New Yorkers Frustrated As Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell Blocks Vote On $2,000 Stimulus Checks: 'They Are Being Cheap'
"When you have a 7-year-old child, $600 doesn't do anything for them," one mother from the Bronx said.
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$2,000 Checks Demanded By Trump Will Come Down To Senate
Following the House's approval Monday of legislation to boost the direct payments to Americans from $600 to $2,000, all eyes are on the Republican-controlled Senate.
Stimulus Package Update: Congressional Leaders Move Closer To COVID Relief Deal
Key lawmakers are approaching a deal on an economic relief package that would include unemployment benefits, but not state and local aid or a liability shield.
GOP Leadership Urges Senate Republicans To Not Protest Election Results
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell asked Senate Republicans not to object to the election results when Congress convenes on January 6 to count the electoral votes, two sources familiar with the situation told CBS News.
Stimulus Package Update: Are Politicians Finally Ready To Make A Deal?
With COVID cases spiking nationwide, and the economy set to feel the effects, politicians start to get more serious about a stimulus package.
Stimulus Package Update: Politicians Still Can't Agree On Type Of Aid Or How Much To Spend
Democrats and Republicans agree on the need for a stimulus package, but disagree on specifics like stimulus checks and and the overall cost.
Stimulus Package Update: What Will A Biden Administration Mean For More Aid?
Containing the COVID-19 pandemic and rebuilding the economy top the list for the incoming Biden administration, and a stimulus package will be a key component.
Stimulus Package Update: While Politicians Negotiate, Economic Damage Continues
With negotiations on a second round of stimulus ongoing, the chance of a package that can pass both the House and Senate seems remote.
Stimulus Package Update: Is A Deal Even Possible At This Point?
House Democrats and the Trump administration agreeing on stimulus terms isn't even the biggest obstacle to a stimulus package.
McConnell Urged White House Not To Make A Deal On Stimulus Bill Ahead Of Election
McConnell told Senate Republicans Tuesday that he urged the White House against making a deal on a large coronavirus stimulus bill ahead of the election, a source familiar confirmed to CBS News.
Ginsburg's Death Sets Up Tense Political Fight Over Supreme Court Replacement
Ginsburg, who died Friday at age 87 after a battle with cancer, leaves behind an open seat on the Supreme Court where conservatives now outnumber the liberals.
New Jersey 'Several Weeks Away' Before Potential Reopening, Gov. Phil Murphy Says
Gov. Phil Murphy said Sunday that New Jersey is likely "several" weeks away from even a phase one reopening of the economy amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Cuomo To McConnell: 'I Dare You' To Pass A Law Allowing States To Declare Bankruptcy
Cuomo once again lit into Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell's suggestion of not bailing out states like New York, New Jersey and Connecticut because they are largely Democratic and saying they should instead declare bankruptcy.
'Marie Antoinette Of The Senate': Cuomo, King Blast McConnell's 'Vicious' Push To Bankrupt New York
McConnell suggested on a radio show that Republicans should oppose additional aid for state and local governments such as New York and New Jersey in future coronavirus relief bills in what he later called a "blue state bailout."
Lawmakers Clash Over Next Steps On Trump Impeachment
House and Senate leaders traded heated accusations the day after the vote to impeach President Trump, setting the stage for a Senate impeachment trial in the new year.
Schumer Sends Letter To McConnell To Set Framework For Senate Impeachment Trial
The House of Representatives is expected to vote on two articles of impeachment against President Trump this week.
9/11 First Responders Meet With Sen. Mitch McConnell, Push For Victims' Compensation Fund
Mitch McConnell met with the retired police officers and firefighters weeks after comedian Jon Stewart and many ailing emergency workers criticized lawmakers for not acting faster to approve the funding.
Sen. Mitch McConnell To Meet 9/11 Responders To Discuss Victims' Fund
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell is meeting this week with Sept. 11 first responders following withering criticism from comedian Jon Stewart that Congress had failed to ensure that a victims' compensation fund never runs out of money.
First Responder Who Stood With Jon Stewart To Fight For 9/11 Victims Fund Enters Hospice Care
Lou Alvarez, one of the retired NYPD officers who just sat in an emotional congressional hearing with Jon Stewart, announced he has entered hospice care due to the incurable nature of his cancer.
Jon Stewart, McConnell Again Clash Over 9/11 Victim Compensation Fund
In his testimony before Congress last week, Jon Stewart called out members who were not present for the hearing, but Majority leader Mitch McConnell says that's just the way things work.
Kavanaugh Says He 'Might Have Been Too Emotional' During Testimony Addressing Allegations
The 53-year-old judge said in an op-ed that he knows his "tone was sharp, and I said a few things I should not have said" during testimony last week to the Judiciary Committee.
Senate Leaders Say They've Reached 2-Year Budget Deal As Government Shutdown Looms
Senate leaders say they've reached a two-year budget deal that boosts spending for both the military and domestic programs.
Federal Government Reopens After Spending Bill Passes
The Senate voted Monday to pass a bill that would extend government funding through Feb. 8. The House approved the measure shortly thereafter, sending the spending bill to the president, who quickly signed it.
GOP To Begin Reconciling House And Senate Tax Bills; Cuomo, Murphy Blast Plan
House and Senate negotiators are tasked with working out the differences after the Senate approved its version on a 51-49 vote early Saturday.
White House: Trump Remains Committed To Building Border Wall
President Trump met with his legislative affairs team on Thursday to talk about how to get his agenda items through congress.
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Buffalo shooting suspect pleads not guilty, police looking through "racist" manifesto
Investigators are looking through a hate-filled manifesto that's laced with racist language. Of the 13 people shot, 11 were Black.
Communities of color hope true crackdown on hate is coming
Harlem residents are mourning the victims in Buffalo and working to come to terms with the brutal event.
NYPD: 9-year-old girl found dead in Brooklyn apartment
Police said when they arrived at the apartment the little girl was unconscious and unresponsive.
National Urban League calls on feds to create hate crimes task force
Gov. Hochul is among local leaders blasting social media platforms following the shooting.
AIDS Walk New York returns to Central Park
Thousands of people flooded Central Park on Sunday to take part in the largest HIV-AIDS fundraising event in the world.
Solidarity fair in New Rochelle brings together many to fight racism
Lisa Burton, a member of New Rochelle Against Racism, said the Buffalo shooting was a tragic but reoccurring theme.
Buffalo community coming to grips with city's worst mass shooting
Dozens came out for a vigil turned rally Sunday as people struggle with a wide range of emotions, from sadness and anger to downright frustration.
1 dead, 4 critically wounded after shooting inside Orange County church, police say
One person has been detained and a possible weapon has been recovered, the Orange County Sheriff's Office said.
New York governor says Buffalo shooting was "white supremacy terrorism"
"This individual is not going to see the light of day again," Hochul said of the suspected gunman in Saturday's attack.
NYPD: Suspects tied up store worker, stole $6,500 in merchandise
Police are looking for three suspects after a worker at a Queens shop was robbed at gunpoint and tied up.
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NYPD: 9-year-old girl found dead in Brooklyn apartment
Police said when they arrived at the apartment in Crown Heights the little girl was unconscious and unresponsive.
AIDS Walk New York returns to Central Park
Thousands of people flooded Central Park on Sunday to take part in the largest HIV-AIDS fundraising event in the world.
Solidarity fair in New Rochelle brings together many to fight racism
Lisa Burton, a member of New Rochelle Against Racism, said the Buffalo shooting was a tragic but reoccurring theme.
National Urban League calls on feds to create hate crimes task force
Meanwhile, Gov. Hochul is among local leaders blasting social media platforms following the shooting.
Communities of color hope true crackdown on gun crime is coming
Harlem residents are mourning the victims in the upstate shooting and working to come to terms with the brutal event.
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President Biden urges local leaders to invest in public safety
The pandemic relief fund passed by Democrats provides $350 billion directly to cities, counties and states.
Baby formula shortage hitting Tri-State Area families hard
Formula is more than 40 percent out of stock in New York, New Jersey, Connecticut and 27 other states.
Experts predict active hurricane season ahead
A typical year generates about 14 named storms. Experts are forecasting anywhere from 17-19 named storms this year.
Fordham economics professor makes tough predictions on inflation
Dr. Giacomo Santangelo makes some painful predictions after an already difficult pandemic
CT abortion bill aims to protect patients and providers
The law goes into effect on July 1.
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Eric LeGrand opens coffee shop in hometown
LeGrand was paralyzed after suffering a spinal injury during a Rutgers football game in 2010.
Port Authority cracks down on concession costs at airports
It's the result of an investigation that started after dozens of travelers reported being charged $27 for a beer.
President Biden urges local leaders to invest in public safety
The pandemic relief fund passed by Democrats provides $350 billion directly to cities, counties and states.
New research may help identify babies at risk for SIDS
The findings are being called a breakthrough in solving the medical mystery of sudden infant death syndrome.
N.J. gas stations lower prices for 1 day to show self-serve savings
Seventy five members of the Fuel Your Way NJ coalition slashed their prices.
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Federal government making plans to address formula shortage
Rep. Carolyn Maloney says hearings will be held next week to examine questions on how this could have happened.
L.I. students get perspective on realities of war
It's an effort to give context to the war in Ukraine through the lens of the past.
Gilgo Beach murders: Shannan Gilbert's 911 calls released
Gilbert is one of six sex workers whose remains were found in the unsolved Gilgo Beach murders.
Police seek driver in deadly Holtsville hit-and-run
Investigators say two men were hit while working on a truck parked outside a home on Express Drive South.
FDNY trains for hurricane response on Fire Island
With hurricane season weeks away and extreme weather striking more often, this simulation can quickly morph into a real-world emergency.
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National Urban League calls on feds to create hate crimes task force
Meanwhile, Gov. Hochul is among local leaders blasting social media platforms following the shooting.
New York governor says Buffalo shooting was "white supremacy terrorism"
"This individual is not going to see the light of day again," Hochul said of the suspected gunman in Saturday's attack.
Former NYC mayor Bill de Blasio: "I got lost in the weeds"
He was on the radio Friday and discussed some of the things he would have done differently as mayor.
Capitol Hill and White House seize on baby formula shortage
Democrats on both ends of Pennsylvania Avenue are publicly tackling the issue, in some cases after their GOP colleagues began demanding more action.
Trial date set for former New York Lt. Gov. Brian Benjamin
Benjamin resigned last month after being indicted on federal bribery and conspiracy charges.
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AIDS Walk New York returns to Central Park
Thousands of people flooded Central Park on Sunday to take part in the largest HIV-AIDS fundraising event in the world.
NYS health department recommends wearing masks in indoor public spaces
New York state's health department is recommending people wear masks in indoor public spaces as COVID subvariants continue to spread.
New research may help identify babies at risk for SIDS
The findings are being called a breakthrough in solving the medical mystery of sudden infant death syndrome.
New research could be a breakthrough in solving SIDS
We may be closer to understanding Sudden Infant Death Syndrome, known as SIDS. It is the unexplained death of an apparently healthy baby, less than 1 year old. CBS2's Astrid Martinez has details on the groundbreaking research.
Health officials: Most New Yorkers should wear masks indoors
Health officials say all but one county is now considered medium or high risk.
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"ER" star Anthony Edwards makes Broadway musical debut
Edwards' wife, Mare Winningham, stars in the show.
Acclaimed Broadway play "for colored girls..." extends run
The play is nominated for seven Tony Awards, including two for director and choreographer Camille A. Brown.
Tony Awards hold "Meet the Nominees" event
Tony-nominated cast members and creatives had the chance to discuss their performances.
Patti LuPone calls out audience members over masks
A representative for the show said the two were asked to leave the theater and complied.
Darren Criss, Julianne Hough to host Tony Awards pre-show
"The Tony Awards: Act One" will stream only on Paramount+ starting at 7 p.m. on Sunday, June 12.
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Panarin power-play goal lifts Rangers over Penguins in Game 7
New York will play Carolina next. The Hurricanes beat the Boston Bruins in Game 7 on Saturday night.
Rookie Julio Rodriguez powers Mariners over Mets
Pete Alonso struck out with the bases loaded in the bottom of the ninth as Seattle held on for an 8-7 win on Sunday.
Cortes pitches 8 crisp innings, Yankees take 3 of 4 from ChiSox
Left-hander on his game yet again as Bombers rebound from loss with 5-1 victory on Sunday afternoon.
Catching on: Mazeika's home run lifts Mets over Mariners
New York benefited from two calls that were overturned by instant replay in the first inning.
Robert RBI hit in 9th, Chisox end Yanks' 5-game win string
New York had won 19 of 22.
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The Best Goodie Bag: A Valley Stream 'cakery' where everyone is family
Multiple generations are working side-by-side to pursue a dream they didn't know they had.
At Di Palo's in Little Italy, fresh mozzarella is the family legacy
"When you can say you've kept a customer, a loyal customer, for 60, 70, 80 years, through the generations, then you know that you've had a successful business," co-owner Lou Di Palo told CBS2's Elle McLogan.
Family tradition is tightly woven at Mendel Goldberg Fabrics on the Lower East Side
"I walk in here every day, and I feel the legacy of my family," fourth-generation owner Alice Goldberg told CBS2's Elle McLogan.
At Dumbo's record shop Legacy, the collection is personal
"It doesn't really matter who you are. You're welcome here," co-owner Victorious De Costa told CBS2's Elle McLogan.
Yorkville's Mansion diner is a Philips family legacy
In pursuit of food and familiarity, many regulars have been coming back for decades.
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Buffalo shooting: 10 killed, 3 injured at supermarket
Ten people were killed and three were injured in a mass shooting at a Buffalo supermarket on May 14, 2022.
2022 Met Gala Red Carpet
This year's theme is Gilded Glamour, and the stars are dripping in opulence.
2022 Mets home opener
The Mets unveiled the long-awaited Tom Seaver statue before their sold-out home opener at Citi Field on April 15, 2022.
23 injured in subway shooting, smoke bomb attack
Nearly two dozen people were injured in a shooting and smoke bomb attack aboard a Brooklyn subway Tuesday.
2022 Yankees Opening Day
The Yankees opened the 2022 season with a walk-off win in extra innings against the Boston Red Sox.
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First Alert weather: CBS2 11 p.m. forecast
CBS2's Vanessa Murdock says most of the Tri-State Area will face a severe weather scenario on Monday afternoon into evening.
NYPD investigating after 9-year-old girl found dead in Crown Heights apartment
CBS2's Thalia Perez spoke to the owner of a restaurant in the same building.
Buffalo mass shooting hitting Black and brown communities in NYC hard
CBS2's Astrid Martinez speaks to residents in Harlem who hope a real crackdown on hatred will result from the attack.
President Biden plans to visit Buffalo following mass shooting
CBS2's Kevin Rincon has the latest on the investigation following Saturday massacre at a Tops supermarket that left 10 people dead.
NYPD: 9-year-old girl found dead in Brooklyn apartment
CBS2's Thalia Perez has the latest on the investigation and spoke to neighbors.
