Sen. Schumer calls for federal funds to eradicate spotted lanternfly
The bugs have swarmed parts of New York City and Long Island, putting trees and plant life at risk. CBS2's Jessica Moore reports.
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The bugs have swarmed parts of New York City and Long Island, putting trees and plant life at risk. CBS2's Jessica Moore reports.
The shooting occurred as the bus waited in a parking lot near the Western Wall on Saturday night. CBS2's Lisa Rozner reports.
Gov. Kathy Hochul signed legislation designed to create jobs, reduce carbon emissions and boost economic growth upstate
Sen. Chuck Schumer said the multi-billion dollar spending bill will benefit New Yorkers.
By a vote of 51-50, the bill moves to the next step in the process. Democrats hope to have the bill ready for President Joe Biden to sign by the end of the week. CBS2's Debra Alfarone has the story.
Senators debated amendments to the economic bill, which contains many of President Biden's climate, energy, health and tax goals.
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.
