Israel airstrike in Rafah kills dozens as Netanyahu admits "tragic mishap"
The Israeli strike came hours after Hamas claimed it fired a barrage of rockets from Gaza toward central Israel for the first time in months.
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The Israeli strike came hours after Hamas claimed it fired a barrage of rockets from Gaza toward central Israel for the first time in months.
Former congressman Mondaire Jones, a Democrat, is running to replace Republican Rep. Mike Lawler in Rockland County. Watch his entire interview on CBS New York's "The Point with Marcia Kramer."
Mondaire Jones served one term in Congress, but was the victim of a squeeze play when then-Rep. Sean Patrick Maloney, another Democrat, relocated to his district and lost to Republican Mike Lawler. Jones wants back in, but Lawler is fighting tooth and nail. Watch the full episode of "The Point with Marcia Kramer."
Students have engaged in a lawsuit against City University of New York over changes to its graduation ceremony.
It comes after almost two years of disagreements surrounding the annual event. CBS New York's Tim McNicholas spoke to both sides of the dispute on Wednesday.
The International Criminal Court's top prosecutor is seeking arrest warrants for Israel's prime minister, defense minister and 3 top Hamas leaders.
The International Criminal Court says Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Hamas leaders are wanted in connection with the war in Gaza. CBS New York's Dick Brennan reports.
The street festival highlighted contributions made by Palestinian residents and businesses. CBS New York's Jessica Moore reports.
Elected leaders and community members called for the release of hostages held by Hamas in Gaza. CBS New York's Jessica Moore reports.
New York Republicans have not had a voice in the U.S. Senate since Al D'Amato's defeat in 1998. Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, who is up for reelection in 2024, wants to keep it that way. Watch the full interview on "The Point with Marcia Kramer."
New York Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand and Ofir Akunis, the consul general of Israel in New York, discuss the latest in politics with CBS New York's Marcia Kramer.
The team's coach was killed and a teammate was held hostage in Gaza for months, but the players find comfort and camaraderie on the court.
The Israel Defense Forces recovered the bodies of Shani Louk, Amit Bouskila and Itshak Gelernter in Gaza, Rear Adm. Daniel Hagari said.
The Israeli military says the bodies of three hostages killed during the Oct. 7 terrorist raid have been discovered in Gaza. CBS New York political reporter Marcia Kramer has the story.
A doctor from New Jersey is one of more than a dozen volunteers who are stranded at a hospital in Gaza and calling on the U.S. government to get them home.
Roughly 20 American medical volunteers are stranded at a hospital in Gaza and calling on the U.S. government to get them home. CBS New York's Doug Williams reports.
A few dozen NYU students walked out of Yankee Stadium during the school's commencement ceremony on Wednesday.
Thousands of students celebrated their graduation during the ceremony at Yankee Stadium on Wednesday, but some walked out as part of ongoing protests of the Israel-Hamas war. CBS New York's Jenna DeAngelis reports.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu spoke Wednesday about the military operation in Rafah. Meanwhile, Palestinians mark a day of displacement that some say is happening again and again. CBS New York's Jessica Moore reports.
The move comes days after the U.S. withheld shipments of certain munitions to Israel over concerns about a ground offensive in the Gaza city of Rafah.
The United States is sending a new $1 billion aid package to Israel. CBS New York's Dick Brennan has details.
Pro-Israel demonstrators and counter protesters descended on Times Square on Monday night.
The rally and concert in support of Israel was organized by Zionist Organization of America and The World Values Network. CBS New York's Ali Bauman reports.
Israel's battle against Hamas has forced nearly 360,000 people to flee from a city they were told only months ago to seek refuge in.
Jerry Seinfeld, who has supported Israel since the Oct. 7 attack by Hamas militants, delivered the commencement address at Duke University on Sunday.
