House seems poised to pass funding package to end government shutdown
The longest government shutdown in U.S. history could come to an end Wednesday night when the House votes on a funding bill. CBS News New York's Doug Williams reports.
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The longest government shutdown in U.S. history could come to an end Wednesday night when the House votes on a funding bill. CBS News New York's Doug Williams reports.
A New Jersey nonprofit says the government shutdown put a spotlight on just how many people are in need.
After more than a month of closures impacting hundreds of thousands of workers, the longest government shutdown in U.S. history could finally come to an end Wednesday night. CBS News New York's Doug Williams and Nick Caloway report.
People waited in the rain in a long line at the Project Bravo food pantry at Montefiore Medical Center in the Norwood section of the Bronx. Organizers say even though demand has doubled, the amount of food they are getting has not. Lisa Rozner reports.
The funding bill that would end the longest government shutdown in U.S. history is headed to the House for a final vote as soon as Wednesday after the Senate approved it in a 60-40 vote on Monday, bringing Congress one step closer to ending the impasse. Natalie Brand reports.
While a deal appears closer to reopen the government, travelers at Tri-State Area and SNAP benefit recipients are still feeling the squeeze from the shutdown. CBS News New York's Allen Devlin reports.
The end of the government shutdown seems to be in sight, but officials warn thousands of New Yorkers still stand to lose their SNAP benefits in the coming months. CBS News New York's Ali Bauman reports.
Even though the longest government shutdown in history may be nearing an end, there is still a lot of uncertainty for food stamp recipients.
The House will vote Wednesday on a bill to end the longest government shutdown in American history. Erica Brown reports from Capitol Hill.
With Congress on the brink of a deal to end the government shutdown, the Supreme Court has agreed to keep in place a brief pause on SNAP benefit payments.
Despite movement in Washington to end the government shutdown, the chaos at New York City-area airports continues.
The stress of the unknown is weighing heavily on many in our area. CBS News New York's Natalie Duddridge reports.
CBS News New York's Christine Sloan has more on what to expect Friday and over the weekend.
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said he will only end the mandated flight cuts when it is safe to do so. CBS News New York's Christine Sloan reports.
The Senate late Monday approved a long-sought funding package that would end the government shutdown, bringing Congress one step closer to ending an impasse that has gripped Washington for 41 days and sowed chaos across the country. CBS News New York's Elijah Westbrook reports.
The Senate approved a funding bill on Monday night. CBS News New York's Jenna DeAngelis has more on what happens next.
Food pantry organizers in the Bronx say even though demand has doubled, the amount of food they are getting has not.
CBS News New York's Allen Devlin has the latest from Newark Liberty International, where passengers had a message for lawmakers.
Seven Democrats and one independent crossed party lines to vote with Republicans to end the record-long government shutdown. CBS News' Natalie Brand reports.
The FAA ordered airlines to cut thousands of flights ahead of this weekend as the agency deals with air traffic controller shortages during the government shutdown.
Eight Senate Democrats joined Republicans to advance a short-term plan to fund the government through January. CBS News' Bradley Blackburn reports.
The long federal government shutdown has had a major impact on U.S. air travel. CBS News New York's Elijah Westbrook reports.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture, in a late-night Saturday memo, also threatened to impose financial penalties on states that did not comply with the government's new orders.
It's the closest we've been in 40 days to bringing the shutdown to an end. A vote was being held during a rare Sunday session. CBS News New York's Jenna DeAngelis has the details of the deal.
While senators were at work on Capitol Hill, they still didn't seem much closer to resolving the government shutdown. CBS News New York's Willie James Inman reports.
