White House Grants Extension For Health Care Sign-Up
Monday's move had been expected since White House spokesman Jay Carney promised quick action last week to resolve a "disconnect" in the implementation of the law.
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Monday's move had been expected since White House spokesman Jay Carney promised quick action last week to resolve a "disconnect" in the implementation of the law.
In his weekly radio address Saturday morning, President Barack Obama said staff would be "working overtime, 24/7" to fix the kinks in the new health insurance marketplace website.
Obama delivered a speech and met with students at Pathways in Technology Early College High School (P-TECH) in Crown Heights, which was born out of cooperation between the city's Department of Education, the City University of New York and IBM.
Officials say the entire 550-acre park in Brooklyn will be closed from noon to 6 p.m. when the president visits a nearby high school.
According to a CBS News poll, 85 percent of those surveyed said they do not approve of the job Congress is doing.
The president said his administration was doing "everything we can possibly do'' to get the federally run websites up and running.
Johnson must be confirmed by the Senate before taking over the post most recently held by Janet Napolitano, who stepped down in August to become president of the University of California system.
Thousands of furloughed federal workers returned to work across the country Thursday after 16 days off the job due to the partial government shutdown.
Speakers at Miriam Carey's funeral Tuesday tried to give more insight into the person widely known as the young woman killed by police in Washington after she tried to ram her car through a White House barrier.
Tens of thousands of federal workers in New York City continue to feel the impact as the partial government shutdown continues.
The wake for Miriam Carey will be held Monday from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Grace Funeral Chapels. Her funeral will be Tuesday at 10 a.m.
Senators put faith in party leaders Sunday to devise a plan that would reopen the government and steer clear of a potential default this week.
The NFL is prepared to meet with an Indian tribe pushing for the Washington Redskins to drop the team's nickname. Just not this week.
Some of New York's political heavyweights voiced their frustration Sunday over the partial government shutdown, which entered its sixth day.
Obama, in an interview with The Associated Press, said team names such as the Redskins offend "a sizable group of people."
President Barack Obama said House Speaker John Boehner is preventing a vote on a funding bill because he doesn't want to anger "extremists'' in his party.
Republican leaders welcomed the Wednesday afternoon meeting but questioned whether Democrats were ready to deal.
The online insurance marketplaces that are at the heart of President Barack Obama's health care overhaul struggled to handle the wave of new consumers Tuesday, the first day of a six-month open enrollment period.
The shutdown, the first since the winter of 1995-96, closed national parks, museums along the Washington Mall and the U.S. Capitol visitors center.
The White House's budget office has notified federal agencies that the government is shutting down Tuesday, after lawmakers failed to reach an agreement on a temporary spending plan.
On the brink of a government shutdown, the Senate voted 54-46 on Monday to strip a one-year delay in President Barack Obama's health care law from the bill that would keep the government operating.
The countdown to a government shutdown is on, with the deadline just 25 hours away.
Many uninsured New Jersey residents may begin choosing health plans this week, as online insurance changes launch across the country.
In a wide-ranging interview on "CBS Sunday Morning," New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie characterized himself as a "fighter," who is "willing to mix it up to defend his or her point of view."
The stage is set for a partial government shutdown Tuesday morning. Hundreds of thousands of federal workers could be furloughed, including many in the Tri-State Area, and services cut unless a last-minute deal is struck.
A U.S. Army intelligence officer from New Jersey says he has never felt like he needed to choose between his Muslim faith and his service.
An organization that started as a way for people to donate supplies to firefighters has become an essential source of mental health services for FDNY members.
Multiple pedestrians were struck by a vehicle in Manhattan's Chinatown Thursday morning.
A new documentary, "Daughters of 9/11," follows their pursuit of information and closure, which they were determined to find for themselves, other families who lost loved ones in the attacks and the American public.
A Delta Air Lines flight had to return to John F. Kennedy International Airport Thursday morning about two hours after it took off.
A U.S. Army intelligence officer from New Jersey says he has never felt like he needed to choose between his Muslim faith and his service.
An organization that started as a way for people to donate supplies to firefighters has become an essential source of mental health services for FDNY members.
Multiple pedestrians were struck by a vehicle in Manhattan's Chinatown Thursday morning.
A Delta Air Lines flight had to return to John F. Kennedy International Airport Thursday morning about two hours after it took off.
At this year's 9/11 ceremony, there will be a special seventh moment of silence for those who came to save lives and wound up being victims, too.
After a week filled with periods of storminess and high humidity, a calmer and drier weather pattern is settling in for the holiday weekend.
Severe storms returned to the Tri-State Area, making it a soggy Thursday morning.
The rain returns Tuesday with the possibility of severe storms and downpours that can cause flash flooding in the New York City area.
Activity by ICE agents is putting a chill on the economy in parts of Connecticut after an estimated 100 people were recently grabbed off the streets of Danbury and other communities.
A First Alert Weather Day has been issued for Tuesday and Wednesday due to the threat of strong to severe thunderstorms.
A U.S. Army intelligence officer from New Jersey says he has never felt like he needed to choose between his Muslim faith and his service.
A cosmetic treatment that promises breast enhancement without surgery is now at the center of a fight over who regulates human tissue in New York.
More than 41,000 students are heading back to class across Newark, New Jersey, Tuesday following 11 weeks of summer vacation.
Some are calling for Macklemore to be removed from Ed Sheeran's Loop tour after he used part of his opening performance on Friday and Saturday nights at MetLife Stadium to share his pro-Palestinian views about the war in Gaza.
Passaic's Mexican Independence Day Parade has been postponed, with officials citing concerns about recent arrests by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
Though none of them were even born in 2001, students at Commack High School continue to pass on memories of the 9/11 terror attacks.
Schools across the country, including one on Long Island, are embodying the promise to never forget and educating the next generation about the 9/11 attacks.
On a day defined by unimaginable loss, Janet Kask was given the greatest gift of her life – her son.
There has been a major escalation in the case of a driver accused of killing a construction worker on Long Island.
Thomas Lobianco of Lake Ronkonkoma originally faced a misdemeanor charge, but is now facing a 19-count indictment in the August death of a 38-year-old construction worker. CBS News New York's John Dias reports.
Ray Kelly, the longest-serving NYPD commissioner in history, is widely credited with driving down crime and ramping up the department's counterterrorism capacity.
Hundreds of thousands of New York City students are heading back to school Thursday with many new changes and programs in store.
New renderings show what stations might look like for the proposed Interborough Express light rail system that would connect Brooklyn and Queens.
New York City leaders unveiled their plan for security around events for 9/11 and the Jewish high holidays.
Newly released documents are raising tough questions about what first responders were told about the air they were breathing after the 9/11 attacks.
A cosmetic treatment that promises breast enhancement without surgery is now at the center of a fight over who regulates human tissue in New York.
Twenty-five years after the terrorist attacks on Sept. 11, 2001, the health threat hasn't ended for many survivors.
New York City officials released thousands of previously unseen documents questioning the air quality at Ground Zero following the 9/11 attacks.
A new study from NYU shows that the number of American children taking GLP-1s for weight loss has increased 300-fold since 2019.
A report released Tuesday is offering a new glimpse into the health impact the 9/11 attacks continue to have on FDNY first responders.
Grammy and Emmy Award-winning musician Lizzo made a surprise visit to meet Brooklyn students and debut her new children's book.
Some are calling for Macklemore to be removed from Ed Sheeran's Loop tour after he used part of his opening performance on Friday and Saturday nights at MetLife Stadium to share his pro-Palestinian views about the war in Gaza.
The Met's decision to highlight the work by designer John Galliano sparked widespread controversy due to his history of antisemitic and racist comments.
Tim Curry was known for his iconic performances in cult classics like "The Rocky Horror Picture Show" and the original screen adaptation of Stephen King's "It."
President Trump said that he would be "lowering the American flag" throughout the nation for one week in Dolly Parton's honor.
Jude Terry and Armindo Sieb each scored a goal, Hugo Lloris had his MLS-leading 12th shutout this season, and Los Angeles FC beat the New York Red Bulls 2-0 to snap a six-game winless streak.
Rookie George Lombard Jr. became the second-youngest player in Yankees' history to hit a grand slam as New York beat the Rockies 6-1 on Wednesday night.
Dániel Gazdag scored in the third minute of second-half stoppage time to rally the New England Revolution to a 2-1 victory over New York City FC on Wednesday night at Citi Field.
The New York Yankees beat the Colorado Rockies 5-3 on Tuesday night to clinch their 34th straight winning season.
Aaron Judge was reinstated from the 60-day injured list Monday night by the New York Yankees.
Former Mets players from the 2001 season were at Ladder 25 on the Upper West Side on Tuesday.
Grammy and Emmy Award-winning musician Lizzo made a surprise visit to meet Brooklyn students and debut her new children's book.
A Bronx pizzeria is proving that kindness is contagious by giving slices to hungry New Yorkers.
Brooklyn Community Services says keeping its mobile shower program running is becoming increasingly difficult as the costs of fuel, hygiene products and other expenses rise.
The Brooklyn family traces its roots to Pieter Claesen Wyckoff, who arrived in the New World 400 years ago. Today, descendants connect through reunions, Zoom calls and a massive genealogical database.
People dressed in elaborate headgear and paraded up Fifth Avenue for New York City's Easter Sunday tradition.
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.
The annual Easter Parade and Easter Bonnet Festival was held in Manhattan on April 20, 2025.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
The former commissioner spoke with CBS News New York's Mary Calvi and reflected on the bravery he witnessed that day and one person he always remembers when he returns to Ground Zero.
Friends of Firefighters was created to support FDNY members after 9/11 with clean socks, food and other necessities. It later became a hub for mental health services. CBS News New York's Cindy Hsu reports.
Ray Kelly served two non-consecutive terms and is the longest-serving NYPD commissioner in history. CBS News New York's Chris Wragge sat down with him to talk about the 25 years since 9/11.
New Yorkers are going to remember 9/11 in many ways, some somber and others observing the resilience of the city. CBS News New York's Elijah Westbrook reports.
Thirty-four local businesses were honored with a legacy business award, 25 years after they were unsure whether they would ever reopen post-9/11. CBS News New York's Natalie Duddridge reports.
