Credit card information of thousands of New Yorkers sold on 12 websites
DA Alvin Bragg recently told CBS News New York investigates the stolen information was being purchased with cryptocurrency.
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DA Alvin Bragg recently told CBS News New York investigates the stolen information was being purchased with cryptocurrency.
Grand jury indictments were unsealed Wednesday for the two men accused in the Lower Manhattan cryptocurrency and torture case.
CBS News New York's Doug Williams was there, and said Wednesday's hearing felt more like a trial.
John Woeltz and Williams Duplessie are accused of torturing a man from Italy to get his cyptocurrency password. CBS News New York's Cindy Hsu reports.
Two men accused of kidnapping and torturing a man for his Bitcoin password are scheduled to appear in court Wednesday in New York City.
Two cryptocurrency investors have been indicted in the alleged kidnapping and torture of an Italian tourist in New York City. The disturbing case comes on the heels of a series of kidnappings targeting crypto magnates in Europe.
A rash of attacks on cryptocurrency owners is combining cybercrime with old-fashioned thuggery, experts say.
The second man charged in the case involving a Bitcoin kidnapping scheme made a court appearance Friday, as the potential involvement of two NYPD detectives is under investigation. CBS News New York's Doug Williams has the details.
Two NYPD detectives had been working security for the cryptocurrency investors who police say kidnapped a man and held him captive in SoHo, police sources say.
Now, police sources say, they've been placed on desk duty. CBS News New York's Alecia Reid has the details and Mayor Eric Adams' response.
CBS News New York's Tim McNicholas has learned the two detectives have been placed on desk duty as the investigation continues.
Vice President JD Vance spoke at the Bitcoin 2025 Conference in Las Vegas, as the Trump administration has leaned into cryptocurrency.
An alleged accomplice in the NYC crypto kidnapping case in SoHo turned himself in to authorities Tuesday morning, police say.
The high-profile Bitcoin kidnapping case was back before a judge in Manhattan on Wednesday, but proceedings were put on hold due to a legal deadline tied to the suspect's arrest.
One of the two men accused of kidnapping and torturing an Italian businessman for his Bitcoin wallet is scheduled to appear in court Wednesday. CBS News New York's Christina Fan has the latest.
CBS News New York's Jennifer Bisram has been following the latest developments and has more on the suspect's expected arraignment.
An alleged accomplice in the crypto kidnapping case in SoHo turned himself in to authorities Tuesday morning, police say. CBS News New York's Christina Fan reports.
A second man wanted in the alleged crypto kidnapping in SoHo has surrendered to authorities, police said.
Two people were arrested in New York City on Friday in connection with the kidnapping and torture of an Italian tourist, authorities said.
CBS News New York's Alecia Reid has more on some of the disturbing evidence investigators have gathered.
The president said he ordered a working group to move forward with the crypto reserve, which will include Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP, Solana and Cardano.
As the value of Bitcoin rises, the Brooklyn District Attorney's office is warning New Yorkers about cryptocurrency scams.
As the value of bitcoin rises, the district attorney this should serve as a warning for all New Yorkers. CBS News New York's Kristie Keleshian reports.
New York prosecutors allege that bankrupt crypto lender Genesis hid more than $1 billion in losses.
FTX says that nearly all of its customers will receive the money back they are owed, two years after the cryptocurrency exchange imploded.
The rookie running back took a hard hit over the middle on a pass attempt in the second quarter against the Eagles on Sunday.
The four-term Democratic congresswoman appeared on "The Point with Marcia Kramer" as she faces the GOP's Jack Ciattarelli.
Two weeks ago, Mangold revealed he was looking for a kidney donor.
The following is the transcript of the interview with House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, Democrat of New York, that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on Oct. 26, 2025.
In an exclusive interview, California Gov. Gavin Newsom said that he will consider a presidential campaign after the 2026 midterm elections.
The rookie running back took a hard hit over the middle on a pass attempt in the second quarter against the Eagles on Sunday.
Two weeks ago, Mangold revealed he was looking for a kidney donor.
According to preliminary numbers from the Board of Elections, nearly 80,000 voters checked in across all five boroughs.
His mother self-deported, but thought her son would be fine in the U.S. because of his special immigrant juvenile status.
The weekend is shaping up to be pretty decent, albeit on the cool side.
The weekend is shaping up to be pretty decent, albeit on the cool side.
In the last few years, New York City has not had much snow, due to mild and dry winters.
A nor'easter that soaked the NYC area Sunday and Monday brought more than 4 inches of rainfall and winds above 60 mph.
A nor'easter that's bearing down on the NYC area continues to cause flooding concerns today for Long Island and New Jersey.
New Jersey is under a state of emergency, along with New York City and the surrounding region.
The rookie running back took a hard hit over the middle on a pass attempt in the second quarter against the Eagles on Sunday.
The four-term Democratic congresswoman appeared on "The Point with Marcia Kramer" as she faces the GOP's Jack Ciattarelli.
Two weeks ago, Mangold revealed he was looking for a kidney donor.
The weekend is shaping up to be pretty decent, albeit on the cool side.
Montclair Public Schools officials say the teachers are being laid off because of a $19.6 million budget shortfall.
A man suffocated his estranged wife by dousing her face with a chemical mixture at her home in Herricks, Nassau County Police said.
Gardy Coriolan was trying to subdue an unruly patient while working an overnight shift at Mercy Hospital in Rockville Centre, police say.
Thomas Mascia pleaded guilty over the summer to falsely reporting an incident, tampering with physical evidence and official misconduct.
Three of the band's founding members are from Long Island, and this is their first time playing the arena where they grew up going to see shows.
Officials say the driver was drunk and high when he sideswiped a police officer, sending his squad car into a ravine.
The four-term Democratic congresswoman appeared on "The Point with Marcia Kramer" as she faces the GOP's Jack Ciattarelli.
The following is the transcript of the interview with House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, Democrat of New York, that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on Oct. 26, 2025.
In an exclusive interview, California Gov. Gavin Newsom said that he will consider a presidential campaign after the 2026 midterm elections.
According to preliminary numbers from the Board of Elections, nearly 80,000 voters checked in across all five boroughs.
President Trump met with the emir and prime minister of Qatar Saturday aboard Air Force One during a refueling stop.
Anxiety disorders are the most common mental health challenges in the U.S., according to the National Alliance on Mental Health.
The next time you're buying something sweet at a New York City restaurant, you may notice a new warning comes with it.
The newly expanded facility will serve more than 30,000 children annually and is the borough's only pediatric trauma center.
The Womb Bus offers an opportunity for new and expecting moms to form a special bond.
Nick Mangold, who spent his entire NFL career with the Jets, is seeking a kidney donor with type O blood.
The legendary rockers will play on July 7, 9, 12 and 14 in New York City -- before heading to Edinburgh, Scotland; Dublin and London.
Hundreds of people waited in line for hours to catch the performance on a livestream.
The NFL is not considering dropping Bad Bunny as its Super Bowl halftime headline performer, NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell said.
Three of the band's founding members are from Long Island, and this is their first time playing the arena where they grew up going to see shows.
Limp Bizkit, with roots in Jacksonville, Florida, emerged in the late 1990s with a sound that melds alternative rock, heavy metal and rap.
The rookie running back took a hard hit over the middle on a pass attempt in the second quarter against the Eagles on Sunday.
Two weeks ago, Mangold revealed he was looking for a kidney donor.
The Philadelphia Flyers defeated the New York Islanders 4-3 in a shootout on Saturday.
Fields has thrown for less than 50 yards in three of his starts for the Jets this season.
"There's nothing more important to the league and its fans than the integrity of the competition," NBA Commissioner Adam Silver said Friday. "I had a pit in my stomach. It was very upsetting."
Officials say the site for a new elementary school in Brooklyn is safe, but some are skeptical because of lingering contamination from a decades-old Superfund site.
From Greenpoint community gardens to Governor's Island orchards, New Yorkers are reconnecting with the city's agricultural past through historic fruit trees.
A new survey found hundreds of illegally parked vehicles in the Downtown Brooklyn every day.
The newly expanded facility will serve more than 30,000 children annually and is the borough's only pediatric trauma center.
Families visiting Most Holy Trinity Cemetery say they've been left searching for the graves of loved ones after thousands of copper monuments were stolen over the years.
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.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
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.
New Yorkers have strong opinions about the federal government shutdown, which has been going for 26 days and counting.
New Jersey voters have a lot of questions for the Democratic congresswoman who wants to move into the governor's mansion.
The New Jersey Democratic congresswoman is in a pitched battle with Republican Jack Ciattarelli to succeed term-limited Gov. Phil Murphy.
Sherrill is in a combative and closely watched race against Republican Jack Ciattarelli that's entering the home stretch.
As the government shutdown has stretched on with Democrats refusing to back any funding bill unless it extends ACA subsidies, open enrollment is set to begin on Nov. 1. But House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries told "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" that the healthcare premiums are "not locked in," suggesting that open enrollment could be extended or Congress could intervene.
