Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Launches Effort To Increase Census Participation In Queens, The Bronx
She says New York City has only about a 50% return rate on Census forms and that could have big consequences.
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She says New York City has only about a 50% return rate on Census forms and that could have big consequences.
The Port Authority is asking the federal government for $2 billion to build an AirTrain that will connect Midtown NYC to La Guardia Airport.
"This issue is not about one incident. It is cultural," said Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y. She called it a culture "of accepting a violence and violent language against women, an entire structure of power that supports that."
In a series of tweets, Ocasio-Cortez rejected Yoho's remarks, saying he hadn't mentioned her name or specified what he was apologizing for.
The final tally for New York's Congressional primaries may not be known for weeks, but one thing is certain: there will be a sea change in the delegation's priorities.
We are still awaiting results in several other races.
It has been a contentious primary battle in New York's 14th Congressional District, as freshman Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez looks to win her party's nomination.
Protesters argue the proposal could lead to some riders being unfairly targeted and the money should be spent on improving service instead.
Gov. Andrew Cuomo has called for the hiring to crack down on fare beaters and improve public safety.
2020 presidential candidate Bernie Sanders held a rally in Queens Saturday, getting the support of Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez.
President Trump is doubling down despite criticism for claiming Democrats are disloyal to Israel and lashing out against the so-called "Squad" of congress members, including Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez.
The U.S. Attorney's Office in Cleveland says 41-year-old Timothy Ireland of Toledo was charged Friday with making interstate threats.
The House of Representatives voted this week to approve a non-binding resolution that opposes the boycott movement against Israel.
Gretna Police Officer Charlie Rispoli, a 14-year veteran, called the former bartender a "vile idiot" who "needs a round… and I don't mean the kind that she used to serve."
According to NYU research, cities with more of a certain kind of racist tweets reported more actual hate crimes related to race, ethnicity, and national origin.
Congresswomen Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Ilhan Omar, Ayanna Pressley and Rashida Tlaib sit down with Gayle King on "CBS This Morning."
During a cabinet meeting, President Donald Trump continued to defend his remarks, saying if the congresswomen decide to leave the U.S. they can go "wherever they want."
President Trump said on Twitter Sunday that "'Progressive' Democratic Congresswomen" should "go back" to their countries — even though three of the four lawmakers he was seemingly referring to were born in the U.S. and all are American citizens.
Queens Democrats pick a district attorney candidate tomorrow in a race that's taken on national significance.
The post by Ocasio-Cortez likening the Mexican border crisis to concentration camps triggered an avalanche of criticism on both sides of the political aisle.
Sources tell CBS2 the 24-year-old suspect entered the building on 37th Avenue in Jackson Heights around 4:40 p.m. and was discharging a fire extinguisher when officers arrived.
Lears discusses her new documentary "Knock Down The House" and the rise of AOC.
Bronx and Queens congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez says she's quitting Facebook.
Senators voted 57-0 against a procedural motion to take up the nonbinding resolution, which called for the U.S. to shift away from fossil fuels such as oil and coal
A poll by Siena College reveals who New Yorkers blame for Amazon's decision to not open a new headquarters in Queens.
