President-Elect Joe Biden Names Ron Klain As Chief Of Staff, President Donald Trump Makes New Accusations
President-elect Joe Biden announced on Wednesday that Ronald Klain will serve as his chief of staff.
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President-elect Joe Biden announced on Wednesday that Ronald Klain will serve as his chief of staff.
President Donald Trump made his first public appearance Wednesday since the election was called for Joe Biden.
President Trump is still refusing to concede the race and is blocking government officials from cooperating with President-elect Biden's transition team.
President-elect Biden forged ahead Monday with the presidential transition, unveiling a task force for fighting the pandemic and laying the groundwork for a flurry of first-day executive actions.
Vice President-elect Kamala Harris is breaking barriers and inspiring women, especially of the younger generation
President-elect Joe Biden called for unity in a deeply divided country ravaged by a deadly pandemic, calling for "this grim era of demonization in America" to end.
CBS News and other media outlets made the projection around 11:30 a.m. Saturday.
Local officials across the Tri-State Area reacted on social media moments after Joe Biden was projected to become the 46th president of the United States.
CBS News projects Joe Biden has secured enough electoral votes to become the 46th president of the United States, defeating President Trump and capturing the White House after a bitter campaign that exposed deep divides in the country.
Crowds of Biden's supporters celebrate across New York City after multiple major media outlets projected the former VP won Pennsylvania and clinched enough electoral college votes to win the presidency.
Crowds formed to celebrate across New York City after multiple major media outlets projected Joe Biden won Pennsylvania and clinched enough electoral college votes to win the presidency.
Most people said they were feeling "cautiously optimistic" about the election results.
Tensions are high in Philadelphia as supporters of both candidates have been clashing outside where votes are being counted.
Philadelphia police are investigating a plot to attack a center where votes are being counted.
Trump again falsely claimed victory in the presidential race on Thursday. At the same time, he accused his critics of stealing the election from him in remarks riddled with inaccuracies and untruths.
A handful of battleground states will be crucial to who will win the White House.
Today's stock market gains come despite all the election uncertainty, but may suggest optimism for a second stimulus package down the line.
Minutes after polls closed at 9 p.m. in New York, CBS News projected a win for Biden.
President Trump is holding rallies in North Carolina and Michigan, as well as Kenosha, Wisconsin, the site of unrest this summer, and Joe Biden's hometown of Scranton, Pennsylvania.
Whoever wins the presidency will face dual challenges of reining in the pandemic and rebuilding the economy.
With Election Day just two days away, President Trump and Joe Biden are continuing to campaign through potential swing states.
Former President Obama will join Joe Biden for events in Flint and Detroit on Saturday, their first joint appearance on the campaign trail.
Heading into the final weekend of the campaign, both President Trump and Joe Biden will be in the battleground states of Wisconsin and Minnesota.
President Trump and Joe Biden are both campaigning in Florida on Thursday, converging on the Sunshine State as polls show a tight race with five days to go before Election Day.
The final blitz is on in the race for the White House. President Donald Trump and former vice president Joe Biden are on the attack.
LaGuardia Airport shut down one of its two runways Wednesday to conduct precautionary structural testing, the Port Authority said.
An 18-year-old died after he was thrown from a horse carriage that overturned in Central Park on Wednesday.
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 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.
An image of Jalen Brunson and his father, Rick, in an emotional hug after the Knicks' championship win on Saturday spread rapidly. But what came before that moment says a lot more about their relationship.
LaGuardia Airport shut down one of its two runways Wednesday to conduct precautionary structural testing, the Port Authority said.
An 18-year-old died after he was thrown from a horse carriage that overturned in Central Park on Wednesday.
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.
Luigi Mangione's lawyers will argue that he was suffering from an extreme emotional disturbance when he allegedly killed UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson.
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.
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.
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.
The FBI said it disrupted an attempt to attack Sunday's UFC America 250 event at the White House, with court records detailing an alleged plot to use small drones carrying explosives.
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.
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.
An image of Jalen Brunson and his father, Rick, in an emotional hug after the Knicks' championship win on Saturday spread rapidly. But what came before that moment says a lot more about their relationship.
Sal Stewart hit a three-run homer and Spencer Steer added a solo shot during a four-run first inning as the Reds defeated the Mets 5-3 on Tuesday night.
Spencer Jones homered in the second inning, Ben Rice and Paul Goldschmidt each added a two-run drive in the fourth, and the Yankees rocked the White Sox 12-2 on Tuesday night.
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.
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.
An 18-year-old is in critical condition after he was thrown from a horse carriage in Central Park on Wednesday. CBS News New York's Adi Guajardo reports.
A mural on the Lower East Side depicts the Knicks point guard with the NBA Finals MVP trophy. He recently appeared on CBS Mornings with his father, Knicks assistant coach Rick Brunson. CBS News New York's Otis Livingston reports.
From bagels to deli sandwiches, social media is filled with posts from World Cup tourists trying American food for the very first time. CBS News New York's Christine Sloan went to see what soccer fans from abroad are eating in New Jersey.
CBS News New York's John Elliott says it will by no means be a washout. His bigger concern is after the parade when temperatures in the upper 80s and high humidity could lead to severe weather.
Wednesday, Knicks fans lined up all day in Yonkers for a meet-and-greet with forward OG Anunoby, families gathered on NYC's Upper West Side for a special ticker-tape celebration for children, and an expert offers advice on staying productive at work while Thursday's parade is going on.
