2026 New York governor's race early predictions | The Point 2.15.25
Democratic Gov. Kathy Hochul and Republican Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman will go head-to-head in the New York governor's race in November.
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Democratic Gov. Kathy Hochul and Republican Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman will go head-to-head in the New York governor's race in November.
Sen. Michael Gianaris, a Queens Democrat, is deputy majority leader in the New York State Senate. He has a big say over what will happen in Albany this year. Watch his full interview on "The Point with Marcia Kramer."
Bin Shao of Flushing, New York, has been charged with second-degree manslaughter and criminally negligent homicide, according to court documents.
Federal funding for the Gateway Tunnel connecting New York and New Jersey will resume while the legal battle plays out, the Trump administration says. CBS News New York's Alice Gainer reports.
There could be a little bit if snow overnight Friday and potentially Sunday into Monday. But the temperatures are set to warmup, so there could be some mixed precipitation. CBS News New York Meteorologist John Elliott has the Friday afternoon forecast.
New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill said on Friday that they should see the money at 1 p.m., after a deadline for the Trump administration to appeal the unfreezing of funds passed. CBS News New York's Alice Gainer reports.
This project has been caught in a political and legal tug of war, but as of this morning, federal money is expected to start flowing again. CBS News New York's Elijah Westbrook reports.
New York will see sunshine but it will still be chilly and light snow may fall overnight. Forecasters are keeping an eye on a system that could develop Sunday. CBS News New York Meteorologist Tony Sadiku has the forecast.
Federal funding for the Gateway Tunnel Project is expected to resume after a deadline passed for an appeals court to uphold the Trump administration's freeze.
The Trump administration is facing the deadline of Thursday to release $205 million owed unless an appeals court allows the government to continue withholding it.
It's not as cold as it has been, but the temperatures are still jacket-worthy. There also could be a chance for snow Friday into Saturday. CBS News New York's Tony Sadiku has the Thursday morning forecast.
Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman accepted the Republican Party's nomination for New York governor on Wednesday at the GOP convention in Garden City.
Gov. Kathy Hochul announced new proposals Wednesday to bring down the cost of car insurance and crack down on insurance fraud.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani is seeking Albany lawmaker approval for his agenda, including an increase on taxes on the wealthiest New Yorkers and businesses.
President Trump pulling funding from the Gateway Tunnel project has led to backlash from New York and New Jersey elected officials.
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul said the president's action were part of his "revenge tour," and New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill called the move illegal. CBS News New York's Marcia Kramer reports.
There were many questions for the Mamdani administration about its Code Blue response during a City Council hearing Tuesday.
The National Park Service said it did so under guidance from the Department of Interior, which cautioned the National Parks Service that non-agency flags could not be officially displayed. CBS News New York's Dave Carlin reports.
One person was killed and nine others were injured in a four-alarm house fire in Elmhurst, Queens Monday night. CBS News New York's Allen Devlin reports.
In March 2021, Nafiah Ikram was attacked in her Elmont driveway by a hooded man who threw a cup of acid in her face and drove off. The incident left her face disfigured and her throat burned. CBS News New York's Carolyn Gusoff reports.
Lt. Gov. Antonio Delgado is suspending his campaign for governor of New York.
Lieutenant Governor Antonio Delgado is suspending his campaign for governor of New York.
The temperatures will feel better today in the mid 30s. A few snow showers are likely in the afternoon hours that could change to freezing rain north and west of New York City into the night. CBS News New York Meteorologist John Elliott has the forecast.
Spring Valley police said a family received a phone call demanding $1,000 or they'd never see their daughter again.
The Democratic lawmakers say the county's 911 system is operating with a 20% staffing shortage and that up to half of 911 calls are for non-emergencies.
