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Officials say the woman and her husband had recently purchased the home and were doing a survey in the back of the house when the woman fell 12 feet down into a cistern after some floorboards gave way.
Redinel Dervishaj, 35, pleaded not guilty when he appeared before a judge Friday. He is accused of killing 27-year-old Anthony Lacertosa in the midst of a brawl outside the Espana Restaurant in Annadale.
Anthony Lacertosa died early Saturday morning after authorities say he was stabbed to death when a brawl erupted outside the Espana Restaurant in Annadale.
Redinel Dervishaj, 35, was arrested Tuesday in Illinois. U.S Marshals, sheriffs and other law enforcement officials received a tip Tuesday that the accused stabbing suspect was hiding out at his aunt's home outside Chicago.
It took two, two cold hearted thieves to steal a heavy bronze plaque, in Livingston, that honored World War II veterans from Staten Island.
Anthony Lacertosa, 25, was stabbed outside the Espana Restaurant in Annadale around 2 a.m. Saturday after a night of engagement celebrations.
"He was the happiest at this moment in his life, ready to start his own life, start his own family," said Joseph Lacertosa, the victim's brother.
Police interviewed several restaurant workers and took footage from a security camera installed on the pharmacy next door.
An FDNY fireboat heralded the arrival of the antique lightship Ambrose at the South Street Seaport on Monday.
A man who saved the life of a fellow straphanger, when he fell onto the tracks in Staten Island, died on Saturday.
The commercial features the 11-year-old riding in a bus singing Adele's hit "Rolling in the Deep" until she's joined by other girls. The song then changes into Adele's version.
Mayor Michael Bloomberg's budget proposes cutting $40 million from the funding for New York City fire companies, and the possible reductions have the full attention of the fire officers union head - Al Hagan.
Staten Island Chuck, the resident rodent prognosticator of the five boroughs, says spring is coming early. Chuck did not see his shadow.
Officer Michael Daragjati appeared Tuesday in Brooklyn where he pleaded guilty to making a false arrest.
A new Port Authority plan will slash tolls by as much as 50 percent on the Goethals and Bayonne Bridges and the Outerbridge Crossing.
Drivers who commute five times a week over the Goethals and Bayonne Bridges and Outerbridge Crossing can save nearly $1,200 a year on their E-ZPass rush hour tolls, and $1,800 a year off the cash tolls.
The program allows commuters to track every bus on every route in real time on the MTA website or by using their smartphone.
Family and friends gathered at St. Ann's Church on Staten Island to pay respects to 15-year-old Amanda Diane Cummings who took her own life by stepping in front of a city bus on Dec. 27.
It was a surprising twist in a case of stolen Christmas presents. Surveillance cameras caught the thief in action and his change of heart.
The state recently closed the Arthur Kill Correctional Facility on Staten Island, the seventh prison, camp or work release facility shuttered in 2011 as New York transferred about 2,600 inmates and 1,400 staff to its 60 remaining penal units in an effort to save millions of dollars and remove excess capacity.
The temperature outside the car was about 40 degrees at the time. Police arrived after a woman called a child abuse hotline.
A holiday tragedy was averted thanks to the quick thinking and heroic actions of off-duty firefighter Steven Carl on Christmas night.
New York City is shutting down two roll your own cigarette stores - one on Staten Island and the other in Chinatown, alleging disregard of tax statutes in violation of the federal contraband trafficking act.
One man was arrested at the Staten Island Mall Thursday night after an altercation. Another man in Jersey City said he was stabbed multiple times at the Newport Centre Mall.
At the St. George Staten Island Ferry Terminal, not a Christmas tree nor menorah nor nativity scene can be seen. You would never know it's the holiday season.
New York is looking to jump-start an offense that struggled mightily in last week's loss to the Chiefs.
Protesters gathered outside the United Nations during President Trump's address this morning, compounding the gridlock and security clampdown on Manhattan's East Side.
Brondello led the Liberty to its first WNBA championship in 2024, but injuries this season led to first-round playoffs ouster.
Accused Gilgo Beach serial killer Rex Heuermann will appear in court for a hearing Tuesday.
Early analysis shows the network was used for communication between foreign governments and individuals known to U.S. law enforcement.
New York is looking to jump-start an offense that struggled mightily in last week's loss to the Chiefs.
Brondello led the Liberty to its first WNBA championship in 2024, but injuries this season led to first-round playoffs ouster.
Accused Gilgo Beach serial killer Rex Heuermann will appear in court for a hearing Tuesday.
The first night of the Jewish New Year means families are gathering for feasts around the table. The dishes are often passed down through generations.
As the U.S. approaches its 250th birthday, locals are fighting to preserve the city's only museum on an active military installation.
With fall set to officially arrive on Monday, many are wondering when and where they can enjoy the beautiful change in leaves that occurs annually.
The first opportunity to get your hands on FIFA 2026 World Cup tickets started at 11 a.m. on Wednesday and will run until 11 a.m. on Sept. 19.
The threat stems from climate change, loss of habitat, and overharvesting.
A coastal flood advisory is in effect today for parts of New York, New Jersey and Connecticut, as rain and cool temperatures take over.
The first opportunity to secure tickets for the 2026 FIFA World Cup matches in East Rutherford, New Jersey, is underway.
New York is looking to jump-start an offense that struggled mightily in last week's loss to the Chiefs.
Property taxes, schools, and the president were all hot topics during Sunday night's debate.
President Trump loomed large over the New Jersey gubernatorial debate between Democrat Mikie Sherrill and Republican Jack Ciattarelli.
The first general election debate in the New Jersey gubernatorial race is Sunday, Sept. 21.
The New Jersey native spoke at a Manhattan gala supporting the Israel Defense Forces after spending more than a year in Hamas custody.
Accused Gilgo Beach serial killer Rex Heuermann will appear in court for a hearing Tuesday.
The first night of the Jewish New Year means families are gathering for feasts around the table. The dishes are often passed down through generations.
In a first on Long Island, the East Meadow Fire Department is using new virtual reality training to simulate life or death situations.
The first day of competition between Team USA and Team Europe on the famed Black Course is on Thursday, but practice rounds began Monday.
The grandmother on a fixed income said she dropped three checks into a mailbox outside the North Babylon Post Office, but none made it to the payees.
Early analysis shows the network was used for communication between foreign governments and individuals known to U.S. law enforcement.
President Trump addressed the United Nations General Assembly on Tuesday, the 80th anniversary of the world body.
Property taxes, schools, and the president were all hot topics during Sunday night's debate.
The Trump administration announced it believes acetaminophen is linked to autism risk, but the maker of Tylenol and medical experts have strongly pushed back on the claims.
Zohran Mamdani, the Democratic frontrunner, initially said Monday he would not participate in an upcoming town hall on WABC-TV. It's now being rescheduled.
His doctors put him on a combination of targeted therapy and immunotherapy.
The agency said it is working to identify and notify people who may have been exposed.
State health officials say the executive directive eliminates barriers to access for New Jersey residents.
The new lungs can triple the length of survival and can even last decades. If not, a second transplant is an option.
This year marks 35 years of Koman's annual event raising money for breast cancer research, advocacy and support.
Combs faces an Oct. 3 sentencing after his conviction by a Manhattan jury on two charges that outlaw interstate commerce related to prostitution.
"Jimmy Kimmel Live!" had been preempted on Wednesday following comments Kimmel made on the show in response to the shooting death of conservative activist Charlie Kirk.
Miles Mykkanen has come a long way since his musical theater dreams shifted to opera at the Juilliard School at Lincoln Center.
Saturday's rally was led by artists and comedians who targeted President Trump and called on corporations and the community to stand up for free speech.
British artist Morrissey has canceled two New England concerts, including Saturday's in Boston, after he received a death threat.
New York is looking to jump-start an offense that struggled mightily in last week's loss to the Chiefs.
Brondello led the Liberty to its first WNBA championship in 2024, but injuries this season led to first-round playoffs ouster.
The first day of competition between Team USA and Team Europe on the famed Black Course is on Thursday, but practice rounds began Monday.
Rookie running back scores another touchdown, finishes with 121 yards from scrimmage in 22-9 loss on Sunday night.
Ben Rice's tiebreaking grand slam in the top of the 10th inning lifted the New York Yankees to a 7-1 victory over the Baltimore Orioles on Sunday, keeping the pressure on first-place Toronto in the AL East.
As the U.S. approaches its 250th birthday, locals are fighting to preserve the city's only museum on an active military installation.
Christopher Burke estimates he's covered almost the entire western half of the borough, and is more than halfway through.
Neighbors in Queens are baffled by the sudden disappearance of their quirky local landmark.
New York City expects the World's Fair monument to reopen for limited tours by the end of 2026.
Decades later, many members of the Gerritsen Beach Volunteer Fire Department continue to face health consequences from their service.
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.
CBS News New York's Tony Sadiku has a look at the forecast.
President Trump spoke at the U.N. General Assembly Tuesday. Protesters gathered outside, disrupting traffic. And the Secret Service says it disrupted a potential threat to New York City's telecommunications system. CBS News New York's Alice Gainer, Natalie Duddridge and Jennifer Bisram have team coverage.
Dr. Mena Mirhom, Assistant professor of psychiatry at Columbia University Medical Center joins CBS New York to discuss the announcement.
Alex Hamerstone, advisory solutions director at TrustedSec joins CBS New York to discuss.
The Secret Service has disrupted a sprawling telecommunications network in the New York tri-state area that investigators say posed a serious potential disruption to New York's telecom systems and a possible threat to the United Nations General Assembly meetings this week. CBS News New York's Elijah Westbrook reports.
