Gov. Phil Murphy signs gun safety package
Gov. Phil Murphy signs package of gun safety measures into law in New Jersey.
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Gov. Phil Murphy signs package of gun safety measures into law in New Jersey.
The measures come in response to the latest mass shootings in Buffalo and Uvalde, Texas. CBS2's Elijah Westbrook has more on what's in them and reaction.
The governor is expected to sign off on a package of gun safety bills passed by the state legislature last week. CBS2's Elijah Westbrook has the details.
The governor responded to Monday's mass shooting at a Fourth of July parade in Illinois with a tweet about Tuesday's bill signing.
The governor says the new law that will severely limit the places New Yorkers can carry weapons.
Lawmakers debated all day Thursday and into the wee hours of the morning Friday, but still haven't passed anything, CBS2's John Dias reports.
Republicans have been opposing the measures, but Democrats have supermajorities in the Assembly and Senate, CBS2's John Dias reports.
Gov. Kathy Hochul called an emergency session to pass legislation to lessen the impact of the Supreme Court decision striking down century-old gun carry laws, CBS2's Marcia Kramer reports.
The Supreme Court ruled guns could be banned in "sensitive places," but it wasn't clear about what locations qualify, CBS2's John Dias reports.
She is focusing on Thursday's special session of the Legislature to find ways to limit the effect of the Supreme Court ruling.
The move marks the most considerable changes to U.S. gun laws in decades.
The bipartisan act is the most significant update to the country's gun laws in nearly 30 years.
The House has passed a Senate bill sending the first major new gun control legislation in nearly 30 years to the White House to be signed into law.
Gov. Phil Murphy was scheduled to address the Supreme Court ruling that overturned New York's concealed carry law ahead of the latest ruling to overturn Roe v. Wade.
Critics fear the ruling will put more guns on the streets in New York City. CBS2's John Dias has more on the potential impact.
Brooklynites across the borough weigh in as they try to understand how this ruling will affect public safety.
The mayor and police commissioner say "nothing has changed" in terms of gun carry permits today in New York City.
CBS2 has a special report on the opinion and reaction from local stakeholders.
CBS News' National and Legal Correspondent Jan Crawford joins with analysis from Washington, D.C.
For those at the Nassau County Rifle and Pistol Range in Uniondale, the issue is a matter of common sense.
Gov. Kathy Hochul addresses the Supreme Court decision striking down New York's century-old concealed carry law.
Assemblyman Lavine says the ruling "opens the floodgates" to generations-worth of litigation.
With the Supreme Court striking down the state law that made it more difficult for people to carry weapons in public, what does that mean for crowded areas in the city? CBS2's Political Reporter Marcia Kramer has the exclusive story.
This is the court's biggest Second Amendment ruling in more than a decade. CBS2's Jessica Moore breaks down the big decision.
The country is awaiting an opinion on Roe v. Wade and abortion access, while New York is waiting to see what will happen with its concealed carry gun law. CBS2's Natalie Duddridge has the details.
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New Yorkers who buy their own health insurance could pay more as insurers file requests with the State Department of Financial Services to increase premiums.
The NYPD touted progress in its fight against illegal guns in New York City Tuesday, announcing that so far this year more than 3,000 guns have been seized so far this year.
A mother and child were hit by a car Tuesday morning in New Jersey, according to police.
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AI-powered technology is helping expand what is possible for people who are blind or have low vision.
New Yorkers who buy their own health insurance could pay more as insurers file requests with the State Department of Financial Services to increase premiums.
The NYPD touted progress in its fight against illegal guns in New York City Tuesday, announcing that so far this year more than 3,000 guns have been seized so far this year.
Luigi Mangione returned to a New York City courtroom Tuesday morning for a final pretrial hearing in his state murder case.
A U.S. Postal Service truck struck and killed a beloved fixture of New York City's music scene over the weekend. The driver, who is accused of fleeing the scene, is now facing charges.
The potential for severe storms and downpours returns to the Tri-State Area Monday as sweltering temperatures continue.
Monday will be a First Alert Weather Day due to the possibility of afternoon and evening thunderstorms and high heat indices near 100 degrees.
The New York area will get some brief relief Sunday from the humid weather.
Friday evening brought yet another round of prolific thunderstorms to the Tri-State Area.
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.
A mother and child were hit by a car Tuesday morning in New Jersey, according to police.
New technology is being installed at Newark that will help track planes and vehicles moving around the airport.
Four suspects pulled off a brazen smash-and-grab robbery inside a Woodbridge, New Jersey, jewelry store over the weekend.
The potential for severe storms and downpours returns to the Tri-State Area Monday as sweltering temperatures continue.
Residents of a Newark apartment complex got a startling wakeup call Sunday morning when police in tactical gear, responding to reports of multiple people shot, stormed their building.
The man who shot and killed Monroe University basketball player Amira McLeod has been sentenced to 20 years to life in prison.
A car plowed into a road crew on Long Island Monday morning, killing one worker and seriously injuring two others, Suffolk County police said. CBS News New York's Carolyn Gusoff reports.
A construction worker was killed and two others were injured when they were struck by a vehicle in Nesconset on Monday morning, Suffolk County police said.
The potential for severe storms and downpours returns to the Tri-State Area Monday as sweltering temperatures continue.
Monday will be a First Alert Weather Day due to the possibility of afternoon and evening thunderstorms and high heat indices near 100 degrees.
Back in March 1994, Yossi Spalter traveled on a van with his Yeshiva classmates from Manhattan to Crown Heights over the Brooklyn Bridge. The trip changed his life.
A judge on Staten Island has temporarily blocked implementation of New York City's new pied-à-terre tax.
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In a wide-ranging interview with the CBS News partner BBC News, Hunter Biden grew emotional as he discussed his father's condition, describing it as very sad to watch.
In a narrow 50-49 vote, President Trump's former defense lawyer was confirmed as attorney general in a vote early Saturday.
New Yorkers who buy their own health insurance could pay more as insurers file requests with the State Department of Financial Services to increase premiums.
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The New York Hotel and Gaming Trades Council claims The High Line Hotel tested positive for Legionella bacteria twice this summer.
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.
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"The Sopranos" actor Vincent Pastore is being remembered as a fixture in his Bronx community.
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A new Broadway show based on Prince's movie and album "Purple Rain" will take the stage at Broadway's Majestic Theatre in March.
LeBron James will return to Los Angeles on Christmas Day in 2026, and the Sixers will open the season in New York against the Knicks.
Brett Baty hit the first grand slam of his career and the Mets held off the Braves 8-5 on Monday night for their sixth win in seven games.
The New York Mets routed the Pittsburgh Pirates 11-1 on Sunday afternoon.
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Michael Harris II opened the 10th inning with an RBI single, and the Braves beat the Yankees 2-1 on Sunday to prevent a three-game sweep.
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.
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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.
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The humidity is keeping the storm threat in the NYC area, with the potential for showers in the afternoon and evening. CBS News New York Meteorologist Tony Sadiku has the forecast.
Rescue efforts continue as crews search for survivors after the strongest earthquake to ever hit the South American country. CBS News New York's Jessica Moore reports.
New radar technology is being installed at the New Jersey airport to help controllers detect movement on runways. CBS News New York's Tim McNicholas reports.
The man who shot and killed Monroe University basketball player Amira McLeod has been sentenced to 20 years to life in prison.
