New York senate looks to change law that led to Weinstein's conviction being overturned
A new bill passed in the New York State Senate would allow evidence of prior sexual offenses in sex crime cases. It now heads to the state assembly.
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A new bill passed in the New York State Senate would allow evidence of prior sexual offenses in sex crime cases. It now heads to the state assembly.
Crystal McKinney, a former model, accused Sean "Diddy" Combs of drugging and sexually assaulting her in New York City over 20 years ago. She filed the lawsuit under the NYC Gender Motivated Violence Act.
Sean "Diddy" Combs is asking a judge to dismiss a lawsuit alleging that he and two other men raped a 17-year-old girl in a New York recording studio in 2003.
Harvey Weinstein will remain in New York City while the Manhattan DA works to retry his 2020 rape case that was overturned last month.
The Queens DA's office says the state of California has asked for Weinstein to be extradited back to California since his conviction in New York has been vacated.
The move comes after Weinstein's 2020 rape conviction was overturned by an appeals court last week. CBS New York's Alice Gainer reports.
Disgraced Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein is still serving 16 years in a separate California case, which is expecting an appeal that could use similar arguments to that of the overturned New York conviction.
April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month, and 4/24 is "Denim Day," which encourages the end of victim-blaming. Jackie Regan, Montclair State University professor and co-founder of Text, Power, Telling, joins CBS New York to discuss.
April marks Sexual Assault Awareness Month, a time for women and men to come together and stand up for the prevention of sexual violence. Katie Koestner, Executive Director of the Take Back The Night Foundation joins CBS New York to discuss.
Combs' homes in Los Angeles and Miami were raided by federal law enforcement officers, U.S. officials confirmed Monday.
Police say the 22-year-old coach died by suicide after stepping in front of a Long Island Rail Road train in Syosset.
CBS New York's Political Reporter Marcia Kramer is joined by THE CITY reporter Katie Honan and attorney J.C. Polanco to chew the fat about scandal in the world of politics.
His accuser is a woman who said she worked with him when he was a transit cop three decades ago.
A former police colleague said Adams demanded oral sex in exchange for his help with an employment issue in 1993.
New York City Mayor Eric Adams is facing shocking sexual assault allegations by a former police colleague who said he demanded oral sex in exchange for his help with a job issue. CBS New York's Dick Brennan reports.
The lawsuit alleges Adam told the woman he would drive her home, but instead took her to a vacant lot and said he wanted oral sex in exchange for his help with an employment issue in 1993. CBS New York's Marcia Kramer reports.
Police say the man tried to attack at 20-year-old woman after she got off the F train at the 169th Street station in Jamaica.
A music producer accuses the hip-hop mogul of repeated instances of unsolicited groping while working on an album.
The governor said the state's current law classifies it in narrow terms, and that certain forms of sexual violence are classified as assault.
The governor said the state's current law classifies it in narrow terms, and that certain forms of sexual violence are classified as assault. CBS New York's Chris Wragge reports.
His resignation comes after a lawsuit by a former employee accusing McMahon and another WWE employee of sexually assaulting her.
A lawsuit from a former employee alleges that McMahon pressured her to have sex with him, other WWE employees and wrestlers.
Kellye Croft, who worked as a massage therapist for Dolan and his band while they were on tour, alleged in a lawsuit filed Tuesday that Dolan "unlawfully trafficked her for his own sexual gratification."
Through his attorney, Dolan, owner of the Knicks and Rangers, strongly denies the allegations.
Through his attorney, Dolan, owner of the Knicks and Rangers, strongly denied the allegations. CBS New York's Jessica Moore reports.
ICE has made nearly 2,400 arrests that likely took place in immigration courthouses around the country, and analysis of federal data finds.
A police officer was cut on the hand while breaking up a stabbing in Chelsea Wednesday morning.
Investigators believe the woman left the child alone to commit a robbery in Brooklyn, police sources tell CBS News New York.
29-year-old Jonathan Rinderknecht "maliciously" started the Lachman Fire on Jan. 1, which later became the devastating Palisades Fire, prosecutors said.
Joan Bennett Kennedy, the former wife of the late Massachusetts Senator Ted Kennedy, died Wednesday. She was 89.
A police officer was cut on the hand while breaking up a stabbing in Chelsea Wednesday morning.
Investigators believe the woman left the child alone to commit a robbery in Brooklyn, police sources tell CBS News New York.
A man is in custody after police say he beat another man to death Tuesday afternoon at the Jay Street-MetroTech subway station in Brooklyn.
Police sources say Anthony Casalaspro, 45, was found decapitated inside the bathroom of a home in West Brighton.
Prosecutors say the former upstate New York prison guards were part of a "gang" that took part in an act of of "sheer, unimaginable brutality."
As they say, all good things must come to an end. It's a First Alert Weather Day, as rain arrives with some weather whiplash.
Kristen Hogan faces an attempted murder charge after police said she laced a bottle of wine with a toxic chemical and her partner drank it.
The October 2025 supermoon appeared in the skies over NYC, Long Island, New Jersey and beyond Monday night.
The U.S. Drought Monitor rates most of New York, northern New Jersey and Connecticut as "abnormally dry."
Rubin's personal assistant, who was arrested in a Dallas-Fort Worth area suburb, allegedly arranged for the women to fly to New York for the encounters.
A New Jersey farm has a warning for people headed pumpkin picking this fall.
The debate will be held from 7 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at the New Brunswick Performing Arts Center in New Brunswick.
Turnout will be key in the New Jersey governor's race between Mikie Sherrill and Jack Ciattarelli, a political expert says.
As they say, all good things must come to an end. It's a First Alert Weather Day, as rain arrives with some weather whiplash.
A neighbor broke up the fight by tackling the attacker. Police took the 40-year-old suspect into custody.
At the Sweetbriar Nature Center in Smithtown, experts know what it takes to keep even the smallest lives in flight, especially those with the toughest odds.
The Neutra family still have no grave to visit. They come to a park in Oyster Bay named after their son, where he played and dreamed.
It appeared an officer leading the motorcade was struck moments after pulling out of the church in Lindenhurst.
There has been a 42% surge in reports of domestic violence on Long Island since 2019.
The "DQ Sisters" say their employees are part of their family, so they were blindsided by a blizzard of claims that they were breaking the law.
Joan Bennett Kennedy, the former wife of the late Massachusetts Senator Ted Kennedy, died Wednesday. She was 89.
The debate will be held from 7 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at the New Brunswick Performing Arts Center in New Brunswick.
Former FBI Director James Comey, a longtime foe of President Trump, appeared in Virginia for an arraignment, in his first court appearance since he was charged.
Mamdani called for the return of the hostages and mourned the loss of lives on the day of the attack, while also condemning the Israeli government's response.
Turnout will be key in the New Jersey governor's race between Mikie Sherrill and Jack Ciattarelli, a political expert says.
Juan Namnun, the baseball coach at Frankford High School, is in the small group of men diagnosed with breast cancer each year.
The 2-year-old facility is breaking the stigma when it comes to addressing mental illness.
With time running out to avert a government shutdown, millions of Americans who get health insurance under the Affordable Care Act could soon face sharply higher premiums.
In handwritten notes he left behind, the gunman repeatedly referenced CTE and asked for his brain to be studied.
Attorney Ben Crump represents families of those who died and is filing four wrongful death notices of claim.
Thirty paintings by Bob Ross are set to be auctioned to support public television stations after federal funding cuts.
FCI Fort Dix, one of several dozen federal prisons with a residential drug treatment program, will best allow Sean "Diddy" Combs "to address drug abuse issues," his lawyer said.
Five years after their influential drummer Neil Peart died of glioblastoma, the Canadian band Rush have announced a reunion tour Monday.
Taylor Swift's new album, "The Life of a Showgirl," became Spotify's most-streamed album in a single day this year. The company said it only took 11 hours to hit that mark.
Taylor Swift's 12th studio album, "The Life of a Showgirl," was released at midnight Friday. Swift wrote and produced the album with Swedish producers Max Martin and Shellback.
Judge hit a tying homer and drove in four runs during a clutch performance for the ages, and the Yankees rallied to beat the Blue Jays 9-6 on Tuesday.
Justin Brazeau scored twice, Arturs Silovs stopped all 25 shots he faced, and the Penguins beat the Rangers 3-0 on Tuesday in each team's opener.
Mark Sanchez was hospitalized with multiple stab wounds following a violent altercation over the weekend.
Toronto rookie right-hander Trey Yesavage mowed down the Bombers into the sixth inning of an eventual 13-7 victory on Sunday.
Spencer Rattler threw an 87-yard touchdown pass, safety Jordan Howden returned a fumble 86 yards for a score, and the Saints beat the Giants 26-14 on Sunday.
The park's carefully designed gardens and habitats make visitors forget they're in the middle of Brooklyn.
The beloved Coney Island landmark was recognized for its role in shaping Brooklyn's heritage and identity.
The Delivering Together program offers repair kits, restrooms, language classes, and much more to support app-based delivery workers.
Neighbors along Newtown Creek say the acrid smog it regularly pumps out looks anything but clean.
As the U.S. approaches its 250th birthday, locals are fighting to preserve the city's only museum on an active military installation.
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.
Tens of thousands of people flooded Manhattan streets on June 2, 2024 for the 60th annual Israel Day on Fifth Parade.
Police sources say the 25-year-old suspect has been arrested dozens of times in the past. CBS News New York's Lisa Rozner has the latest on the investigation.
The mother of a 5-year-old boy who was wandering alone Tuesday in Far Rockaway is now facing charges, police sources say. CBS News New York's Ali Bauman reports.
Police say 21-year-old man was stabbed in the abdomen at Sixth Avenue and 17th Street. CBS News New York's Zinnia Maldonado reports.
A suspect is in custody after a Staten Island man was found decapitated in a home in West Brighton.
The farm says people sit on the pumpkins while posing for pictures, and end up damaging them so they can't be sold.
