Clinton, De Blasio Facing Backlash For 'C.P. Time' Joke At Charity Event
Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton and Mayor Bill de Blasio are being criticized for what some say was a racist joke they made at a charity event.
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Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton and Mayor Bill de Blasio are being criticized for what some say was a racist joke they made at a charity event.
Democratic Hillary Clinton and Republican Donald Trump are both hoping for sizable delegate gains in the state's primary next week.
During the event Tuesday in Manhattan, Clinton said women in America are being paid 79 cents for every dollar a man makes.
The New York primary is just eight days away and the big delegate prize has the presidential candidates fighting for every vote in the state.
Hillary Clinton campaigned at the Jackson Diner in Jackson Heights, Queens, and addressed gun violence in a forum in Port Washington, Long Island, on Monday, April 11, 2016.
Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton and New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio are being criticized for what some say was a racist joke they made at a charity event.
Vice President Joe Biden's staff was caught on video trying to end an interview.
Clinton was applauded as she called for tougher, more sensible gun laws and painted her opponent as someone not willing to lead the way.
Hillary Clinton is leading rival Bernie Sanders ahead of the New York primary, according to a new poll.
Even when asked which of the two candidates would be best at "making American great'' -- the central promise of Trump's campaign -- Americans are slightly more likely to side with Clinton.
Bernie Sanders is riling up hundreds of supporters at Coney Island, telling them he's listening to their voices instead of "hustling money'' on Wall Street and from billionaires.
President Barack Obama is guaranteeing that evidence, not politics, will dictate the outcome of the FBI's investigation into Hillary Clinton's handling of emails as secretary of state.
Bernie Sanders is pointing to his growing string of statewide wins and Hillary Clinton to her still-commanding lead in the delegate hunt as the Democratic rivals jostle for momentum heading into New York's big primary later this month.
With New Yorkers set to hit the polls later this month in a crucial primary vote, presidential candidates on both sides plan to spend the weekend rallying across the state.
The Democratic presidential candidates were back on the campaign trail in New York Friday in preparation for the state's primaries on April 19.
Sen. Bernie Sanders, D-Vt., was pressed Thursday on "CBS Evening News" about his recent comments saying that Hillary Clinton is not qualified for president.
Former President Bill Clinton engaged in a heated exchange on Thursday with "Black Lives Matter" protesters upset about welfare reform and gun violence laws passed when he was in office 20 years ago.
The race for the Democratic nomination is intensifying as candidates cast doubt over each other's qualifications to be president at overlapping press conferences.
The campaign of Sen. Bernie Sanders, D-Vt., is clarifying comments he made to the New York Daily News editorial board about the 2014 Israel-Gaza conflict.
The former Secretary of State and Democratic presidential candidate struggled while trying to gain entry into a subway turnstile in The Bronx on Thursday.
Hillary Clinton says Bernie Sanders deserves credit for a "good night'' in the Wisconsin primary, but that he hasn't "done his homework'' when it comes to curbing gun violence or reining in Wall Street.
The presidential race is descending on New York as front-runners Republican Donald Trump and Democrat Hillary Clinton look to heal after both took one on the chin in Wisconsin.
After a big win in Wisconsin and as the New York primary approaches, Democratic candidate Bernie Sanders faced fire from the New York Daily News for his recent stances on gun laws.
Ted Cruz and Bernie Sanders came out victorious Tuesday night against their frontrunner opponents in the Republican and Democratic presidential primaries, respectively, in Wisconsin.
Hillary Clinton was campaigning at Medgar Evers College in Brooklyn Tuesday afternoon, but did not take any questions despite the event being billed as a town hall.
The New York Knicks are being honored with a ticker-tape parade at 10 a.m. Thursday through the Canyon of Heroes in Lower Manhattan.
The surging New York Yankees used another big inning to beat the Chicago White Sox 10-5 on Wednesday night.
A New York Knicks documentary series is in the works from director and Knicks superfan Ben Stiller.
A Brooklyn mother and her boyfriend have been charged with murder in the 2025 death of her 3-year-old son.
The owner of a luxury clothing brand is accused of running a sweatshop in New York City, the Manhattan DA said Wednesday.
The New York Knicks are being honored with a ticker-tape parade at 10 a.m. Thursday through the Canyon of Heroes in Lower Manhattan.
A New York Knicks documentary series is in the works from director and Knicks superfan Ben Stiller.
A Brooklyn mother and her boyfriend have been charged with murder in the 2025 death of her 3-year-old son.
The owner of a luxury clothing brand is accused of running a sweatshop in New York City, the Manhattan DA said Wednesday.
LaGuardia Airport shut down one of its two runways Wednesday to conduct precautionary structural testing, the Port Authority said.
Dangerous heat is building across the Tri-State Area with the threat of severe storms, making Thursday and Friday First Alert Weather Days.
Thursday and Friday will be First Alert Weather Days in the New York City area, with high temperatures and the chance for strong storms.
The Stamford Fire Department said high winds ripped the 3,000-square-foot flag off the pole atop the WWE building and sent it flying into electrical wires.
Storms hit the New York City area on Saturday, bringing damaging winds, hail and downpours across the region.
It's unseasonably warm in New York City on Wednesday as humidity adds to the summer-like weather. There's also a slight chance for showers in parts of the Tri-State Area.
A man was charged with assaulting an officer after he allegedly rammed his van into a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent in New Jersey, according to prosecutors.
Six women and girls had acid thrown on them in Jersey City Monday night, officials said. It happened around 7:30 p.m. on in front of a house on Wilkinson Avenue near Ocean Avenue.
The Tuesday evening rush coincided with the end of the match between Senegal and France at MetLife Stadium.
New Jersey officials are once again urging World Cup ticket holders to lean on public transportation to get to Tuesday's match between France and Senegal.
The FBI is investigating after a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent was struck by a vehicle and then opened fire in New Jersey on Monday morning.
Rex Heuermann was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole for the series of murders known as the Gilgo Beach serial killings.
Wednesday is sentencing day for Rex Heuermann, long the suspect in Gilgo Beach serial killer case that has loomed over Long Island for more than three decades.
Tuesday was an unusual Election Day in one Long Island village. The job of mayor in Bayville is up for grabs, but no one is officially running.
The best golfers in the world and their passionate fans are descending on Shinnecock Hills Golf Club on Long Island's East End for the 126th U.S. Open.
There is good news for hard-pressed New York state residents -- 3 million will be receiving tax relief checks in the next few months.
The New York Knicks are planning to visit the White House, owner James Dolan said Wednesday, marking a first for an NBA Finals winner during President Trump's time in office.
In an exclusive interview with CBS News, retired Justice Arthur Engoron reflected on the highs and lows of the 2023 Trump civil fraud trial.
Tuesday was an unusual Election Day in one Long Island village. The job of mayor in Bayville is up for grabs, but no one is officially running.
There is good news for hard-pressed New York state residents -- 3 million will be receiving tax relief checks in the next few months.
Gov. Kathy Hochul says millions of New York homeowners are set to receive $2 billion in property tax relief.
New York broadcast giant Bill Ritter announced Friday he is stepping down from the WABC anchor desk after being diagnosed with early stage Alzheimer's.
For half a century, The Valerie Fund has been dedicated to providing care to children with cancer and blood disorders.
A New Jersey nonprofit called The Valerie Fund is celebrating 50 years of providing comprehensive care to children with cancer and blood disorders.
New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill is urging people to donate blood ahead of the summer months.
There's no vaccine for the Bourbon virus, nor medicine to treat it, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
A New York Knicks documentary series is in the works from director and Knicks superfan Ben Stiller.
New York broadcast giant Bill Ritter announced Friday he is stepping down from the WABC anchor desk after being diagnosed with early stage Alzheimer's.
Taylor Swift attended Game 4 of the NBA Finals between the Knicks and Spurs at Madison Square Garden on Wednesday.
"Schmigadoon!" — which was tied for the most nominations, with 12 — won Best Musical, and "Liberation" took home the honor of Best Play at the 2026 Tony Awards.
The Broadway revival of the musical (nominated for 11 Tony Awards) depicts drama, joy and heartbreak in the pursuit of the American Dream at the turn of the 20th century, with parallels to the contemporary world, from issues of race to the immigrant experience.
The New York Knicks are being honored with a ticker-tape parade at 10 a.m. Thursday through the Canyon of Heroes in Lower Manhattan.
The surging New York Yankees used another big inning to beat the Chicago White Sox 10-5 on Wednesday night.
The New York Mets averted being swept with a 9-1 victory over the Cincinnati Reds on Wednesday.
The New York Knicks are planning to visit the White House, owner James Dolan said Wednesday, marking a first for an NBA Finals winner during President Trump's time in office.
Admission to the Knicks parade along the Canyon of Heroes on Thursday will be on a first-come, first-serve basis and once the pens are full, the NYPD will turn people away.
A vending machine in Coney Island is offering something unusual alongside the neighborhood's classic attractions: original artwork from local artists.
A years-long battle is intensifying over the future of an old rail line in Queens that was abandoned after a fire over 50 years ago.
Harlem's historic Cotton Club recently announced it was up for sale. The news comes as jazz clubs across the borough disappear.
Jasir Gipson was shot by a stray bullet at 5 years old while walking with his mother. More than a decade later, he's graduating from high school with nothing but a smile.
Garbage piling up near freight train tracks is frustrating many Maspeth residents.
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.
Noches de Colombia in Hackensack, New Jersey is a vibrant hub for Colombia soccer fans and turns into "a big party" every time they play. CBS News New York's Luis Miguel Echegaray reports.
Knicks fans are starting to pile in along the parade route in Lower Manhattan to witness the historic ticker tape parade. CBS News New York's Christina Fan reports.
More than 10,000 NYPD officers have been assigned to the parade celebration on Thursday. CBS News New York's Elijah Westbrook reports.
It's going to be a mostly cloudy and humid day with stray storms possible. CBS News New York Meteorologist Tony Sadiku has the forecast.
An 18-year-old died Wednesday after being thrown from a horse carriage while riding with his family. CBS News New York's Adi Guajardo reports.
