New Jersey assault weapons ban ruled unconstitutional by U.S. appeals court
For the first time, a federal appeals court ruled the Garden State's weapons ban violates the Second Amendment.
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For the first time, a federal appeals court ruled the Garden State's weapons ban violates the Second Amendment.
The U.S. Supreme Court has sided with the National Rifle Association in a case involving New York state. Thursday's unanimous ruling said the NRA's free speech rights were violated by Maria Vullo, a former state financial regulator who pushed banked and insurance companies to cut ties with the gun rights group.
Wayne LaPierre resigned as CEO and stepped down from the NRA last month after more than three decades at its helm.
A jury has found Wayne LaPierre, the longtime leader of the National Rifle Association, liable for mismanagement. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/49oK81G
Wayne LaPierre and the National Rifle Association were found liable in the suit, which accused the organization and its officers of financial mismanagement and lavish spending.
AG Letitia James filed the lawsuit in 2020 under her authority to investigate nonprofits registered in the state.
Closing arguments were made Thursday in the civil trial against the National Rifle Association and its former CEO Wayne LaPierre. The executives are accused by the New York attorney general's office of misusing millions of dollars of the NRA's money for lavish personal flights and vacations.
Voters who spoke to CBS2 on Monday said even though this is a primary election, they care about the issues.
CBS2's Elise Preston has the latest on what the outline entails. Also, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and the NRA respond.
The case began when Letitia James filed a lawsuit that accused some top NRA executives of financial improprieties.
The New York state Supreme Court has rejected the NRA's counterclaim to end a corruption investigation by Attorney General Letitia James.
The convention kicked off in the same state where 19 children and two adults were killed earlier in the week.
Outside the annual meeting in Houston, thousands of demonstrators demanded gun safety in the wake of the school massacre that killed 19 children and two teachers. CBS2's Natalie Brand reports.
"The plan can be summed up quite simply: We are DUMPING New York, and we are pursuing plans to reincorporate the NRA in Texas," said the NRA's Wayne LaPierre.
James filed the lawsuit Thursday in state court in Manhattan following an 18-month investigation.
Responding to the recent wave of mass shootings, political leaders and gun safety advocates got together Wednesday to call for Congress to act.
The NRA says it's suffering grave financial harm because of a "blacklisting" campaign by the governor and New York regulators.
The lawsuit comes after New York state fined insurance broker Lockton Cos. LLC $7 million for underwriting an NRA-branded insurance program called Carry Guard.
After the Parkland, Fla. school shooting, Trump declared he would stand up to the gun lobby, but has since backed off the tough talk.
A fundraising dinner that's quietly taken place for years is suddenly in the spotlight.
On Friday, parents of the victims in the Parkland shooting stood in the Florida Capitol and watched Gov. Rick Scott sign a far-reaching bill that places new restrictions on guns.
The company says it's a common carrier and will not deny service based on political views or policy positions.
The latest companies to end their ties with the NRA were Delta and United Airlines, two of the three largest U.S.-based airlines.
Opponents of the National Rifle Association protested in White Plains Sunday afternoon – including one woman who narrowly escaped the Las Vegas massacre last year.
The president is in his 99th day in office and is managing escalating tensions with North Korea. But in a speech before the National Rifle Association, he hearkened back to the presidential primary.
Tuesday's storms flooded roads and brought down trees across New York City and its suburbs.
The death of a woman who visited a Bronx lifestyle center for a popular anti-aging injection is raising questions about the safety of treatments used to keep people beautiful.
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.
Despite promises of action from Mayor Zohran Mamdani, the blocks-long homeless encampments on the West Side of Manhattan continue to stir controversy.
An attorney representing an Upper East Side woman whose husband just died from Legionnaires' disease is planning to take legal action.
Tuesday's storms flooded roads and brought down trees across New York City and its suburbs.
The death of a woman who visited a Bronx lifestyle center for a popular anti-aging injection is raising questions about the safety of treatments used to keep people beautiful.
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.
Despite promises of action from Mayor Zohran Mamdani, the blocks-long homeless encampments on the West Side of Manhattan continue to stir controversy.
An attorney representing an Upper East Side woman whose husband just died from Legionnaires' disease is planning to take legal action.
Severe weather impacted the entire region on Tuesday, with watches and warnings throughout the CBS News New York viewing area.
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.
There were two confirmed tornadoes in northern New Jersey on Tuesday.
Severe weather impacted the entire region on Tuesday, with watches and warnings throughout the CBS News New York viewing area.
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.
Studies show older adults are among the safest drivers on the road, but crashes involving seniors are on the rise.
Severe weather impacted the entire region on Tuesday, with watches and warnings throughout the CBS News New York viewing area.
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.
Despite promises of action from Mayor Zohran Mamdani, the blocks-long homeless encampments on the West Side of Manhattan continue to stir controversy.
An attorney representing an Upper East Side woman whose husband just died from Legionnaires' disease is planning to take legal action.
New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill said a preliminary analysis showed that fewer than 400 of the people registered that way went on to cast ballots.
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?
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.
An attorney representing an Upper East Side woman whose husband just died from Legionnaires' disease is planning to take legal action.
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.
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.
New findings show promise for millions of patients living with spinal cord injuries. In a world first, researchers are reporting about technology that restores movement and sensation after paralysis. Bradley Blackburn reports.
CBS News New York's Scott Padgett has your First Alert Forecast for July 21 at 8:45 p.m.
Roads across New York and New Jersey were left flooded Tuesday after a storm dumped heavy rain and spawned tornadoes. CBS News New York has team coverage.
She said about 6,600 people who indicated they were noncitizens while obtaining state driver's licenses and other IDs were improperly registered to vote in 2023 and 2024. CBS News New York's Christine Sloan reports.
CBS News New York's Scott Padgett has your weather forecast for July 21 at 7:30 p.m.
