Gillibrand Re-Elected To U.S. Senate, Routs Republican Long
When Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand was projected the winner Tuesday night, the crowd went wild at New York Democratic headquarters, with many putting their thumbs up and saying, "Yes! Yes!"
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When Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand was projected the winner Tuesday night, the crowd went wild at New York Democratic headquarters, with many putting their thumbs up and saying, "Yes! Yes!"
The tunnel had been closed to regular traffic since before Superstorm Sandy struck last week.
A Centereach, Long Island, man died Tuesday morning, cutting trees in the aftermath of Superstorm Sandy.
Problems erupted at a handful of New York City polling places Tuesday, including a Lower Manhattan site that ran out of ballots, and reports of crowding at some sites in Brooklyn that attracted the attention of a city lawmaker.
President Barack Obama has won the 29 electoral votes commanded by the state of New York, CBS News has projected.
With a nor'easter forecast to sock coastal communities especially hard, the Brick Township Office of Emergency Management has issued a mandatory evacuation for all residents in low-lying waterfront areas of town.
County results and exit polling showed Murphy with 65 percent of the vote, compared with 34 percent for McMahon.
Earlier, both the express and local lanes of the turnpike were shut down in both directions around 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, just west of the George Washington Bridge.
CBS News has projected that President Barack Obama is the winner in New Jersey.
The New York Public Library canceled its annual black tie fundraiser Friday and instead brought the food to a partially flooded catering hall in New Dorp to feed residents who still do not have power.
CBS News has projected that President Barack Obama has won the state of Connecticut.
The community has set up a command center in St. Francis de Sales Church.
Superstorm Sandy left so much destruction along the Jersey Shore, for many, life may never be the same again. Some storm victims are desperate to get a hold of precious family memories, but haven't been able to get back home.
The Nassau County, Long Island, community of Bayville remained devastated by Superstorm Sandy this week, but the mayor said the damage could have been far worse.
Tuesday was day eight for many living without power. Those lucky enough to have generators used them sparingly while others were boiling water to try and stay warm.
