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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.
The democrat says the $1.7 billion bill would also preserve more than 16,000 more jobs in New York.
A new poll shows New Jersey voters are less happy with President Obama's performance in office.
The Occupy Wall Street movement, which has spawned grass-roots activities around the U.S., is drawing political remarks from both here at home and overseas.
A Quinnipiac University poll released Thursday shows 47 percent of respondents said the president deserves re-election, while 48 percent were against it.
Mack says the city council is to blame for failing to appoint a permanent police director even though the mayor has nominated two veteran state troopers for the position.
The White House says New York desperately needs a new bridge. President Barack Obama issued an executive order Tuesday clearing the way for a long-awaited Tappan Zee Bridge replacement.
Late Tuesday afternoon, New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie endorsed Mitt Romney to be the Republican presidential nominee -- and he minced no words about why.
And after referring to the country as the "United Socialist States of America," Williams sings "I'll keep the USA and y'all can keep the change," an apparent reference to President's 2008 campaign slogan.
To veterans of past social movements, the Occupy Wall Street protests that began in New York and spread nationwide have been a welcome response to corporate greed and the enfeebled economy. But whether the energy of protesters can be tapped to transform the political climate remains to be seen.
The Granny Brigade and dozens of supporters from the Occupy Wall Street movement say it's time to bring troops home from Afghanistan.
The movement has been getting support from some unlikely places and has spawned questions about what protestors are actually trying to achieve.
"Are you ready for some football?" Well, yes. We are. But Monday nights will be without Hank Williams Jr.'s familiar refrain.
Are you ready for some... wait, what? Hank Williams Jr.'s classic Monday Night Football anthem was nowhere to be heard after the singer used an analogy to Hitler in discussing President Obama.
In his acceptance speech, Mayor Bloomberg praised the President and Congress for winning the repeal of the "don't ask, don't tell" policy for gays in the military.
Thursday's PublicMind Poll released by Fairleigh Dickinson University finds fewer than one-fifth of voters surveyed said the nation was headed in the right direction.
After previously taking issue with the President's stance on Israel, Koch now says "I am on the Obama express bus for re-election."
Damage from a possible tornado and Thursday's storms has prompted a state of emergency in Nassau County, officials say.
Disturbing attacks by two dogs were caught on camera in the Dix Hills neighborhood on Long Island.
The New York City Council is considering a new bill to address the city's backlog of emergency calls as some say the situation has reached critical mass.
Bayonne is still riding the high from Wednesday night's Little League World Series game, where the boys beat Massachusetts 2-1.
This year, Westchester's Annual 9/11 Day of Service will expand to four days, taking place from Sept. 8-11.
Damage from a possible tornado and Thursday's storms has prompted a state of emergency in Nassau County, officials say.
Disturbing attacks by two dogs were caught on camera in the Dix Hills neighborhood on Long Island.
The New York City Council is considering a new bill to address the city's backlog of emergency calls as some say the situation has reached critical mass.
This year, Westchester's Annual 9/11 Day of Service will expand to four days, taking place from Sept. 8-11.
A New York woman is accused of plotting "a major attack" on the state Capitol building in Albany, authorities said Thursday.
A tornado warning that was issued for Queens and parts of Nassau County due to a severe thunderstorm in the area of Rockaway Beach has been canceled.
Rainy weather returns to the New York City area Sunday, bringing with it the threat of flooding.
Bayonne, New Jersey, is heading to the Little League World Series after beating Darien, Connecticut, in the Metro Region Tournament on Friday.
We're in great shape on this Friday as we gear up for another weekend.
The potential for severe storms and downpours returns to the Tri-State Area Monday as sweltering temperatures continue.
Bayonne is still riding the high from Wednesday night's Little League World Series game, where the boys beat Massachusetts 2-1.
A tornado warning that was issued for Queens and parts of Nassau County due to a severe thunderstorm in the area of Rockaway Beach has been canceled.
Bayonne, New Jersey, is advancing to the next round of the Little League World Series.
Researchers say an alarming study on cognitive decline is specific to the African American community in Newark, New Jersey.
A former New Jersey correctional police officer pleaded guilty to smuggling contraband into Northern State Prison, Attorney General Jennifer Davenport announced Wednesday.
Damage from a possible tornado and Thursday's storms has prompted a state of emergency in Nassau County, officials say.
Disturbing attacks by two dogs were caught on camera in the Dix Hills neighborhood on Long Island.
Disturbing attacks by two dogs were caught on camera in the Dix Hills neighborhood on Long Island. CBS News New York's Carolyn Gusoff spoke with the victims and the dogs' owners.
A tornado warning that was issued for Queens and parts of Nassau County due to a severe thunderstorm in the area of Rockaway Beach has been canceled.
Long Island is getting a new soccer team. The United Soccer League has awarded a professional men's franchise to Long Island that is set to launch in 2028.
A New York woman is accused of plotting "a major attack" on the state Capitol building in Albany, authorities said Thursday.
The Democratic National Committee is on the hunt for the best host city for the 2028 Democratic convention.
As we approach the 25th anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001, terror attacks, there is an ongoing fight to repair Jersey City's memorial for the victims.
President Trump said Tuesday that the U.S. and Canada have reached a last-minute agreement to pause the 50% tariffs.
The New York City Council held an hours-long hearing Tuesday afternoon on the controversial new pied-à-terre tax rollout.
A New Yorker has tested positive for West Nile virus, the city health department announced Wednesday.
Researchers say an alarming study on cognitive decline is specific to the African American community in Newark, New Jersey.
Moderna and Merck announced study results that reflect a "landmark moment" in treatment for one of the deadliest forms of skin cancer.
Two more deaths have been reported in connection to the Legionnaires' disease cluster on the Upper East Side, health officials said Friday.
Jones Beach is back open for swimmers after it was prohibited due to elevated bacterial levels. The rare shutdown took place from Thursday afternoon through midday Friday.
"Today, Elwood and I lost a great friend and collaborator, and the world lost one of the most naturally innovative drummers and a great and true son of Texas," ZZ Top's Billy Gibbons said in a statement.
Brian Hickerson and his brother, Zach, made the 911 call that brought first responders to the apartment where Hayden Panettiere was found unresponsive.
Hayden Panettiere, who starred in "Remember the Titans" as a child actor and rose to fame in the series "Heroes," has died at the age of 36. The coroner's office says she was found in cardiac arrest.
The lineup for the 2026 Global Citizen Festival in New York City was announced Thursday.
Latin music stars Marc Anthony, Feid, and others are set to perform at a benefit concert in Miami on August 16.
Bayonne is still riding the high from Wednesday night's Little League World Series game, where the boys beat Massachusetts 2-1.
MLS-leading Nashville SC pulled out a 1-0 victory over the New York Red Bulls on Wednesday night.
FC Cincinnati beat New York City FC 2-1 on Wednesday.
Pete Alonso's drive down the left-field line in the seventh inning was ruled foul, and the New York Yankees took advantage of that reprieve, scoring twice in the top of the eighth to beat the Baltimore Orioles 5-3 on Wednesday night.
Bayonne, New Jersey, is advancing to the next round of the Little League World Series.
A Queens homeowner says that overgrown city trees on her block are creating a safety hazard at night.
Neighbors say Flushing Meadows Corona Park has been falling into disrepair for years.
The owner of a beloved Harlem food truck known for its burgers under $5 is retiring and selling the business.
The historic Art Deco bathhouse at Jacob Riis Park is getting a new life as the Rockaway Ocean Club. But as the long-dormant building reopens, some locals are questioning who will have access to its amenities.
Some residents of a Queens building say a temporary boiler truck parked outside has become a nearly two-year fixture, emitting smoke they say drifts into their homes.
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.
Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg and the Consumer and Worker Protection commissioner unveiled a new effort to protect immigrants from wage theft, tenant harassment and fraud.
Severe weather moved through the Tri-State Area on Thursday afternoon, bringing heavy rain, flash floods and strong winds. CBS News New York's Adi Guajardo and Lisa Rozner report.
Bayonne is still riding the high from Wednesday night's Little League World Series game, where the boys beat Massachusetts 2-1. CBS News New York's Kristie Keleshian spoke with the team as they prepare for their next game.
CBS News New York's Lonnie Quinn has your First Alert Forecast for August 20 at 7:30 p.m.
In the last quarter century, the idea of giving back on September 11th has taken root. CBS News New York's Tony Aiello reports on plans to expand the Day of Service in Westchester County.
