Hamas, Israel moving closer to ceasefire agreement
An agreement would reportedly include the release of dozens of hostages. CBS News New York's Lisa Rozner has the latest developments.
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An agreement would reportedly include the release of dozens of hostages. CBS News New York's Lisa Rozner has the latest developments.
President Biden says Hamas is "backing away" from a cease-fire proposal as Palestinian officials accuse Israel of bombing a school in Gaza.
Secretary of State Antony Blinken said the U.S. "will not support" an Israeli military operation in the southern city of Rafah without a "credible plan to protect civilians."
In Israel for his 7th visit during the war in Gaza, Antony Blinken conveys "cautious optimism" to hostage families that a deal could be reached.
There is a push to broker a deal in the Israel-Hamas war. Secretary of State Antony Blinken is in the region, hoping to get Hamas to release hostages and Israel to agree to a ceasefire. CBS New York's Dick Brennan reports.
Israel's leader says he'll fight any U.S. sanctions against his forces stemming from alleged pre-Gaza war human rights violations.
The visit came as migrants are crossing the border in record numbers and Congress has been unable to reach a consensus on funding border security.
Israel pounded targets in the southern Gaza Strip, intensifying a renewed offensive after a weeklong truce with Hamas and giving rise to renewed concerns about civilian casualties.
The announcement comes as Secretary of State Antony Blinken heads back to Israel. The hope is more American hostages will be released. CBS New York's Lisa Rozner reports.
This was Secretary of State Antony Blinken's first visit to the West Bank since the Oct. 7 terrorist attack in Gaza.
Secretary of State Antony Blinken visited with Arab leaders Sunday as Israeli officials say a humanitarian pause in Gaza will not be possible unless more than 240 hostages are released. Cristian Benavides reports for CBS New York. Read more: https://cbsn.ws/49h5ZZj
Secretary of State Antony Blinken remains in the Middle East, meeting with leaders from Egypt and Jordan. This comes as Israel Defense Forces have escalated attacks inside Gaza. A warning that some of the images in this video are disturbing. Cristian Benavides reports for CBS New York. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/40qp4nS
During his third trip to Israel since the conflict with Hamas started a month ago, Secretary of State Antony Blinken urged Israel to ensure more humanitarian aid gets to Gaza.
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken was back in Israel on Friday delivering a message to the prime minister. It comes as Israeli military activity continued in the Gaza Strip. Erica Brown reports for CBS New York. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/40qp4nS
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken arrived in New York City for the hearing, as family members of those being held hostage by Hamas gather outside to plead for their safe return. CBS New York's Christina Fan is live with the very latest.
More humanitarian aid arrived Sunday at the Gaza border with Egypt. CBS New York's Tina Kraus reports.
"We are concerned at the possibility of Iranian proxies, escalating their attacks against our own personnel," Blinken said on "Face the Nation."
Two U.S. hostages, a mother and a daughter from suburban Chicago, were released by the Hamas militant group on Friday, officials announced. The freed hostages were identified as Judith and Natalie Raanan, according to a spokesperson for the Israeli prime minister's office. Secretary of State Antony Blinken took questions from reporters at the State Department about the hostage release. Following the briefing, CBS News correspondent Christina Ruffini had more on efforts to release other hostages.
Organizers called Mayor Eric Adams' prayer vigil in Midtown earlier Monday an event of unity and of mourning.
The attack has killed at least 700 people in Israel so far, with hundreds more injured and an unknown number of people taken hostage by Hamas.
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken wrapped up a two-day trip to Beijing, saying the United States has no illusions about the challenges of managing its relationship with China. The comments follow Blinken's high-stakes meeting with China's president. Skyler Henry reports for CBS2. Read more: https://cbsn.ws/3JmhK55
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken met with Chinese President Xi Jinping on Monday in Beijing. The meeting comes amid growing tension with China, which has made a series of "provocative" actions recently, according to the Pentagon. Margaret Brennan reports from Beijing.
The top U.S. diplomat capped 2 days of meetings in Beijing by sitting down with China's leader, as both countries work to pull relations back from a "low point."
Secretary of State Antony Blinken arrived in Beijing on Sunday for two days of talks. It's the first United States diplomatic mission there in five years. "Face the Nation" host Margaret Brennan is traveling with them. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/3PjNmwf
Antony Blinken is the highest-level American official to visit China since President Biden took office and the first secretary of state in five years to make the trip.
A Hunter College professor has been placed on leave pending the outcome of an investigation into offensive comments she made during a Zoom meeting.
The Buffalo Sabres beat the New Jersey Devils 2-1 on Wednesday night in the NHL's return to action.
Harvey Weinstein has hired Luigi Mangione's and Sean "Diddy" Combs' lawyers to represent him at his third New York rape trial.
CC Sabathia's No. 52 will be retired on Sept. 26 by the New York Yankees.
A Jewish congregation in Brooklyn is fighting to save their historic house of worship.
A Hunter College professor has been placed on leave pending the outcome of an investigation into offensive comments she made during a Zoom meeting.
Harvey Weinstein has hired Luigi Mangione's and Sean "Diddy" Combs' lawyers to represent him at his third New York rape trial.
A Jewish congregation in Brooklyn is fighting to save their historic house of worship.
The MTA is accusing the federal government of withholding nearly $60 million for Phase 2 of the Second Avenue subway.
Harlem's Lafayette Theatre is believed to be the first major New York City theater to desegregate, just a year after its opening.
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.
Pet owners should be extra cautious with their pets during and after the major winter snowstorm impacting the New York and New Jersey area.
Double-digit snow totals have been reported across New York, New Jersey and Connecticut as a major blizzard begins to wind down.
The storm has started to wrap up in New York City, New Jersey and beyond, with impressive snow totals left in its wake.
A blizzard warning has been issued for New York City and the surrounding area as a major snowstorm develops along the coast.
New Jersey is facing a lawsuit over a recent directive limiting immigration operations in state-controlled buildings.
New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill commended the state's response to the major blizzard, but she said they aren't out of the woods yet.
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.
The Long Island Rail Road, NJ Transit and other commuter rails are running Tuesday but with modified schedules after a major snowstorm hit the Tri-State Area.
NJ Transit will be back in action on Monday afternoon, with limited service beginning to ramp up after 4 p.m.
Dozens of people were displaced and three suffered minor injuries after a fire at a West Babylon, Long Island apartment complex.
Long Island grandfather's Seth Bykofsky's #1 fight since January has been to keep his custom license plate, which reads "PB4WEGO."
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.
The Long Island Rail Road, NJ Transit and other commuter rails are running Tuesday but with modified schedules after a major snowstorm hit the Tri-State Area.
Pet owners should be extra cautious with their pets during and after the major winter snowstorm impacting the New York and New Jersey area.
More than 500,000 New Yorkers live in housing provided by NYCHA. It's the largest public housing authority in the nation, and a landlord consistently deemed one of the worst by the public advocate.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani declined Wednesday to say whether he agreed with NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch on whether or not people who hurled snowballs at police officers in Washington Square Park Monday should face charges.
New York City Council Speaker Julie Menin and Councilmember Yusef Salaam introduced a series of bills aimed at combating hate crimes Wednesday.
Minnesota congresswoman Ilhan Omar and President Trump had multiple tense exchanges during Tuesday night's State of the Union, as the Democratic lawmaker accused him of lying about fraud in the state and "killing Americans" with his immigration policies.
President Trump defended his first year back in office in his 2026 State of the Union address, touting his record on immigration, the economy, tariffs and more.
For the first time in 30 years, the Food and Drug Administration has approved a new treatment for an inoperable type of pancreatic cancer.
NYSNA has reached a tentative contract agreement with NewYork-Presbyterian, signaling a potential end to the longest nurses strike in New York City history.
NYSNA ratified contracts with Montefiore and Mount Sinai, clearing the way for nurses to return to work Saturday after walking off one month ago.
The longest and largest nurses strike in New York City history is set to end after over three weeks as NYSNA says it has a tentative agreement.
Mount Sinai Health System and Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield failed to reach a contract agreement by Dec. 31, which means about 9,000 physicians are no longer considered in-network.
Harvey Weinstein has hired Luigi Mangione's and Sean "Diddy" Combs' lawyers to represent him at his third New York rape trial.
Harlem's Lafayette Theatre is believed to be the first major New York City theater to desegregate, just a year after its opening.
Nick Reiner, 32, was charged with two counts of murder in the killing of his parents, Rob Reiner and Michele Singer Reiner.
"Jersey Shore" star Nicole "Snooki" Polizzi said in a TikTok video that her results at a post-op appointment for a cone biopsy showed stage 1 cervical cancer.
In April 2025, Eric Dane announced he had been diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, or ALS.
The Buffalo Sabres beat the New Jersey Devils 2-1 on Wednesday night in the NHL's return to action.
CC Sabathia's No. 52 will be retired on Sept. 26 by the New York Yankees.
The Cavaliers pulled away in the second half for a 109-94 victory over the Knicks on Tuesday night.
The Mavericks beat the Nets 123-114 on Tuesday night after both teams arrived in New York earlier in the day.
Karl-Anthony Towns had 28 points and 11 rebounds for his NBA-leading 39th double-double and the Knicks outlasted the sliding Bulls 105-99 on Sunday night.
A Jewish congregation in Brooklyn is fighting to save their historic house of worship.
Harlem's Lafayette Theatre is believed to be the first major New York City theater to desegregate, just a year after its opening.
Multiple rezonings in Queens are paving the way for tens of thousands of new units, but some residents worry about how it could affect their communities.
Residents and skate advocates clash over a proposed Mount Prospect Park skate facility, as city officials promise an updated design this spring.
A Brooklyn community is fighting to turn a forgotten landmark into a heritage center.
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.
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The New Jersey Devils celebrated Jack Hughes for his golden Olympic goal Wednesday. Although the Devils ended up falling to the Sabres, as CBS News New York's Adi Guajardo reports, Team USA pride was palpable.
Harvey Weinstein is changing up his legal team ahead of a potential retrial on sexual assault charges. He hired lawyers who also represent Luigi Mangione and Sean "Diddy" Combs.
Hunter College says a professor who made offensive comments during a Zoom meeting has now been placed on leave pending the outcome of an investigation.
The Cuban government says it opened fire on a boat registered in the United States. Cuban officials say four people died in that shooting after the boat entered its waters carrying weapons and opening fire. CBS News New York's Dick Brennan reports.
