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A senior White House official says President Donald Trump is eager to begin facilitating a peace deal and hoping to bring the Israelis and Palestinians together sometime soon.
The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey said it has a plan to make sure huge traffic jams will not happen again for the upcoming holiday weekend.
Government attorneys are pushing back against U.S. Sen. Robert Menendez (D-N.J.)'s attempts to have his corruption indictment thrown out.
Comptroller Scott Stringer said growth in the New York City economy is slowing, and said there is "turbulence ahead."
The question of who will pay for a huge new Port Authority Bus Terminal is coming down to an interstate fight.
New Jersey lawmakers are set to vote on legislation sought by Gov. Chris Christie to help curb the state's opioid crisis.
Democrats argue that an independent investigation is the best way to get answers about the Trump administration's ties to Russia. But Republican leaders continue to refuse to consider this option and say the three congressional investigations underway are enough.
Child advocates in New York state are attempting to overturn a law that allows children as young as 14 years old to wed.
The de Blasio administration is spending $136 million to renovate an area of Sunset Park, Brooklyn into a 21st-century incubator for media and garment industry jobs.
Cuomo on Tuesday approved a measure forbidding the city from placing any fees on disposable shopping bags until at least next year.
Mayor Bill de Blasio was fielding criticism Tuesday after avoiding hot-button topics such as the homeless crisis in his annual State of the City speech the night before.
Sources tell CBS News the president and governor had a serious talk about how the White House is not working.
"The White House is a remarkable and historic site and we are excited to share its beauty and history," said Melania Trump. "I am committed to the restoration and preservation of our Nation's most recognizable landmark."
The first daughter posted the picture on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook with the message, "A great discussion with two world leaders about the importance of women having a seat at the table!''
National Security Adviser Michael Flynn resigned late Monday night after reports that he misled Trump administration officials about his contacts with the Russian ambassador to the U.S.
