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President Biden endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris to be the 2024 Democratic presidential nominee.
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President Biden endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris to be the 2024 Democratic presidential nominee.
President Biden is the first sitting president to drop out of running for reelection since Lyndon B. Johnson in 1968 — leaving the race against Donald Trump in turmoil.
President Biden announced he's ending his 2024 race for the White House and endorsing Vice President Kamala Harris — leaving many questions about what happens next.
We asked New Yorkers if President Biden should be the Democratic nominee and what they think of potential replacements on the ticket.
Former President Barack Obama has reportedly joined the avalanche of top Democrats expressing concern about President Biden remaining in the race. CBS New York political reporter Marcia Kramer has the latest developments in the Democratic camp.
President Biden and former President Donald Trump agreed Thursday to presidential debates on June 27 and Sept. 3.
President Biden sharpens his criticism of Israeli leader Benjamin Netanyahu's handling of the war in Gaza, saying he doesn't "agree with his approach."
The Alabama Supreme Court ruled that frozen embryos are children, which could have broad effects on the legality of IVF.
President Biden will win South Carolina's 2024 Democratic primary election Saturday, CBS News projects, defeating two long-shot candidates. Nikole Killion has more.
Vice President Kamala Harris is focused on getting the Biden-Harris ticket reelected. The GOP is using President Biden's age as a battering ram, and some Democrats are worried.
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."
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.
Andrew Yang has run for president and mayor of New York City, and he founded the Forward Party, which he hopes will change American politics as we currently know it.
Watch the full version of Margaret Brennan's interview with Vice President Kamala Harris that aired on September 10, 2023, on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan."
Vice President Kamala Harris called the claims that Democrats support abortions up until birth "ridiculous" and a "mischaracterization of the point."
With President Biden seeking to win next year's election just before he turns 82, Harris said she is ready to assume the role of commander in chief if needed, but believes Biden "is going to be fine."
Her visit comes a day after the city's annual Pride march.
"It is clear you graduate into an increasingly unsettled world where longstanding principles are at risk," Harris said.
Harris received wild applause and several standing ovations as she told a Nashville crowd that the so-called Tennessee Three were being silenced and stifled for standing up for the lives of schoolchildren.
Vice President Kamala Harris spoke at the funeral of the 29-year-old who died after being beaten by police. "We mourn with you," she told his family.
Harris will join several other White House officials in Memphis.
Challenger Lee Zeldin held a get-out-the-vote rally upstate and spoke of tax cuts, even if state faces deficits.
The move comes as Republican governors continue sending migrants to Democratic parts of the country.
The bill's passage is a significant achievement for Democrats as they look to maintain their hold on Congress in the November midterm elections.
Researchers in New York City are developing apps that help blind people navigate life, from grocery shopping to getting around using the subway.
Larry Montes, the man accused of creating a violent disturbance inside a New York City synagogue late last week, was hit with federal charges on Tuesday.
"Today, Elwood and I lost a great friend and collaborator, and the world lost one of the most naturally innovative drummers and a great and true son of Texas," ZZ Top's Billy Gibbons said in a statement.
Emergency responders were on the scene in the Bronx for a collision involving an MTA bus and an FDNY fire truck.
The New York City Council held an hours-long hearing Tuesday afternoon on the controversial new pied-à-terre tax rollout.
Researchers in New York City are developing apps that help blind people navigate life, from grocery shopping to getting around using the subway.
Larry Montes, the man accused of creating a violent disturbance inside a New York City synagogue late last week, was hit with federal charges on Tuesday.
Emergency responders were on the scene in the Bronx for a collision involving an MTA bus and an FDNY fire truck.
The New York City Council held an hours-long hearing Tuesday afternoon on the controversial new pied-à-terre tax rollout.
Robots with artificial intelligence and animatronic dogs are helping older adults feel less lonely as they navigate living alone in New York.
Rainy weather returns to the New York City area Sunday, bringing with it the threat of flooding.
Bayonne, New Jersey, is heading to the Little League World Series after beating Darien, Connecticut, in the Metro Region Tournament on Friday.
We're in great shape on this Friday as we gear up for another weekend.
The potential for severe storms and downpours returns to the Tri-State Area Monday as sweltering temperatures continue.
Monday will be a First Alert Weather Day due to the possibility of afternoon and evening thunderstorms and high heat indices near 100 degrees.
Residents in Keyport, New Jersey, have been saying for months they fear a cancer cluster in their community that sits near a former landfill and aircraft hub.
There was a pair of protests Monday in Jersey City, New Jersey, including one against Mayor James Solomon's proposed 15.5% tax hike due to a deficit he blames on the past administration.
Amtrak is reopening part of the 116-year-old East River Tunnel that underwent major renovations after being damaged by Hurricane Sandy in 2012.
Rainy weather returns to the New York City area Sunday, bringing with it the threat of flooding.
A Newark Police sergeant in an unmarked SUV was following a driver who then fatally struck a teenage pedestrian, officials say.
There was a gathering Monday in the Long Island town of Shirley to denounce the words of hate scrawled on a banner. CBS News New York's Carolyn Gusoff has the story.
Elected officials and Islamic leaders on Long Island gathered Monday to condemn an act of hate that took place over the weekend.
Elected officials and Islamic leaders on Long Island gathered Monday to condemn an act of hate that took place over the weekend. CBS News New York's Carolyn Gusoff reports.
A double shooting in Hempstead has been ruled a murder-suicide, Nassau County Police say.
The third annual Black Wall Street Festival was held Saturday afternoon in Hempstead.
The New York City Council held an hours-long hearing Tuesday afternoon on the controversial new pied-à-terre tax rollout.
There are mounting questions and frustration over New York City's pied-à-terre tax, and they're not likely to end soon.
There was a pair of protests Monday in Jersey City, New Jersey, including one against Mayor James Solomon's proposed 15.5% tax hike due to a deficit he blames on the past administration.
Randy Mastro, a former federal prosecutor who has held high City Hall posts in two administrations, is raising the issue of open primaries, where all registered voters can participate regardless of party affiliation.
Americans think more young people in office would make politics better.
Two more deaths have been reported in connection to the Legionnaires' disease cluster on the Upper East Side, health officials said Friday.
Jones Beach is back open for swimmers after it was prohibited due to elevated bacterial levels. The rare shutdown took place from Thursday afternoon through midday Friday.
New Yorkers who buy their own health insurance could pay more as insurers file requests with the State Department of Financial Services to increase premiums.
In a wide-ranging interview with the CBS News partner BBC News, Hunter Biden grew emotional as he discussed his father's condition, describing it as very sad to watch.
The New York Hotel and Gaming Trades Council claims The High Line Hotel tested positive for Legionella bacteria twice this summer.
"Today, Elwood and I lost a great friend and collaborator, and the world lost one of the most naturally innovative drummers and a great and true son of Texas," ZZ Top's Billy Gibbons said in a statement.
Hayden Panettiere, who starred in "Remember the Titans" as a child actor and rose to fame in the series "Heroes," has died at the age of 36. The coroner's office says she was found in cardiac arrest.
The lineup for the 2026 Global Citizen Festival in New York City was announced Thursday.
Latin music stars Marc Anthony, Feid, and others are set to perform at a benefit concert in Miami on August 16.
Actor and comedian Bowen Yang will portray Mary Todd Lincoln in Broadway's "Oh, Mary!" for a limited 12-week run starting in September.
With their 2-1 win over the Padres on Monday night, the Mets have now won 10 of 13.
Bruno Damiani scored his first two goals of the season, and the Philadelphia Union rallied from two goals down to beat New York City FC 3-2 on Sunday night at Yankee Stadium.
Christian Scott pitched into the seventh inning and Luis Torrens hit a two-run homer Sunday, helping the surging Mets to a 4-3 win over the Nationals and a three-game series sweep.
Ben Rice hit a tiebreaking home run in the 10th inning and the Yankees beat the Blue Jays 4-3 on Sunday to avoid a three-game sweep.
One of Tommy John's biggest legacies to MLB was his comeback elbow reconstruction surgery that now bears his name.
The owner of a beloved Harlem food truck known for its burgers under $5 is retiring and selling the business.
The historic Art Deco bathhouse at Jacob Riis Park is getting a new life as the Rockaway Ocean Club. But as the long-dormant building reopens, some locals are questioning who will have access to its amenities.
Some residents of a Queens building say a temporary boiler truck parked outside has become a nearly two-year fixture, emitting smoke they say drifts into their homes.
Harlem Week 2026 brings past and present Harlemites together to honor the neighborhood's legacy.
Parents in Harlem say their children's walk to summer camp is littered with trash, illegal dumping and a growing encampment.
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.
Nineteen people, including five firefighters, were taken to the hospital to be treated for minor injuries, according to the FDNY. CBS News New York's Noelle Lilley reports.
Larry Montes, a 46-year-old from the Bronx, had already been facing state charges for alleged hate crimes and religious-based assaults stemming from an incident during a service at Central Synagogue in Midtown on Friday. CBS News New York's Kristine Johnson reports.
Once an infielder for the Mets, Iglesias is now the lead in the hit Broadway musical "Buena Vista Social Club." CBS News New York's Dave Carlin has learned the athlete-turned-actor is happily nervous.
As CBS News New York's Alice Gainer reports, the case grew more concerning when her family started receiving messages from her phone.
Tucked away inside NYU Langone on Manhattan's East Side is a workspace that looks more like a technology lab than a medical office. CBS News New York's Natalie Duddridge reports.
