Actor Matthew McConaughey makes emotional plea for gun reform at White House
McConaughey spoke at a press briefing about the tragic school shooting in his hometown of Uvalde, Texas, CBS2's Dick Brennan reports.
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McConaughey spoke at a press briefing about the tragic school shooting in his hometown of Uvalde, Texas, CBS2's Dick Brennan reports.
New York City's mayor is trying to get out ahead of a possible ruling that he says is giving him nightmares.
CBS2's Dick Brennan has more on what could happen and what Mayor Eric Adams is trying to do to get ahead if the 108-year-old law is struck down.
Mayor Adams is trying to get out ahead of a possible ruling that he says is giving him nightmares, CBS2's Marcia Kramer reports.
Over the next few weeks, the justices are expected to announce their decision on a New York law that limits permits for carrying a concealed weapon.
The governor signed a package of 10 bills Monday, saying New York will lead the nation in reforms following the Buffalo supermarket massacre and Uvalde school tragedy.
The bill signing will officially make New York the leader in gun control laws across the country. CBS2's John Dias has the details.
Tens of thousands of people from across the country are taking part in the start of "Wear Orange Weekend." As CBS2's John Dias reports, it's an annual event that raises gun violence awareness.
New York lawmakers are adopting some of the gun violence reforms President Joe Biden says he's looking for. CBS2's John Dias has the latest on the local developments.
Students around our area have organized similar walkouts calling for more to be done to stop gun violence.
New York State is expected to pass sweeping gun control legislation. CBS2's John Dias has the details.
The meeting marked the start of Gun Violence Awareness Month and came just weeks after the deadly mass shooting at a supermarket in Buffalo.
Funerals begin today for the 19 children and two adults killed in the elementary school shooting. CBS News hears from the sister of one of the teachers who died trying to protect her students.
The mayors from across New York met Tuesday in an effort to find solutions. CBS2's John Dias has the details.
Sen. Chris Murphy of Connecticut is leading the group of 10 senators.
During a contentious news conference, authorities said nearly 20 officers were gathered in a hallway for about 45 minutes before using a key to open a door and confront the gunman, CBS2's Alice Gainer reports.
The president and first lady say they will travel to Uvalde this weekend to honor the victims. Meanwhile, there are new questions about the police response. CBS2's Jenna DeAngelis has the details.
The move was made in response to recent mass shootings in Uvalde, Texas, and Buffalo.
Multiple rallies and prayer vigils are scheduled to take place, as local leaders call for gun law reform. CBS2's Elijah Westbrook has the story.
Parents are still adjusting to a tragic new reality, as new details come to light in the police investigation. CBS2's John Dias reports.
The attitude between the political parties is often one of mutual contempt. So how do they pivot to compromise?
Gov. Kathy Hochul directed New York State Police to increase patrols and conduct daily check-ins at schools in wake of the deadly shooting in Uvalde, Texas. CBS2's Alice Gainer has more on Mayor Adams' response.
We're learning more about the victims and efforts to save lives when a gunman stormed an elementary school in Uvalde, Texas. CBS2's Jessica Moore has the very latest.
The public and politicians are calling for change after another senseless shooting claimed innocent lives at an elementary school in Texas. CBS2's John Dias has the details.
The nation is in mourning after the deadliest school shooting in nearly a decade. Texas authorities say a gunman killed 19 children and two adults at an elementary school in Uvalde.
There is a disturbing update to an already tragic story. The FDNY has determined a fire that burned a historic Brooklyn church to the ground was intentionally.
Jordan Walker played spoiler in Philadelphia and homered on his last six swings to defeat Phillies slugger Kyle Schwarber at Citizens Bank Park.
An NYPD parking lot in the East Village in Lower Manhattan will soon transform into more affordable housing.
New York City has been accused of being too slow to respond to the homeless encampment growing between the Intrepid Museum and Javits Center.
An elevator in one Brooklyn apartment building has been out of service for a couple of weeks, leaving some elderly tenants unable to go about their daily lives.
There is a disturbing update to an already tragic story. The FDNY has determined a fire that burned a historic Brooklyn church to the ground was intentionally.
An NYPD parking lot in the East Village in Lower Manhattan will soon transform into more affordable housing.
New York City has been accused of being too slow to respond to the homeless encampment growing between the Intrepid Museum and Javits Center.
An elevator in one Brooklyn apartment building has been out of service for a couple of weeks, leaving some elderly tenants unable to go about their daily lives.
Authorities on Long Island are warning about a scheme in which victims are being urged to convert their savings into gold bars, then hand them over for "safekeeping."
A heat advisory will go into effect from Tuesday to Wednesday for NYC and the surrounding area, as feels-like temperatures could reach the 100s.
People in the New York City area should brace for more extreme weather this week.
Some storms returned to the New York City and New Jersey area on Friday.
Thursday's flood warnings have been canceled for New York City and New Jersey, but storms are expected to return Friday.
Severe thunderstorms swept through New York and New Jersey on Saturday night, causing damage amid Fourth of July festivities.
Robots called "Daxbots" will be roaming around Hoboken to collect data on sidewalks, curb ramps and other pedestrian infrastructure.
The car owner started the vehicle, and it exploded, launching debris into homes, yards and across a road on Monday morning.
A heat advisory will go into effect from Tuesday to Wednesday for NYC and the surrounding area, as feels-like temperatures could reach the 100s.
A New Jersey man says his T-shirt nearly got him kicked off a United Airlines flight.
People in the New York City area should brace for more extreme weather this week.
Authorities on Long Island are warning about a scheme in which victims are being urged to convert their savings into gold bars, then hand them over for "safekeeping."
Authorities on Long Island are warning about a scheme in which victims are being urged their savings into gold bars, and to then hand over those gold bars over for "safekeeping." CBS News New York's Carolyn Gusoff reports.
Some storms returned to the New York City and New Jersey area on Friday.
The Smithtown Library on Long Island opened all of its doors Thursday, nearly two years after a wave of water flowed through the building during catastrophic flooding. CBS News New York's Jennifer McLogan reports.
Some people who watched the FourLeaf Air Show at Jones Beach over the weekend are claiming the colorful smoke from the performing planes damaged their boats.
An NYPD parking lot in the East Village in Lower Manhattan will soon transform into more affordable housing.
New York City has been accused of being too slow to respond to the homeless encampment growing between the Intrepid Museum and Javits Center.
As the number of cases of Legionnaires' disease on the Upper East Side continues to rise, City Council Speaker Julie Menin is blasting the Mamdani administration over its handling of the outbreak.
U.S. District Judge Kathleen Williams said President Trump's lawsuit against the IRS had been filed for an "improper purpose."
Sen. Mitch McConnell released a statement on his health on Sunday along with a photo of himself and his wife, Elaine Chao, after questions swirled about his condition.
As the number of cases of Legionnaires' disease on the Upper East Side continues to rise, City Council Speaker Julie Menin is blasting the Mamdani administration over its handling of the outbreak.
All of the Upper East Side buildings with cooling towers that tested positive for Legionella bacteria have completed necessary cleaning, New York City health officials said Sunday.
Thirty-one people who were hospitalized with Legionnaires' disease on the Upper East Side have been discharged, New York City health officials said Saturday.
New Jersey is one of more than a dozen states that are working to collect, remove and destroy all of their aqueous film-forming foam.
Healthcare leaders in New York are warning of a potential caregiver crisis if TPS is permanently revoked from immigrant healthcare workers.
New Zealand actor Sam Neill, known for "Jurassic Park" and "The Piano," died Monday at 78, his family says.
The final show of Jay-Z's anniversary concert series at Yankee Stadium was delayed for hours after hundreds of ticketless fans flooded the gates and breached security, according to officials.
Jay-Z and some very special guests took over Yankee Stadium on Friday night, performing to a sold-out crowd.
Bonnie Tyler, the Welsh pop star best known for singing the chart-topping power ballad "Total Eclipse of the Heart" in 1983, has died. She was 75.
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce were married in a place that generates plenty of garbage, and one man figured out there is a market for it if you package it just right.
Jordan Walker played spoiler in Philadelphia and homered on his last six swings to defeat Phillies slugger Kyle Schwarber at Citizens Bank Park.
The New York Mets have stumbled into the All-Star break after their worst first half in 31 years.
Ben Rice hit a two-run triple in the top of the eighth inning to give the Yankees their third straight come-from-behind victory over the Nationals, 5-3 on Sunday.
The Red Sox extended their winning streak to nine by beating the New York Mets 3-2 Sunday.
The surging Red Sox extended their winning streak to eight games with a 4-0 victory over the Mets on Saturday.
Two Upper West Side children went on a mission to visit 40 playgrounds in one day, hoping to set a record.
Eddie Palmieri, the East Harlem legend who revolutionized Latin music, now has a street renamed in his honor.
Services for the UnderServed's urban gardens and beehives provide therapeutic opportunities for New Yorkers with intellectual and developmental disabilities and behavioral health challenges
Religious institutions across the country are exploring how their properties can help address the affordable housing crisis, with a Brooklyn development offering a model for blending community needs with faith-based missions.
The Classical Theatre of Harlem's artistic director says Shakespeare's famous tragedy is more relevant today, though audiences can always expect a twist.
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.
CBS News New York's Lonnie Quinn is calling for temperatures in the low to mid 90s, but the "feels-like" temperatures will be higher.
New York City is calling the project a major step toward addressing the housing crisis. CBS News New York's Naveen Dhaliwal reports.
CBS News New York's Allen Devlin spoke with the pastor of South Bushwick Reform Church, who said he doesn't know who would target his house of worship.
It marked the second time in a week that ICE agents used deadly force. A man was shot dead in Houston, a killing that is still under investigation. CBS News New York's Dick Brennan has the story.
It's the second time in one week that federal immigration officers have used deadly force. CBS News' Lilia Luciano reports.
