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Sen. Bob Menendez to resign effective Aug. 20
New Jersey embattled senior U.S. senator sent his resignation to the Senate chamber on Tuesday. CBS New York's Christine Sloan has the story.
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New Jersey embattled senior U.S. senator sent his resignation to the Senate chamber on Tuesday. CBS New York's Christine Sloan has the story.
Lawmakers in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut are flocking to Vice President Kamala Harris' side.
But as CBS New York's Marcia Kramer reports, there is one former politician and current mega donor she almost certainly wants to land.
New Jersey lawmakers on both sides of the aisle react to Joe Biden's decision to quit the presidential race.
Fellow New Jersey Democrat Cory Booker has threatened to lead an expulsion of Menendez in the Senate, a move requiring a two-thirds vote. CBS New York's Christine Sloan reports.
Despite many calls to resign, convicted Sen. Bob Menendez says he's staying put.
Pressure is mounting on convicted felon Bob Menendez to resign from the U.S. Senate, but not everyone thinks he will.
Several Democrats say if Menendez does not step down, they will call for his expulsion. Booker said he will lead that effort. CBS New York's Chris Wragge reports.
The gigantic infrastructure project cleared a major hurdle on Monday. CBS New York's Jessica Moore explains why not everyone is happy about it.
Critical funding for the $16 billion Gateway tunnel project was made official Monday.
O'Connor made history when she was appointed to the high court by President Ronald Reagan in 1981.
Mayor Eric Adams made remarks at one of the many synagogues where services took place.
Sen. Cory Booker told "CBS Mornings" on Friday that $6 billion in Iranian oil assets that were freed up as part of last month's U.S.-Iran prisoner swap are "frozen." Booker serves on the Foreign Relations Committee and was in Jerusalem when Hamas launched its large-scale attack on Israel.
Sen. Cory Booker and his staff were in Jerusalem when Hamas began carrying out its large-scale offensive against Israel "and sheltered in place for their safety," his office said.
Booker released a statement Tuesday morning, a day after Menendez spoke publicly about the corruption claims against him. CBS New York's Dick Brennan reports.
New Jersey Sen. Cory Booker has broken his silence about last week's indictment of Congressman Bob Menendez on federal bribery charges.
Booker released a statement Tuesday morning, a day after Menendez spoke publicly about the claims against him.
Menendez has said the claims are false and he will not step down from Congress.
A pivotal effort to curb New Jersey's escalating fentanyl crisis got a jump start on Friday. CBS New York's Nick Caloway reports.
Fentanyl test strips are illegal under some states' drug paraphernalia laws that date back to the 1970s. Before the proposal can become law, it needs bipartisan support in Congress.
It looks like new, but Hinchliffe is steeped in Negro League baseball history.
Reaction is pouring in from both sides of the political aisle after Trump became the first ex-president to face criminal charges. CBS2's Zinnia Maldonado reports.
Sen. Cory Booker attended a prayer service at a Turkish mosque in Paterson, along with Mayor Andre Sayegh.
Leaders in the Tri-State Area are coming together to help support the victims of the earthquake in Turkey and Syria.
"There is a pathway forward, and I'm going to be tireless and not stop until we do significant things to make Americans safer," the Democratic senator said on "Face the Nation."
From footballs to fairways and pickoffs to putts – a Jets superstar recently revealed the surprising way he's coping with the mental side of pro-football.
A specialized New York City Police Department K-9 team is in Paris for the Summer Olympics to help with security.
The Harlem-based program the Doe Fund held a graduation ceremony this week for nearly 100 men who have overcome a variety of challenges through the "Ready, Willing and Able" program.
The median price of a single-family home in Westchester County, New York has topped $1 million for the first time.
Elected local, state and federal leaders looked at the health of the Harlem River and its surrounding communities Friday as Congressman Adriano Espaillat hosted his third annual boat tour.
A specialized New York City Police Department K-9 team is in Paris for the Summer Olympics to help with security.
The Harlem-based program the Doe Fund held a graduation ceremony this week for nearly 100 men who have overcome a variety of challenges through the "Ready, Willing and Able" program.
The median price of a single-family home in Westchester County, New York has topped $1 million for the first time.
Elected local, state and federal leaders looked at the health of the Harlem River and its surrounding communities Friday as Congressman Adriano Espaillat hosted his third annual boat tour.
More art that Nazis stole from Austrian-Jewish cabaret performer Fritz Grünbaum, who was murdered in the Holocaust, has been returned to his family in New York City.
The 2024 Paris Olympics start tonight, featuring dozens of athletes from New York, New Jersey and Connecticut. See the full list of competitors from the Tri-State Area.
The NYC area will continue to see humid and cloudy weather today, before our Pick of the Week arrives tomorrow.
Another day means another round of showers for the New York City area, but there's hope around the corner.
NYC's unsettled weather continues today, with rain showers in the forecast through Thursday.
Lawmakers in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut are flocking to Vice President Kamala Harris' side.
A fire burned through a strip mall overnight in Fair Lawn, New Jersey, and severely damaged businesses.
The 2024 Paris Olympics start tonight, featuring dozens of athletes from New York, New Jersey and Connecticut. See the full list of competitors from the Tri-State Area.
A 20-year-old suspect is in custody after he allegedly shot a Perth Amboy police detective in Rahway, New Jersey.
The NYC area will continue to see humid and cloudy weather today, before our Pick of the Week arrives tomorrow.
A police detective was shot Wednesday night while serving a warrant in Rahway, New Jersey.
Legendary Billy Joel played his 150th and final concert at famed Madison Square Garden on Thursday night.
Jacqueline Franchetti has been trying to get "Kyra's Law" passed for eight years, but keeps running into Albany roadblocks.
The Jets will hold their first training camp workouts on Wednesday in Florham Park, New Jersey.
A small plane crashed Monday at MacArthur Airport on Long Island, killing pilot Christopher Kucera and his passenger, Zachary Hatcher.
Here's what New York leaders are saying about President Joe Biden's decision to end his reelection bid.
Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump met with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at his Mar-a-Lago resort in Florida.
The former president called Harris a "happy warrior" and vowed to do all he can to help her defeat former President Donald Trump in November.
Local leaders applaud this week's DOT announcement about safety upgrades coming to Cobble Hill, Brooklyn.
The president and vice president pressured Israel's Benjamin Netanyahu to reach a cease-fire deal for Gaza, but the truce talks may have suffered a new blow.
President Biden said it's been the privilege of his life to serve the country for over 50 years.
Amid a widening listeria outbreak, Boar's Head is recalling all of its liverwurst products sold nationwide, as well as some deli meats.
New Yorkers in communities without easy access to supermarkets must decide what's more valuable? Time or money.
State records show the fund is facing a projected shortfall of $3 billion, and that shortfall is impacting the children.
At least seven people in New York have been sickened in a listeria outbreak linked to deli meats.
A warning of a Listeria monocytogenes outbreak affecting 12 states, including Pennsylvania, New Jersey and New York, was issued by the CDC Friday afternoon linking infections to sliced meat at deli counters.
Legendary Billy Joel played his 150th and final concert at famed Madison Square Garden on Thursday night.
Hundreds of the nation's top athletes will represent Team USA in Paris at the 2024 Olympics.
Billy Joel performs the last concert of his MSG residency Thursday in NYC. See how to get tickets, and how much they're going to cost you.
An album of dark songs recorded in a bedroom at his rented farmhouse in 1982, reflecting the upheaval in his life in-between "The River" and "Born in the U.S.A.," helped solidify Springsteen's status as one of music's most soulful voices.
A new sculpture featuring the likeness of one of hip-hop's first DJs plays a specially curated mix, powered by solar panels.
From footballs to fairways and pickoffs to putts – a Jets superstar recently revealed the surprising way he's coping with the mental side of pro-football.
A specialized New York City Police Department K-9 team is in Paris for the Summer Olympics to help with security.
The 2024 Paris Olympics start tonight, featuring dozens of athletes from New York, New Jersey and Connecticut. See the full list of competitors from the Tri-State Area.
A misplayed fly ball down the right-field line gave the Mets a 3-2 win over the Braves on Monday.
Breece Hall enters the season as one of the NFL's most dynamic running backs after a terrific second year.
The Harlem-based program the Doe Fund held a graduation ceremony this week for nearly 100 men who have overcome a variety of challenges through the "Ready, Willing and Able" program.
Elected local, state and federal leaders looked at the health of the Harlem River and its surrounding communities Friday as Congressman Adriano Espaillat hosted his third annual boat tour.
A Bronx food pantry says it's serving more people than ever before, but it's in dire need of basic equipment to run the operation.
Local leaders applaud this week's DOT announcement about safety upgrades coming to Cobble Hill, Brooklyn.
The bus is the talk of a South Ozone Park neighborhood after the MTA's public hearing on Wednesday.
Tens of thousands of people flooded Manhattan streets on June 2, 2024 for the 60th annual Israel Day on Fifth Parade.
The Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore collapsed early Tuesday, March 26 after a column was struck by a container ship that reportedly lost power, sending vehicles and people into the Patapsco River.
The 50th Annual Village Halloween Parade drew massive crowds, celebrating the theme "Upside/Down:Inside/OUT."
As much of the northeast experiences heavy rains, parts of New York City are beginning to flood.
Thousands of people flooded Union Square on Friday for a PlayStation giveaway promoted by livestreamer Kai Cenat.
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A specialized NYPD K-9 team is in Paris this summer for the Olympics to help with security at venues. CBS New York's Dave Carlin has more on how they're protecting athletes and fans.
Harlem-based program the Doe Fund held a graduation ceremony this week for nearly 100 men who have overcome a variety of challenges. As CBS New York's Jessi Mitchell shows us, they're ready, willing and able to start a new chapter in their lives.
Billy Joel was awarded the Key to New York City before the final performance of his Madison Square Garden residency Thursday night.
A family-run bridal store is going public with a brazen crime. A trio of thieves ripped off a jewelry case in full view of security cameras. Only CBS New York Long Island reporter Carolyn Gusoff has that video from Floral Park.