George Santos pleads not guilty in federal court
Rep. George Santos said he'll fight the charges. Meanwhile, a resolution to expel him from Congress has been formally introduced. CBS New York's Carolyn Gusoff reports.
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Rep. George Santos said he'll fight the charges. Meanwhile, a resolution to expel him from Congress has been formally introduced. CBS New York's Carolyn Gusoff reports.
The expulsion resolution introduced weeks ago stalled in the House speaker gridlock, but could advance next week at the request of Rep. Anthony D'Esposito. CBS New York's Carolyn Gusoff reports.
The expulsion resolution introduced weeks ago stalled in the House speaker gridlock, but could advance next week at the request of Rep. Anthony D'Esposito.
New York Republicans tell CBS News they're going to push ahead with a formal resolution to expel Congressman George Santos. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/3Sf3C2X
The Long Island congressman could be heard shouting in a hallway on Capitol Hill.
Rep. George Santos says he was accosted by what he calls an anti-Israel protester Friday. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/46x08NI
There are new calls from Rep. George Santos's own party for the congressman to be expelled as he's now facing even more federal charges. CBS New York's Carolyn Gusoff reports. Read more here
"Today, I'll be introducing an expulsion resolution to rid the People's House of [a] fraudster, George Santos," GOP Rep. Anthony D'Esposito said on Wednesday.
New York Rep. George Santos has been charged with conspiracy, wire fraud, false statements, falsification of records, and other charges.
New York GOP Rep. George Santos faces new federal charges brought in a superseding indictment Tuesday.
Embattled Congressman George Santos has been indicted on new federal charges. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/3Qctds0
New federal charges were filed Tuesday against Long Island Congressman George Santos. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/3Qctds0
Former treasurer's guilty plea is "bad news" for Rep. George Santos, experts say, whether or not she cooperates with prosecutors.
Nancy Marks resigned from the congressman's team back in January.
The former treasurer to embattled Congressman George Santos became the first to fall from his camp. Thursday, Nancy Marks told a federal judge she knowingly filed false reports so Santos could gain financial support from the Republican National Committee. CBS New York's Jennifer McLogan was in federal court in Central Islip for the surprise fireworks. Read more: https://cbsn.ws/3Q4Qvjh
The former treasurer for indicted Rep. George Santos is expected to plead guilty to federal charges Thursday. Nancy Marks resigned from the congressman's team back in January. Months later, Santos was indicted on a long list of charges, including fraud and theft of public funds. The U.S. attorney's office has not elaborated on the charges against Marks.
The embattled New York Republican congressman says he'd rather be late and accurate than inaccurate and "suffer the consequences of a rushed job."
Embattled New York Congressman George Santos is denying reports that he's talking to federal prosecutors about a plea deal in his fraud and money laundering case.
Portions of the report, published here for the first time, show questions surfaced long before Rep. George Santos was elected.
A delay to his return to federal court is spurring speculation a plea deal is in the works.
It shows that a year before his election, questions had surfaced about his life story. The so-called "vulnerability report" has emerged as Santos prepares to fight federal fraud charges. CBS New York's Carolyn Gusoff reports.
CBS has an exclusive look at who knew about the lies told by Congressman George Santos and, more importantly, when they knew about them.
A newly obtained vulnerability report spotted red flags long before embattled Republican Congressman George Santos was elected. Read the CBS News exclusive: https://cbsn.ws/3Z5RJxE
The Department of Justice requested that Santos' criminal hearing scheduled for Thursday be pushed back to October.
Embattled congressman George Santos could be working on a plea deal with federal prosecutors in their fraud case against him.
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.
