House Republicans, Senate Locked In Stalemate Over Payroll Tax Extension
President Barack Obama warned on Tuesday that without a compromise on the payroll tax extension debate most of us will have lighter wallets come January.
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President Barack Obama warned on Tuesday that without a compromise on the payroll tax extension debate most of us will have lighter wallets come January.
As the officer's family released new images of Figoski with his four daughters, the mayor said more needs to be done to stop criminals from obtaining guns like the one that killed the dedicated officer and devoted father.
Mitt Romney takes Manhattan. The Republican presidential candidate was in New York on Wednesday, tapping Wall Street for campaign cash. But he didn't exactly get the red carpet treatment from everyone.
Members of New Jersey's large Muslim community and some lawmakers are condemning the Lowe's home improvement chain for its decision to pull ads from a reality TV show about American Muslims.
Governor Chris Christie told a crowd of donors Monday night that Mitt Romney is the most qualified GOP candidate to lead the country as president. The private fundraiser at the Hilton in Parsippany was expected to net Romney $1.1 million for his campaign.
Franklin Delano Roosevelt was the first great communicator, the first president to seize the intimacy of radio to talk to Americans one-to-one.
Republican presidential candidate Newt Gingrich was in New York City Monday night raising money as his campaign builds new momentum. As CBS 2's Marcia Kramer reports, Gingrich isn't limiting his criticism to the competition.
Herman Cain's decision on whether to fold his political tent will depend on whether his wife of 43 years, Gloria, decides to stand by her man.
More than 110,000 people in New York City are infected with HIV, more than in any other U.S. city and about 75 percent of all cases in the state.
"It's really going to hurt because two of my kids are in college and of course $1,000, $2,000 can really help in paying tuition," said Antonio Meloni of Astoria.
President Barack Obama was in New York City Wednesday attending three fundraisers to raise money for his re-election bid.
Between Wednesday night's Christmas Tree lighting ceremony at Rockefeller Center and a visit by President Obama, commuters were better off sticking to mass transit.
There were a number of reports last week that Justin Bieber would be performing live the same night President Barack Obama is set to be town.
About two dozen Occupy Wall Street protesters are expected to arrive in Washington after a two-week march from Zuccotti Park.
A 12-member Congressional panel was assigned to cut $1.2 trillion from the federal deficit. Mayor Michael Bloomberg calls it a damning indictment "of Washington's inability to govern this country."
The spiritual and musical tribute attracted celebrities including Will Smith, Samuel Jackson, Queen LAtifa, Jay Z, Lil' Kim, Sean Diddy Combs, and Don King.
WCBS 880's Pat Farnack had her weekly chat with language maven Ben Zimmer.
The former brother-in-law of a Democratic fundraiser imprisoned for cheating banks out of nearly $300 million dollars pleaded guilty Monday to a misdemeanor charge.
Families of those who died aboard United Airlines Flight 93 asked lawmakers and Obama administration officials on Wednesday to set aside federal money to complete a 9/11 memorial at the crash site in Pennsylvania.
Hofstra announced this week that the university has been chosen to host a town-hall style debate on October 16, 2012.
For the fourth day in a row, many places in the state are still awaiting good news as electric companies continue to assess the situation.
The president and chief operating office for CL&P says the utility is "still shooting to have 99 percent of our customers restored sometime Sunday."
Outside of mortgages, student loans are the top source of household debt. As many as 30,000 petitioners recently went onto the White House website begging for student loan relief. And they are going to get it.
A U.S. citizen who holds an Iranian passport pleaded not guilty Monday to charges that he plotted to assassinate the Saudi ambassador to the United States.
The withdrawal would end eight years of U.S. involvement in Iraq. More than 4,400 American military members have been killed since the beginning of the conflict in 2003.
Jalen Brunson scored 31 points, as the New York Knicks defeated the 76ers, 112-109.
Jason Tucker scored twice and Alex Lyon stopped 26 shots and tied a Buffalo record with his ninth straight victory as the Sabres beat the Islanders 5-0 Saturday.
St. John's rallied from a 16-point deficit in the second half to defeat Xavier 88-83, giving Rick Pitino his 900th victory.
Sherrill said NJ Transit service will stop running during the winter storm on Sunday, when heavy snow is forecast to bury the Tri-State Area.
Federal agents in Minneapolis shot and killed a 37-year-old man in south Minneapolis Saturday morning.
St. John's rallied from a 16-point deficit in the second half to defeat Xavier 88-83, giving Rick Pitino his 900th victory.
Mamdani told New Yorkers to prepare for dangerous winter weather, from heavy snow to frigid temperatures, as the city braces for a major snowstorm.
A fire at a New York City apartment building left at least one person dead and 15 injured, Mayor Mamdani said Saturday.
The NYC area is bracing for a major winter storm that's set to hit the region with heavy snow on top of dangerous, subfreezing weather.
An all-electric air taxi was on display for the public to check out at New York City's Pier 76 on Friday.
The NYC area is bracing for a major winter storm that's set to hit the region with heavy snow on top of dangerous, subfreezing weather.
New Yorkers could see 6-12 inches of snow from Sunday to Monday as feels-like temperatures drop below 0. A winter storm watch has been issued.
A winter storm is headed to the Tri-State Area with heavy snow expected. New Yorkers could see 6-12 inches Saturday night into Monday.
Residents are feeling the cold weather, but there will be a slight break Thursday. All eyes are on the weekend with the possibility of a winter storm.
Dangerously cold weather is gripping the Tri-State Area with little relief as the frigid temperatures continue into the weekend.
Sherrill said NJ Transit service will stop running during the winter storm on Sunday, when heavy snow is forecast to bury the Tri-State Area.
The NYC area is bracing for a major winter storm that's set to hit the region with heavy snow on top of dangerous, subfreezing weather.
New Jersey auto body shops may be expecting to see more business after this weekend's winter storm.
New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill declared a state of emergency as weather forecasts project a major snowstorm this weekend.
New Yorkers could see 6-12 inches of snow from Sunday to Monday as feels-like temperatures drop below 0. A winter storm watch has been issued.
The NYC area is bracing for a major winter storm that's set to hit the region with heavy snow on top of dangerous, subfreezing weather.
The Connetquot Central School District has been threatened with funding cuts unless it reinstates its old mascot name.
New Yorkers could see 6-12 inches of snow from Sunday to Monday as feels-like temperatures drop below 0. A winter storm watch has been issued.
The gang held a Huntington Station neighborhood under siege for years by funding violence through prostitution and sex trafficking, prosecutors said.
Dramatic video from Suffolk County police shows a deer smashing through a bank window and running around as officers try to wrangle it.
Can they plow the snow? It's a question that every New Yorker uses to judge their mayors, and many have failed the test.
New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill declared a state of emergency as weather forecasts project a major snowstorm this weekend.
Staten Island Congresswoman Nicole Malliotakis is vowing to fight a court finding that says the lines of her 11th District are unconstitutional.
New York City is expected to employ remote learning on Monday due to the impending snowstorm.
As officials across New Jersey prepare for this weekend's expected snowstorm, Piscataway says it hasn't received a salt shipment in weeks.
Starting July 1, as many as 450,000 New Yorkers will lose EP coverage and be forced into marketplace health care plans.
Striking New York City nurses returned to the bargaining table Thursday, the New York State Nurses Association said.
Mayor Zohran Mamdani and Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders joined striking New York City nurses on the picket line Tuesday.
New York City's largest nurses strike is now in Week 2 and it appears negotiations toward a deal remain at a standstill.
Negotiators for major New York City hospitals and the state nurses union returned to the bargaining table as the city's largest nurses strike enters a fifth day.
Pop superstar Harry Styles will open an unprecedented 30-show residency at Madison Square Garden, starting on Aug. 26 and ending on Oct. 31.
The nominees for the 98th annual Academy Awards were announced Thursday morning, and though "One Battle After Another," "Marty Supreme," "Frankenstein" and "Hamnet" were all nominated for plenty, it was "Sinners" that broke through with a record-smashing 16 nominations.
The FCC is warning that daytime talk shows and late-night programs must give equal time to opposing political candidates, taking aim at a genre of TV that has long drawn President Trump's ire.
The 2026 Songwriters Hall of Fame inductees were revealed on "CBS Mornings" on Wednesday. See the full list.
Channing Tatum is bringing "Magic Mike Live" to New York City, promising to "turn up the gas" on the popular show.
Jalen Brunson scored 31 points, as the New York Knicks defeated the 76ers, 112-109.
Jason Tucker scored twice and Alex Lyon stopped 26 shots and tied a Buffalo record with his ninth straight victory as the Sabres beat the Islanders 5-0 Saturday.
St. John's rallied from a 16-point deficit in the second half to defeat Xavier 88-83, giving Rick Pitino his 900th victory.
The Boston Celtics outlasted the lottery-bound Brooklyn Nets 130-126 in double overtime on Friday night.
Ryan Wedding, a 44-year-old Canadian national, was added to the FBI's Ten Most Wanted Fugitives list last year.
A critical seasonal blood shortage is prompting renewed calls for New Yorkers to donate.
Puppet shows, peaceful protests and acts of service helped families reflect on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy through a child's perspective.
Nearly 100 tenants from three different buildings managed by A&E Real Estate on the Upper West Side rallied on Monday.
A group in Queens has banded together to revive landlines and give their children a simpler way to socialize.
A city-approved plan to rezone a stretch of Atlantic Avenue is expected to bring thousands of new apartments to Brooklyn, but tenant advocates say the deal falls short for lower-income residents and could accelerate displacement.
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.
CBS News New York's Vanessa Murdock has the latest timeline and projected totals for Sunday's big snowstorm.
Sherrill said NJ Transit service will stop running during the winter storm, when heavy snow is forecast to bury the Tri-State Area.
CBS News New York's John Elliott explores the opening of the 2026 New York Travel Show at the Javits Center.
Crews rushed to the building on the Cross Bronx Expressway where the fire broke out.
New York City leaders and state officials are urging people to stay home during the winter storm. CBS News New York's John Dias reports.
