUV wants to avoid prison so he can care for his cancer-stricken mother.
Suffolk County's former top cop pleaded guilty to federal charges that he beat up a suspect and then orchestrated a cover-up.
Former Suffolk County Police chief James Burke is accused of beating suspect Christopher Loeb and then coercing officers to lie about it.
Loeb and a security guard were taken to the hospital, treated for their injuries and released.
Christopher Loeb said he still fears for his life despite the arrest and incarceration of James Burke, the former Suffolk County police chief accused of beating him for a burglary.
A judge has denied bail for former Suffolk County Police Chief James Burke who has been indicted on federal civil rights charges.
The former police chief of Suffolk County has found himself on the other side of the law.
Suffolk County Police Chief of Department James Burke has decided to retire amid a federal investigation.
Christopher Loeb's attorney said her 28-year-old client suffered great physical pain after he was beaten while in custody at Suffolk County Police Department in 2012.
A man was arrested on Long Island Tuesday and charged with burglarizing a house of worship earlier this month.
Simon Holmstrom scored the go-ahead goal in the third period, Ilya Sorokin stopped Sidney Crosby on a late penalty shot and the playoff-bound New York Islanders edged the Pittsburgh Penguins 5-4.
A New Jersey father accused of killing his 9-year-old son back on March 28 has died from injuries he suffered that same day, officials said.
A driver accused of striking and killing a 10-year-old girl in Brooklyn on Tuesday is now facing charges.
Aaron Judge broke a 4-all tie with a two-run single in the ninth inning, Juan Soto and Giancarlo Stanton hit solo home runs and the New York Yankees rallied to beat the Toronto Blue Jays 6-4 to avoid their first sweep of the season.
Starling Marte hit his 150th career homer, powering the New York Mets to a 9-1 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates and a sweep of a three-game series.
A driver accused of striking and killing a 10-year-old girl in Brooklyn on Tuesday is now facing charges.
Residents in Southern Brooklyn are concerned over MTA's proposed changes as part of the Brooklyn Bus Network Redesign.
Officials say a 5-foot rat snake has taken up residence in Congers Lake in Clarkstown.
Dueling protests between pro-Palestinian and pro-Israeli demonstrators were held outside Columbia University on Wednesday.
CBS New York did some digging and found out just how much the MTA has budgeted for congestion pricing pollution mitigation.
Today will be at least 10 degrees cooler than yesterday, with a little rain developing in the afternoon.
We're in for another sunny and pleasantly warm afternoon, but not as warm as yesterday. Highs will be in the low 70s.
Today will be sunny with highs in the mid to upper 70s, possibly even 80 inland. Late showers are possible south of the city.
Damaging wind gusts are the main threat, but we can't rule out small hail or an isolated tornado northwest of NYC.
Thousands lined the streets of downtown Hartford on Saturday to celebrate UConn's second straight NCAA men's basketball championship, and sixth in 25 years.
A New Jersey father accused of killing his 9-year-old son back on March 28 has died from injuries he suffered that same day, officials said.
Today will be at least 10 degrees cooler than yesterday, with a little rain developing in the afternoon.
Emergency crews worked all night to clear debris from tractor trailer crash above Elizabeth Avenue.
We're in for another sunny and pleasantly warm afternoon, but not as warm as yesterday. Highs will be in the low 70s.
Crews are working to reopen the roadway after part of a retaining wall collapsed onto the New Jersey Turnpike.
Over 250 pizzerias across Long Island are raising money Wednesday for three police charities and the family of fallen NYPD Det. Jonathan Diller.
Suspected Gilgo Beach serial killer Rex Heuermann is appeared in court in Suffolk County, Long Island.
More 55-gallon drums containing waste petroleum and chlorinated solvents have been found buried in Bethpage Community Park.
Lindy Jones pleads not guilty in last month's deadly shooting of NYPD Det. Jonathan Diller in Far Rockaway, Queens.
Many New Yorkers fear more fallout from escalating tensions between Israel and Iran. For now, there's extra police outside Jewish institutions as all pray for a peaceful future.
CBS New York did some digging and found out just how much the MTA has budgeted for congestion pricing pollution mitigation.
Columbia University President Dr. Minouche Shafik testified about antisemitism on college campuses before the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
Sen. Bob Menendez heads to trial next month to fight charges that he traded his political influence for cash, gold bars and a luxury car.
New York City health officials are warning of a worrisome increase in the number of leptospirosis cases from contact with rat urine.
Seven Manhattan residents were selected Tuesday afternoon to serve on the jury in former President Donald Trump's criminal trial.
19 people have been stricken — including nine who have been hospitalized — after getting fake or mishandled injections in homes and spas, feds warn.
East Harlem community leaders say the state oversaturated the neighborhood with methadone and other drug treatment centers as most patients live elsewhere.
Younger adults are aging faster, increasing their risk for early onset cancers. So which anti-aging techniques actually work?
Most worrisome gaps involve cancer chemotherapy drugs, ER medications and and therapies for ADHD.
Black women are three times more likely to die from a pregnancy-related cause than white women, according to the CDC.
In the 1,000th episode, titled "A Thousand Yards," NCIS comes under attack by a mysterious enemy from the past.
A Billy Joel special on CBS and Paramount+ will air again after it was cut off in the middle of the singer's performance of "Piano Man."
The coming-of-age story is a favorite for generations of middle and high school students, and they're returning to it on Broadway.
CBS New York's Steve Overmyer met Ed Alstrom, the organ player who has been hyping up Yankees fans in the Bronx for over 20 seasons.
Eleanor documented much of the chaos on "Apocalypse Now" in what would become one of the most famous making-of films about moviemaking, 1991's "Hearts of Darkness: A Filmmaker's Apocalypse."
Simon Holmstrom scored the go-ahead goal in the third period, Ilya Sorokin stopped Sidney Crosby on a late penalty shot and the playoff-bound New York Islanders edged the Pittsburgh Penguins 5-4.
Aaron Judge broke a 4-all tie with a two-run single in the ninth inning, Juan Soto and Giancarlo Stanton hit solo home runs and the New York Yankees rallied to beat the Toronto Blue Jays 6-4 to avoid their first sweep of the season.
Starling Marte hit his 150th career homer, powering the New York Mets to a 9-1 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates and a sweep of a three-game series.
The No. 1 pick in this year's WNBA draft is "going to raise all boats" for players in the league, one expert said.
Vladimir Guerrero Jr. reached base four times and had two RBIs, Yusei Kikuchi pitched six sharp innings to win for the first time this season and the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Yankees 5-4, handing New York its third consecutive loss.
Residents in Southern Brooklyn are concerned over MTA's proposed changes as part of the Brooklyn Bus Network Redesign.
Buzunesh Deba, who lives in the Bronx, became the default winner of the 2014 Boston Marathon in 2016 when the first-place winner was disqualified for doping, but she says she has not yet received her prize money.
While many are excited about the idea of a state-of-the art skate park in Brooklyn, one of the largest on the East Coast, others oppose the location chosen.
East Harlem community leaders say the state oversaturated the neighborhood with methadone and other drug treatment centers as most patients live elsewhere.
President Joe Biden dropped in virtually to speak at the National Action Network convention Friday, breaking down his efforts to reduce the burden on Black people and boost opportunities for their success.
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.
On Long Island, pizzerias are serving up support in addition to slices Wednesday. They're raising money for the family of fallen NYPD Det. Jonathan Diller and local charities. CBS New York's Jenna DeAngelis has the story.
The Puerto Rican parrot is one of the most critically endangered birds in the world. National environmental correspondent David Schechter introduces us to the people trying to save them.
A historic statue has a new permanent home on Randall's Island. The discus thrower statue was originally created for the 1924 Paris Olympics and commissioned for the Met two years later. The sculpture has since been restored and now stands at the plaza at Icahn Stadium.
Mayor Eric Adams announced Wednesday that New York City will open mental health clinics in 16 schools with the highest need. Six thousand students in the Bronx and Central Brooklyn will have access to mental health services. Teachers and staff will get training to ensure students are getting the support they need.
An unusual rescue mission was conducted after a fire destroyed a synagogue in Pomona, Rockland County. Three sacred Torah scrolls were buried in the rubble of the collapsed building. CBS New York's Tony Aiello watched safety patrol volunteers race against the clock to save them.
