Biden heads to Israel as blast at Gaza hospital kills hundreds
President Biden is traveling to Israel to show support for a key U.S. ally as Israel and Hamas trade accusations over a deadly blast at a Gaza hospital.
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President Biden is traveling to Israel to show support for a key U.S. ally as Israel and Hamas trade accusations over a deadly blast at a Gaza hospital.
President Biden will head to Israel this week, in a show of U.S. support for the country and its people.
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.
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.
Special counsel Robert Hur is overseeing an inquiry related to the discovery of documents with classification markings at President Biden's Wilmington home and former private office.
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. dropped his Democratic bid for the presidency to run instead as an independent candidate.
The president said he spoke with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and emphasized that the U.S. stands alongside Israel.
President Biden spoke to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and "pledged his full support" to the Israeli government, the White House said.
Adams said the problem is two-fold: helping asylum seekers and helping New Yorkers experiencing poverty.
There are new questions about border security after President Joe Biden did a major reversal on building a section of border wall in South Texas. CBS New York's Dick Brennan put the questions to the administration about whether policy has changed. Read more: https://cbsn.ws/48VwUtx
Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas explained that he waived over two dozen federal laws to expedite the construction of border walls because the administration was bound by law to do so.
Mayor Eric Adams is in Mexico on a mission to discourage asylum seekers from coming to New York, and Thursday night, there was major action from the White House on the asylum seeker crisis. CBS New York's Dick Brennan reports. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/3ZHj1Lc
Brooklyn Borough Pres. Antonio Reynoso said they city was underprepared for Friday's major rain storm, which caused severe flooding, especially in his borough.
From the indictment of New Jersey Sen. Bob Menendez to Mayor Eric Adams' potential primary challengers and more, there were so many things to talk about with Marcia Kramer's favorite pair of pundits, O'Brien Murray and Hank Sheinkopf, on "The Point."
The bipartisan spending plan will keep the federal government funded for 45 days.
The House committee held its first hearing into whether President Biden should face impeachment charges on Thursday. CBS New York's Dick Brennan reports.
President Biden said the UAW "saved the auto industry back in 2008," and should reap the benefits of profits now.
Congress was in crisis mode Tuesday, trying to pass four short-term spending bills to keep some parts open. CBS New York's Jessica Moore reports.
Rep. Mike Lawler is a freshman congressman with a lot on his plate. He spoke with Marcia Kramer about the possibility of a government shutdown and much more.
Despite them getting temporary protective status and work permits, Hizzoner claims the numbers still don't add up.
Despite them getting temporary protective status and work permits, Hizzoner claims the numbers still don't add up to stop the crisis. CBS New York's Marcia Kramer reports.
Mayor Eric Adams says the Biden administration's new work authorization for Venezuelans is a good first step toward addressing the asylum seekers crisis, but it's not enough. CBS New York's Natalie Duddridge has more local reaction.
Mayor Eric Adams spoke to CBS New York on Wednesday to respond to President Joe Biden's announcement that hundreds of thousands of Venezuelan asylum seekers will be given work permits and granted protection. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/3Puq6dc
After months of being pressured to do something about the asylum seeker crisis, President Joe Biden announced Wednesday hundreds of thousands of Venezuelans will be given work permits and granted protection. CBS New York's Ali Bauman reports from Staten Island, where there's more pushback against migrants traveling to our area. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/3Puq6dc
The meeting Tuesday came as Staten Islanders protested the arrival of migrants at a former senior facility.
Jalen Brunson is now an NBA champion and NBA Finals MVP.
New York Knicks fans waited more than half a century to win another NBA title, and they finally have their moment to celebrate.
The New York Knicks captured their first NBA championship since 1973 with a 94-90 win over the San Antonio Spurs in Game 5 of the NBA Finals on Saturday night.
Vinícius Júnior scored an equalizing goal in the 32nd minute to give five-time champion Brazil a 1-1 draw against Morocco.
Eli White homered and matched a career high with three hits Saturday, leading the Atlanta Braves to a 3-1 win over the New York Mets.
Jalen Brunson is now an NBA champion and NBA Finals MVP.
New York Knicks fans waited more than half a century to win another NBA title, and they finally have their moment to celebrate.
The New York Knicks captured their first NBA championship since 1973 with a 94-90 win over the San Antonio Spurs in Game 5 of the NBA Finals on Saturday night.
The 2026 Puerto Rican Day Parade steps off in Midtown Manhattan on Sunday, amid a busy weekend in the city.
The Knicks beat the Spurs in Game 5 of the NBA Finals to win their first championship since 1973.
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.
Vinícius Júnior scored an equalizing goal in the 32nd minute to give five-time champion Brazil a 1-1 draw against Morocco.
Traffic will be impacted in Midtown Manhattan as the city initiates shuttle bus corridors and street closures to accommodate World Cup ticketholders.
Ten of the 16 stadiums hosting Men's World Cup matches across North America are using Rutgers turfgrass, which is bred at a sprawling 300-acre research farm in Freehold.
Leaders from around the Tri-State Area are encouraging fans to use public transportation to get to and from the World Cup matches.
More hot weather will engulf the New York City area on Saturday, but it won't be as humid.
After a 10-year fight, a Long Island mother's push for family court reforms is nearing the finish line.
More hot weather will engulf the New York City area on Saturday, but it won't be as humid.
The man accused of driving drunk and killing a Nassau County police officer in January has changed his plea to guilty.
Long Island reporter Jennifer McLogan was presented with a Lifetime Achievement Award at the 2026 Folio Awards Luncheon.
Dangerous heat is building across the Tri-State Area with the threat of severe storms, making Thursday and Friday First Alert Weather Days.
The U.S. military has killed Niño Guerrero, the alleged leader of Venezuela-based gang Tren de Aragua, President Trump announced Friday.
Paramount Skydance's $110 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery would not harm U.S. consumers or weaken competition, DOJ antitrust enforcers said.
After a 10-year fight, a Long Island mother's push for family court reforms is nearing the finish line.
A federal appellate court denied a last-minute attempt by the Trump administration to stop the removal of President Trump's name from the Kennedy Center on Friday.
Early voting in the 2026 New York primary election is underway.
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.
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.
Madonna performed a surprise concert in Times Square weeks before the release of her "Confessions II" album.
Jalen Brunson is now an NBA champion and NBA Finals MVP.
New York Knicks fans waited more than half a century to win another NBA title, and they finally have their moment to celebrate.
The New York Knicks captured their first NBA championship since 1973 with a 94-90 win over the San Antonio Spurs in Game 5 of the NBA Finals on Saturday night.
Vinícius Júnior scored an equalizing goal in the 32nd minute to give five-time champion Brazil a 1-1 draw against Morocco.
Eli White homered and matched a career high with three hits Saturday, leading the Atlanta Braves to a 3-1 win over the New York Mets.
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.
Residents and elected officials are urging the MTA to reopen the Long Island Rail Road's former Elmhurst station, arguing that the neighborhood has outgrown its current transit options.
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.
New York City Public Advocate Jumaane Williams attended a Knicks watch party at Radio City Music Hall with his daughter Saturday and was ecstatic after their championship win.
Frazier also told CBS News New York's Doug Williams there are many similarities between these Knicks and the the 1973 championship team he played on.
Watch the moment Knicks fans witnessed New York win their first NBA title in 53 years.
Starks, who played guard for the Knicks when they went to the NBA Finals in 1994, spoke to CBS News New York's Doug Williams on the court in San Antonio after Game 5 on Saturday.
Saturday was a busy day for sports fans in the New York City area who were splitting their time between soccer and basketball. CBS News New York's Kristie Keleshian has more on the World Cup and Knicks excitement.
