NRA President Defends Web Video Bloomberg Calls 'Dumb PR'
New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg said a new National Rifle Association web video that labels President Barack Obama an "elitist hypocrite'' is "dumb PR.''
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New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg said a new National Rifle Association web video that labels President Barack Obama an "elitist hypocrite'' is "dumb PR.''
The package includes a call on Congress to ban military-style assault weapons and high-capacity magazine and it would close loopholes in the gun sale background check system.
The National Rifle Association has released a free smartphone and tablet application that allows users to practice their aim. "NRA: Practice Range" was released over the weekend and was rated for use by children as young as 4 years old, according to the iTunes rating system.
The White House said President Barack Obama and Vice President Joe Biden will be joined by children who wrote the president letters after the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting.
Two days before Vice President Joseph Biden was due to give President Barack Obama recommendation on curbing gun violence, the National Rifle Association has said an assault weapons ban will nto pass in Congress.
Two people were wounded Thursday in a school shooting in the city of Taft, Calif., according to the Kern County Sheriff's Office.
Educators and security experts came together to discuss everything from installing new cameras, lockdown systems and to remind everyone that if you see something, say something.
Mayor Michael Bloomberg continues to take heat for comments he made on his radio show last week.
Mayor Michael Bloomberg on Sunday drew a backlash over a remark he made on his radio show.
The Marlboro Board of Education in Monmouth County voted last month to have an uniformed officer in all of its nine schools following the deadly shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Conn.
A proposal on Staten Island to put retired police officers with guns in all borough schools received a blunt response from Mayor Michael Bloomberg this week.
The issue of gun control was again a hot topic on the Sunday morning news programs, more than a week after one of the worst mass school shootings in U.S. history.
New York City Council Speaker Christine Quinn slammed the National Rifle Association's suggestion on how to prevent further school shootings.
The most powerful gun lobby in the nation, the National Rifle Association, is thumbing its nose at calls for stricter gun control laws. Instead, it says Congress should put an armed guard in every school in America -- right now.
One week after the mass shootings that killed 26 people at a Connecticut elementary school, the nation's largest gun-rights lobby said the solution to preventing further attacks like the one in Newtown is not with gun control.
In the wake of the Newtown massacre, there are reports that New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo is negotiating new gun laws that could be voted on within days.
In the wake of the tragedy in Connecticut, it is clear that this nation needs to reform its gun laws and a number of other needs now.
Congressmen are questioning their positions, sporting goods stores are suspending sales and the White House is starting to list the kinds of measures President Barack Obama favors.
The National Rifle Association released its first statement Tuesday on the Newtown, Conn., elementary school massacre last week, expressing shock, sadness and heartbreak.
In a statement posted on its website, the NSSF said "Our hearts go out to the families of the victims of this horrible tragedy in our community."
Mayor Michael Bloomberg lauded a decision in Michigan Wednesday that rejected a proposal to allow people to buy handguns without undergoing criminal background checks.
The shooting at the movie theater in Aurora, Colorado has reignited the debate over gun control.
The National Rifle Association is targeting New York lawmakers with major campaign cash. The gun rights group is handing out more donations here than in any other state.
Frank Shea is a much decorated former NYPD homicide cop who's seen his share of gun battles. Now he's worried about being caught in yet another one, only this time it could be a shot he might not expect.
Schumer wants to require that all gun buyers to undergo a background check and broadly increase penalties against states that don't contribute names to the national background-check system.
Mayhem broke out across New York City after the Knicks won Game 4 of the NBA Finals after a historic comeback Wednesday night.
Arrests were made outside Madison Square Garden on Wednesday as crowds once again started causing trouble during the Knicks NBA Finals game.
The Knicks set the record for the biggest NBA Finals comeback Wednesday night as they rallied from 29 points down to beat the Spurs 107-106.
Dozens of young girls unexpectedly emerged from a drain in the patio of a Rockland County restaurant Wednesday after taking an unauthorized trek underground.
The St. Louis Cardinals beat the New York Mets 9-2 on Wednesday to match a season high with their sixth straight victory.
Mayhem broke out across New York City after the Knicks won Game 4 of the NBA Finals after a historic comeback Wednesday night.
Arrests were made outside Madison Square Garden on Wednesday as crowds once again started causing trouble during the Knicks NBA Finals game.
The Knicks set the record for the biggest NBA Finals comeback Wednesday night as they rallied from 29 points down to beat the Spurs 107-106.
Dozens of young girls unexpectedly emerged from a drain in the patio of a Rockland County restaurant Wednesday after taking an unauthorized trek underground.
Taylor Swift attended Game 4 of the NBA Finals between the Knicks and Spurs at Madison Square Garden on Wednesday.
Thursday and Friday will be First Alert Weather Days in the New York City area, with high temperatures and the chance for strong storms.
The Stamford Fire Department said high winds ripped the 3,000-square-foot flag off the pole atop the WWE building and sent it flying into electrical wires.
Storms hit the New York City area on Saturday, bringing damaging winds, hail and downpours across the region.
It's unseasonably warm in New York City on Wednesday as humidity adds to the summer-like weather. There's also a slight chance for showers in parts of the Tri-State Area.
It's back to feeling like spring, and even summer on some days, as warm weather and sunshine return to the New York area.
MetLife Stadium, which hosts its first match of the World Cup this Saturday, has undergone a transformation.
Several people were struck by a vehicle in Jersey City Wednesday morning. It happened at around 8:50 a.m. at Wilkinson and Ocean Avenues.
Thursday and Friday will be First Alert Weather Days in the New York City area, with high temperatures and the chance for strong storms.
NJ Transit riders were hit with more delays and cancellations during the Tuesday evening rush, raising questions about whether the system is ready to handle the thousands expected to attend the matches.
The 2026 FIFA World Cup is front and center in New York and New Jersey, where there are plenty of free watch parties and events happening.
A Long Island woman says her efforts to avoid check washing didn't keep her from being robbed, calling the experience "upsetting and disheartening."
The 2026 FIFA World Cup is front and center in New York and New Jersey, where there are plenty of free watch parties and events happening.
Workers in Nassau County are calling for Juneteenth to be an official public holiday, just like it already is in the rest of the state.
Prosecutors on Long Island announced a crackdown on what they're calling serial shoplifting.
An 18-year-old pleaded guilty Thursday to murder and weapons charges in connection to a deadly shooting at a Long Island house party in 2025.
The bench trial of former New York City Comptroller Brad Lander over his arrest at the city's immigration court last fall got underway on Wednesday in Manhattan.
Calls to ban horse carriages in New York City are growing after a horse collapsed and died in Central Park Tuesday.
Workers in Nassau County are calling for Juneteenth to be an official public holiday, just like it already is in the rest of the state.
Tom Homan, President Trump's border czar, is increasing his attacks on Gov. Kathy Hochul, threatening, yet again, to surge more ICE agents into New York.
NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani is not on the ballot in the upcoming primaries, but he could be the deciding factor in whether two sitting congressmen are defeated.
For half a century, The Valerie Fund has been dedicated to providing care to children with cancer and blood disorders.
A New Jersey nonprofit called The Valerie Fund is celebrating 50 years of providing comprehensive care to children with cancer and blood disorders.
New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill is urging people to donate blood ahead of the summer months.
There's no vaccine for the Bourbon virus, nor medicine to treat it, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Marie Francillion was diagnosed with lung cancer after she was feeling heartburn and shoulder pain. She said she's able to remain hopeful and spend more time with her family because of a different type of treatment.
Taylor Swift attended Game 4 of the NBA Finals between the Knicks and Spurs at Madison Square Garden on Wednesday.
"Schmigadoon!" — which was tied for the most nominations, with 12 — won Best Musical, and "Liberation" took home the honor of Best Play at the 2026 Tony Awards.
The Broadway revival of the musical (nominated for 11 Tony Awards) depicts drama, joy and heartbreak in the pursuit of the American Dream at the turn of the 20th century, with parallels to the contemporary world, from issues of race to the immigrant experience.
Madonna performed a surprise concert in Times Square weeks before the release of her "Confessions II" album.
Knicks superfan Spike Lee stopped by CBS Mornings to give his thoughts as the Knicks get set to play in the NBA Finals, and he offered his prediction, too.
Mayhem broke out across New York City after the Knicks won Game 4 of the NBA Finals after a historic comeback Wednesday night.
The Knicks set the record for the biggest NBA Finals comeback Wednesday night as they rallied from 29 points down to beat the Spurs 107-106.
The St. Louis Cardinals beat the New York Mets 9-2 on Wednesday to match a season high with their sixth straight victory.
Hundreds of free World Cup tickets will be given to working families with kids, first responders and military families in the New York City area.
Jazz Chisholm Jr. drove in three runs, Carlos Rodón pitched six solid innings, and the Yankees completed a three-game sweep of the Guardians with an 8-4 win on Wednesday.
Harlem's historic Cotton Club recently announced it was up for sale. The news comes as jazz clubs across the borough disappear.
Jasir Gipson was shot by a stray bullet at 5 years old while walking with his mother. More than a decade later, he's graduating from high school with nothing but a smile.
Garbage piling up near freight train tracks is frustrating many Maspeth residents.
Residents and elected officials are urging the MTA to reopen the Long Island Rail Road's former Elmhurst station, arguing that the neighborhood has outgrown its current transit options.
Before there was a Brooklyn, there was a flagpole, and since the earliest days of our country, it stood as a symbol of freedom and self-determination.
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.
The FAA says fines will be as high as $100,000, plus jail time, if a drone enters restricted airspace. CBS News' Skyler Henry reports.
Choripan in Hackensack, New Jersey, is preparing to host fans as Argentina looks to win its fourth World Cup title. CBS News New York's Luis Miguel Echegaray reports.
CBS News New York's Andrew Ramos reports on fan reactions to the big game, and Elijah Westbrook discusses arrests after mayhem broke out.
Thursday and Friday are First Alert Weather Days due to a heat advisory for most of the Tri-State Area. There's also an air quality alert for some of the area. CBS News New York Meteorologist Tony Sadiku has the forecast.
Knicks fans celebrated a record-setting NBA Finals Game 4 win Wednesday night. Watch team coverage from CBS News New York.
