George Santos files paperwork indicating he will run for reelection
Filing paperwork with the Federal Election Commission does not necessarily mean a person is running, but it does allow Santos to raise money.
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Filing paperwork with the Federal Election Commission does not necessarily mean a person is running, but it does allow Santos to raise money.
Gustavo Ribeiro Trelha claimed Santos taught him how to use skimmers — which steal personal information from cards inserted into ATM machines — when they were roommates near Florida.
CBS News has learned the Secret Service is reviewing a sworn declaration from a Brazilian man who claims Rep. George Santos led a fraud scheme in 2017.
"The residents of the third district are now in limbo," Nassau County Legislator Joshua Lafazan said.
Voters in George Santos' Third Congressional District want to know if a House Ethics investigation will take weeks, months or years. While the Republican fights to save his seat, residents tell CBS2's Jennifer McLogan they feel they're without representation in Congress.
The House Ethics Committee voted unanimously to investigate embattled Congressman George Santos. CBS2's Dick Brennan reports.
The committee will determine in part whether Santos engaged in unlawful activity during his 2022 congressional campaign.
The House Ethics Committee is opening a formal investigation into embattled Congressman George Santos. This comes after he's admitted to lying about his past, but this investigation is looking into very specific allegations. CBS2's Dick Brennan reports.
The future congressman was questioned after his address was found in a car tied to the suspect in an ATM skimming case.
The caravan's final stop was at Santos' district office, which was closed.
The caravan's final stop was at Santos' district office, which was closed, CBS2's Leah Mishkin reports.
Third District constitutents are pushing for Congress to expel Rep. George Santos over his lies. CBS2's Christina Fan reports.
Santos can be heard lying about his employment in audio from a 2017 court appearance at a bail hearing for a "family friend."
Gov. Kathy Hochul calls the move "disgusting."
A Long Island mother is reacting to a new bill co-sponsored by Congressman George Santos that would make the AR-15 the national gun of the United States. Her son was killed in the Parkland school shooting. CBS2's Ali Bauman reports.
Long Island Congressman George Santos has stunned the New York political establishment by backing a bill to make the AR-15 assault rifle the "national gun of the United States." CBS2 political reporter Marcia Kramer reports.
The embattled congressman told Piers Morgan if he could do it all over again, considering all that has happened, he wouldn't have run. CBS2's Kristine Johnson reports.
The investigation began when another man was caught removing a skimming device from a Seattle ATM.
They want the embattled Republican out now, and they called on House Speaker Kevin McCarthy to get it done.
Constituents of Rep. George Santos called on Speaker Kevin McCarthy to immediately move the resolution to expel him to the House floor for a straight up or down vote. Jody Kass of Concerned Citizens of NY-03 spoke with CBS2's Dick Brennan.
A new documentary by CBS Reports, "Campaign of Deceit,” tracks some of the many alleged falsehoods that New York Republican George Santos is accused of telling voters on his path to Congress. Caitlin Huey Burns examined Santos' past to try to find answers. She joins “CBS Saturday Morning” to discuss the film, which can be streamed beginning Sunday, February 12 at 8 p.m. Eastern on the CBS News app.
The FEC sent a letter to the New York lawmaker because of fundraising Santos has done after being elected.
He was excluded from a bipartisan meeting with New York's Congressional delegation hosted by the governor.
Since the day George Santos hit the campaign trail, he's lied about much of his life. In a new documentary, CBS Reports follows Santos' unlikely path from a basement in Queens to seaside Brazil to Long Island's wealthiest suburbs.
Gov. Kathy Hochul says embattled Congressman George Santos should leave office.
New York City officials will discuss security efforts ahead of the 44th annual Dominican Day Parade kicking off Sunday morning.
Most of the Tri-State Area is under a heat advisory Friday and Saturday, with the chance for isolated to scattered severe storms
The L, N, R and W lines will be impacted as MTA crews replace and upgrade tracks and perform signal maintenance over five weekends and certain weekdays.
An addiction-services nonprofit approved by the city focuses on harm reduction for hard drug users — to the chagrin of some in the neighborhood.
New York State Police are looking for a man they say set a deadly fire at a home Thursday in Greenville, Orange County.
New York City officials will discuss security efforts ahead of the 44th annual Dominican Day Parade kicking off Sunday morning.
Most of the Tri-State Area is under a heat advisory Friday and Saturday, with the chance for isolated to scattered severe storms
The L, N, R and W lines will be impacted as MTA crews replace and upgrade tracks and perform signal maintenance over five weekends and certain weekdays.
New York State Police are looking for a man they say set a deadly fire at a home Thursday in Greenville, Orange County.
A woman is suing the New York Yankees for $10 million after she was hit by a flying bat during a game.
Most of the Tri-State Area is under a heat advisory Friday and Saturday, with the chance for isolated to scattered severe storms
A 16-year-old boy was killed after he was hit Wednesday night by a Metro-North train going from Danbury to South Norwalk, police said.
Most of the Tri-State Area is under a heat advisory Thursday and Friday, with downpours bringing the risk of flash flooding.
New York City and parts of New Jersey were under a flood watch due to downpours and strong storms Monday.
Stormy weather will return to the New York City area on Monday, bringing the threat of heavy rain and storms that may lead to flash flooding.
Most of the Tri-State Area is under a heat advisory Friday and Saturday, with the chance for isolated to scattered severe storms
An emotional vigil was held in Garfield, New Jersey, on Thursday to remember two children who died after being swept into the Passaic River.
A massive 8-foot python was found in a New Jersey backyard. The 40-pound snake is now safely back in a cage, but not before it gave residents in Freehold a scare.
A busy road in North Haledon, New Jersey, is still closed after it buckled during a storm two weeks ago.
Most of the Tri-State Area is under a heat advisory Thursday and Friday, with downpours bringing the risk of flash flooding.
Most of the Tri-State Area is under a heat advisory Friday and Saturday, with the chance for isolated to scattered severe storms
There's been a fourth case of tularemia in Suffolk County this year, Health Commissioner Dr. Gregson Pigott confirmed Thursday. The rare tick-borne disease is also known as rabbit fever.
A Long Island man is walking the final miles of what has been a remarkable summer journey. He's covered the entire length of New York state, including Long Island. CBS News New York's Carolyn Gusoff introduces us to the man behind the miles. To learn more, visit empirestatewalk.org.
Suffolk County health officials confirmed a fourth case of tularemia this year.
Most of the Tri-State Area is under a heat advisory Thursday and Friday, with downpours bringing the risk of flash flooding.
The Supreme Court in June struck down President Trump's earlier executive order aimed at ending birthright citizenship.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani is reacting after voters in Michigan chose a progressive Democrat over a moderate.
The Senate Homeland Security Committee voted to hold Dr. Anthony Fauci in contempt of Congress over his refusal to answer questions during testimony before the committee last week.
New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill is taking her first major step onto the national stage, endorsing 13 Democrats — as the moderate signals she may jump into the debate over her party's future.
Gov. Kathy Hochul signed new legislation Wednesday to strengthen inspections on cooling towers in New York City.
Several lawsuits were announced Thursday against New York City and others connected to a deadly 2025 Legionnaires' outbreak in Harlem.
Gov. Kathy Hochul signed new legislation Wednesday to strengthen inspections on cooling towers in New York City.
The source of exposure for the Legionnaires cluster on Manhattan's Upper East Side has been eliminated, according to the New York City Health Department.
A seventh person has died from Legionnaires' disease in connection with the Upper East Side cluster, New York City's health commissioner said Thursday.
Thirty-four cooling towers at 33 buildings on the Upper East Side tested positive for live Legionella bacteria, the New York City Health Department announced Tuesday.
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.
Vincent Pastore played Salvatore "Big Pussy" Bonpensiero on all six seasons of "The Sopranos," which aired from 1999 to 2007.
A new Broadway show based on Prince's movie and album "Purple Rain" will take the stage at Broadway's Majestic Theatre in March.
It was the third series sweep for the Mets this season and first on the road.
Some lights atop Yankee Stadium briefly went dark a couple of times in the first inning Wednesday night.
Bo Bichette singled off Matt Festa to score automatic runner Francisco Lindor in the 10th inning, helping the Mets to a wild 6-5 victory over the Guardians.
The Bayonne 12U Little League team from New Jersey is heading to the Metro Region Tournament with their sights set on the Little League World Series.
The countdown to the 2026 US Open in New York City is on, but some tennis fans are frustrated by how much it costs to get in.
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.
The judges of Hot Bench share the cases they're looking forward to in the upcoming season
Preliminary state test results obtained by the education website Chalkbeat found that reading proficiency fell five percentage points last year.
The MTA is making weekend service changes in Manhattan and Queens for the rest of the month that will affect several lines. CBS News New York's Elijah Westbrook reports.
Investigators are still trying to determine what caused a Bronx apartment building explosion, but fears of collapse are complicating efforts. CBS News New York's Christina Fan reports.
A fire broke out around 1 a.m. Friday at a store in Queens where one firefighter suffered non-life-threatening injuries.
