Schumer to set vote on bill that helps veterans impacted by burn pits
It would expand health care and disability benefits to millions of vets across the country.
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It would expand health care and disability benefits to millions of vets across the country.
The Pact Act Bill, which will cover all kinds of illnesses stemming from exposure during the Iraq and Afghanistan wars, is expected to hit the Senate floor this week. CBS2's Jessica Moore reports.
The senator will quarantine and work remotely this week.
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer has tested positive for COVID. This comes as the strain BA.5 fuels a summer surge.
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer spoke about the plan to cap out-of-pocket insulin costs to $35.
He has asked the USDA to formally determine the grants protect and preserve the environment, making them tax exempt.
The governor and Senate majority leader addressed the Supreme Court ruling to overturn Roe v. Wade before presiding over the ribbon cutting for the Stonewall Inn's new visitor center.
A new bill focuses on the illegal flow of firearms and dealers who sell guns that wind up being used to commit crimes.
Regional Plan Association predicts the need to come to NYC for not-work trips will pack an already overtaxed system.
CBS2's Elise Preston has the latest on what the outline entails. Also, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and the NRA respond.
The attitude between the political parties is often one of mutual contempt. So how do they pivot to compromise?
Letitia James announced a plan to send $50 million in state funds to abortion providers across New York.
They were joined by other lawmakers and community leaders Monday in the Bronx.
The White House is expected to make an announcement on cracking down on ghost guns as soon as Monday.
President Biden is expected to announce tighter regulations on so-called ghost guns as soon as Monday.
Sen. Chuck Schumer is calling on the Biden administration to make stricter ghost gun laws.
Sen. Chuck Schumer gave an update on his recent phone call with Ukrainian Pres. Volodymyr Zelenskyy and on a relief package being negotiated in the Senate.
President Biden's pick to succeed Justice Stephen Breyer is on Capitol Hill for a series of meetings with senators.
The Centers for Disease Control said this does not present an immediate public health concern.
New York's senior senator took the initiative following the discovery of a contaminated flock on Long Island.
Schumer says preventing these tragedies and doing the hard work of changing the law is what will happen next.
The senseless killing of a 19-year-old Burger King cashier was heavy on Adams' mind as he observed his first Martin Luther King Jr. Day in office with a vow to fix things in the civil rights leader's name.
New York's senior senator said the money will also be used to help the Long Island Rail Road and Metro North recover from losses during the pandemic.
Now work can proceed on the East River Tunnels and the Penn Access project.
Sen. Chuck Schumer called on President Joe Biden to tap into the nation's Strategic Petroleum Reserve to provide temporary relief at the pump, especially ahead of holiday travel.
New York City's annual Easter Parade and Easter Bonnet Festival returns to Midtown Manhattan on Sunday.
The Red Wings lost an important game in their pursuit of a playoff spot, 4-1 at the Rangers on Saturday.
A possibly frozen vent line forced the Artemis II astronauts to avoid using their space toilet while engineers worked to resolve the problem.
The changes were likely to affect Associate Attorney General Stanley Woodward, the No. 3 official at the Justice Department and Harmeet Dhillon, the Assistant Attorney General for the Civil Rights Division.
The move would reduce the minimum uninsured motorist coverage for ride-share services from $1.5 million to as low as $35,000.
New York City's annual Easter Parade and Easter Bonnet Festival returns to Midtown Manhattan on Sunday.
Easter weekend kicks off with May-like weather in the New York area before rain returns for the holiday.
New York City's attempt to reduce class sizes will likely be pushed back for two years, a state senator told CBS News New York.
Stony Brook University professor Timothy Glotch is one of 10 scientists selected to shape research plans for NASA's next Artemis missions.
The struggle for some dementia patients and caregivers just to get through the day can be daunting and stressful, but some programs in New York are helping alleviate stress.
Easter weekend kicks off with May-like weather in the New York area before rain returns for the holiday.
UConn's jaw-dropping buzzer beater catapulted them to the Final Four.
Bridgeport firefighter Terrence Cramer was killed after his girlfriend's ex shot him in a fit of rage at a Connecticut home, according to an arrest warrant.
Jabari Bush is accused of fatally shooting active-duty Bridgeport Firefighter Terrence Cramer in Shelton, police said.
Warmer weather will return to New York City and the surrounding area soon.
The move would reduce the minimum uninsured motorist coverage for ride-share services from $1.5 million to as low as $35,000.
Fire officials are investigating the cause of a multi-alarm fire at a former chemical manufacturer in Paterson, New Jersey.
Easter weekend kicks off with May-like weather in the New York area before rain returns for the holiday.
With just over one square mile of land, the City of Hoboken says the 2026 FIFA World Cup could be a once-in-a-generation opportunity for homeowners.
New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill and her family are moving into Drumthwacket, the governor's official residence in Princeton.
Stony Brook University professor Timothy Glotch is one of 10 scientists selected to shape research plans for NASA's next Artemis missions.
A Long Island man accused of shooting his sister in the head with a crossbow pleaded not guilty to attempted murder Thursday.
A Long Island high schooler and his mom are being credited with saving a sleeping neighbor from a house fire.
New York Republican gubernatorial nominee Bruce Blakeman said Tuesday he will sue the state after the Campaign Finance Board denied him matching funds.
The driver accused of striking and killing a Nassau County school crossing guard in February has been arraigned.
The changes were likely to affect Associate Attorney General Stanley Woodward, the No. 3 official at the Justice Department and Harmeet Dhillon, the Assistant Attorney General for the Civil Rights Division.
President Trump ordered the Department of Homeland Security to find a way to pay "each and every employee" of the agency.
New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill and her family are moving into Drumthwacket, the governor's official residence in Princeton.
The search for the second crew member, a weapons system officer, is continuing, two U.S. officials said.
One of the sources said Hegseth wants someone in the role who will implement President Trump and Hegseth's vision for the Army.
What started as a sinus infection left a Long Island teenager fighting for his life, requiring emergency brain surgery.
Older adults in New Jersey recorded the highest number of suspected overdose deaths in 2025, according to the New Jersey Department of Health.
The first case of mpox clade I has been detected in New York City, health officials said Friday. Of the two types of mpox, clade I is known to cause more severe disease and death.
Heights University Hospital, formerly known as Christ Hospital, shuttered its emergency room Saturday night.
New Jersey Sen. Andy Kim is opening up about his father's Alzheimer's diagnosis in hopes of helping others struggling like him to care for their loved ones.
A federal judge in New York has tossed out actor Blake Lively's sexual harassment claims against actor Justin Baldoni over their roles in the movie "It Ends With Us," but left intact a claim for retaliation.
Atlanta rapper Gucci Mane was lured to a Dallas studio for a meeting, then allegedly kidnapped and robbed by a group including rappers Pooh Shiesty and Big30.
Megan Thee Stallion was released from a New York City hospital after she got sick during a performance of "Moulin Rouge! The Musical."
The price hike raises the cost of the standard plan with ads by $1 per month and the cost of the standard and premium plans by $2.
Savannah Guthrie stepped back from her NBC duties almost two months ago when her mother, Nancy Guthrie, disappeared. The investigation is ongoing.
The Red Wings lost an important game in their pursuit of a playoff spot, 4-1 at the Rangers on Saturday.
New York Mets slugger Juan Soto is scheduled to undergo an MRI after he left Friday night's game against the San Francisco Giants with right calf tightness.
Francisco Alvarez homered twice and rookie Nolan McLean retired his first 15 batters as the New York Mets snapped a three-game skid Friday night with a 10-3 rout of the San Francisco Giants.
The New York Knicks routed the Chicago Bulls 136-96 on Friday night in a game they led by 47 points.
The surging Hawks routed the Nets 141-107 on Friday night for their fourth straight victory and 18th in 20 games.
Preparations for Passover in Brooklyn blend centuries-old rituals with modern traditions unique to each family.
New York has filed a lawsuit against solar company Attyx, saying it didn't just sell panels, it sold promises it couldn't keep.
Long before Manhattan's iconic street grid took shape, an English widow planned a Brooklyn community that helped shape the city today.
The Center for Brooklyn History showcase examines the Battle of Brooklyn through rare maps, paintings, and historical artifacts from the American Revolutionary War.
From World War II to modern mixology, women in Brooklyn fought for their place behind the bar. This Women's History Month, their legacy continues to influence the city's nightlife.
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.
Dogs got decked out for the annual Tompkins Square Halloween Dog Parade in New York City's East Village on Saturday.
The Artemis II crew is more than halfway to their final destination of the moon.
Actor Sung Kang from the "Fast & Furious" franchise made an appearance at the New York Auto Show on Saturday.
UConn fans gathered at a sports bar in Midtown Manhattan for a March Madness watch party Saturday.
The war with Iran is in its sixth week. The U.S. military continues to search for a servicemember whose fighter jet went down over Iran as the country launches new attacks on Iraq and Israel. Wendy Gillette has the latest.
Fire officials are looking into what caused a massive fire at a former chemical manufacturer in Paterson, New Jersey. CBS News New York's Kristie Keleshian reports.
