Rep. Hakeem Jeffries announces bid for Democratic leader
If elected, Jeffries would be the first person of color to lead his party in the House.
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If elected, Jeffries would be the first person of color to lead his party in the House.
Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, a 52-year-old New Yorker, is running to replace House Speaker Nancy Pelosi in the leadership ranks.
The Brooklyn Congressman has officially announced his bid to be the House Democratic leader.
The Washington speculation machine has been in overdrive for months, wondering if Pelosi would in fact keep her 2018 pledge to limit herself to four more years as her party's leader, and if so, who would follow in her footsteps.
There's now a chance the Democratic leaders in both the House and Senate could be from New York, CBS2's Dick Brennan reports.
The expected formal announcement will be made one day after House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said she would not be seeking a leadership role in the new Congress.
Nancy Pelosi announced she will not seed a leadership post in the next Congress, CBS2's Marcia Kramer reports.
Hundreds of people took to the streets on Tuesday, day into night, at times taking over the Brooklyn Bridge, honoring Floyd on the anniversary of his death.
Authorities say he demanded the congressman and journalist retract statements about the election and threatened to harm their families.
Rep. Hakeem Jeffries and Mayor Bill de Blasio joined members of New York City's delegation Saturday, explaining why impeachment needs to happen even though the president has less than two weeks left in office.
Local leaders and members of New York City's congressional delegation responded to Wednesday's riot at the U.S. Capitol.
Think of Election 2020 as a train barreling into the station. Depending on who wins, New Yorkers could be on the train to economic recovery or under the train, crushed.
As President-elect Donald Trump continued to hold transition meetings in New Jersey, elected officials in New York had plans of their own.
Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-N.Y., is incensed that the main roadway through the Fort Hamilton military base in Brooklyn is named for Gen. Robert E. Lee, commander of the Army of Northern Virginia during the Civil War.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu thanked the United States and President Barack Obama for aiding Israel, but warned of the threat that Iran poses to Israel's survival.
Looking to strengthen ties between Israel and the city's Latino community, Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. welcomed the President of Israel on Wednesday.
The medical examiner's office said Sunday that 28-year-old Akai Gurley died from a single bullet to the torso.
Six members of New York's congressional delegation are asking the Justice Department to formally investigate last month's police custody death of Eric Garner.
Police named a suspect Wednesday evening in the stabbing of two children, one fatally, inside an elevator in Brooklyn.
The father of a 6-year-old boy who was stabbed to death inside an elevator in Brooklyn claims the suspect being sought by police is a homeless man he's seen in the building before.
There were a number of hotly contested Democratic primaries that were getting voters to the polls on Tuesday, especially in the racially and ethnically diverse 8th Congressional District in Brooklyn and Queens.
In the heated contest to replace retiring Congressman Ed Towns, it is the positions on Israel and the Middle East that may decide the election between Charles Barron and Hakeem Jeffries
Recent alleged incidents, including the Bronx ticket scandal, have officials like Assemblyman Hakeem Jeffries calling for action.
New York City police commissioner Ray Kelly has ordered his officers to stop arresting people for possessing small amounts of marijuana.
New legislation is being proposed which would require high schools to make it part of their public health curriculum to teach students what to do if they give birth to a newborn infant that they do not want.
The NFL released a statement Monday on New York Giants co-owner Steve Tisch, whose name showed up more than 400 times in files released by the U.S. Justice Department regarding Jeffrey Epstein.
A random attack last weekend at a popular Brooklyn restaurant was captured on camera. Police say a woman is now facing several charges for assaulting at least five people.
Martin Fehervary and Anthony Beauvillier scored 31 seconds apart in the second period, and the Capitals beat the Islanders 4-1 on Monday night.
The Clintons made a last-ditch effort to avoid a contempt vote.
If you've been walking around New York City this week, you've probably noticed it -- bags stacked high, bins overflowing, and piles of trash lining the sidewalks.
The NFL released a statement Monday on New York Giants co-owner Steve Tisch, whose name showed up more than 400 times in files released by the U.S. Justice Department regarding Jeffrey Epstein.
A random attack last weekend at a popular Brooklyn restaurant was captured on camera. Police say a woman is now facing several charges for assaulting at least five people.
If you've been walking around New York City this week, you've probably noticed it -- bags stacked high, bins overflowing, and piles of trash lining the sidewalks.
Carbon monoxide may have killed a New York City veterinarian and dog found dead inside a mobile pet clinic.
Nassau County Police Officer Patricia Espinosa was killed Saturday in a car crash on Long Island.
Bundle up — New York City and the Tri-State Area's stretch of dangerously cold weather continues, and it's sticking around longer than anyone would like.
New York, New Jersey and Connecticut were pivotal during America's birth. This year, as the nation celebrates its 250th birthday, CBS News New York is highlighting the hidden history in our own back yard.
Forecasters are watching for a chance of snow this weekend in New York and New Jersey as harsh winter weather conditions continue.
The First Alert Weather Team is tracking a storm that could bring snow to the New York and New Jersey area. Frigid temperatures will last throughout the week.
Although the snowstorm has passed, the cold weather will linger with temperatures below freezing each day.
Tensions are running high after reports of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents arresting several people in Hoboken and Jersey City earlier Sunday.
New York Giants co-owner Steve Tisch said he had a brief association with Jeffrey Epstein but denied taking him up on any of his invitations and said he never went to Epstein's island.
The extreme cold temperatures have been causing water main breaks across New York and New Jersey.
Bundle up — New York City and the Tri-State Area's stretch of dangerously cold weather continues, and it's sticking around longer than anyone would like.
We're learning more about Dan Sohail, the man charged with repeatedly ramming his car into Chabad Headquarters in Brooklyn on Jan. 28.
Nassau County Police Officer Patricia Espinosa was killed Saturday in a car crash on Long Island.
The offshore wind project aimed at powering 600,000 New York homes can resume construction off Long Island, a federal judge ruled.
Authorities say online threats like sextortion are exploding, with predators increasingly pushing violence.
An off-duty Nassau County police officer was killed in a car crash with an alleged drunk driver Saturday morning, police say.
The suspect accused of killing his ex-girlfriend on Long Island in November 2025 has been deemed not competent to stand trial.
The Clintons made a last-ditch effort to avoid a contempt vote.
If you've been walking around New York City this week, you've probably noticed it -- bags stacked high, bins overflowing, and piles of trash lining the sidewalks.
A plan to restrict how Rockland County employees may interact with ICE agents is causing a stir in New York City's northern suburbs.
The offshore wind project aimed at powering 600,000 New York homes can resume construction off Long Island, a federal judge ruled.
Hypothermia played a role in more than a dozen deaths in NYC during the dangerous run of cold weather, Mayor Zohran Mamdani says.
In New Jersey, nearly half a million people lost enhanced Affordable Care Act tax credits this year, but the impact goes far beyond those who got the credits.
Starting July 1, as many as 450,000 New Yorkers will lose EP coverage and be forced into marketplace health care plans.
Striking New York City nurses returned to the bargaining table Thursday, the New York State Nurses Association said.
Mayor Zohran Mamdani and Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders joined striking New York City nurses on the picket line Tuesday.
New York City's largest nurses strike is now in Week 2 and it appears negotiations toward a deal remain at a standstill.
Popular singer-songwriter Noah Kahan will be bringing his tour to New York City this summer. "The Great Divide" tour will stop at Citi Field on July 18.
Bad Bunny used his Grammy acceptance speech on Sunday to denounce U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and call for the end of the ongoing immigration crackdown.
The 2026 Grammy Awards recognized the best of the best in music from last year, with big wins for Kendrick Lamar and Bad Bunny. Here's the full list of winners and nominees.
Complete closure of the performing arts center in Washington, D.C., will start on July 4, Mr. Trump said. It's not yet clear how extensive the changes to the building might be.
Music's biggest night returned Sunday with the 68th annual Grammy Awards. Here is how to watch and stream and what to know.
The NFL released a statement Monday on New York Giants co-owner Steve Tisch, whose name showed up more than 400 times in files released by the U.S. Justice Department regarding Jeffrey Epstein.
Martin Fehervary and Anthony Beauvillier scored 31 seconds apart in the second period, and the Capitals beat the Islanders 4-1 on Monday night.
OG Anunoby scored 25 points, Landry Shamet added 23 and the Knicks beat the Lakers 112-100 on Sunday night.
Jalen Duren had 21 points and 10 rebounds after being added to the All-Star Game on Sunday night as an Eastern Conference reserve, and the Detroit Pistons routed the Brooklyn Nets 130-77 in the most-lopsided victory in franchise history.
New York Giants co-owner Steve Tisch said he had a brief association with Jeffrey Epstein but denied taking him up on any of his invitations and said he never went to Epstein's island.
Jamaica Colosseum Mall is set to close for good on Jan. 31.
A volunteer effort launched during the winter storm paired younger residents with elderly homeowners, offering snow removal assistance while creating new community ties across generations.
A home-visit initiative in Brooklyn connects aging Holocaust survivors with social workers as war abroad and antisemitism at home reopen old wounds.
A critical seasonal blood shortage is prompting renewed calls for New Yorkers to donate.
Puppet shows, peaceful protests and acts of service helped families reflect on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy through a child's perspective.
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.
The NFL will look into New York Giants co-owner Steve Tisch and his association with Jeffrey Epstein after his name showed up more than 400 times in released files.
Bill and Hillary Clinton agreed to testify in the House Oversight Committee's investigation into Jeffrey Epstein.
"Today" show host Savannah Guthrie's mother, Nancy, is missing in Arizona in what police believe was an abduction from her home, a sheriff said. CBS News New York's Aziza Shuler reports.
Hundreds of Brooklyn residents are waking up to dark hallways and no heat as crews work to restore power after manhole fires caused outages. CBS News New York's Elijah Westbrook reports.
Long Island resident Brian McGuinness moved his herd of goats into his home once the temperatures started to drop.
