Former New York Rep. Carolyn McCarthy laid to rest on Long Island
Longtime former Long Island Rep. Carolyn McCarthy, who died in June, will be laid to rest on Long Island on Tuesday.
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Longtime former Long Island Rep. Carolyn McCarthy, who died in June, will be laid to rest on Long Island on Tuesday.
Former New York Rep. Carolyn McCarthy, known as a prominent advocate for gun control, has died at the age of 81.
McCarthy launched her political career in 1993 following an awful personal tragedy: the Long Island Rail Road massacre. CBS News New York's Jennifer McLogan reflects on the Long Island lawmaker's remarkable life.
Preventing gun violence in New York took center stage Wednesday, with former Rep. Gabby Giffords in town for the announcement.
A recent federal court ruling overturned New Jersey's ban on AR-15 style semi-automatic rifles.
New Jersey's ban on the AR-15 rifle is unconstitutional, but the state's cap on magazines over 10 rounds passes constitutional muster, a federal judge said Tuesday.
YouTube announced this week it is updating its policy on firearm videos to keep potentially dangerous content from reaching underage users.
The Biden administration is finalizing plans to expand background check requirements in effort to close the "gun show loophole."
The case before the Supreme Court involves a gun law enacted by Congress nearly 30 years ago that prohibits people under domestic violence restraining orders from having firearms.
Rep. Jared Golden of Maine has previously been unsupportive of gun control legislation passed by House Democrats.
The Supreme Court convenes Monday for a new term that brings cases on free speech, agency power and the Second Amendment.
This is just one of several new gun control initiatives instituted by Gov. Kathy Hochul over the past year.
Sixteen people who witnessed the Tops shooting in Buffalo, New York, in May 2022 are suing social media and gun companies over the trauma they endured. The suit alleges the gunman -- who killed 10 Black people in the racist attack -- was radicalized in these online spaces. Kristen Elmore-Garcia, a partner at the law office John Elmore P.C. based in Buffalo, joins CBS News to unpack the legal battle.
"I have been accused of releasing a pro-lynching song," the country music singer said. "...These references are not only meritless, but dangerous."
"There's no doubt that this bill is saving lives," Sen. Chris Murphy said about the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act, which President Biden signed into law one year ago.
Congress passed legislation nearly a year ago requiring background checks in all gun sales, including those purchased online or at gun shows. CBS2's Christine Sloan reports.
Tennessee Republicans are facing criticism after expelling two Democratic state lawmakers accused of breaking House rules by joining a gun control demonstration.
Lawmakers voted to expel two young Black representatives, but the motion to expel a White legislator failed by one vote.
Nearly 49,000 people died from gun violence in the U.S. in 2021, according to the CDC.
Sen. Chris Murphy of Connecticut, who has been on the forefront of gun control legislation in the Senate, said "there are not the votes" for an assault weapons ban. But he tells "Face the Nation" what some of the possible steps forward could be.
The Democratic congressman discussed potential ways forward to reduce gun violence, in lieu of a full ban, on "Face the Nation."
It comes in wake of the Nashville school shooting that killed three 9-year-old children and three adults.
The shooter has been identified as a 28-year-old from Nashville, authorities said.
Police say three 9-year-old students and three adults were killed, along with the suspect. CBS2's Zinnia Maldonado reports.
President Biden issued an executive order on Tuesday that aims to increase the number of background checks to buy guns, promote better and more secure firearms storage and ensure U.S. law enforcement agencies are getting the most out of a bipartisan gun control law enacted last summer. CBS2's Dick Brennan reports.
Mamdani's team says the group of 48 includes "people from across fields and communities" and are "New Yorkers whose creativity, leadership and lived experience reflect the full life of the city."
He's a mean one, police say.
Volunteers with Citymeals on Wheels got together to help homebound older New Yorkers on Christmas Day.
Catholics are reflecting on a historic moment at St. Patrick's Cathedral this Christmas Day.
Forecast model data continues to suggest that a general 4–8-inch snowfall is likely with this system.
Mamdani's team says the group of 48 includes "people from across fields and communities" and are "New Yorkers whose creativity, leadership and lived experience reflect the full life of the city."
He's a mean one, police say.
Volunteers with Citymeals on Wheels got together to help homebound older New Yorkers on Christmas Day.
Catholics are reflecting on a historic moment at St. Patrick's Cathedral this Christmas Day.
Forecast model data continues to suggest that a general 4–8-inch snowfall is likely with this system.
Forecast model data continues to suggest that a general 4–8-inch snowfall is likely with this system.
We've issued a First Alert Weather Day for Friday evening into Saturday morning due to snow.
It's a First Alert Weather Day as a mixture of snow and rain move through the Tri-State Area Tuesday morning.
We have issued a First Alert Weather Day Tuesday as travel could be impacted due to slick roads, especially north and west of the city.
Snow and rain will return to the New York City area before Christmas. Parts of the Tri-State Area have winter weather advisories.
Forecast model data continues to suggest that a general 4–8-inch snowfall is likely with this system.
We've issued a First Alert Weather Day for Friday evening into Saturday morning due to snow.
Leaders in Paterson, N.J., are pushing back against Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard's remarks suggesting the city is working to impose Islamic law.
Saint Cecilia Roman Catholic Church in South Brunswick, New Jersey, was ransacked in a desperate act for quick cash, police say.
It's a First Alert Weather Day as a mixture of snow and rain move through the Tri-State Area Tuesday morning.
Forecast model data continues to suggest that a general 4–8-inch snowfall is likely with this system.
It's practically the plot to "Home Alone." A quick-thinking 12-year-old boy in Medford stopped a burglar who broke into his home, police said.
We've issued a First Alert Weather Day for Friday evening into Saturday morning due to snow.
CBS News New York went inside ICE operations on Long Island for a rare view of how, where and why arrests are made.
It's a First Alert Weather Day as a mixture of snow and rain move through the Tri-State Area Tuesday morning.
Mamdani's team says the group of 48 includes "people from across fields and communities" and are "New Yorkers whose creativity, leadership and lived experience reflect the full life of the city."
The Justice Department said the process of releasing the Epstein files may take "a few more weeks" due to the volume of materials.
A federal judge has given a green light to New York's so-called Green Light Law, rejecting the Trump administration's bid to stop the state from giving people driver's licenses without having them prove they're in the country legally.
Leaders in Paterson, N.J., are pushing back against Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard's remarks suggesting the city is working to impose Islamic law.
Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani named Lillian Bonsignore as the next FDNY commissioner at a Tuesday afternoon news conference.
A spike in measles cases in Rockland County has New York health officials urging families to get vaccinated.
Researchers on Long Island say they've found physical evidence of PTSD in World Trade Center first responders.
In New York, cases of flu, RSV and COVID have spiked since Thanksgiving.
There are at least 500 sudden and unexpected deaths in the city each year, and in roughly a fifth of those cases, a genetic cause can be detected.
UnitedHealthcare and NewYork-Presbyterian have roughly two weeks to reach an agreement or thousands of Medicare Advantage members could be forced to find care elsewhere.
The singer said an MRI showed a cancerous spot on one of his lungs after he recovered from a lengthy bout of bronchitis.
Comedian and actor Bowen Yang performed his final sketch on "SNL" Saturday night, after announcing his unexpected mid-season exit from the show.
A judge Friday voided the conviction of one of the two men found guilty of the 2002 killing of Run-D.M.C. star Jam Master Jay.
The special features interviews with Kathy Bates, Annette Bening, Albert Brooks, Michael Douglas, Kiefer Sutherland, Jerry O'Connell and Mandy Patinkin.
Jake and Romy Reiner released a statement on Wednesday, remembering their parents, Rob Reiner and Michele Singer Reiner, as their best friends.
Adam Pelech scored the tiebreaking goal late in the third period, and the New York Islanders beat the New Jersey Devils 2-1 on Tuesday night.
Taylor Raddysh and Alexis Lafreniere scored 68 seconds apart in a five-goal third period for the New York Rangers in a 7-3 win over the Washington Capitals on Tuesday.
Anthony Edwards scored 38 points to help the Minnesota Timberwolves beat former teammate Karl-Anthony Towns for the first time and hold off the New York Knicks 115-104.
Michael Porter Jr. scored 28 points, as the Brooklyn Nets beat the Philadelphia 76ers 114-106.
The Mets jettisoned another core player Monday, trading second baseman Jeff McNeil to the Athletics for minor league right-hander Yordan Rodriguez.
What began as a middle school project has grown into hundreds of handwritten messages left across New York City, offering encouragement to strangers and revealing how a small gesture can resonate for weeks.
NYC says center-running bus lanes will speed up commutes and improve safety on one of Brooklyn's busiest corridors, but critics aren't so sure.
Nine Brooklyn Football Club partner bars are collecting shelf-stable food and winter coats to benefit 10 local schools.
The Davis Center in Harlem is now open for its first winter season after technical delays.
After losing his mother to a stroke in 2022, a Brownsville native is turning personal grief into a grassroots foundation, offering counseling and mentorship to children and young adults.
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.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Dogs got decked out for the annual Tompkins Square Halloween Dog Parade in New York City's East Village on Saturday.
Cosplayers flooded New York City's Javits Center in October 2024 for the annual New York Comic Con convention.
CBS News New York's Tony Sadiku has a look at the forecast.
He's a mean one, and the NYPD wants your help tracking him down this Christmas.
He's a mean one, and the NYPD wants your help tracking him down this Christmas.
Citymeals on Wheels held an event on the Upper East Side, while in Harlem there was a meal and toy giveaway at the National Action Network headquarters.
Catholics are reflecting on a historic moment at St. Patrick's Cathedral this Christmas Day. CBS News New York's Kristie Keleshian reports.
