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.
Investigators are still working to track down the cause of Wednesday's deadly fire in the Bronx.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani is reacting after voters in Michigan chose a progressive Democrat over a moderate.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani has a message for New Yorkers: Take this heat seriously.
A bodega worker was grazed by gunfire after he tried to stop a man from stealing at a Lower East Side store, the NYPD said.
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.
Investigators are still working to track down the cause of Wednesday's deadly fire in the Bronx.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani is reacting after voters in Michigan chose a progressive Democrat over a moderate.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani has a message for New Yorkers: Take this heat seriously.
A bodega worker was grazed by gunfire after he tried to stop a man from stealing at a Lower East Side store, the NYPD said.
Some lights atop Yankee Stadium briefly went dark a couple of times in the first inning Wednesday night.
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.
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.
The family of a man who died at the Delaney Hall immigration detention center in Newark, New Jersey, is demanding justice.
Protesters gathered at the gates of Delaney Hall immigration detention center in Newark, New Jersey, Monday following the death of an ICE detainee.
The power was restored Tuesday morning after going out at the American Dream Mall in East Rutherford, N.J. Monday afternoon.
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.
Dangerous rip currents have been reported across New York area beaches in recent weeks, causing dozens of ocean rescues. As CBS News New York's Carolyn Gusoff reports, officials in the Town of Hempstead began a safety campaign Wednesday to educate swimmers on how to break the grip of a rip.
Communities across New York City and Long Island came together Tuesday for National Night Out.
On Long Island, a farm is helping kids cope using therapy horses. CBS News New York's John Dias reports.
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.
The Medical Aid in Dying law allows terminally ill adults to request a doctor to prescribe them lethal medication.
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.
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.
The New York Yankees beat the St. Louis Cardinals 2-0 on Tuesday night.
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.
The FIFA World Cup is delivering a business boost for many bars and restaurants across New York City, but not every industry is seeing the same payoff.
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.
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Authors Marie Benedict and Victoria Christopher Murray discuss their latest novel, A Pair of Aces. The writing duo shares insights into their creative partnership and the discovery of the remarkable women at the heart of the story.
Investigators are still working to identify the cause of Wednesday's deadly fire in the Bronx. CBS News New York's Lisa Rozner reports.
Officials say the non-verbal, autistic child was pulled from the water by lifeguards and staff who immediately began lifesaving measures.
Daisy is a 2-year-old Maltese, Shih Tzu, Havanese and poodle mix who likes to play with her toys, gets along with other dogs and is looking for her forever home.
It's a very muggy day, and rain chances are increasing right before the weekend for New York City. CBS News New York Meteorologist John Elliott has the forecast.
