Iranian operative charged in scheme to assassinate Trump, other targets
An Iranian operative told investigators that he was tasked in September with assassinating Trump, according to court records unsealed Friday.
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An Iranian operative told investigators that he was tasked in September with assassinating Trump, according to court records unsealed Friday.
The Heritage Foundation's Project 2025 includes a detailed blueprint for the next Republican president to usher in a sweeping overhaul of the executive branch.
President-elect Donald Trump has announced his first major choice for an important role in his administration – his chief of staff. Susie Wiles would be the first woman ever to get the job. CBS News New York's Dick Brennan has more on other potential candidates for top positions.
Democrats have watched their margin of victory shrink in New York City in three consecutive general elections.
Democrats have watched their margin of victory shrink in New York City in three consecutive general elections. According to the CBS News Data Team, in the Bronx, a 79% margin of victory in 2016 shrunk to about 45% this year. CBS News New York's Doug Williams went to the Castle Hill neighborhood to find out why.
President Joe Biden on Thursday promised a smooth and orderly transfer of power to president-elect Donald Trump. CBS News New York political reporter Marcia Kramer has more on the president's address.
Longtime political operative Susie Wiles is known as a formidable, behind-the-scenes force.
President Biden addressed the nation on the election results and the transition of power, with his predecessor set to return to the White House.
The president-elect is currently fully immersed in deciding on cabinet positions as he prepares for what promises to be an eventful first 100 days in office. CBS News New York's Marcia Kramer reports.
With Donald Trump projected the winner of the 2024 presidential election, N.Y. Attorney General Letitia James and other leaders are reacting.
Former President Donald Trump will return to the White House after securing victories in several battleground states.
Former President Donald Trump will begin his second term in 75 days, and a transition team is now in place. Meanwhile, some face uncertainty about what that will mean for hot button issues like abortion access and immigration. CBS News New York's Elijah Westbrook and Christina Fan have team coverage.
Former president Donald Trump gained ground all across the country in the 2024 election, including in our area. According to the CBS News Data Team, Democrats have been losing ground in the Bronx, Brooklyn, Manhattan and Queens since 2016. CBS News New York's Ali Bauman tried to find out what's behind this apparent shift to the right.
The race for president is over. Donald Trump is set to return to the White House in just 75 days. CBS News New York's Dick Brennan reports on his political comeback.
People across the nation, including New Yorkers, are wondering what a second Trump presidency could mean for them. J.C. Polanco, an attorney and assistant professor at University of Mount St. Vincent, joined CBS News New York's Kristine Johnson to discuss.
Former President Donald Trump prevailed in his third presidential bid — after four indictments, one conviction, two Democratic opponents and two assassination attempts.
A Republican hold on the lower Hudson Valley may help the retain control of the House of Representatives.
There's new pressure on Gov. Kathy Hochul to green light congestion pricing following former President Donald Trump's victory in the 2024 presidential election. CBS New York political reporter Marcia Kramer says this is just one of the issues New York officials are ready to tackle.
Vice President Kamala Harris addressed the nation and conceded to president-elect Donald Trump on Wednesday. He'll be the second president in history to serve two non-consecutive terms. CBS News New York's Jessica Moore reports.
Some New York City business owners hope the economy will improve under president-elect Donald Trump. CBS News New York's Lisa Rozner reports on how his campaign policies could impact the city.
Special counsel Jack Smith is said to be in the process of closing two federal cases against president-elect Donald Trump.
Gov. Kathy Hochul and Mayor Eric Adams waited only hours after the election to announce plans to cope with concerns over Trump and GOP campaign proposals that could hurt New Yorkers. CBS News New York's Marcia Kramer reports.
There were very few parts of the country where Vice President Kamala Harris performed as well as President Joe Biden did in 2020. CBS News New York's Jessica Moore breaks down president-elect Donald Trump's victory.
Donald Trump's victory in the U.S. presidential election could boost economic growth and herald market-friendly policies, according to Wall Street.
As former President Donald Trump has been projected the winner of the 2024 presidential election, many New Yorkers are wondering what his second term might mean for abortion rights, immigration policies and more. Gov. Kathy Hochul and Attorney General Letitia James spoke out.
Atlanta United rallied to beat the New York Red Bulls 2-1 on Saturday night to snap a seven-game winless streak.
A double shooting in Hempstead has been ruled a murder-suicide, Nassau County Police say.
A New York Athletic Club employee is facing charges after he allegedly recorded people in bathrooms at the club's Westchester County facilities.
Rainy weather returns to the New York City area Sunday, bringing with it the threat of flooding.
A Newark Police sergeant in an unmarked SUV was following a driver who then fatally struck a teenage pedestrian, officials say.
A double shooting in Hempstead has been ruled a murder-suicide, Nassau County Police say.
A New York Athletic Club employee is facing charges after he allegedly recorded people in bathrooms at the club's Westchester County facilities.
Rainy weather returns to the New York City area Sunday, bringing with it the threat of flooding.
A judge sided with Madison Square Garden in its lengthy legal battle with Charles Oakley on Friday.
The Elizabeth Street Garden in Lower Manhattan isn't going anywhere, and the community that fought to keep it is now celebrating.
Rainy weather returns to the New York City area Sunday, bringing with it the threat of flooding.
Bayonne, New Jersey, is heading to the Little League World Series after beating Darien, Connecticut, in the Metro Region Tournament on Friday.
We're in great shape on this Friday as we gear up for another weekend.
The potential for severe storms and downpours returns to the Tri-State Area Monday as sweltering temperatures continue.
Monday will be a First Alert Weather Day due to the possibility of afternoon and evening thunderstorms and high heat indices near 100 degrees.
Rainy weather returns to the New York City area Sunday, bringing with it the threat of flooding.
A Newark Police sergeant in an unmarked SUV was following a driver who then fatally struck a teenage pedestrian, officials say.
A man has been arrested in connection with a boating crash that killed two kids off the coast of Ocean County, New Jersey.
A New Jersey man is the 46th person to climb Mount Kilimanjaro in a wheelchair.
Bayonne, New Jersey, is heading to the Little League World Series after beating Darien, Connecticut, in the Metro Region Tournament on Friday.
A double shooting in Hempstead has been ruled a murder-suicide, Nassau County Police say.
The third annual Black Wall Street Festival was held Saturday afternoon in Hempstead.
A new Long Island business owned by former reality TV star Bethenny Frankel was issued a stop work order hours after its grand opening Thursday.
Old Westbury Police responded to a report of a loose horse along the LIE service road Friday afternoon.
A deadly double shooting inside a Long Island home has been ruled a murder-suicide.
President Trump headed to Long Island Friday to campaign with Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman, whom he has endorsed for governor of New York.
The USS George Washington aircraft carrier departed Vietnam last week and is headed to the Middle East to replace the USS Abraham Lincoln, according to a U.S. official.
Israel is being condemned by Lebanese leaders for strikes in the south that killed at least 11 people, including children, according to the health ministry.
The Kennedy Center's board of trustees voted to add President Trump's name to the facade of the performing arts center, more than two months after a judge ordered its removal, according to a Democrat who sits on the center's board.
Tehran has asserted that the Strait of Hormuz is "under Iran's control and management" after President Trump said the U.S. might "keep it."
Two more deaths have been reported in connection to the Legionnaires' disease cluster on the Upper East Side, health officials said Friday.
Jones Beach is back open for swimmers after it was prohibited due to elevated bacterial levels. The rare shutdown took place from Thursday afternoon through midday Friday.
New Yorkers who buy their own health insurance could pay more as insurers file requests with the State Department of Financial Services to increase premiums.
In a wide-ranging interview with the CBS News partner BBC News, Hunter Biden grew emotional as he discussed his father's condition, describing it as very sad to watch.
The New York Hotel and Gaming Trades Council claims The High Line Hotel tested positive for Legionella bacteria twice this summer.
The lineup for the 2026 Global Citizen Festival in New York City was announced Thursday.
Latin music stars Marc Anthony, Feid, and others are set to perform at a benefit concert in Miami on August 16.
Actor and comedian Bowen Yang will portray Mary Todd Lincoln in Broadway's "Oh, Mary!" for a limited 12-week run starting in September.
Designer John Galliano is known for his theatrical and dramatic designs, but his legacy is also marked by antisemitic and racist comments.
"The Sopranos" actor Vincent Pastore is being remembered as a fixture in his Bronx community.
Atlanta United rallied to beat the New York Red Bulls 2-1 on Saturday night to snap a seven-game winless streak.
A judge sided with Madison Square Garden in its lengthy legal battle with Charles Oakley on Friday.
Francisco Lindor's RBI single capped a ninth-inning rally, lifting the New York Mets to a 5-4 victory over the Washington Nationals on Saturday.
The Toronto Blue Jays beat the New York Yankees 4-1 on Saturday for their 13th win in 19 games.
The Vikings beat the Giants 13-10 in each team's preseason opener on Saturday.
Some residents of a Queens building say a temporary boiler truck parked outside has become a nearly two-year fixture, emitting smoke they say drifts into their homes.
Harlem Week 2026 brings past and present Harlemites together to honor the neighborhood's legacy.
Parents in Harlem say their children's walk to summer camp is littered with trash, illegal dumping and a growing encampment.
A specialized program from God's Love We Deliver is serving nearly 400 veterans with medically tailored meals, while helping combat isolation and ease the challenges of life after military service.
The Newtown Creek Alliance community science project gives students hands-on experience monitoring the health of one of the most polluted waterways in the U.S.
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.
Hundreds of people flocked to Hudson River Park on Saturday for the annual Blues BBQ Festival.
CBS News New York's Craig Allen has your First Alert Forecast for August 15 at 11 p.m.
New legislation being introduced in New York City Council could zero in on pedicab price gouging.
The Transport Workers Union is responding to reports that the family of a teenage boy killed in a Central Park horse carriage accident has taken the first step in legal action against the city.
A driver has been arrested after allegedly fatally striking a teenage girl in Newark, New Jersey, then fleeing the scene.
