The Point: Lee Zeldin on his political future after strong campaign for governor
Zeldin may have lost the governor's race, but he led a red wave in New York that helped Republicans take control of Congress.
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Zeldin may have lost the governor's race, but he led a red wave in New York that helped Republicans take control of Congress.
Marcia Kramer's conversation with Lee Zeldin continues exclusively on CBS News New York.
CBS2 talks all things political with Basil Smikle, director of the Public Policy Program at Hunter College, and O'Brien Murray, a political consultant.
Zeldin mounted the strongest challenge to a sitting Democratic governor since George Pataki beat Mario Cuomo in 1994.
Potential presidential candidate says "We do not surrender to the woke mob. Our state is where woke goes to die."
One of the crimes made headlines in October: the shooting outside Rep. Lee Zeldin's home in Shirley. CBS2's Carolyn Gusoff reports.
New York is a deep blue state, but Republicans made gains on Long Island and in the northern suburbs.
With the election finally over, New Yorkers are looking to the future.
Progressive Democrats still hold sway in both houses, but Hochul seems to think along more moderate lines.
Former New York Gov. David Paterson and Nassau County Exec. Bruce Blakeman discuss what's next for New York after Hochul won by single digits in a deeply blue state.
Gov. Kathy Hochul made history with her election, but she now faces a divided state legislature. CBS2's Zinnia Maldonado has more.
Republican Lee Zeldin conceded the race on Wednesday afternoon and congratulated the governor.
New York voters made history Tuesday, making Buffalo native Kathy Hochul the first woman to be elected governor. CBS2 political reporter Marcia Kramer has more on the history-making election and Congressman Lee Zeldin's concession Wednesday afternoon.
Lee Zeldin conceded the election Wednesday afternoon; Hochul makes history as the first woman elected to lead the state.
It was a history making election as New York voters made Gov. Kathy Hochul the first woman elected to lead the state. CBS2's Political Reporter Marcia Kramer has more on what this means for the future.
Zeldin acknowledged he was trailing but told supporters he expected a "massive" victory in parts of Long Island.
We asked people across New York and New Jersey what issued mattered to them most.
There were major developments overnight in the balance of power in Washington, D.C. We hear from two political experts on where things stand.
Although CBS News has officially called the race, declaring Hochul the winner, Zeldin spoke with a sense of hope that the results would sway as more votes came in. CBS2's Zinnia Maldonado has more.
Gov. Kathy Hochul made history as the first woman to be elected New York governor. CBS2's John Dias has more on her victory.
Congressman Lee Zeldin spoke to his supporters late Tuesday night after CBS News projected Gov. Kathy Hochul the winner of the race for governor of New York.
CBS2 political reporter Marcia Kramer and CBS2's Jessica Moore report on the latest in the ongoing battle between Gov. Kathy Hochul and Congressman Lee Zeldin.
The race for New York governor, between the incumbent Kathy Hochul and Congressman Lee Zeldin, is one of the biggest races of the night. CBS2's Tim McNicholas and Jessica Moore report.
Political analysts Robert A. George and Dr. Basil Smikle weigh in on the New York gubernatorial race.
CBS2 political reporter Marcia Kramer and CBS2's Jessica Moore report on the New York gubernatorial race between Gov. Kathy Hochul and Congressman Lee Zeldin.
Several lawsuits are expected to be announced Thursday against New York City and others connected to a deadly 2025 Legionnaires' outbreak in Harlem.
Bo Bichette singled off Matt Festa to score automatic runner Francisco Lindor in the 10th inning, helping the Mets to a wild 6-5 victory over the Guardians.
The Bayonne 12U Little League team from New Jersey is heading to the Metro Region Tournament with their sights set on the Little League World Series.
New York City is activating its heat and flash flood emergency plans for Thursday and Friday due to dangerous heat and storms in the forecast.
At least 345 people — the majority in Colorado and Minnesota — have been sickened by a salmonella outbreak, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Several lawsuits are expected to be announced Thursday against New York City and others connected to a deadly 2025 Legionnaires' outbreak in Harlem.
New York City is activating its heat and flash flood emergency plans for Thursday and Friday due to dangerous heat and storms in the forecast.
Gov. Kathy Hochul signed new legislation Wednesday to strengthen inspections on cooling towers in New York City.
Questions are growing within the law enforcement community about how one of the Mount Vernon Police Department's top leaders was vetted.
The countdown to the 2026 US Open in New York City is on, but some tennis fans are frustrated by how much it costs to get in.
New York City and parts of New Jersey were under a flood watch due to downpours and strong storms Monday.
Stormy weather will return to the New York City area on Monday, bringing the threat of heavy rain and storms that may lead to flash flooding.
There's been a report of a bigfoot sighting near the Pachaug State Forest in Connecticut.
Heavy rain is complicating efforts to recover a teenage boy from the West River in New Haven. Strong currents and an increased flow have made the job even more difficult.
It's another rainy day in the Tri-State Area with a flood watch for parts of New York and Connecticut.
The Bayonne 12U Little League team from New Jersey is heading to the Metro Region Tournament with their sights set on the Little League World Series.
The family of a man who died at the Delaney Hall immigration detention center in Newark, New Jersey, is demanding justice.
Protesters gathered at the gates of Delaney Hall immigration detention center in Newark, New Jersey, Monday following the death of an ICE detainee.
The power was restored Tuesday morning after going out at the American Dream Mall in East Rutherford, N.J. Monday afternoon.
Strong downpours have dumped rain on parts of New York and New Jersey that are still recovering from last week's severe weather.
The Long Island Aquarium is asking the public to help name its newest resident – a Giant Pacific octopus.
Dangerous rip currents have been reported across New York area beaches in recent weeks, causing dozens of ocean rescues. As CBS News New York's Carolyn Gusoff reports, officials in the Town of Hempstead began a safety campaign Wednesday to educate swimmers on how to break the grip of a rip.
Communities across New York City and Long Island came together Tuesday for National Night Out.
On Long Island, a farm is helping kids cope using therapy horses. CBS News New York's John Dias reports.
Suffolk County Police are trying to identify an Asian man whose body was discovered on Gilgo Beach in 2011.
Gov. Kathy Hochul signed new legislation Wednesday to strengthen inspections on cooling towers in New York City.
The Medical Aid in Dying law allows terminally ill adults to request a doctor to prescribe them lethal medication.
Former state health official Abdul El-Sayed faced Rep. Haley Stevens in the Democratic Senate primary in Michigan in a closely watched contest that represented the latest test of the party's divisions.
Federal authorities arrested a man who appeared to be monitoring security-planning activities at Trump National Golf Club in LA County ahead of the president's Southern California visit.
In total, 17 bills will be introduced in the City Council next month to increase safety regulations around e-bikes and e-scooters, while also strengthening enforcement of existing laws.
Several lawsuits are expected to be announced Thursday against New York City and others connected to a deadly 2025 Legionnaires' outbreak in Harlem.
Gov. Kathy Hochul signed new legislation Wednesday to strengthen inspections on cooling towers in New York City.
The source of exposure for the Legionnaires cluster on Manhattan's Upper East Side has been eliminated, according to the New York City Health Department.
A seventh person has died from Legionnaires' disease in connection with the Upper East Side cluster, New York City's health commissioner said Thursday.
Thirty-four cooling towers at 33 buildings on the Upper East Side tested positive for live Legionella bacteria, the New York City Health Department announced Tuesday.
Actor and comedian Bowen Yang will portray Mary Todd Lincoln in Broadway's "Oh, Mary!" for a limited 12-week run starting in September.
Designer John Galliano is known for his theatrical and dramatic designs, but his legacy is also marked by antisemitic and racist comments.
"The Sopranos" actor Vincent Pastore is being remembered as a fixture in his Bronx community.
Vincent Pastore played Salvatore "Big Pussy" Bonpensiero on all six seasons of "The Sopranos," which aired from 1999 to 2007.
A new Broadway show based on Prince's movie and album "Purple Rain" will take the stage at Broadway's Majestic Theatre in March.
Bo Bichette singled off Matt Festa to score automatic runner Francisco Lindor in the 10th inning, helping the Mets to a wild 6-5 victory over the Guardians.
The Bayonne 12U Little League team from New Jersey is heading to the Metro Region Tournament with their sights set on the Little League World Series.
The countdown to the 2026 US Open in New York City is on, but some tennis fans are frustrated by how much it costs to get in.
The New York Yankees beat the St. Louis Cardinals 2-0 on Tuesday night.
The New York Mets defeated the Cleveland Guardians 6-2 on Tuesday night to snap a three-game losing streak.
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.
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.
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.
Most of the Tri-State Area will be under a heat advisory starting at 11 a.m. due to the hot and humid weather. CBS News New York Meteorologist Tony Sadiku has the forecast.
Families affected by the 2025 outbreak are expected to stand alongside attorney Ben Crump and the Rev. Al Sharpton to announce four lawsuits on Thursday. CBS News New York's Elijah Westbrook reports.
CBS News New York's Scott Padgett has your First Alert Forecast for August 5 at 11 p.m.
A New Jersey Little League team has already made history by winning the state title, but the boys aren't done yet. They're vying for a chance at the Little League World Series. CBS News New York's Allen Devlin reports.
A 16-year-old was struck and killed by a Metro-North train Wednesday night in Norwalk, Connecticut.
