President Biden takes aim at gun violence
He's taking executive action and pushing his goal for universal background checks. CBS2's Dick Brennan has the story.
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He's taking executive action and pushing his goal for universal background checks. CBS2's Dick Brennan has the story.
The executive order seeks to ensure U.S. law enforcement agencies are getting the most out of a bipartisan gun control law enacted last summer.
President Biden assured the public on Monday that their money is safe. CBS2's Maurice Dubois has more on the fall of Silicon Valley Bank and New York's Signature Bank.
Many customers were startups and small businesses, panicking to figure out how to pay their employees after their money seemed to vanish overnight.
Customers and investors are worried after the failure of two U.S. banks since Friday.
The Signature Bank failure came on the heels of the 2nd biggest bank failure in U.S. history, Silicon Valley Bank.
Federal officials said Silicon Valley Bank and Signature Bank are not receiving taxpayer-funded bailouts.
Depositors at both banks will be able to access their money Monday, despite the banks being closed, CBS2's Elijah Westbrook reports.
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy, a Democrat, told "Face the Nation" that President Biden is "certainly going to run" for reelection in 2024. "He deserves to run; he's earned that right," Murphy said.
Lawmakers say it's time for the Biden administration to reveal what is known about the virus' origins to prevent future outbreaks.
Meanwhile, Democrats are awaiting a formal announcement from President Biden about seeking reelection.
The president's doctors said "no further treatment is required."
Davis was one of the first Black officers in the Army's elite Green Berets. His nomination for the nation's highest combat decoration vanished twice at the height of the civil rights movement.
"All cancerous tissue was successfully removed," the president's physician said.
There's a showdown at the Supreme Court over President Joe Biden's executive order reducing student loan debt. Justices heard arguments Tuesday in a case that could impact more than 40 million current and former college students. CBS2's Tony Aiello has details and reaction.
Buttigieg said the"resilience, the resolve and the decency" of East Palestine residents has been "inspiring."
The U.S. has recently accused Russia of non-compliance with the treaty, which limits each country to no more than 1,550 deployed nuclear warheads.
"Ukraine will never be a victory for Russia — never," the president told a crowd of 30,000 in Warsaw.
President Joe Biden vowed Tuesday to continue the United States' support for Ukraine in the fight with Russia. CBS2's Jessica Moore reports.
His speech comes as the world prepares to mark one year since the Russian invasion of Ukraine. CBS2's Jessica Moore reports.
All told, it took about a day and a half for the president to get into and out of Ukraine. On Monday night, he landed in Warsaw, Poland, where he will meet with the Polish president on Tuesday. CBS2's Dick Brennan reports.
On a surprise visit, Mr. Biden vowed to "reaffirm our unwavering and unflagging commitment to Ukraine's democracy, sovereignty, and territorial integrity."
The president is promising the Ukrainians more help in their war against Russia. CBS2's Dick Brennan reports.
The president made a surprise visit to Ukraine, nearly one year after the Russian invasion.
It comes nearly one year after the Russian invasion began.
Glen Cove's hidden gem has been closed for nearly two decades, but it's finally reopening thanks to hard work from the community.
The 41st annual AIDS Walk New York is taking place Sunday. It's considered the largest HIV and AIDS fundraising event in the country.
Riders have been rerouted to Grand Central Terminal, which is much more crowded than usual since the electrical fire at Penn Station.
With just weeks to go before the primary, voters in New Jersey's 7th Congressional District are wondering where their congressman is.
The NYPD arrested one of three suspects after a 5-year-old girl was grazed by a bullet during a shooting in the Longwood section.
Glen Cove's hidden gem has been closed for nearly two decades, but it's finally reopening thanks to hard work from the community.
The 41st annual AIDS Walk New York is taking place Sunday. It's considered the largest HIV and AIDS fundraising event in the country.
Riders have been rerouted to Grand Central Terminal, which is much more crowded than usual since the electrical fire at Penn Station.
The NYPD arrested one of three suspects after a 5-year-old girl was grazed by a bullet during a shooting in the Longwood section.
The RBC Brooklyn Half Marathon will take thousands of runners through popular spots including Prospect Park and Coney Island.
The weekend is set to be the warmest of the year so far with summer-like weather across the Tri-State Area.
Keep an umbrella nearby as there's a chance for showers across the New York and New Jersey area. But the weather will turn to sunshine and warm temperatures for the weekend.
The weather on Wednesday will be a mix of sunshine and clouds with the potential for a shower in New York City. In the evening, rain becomes more widespread.
An unsettled pattern continues through the entire Mother's Day weekend in the New York City area.
After summer-like warmth, rainy weather and cooler temperatures return to the New York City area mid-week.
With just weeks to go before the primary, voters in New Jersey's 7th Congressional District are wondering where their congressman is.
Macy's Fourth of July Fireworks will take place on both the lower East River near the Seaport and the lower Hudson River, in collaboration with Jersey City.
It was down to the wire for one lucky New Jersey lottery winner. A winning $5.9 million Pick-6 lottery ticket was just eight days away from expiring.
The weekend is set to be the warmest of the year so far with summer-like weather across the Tri-State Area.
For the first time ever, the World Cup final will host a Super Bowl-style halftime show, with megawatt headliners Madonna, Shakira and BTS.
Glen Cove's hidden gem has been closed for nearly two decades, but it's finally reopening thanks to hard work from the community.
Riders have been rerouted to Grand Central Terminal, which is much more crowded than usual since the electrical fire at Penn Station.
A coalition of five unions representing LIRR workers say they are prepared to walk off the job just after midnight tonight if there's no deal.
The MTA released a contingency plan with shuttles and drop-off destinations if the LIRR is shut down.
The weekend is set to be the warmest of the year so far with summer-like weather across the Tri-State Area.
With just weeks to go before the primary, voters in New Jersey's 7th Congressional District are wondering where their congressman is.
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul proposed millions to keep the program open, but the reforms would cut reimbursement rates for private duty nurses.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's government plans to file a defamation lawsuit against The New York Times.
President Trump is in Beijing meeting with China's President Xi Jinping, with the two leaders aiming to stabilize their trading relationship after last year's trade war.
Five months into Mayor Zohran Mamdani's term, a group of New York City's more moderate power brokers have announced plans to raise money, file lawsuits and work against the democratic socialist.
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul proposed millions to keep the program open, but the reforms would cut reimbursement rates for private duty nurses.
A New York native is among 16 American passengers who are quarantining in Nebraska after being on the cruise ship that is at the center of the deadly hantavirus outbreak.
American passengers on the MV Hondius cruise ship, which was hit with a deadly outbreak of the hantavirus, are back in the U.S. Three of the at least 10 people confirmed infected in the outbreak have died.
Three New Yorkers are among the 18 people being quarantined in Nebraska and Atlanta due to hantavirus concerns.
An American on the repatriation flight began showing symptoms of hantavirus and another "tested mildly PCR positive for the Andes virus," the Department of Health and Human Services says.
The well-known film critic and journalist Rex Reed has died at 87.
"The Pitt" star Isa Briones is bringing heightened pride and Filipino presence to both stage and screen.
Broadway's "The Book of Mormon" has canceled two weeks of performances following a fire at the Eugene O'Neill Theatre.
Uzo Aduba and Darren Criss announced the 2026 Tony nominees for select categories on "CBS Mornings" on Tuesday.
Rihanna, Sabrina Carpenter, Madonna, and Beyoncé all wore their best looks to celebrate the "Costume Art" theme at the 2026 Met Gala. Here are some of the best moments, photos, and more from the night.
A.J. Ewing's first Major League home run sparked a comeback as the New York Mets completed a three-game sweep of the Detroit Tigers on Thursday.
Carson Benge delivered his first big league walk-off hit, a 10th-inning single, lifting the Mets past the Tigers 3-2 on Wednesday night.
Nicolás Fernández scored a goal in the eighth minute, Matt Freese had his fourth shutout this season, and New York City FC beat Charlotte FC 1-0 on Wednesday night.
Kyle Bradish pitched six one-hit innings, Adley Rutschman homered, and the Baltimore Orioles beat the Yankees 7-0 on Wednesday after New York lost left-hander Max Fried.
The cost of NJ Transit and NYC bus tickets to World Cup matches was lowered Tuesday. This comes as the city is also creating a new bus lane that officials say will help fans.
The Second Avenue Subway project has entered phase two of extending the "Q" line, but Harlem businesses say they're struggling to co-exist with the construction.
City Council members say requirement for transparent roll-down gates is burdensome for small businesses ahead of the July 1 enforcement deadline.
For more than four decades, residents living beside Brooklyn's District 13 Sanitation Garage in Coney Island have been waiting for the facility to move away from their homes.
There's a swim club in Harlem teaching kids a lifesaving skill, and they're turning timid swimmers into competitors.
The Davis Center at the Harlem Meer is celebrating one year of providing year-round recreation space to New Yorkers while still spreading the word to 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.
From "Sesame Street" to "Fraggle Rock," Henson's famous puppets have shaped generations of entertainment. CBS News New York's Elle McLogan reports.
Scott Padgett has the Tri-State Area's updated Friday evening First Alert Forecast on CBS News New York.
With a possible LIRR strike approaching, MTA officials are urging commuters to work from home and avoid unnecessary travel. CBS News New York's John Dias reports.
Memorial Day weekend is just a week away and Jersey Shore businesses are gearing up for an influx of visitors. CBS News New York's Kristie Keleshian reports.
Tens of thousands will run in the 2026 RBC Brooklyn Half Marathon, but some of the most powerful stories won't be those leading the pack. CBS News New York's Hannah Kliger reports.
