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More than two dozen young adults were arrested in Rockland County, charged with illegally selling prescription drugs. It is a real education for a community that prides itself on teaching young people about the dangers of drugs. For a year, the Rockland Narcotics Task Force made undercover buys of prescription drugs – everything from the anti-depressant Xanax to the powerful painkiller OxyContin. Full Story »

Details continue to surface about the night Tiger Woods smashed his car into a tree, starting a chain of shameful events that have yet to end. New audio recordings of witnesses, obtained by CBS 2, and Woods' neighbors are talking, even if he, his wife, and some of the women alleged to be his mistresses aren't. Full Story »

The bill may be dead in New York, but the fight to legalize same-sex marriage is far from over. Up next, New Jersey will consider the measure. A day after New York lawmakers voted down a measure to legalize gay marriage -- hundreds voiced their frustration ... and anger. Full Story »

With rising debt and unemployment the majority of holiday gift-buyers say they'll spend less this year. But you can still have both a merry and thrifty holiday if you know where and how to shop. Many stores offer unique and affordable gift ideas for less than $10. They may look like expensive gifts but believe it or not they aren't. Full Story »

Mark Sanchez threw a go-ahead touchdown pass to Braylon Edwards before hurting his right knee, and the New York Jets' stingy defense finished the job in a 19-13 win over the Buffalo Bills on Thursday night. Sanchez went 7 of 15 for 104 yards and a 13-yard scoring strike to Edwards that put the Jets up 16-10 late in the first half. But the rookie first-round pick was knocked out of the game when ... Full Story »

It was one of the best games the New York Islanders have played this season, especially for Matt Moulson. Moulson scored three goals and the Islanders snapped the Atlanta Thrashers' four-game winning streak with a 4-1 victory on Thursday night. Moulson, who has a team-leading 14 goals and is tied with rookie John Tavares with a club-best 22 points, finished his first NHL hat trick at 13:09 of ... Full Story »

Will the feds try John "Junior" Gotti a fifth time? There may not be a willingness at the highest branches of law enforcement to try again. That's just part of what CBS 2 HD found out in Part II of our exclusive one-on-one interview with Gotti. We also learned what he will do if he can put the trials behind him and how his father raised him to be a mob prince. Read Part I Of Pablo's Exclusive ... Full Story »

The husband of an accused drunk driver is making a plea for mercy Thursday night. In an exclusive interview, the husband of Carmen Huertas defends his own decision to take their infant son out of the car before the fatal crash that killed an 11-year-old girl. He tells CBS 2 that it was all a terrible accident, not a crime. "They're putting her out there to be a monster," Huertas' husband ... Full Story »

Despite the fact that the head of the Secret Service said the couple who crashed the White House State Dinner never posed any threat to President Obama, three members of the unit were punished Thursday. Congressman Peter King (R-N.Y.), the ranking minority member of the committee, also wants to subpoena White House Social Secretary Desiree Rogers, accusing the White House of "stonewalling" in ... Full Story »

A new study out Thursday says we talk to our kids about drugs, alcohol and sex, but rarely do we mention dating abuse -- which 1 in 3 teenagers has suffered. Not recognizing the signs can be a deadly mistake. Full Story »

It's called "sexting" and it's all the rage. "X"-rated pictures and videos sent among young school-age friends -- private intimate moments shared by cell phone or online. Some teens call it innocent flirting, but in a poll out Thursday sexting victims say they are humiliated. Full Story »

It's not easy to find the perfect holiday gift for everyone on your shopping list. Here are some suggestions – with everything you need from great budget gifts and adorable stocking stuffers to elegant last-minute surprises – and all for under $30. It's the yearly Christmas quandary: what do you get for the babysitter, your cousin or boss? This year, retailers are really breaking the gift mold ... Full Story »

With the economy suffering, charitable donations are down, and as the holidays approach, those most in need with have to make do with less. But at one foster care agency in Queens, it will be a plentiful Christmas, with an abundance of donated toys. Santa's elves weren't at work, but with stacks of games and piles of toys to wrap, it looks like a very happy holiday at the Forestdale Foster Care ... Full Story »

In New York City, the decline in unemployment claims has provided a glimmer of hope for economic recovery. The city's independent budget office said the financial sector has particularly turned around. It projects Wall Street profits of $59 billion this calendar year. But as CBS 2 learned, unemployment is not just numbers. It has faces and names. Full Story »

A Morris County family is heartbroken after their puppy was shot and killed with a pellet gun. The family said no one ever complained about their dog. That's why they say the crime is such a shock. Debbie Ambrose said her shepherd-mix Ellie was like a member of the family. Full Story »

John "Junior" Gotti is enjoying his first day of freedom after 16 months in jail. On his first full day home, John A. Gotti went Christmas shopping at Toys 'R' Us with sister Victoria. Later, he talked about some harsh realities. In an exclusive interview with CBS 2, Gotti opens up about how his father's presence seduced him into the mob, what he tells his children to keep them from falling into ... Full Story »

A southern New Jersey jury has cleared a 48-year-old Millville man who was charged in the 1979 slaying of his half-brother. After a five-week trial, the jury deliberated for only three hours Wednesday before pronouncing John Pompper not guilty of first-degree murder. Prosecutors claimed Pompper strangled 23-year-old James Evans Ridgeway of Vineland after an argument. Ridgeway's body was found in ... Full Story »

The New York Senate vote knocking down gay marriage was a rare moment in Albany when the outcome of a vote wasn't known before the measure went to the floor. In New York's Legislature, powerful majority parties tightly control all legislation, usually only allowing a bill to make it to a full vote after closed-door sessions guarantee the outcome. In some cases, the inevitable result is even ... Full Story »

These days, more than half of all marriages in the U.S. end in divorce, and while Tiger Woods apologized for his transgressions some are wondering whether he'll beat the odds and save his relationship. Many people CBS 2 HD spoke to Wednesday seemed to think the world's most recognized athlete and wife Elin Nordegren would be better served staying together, even though she stands to live ... Full Story »

New York City police say a minister has been arrested on charges of raping a teenage relative. The Rev. Dr. Phillip Charles Joubert Sr. was charged last month after the victim came forward to police. He pleaded not guilty last week in a Queens court on first-degree rape and other charges and was held without bail. His lawyer has no comment. Full Story »

Authorities say 21 people have been charged in a drug trafficking ring that brought cocaine from New York City and sold it in the Rochester and Finger Lakes regions. Attorney General Andrew Cuomo says they've been indicted on felony charges that they transported the drug from the Bronx to Monroe, Cayuga, Ontario and Seneca counties. Full Story »

The long-troubled New York City Off-Track Betting Corp. says it plans bankruptcy action, and is threatening to close unless the state Legislature changes racing laws to help it become profitable. In a release Thursday, the corporation blamed the New York Legislature's requirement that much of the betting handle is divided immediately to the racing industry, the state and other mandated funds ... Full Story »

U.S. Sen. Charles Schumer is pushing New York transportation officials to use $1 million in already-secured funds to finally start the expansion of an often-congested upstate highway. In letter sent Thursday to state transportation officials, the New York Democrat demands that the funds be used for their intended purpose: studying and designing the widening of a 37-mile stretch of Route 17 to ... Full Story »

A lawyer for a New York woman who has denied having an affair with Tiger Woods has canceled a news conference that had been scheduled for Thursday in Los Angeles. Attorney Gloria Allred's office says in a statement that the news conference has been canceled due to unforeseen circumstances. The statement does not elaborate on the circumstances. Allred earlier had planned to make a statement about ... Full Story »

Federal authorities expect to file more charges in an alleged terror plot against New York City. Assistant U.S. Attorney Jeffrey Knox told a judge on Thursday that the charges would be contained in a new indictment against Colorado airport driver Najibullah Zazi. Full Story »