Bobby Valentine Taking On Caroline Simmons In Intriguing Stamford Mayoral Race

He led the Mets to the World Series, and now he wants to lead his hometown of Stamford.

• Oct 13, 2021

White House Planning For COVID-19 Vaccine To Be Administered To Young Children Starting In November

There is an effort underway start vaccinating young children as early as next month.

• Oct 13, 2021

New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy, Republican Challenger Jack Ciattarelli Trade Jabs In Last Debate Before Election Day

The incumbent Murphy is defending his handling of the outbreak over the last 20 months, but some say his strict COVID policies are also on the ballot Nov. 2.

• Oct 12, 2021

Mayoral Hopefuls Sliwa, Adams Come Out Against De Blasio's Plan To Overhaul NYC's Gifted And Talented Program

Mayor Bill de Blasio plans to overhaul the city's Gifted and Talented program, citing that it exacerbates segregation. But there is growing opposition.

• Oct 12, 2021

Marist College Poll: Kathy Hochul Off To Fast Start In New York Gubernatorial Race

She has only been governor for two months, but already Kathy Hochul is winning over the hearts and minds of New Yorkers.

• Oct 12, 2021

Monmouth County, N.J. Officials Give CBS2 Tutorial On How Early In-Person Voting Will Work

Tuesday is the deadline to register to vote in New Jersey, and the state is rolling out the details for early in-person voting. It's a new option for voters.

• Oct 12, 2021

Reminder: Tuesday Is Deadline To Register To Vote In N.J.

Next month is the general election for governor and other races.

• Oct 12, 2021

Mayoral Candidates, Gov. Hochul, Others Grapple With How To End The Violence On New York City Streets

On Monday, CBS2's Marcia Kramer demanded answers from elected officials at the Columbus Day Parade, and has more on what they said they will do to combat the problem.

• Oct 11, 2021

Lawmakers Push Default Threat Into December

Senate Democrats still don't like the idea of using the budget maneuver to raise the debt limit.

• Oct 9, 2021

Vice President Kamala Harris Visits Garden State

Harris arrived this morning at Newark Liberty International Airport. Gov. Phil Murphy and his wife Tammy were there to greet her. 

• Oct 9, 2021

Mayor De Blasio Mulling COVID-19 Vaccine Mandate For NYPD, FDNY, Department Of Correction

As CBS2's Political Reporter Marcia Kramer reports, the mayor is now looking to expand the mandate that forced educators to get shots or lose their jobs.

• Oct 8, 2021

Teens, 13 And 16, Shot Inside Harlem Restaurant; City Council Calls On Albany To Help Address Gun Violence

Police said it all happened inside a Mama's Fried Chicken in Harlem at around 8:45 p.m. on Wednesday.

• Oct 8, 2021

Department Of Investigation Report Says Mayor De Blasio Misused His Security Detail As 'Concierge Service'

The report found he used his security detail to run errands, ferry his children, friends and staffers and run daily security checks on his Brooklyn rental property.

• Oct 7, 2021

Sources: Before Cuomo's Scandals Unraveled, Then-Lt. Gov. Hochul Was In Talks To Join The Biden Administration

Back in January, Cuomo staffers told Hochul, she was being dropped from the ticket for the next election, sources said.

• Oct 7, 2021

Facing Vaccine Mandate Deadline, Home Health Care Workers Union Hoping New York State Grants More Time

Tens of thousands of home health care workers could lose their jobs Friday, if they don't get at least partially vaccinated by the end of Thursday.

• Oct 7, 2021

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