Campaign 2020: Bernie Sanders Holds Packed Rally In Queens, Gets Support Of AOC
2020 presidential candidate Bernie Sanders held a rally in Queens Saturday, getting the support of Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez.
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2020 presidential candidate Bernie Sanders held a rally in Queens Saturday, getting the support of Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez.
Leading Democratic presidential candidate Bernie Sanders is recovering after doctors found a blockage in one artery and inserted two stents.
The second Democratic primary debates featured no shortage of confrontation, with more moderate candidates taking aim at the leading progressives on stage over the feasibility of their proposals
For the second time in as many days, 10 Democrats shared the presidential debate stage and on Thursday the heavy hitters tried to steal the spotlight from each other.
The Vermont senator positioned himself in opposition to Trump administration policies from immigration to climate change.
The 2020 presidential hopeful said "the failed war on drugs has been a war on people disproportionately criminalizing poor people, people of color and people with mental illness."
Sen. Bernie Sanders, independent of Vermont, announced Tuesday he is launching a bid for the 2020 Democratic presidential nomination.
Mayor Bill de Blasio is turning to a fellow progressive, U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vermont) for help as the mayor begins his second term at City Hall.
U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vermont) was in New York Monday to promote a plan to tax the rich with Mayor Bill de Blasio.
In the Weekly Democratic Address Saturday, U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vermont) took President Donald Trump and other Republicans to task for their budget and tax proposals.
President Donald Trump is reaching across the aisle for help on his signature issue – tax reform.
"I am sickened by this despicable act, and let me be as clear as I can be, violence of any kind is unacceptable in our society and I condemn this action in the strongest possible terms," Sanders said Wednesday.
The pharmaceutical company decided to delay its release of the drug after public outrage and Washington lawmakers got involved.
The plan would provide free tuition to a State University of New York or City University of New York college, including two-year community colleges, for residents whose families earn less than $125,000.
The presidential election dominated the news in 2016, but it was just one of several political stories to grab headlines over the past 12 months.
U.S. Senator and former Democratic presidential candidate Bernie Sanders said Wednesday that he is prepared to work with Donald Trump to help the working class.
Bernie Sanders loyalists believe the Democratic Party could rupture over Hillary Clinton's nomination after a volatile night that saw Sanders delegates leave the party's national convention in Philadelphia to stage a sit-in.
Bernie Sanders loyalists protested inside and outside the Democratic National Convention site and clashed with police on Tuesday after Hillary Clinton won the party's presidential nomination.
History was made Tuesday night at the Democratic National Convention as Hillary Clinton became the first woman to be nominated for president.
Highlights from the first night of the 2016 Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia. Michelle Obama, Sen. Elizabeth Warren, and Sen. Bernie Sanders were among the speakers.
Sen. Bernie Sanders sought to unify the Democratic Party Monday night, calling on his supporters to back Hillary Clinton.
Actress and comedian Sarah Silverman laid into Bernie Sanders supporters at the Democratic National Convention Monday night.
Police briefly detained more than 50 people after they tried to storm the barricades outside the Democratic convention Monday evening.
Attempts at portraying unity have been fractured with the email revelation suggesting the party favored Hillary Clinton during the primaries.
Bernie Sanders didn't get the usual cheers when he addressed a crowd of supporters ata meeting before the Democratic National Convention Monday.
Thousands of people in Yonkers are under a boil water advisory after a one-two punch of infrastructure problems.
A man is dead after a shootout with police in Newport, Rhode Island, that also left an officer injured.
Police are still looking for an armed and dangerous man who they say is responsible for deadly shootings in the Bronx and Brooklyn.
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."
A rally was held in Southeast Queens Tuesday pushing back against a planned lithium-ion battery storage facility.
Thousands of people in Yonkers are under a boil water advisory after a one-two punch of infrastructure problems.
Police are still looking for an armed and dangerous man who they say is responsible for deadly shootings in the Bronx and Brooklyn.
A rally was held in Southeast Queens Tuesday pushing back against a planned lithium-ion battery storage facility.
Fifteen sheriffs across New York are asking a judge to block a new law preventing local law enforcement agencies from working with Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents.
Three teenagers were killed, and four people are in the hospital after two cars crashed on the Belt Parkway in Brooklyn, police said.
A nice stretch of weather kicks off the week in the New York City area before a heightened chance of rain returns.
Along with the increasingly humid conditions comes another chance of showers and storms overnight Saturday into Sunday.
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.
A man is dead after a shootout with police in Newport, Rhode Island, that also left an officer injured.
A dean at Rutgers University was arrested for allegedly recording inappropriate videos while working for the school, according to New Jersey prosecutors.
A 9/11 memorial in Jersey City that's in need of repairs and maintenance is getting help from actor Gary Sinise's foundation.
Bayonne, New Jersey, is out of the Little League World Series after losing to Hamilton, Ohio, on Tuesday night.
Dozens of syringes and other debris were found on the beach in Manasquan on the Jersey Shore over the weekend.
Officers on Long Island deployed a drone to find the suspect after he robbed a home and ran away.
Starting in September, the Long Island Rail Road will offer year-round service to Montauk.
After years in the making, a team of surgeons successfully performed the first pancreas-kidney transplant on Long Island. Despite complicated risks, the first patient selected was all in. As CBS News New York's Jennifer McLogan reports, the patient says the double transplant saved his life.
The names include people who died from 9/11-related illnesses.
A man was arrested after investigators said they found 23 guns and hundreds of grams of various illegal drugs at his Long Island home.
Fifteen sheriffs across New York are asking a judge to block a new law preventing local law enforcement agencies from working with Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents.
State officials sent letters to agencies across New York instructing them to unwind agreements with ICE by Tuesday.
A coalition representing 1,000 minority-owned bodegas and supermarkets is suing to stop New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani's plan to build five city-run grocery stores.
The Supreme Court divided 6-3 in granting the Trump administration's request for emergency relief.
The meeting came with Democrats expected to take control of the House in the November elections, which would put Jeffries in line to become the next House speaker.
Pennsylvania has recorded its first two deaths connected to measles in 35 years.
This year, ER visits for tick bites have increased dramatically, corresponding with a new threat: a rise in Alpha-gal syndrome (AGS), where one bite from a lone star tick can make you violently allergic to red meat. How can you best avoid tick bites?
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.
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.
NYC's Empire State Building paid tribute to music legend Dolly Parton Tuesday night. Parton, 80, died Tuesday in Nashville, her family announced.
Dolly Parton became an icon over her six-decade career as a Grammy-winning singer-songwriter, movie and TV star and theme park owner who donated millions to help others.
The AMC Kips Bay 15 on Second Avenue has been open since 1999 but will shut down at the end of 2026, according to a spokesperson.
Francisco Lindor scored the winning run on a throwing error in the 10th to lead the Mets past the Brewers 3-2 on Tuesday night.
The Houston Astros beat the New York Yankees 9-7 on Tuesday night.
New Yorkers have a chance to snag discounted tickets to the U.S. Open.
Bayonne, New Jersey, is out of the Little League World Series after losing to Hamilton, Ohio, on Tuesday night.
Defender James Sands made a spectacular goal clearance before scoring in first-half stoppage time to help NYCFC earn a 1-1 draw with the New England Revolution on Sunday.
The DSNY reported an increase in needle stick injuries for New York City sanitation workers.
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.
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 child star who played "Ron Weasley" in all eight Harry Potter films will appear for 17 weeks in the Broadway show starting in February.
Enjoy the sunshine because Thursday afternoon brings stormy weather with potentially heavy rain. CBS News New York Meteorologist John Elliott has the forecast.
Actor Tim Curry, known for his iconic performances in cult classics like "The Rocky Horror Picture Show" and the original screen adaptation of Stephen King's "It," has died, his manager confirmed.
Officers on Long Island deployed a drone to find the suspect after he robbed a home and ran away.
Water is shut down until 10 p.m. Wednesday for some residents, while others are under a boil water advisory.
