Meet 2 of the candidates vying to be next mayor of Jersey City
Seven candidates are running for mayor of Jersey City, the second largest municipality in the Garden State.
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Seven candidates are running for mayor of Jersey City, the second largest municipality in the Garden State.
With Election Day a little more than three weeks away, a recent poll shows Latinos are projected to make up a sizeable percentage of eligible voters citywide.
To Mamdani, the case has become a litmus test in the campaign -- one that weighs directly on the ability of the next mayor to stand up to President Trump.
With just 26 days left until New York City's mayoral election, former Gov. Andrew Cuomo's campaign is feeling confident after the new poll.
Cuomo went before the movers and shakers of the city's business community at a forum with a proposal that he says is just plain common sense.
The mayor is asking the Landmarks Preservation Commission to hold a public hearing to make the statues public landmarks, which means they can't be torn down.
The debate will be held from 7 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at the New Brunswick Performing Arts Center in New Brunswick.
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.
The former governor also called into question why Mamdani maintains dual citizenship with Uganda, where he was born.
The mayor of New York City from 1994 until 2001 endorsed Republican Curtis Sliwa for the same position in the upcoming 2025 election.
Eric Adams' term as New York City mayor will officially end in 2026, sparking a debate about what his legacy will be and if there was more to the decision.
NYC mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani says, if elected, he plans to end the city's Gifted and Talented program for the youngest learners.
A Suffolk University CityView Poll of 500 voters last week found affordability is what they care most about, followed by crime, the economy and housing.
With just 35 days to go until Election Day, the Queens assemblyman and the former governor are looking to capitalize on the mayor's exit from the race.
With NYC Mayor Eric Adams ending his bid for a second term, voters have 36 days left to choose from three other top candidates.
Adams on Sunday blamed "unfortunate events" surrounding his federal case as a main reason for not continuing his campaign.
New York City Mayor Eric Adams is dropping his bid for reelection, setting up a three-way race between Zohran Mamdani, Andrew Cuomo and Curtis Sliwa.
Adams' announcement makes it a three-way race between Democrat frontrunner Zohran Mamdani, former Gov. Andrew Cuomo and Republican Curtis Sliwa.
Voters in the New York City mayor's race are bound to experience some confusion in November when they go to fill out their ballot.
Zohran Mamdani, Andrew Cuomo and Curtis Sliwa all issued statements after NYC Mayor Eric Adams dropped out of the race.
Netanyahu's speech became a campaign opportunity to either highlight support or enumerate differences.
A new poll has the candidates in the New Jersey governor's race in a dead heat. Now, Democratic nominee Mikie Sherrill is defending her record at Annapolis, where she graduated. CBS News New York's Dick Brennan reports.
With the New Jersey governor's race neck and neck, newly released documents reveal Democrat Mikie Sherrill was part of a cheating scandal during her military career. CBS News New York's Christine Sloan explains how the scandal could impact the election.
Sanjay Samuel,13, was fatally shot in Queens as he walked to school. His family is demanding police find the killer.
Republican gubernatorial nominee Jack Ciattarelli was endorsed Tuesday was one of New Jersey's largest police unions.
The Albany budget battle that could test whether New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani has to raise property taxes began Tuesday with the state Senate and Assembly unveiling their initial wish lists.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Tuesday that it would be the "most intense day" of strikes against Iran so far.
The escalating war in Iran is having a serious impact on gas prices. However, there may be hope on the horizon.
At a Miami-area news conference Monday, President Trump said he expects the war in Iran to end "very soon," but also called it "the beginning of building a new country."
Live Nation, the parent company of Ticketmaster, has reached a deal with the Department of Justice as part of a high-stakes antitrust trial.
The preliminary U.S. intelligence assessment suggests that the U.S. is "likely" responsible for the bombing of the girls' school in Iran on Feb. 28.
Hundreds marched along Fifth Avenue in Manhattan on Sunday, calling for liberation in Iran while standing in solidarity with its people.
In a phone interview with CBS News, President Trump dismissed threats from Iran's top national-security official, who posted on social media that Mr. Trump must "pay the price" for the strikes on Iran.
President Trump on Saturday told reporters, without citing evidence, that he believes a deadly strike on a girls' primary school in southern Iran last weekend was "done by Iran."
One person was killed and at least 10 others were injured in a chain-reaction crash involving an FDNY truck and three other vehicles in Brooklyn on Tuesday night.
New York City's minimum wage could climb to $30 per hour in the coming years. The proposal in the City Council stands to benefit of a lot of people, but there has also been significant pushback.
The Albany budget battle that could test whether New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani has to raise property taxes began Tuesday with the state Senate and Assembly unveiling their initial wish lists.
A Brooklyn man is facing multiple charges for allegedly pushing two people onto subway tracks on the Upper East Side Sunday.
The Jets are set to acquire quarterback Geno Smith and a seventh-round draft pick from the Raiders.
Thunderstorms are expected in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut this weekend after severe weather hit the Midwest.
Periods of rain will move through the New York area Thursday, but spring temperatures are on the way for the weekend.
Snow and rain will make for messy morning and evening commutes for New Yorkers on Tuesday. It's a First Alert Weather Day.
The Tri-State Area's weekend is looking like a tale of two seasons with both snow and sunshine.
Another round of snow is impacting the Tri-State Area Wednesday, just after a major blizzard dumped more than 2 feet of snow in some parts of New York and New Jersey.
New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill, on the job for a little over a month, called for major cuts during her first budget address Tuesday.
The Jets are set to acquire quarterback Geno Smith and a seventh-round draft pick from the Raiders.
Thunderstorms are expected in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut this weekend after severe weather hit the Midwest.
While the money promised by Gov. Mikie Sherrill will help Phillipsburg make sinkhole repairs, it won't be enough to get everyone back in their homes.
The suspect allegedly used Google Translate to threaten to shoot a cashier at Mi Rinconcito Ecuatoriano in Newark.
A Long Island mother accused of driving while impaired in a 2024 wrong-way crash that killed her son 9-year-old son on the Southern State Parkway has been found not competent to stand trial, the Suffolk County DA's office confirmed Tuesday.
A three-alarm fire was reported Tuesday morning at West Side Elementary School in Laurel Hollow on Long Island.
Data shows a massive increase in pump-and-dump schemes over the last year. Two traders from New York say it cost them tens of thousands of dollars.
Virtual reality is helping some veterans on Long Island travel the world again without leaving their nursing home.
Many of these Long Islanders believe their section of New York's shoreline is shrinking because of the brutal winter.
New York City's minimum wage could climb to $30 per hour in the coming years. The proposal in the City Council stands to benefit of a lot of people, but there has also been significant pushback.
New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill, on the job for a little over a month, called for major cuts during her first budget address Tuesday.
The Albany budget battle that could test whether New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani has to raise property taxes began Tuesday with the state Senate and Assembly unveiling their initial wish lists.
Carl Schurz Park near Gracie Mansion was evacuated Tuesday as police investigated a suspicious package. It comes after two teens were arrested for an attempted "an act of ISIS-inspired terrorism."
More than 1,000 new seats for New York City's 3-K program were announced Tuesday by Mayor Zohran Mamdani.
A new study shows toxic forever chemicals known as PFAS may be entering the food chain on Long Island through contaminated soil, water and air.
Erik Lochtefeld is back to acting and marathon training after a glioblastoma diagnosis and complex surgery at NYU Langone.
HHS Secretary RFK Jr. wants the popular coffee chains to prove their surgery drinks are safe for teens and suggested the Trump administration could place limits on your cup of coffee.
Failed contract agreements between Mount Sinai and Anthem have caused thousands of New York patients to lose in-network care.
New York Attorney General Letitia James' office has ordered NYU Langone Health to resume its Transgender Youth Health Program.
A woman was arrested on Sunday for firing multiple shots at the Beverly Hills home of Rihanna, Los Angeles Police Department officials say.
Actress Daryl Hannah explains why the depiction of herself in the FX miniseries "Love Story" is unacceptable in an op-ed in Friday's New York Times.
Justin Timberlake is suing Sag Harbor to prevent the release of bodycam video of his 2024 arrest for driving while intoxicated on Long Island.
Brian Anthony Moreland is a Tony Award-nominated producer who has worked on numerous hit shows and joins a short list of Black producers working on Broadway.
Pokémon fans across New York City waited in live for special events marking the franchise's 30th anniversary.
Mathew Barzal scored in overtime to cap the Islanders' rally from a three-goal deficit for a 4-3 win over the Blues on Tuesday night.
Jalen Duren scored 26 points, Cade Cunningham had 21 points and 15 assists, and the Pistons hammered the Nets 138-100 on Tuesday night.
Alexis Lafreniere got his second career hat trick and Jonathan Quick stopped 21 shots as the Rangers defeated the Flames 4-0 on Tuesday night.
The Jets are set to acquire quarterback Geno Smith and a seventh-round draft pick from the Raiders.
Mika Zibanejad had two goals and an assist, and the New York Rangers scored on three power plays in a 6-2 win over the Philadelphia Flyers on Monday night.
Neighbors and local businesses in Long Island City, Queens, say rental trucks parked on streets are impacting daily operations.
Erik Lochtefeld is back to acting and marathon training after a glioblastoma diagnosis and complex surgery at NYU Langone.
Manhattan historians recently discovered a link to the Underground Railroad at the Merchant's House Museum.
The National Dance Institute in Harlem hosts a special camp twice a year to bring together dancers with and without special needs for a dance camp, proving anyone can take center stage.
Could New York City's harsh winter weather end up curbing the number of rats? Here's why experts are saying don't count on it.
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.
Firefighters are working to extinguish a five-alarm fire that broke out at an industrial building overnight in Brooklyn. CBS News New York's Elijah Westbrook reports.
CBS News New York's Lonnie Quinn says the severe weather is possible in and around New York City starting in the late afternoon. The high temperature for the day will approach 70.
With warm weather now in the region, the gate at Ramon Aponte Park on West 47th Street remains closed. CBS News New York's Naveen Dhaliwal spoke to frustrated parents.
CBS News New York's Dick Brennan has the latest on the war in the Middle East.
The crash happened in the Gravesend section at around 6:45 p.m. on Tuesday and involved four vehicles. CBS News New York's Allen Devlin has the latest on this developing story.
