Opinion: Obama Gets Another Big Win From The Supreme Court
President Obama won big this week with the Supreme Court decisions on Obamacare and immigration. While Mitt Romney and the Tea Party couldn't have had a worse week.
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President Obama won big this week with the Supreme Court decisions on Obamacare and immigration. While Mitt Romney and the Tea Party couldn't have had a worse week.
Chairman John Farmer Jr., who is the Rutgers Law School dean, says Republicans and Democrats are likely to remain divided.
"It's really going to hurt because two of my kids are in college and of course $1,000, $2,000 can really help in paying tuition," said Antonio Meloni of Astoria.
Voters were split 46-48 percent on whether Christie's failure to make Republican gains in the Legislature would spell trouble for him if he runs for re-election in two years.
Republicans led by Gov. Chris Christie want to hold the line on spending and taxes. Democrats led by legislative leaders in the Senate and Assembly want to restore funding to the state's most needy citizens and fully fund public education, and they want the state's wealthiest taxpayers to shoulder more of the costs.
It's an issue that inflames sensitivities -- and that's exactly what's happening in Nassau County. A proposal to make sweeping changes to district boundaries has virtually everyone upset.
Some lawmakers in Albany want a state law to prohibit doctors from wearing neckties in hospitals. The proposal cites a study that shows bacteria that could lead to serious infection can be carried on ties and other loose-fitting clothing.
Redistricting matters in two ways, says Rutgers University political science professor emeritus Gerald Pomper.
The panel chosen to redraw boundaries for New Jersey's 40 legislative districts has formally approved the election map proposed by Democrats.
The tie-breaking member of a commission chosen to redraw boundaries for New Jersey's 40 legislative districts selected a new election map submitted by Democrats, The Associated Press has learned.
New York state's Independence Party bills itself as blasting a straightforward new path through two-party politics, but now the state's third-largest party is increasingly embroiled in high-stakes intrigue of its own.
Democrats in New York's Senate say election records show they received 240,000 more votes than the Republicans in the 2010 elections, proving the GOP majority must embrace nonpartisan redrawing of election districts -- again.
Connecticut Republican lawmakers are proposing their ideas today, as Democratic Gov. Dan Malloy prepares to deliver his state budget next month.
President Barack Obama is formally launching the era of divided government tonight with his State of the Union speech to Congress.
Medical marijuana advocates say the regulations New Jersey has proposed for medical pot don't make sense for businesses, patients or doctors.
What's the overall tone of Connecticut Republicans as they get to work with their new Democratic governor, Dan Malloy? Upbeat, says State House GOP leader Larry Cafero.
By a 22-16 margin, senators sided Monday with activists who say the regulations are so restrictive that patients who can benefit from marijuana may continue to get it from illegal dealers.
Democrats in the New Jersey Senate say they're planning to move forward with a vote Monday to force Gov. Chris Christie to rewrite strict new rules on medical marijuana.
Many people thought Democrats were just playing possum when they said they wouldn't vote for the tax cut. One local senator said those people are sorely mistaken.
Under the compromise proposal cutting back Social Security payroll taxes, workers would pay a 4.2 percent tax rate instead of 6.2 percent - a $120 billion tax cut for workers, starting on Jan. 1.
Republicans on Saturday regained control of New York's Senate beginning in January after a recount in a key seat on Long Island certified that the GOP candidate won.
While New York's political world frets over vote recounts that will decide which party rules the state Senate, the long-overlooked Republican minority in the Assembly is quietly pondering its newfound strength, and celebrating just a bit.
Some of the Long Island candidates admitted they expected their races to be close.
Republicans have independents to thank for many of their wins. In 2008, President Obama won 52-percent of the independent vote. That has flipped.
The New Jersey Devils beat the New York Rangers 6-3 on Saturday for their fourth straight win.
Virtual reality is helping some veterans on Long Island travel the world again without leaving their nursing home.
New York City FC rolled past Orlando City 5-0 on Saturday in its home opener.
New York City police said suspicious devices were ignited Saturday during clashing protests outside Gracie Mansion, the official residence of Mayor Zohran Mamdani on Manhattan's Upper East Side.
All six service members died during an unmanned aircraft system attack in Port Shuaiba, Kuwait.
Virtual reality is helping some veterans on Long Island travel the world again without leaving their nursing home.
New York City police said suspicious devices were ignited Saturday during clashing protests outside Gracie Mansion, the official residence of Mayor Zohran Mamdani on Manhattan's Upper East Side.
Many of these Long Islanders believe their section of New York's shoreline is shrinking because of the brutal winter.
NYPD said Johary Cantave was shot in the head during a dispute near 44th Street and Ninth Avenue in Sunset Park.
Thunderstorms are expected in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut this weekend after severe weather hit the Midwest.
Thunderstorms are expected in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut this weekend after severe weather hit the Midwest.
Periods of rain will move through the New York area Thursday, but spring temperatures are on the way for the weekend.
Snow and rain will make for messy morning and evening commutes for New Yorkers on Tuesday. It's a First Alert Weather Day.
The Tri-State Area's weekend is looking like a tale of two seasons with both snow and sunshine.
Another round of snow is impacting the Tri-State Area Wednesday, just after a major blizzard dumped more than 2 feet of snow in some parts of New York and New Jersey.
Thunderstorms are expected in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut this weekend after severe weather hit the Midwest.
While the money promised by Gov. Mikie Sherrill will help Phillipsburg make sinkhole repairs, it won't be enough to get everyone back in their homes.
The suspect allegedly used Google Translate to threaten to shoot a cashier at Mi Rinconcito Ecuatoriano in Newark.
Americans coming from the Middle East arrived at JFK Airport on Thursday and said the U.S. evacuation plan after attacking Iran was grossly insufficient.
New Jersey E-ZPass users could soon be able to ditch the tags mounted to their windshields to pay tolls.
Virtual reality is helping some veterans on Long Island travel the world again without leaving their nursing home.
Many of these Long Islanders believe their section of New York's shoreline is shrinking because of the brutal winter.
John Miro, a 70-year-old Long Island crossing guard who was struck by a driver while on the job last week, has died, police confirm.
Middle Country Road in Suffolk County will be getting major improvements, as a portion of it has been on a list of New York's ten deadliest roads for years.
A new study shows toxic forever chemicals known as PFAS may be entering the food chain on Long Island through contaminated soil, water and air.
New York State Senate Majority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins' office confirmed the budget plan will have a "robust progressive and corporate tax proposal."
Americans coming from the Middle East arrived at JFK Airport on Thursday and said the U.S. evacuation plan after attacking Iran was grossly insufficient.
The timing of Trump's Truth Social post announcing Kristi Noem's removal as DHS secretary took DHS officials and the secretary herself by surprise.
The announcement comes amid criticism of DHS spending under Noem, and as Congress has allowed the department's funding to lapse.
The New York City Council held a hearing Thursday on sanctuary city laws, and how well agencies are complying, prompting a rally outside City Hall.
A new study shows toxic forever chemicals known as PFAS may be entering the food chain on Long Island through contaminated soil, water and air.
Erik Lochtefeld is back to acting and marathon training after a glioblastoma diagnosis and complex surgery at NYU Langone.
HHS Secretary RFK Jr. wants the popular coffee chains to prove their surgery drinks are safe for teens and suggested the Trump administration could place limits on your cup of coffee.
Failed contract agreements between Mount Sinai and Anthem have caused thousands of New York patients to lose in-network care.
New York Attorney General Letitia James' office has ordered NYU Langone Health to resume its Transgender Youth Health Program.
Actress Daryl Hannah explains why the depiction of herself in the FX miniseries "Love Story" is unacceptable in an op-ed in Friday's New York Times.
Justin Timberlake is suing Sag Harbor to prevent the release of bodycam video of his 2024 arrest for driving while intoxicated on Long Island.
Brian Anthony Moreland is a Tony Award-nominated producer who has worked on numerous hit shows and joins a short list of Black producers working on Broadway.
Pokémon fans across New York City waited in live for special events marking the franchise's 30th anniversary.
Singer-songwriter Neil Sedaka, known for his hits like "Laughter in the Rain," "Breaking Up is Hard to Do" and "Calendar Girl," has died.
The New Jersey Devils beat the New York Rangers 6-3 on Saturday for their fourth straight win.
New York City FC rolled past Orlando City 5-0 on Saturday in its home opener.
OG Anunoby scored 34 points to power the New York Knicks to a 142-103 win over the Denver Nuggets.
The Rangers beat the Maple Leafs 6-2 on Thursday night to pick up their first regulation win at home in more than three months.
Cutter Gauthier scored twice in a span of just over three minutes in the first period, backup Ville Husso stopped 42 shots and the Anaheim Ducks beat the New York Islanders 5-1.
Neighbors and local businesses in Long Island City, Queens, say rental trucks parked on streets are impacting daily operations.
Erik Lochtefeld is back to acting and marathon training after a glioblastoma diagnosis and complex surgery at NYU Langone.
Manhattan historians recently discovered a link to the Underground Railroad at the Merchant's House Museum.
The National Dance Institute in Harlem hosts a special camp twice a year to bring together dancers with and without special needs for a dance camp, proving anyone can take center stage.
Could New York City's harsh winter weather end up curbing the number of rats? Here's why experts are saying don't count on it.
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.
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.
Cosplayers flooded New York City's Javits Center in October 2024 for the annual New York Comic Con convention.
CBS News New York's Vanessa Murdock has your weather forecast for March 7 at 6 p.m.
Unclaimed Baggage, a pop-up shop in New York City, is selling items from unclaimed luggage.
NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch provided an update Saturday evening on protests outside Gracie Mansion.
Hundreds of people gathered at the South Street Seaport on Saturday afternoon for a Holi celebration.
The remains of six U.S. servicemembers killed in a drone strike in Kuwait are now back home. President Trump, the First Lady and Vice President Vance are among those that attended their dignified transfer in Delaware. Nikole Killion reports.
