Rep. George Santos steps away from House committees
After weeks of scrutiny, embattled Long Island Congressman George Santos is stepping away from both House committees he was appointed to. CBS2's Lisa Rozner reports.
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After weeks of scrutiny, embattled Long Island Congressman George Santos is stepping away from both House committees he was appointed to. CBS2's Lisa Rozner reports.
The embattled Long Island congressman told his colleagues he will step away from his two Congressional committee assignments effective immediately, CBS News reports.
Business leaders and donors say they feel betrayed after sponsoring fundraisers for Santos.
Some of his constituents say they feel left in limbo, CBS2's Jennifer McLogan reports.
Jeff Wisenfeld, the son of Holocaust survivors, helped pen a letter to McCarthy urging him to oust Santos.
As Congressman George Santos delivered remarks on the House floor decrying antisemitism on this Holocaust Remembrance Day, outraged Jewish constituents renewed calls for the House Speaker to expel the representative of Queens and Nassau counties. CBS2's Carolyn Gusoff reports.
The laws would prevent candidates who lie about their qualifications from running for Congress in the future.
There were new calls on Long Island on Wednesday for a law that would bar candidates from misrepresenting themselves. It's an effort by voters in the 3rd Congressional District to prevent another George Santos from seeking office. CBS2's Carolyn Gusoff reports.
A Nassau County lawmaker is introducing new measures to prevent candidates who lie about their qualifications from running for Congress in the future. CBS2's John Dias has the details.
Meanwhile, the embattled congressman's voters are trying new tactics to get rid of him.
In an interview with a Brazilian podcast back in 2021, Congressman George Santos claimed he was the victim of a mugging on Fifth Avenue. He also said he was the target of an assassination attempt. Meanwhile, his voters are trying new tactics to get rid of him. CBS2's Carolyn Gusoff has the latest from his district.
When CBS2's Marcia Kramer first interviewed George Santos and Robert Zimmerman on "The Point" in October, they focused on the issues in the Congressional campaign. But a look back may have more to reveal about the enigma that is George Anthony Devloder Santos. Please enjoy this encore presentation.
Congressman George Santos made good on his promised "surprise" for journalists staking out his Washington, D.C. office Wednesday.
The embattled congressman was a no-show Monday at his office in Washington.
Against the backdrop of Santos' lies, a Siena College poll shows what voters thing of the congressman, CBS2's Lisa Rozner reports.
The Long Island Republican dodged questions from CBS2 on Saturday at LaGuardia Airport.
The embattled Republican dodged CBS2's questions at LaGuardia Airport on Saturday. Jessica Moore reports.
CBS2's cameras were there when Santos arrived late Saturday afternoon.
The saga of freshman Congressman George Santos continued Saturday as the man accused of lying about everything from his finances to his work experience landed back in New York amid growing calls for his resignation. CBS2's Jessica Moore reports.
Congressman George Santos is back in town. CBS2's cameras were there when he landed at LaGuardia Airport late Saturday afternoon.
With Rep. George Santos under scrutiny, some politicians are eyeing the Republican's seat in Congress in the event of a special election.
With New York Congressman George Santos under scrutiny, some politicians are eyeing his seat in the House. CBS2's Jennifer McLogan has the latest on Santos' recent appearance.
Nassau County lawmakers and residents continue to call for his resignation.
More claims by Congressman George Santos are under scrutiny. Some residents of New Hyde Park say he was spotted briefly at a temple this week, but CBS2's Jennifer McLogan reports Santos has not yet appeared in his congressional office or taken calls from constituents.
He says the claims are false, but Nassau County lawmakers and residents continue to call for his resignation. CBS2's Zinnia Maldonado reports.
Loved ones of patients at hospitals in New York City are concerned about care as nurses continue to strike due to failed contract negotiations on Monday.
Two teens were found with loaded guns at two separate New York City schools on Monday morning, according to police.
The University of Michigan Board of Regents on Monday unanimously approved Kent Syverud as the 16th president.
Prosecutors say Caneiro killed the family over his brother's plans to remove him from a technology company they shared after money allegedly disappeared from the firm.
A carriage horse in New York City crashed into multiple vehicles on Thursday morning after bolting out of Central Park.
Loved ones of patients at hospitals in New York City are concerned about care as nurses continue to strike due to failed contract negotiations on Monday.
Two teens were found with loaded guns at two separate New York City schools on Monday morning, according to police.
A carriage horse in New York City crashed into multiple vehicles on Thursday morning after bolting out of Central Park.
The New York State Nurses Association said it called for the strike as negotiations stalled with the city's wealthiest hospitals.
The judge in Luigi Mangione's federal trial says she'll hold a hearing to go over the seizure and search of Mangione's backpack in Pennsylvania.
There's plenty of sunshine is on the way to the Tri-State Area, but the First Alert Weather team is also tracking a round of snow later this week.
It was a mostly dry Sunday, until some snow squalls briefly hit the Tri-State Area on Sunday night.
Investigators said the victim was struck by a bullet inside his Danbury, Connecticut, home, and it came from the unit next door.
Enjoy the spring preview while it lasts because umbrellas will be your best friend this weekend!
It will feel more like March than January.
Prosecutors say Caneiro killed the family over his brother's plans to remove him from a technology company they shared after money allegedly disappeared from the firm.
There's plenty of sunshine is on the way to the Tri-State Area, but the First Alert Weather team is also tracking a round of snow later this week.
Richard Codey, the former governor of New Jersey and the state's longest-serving lawmaker, has died, his family announced.
There were two deadly shootings in Middlesex County, New Jersey, just hours apart this weekend, both involving teenagers.
It was a mostly dry Sunday, until some snow squalls briefly hit the Tri-State Area on Sunday night.
There's plenty of sunshine is on the way to the Tri-State Area, but the First Alert Weather team is also tracking a round of snow later this week.
New York state is taking legal action against the Trump administration for halting construction of five offshore wind farms.
It was a mostly dry Sunday, until some snow squalls briefly hit the Tri-State Area on Sunday night.
Enjoy the spring preview while it lasts because umbrellas will be your best friend this weekend!
John Pillaccio, accused in the fatal stabbing of a CVS employee on Long Island on Christmas Day, appeared before a judge on Wednesday.
The New York State Nurses Association said it called for the strike as negotiations stalled with the city's wealthiest hospitals.
As Kalshi and Polymarket become more popular, lawmakers in New York are scrambling to create new rules for prediction markets.
The subpoenas threatened a criminal indictment related to Jerome Powell's testimony before the Senate Banking Committee in June 2025, according to the Fed chair.
Trump administration officials are set to meet with Danish officials about Greenland on Wednesday, diplomatic sources tell CBS News.
Once an elementary school teacher in the Bronx, Kamar Samuels now leads the nation's largest school system under NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani.
Loved ones of patients at hospitals in New York City are concerned about care as nurses continue to strike due to failed contract negotiations on Monday.
The New York State Nurses Association said it called for the strike as negotiations stalled with the city's wealthiest hospitals.
The largest nurses strike ever in New York City is underway as thousands of NYSNA members walk off their jobs at major hospitals.
The potential for a major nurses strike in New York City is growing by the minute, with major hospitals and the New York State Nurses Association failing to get a deal done before Sunday's midnight deadline.
New Jersey has confirmed its first pediatric flu death of the 2025-26 season, which health leaders warn has been seeing cases spread at alarming rates.
The 2026 Golden Globes honored the standouts in both film and television from last year. See the full list of winners and nominees.
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Bob Weir wrote or co-wrote and sang lead vocals on Grateful Dead classics including "Sugar Magnolia," "One More Saturday Night" and "Mexicali Blues."
Video of an angry confrontation during intermission at a performance of "Mamma Mia!" on Broadway is going viral on social media.
Weinstein's defense attorney told the judge he'd like to pursue plea negotiations after last year's mistrial on a rape charge.
Jalen Brunson had 26 points and the Knicks snapped the Trail Blazers' five-game winning streak with a 123-114 victory Sunday.
Cedric Coward hit two late 3-pointers and scored 21 points to help the Grizzlies hold off the Nets 103-98 on Sunday.
Cody Glass scored twice, but the Devils dropped their fourth straight, 4-3 to the Jets on Sunday.
The Islanders beat the Wild 4-3 on Saturday night.
Pavel Zacha recorded his first career hat trick - one of his goals coming while most of New York's players were in the locker room at the end of the first period - and the Boston Bruins coasted past the Rangers 10-2 on Saturday.
Legislation would protect and expand hunger programs and improve benefit security as New York pantries see rising demand.
The people and businesses of Ridgewood, Queens, have banded together to help those impacted by the recent apartment building fire.
Student athletes at a high school in Queens have won both state and national video game championships.
Thousands of teachers across New York are participating in a statewide campaign demanding pension reform.
For the 48th year, El Museo del Barrio hosted a parade in East Harlem for Three Kings' Day.
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.
A large section of wall fell onto scaffolding and the street on East Burnside Avenue in Fordham Heights.
Youth mental health is a growing, national crisis and city officials say children in the borough face urgent need for care. CBS News New York's Jenna DeAngelis recently spoke with a young man whose own journey helped shape the space.
Police say a man was killed on Jan. 7 when a resident of Unit 3 of their Lake Avenue complex fired a gun and the bullet pierced the wall and struck Quispe in Unit 2, causing a fatal injury. CBS News New York's Tony Aiello reports.
Thousands of nurses continue to strike on Monday night as negotiators for the hospitals and the state nurses union failed to agree to a new contract. CBS New York's Lisa Rozner and Allen Devlin report.
Take a ride in chopper 2 alongside Dan Rice as he gives us a look at holiday light displays, from way up high, across the Tri-State area.
