Saturday Is Deadline For Connecticut Residents To Enroll In Affordable Care Act
However, some states, including New York and New Jersey are extending their deadline through Jan. 31.
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Cuomo: N.Y. Will Protect Transgender Patients' Coverage From ACA Changes
State-level protections for transgender patients are being proposed in advance of possible federal changes to the Affordable Care Act.
President Trump Defends Criticism Of NFL Protests As Health Care Fight Hits Snag
There will be no vote this week in the Senate on the so-called Graham-Cassidy health care bill, the GOP's latest attempt to repeal and replace Obamacare.
Senate GOP Effort To Pass Obamacare 'Skinny Repeal' Fails
The final vote was 49 to 51.
White House Communications Director Anthony Scaramucci Rips Priebus, Bannon In New Interview
In the article, Scaramucci accused Priebus of leaking his financial disclosure form and used vulgarities and expletives to attack Bannon.
Obamacare Repeal Bill Fails In U.S. Senate
The U.S. Senate on Wednesday failed to pass a proposal that would partially repeal Obamacare.
Pence Breaks Tie, Senate Takes Up Health Bill
The vote was 51-50 on Tuesday, a victory for Majority Leader Mitch McConnell and President Donald Trump.
Trump 'Disappointed' By Collapse Of GOP Health Care Bill, Says 'Let Obamacare Fail'
Republican Sens. Jerry Moran of Kansas and Mike Lee of Utah announced that they would not support the bill, bringing the number of Republicans opposed to at least four.
Opponents Of Senate Healthcare Bill Hold Rally At Bellevue Hospital
Opponents of the latest health care bill proposed by Republicans in the Senate gathered in New York Saturday to voice their opposition to the GOP-led attempt to repeal the Affordable Care Act.
Senate Republicans Unveil Latest Health Care Plan Amid Deep Divisions
Senators Rand Paul (R-KY) and Susan Collins (R-ME) already oppose the new bill that devotes $45 billion to fight the opioid crisis, while giving more credits to low income Americans to buy coverage.
Senate Bill To Replace Obamacare Could Be In Jeopardy
More Republican senators are indicating they're not happy with the current draft of the proposal and now, President Trump is making a push to get the GOP on board.
Senate Plan To Repeal Obamacare Faces Likely Roadblocks
A handful of GOP holdouts say they can't support the plan as it currently stands.
House Passes Revised GOP Health Care Bill, But Will It Pass The Senate?
House OKs GOP bill erasing much of Obama's health care law, answering campaign pledge and sending measure to Senate.
'Trump Bump' Back On Wall Street? Economy On Track Despite Tensions In Washington
Consumer spending was robust as 2016 ended, and the Commerce Department says a revised look at gross domestic product shows an increased 2.1 percent for the year -- up from the previous 1.9 percent estimate.
Trump Slams Conservative Lawmakers On Failed Heath Care Bill
The bill was pulled from the House floor Friday in a humiliating political defeat for the president.
Trump To House GOP: Vote On Health Care Friday Or Obamacare Stays In Place
President Donald Trump was forcing a showdown on health care Friday night.
Ryan: Older People Need More Help Under GOP Health Care Bill
House Speaker Paul Ryan says he will seek changes to a divisive GOP health care bill to provide more help to older people hard hit by the plan.
Republicans Split On Trump Health Care Overhaul Ahead Of Budget Report
Republicans on Sunday dismissed an upcoming Congressional Budget Office analysis expected to conclude that more Americans will be uninsured under a proposal to dismantle Barack Obama's health law.
House Panel OKs Bill Ending Obama's 'Individual Mandate' Tax Penalty On People Not Buying Insurance
House Republicans scored a pre-dawn triumph Thursday in their effort to scuttle former President Barack Obama's health care overhaul.
Health Secretary Price Says GOP Health Care Plan A 'Work In Progress'
House Republicans have rolled out a new bill to repeal and replace Obamacare, saying help is on the way for patients, doctors, and insurance companies struggling under the Affordable Care Act.
House Republicans Unveil Plan For Healthcare Overhaul
House committees planned to begin voting on the 123-page legislation Wednesday, launching what could be the year's defining battle in Congress and capping a seven-year Republican effort to repeal the 2010 law.
Trump Calls For Replacement For Obamacare, Military Spending Hike In Speech To Congress
President Donald Trump addressed a joint session of Congress for the first time on Tuesday night -- calling for a major infrastructure program and asking Democrats and Republicans to work together on replacing Obamacare.
Cuomo Vows To Protect Affordable Care Act From Republican Rollback
Governor Andrew Cuomo has vowed to defend the Affordable Care Act from a Republican rollback.
NY Lawmaker: Getting Rid Of Obamacare 'A Death Sentence'
Members of New York's congressional delegation held a rally Saturday at Gouverneur Hospital in Manhattan to implore House Republicans not to scrap Obamacare.
New Jersey Lawmakers Rally To Save Obamacare
Several high-ranking Democrats -- including New Jersey's two U.S. senators, Robert Menendez and Cory Booker, and several members of its Congressional delegation -- were among those taking part in the rally staged at the Robert Treat Hotel.
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Westchester County passes law allowing women safe access to abortion sites
The Reproductive Health Care Facilities Access Act passed the county Board of Legislators on Monday night.
Focus shifts to "trigger laws" and state courts after Roe v. Wade is overturned
Judges in Louisiana and Utah temporarily blocked enforcement of trigger-law bans on abortion.
Rudy Giuliani on being slapped on the back: "As if a boulder hit me"
Surveillance video shows the encounter inside a ShopRite on Staten Island.
N.Y. court strikes down NYC law granting voting rights to non-citizen residents
The law allowed legal residents, including those with green cards, to vote in municipal elections starting in 2023.
Hochul's quest, GOP logjam, and AOC vs. Adams highlight N.Y. primaries
Gov. Hochul will take on two challengers for the Democratic nomination, and there's a four-way Republican free for all.
Brooklyn community partners with NYPD to get youth off the streets
The residents of Brownsville are benefiting from the renovation of Betsy Head Park as a safe space for young people.
3 killed, at least 50 hurt when Amtrak train from L.A. to Chicago derails in Missouri
A total of 207 passengers and 14 crewmembers were on board the train at the time. CNN reports at least 50 people were injured.
46 migrants found dead in back of tractor trailer in San Antonio
Three people are in custody, officials said at a Monday night press conference.
Police: 7-year-old girl drowns during backyard pool party in Teaneck
Police said the child was first reported missing at around 6 p.m. on Sunday. She was later found in the pool.
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Westchester County passes law allowing women safe access to abortion
The Reproductive Health Care Facilities Access Act passed the county Board of Legislators on Monday night.
Brooklyn community partners with NYPD to get youth off the streets
The residents of Brownsville are benefiting from the renovation of Betsy Head Park as a safe space for young people.
Alec Baldwin to interview Woody Allen on Tuesday
Actor to sit down with famed-yet-controversial director at 10:30 a.m. on Instagram Live
Heroes save former NYPD cop after he collapsed at Long Island restaurant
Medics kept the resuscitation going on the way to the hospital. Five times John Balestrieri had to be brought back.
Hochul's quest, GOP logjam, and AOC vs. Adams highlight N.Y. primaries
Gov. Hochul will take on two challengers for the Democratic nomination, and there's a four-way Republican free for all.
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Tri-State Area joins effort to boost offshore wind industry
The president aims to be able to power 10 million homes with wind energy by 2030.
Investigators say 6-year-old burned Bridgeport boy was not intentionally set on fire
Officials say there's no evidence any of the children deliberately hurt one another.
Conn. woman dies after being infected with tickborne virus
She is the second person in Connecticut to test positive for the virus this year and the first to die.
For first time ever, average gas prices in New York hits $5
Drivers across the Tri-State Area continue to feel the squeeze at the pump.
Drivers hoping for relief as gas prices again hit record highs
The national average for a gallon of regular reached $4.87 on Monday. It's even more expensive in the Tri-State Area.
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Police: 7-year-old girl drowns during backyard pool party in Teaneck
Police said the child was first reported missing at around 6 p.m. on Sunday. She was later found in the pool.
2 planes partially collide on tarmac at Newark Airport
United Airlines says two of its planes made contact on the tarmac before departing.
95-year-old WWII vet finally receives high school diploma
Now 95 and blessed with a massive family, Lyndhurst High School grad says he still enjoys many of life's pleasures.
N.J. couple recalls escape from Surfside condo collapse
"The hardest part is knowing you walked out and other people didn't," Janette Aguero said.
Murphy asks NJ lawmakers to look into creating gun-free zones
Murphy called the Supreme Court's ruling on firearm carry laws an outrage.
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Heroes save former NYPD cop after he collapsed at Long Island restaurant
Medics kept the resuscitation going on the way to the hospital. Five times John Balestrieri had to be brought back.
Schumer trying to get tax relief for Long Islanders who fixed cesspools
He has asked the USDA to formally determine the grants protect and preserve the environment, making them tax exempt.
Zeldin campaign says antisemitic death threat made against GOP candidate for governor
If elected, Zeldin would be New York's first Jewish Republican governor.
Belt Parkway reopens in Queens after drivers suspected of racing crashed
Police believe the drivers of a BMW and an Infinity were speeding and possibly racing when they struck two other cars.
Nassau Co. hoping to attract more lifeguards amid shortage
According to nationwide statistics, staffing shortages are impacting at least one-third of all U.S. swimming pools.
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Westchester County passes law allowing women safe access to abortion
The Reproductive Health Care Facilities Access Act passed the county Board of Legislators on Monday night.
Focus shifts to "trigger laws" and state courts after Roe v. Wade is overturned
Judges in Louisiana and Utah temporarily blocked enforcement of trigger-law bans on abortion following the Supreme Courts' overturning of Roe v. Wade.
Hochul's quest, GOP logjam, and AOC vs. Adams highlight N.Y. primaries
Gov. Hochul will take on two challengers for the Democratic nomination, and there's a four-way Republican free for all.
Schumer trying to get tax relief for Long Islanders who fixed cesspools
He has asked the USDA to formally determine the grants protect and preserve the environment, making them tax exempt.
Supreme Court sides with football coach who lost his job for praying after games
"The Constitution and the best of our traditions counsel mutual respect and tolerance, not censorship and suppression," Justice Neil Gorsuch wrote.
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Westchester County passes law allowing women safe access to abortion
The Reproductive Health Care Facilities Access Act passed the county Board of Legislators on Monday night.
Health officials await additional monkeypox vaccines; Cases climb to 48 in New York City
The demand was overwhelming, and all appointments were booked through Monday.
Second day of long lines for monkeypox vaccine at Chelsea health clinic
The Chelsea Sexual Health Clinic opened at 11 a.m., but the line for a vaccine started forming outside about three hours earlier.
Hundreds line up for monkeypox vaccine in New York City
Demand was so high that it overwhelmed capacity and forced the city cut off walk-ins.
FDA bans Juul e-cigarettes from the U.S. market
Regulator's decision comes amid concerns that an epidemic of underage vaping will hook a new generation on nicotine.
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Alec Baldwin to interview Woody Allen on Tuesday
Actor to sit down with famed-yet-controversial director at 10:30 a.m. on Instagram Live
Broadway's "Chicago" celebrates 10,000th performance
"Chicago" is only the second Broadway show in history to play 10,000 performances.
Madonna appears at Terminal 5 to kick off Pride weekend
Madonna was only recently announced as a performer at the sold-out show.
Rapper Lil TJay 1 of 2 people shot overnight near shopping plaza in Edgewater, New Jersey
Police say another victim was found just down the road at a gas station. Three arrests have been made.
Shakespeare in the Park celebrates 60 years of summer public theater
Tuesday night was the first preview performance of "Richard III."
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Yankees score 6 in the 7th, take down struggling Athletics
Trailing by four runs early, Bombers rally for 23rd come-from-behind victory of the season, 9-5 on Monday night.
Report: Kyrie Irving returning to Nets in 2022-23
The seven-time All-Star averaged 27.4 points and 5.8 assists this past season.
Thousands join Achilles Hope and Possibility Run
New York Road Runners partner with Achilles International to produce an event for people of all abilities.
Burke gives first-place Union victory over NYCFC
The win gives Philadelphia sole possession of first place in the Eastern Conference with 29 points to 27 for NYCFC.
Arango, Palacios score in LAFC's victory over Red Bulls
New York (7-5-5) started 5-2-1 on the road, but has dropped three straight away from home — without scoring.
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8 Hands Farm: Regenerative farming takes root on the North Fork
"It's one of the few professions where you work with your heart, your hands, and your head at the same time," co-owner Tom Geppel told CBS2's Elle McLogan.
Zaragoza Deli & Grocery: An East Village home for Mexican family recipes
"That was my dream, to open a small business here," co-owner Pompeyo "Papa" Martinez told CBS2's Elle McLogan.
Eddie's Sweet Shop: A '1930s time warp' in Forest Hills where the ice cream is homemade
"We whip the whipped cream by hand. We make our hot fudge, caramel, most of our syrups," owner Vito Citrano told CBS2's Elle McLogan.
The Hungarian Pastry Shop: Purveyor of coffee, cake, and conversation since 1961
"Most of my customers are regulars. They come almost every day, and they feel that this is their home," Panagiotis Binioris said.
'The melting pot starts' at Kalustyan's in Midtown
For hard-to-find flavors from faraway continents, professional chefs and home cooks flock to a specialty food store founded in 1944.
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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.
Stars hit the red carpet at the 75th Annual Tony Awards
Stars of stage and screen hit the red carpet for the 75th Annual Tony Awards on Sunday night.
Remembering Ray Liotta through the years
Actor Ray Liotta has died. He was 67.
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First Alert weather: CBS2 11 p.m. forecast
CBS2's Vanessa Murdock says Tuesday will be very nice across the Tri-State Area.
Brownsville partners with NYPD to create safe spaces for young people
For some kids in the city, the challenges of staying safe and out of trouble can seem insurmountable. But in one Brooklyn community, leaders and police are taking steps to fix the problem. CBS2's Kristine Johnson reports.
Starting next year, non-citizens will not have right to vote in New York municipal elections
CBS2's Kevin Rincon spoke to New Yorkers and lawmakers about a state Supreme Court judge's decision to strike down existing law.
Rudy Giuliani addresses alleged supermarket slap
The former New York City mayor described what he says happened to him inside a store on Staten Island while he campaigned for his son, Andrew, in the gubernatorial primary. CBS2's Dick Brennan reports.
Westchester County passes legislation allowing women safe access to abortion
The law says protests must be held at least 25 feet away from any women's health care facility. CBS2's Alice Gainer reports.
