Schumer, Romney rush into Tel Aviv shelter during Hamas rocket attack
Sen. Chuck Schumer said a bipartisan group of U.S. senators visiting Israel was having lunch on Sunday when warning sirens went off.
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Sen. Chuck Schumer said a bipartisan group of U.S. senators visiting Israel was having lunch on Sunday when warning sirens went off.
The Middle East is top of mind for many here in the Tri-State Area this week. Plus, we talk about jails and who should run Rikers Island.
With wars in the Middle East and Ukraine, and unrest in North Korea, Iran, Yemen, Ethiopia and Haiti, is peace possible?
Elliott Abrams is a senior fellow at the Council on Foreign Relations. He was also a security advisor to former president George W. Bush and supervised U.S. policy in the Middle East for the White House. Watch his conversation on The Point with Marcia Kramer.
Time may be running out for Palestinians to flee Gaza after about a million people were told to evacuate. CBS New York's Ian Lee reports from Tel Aviv.
The pictures of the kidnapped were shown on a screen at the U.N. Some of them are Americans.
All NYPD officers reporting for duty Friday will be in full uniform as police step up patrols across New York City.
Families of Israelis and Americans taken hostage by Hamas addressed the United Nations on Friday, begging them to help. CBS New York's Christine Sloan spoke with others in our area whose loved ones are stuck in the Middle East. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/3Qjddo9
In an interview with 60 Minutes, President Biden says the U.S. is "working like hell" to find Americans being held hostage by Hamas militants in Gaza.
The Israeli military told the U.N. that the entire population north of the Wadi Gaza wetlands should "relocate to southern Gaza within the next 24 hours."
Red "kidnapped" flyers are being taped all over New York City. It's an initiative by Israeli artists based in the city to bring awareness to the lives still missing after Hamas attacked Israel last week. CBS New York's Shosh Bedrosian spoke with the artists, who say no life can be forgotten. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/45vz5AP
Israel's war with Hamas continues to escalate with more missiles raining down on the Gaza Strip. CBS correspondent Ian Lee discusses the evacuation process. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/3QeuYoy
His parents last heard from the 21-year-old just before a surprise attack on a small military base where he lived.
His parents last heard from 21-year-old Omer Neutra just before a surprise attack on a small military base where he lived. CBS New York's Jennifer McLogan reports.
Sen. Cory Booker told "CBS Mornings" on Friday that $6 billion in Iranian oil assets that were freed up as part of last month's U.S.-Iran prisoner swap are "frozen." Booker serves on the Foreign Relations Committee and was in Jerusalem when Hamas launched its large-scale attack on Israel.
New York City Councilwoman Inna Vernikov has been charged after openly carrying a firearm at a protest Thusday in Brooklyn. CBS New York's Ali Bauman reports.
Chopper 2 flew over a rally being held in Times Square to support Palestinians.
The MTA is also taking extra measures to keep the public safe, even though officials said there's no credible threat at this time.
Extra measures are being taken city-wide to ensure the public's safety even though they said there are no credible threats. CBS New York's Doug Williams reports.
Heightened security measures are in place in case of potential threats, while protests over Israel's war with Hamas are expected to continue. CBS New York's Elijah Westbrook reports.
Rudy Rochman, one of more than 360,000 IDF reservists called on after the Hamas attack, joined CBS News New York live from Israel.
A lot of people in our area have personal connections and passionate feelings about what's happening in Israel and Gaza, and now we're hearing from them. CBS New York's Doug Williams reports.
All NYPD officers reporting for duty Friday will be in full uniform as police step up patrols across New York City, although officials said there are no credible threats. CBS New York's Elijah Westbrook reports.
Law enforcement leaders say there are currently no credible threats the Tri-State Area, but that's not stopping mosques or schools and synagogues from increasing security.
CBS New York visited several communities on Thursday night and saw those who can't fight trying to join the fight.
The suspect in the 1997 murder of a woman and her daughter whose bodies were found near Gilgo Beach appeared before a judge in Mineola Thursday morning.
Gov. Kathy Hochul, the MTA and the NYPD say New York City's subway system is getting safer, despite a recent string of high-profile transit crimes.
While many New York Catholics may be sad to see Dolan stepping down, the cardinal assured them Pope Leo left them in good hands.
The NHL is bringing its Winter Classic to Miami on Jan. 2, 2026, when the Florida Panthers face the New York Rangers at loanDepot park.
Democrats on the House Oversight Committee have released a new batch of 68 photos obtained from Jeffrey Epstein's estate. Follow live updates here.
Gov. Kathy Hochul, the MTA and the NYPD say New York City's subway system is getting safer, despite a recent string of high-profile transit crimes.
While many New York Catholics may be sad to see Dolan stepping down, the cardinal assured them Pope Leo left them in good hands.
Testimony in the crucial evidence hearing in Mangione's New York murder case ended and the outcome is now in the hands of a judge.
The car appeared to plow into the garage of a home on East Broadway in Woodmere just before 3 a.m. Thursday.
Friday is a First Alert Weather Day as heavy rain and 45-50-plus mph wind gusts could cause coastal flooding, downed trees and power outages.
Thursday will bring even more relief, with highs near 50° and a taste of early spring in December. But don't get too comfortable—changes are brewing.
Some of the highest totals were on Long Island and in New Jersey, where greater than 6 inches of snow was measured.
A large water main break in Waterbury, Connecticut, is impacting tens of thousands of residents.
Bitterly cold temperatures are causing icy road conditions, including black ice, Monday morning in the Tri-State Area.
Survivors of the 2012 Sandy Hook school shooting, families and lawmakers gathered in Washington, D.C., on Thursday to honor the lives lost and continue calls for action to end gun violence.
Sherrill and Lt. Gov.-elect Dale Caldwell said their inauguration will take place in New Jersey's largest city.
Friday is a First Alert Weather Day as heavy rain and 45-50-plus mph wind gusts could cause coastal flooding, downed trees and power outages.
The remains of Dulce Maria Alavez, who went missing in 2019, have not been found, despite a fake report on social media, officials said Wednesday.
Thursday will bring even more relief, with highs near 50° and a taste of early spring in December. But don't get too comfortable—changes are brewing.
A celebration of the upcoming FIFA World Cup was held Tuesday at the Gateway Center in Newark, featuring a former great player for the U.S. Men's National Team.
The car appeared to plow into the garage of a home on East Broadway in Woodmere just before 3 a.m. Thursday.
Friday is a First Alert Weather Day as heavy rain and 45-50-plus mph wind gusts could cause coastal flooding, downed trees and power outages.
Thursday will bring even more relief, with highs near 50° and a taste of early spring in December. But don't get too comfortable—changes are brewing.
Hundreds of schools across New York, including dozens on Long Island, have to take old water fountains and taps out of commission.
If you're heading out, watch your step—black ice could make things tricky.
Democrats on the House Oversight Committee have released a new batch of 68 photos obtained from Jeffrey Epstein's estate. Follow live updates here.
Sherrill and Lt. Gov.-elect Dale Caldwell said their inauguration will take place in New Jersey's largest city.
President Trump's speech Wednesday night looked back on his first year and ahead to the next three. He touted new military bonuses, his tariffs and economic policies in a brief address.
An audit by New York City Comptroller Brad Lander reveals thousands upon thousands of complaints about the NYC school buses.
The measure would give terminally ill adults who have less than six months to live an option to have a doctor prescribe them a lethal medication mixture.
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.
Connecticut is dealing with its first measles case since 2021, after a child, who is not vaccinated, contracted the virus while traveling internationally.
Mixed nuts from Ohio-based Mellace Family Brands sold at some Wegmans stores could be tainted with Salmonella, FDA warns.
New York has no plans to change hepatitis B vaccine guidance after a Centers for Disease Control advisory panel voted to stop recommending a first dose for newborns.
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.
The Oscars ceremony is moving to YouTube starting in 2029, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced on Wednesday.
Nick Reiner appeared in court on Wednesday on two counts of murder in the killing of his parents, Rob Reiner and Michele Singer Reiner.
Bronx drill rapper Kay Flock, whose real name is Kevin Perez, was sentenced to 30 years in prison Tuesday.
Jesper Bratt scored the winning goal in a shootout and the New Jersey Devils defeated the Vegas Golden Knights on Wednesday night.
Luke Weaver has agreed to a $22 million, two-year contract with the Mets, a person familiar with the negotiations told The Associated Press on Wednesday.
The Knicks rallied to beat Victor Wembanyama and the Spurs 124-113 on Tuesday night to win the NBA Cup.
Alex DeBrincat scored two power-play goals in the third period as the Detroit Red Wings beat the New York Islanders 3-2.
The league-worst Vancouver Canucks defeated the New York Rangers 3-0 on Tuesday night.
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.
A Brooklyn startup and a national nonprofit are teaming up to turn everyday mail lockers into easy donation hubs, delivering thousands of toys to hospital rooms this holiday season.
The city is sharing new details about the historic $1 billion investment announced for the Coney Island Boardwalk, the largest in its century-long history
New York City officials have secured long-awaited funding to restore the 102-year-old Coney Island boardwalk.
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.
A retired Army veteran pleaded not guilty Thursday in the 1997 killing of a young mother that had long been tied to an infamous string of murders near New York's Gilgo Beach.
Doctors are seeing a spike in what’s called “holiday heart syndrome." It's a heart rhythm problem linked to overeating, too much alcohol and excess salt and sugar. Dr. Brett Sealove explains what it is and how to avoid it this season.
CBS News New York is proud to partner with the Humane Society of New York to help our furry friends find their forever homes.
CBS News New York's John Elliott is calling for temperatures in the mid 50s, but after the rain stops in the afternoon, temps will take a dive.
The prosecution and defense rested their cases on whether to allow certain evidence into Mangione's state trial for UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson's killing. CBS News New York's Alice Gainer reports.
