LI Republicans call for Santos' expulsion after ethics report
Santos faces a new motion -- the third -- to expel him from Congress.
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Santos faces a new motion -- the third -- to expel him from Congress.
The walls appear to be crashing in on Rep. George Santos with members of his own party leading the charge in Friday's resolution to have him expelled. CBS New York's Jennifer McLogan reports. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/47FHsLU
The House Ethics Committee found there was "substantial evidence" GOP Rep. George Santos used campaign funds to cover personal expenses.
The chairman of the House Ethics Committee, a Republican from Mississippi, filed a resolution to expel George Santos from Congress. CBS New York's Natalie Duddridge reports.
We hear from Executive Dean of Hofstra University's National Center for Suburban Studies and former Newsday journalist Lawrence Levy about the political implications of the House ethics report.
Santos said he will not run for reelection in 2024 after the House Ethics Committee released a scathing report on his alleged conduct.
A devastating new report says there's clear evidence Congressman George Santos violated federal law and stole from his own campaign, and there are new calls for him to be expelled from Congress. CBS New York's Dick Brennan reports. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/40WXnTX
The grassroots movement that's been a constant thorn in his side is now proclaiming victory after the House Ethics Committee released it's scathing report on Santos, and he said he would not seek reelection.
CBS New York political reporter Marcia Kramer is tracking the political fallout in Congress and on Long Island after Rep. George Santos announced he won't run for reelection. Read more: https://cbsn.ws/40FmLgu
We're hearing from voters and the Democrat who lost the election to Rep. George Santos. CBS New York's Jennifer McLogan reports.
The House Ethics Committee is referring its findings to the Justice Department, CBS New York's investigative reporter Tim McNicholas reports.
The House Ethics Committee found the GOP congressman violated federal law and engaged in a "complex web" of illegal activity involving his finances.
CBS New York's Marcia Kramer heard from Rep. George Santos quickly after the House Ethics Committee released its report.
It comes after the release of a scathing House Ethics Committee report, and Santos announcing he would not seek reelection.
The bipartisan committee says it has substantial evidence the Long Island congressman knowingly caused his campaign to file false or incomplete reports with the Federal Election Commission. CBS New York's Investigative Reporter Tim McNicholas has the details.
Their reactions came after the House Ethics Committee released its scathing report on Santos, which found there was "substantial evidence" of wrongdoing by Santos.
The court's ultimate decision could help Democrats wrest control of the House of Representatives from Republicans.
GOP Rep. George Santos' former fundraiser, Samuel Miele, faced charges of wire fraud and aggravated identity theft.
Rep. George Santos is keeping his seat, at least for now. The House failed to pass the resolution to expel him after a push from several local Republicans. CBS New York's Dick Brennan has more on what unfolded on the House floor Wednesday. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/47eX1tv
Five GOP lawmakers from New York led the latest push to oust Rep. George Santos.
The House of Representatives rejected a bid to expel Congressman George Santos from office Wednesday night. Despite that vote, Santos' future in the House is far from clear. CBS New York's Dick Brennan reports. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/47eX1tv
Congressman George Santos spoke on the House floor Wednesday, asking fellow lawmakers not to expel him from Congress. CBS New York political reporter Marcia Kramer has the story. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/47eX1tv
The announcement could be used as an excuse for Republicans to delay a vote on whether to expel George Santos from Congress.
There were a few surprises Friday in federal court for criminally indicted Congressman George Santos. CBS New York's Jennifer McLogan was in the courtroom when Santos pleaded not guilty to new charges and chose to go to trial as he awaits possible expulsion hearings. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/45QJI1c
New York Rep. George Santos is accused of racking up thousands of dollars in unauthorized charges on his campaign donors' credit cards.
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 is connected to a homicide that happened Thursday in Greenville, Orange County.
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 woman is suing the New York Yankees for $10 million after she was hit by a flying bat during a game.
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 is connected to a homicide that happened 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.
It's a trashy triumph for New York City leaders in their war on rats. There have been fewer complaints about rats to 311, which appears to show trash container efforts are working.
A New York City police officer and mother of three died after undergoing surgery in the Dominican Republic.
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.
There's been a report of a bigfoot sighting near the Pachaug State Forest in Connecticut.
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.
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.
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 Long Island Aquarium is asking the public to help name its newest resident – a Giant Pacific octopus.
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 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.
New York State Police say they are looking for Thomas David Ryan, 32, after a homicide in Greenville on Thursday.
The humidity remains as the chance for some strong storms increases as we head into the weekend. CBS News New York Meteorologist Tony Sadiku has the forecast.
