New Yorkers say crime top priority of governor's race
From crime, to education, quality of life and the economy, we hear from voters about what they want.
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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.
CBS2's Marcia Kramer spoke to the pollster, who says Hochul's edge is not insurmountable for her challenger.
The first poll of the New York governor's race has Gov. Kathy Hochul taking an early lead over Rep. Lee Zeldin. CBS2's political reporter Marcia Kramer spoke to a political analyst, who says Hochul's edge is not insurmountable for her challenger.
David Jakubonis faces a federal count of assaulting a member of Congress with a dangerous weapon.
The man accused of trying to stab New York gubernatorial candidate Lee Zeldin appeared in federal court in Rochester on Thursday.
David Jakubonis was seen trying to swing a sharp instrument at Zeldin's neck at a rally near Rochester on Thursday.
The man accused of trying to assault Republican gubernatorial candidate Lee Zeldin is now facing a federal charge.
The man accused of trying to assault Republican gubernatorial candidate Lee Zeldin is now facing a federal charge.
Zeldin took to social media overnight to let his supporters know he's OK.
Republican gubernatorial candidate Lee Zeldin has increased security on the campaign trail after a man tried to stab him at a Rochester campaign event. The suspect was released without bail, and as CBS2 political reporter Marcia Kramer reports, Zeldin is using that to attack Gov. Kathy Hochul.
There is increased security around the Republican nominee for governor following an attack on stage, CBS2's John Dias reports.
The Republican nominee for governor says a man tried to stab him on stage at a campaign rally near Rochester. CBS2's John Dias has the details.
Congressman Lee Zeldin, the Republican candidate for governor of New York, was attacked at a campaign event near Rochester on Thursday.
The governor on Tuesday was focused on abortion rights, while Zeldin dove right into crime and justice in New York City.
The first shots since the primaries were fired in the race New York governor, with Kathy Hochul and Republican challenger Lee Zeldin indirectly facing off in separate press conferences. CBS2's Jessica Moore reports.
She is focusing on Thursday's special session of the Legislature to find ways to limit the effect of the Supreme Court ruling.
The battle lines have been drawn in the New York governor's race. After Tuesday's primary, it will be Democratic incumbent Kathy Hochul versus Republican Lee Zeldin. CBS2 political reporter Marcia Kramer says it didn't take long for the governor and the Long Island congressman to start firing off broadsides.
The projected winner is Rep. Lee Zeldin after facing off against three other candidates. CBS2's Elijah Westbrook reports.
Congressman Lee Zeldin has the support of Andrew Giuliani, who conceded Tuesday night. CBS2's Alice Gainer reports.
Congressman Lee Zeldin, who is projected to win the Republican nomination, spoke to supporters in Nassau County on Tuesday night. CBS2's Kevin Rincon reports.
Gov. Kathy Hochul and Congressman Lee Zeldin will go toe-to-toe to win the votes of New Yorkers in November.
For Congressman Lee Zeldin, he's gotten the backing of the Republican Party and has tried to make himself the frontrunner, so his camp has felt an advantage from that standpoint, but this could very well be a close race. CBS2's Kevin Rincon reports.
Gov. Hochul will take on two challengers for the Democratic nomination, and there's a four-way Republican free for all.
Hochul said she would commit $1.7 billion in the next budget to expand child care in New York in her 2026 state of the state address.
A panel of judges on a federal appeals court ruled Thursday that a district court judge did not have the authority to order the release of Columbia University activist Mahmoud Khalil.
A group in Queens has banded together to revive landlines and give their children a simpler way to socialize.
According to the indictment, players on more than 17 different NCAA Division I men's basketball teams fixed or attempted to fix at least 29 games.
Negotiations are ongoing, but John Harbaugh is expected to end up coaching the New York Giants.
A group in Queens has banded together to revive landlines and give their children a simpler way to socialize.
Border czar Tom Homan said no decision had been made about the exact nature of the cuts, which are supposed to take effect in two weeks.
A school in Manhattan was placed on lockdown Wednesday afternoon after shots were fired in a nearby park.
Nurses continue to hold the picket line as the largest nurses' strike in New York City history is on its third day with no end in sight.
The trial of NYPD Sgt. Erik Duran got underway Wednesday in the Bronx. Duran faces manslaughter charges in the death of 30-year-old Eric Duprey in Aug. 2023.
Two men posing as Amazon delivery workers held a Connecticut homeowner at gunpoint while robbing him and his wife, police said.
Wednesday night, things begin to change. Showers linger, and areas well north and west may pick up some light snow.
Police in Danbury, Connecticut, are actively looking for a man who they believe fired a deadly gunshot that traveled through a wall and killed his neighbor.
There's plenty of sunshine is on the way to the Tri-State Area, but the First Alert Weather team is also tracking a round of snow later this week.
It was a mostly dry Sunday, until some snow squalls briefly hit the Tri-State Area on Sunday night.
A pastor in Morristown, New Jersey, says community members are too afraid to go outside after recent ICE activity.
Jersey City Mayor Steven Fulop is reflecting on his public career as he moves to New York for his next job.
Priyatharsini Natarajan, 35, of Hillsborough, N.J. faces two first-degree murder charges in the death of her two boys, 5 and 7.
Wednesday night, things begin to change. Showers linger, and areas well north and west may pick up some light snow.
The New Jersey governor highlighted his achievements during his eight years in office in his final State of the State address.
Wednesday night, things begin to change. Showers linger, and areas well north and west may pick up some light snow.
Three people were sentenced Tuesday for their roles in murdering and dismembering a man and a woman in Amityville in February 2024.
The trial in the case of accused Gilgo Beach serial killer Rex Heuermann is finally in sight.
Hochul laid out plans to move New York toward universal child care, and restrict 3-D printed ghost guns in the state.
A new bill proposed in New York would target private businesses that don't quickly turn over surveillance footage after a crime. The legislation is named after the young employee killed at a Long Island CVS on Christmas Day.
Hochul said she would commit $1.7 billion in the next budget to expand child care in New York in her 2026 state of the state address.
A panel of judges on a federal appeals court ruled Thursday that a district court judge did not have the authority to order the release of Columbia University activist Mahmoud Khalil.
An Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer shot a man Wednesday night in north Minneapolis after allegedly being attacked by men with shovels during an arrest operation, three U.S. officials told CBS News.
Border czar Tom Homan said no decision had been made about the exact nature of the cuts, which are supposed to take effect in two weeks.
Jersey City Mayor Steven Fulop is reflecting on his public career as he moves to New York for his next job.
Nurses continue to hold the picket line as the largest nurses' strike in New York City history is on its third day with no end in sight.
Nurses say health care benefits and workplace safety are their main reasons for striking, and are refusing to go back to work until their demands are met.
Loved ones of patients at hospitals in New York City are concerned about care as nurses continue to strike due to failed contract negotiations on Monday.
The New York State Nurses Association said it called for the strike as negotiations stalled with the city's wealthiest hospitals.
The largest nurses strike ever in New York City is underway as thousands of NYSNA members walk off their jobs at major hospitals.
John Forté, the Grammy-nominated musician known for his work with the Fugees, was found dead in his home in Massachusetts.
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Bob Weir wrote or co-wrote and sang lead vocals on Grateful Dead classics including "Sugar Magnolia," "One More Saturday Night" and "Mexicali Blues."
Video of an angry confrontation during intermission at a performance of "Mamma Mia!" on Broadway is going viral on social media.
According to the indictment, players on more than 17 different NCAA Division I men's basketball teams fixed or attempted to fix at least 29 games.
Negotiations are ongoing, but John Harbaugh is expected to end up coaching the New York Giants.
The Kings (11-30) won their third straight to spoil the return of Knicks coach Mike Brown, who made his first appearance in Sacramento since being abruptly fired early in the 2024-25 season.
The New Orleans Pelicans edged the Brooklyn Nets 116-113 on Wednesday night.
The Ottawa Senators handed the New York Rangers a fifth consecutive loss, beating them 8-4 on Wednesday night.
A city-approved plan to rezone a stretch of Atlantic Avenue is expected to bring thousands of new apartments to Brooklyn, but tenant advocates say the deal falls short for lower-income residents and could accelerate displacement.
A three-year pilot run by the Brooklyn Justice Initiative and the Mayor's Office of Criminal Justice aims to improve court compliance and reduce recidivism by meeting participants where they live.
Harlem native Teyana Taylor wins her first major acting honor at the 83rd Golden Globes Awards for her performance in Paul Thomas Anderson's "One Battle After Another." Locals say it's a win for the whole neighborhood.
Legislation would protect and expand hunger programs and improve benefit security as New York pantries see rising demand.
The people and businesses of Ridgewood, Queens, have banded together to help those impacted by the recent apartment building fire.
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.
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Dogs got decked out for the annual Tompkins Square Halloween Dog Parade in New York City's East Village on Saturday.
Cosplayers flooded New York City's Javits Center in October 2024 for the annual New York Comic Con convention.
Investigators said a suspect snuck up on a 27-year-old man and slashed him in the nose on Union Avenue in the Bronx.
Investigators said the 28-year-old driver and two pedestrians were injured in the crash on 5th Avenue and 110th Street.
Meanwhile, a longtime U.S. ally is pushing back on the Trump administration's interest in acquiring Greenland. CBS News' Jarred Hill reports.
Protesters in Minneapolis clashed with law enforcement overnight after another shooting involving federal immigration agents. CBS News New York's Christina Fan reports.
Nearly 15,000 nurses are on strike over negotiations with three major hospital networks.
