Rep. George Santos gets key support from House Speaker Kevin McCarthy
Santos went on the record Thursday for the first time to defend himself, CBS2's Jennifer McLogan reports.
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Santos went on the record Thursday for the first time to defend himself, CBS2's Jennifer McLogan reports.
Long Island Rep. Andrew Garbarino was one of the first to vote to stay for a 15th round of voting.
The 118th Congress is now in session after the historic vote for Kevin McCarthy. Republicans from our area are being credited with helping end the stalemate. CBS2's Lisa Rozner was there and has reaction from Washington.
Republican Anthony D'Esposito, one of Long Island's new representatives in Congress, helped flip the House.
As the House was preparing to adjourn, a deal was apparently struck and Republicans elected McCarthy on the 15th round of voting.
There was a tense exchange Friday night on the House floor between Matt Gaetz and Kevin McCarthy after the 14th round of voting in the House speaker election. CBS2's Lisa Rozner reports.
Kevin McCarthy tried again Friday night to muster a majority to become House speaker as a 14th round of voting got underway. CBS2's Lisa Rozner reports.
All New Jersey and New York Republicans are supporting McCarthy.
Kevin McCarthy flipped more than a dozen votes for speaker Friday in a huge step forward in potentially ending the stalemate in Washington, but he still isn't speaker yet. CBS2's Lisa Rozner reports.
Republican Kevin McCarthy continues to hold out hope that he will ultimately get the gavel, but a faction of members is making things very difficult for him. CBS2's Lisa Rozner explains.
The longer this goes, the more questions there are about what happens next, CBS2's Marcia Kramer reports.
After nine voting sessions, the House still has not elected the next speaker, CBS2's Lisa Rozner reports.
The Republican meltdown in the House continues after Kevin McCarthy failed over and over to gain enough votes to become speaker. CBS2's Kristie Keleshian reports.
Republicans now control the House but cannot elect a speaker. CBS2's Jessica Moore has the latest.
For the first time in 100 years, the House didn't choose a leader on the first try. CBS2's John Dias has the details.
Republicans in the House will try again Wednesday to reach an agreement on the next speaker. After a tense day, California's Kevin McCarthy fell short of the 218 votes needed. CBS2's Dick Brennan reports.
The swearing-in of the 118th Congress is already proving to be historic. Tuesday afternoon was supposed to start a change in power, but it's not on hold. Congress has not yet come to a majority on who to elect to be the next Speaker of the House. CBS2's Dick Brennan reports.
Long Island Republican George Santos will be among the 82 new members sworn into the House today.
A new session of Congress gets underway Tuesday. The first item of the agenda is electing a new Speaker of the House. Republican Leader Kevin McCarthy has struggled to get all the votes he needs. Nicole D'Antonio reports for CBS2.
Deceased Capitol Police Officer Brian Sicknick's brother said of Republican leaders that "they have no idea what integrity is."
CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane joins “CBS Mornings” to discuss the upcoming primetime public hearings held to investigate the January 6th attack on the United States Capitol. Plus, newly revealed audio from House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) at a Republican conference meeting just days after the Capitol attack.
The House committee investigating the Capitol attack demanded testimony from House GOP Leader Kevin McCarthy and four other lawmakers.
House GOP Leader Kevin McCarthy says he will pull all five of his picks to serve on the select committee investigating the January 6 assault on the Capitol, if House Speaker Nancy Pelosi doesn't rescind her rejection of two of his recommendations, Congressmen Jim Jordan and Jim Banks.
The lawmaker said he believes the only way that would even happen is through a coalition of Republicans and Democrats.
Saturday marked 20 years since the Long Island Rail Road massacre, which left 16 people dead and more than a dozen wounded when a gunman opened fire inside a train full of passengers.
Studies show older adults are among the safest drivers on the road, but crashes involving seniors are on the rise.
The focus is on the afternoon and evening, when we could see downpours and severe thunderstorms across New York and New Jersey.
A 17-year-old was shot late Monday night at a McDonald's on Pennsylvania Avenue and Linden Boulevard in Brooklyn.
Jazz Chisholm Jr. homered in consecutive at-bats against All-Star Braxton Ashcraft and drove in five runs, powering the Yankees to an 8-5 victory over the Pirates on Monday night.
Cooper Pratt hit his first major league homer to help spoil Freddy Peralta's return to Milwaukee as the Brewers defeated the Mets 8-3 on Monday night.
Studies show older adults are among the safest drivers on the road, but crashes involving seniors are on the rise.
The focus is on the afternoon and evening, when we could see downpours and severe thunderstorms across New York and New Jersey.
A 17-year-old was shot late Monday night at a McDonald's on Pennsylvania Avenue and Linden Boulevard in Brooklyn.
The New York City health commissioner revealed more somber news on Monday, announcing the fourth death related to the Upper East Side Legionnaires' disease cluster.
A specialized program from God's Love We Deliver is serving nearly 400 veterans with medically tailored meals, while helping combat isolation and ease the challenges of life after military service.
The focus is on the afternoon and evening, when we could see downpours and severe thunderstorms across New York and New Jersey.
Stormy weather will return to the New York City area Tuesday after a brief reprieve.
Storms brought flooding rains, damaging winds, hail and lightning to New York and New Jersey on Saturday.
While the air quality is improving, haze still lingers as New Yorkers brace for upcoming rain and possibly severe storms Saturday.
A tornado warning was issued in parts of New Jersey on Thursday evening.
The focus is on the afternoon and evening, when we could see downpours and severe thunderstorms across New York and New Jersey.
There have been major developments in the case of a social media influencer who was gunned down last summer on the Cross County Parkway in Westchester.
Two young children were killed during the crash in Barnegat Bay between Berkeley Township and Seaside Heights on Sunday night.
Madonna, Justin Bieber, BTS and Shakira each brought a bit of one of their hits to the World Cup's first halftime show in a whirlwind performance Sunday that also squeezed in Burna Boy, Ted Lasso and many Muppets.
Hundreds of fans packed the American Dream mall on Sunday to watch the World Cup final between Argentina and Spain on a big screen and inside restaurants.
Studies show older adults are among the safest drivers on the road, but crashes involving seniors are on the rise.
The focus is on the afternoon and evening, when we could see downpours and severe thunderstorms across New York and New Jersey.
Matthew Smith, 21, pleaded guilty to driving drunk and crashing his pickup truck into Patricia Espinosa's car, killing her.
Democratic socialists have had a number of big victories lately, both in the New York City area and nationally. That begs the question: are they the new political force in the United States?
A memorial service was held on Long Island on Friday night for victims of TWA Flight 800, marking 30 years since the deadly crash. CBS News New York's Allen Devlin reports.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani is doubling down on his promise to arrest Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu when he arrives for the United Nations General Assembly in a few weeks.
Democratic socialists have had a number of big victories lately, both in the New York City area and nationally. That begs the question: are they the new political force in the United States?
White House border czar Tom Homan said "I think body cameras are the way to go" after fatal shootings by federal immigration officers in Texas and Maine earlier this month.
The following is the transcript of an interview with New York Gov. Kathy Hochul, a Democrat, that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on July 19, 2026.
It will be the first meeting between President Trump and Sheinbaum since December after months of verbal sparring. Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney is also expected to attend.
Studies show older adults are among the safest drivers on the road, but crashes involving seniors are on the rise.
For the third day in a row, the NYC Health Department has announced a death in the Upper East Side Legionnaires' disease cluster.
A second death has been reported in connection to the Legionnaires' disease cluster on the Upper East Side, health officials said Saturday.
One death has been reported in connection to the Legionnaires' disease cluster on New York City's Upper East Side, health officials say.
Farmers in New Jersey say the cyclosporiasis outbreaks across the country are providing an opportunity to get to know your local farmer.
Madonna, Justin Bieber, BTS and Shakira each brought a bit of one of their hits to the World Cup's first halftime show in a whirlwind performance Sunday that also squeezed in Burna Boy, Ted Lasso and many Muppets.
Brenda Fricker won an Academy Award for 1989's "My Left Foot," played the Pigeon Lady in "Home Alone 2" and appeared in "A Time to Kill" and "So I Married an Axe Murderer."
New Zealand actor Sam Neill, known for "Jurassic Park" and "The Piano," died Monday at 78, his family says.
The final show of Jay-Z's anniversary concert series at Yankee Stadium was delayed for hours after hundreds of ticketless fans flooded the gates and breached security, according to officials.
Jay-Z and some very special guests took over Yankee Stadium on Friday night, performing to a sold-out crowd.
Jazz Chisholm Jr. homered in consecutive at-bats against All-Star Braxton Ashcraft and drove in five runs, powering the Yankees to an 8-5 victory over the Pirates on Monday night.
Cooper Pratt hit his first major league homer to help spoil Freddy Peralta's return to Milwaukee as the Brewers defeated the Mets 8-3 on Monday night.
Five Yankees pitchers combined on a four-hitter as New York edged the Dodgers 2-1 to split their day-night doubleheader Sunday.
The New York Mets won a series in Philadelphia for the first time in nearly four years, beating the Phillies 6-1 on Sunday.
Yoshinobu Yamamoto pitched a four-hitter, and the Dodgers defeated the Yankees 8-2 in the opener of their day-night doubleheader Sunday.
A specialized program from God's Love We Deliver is serving nearly 400 veterans with medically tailored meals, while helping combat isolation and ease the challenges of life after military service.
The Newtown Creek Alliance community science project gives students hands-on experience monitoring the health of one of the most polluted waterways in the U.S.
The FIFA World Cup is delivering a business boost for many bars and restaurants across New York City, but not every industry is seeing the same payoff.
Two Upper West Side children went on a mission to visit 40 playgrounds in one day, hoping to set a record.
Eddie Palmieri, the East Harlem legend who revolutionized Latin music, now has a street renamed in his honor.
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.
The MTA said it's working to avoid flooded stations and has tackled the basic preparations ahead of severe storms. CBS News New York's Vanessa Murdock reports.
Traffic is being diverted as heavy rain inundates parts of the Bronx River Parkway on Tuesday afternoon.
A crash involving an overturned bus in Plattekill caused six people to be hospitalized.
MTA CEO and Chairman Janno Lieber and other transportation officials detailed how the transit system is gearing up for severe weather Tuesday.
CBS News Law Enforcement Contributor Richard Esposito talks with Mary Calvi and Chris Wragge about the charges the suspect could face and what's next in the investigation.
