Senate advances Inflation Reduction Act
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.
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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.
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.
Resorts World New York City is opening Tuesday at the Aqueduct Race Track in Queens with more than 240 table games.
Hidden damage and even fake titles can lead to big problems for car buyers.
Police are looking for three men after they say a 15-year-old boy was shot on a Manhattan-bound A train Monday night.
Aaron Judge and Ben Rice had the first back-to-back homer for the Yankees this season, and Jazz Chisholm Jr. also went deep as AL-best New York beat the Texas Rangers 4-2.
Megan Thee Stallion has decided to end her run with "Moulin Rouge! The Musical" early, the Broadway show announced on Monday.
Resorts World New York City is opening Tuesday at the Aqueduct Race Track in Queens with more than 240 table games.
Hidden damage and even fake titles can lead to big problems for car buyers.
Police are looking for three men after they say a 15-year-old boy was shot on a Manhattan-bound A train Monday night.
Megan Thee Stallion has decided to end her run with "Moulin Rouge! The Musical" early, the Broadway show announced on Monday.
The woman accusing Harvey Weinstein of raping her at a Manhattan hotel room in 2013 took the stand Monday as the third trial of the disgraced movie mogul continued for a second week.
Some residual showers may linger into early Sunday morning, but the majority of the rainfall should be over by sunrise.
Amtrak announced Thursday it is suing Metro-North for allegedly blocking nonrevenue trains on a portion of the busy Northeast Corridor for over two months.
The Tri-State Area has the dirtiest air in the U.S. east of Texas, according to The American Lung Association's newly released "State of the Air" report.
Colder weather returns to the New York City area this week with sub-freezing temperatures in the suburbs.
New York City's balmy weather proved to be record-breaking for the date of April 15.
A woman was killed when two vehicles crashed into a laundromat at a strip mall on Irvington Avenue in Newark on Monday afternoon, officials said.
Northern Valley Regional High School at Old Tappan went into lockdown after one student reported another might have had a weapon, police said.
Soccer fans in New York City will be able to watch FIFA World Cup matches for free this summer at five official fan events.
A New Jersey man has been convicted in the 2015 murder of professional basketball player Michael Wright.
A woman is dead and two people are critically injured after the fire on Schley Street in Newark, New Jersey.
Diana Kutateladze had nearly twice the legal limit of of alcohol in her system when she caused a deadly, high-speed six-car wreck on the Southern State Parkway in Hempstead, prosecutors said.
We're in for a mild weather day in NYC Friday, but a First Alert Weather Day is right around the corner, with rounds of rain on tap for Saturday.
Sister Francis Piscatella, New York's oldest person, celebrated her 113th birthday and Pope Leo XIV sent a blessing from the Vatican for the occasion.
A father and son were arrested after police said they found chemicals to make explosives at their home on New York's Long Island.
Scientists say New York's coastal waters are experiencing some of the most severe threats on record, and they're not just environmental.
Cole Allen, the man accused of opening fire at the White House Correspondents' Dinner, was charged with trying to assassinate President Trump.
Soccer fans in New York City will be able to watch FIFA World Cup matches for free this summer at five official fan events.
King Charles III and Queen Camilla are aiming to strengthen the "special relationship" the U.S. and United Kingdom have had since World War II.
Cole Allen was charged Monday in federal court with three counts including attempt to assassinate the president.
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul's running mate says having two women atop the Democratic ticket sends a strong message to voters.
The B.R.O. Experience Foundation uses cognitive behavioral therapy, mentorship and creative expression to support men of color navigating identity.
Travelers at Newark Airport may have been exposed to an individual with measles, New Jersey health officials warn.
The Tri-State Area has the dirtiest air in the U.S. east of Texas, according to The American Lung Association's newly released "State of the Air" report.
The 16th Annual Lustgarten Foundation New York City Walk for Pancreatic Cancer Research was held Sunday in Battery Park City.
Advocates fear New York state could be taking a step back when it comes to biomarker testing access for those with Medicaid.
Megan Thee Stallion has decided to end her run with "Moulin Rouge! The Musical" early, the Broadway show announced on Monday.
The woman accusing Harvey Weinstein of raping her at a Manhattan hotel room in 2013 took the stand Monday as the third trial of the disgraced movie mogul continued for a second week.
Ticketmaster will be rereleasing tickets for Harry Styles' upcoming concerts in New York City that were originally purchased by scalpers, the company says.
The upcoming fashion exhibit at the Metropolitan Museum of Art includes 25 mannequins based on real bodies.
A previously unreleased song is one of many ways Prince is being honored a decade after his death.
Aaron Judge and Ben Rice had the first back-to-back homer for the Yankees this season, and Jazz Chisholm Jr. also went deep as AL-best New York beat the Texas Rangers 4-2.
Soccer fans in New York City will be able to watch FIFA World Cup matches for free this summer at five official fan events.
The Rockies defeated the Mets 3-1 and 3-0 on Sunday to sweep the rain-interrupted weekend series at Citi Field.
Spencer Arrighetti allowed one run over seven innings, Christian Walker homered and drove home a season-high four runs, and the Astros beat the Yankees 7-4 on Sunday.
The Yankees extended their winning streak to eight games with an 8-3 victory over the Astros on Saturday night.
The B.R.O. Experience Foundation uses cognitive behavioral therapy, mentorship and creative expression to support men of color navigating identity.
An out-of-service escalator at Jamaica Station in Queens is reviving complaints that date back years.
The head of a housing nonprofit in Harlem was arrested after residents complained over delayed repairs.
A 2009 New York City law requiring most roll-down security gates to be at least 70% transparent is set to take effect this summer.
Recurring elevator problems are back and worse than ever at one New York City high-rise, according to tenants.
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.
A federal judge is expected to order Purdue Pharma to forfeit $225 million to the Justice Department.
The Trumps are calling for the late-night host to be fired over a joke he made before the White House Correspondents Dinner last week.
Resorts World New York City is opening its doors Tuesday in Queens as the Big Apple's first table games casino. CBS News New York's Aziza Shuler reports.
Buying a car is one of the biggest purchases many people make, but it can also be one of the riskiest. CBS News New York's Mahsa Saeidi reports.
A redesign of Flatbush Avenue in Brooklyn will be part of bus lane and safety upgrades between Livingston Street and Grand Army Plaza.
