Zeldin challenges Hochul, accepts CBS2 debate invite
Republican Congressman Lee Zeldin announced Wednesday he has accepted CBS2's fall debate invitation.
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Republican Congressman Lee Zeldin announced Wednesday he has accepted CBS2's fall debate invitation.
It took decades of debate and four years of construction, but finally on Monday Long Island Rail Road trains began using a brand new third track on the main line through Nassau County.
Congressional members are asking the feds to review the project, and for the public to get involved, too.
Democratic New Jersey Rep. Josh Gottheimer has joined forces with Republican Rep. Nicole Malliotakis of Staten Island in opposing the plan. CBS2's Marcia Kramer has the story.
Rushdie has been taken off a ventilator and is able to talk after he was stabbed before a lecture in western New York.
Hochul traveled to Rep. Lee Zeldin's backyard to tout the early success of the state's new red flag laws.
Gov. Kathy Hochul traveled to Republican opponent Lee Zeldin's backyard to tout the early success of the state's new laws to keep guns out of the hands of dangerous people. CBS2 political reporter Marcia Kramer says that with one poll tightening, the governor is fighting back against an onslaught of criticism about the state's bail laws.
Gov. Kathy Hochul signed legislation designed to create jobs, reduce carbon emissions and boost economic growth upstate
The Republican says he's even willing to debate Gov. Kathy Hochul over it. CBS2's Marcia Kramer has more on the controversial plan and what it will cost driver.
The new bill directs the Department of Labor to conduct a study on employment data.
Two measures focus on helping seniors with home repairs and expanding property tax exemptions for homeowners over age 65.
Two of the bills focus on seniors, helping with home repairs and expanding property tax exemptions for homeowners over the age of 65.
The governor was joined by other elected officials Monday in Yonkers.
The governor is set to sign a housing affordability bill Monday in Westchester County.
The NYPD disclosed that the hot days of summer last month saw an increase in murders and all kinds of other crimes.
From crime, to education, quality of life and the economy, we hear from voters about what they want.
From crime, education, quality of life and the economy, New Yorkers we spoke with are sounding off on what they think should be the governor's priority. CBS2's Elijah Westbrook reports.
CBS2 took the issue to criminal defense lawyer David Schwartz, a former assistant district attorney in Brooklyn.
Facing demands for changes to bail laws from Mayor Eric Adams and many other elected officials, Gov. Kathy Hochul doubles down, insisting judges already have the tools to put criminals away, but is she right? CBS2 political reporter Marcia Kramer has the story.
The governor says New York State Police saw a 104% increase in gun seizures over the last year.
The governor says New York State Police have seen a 104% increase in gun seizures over the last year.
The announcement is set for 11 a.m. at the state police forensic investigation center in Albany.
The NYPD says 716 people, in a city of eight million, are responsible for 30% of shootings since the start of 2021.
It was just months ago that Gov. Kathy Hochul made changes to the state's bail reform laws, but Mayor Eric Adams wants her to go even further. CBS2's Natalie Duddridge has the details.
Mayor Eric Adams is once again pushing for the state to change its bail laws. Wednesday, his office released new numbers pointing to a crime wave by a small group of repeat offenders, but CBS2's Ali Bauman reports bail reform advocates claim the mayor's proposal would endanger more people.
The fatal fire erupted just before 1:30 a.m. Sunday at a boarded-up house on Sycamore Avenue in Hempstead, Nassau County fire officials said.
A Dutch-flagged cruise ship that was hit by a deadly hantavirus outbreak reached Spain's Canary Islands early Sunday morning.
The Milwaukee Brewers rallied past the New York Yankees 4-3 on Saturday.
A woman is mourning the loss of her brother after he was stabbed to death in a random attack in Times Square late Monday night.
A wake was held Saturday for a mother and daughter killed in Monday's tragic apartment building fire in Inwood.
The fatal fire erupted just before 1:30 a.m. Sunday at a boarded-up house on Sycamore Avenue in Hempstead, Nassau County fire officials said.
A woman is mourning the loss of her brother after he was stabbed to death in a random attack in Times Square late Monday night.
A wake was held Saturday for a mother and daughter killed in Monday's tragic apartment building fire in Inwood.
Tenants in NYCHA's Queensbridge Houses in Long Island City say they've been living without gas in their units for several weeks.
A man is suspected of driving drunk and hitting a teenager in Brooklyn on Friday, police say.
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.
A cool weekend is ahead for the New York City area before warmer weather returns.
Some residual showers may linger into early Sunday morning, but the majority of the rainfall should be over by sunrise.
Amtrak announced Thursday it is suing Metro-North for allegedly blocking nonrevenue trains on a portion of the busy Northeast Corridor for over two months.
A man has been arrested following a police standoff in Bridgewater, N.J., that forced residents to shelter in place for over 24 hours, officials say.
A woman has been charged with theft for taking a dog outside a Clifton, New Jersey, home in April, police say.
An unsettled pattern continues through the entire Mother's Day weekend in the New York City area.
The owners of Boulevard Drinks in Jersey City's Journal Square said new building owners gave them until May 27 to get out.
A New Jersey neighborhood was ordered to shelter in place all day as police investigated at a home in Bridgewater Township.
The fatal fire erupted just before 1:30 a.m. Sunday at a boarded-up house on Sycamore Avenue in Hempstead, Nassau County fire officials said.
Unions representing thousands of LIRR workers rallied Saturday amid a dispute with the MTA that could trigger their first strike in decades.
A new proposal on Long Island could change how quickly a business has to hand over surveillance video to police during an investigation.
The MTA and five of its unions are embroiled in a contract dispute that could trigger the LIRR's first work stoppage in more than 30 years.
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul announced a $268 billion budget that includes a pied-à-terre tax targeting wealthy New York City second home owners.
A new proposal on Long Island could change how quickly a business has to hand over surveillance video to police during an investigation.
The Trump administration announced a major expansion of its denaturalization campaign targeting foreign-born American citizens accused of fraudulently obtaining U.S. citizenship.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said in a statement that the documents "have long fueled justified speculation — and it's time the American people see it for themselves."
New York City's Rent Guidelines Board held a preliminary vote Thursday proposing a potential increase for 1 million rent-stabilized apartments across the five boroughs.
Former New York City Mayor Eric Adams is weighing in on the ongoing war of words between Mayor Zohran Mamdani and billionaire Ken Griffin.
A Dutch-flagged cruise ship that was hit by a deadly hantavirus outbreak reached Spain's Canary Islands early Sunday morning.
More than 100 people from a cruise ship dealing with an outbreak of the rare and deadly hantavirus are set to be disembarked.
Two New Jersey residents were potentially exposed to a person infected with hantavirus, according to health officials.
Three passengers have been evacuated from a cruise ship hit by a hantavirus outbreak, as related cases are confirmed in Switzerland and South Africa.
The FDA announced its first authorization of fruit-flavored electronic cigarettes intended for adult smokers, a major policy shift after months of appeals to President Trump from the vaping industry.
"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.
Firefighters responded to Broadway's Eugene O'Neill Theater Monday morning after a blaze broke out.
The Milwaukee Brewers rallied past the New York Yankees 4-3 on Saturday.
The Arizona Diamondbacks beat the New York Mets 2-1 for a much-needed win on Saturday night.
Rookie Jorge Ruvalcaba, Cade Cowell and Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting scored goals to lead the Red Bulls to a 3-1 victory the Fire on Saturday.
Mark Vientos led off the 10th inning with a tiebreaking double to help the New York Mets beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 3-1 on Friday night.
Jacob Misiorowski reached 103 mph on 10 pitches while pitching two-hit ball over six innings in the Brewers' 6-0 victory over the Yankees on Friday.
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.
Residents displaced by a deadly apartment building fire in Inwood say it was only a matter of time before their building went up in flames.
In New York City, where land is at a premium, a stockpile of pristine soil unearthed at construction sites helps lower emissions and support urban farmers.
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.
Police said two synagogues, two homes, and a vehicle in Forest Hills were found with swastikas and messages praising Hitler.
Police said the man was shot and a woman was slashed near 72nd Street and Northern Boulevard in Queens.
The fatal fire erupted at a boarded-up house on Sycamore Avenue in Hempstead, Nassau County fire officials said. CBS News New York's Noëlle Lilley reports.
John Elliott has the Tri-State Area's updated Mother's Day Sunday morning First Alert Forecast on CBS News New York.
CBS News New York's Vanessa Murdock has your weather forecast for May 9 at 11 p.m.
