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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2 suspects charged in death of taxi driver Kutin Gyimah
Police released surveillance video that appears to show five suspects beating the taxi driver.
Gandhi statue in Queens vandalized twice in one month
Police say a sledgehammer was used to damage the statue in front of a Hindu temple in Richmond Hill.
4 arrested on weapons charges after crash in Suffolk County
A driver and three passengers were rescued after a vehicle crashed, overturned and caught fire in Dix Hills.
New York survey links food insecurity to worse health
According to the survey, 21% of New Yorkers experiencing food insecurity say they delay or skip medical care.
Mayor Adams: Abandoned, unsightly outdoor dining sheds will be torn down
There's been controversy over outdoor dining sheds in New York City, but Mayor Adams says Open Restaurants will continue.
NYPD stats show shocking crime increase in Manhattan's 6th Precinct
Among all 77 NYPD precincts, the 6th has seen the largest spike in felonies compared to the same period last year.
Conn., N.Y. receive funding for rail improvements
Tens of millions of dollars are heading to the Tri-State Area for rail improvements.
Will the aurora borealis be visible in New York?
The waning moon and light pollution could affect visibility.
CBS Sports, Big Ten Conference reach new 7-year deal
You'll find your favorite football and basketball teams on CBS and streaming on Paramount+.
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Gandhi statue in Queens vandalized twice in one month
Police say a sledgehammer was used to damage the statue in front of a Hindu temple in Richmond Hill.
New York survey links food insecurity to worse health
According to the survey, 21% of New Yorkers experiencing food insecurity say they delay or skip medical care.
Conn., N.Y. receive funding for rail improvements
Tens of millions of dollars are heading to the Tri-State Area for rail improvements.
Will the aurora borealis be visible in New York?
The waning moon and light pollution could affect visibility.
Uber driver lauded for helping tenant escape Bed-Stuy building fire
Fritz Sam said it was a split-second decision to stop his cab and run into a brownstone at 489 Classon Ave.
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Tens of millions of dollars are heading to the Tri-State Area for rail improvements.
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Connecticut launches program to help residents find jobs
CareerConneCT is a network of 19 job training programs meant to help some of the state's 67,000 unemployed workers.
Some essential workers in Connecticut may be eligible for financial relief
Workers can receive up to $1,000 from the Premium Pay Program.
Connecticut launches reproductive rights website and hotline
The services were launched in the wake of the Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe v. Wade.
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The waning moon and light pollution could affect visibility.
Statistics show N.J. traffic deaths are up compared to 2021
It's not just motorists. So far this year, 103 pedestrians have been killed in New Jersey.
Rushdie stabbing suspect Hadi Matar due in Chautauqua County Court
Rushdie is recovering from serious injuries at a Pennsylvania hospital and has been speaking with investigators.
NJ lawmakers introduce bill to prevent LIV Golf tournaments
The LIV tournament that played in Bedminster in July was backed by Saudi Arabia's sovereign wealth fund.
Nearly a dozen humpback whales spotted in Hudson River
The whales were not alone. Several dolphins were also spotted swimming near the whales.
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4 arrested on weapons charges after crash in Suffolk County
A driver and three passengers were rescued after a vehicle crashed, overturned and caught fire in Dix Hills.
Leaders place bets on Little League World Series outcome
The Massapequa Coast from Long Island will take on a team from Hawaii on Friday.
Animal advocates angered following deaths of 100 snapping turtle hatchlings
The discovery has promoted an investigation by the DEC and the Suffolk Parks Department.
Massapequa Philharmonic honors champion Little League team
The Massapequa Coast will play in the Little League World Series on Friday night.
L.I. twins heading to college, defying doctors' diagnoses
Even though the twins still have their medical hurdles, they're proving it's possible to overcome the odds.
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Judge says part of Trump search affidavit could "presumptively be unsealed"
Prosecutors revealed the investigation into Trump's handling of classified documents is "in its very early stages."
Former Trump Org. exec pleads guilty to fraud, agrees to testify against company
Weisselberg's deal with prosecutors calls for a sentence of five months in New York's Rikers Island jail, followed by five years' probation.
NJ lawmakers introduce bill to prevent LIV Golf tournaments
The LIV tournament that played in Bedminster in July was backed by Saudi Arabia's sovereign wealth fund.
Zeldin accepts CBS2's fall gubernatorial debate invitation
Last week, he told CBS2 political reporter Marcia Kramer he's ready to debate Gov. Kathy Hochul anytime, any place.
NY delegation stands to lose seniority, strength in Congress
No matter the outcome, the redrawing of district lines means New York will likely lose power and experience in D.C.
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New York survey links food insecurity to worse health
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U.S. monkeypox cases pass 14,000-mark as Biden promises more vaccine doses
Cases are up over 30% from just a week ago.
White House: 1.8M monkeypox vaccine doses available Monday
The Biden administration's monkeypox response coordinator said 1.8 million more doses will be available for jurisdictions next week.
Masks required indoors at Rutgers University this fall
Masks are not required at indoor events, but attendees will need proof of vaccination or a negative PCR test.
New York launches back-to-school COVID vaccination campaign
The statewide #VaxToSchool campaign aims to increase COVID-19 vaccination rates among school-aged children.
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CBS Sports, Big Ten Conference reach new 7-year deal
You'll find your favorite football and basketball teams on CBS and streaming on Paramount+.
Fire tears through former resort site that inspired "Dirty Dancing"
Grossinger's was once among the most storied and glamorous hotels in New York's Catskills.
Solange Knowles composes original score for NYC Ballet
Knowles says her score will be performed by the New York City Ballet orchestra and choreographed by Gianna Reisen.
New York Comedy Festival returning in November
The festival runs Nov. 7-13 at various locations in all five boroughs, plus one show at UBS Arena in Nassau County.
Academy apologizes to Sacheen Littlefeather
In 1973, Littlefeather represented Marlon Brando at the Oscars, declining his Best Actor award for "The Godfather."
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CBS Sports, Big Ten Conference reach new 7-year deal
You'll find your favorite football and basketball teams on CBS and streaming on Paramount+.
Leaders place bets on Little League World Series outcome
The Massapequa Coast from Long Island will take on a team from Hawaii on Friday.
First Tee Program introduces Islip kids to golf
The First Tee Metropolitan New York unveiled a donated bus in Islip Thursday to start a new local outreach program.
Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson settles for 11-game suspension
The quarterback will pay a $5 million fine instead of missing the season.
Donaldson hits walk-off slam in 10th, Yankees beat Rays
New York entered having lost three straight and 12 of 15.
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"Our store is pretty much like a dinosaur," co-owner Anthony Pierdipino told CBS2's Elle McLogan.
Zum Stammtisch: A taste of Germany in Glendale since 1972
"It's really traditional, old-school Bavarian," co-owner Werner Lehner told CBS2's Elle McLogan.
Tula House: Greenpoint's immersive plant shop is a destination for discovery
"We want the common plants, but we really love the uncommon plants," co-owner Christan Summers told CBS2's Elle McLogan.
Stanton Tailor Shop: A Lower East Side destination for the perfect fit
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Myers of Keswick: A British grocery store in the West Village offering 'comforts from home'
"I always like to describe it as a little taste of England," owner Jennifer Myers-Pulidore told CBS2's Elle McLogan.
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Remembering Olivia Newton-John through the years
Beloved singer, songwriter and actress Olivia Newton-John died Monday morning at 73.
Remembering Ivana Trump through the years
Ivana Trump passed away in her New York home at age 73.
New York City Pride March draws crowd of thousands
Thousands came out for the 2022 New York City Pride March through Manhattan on Sunday.
Juneteenth celebrations held across New York City
Juneteenth celebrations took place across New York City on June 19.
Mermaid Parade returns to Coney Island for 40th anniversary
The famous Mermaid Parade returned to Coney Island on Saturday for its 40th anniversary.
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First Alert Forecast: CBS2 8/18 Evening Weather at 6PM
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New York City Mayor Adams: "You can't sell weed on our streets"
Mayor Eric Adams is putting vendors selling marijuana without a license on notice.
Uber driver rushes into burning building in Brooklyn
An Uber driver is being called a hero after helping people escape a building fire all while his passenger waited in the car. CBS2's Thalia Perez spoke to the driver about the brave rescue.
Rent prices sky-high in Manhattan, Brooklyn and parts of Queens
People looking to rent an apartment in Manhattan, Brooklyn and parts of Queens are finding fewer apartments available and fewer deals from landlords. As CBS2's Zinnia Maldonado reports, the rental market is white hot and prices are sky-high.
4 people rescued by Suffolk County officers face weapons charges
On Long Island, four people who were rescued by officers in a crash are now facing weapons charges.
