Early voting starts in special election to replace ex-Rep. George Santos
Republican County Legislator Mazi Pilip and Democrat Tom Suozzi, a former congressman, are running to fill the seat, which has been vacant since Dec. 1.
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Republican County Legislator Mazi Pilip and Democrat Tom Suozzi, a former congressman, are running to fill the seat, which has been vacant since Dec. 1.
Suozzi, who has served in Congress before and was once Nassau County executive, said there's no shame in being a career politician.
Suozzi, who has served in Congress before and was once Nassau County executive, said there's no shame in being a career politician. CBS New York's Carolyn Gusoff reports.
Former congressman Tom Suozzi is facing a relative newcomer to politics -- Mazi Pilip.
The special election to replace expelled former congressman George Santos is less than two weeks away, and voters are being bombarded with ads. Former congressman Tom Suozzi is facing a relative newcomer to politics -- Mazi Pilip. CBS New York's Jennifer McLogan sat down with her. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/3uhLWtT
CBS New York's Jennifer McLogan has the latest on the hearing in Central Islip.
Santos faces nearly two dozen federal charges, including wire fraud and money laundering.
Santos faces nearly two dozen federal charges, including wire fraud and money laundering.
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During the interview with comedian Ziwe, Santos showed off his Hermès bracelet and Ferragamo shoes.
Pilip is a registered Democrat, but was elected to the Nassau County Legislature on the Republican ballot line.
Pilip is a registered Democrat, but was elected to the Nassau County Legislature on the Republican ballot line.
Santos faces a slew of federal charges related to alleged fraud and campaign finance violations, detailed in a pair of federal indictments handed down earlier this year.
Prosecutors in the George Santos case are asking for a speedy trial and want it to begin in June, but the defense told the judge that's too soon. They have more than 1 million documents to review, and there are ongoing discussions over a potential plea deal. CBS New York's Jennifer McLogan was in federal court with the disgraced former congressman. Read more: https://cbsn.ws/488Fsf8
The former congressman faces a status conference in federal court in Central Islip.
Santos was expelled from Congress after a House Ethics Committee report found "substantial evidence" he repeatedly broke the law.
George Santos has left the U.S. House of Representatives, but apparently not the public arena. He's making personalized videos on Cameo and alleging widespread corruption in Congress since he was expelled.
The former New York representative discussed his future plans after being expelled from the House and the strangest things he saw in Washington during a bonus conversation with Marcia Kramer only on CBS News New York. More here
George Santos has left the U.S. House of Representatives, but apparently not the public arena. He's making personalized videos on Cameo and alleging widespread corruption in Congress since he was expelled. Watch his interview on "The Point with Marcia Kramer."
Former Rep. George Santos responded Friday to a call for new legislation to strengthen New York's candidate disclosure laws.
The former U.S. representative was expelled from Congress on Dec. 1 after a House Ethics Committee report found "substantial evidence" he repeatedly broke the law.
The winner of the special election will serve out the remainder of Santos' term, representing parts of Nassau County and Queens.
Democrats in New York's Third Congressional District have nominated Tom Suozzi to run in a special election to fill George Santos' seat. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/3uXe715
Suozzi on Wednesday met with Gov. Kathy Hochul, because he needed her endorsement to run in the special election.
Suozzi on Wednesday met with Gov. Kathy Hochul, because he needed her endorsement to run in the special election. CBS New York's Jennifer McLogan reports.
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