Sen. Chris Murphy: Election Year Likely To Create More Gridlock On Capitol Hill In 2016
"I acknowledge that the presidential race is going to dominate, and it will only get harder and harder to get things done next year," Murphy said.
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"I acknowledge that the presidential race is going to dominate, and it will only get harder and harder to get things done next year," Murphy said.
There is a light at the end of the tunnel for Connecticut commuters unhappy with train service in the state.
Deputy Assistant Fire Chief Robert Strong said the building is basically "a giant box of wood."
Many said midnight Mass was a time for a renewal of faith and for family to come together to rejoice.
Read on for a delightful and inspiring Christmas poem from WCBS 880's Peter Haskell.
Now through Dec. 31, New York Cares is accepting new or gently used coats at hundreds of locations citywide, including at all police precincts, Penn Station and Grand Central Terminal.
Record high temperatures are making it feel more like spring than Christmastime across the Tri-State area.
Superintendent Erik Gundersen said he feels the school system needs to evolve with the times.
Low visibility in the Tri-State Area made for major delays at all three area airports Wednesday afternoon.
Now through Dec. 31, New York Cares is accepting new or gently used coats at hundreds of locations citywide, including at all police precincts, Penn Station and Grand Central Terminal.
Port Authority police are trying to figure out who was behind a security breach at John F. Kennedy International Airport earlier this month.
Calling it an added layer of safety, Amtrak has installed a high-tech crash avoidance system following a deadly rail accident earlier this year.
Traffic fatalities citywide are down 12 percent this year, but on Staten Island, they've doubled.
Mayor Bill de Blasio announced a new initiative Thursday that he said will literally reach every person currently living on New York City streets.
The Detective Rafael Ramos Foundation will kick off with a fundraising event at Irving Plaza on January 28.
There's new hope that the law providing health benefits for first responders who grew ill after the Sept. 11 attacks will continue.
Just days away from the official start of winter, roses are still in bloom.
The Schleppie Award for the least reliable service was a tie between the M1 and the M101, 102 and 103.
Bergen County Prosecutor John Molinelli posted on Twitter that the shooting involved 46-year-old Matthew Chaseman of Maywood and two police officers.
Kristin Orozovich, Campgaw's general manager, is hoping the ski slopes there will be open by Christmas.
Legislation was introduced Friday to start the ball moving to bring casino gambling to northern New Jersey.
Police Commissioner Bill Bratton pushed Congress on Thursday to keep dollars flowing to a health program for first responders and others who got sick working in the rubble of the Sept. 11 attacks.
The federal corruption trial of former state Senate leader Dean Skelos is now in the final phase.
In closing arguments on Wednesday in federal court in Manhattan, attorney G. Robert Gage denied the Long Island Republican extorted three businesses to get $300,000 in fees and benefits for Adam Skelos.
A Public Policy Polling survey released last week showed Christie had 10 percent support from Republicans in New Hampshire, where he has been focusing his presidential campaign efforts.
More than 100 inmates at the sprawling Rikers Island correctional facility gathered in a gymnasium at the complex's main intake center to watch Wednesday's semifinal match between England and Argentina.
The recall includes cases of Pillsbury "Hard Roll Dough" and "Kaiser Roll Dough" bread rolls, which are marketed to businesses.
Dmitriy Popov, 20, was convicted of stabbing and killing O'Shae Sibley, 23, at a Brooklyn gas station in 2023.
When scientists examined the preserved fragments of a meteorite that crashed in 2024, they found brine-like fluids and key molecules.
Five firefighters were hurt while battling a large fire that engulfed two homes in the Fordham section of the Bronx on Thursday morning.
More than 100 inmates at the sprawling Rikers Island correctional facility gathered in a gymnasium at the complex's main intake center to watch Wednesday's semifinal match between England and Argentina.
Dmitriy Popov, 20, was convicted of stabbing and killing O'Shae Sibley, 23, at a Brooklyn gas station in 2023.
Five firefighters were hurt while battling a large fire that engulfed two homes in the Fordham section of the Bronx on Thursday morning.
The entire Tri-State Area is under an air quality alert Thursday for fine particulates. Residents should expect more hazy skies.
The "Rental Ripoff" report was released Thursday morning, stemming from months of hearings where hundreds of tenants across the city stepped forward to air their grievances.
The entire Tri-State Area is under an air quality alert Thursday for fine particulates. Residents should expect more hazy skies.
A heat advisory is in effect until Wednesday night for most of the Tri-State Area, with feels-like temperatures reaching into the 100s.
The Tri-State Area is dealing with extreme heat as cooling centers, pools, parks and other resources try to keep residents cool.
A heat advisory is in effect until Wednesday night for the Tri-State Area, with feels-like temperatures reaching into the 100s.
A heat advisory goes into effect from Tuesday to Wednesday for NYC and the surrounding area, as feels-like temperatures could reach the 100s.
Seven people were injured after a chlorine leak at an LA Fitness in a North Brunswick shopping center Thursday morning.
The entire Tri-State Area is under an air quality alert Thursday for fine particulates. Residents should expect more hazy skies.
A New Jersey daycare owner is accused of administering melatonin to two children in her care without the consent of their parents.
The entire Tri-State Area is under another air quality alert Thursday. Officials are urging residents to limit time outside.
A heat advisory is in effect until Wednesday night for most of the Tri-State Area, with feels-like temperatures reaching into the 100s.
A former cargo ship captain pleaded guilty on Wednesday to drugging and raping a U.S. Merchant Marine Academy cadet.
The families of eight murdered women faced down Rex Heuermann and now want justice beyond the courtroom.
Authorities on Long Island are warning about a scheme in which victims are being urged to convert their savings into gold bars, then hand them over for "safekeeping."
Authorities on Long Island are warning about a scheme in which victims are being urged their savings into gold bars, and to then hand over those gold bars over for "safekeeping." CBS News New York's Carolyn Gusoff reports.
Some storms returned to the New York City and New Jersey area on Friday.
The "Rental Ripoff" report was released Thursday morning, stemming from months of hearings where hundreds of tenants across the city stepped forward to air their grievances.
New York City officials confirmed Wednesday that outreach teams were midway through efforts to help the homeless at a sprawling West Side encampment before dismantling their living spaces.
Part of President Trump's speech Thursday night is expected to touch on previously unreported alleged Chinese meddling in U.S. elections, according to sources familiar with the matter.
The future of the New York City horse carriage industry was debated Wednesday at a City Council public hearing.
Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche testified Wednesday before the Senate Judiciary Committee for his confirmation hearing to lead the Justice Department in a permanent capacity.
A Queens man says he had trouble eating and drinking while suffering from cyclosporiasis.
The number of cyclosporiasis cases in the state of New York keeps growing.
As the number of cases of Legionnaires' disease on the Upper East Side continues to rise, City Council Speaker Julie Menin is blasting the Mamdani administration over its handling of the outbreak.
All of the Upper East Side buildings with cooling towers that tested positive for Legionella bacteria have completed necessary cleaning, New York City health officials said Sunday.
Thirty-one people who were hospitalized with Legionnaires' disease on the Upper East Side have been discharged, New York City health officials said Saturday.
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.
Bonnie Tyler, the Welsh pop star best known for singing the chart-topping power ballad "Total Eclipse of the Heart" in 1983, has died. She was 75.
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce were married in a place that generates plenty of garbage, and one man figured out there is a market for it if you package it just right.
Defending World Cup champion Argentina rallied to edge England 2-1 to advance to Sunday's final at MetLife Stadium, where they will face Spain.
The World Cup semifinal between England and Argentina was a grudge match, reopening decades-old wounds for both countries.
Dylan Cease struck out the side in the first inning, combining with 10 relievers on a three-hitter in a show of pitching dominance that led the American League to a 4-0 win over the National League in the All-Star Game.
In a match Tuesday featuring two of soccer's biggest heavyweights, Spain put in a masterful performance, frustrating France to the tune of a 2-0 win to advance to Sunday's World Cup final.
Jordan Walker played spoiler in Philadelphia and homered on his last six swings to defeat Phillies slugger Kyle Schwarber at Citizens Bank Park.
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.
Services for the UnderServed's urban gardens and beehives provide therapeutic opportunities for New Yorkers with intellectual and developmental disabilities and behavioral health challenges
Religious institutions across the country are exploring how their properties can help address the affordable housing crisis, with a Brooklyn development offering a model for blending community needs with faith-based missions.
The Classical Theatre of Harlem's artistic director says Shakespeare's famous tragedy is more relevant today, though audiences can always expect a twist.
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.
Det. Steven McDonald was shot on the job in 1986 and was left a quadriplegic before dying in 2017. For years, he inspired others with his act of forgiveness for the teen who pulled the trigger.
Julien is a 1.5-year-old lab mix who is shy but great with other dogs and people.
It's another hazy day as smoke from Canadian wildfires continue to impact the Tri-State Area. CBS News New York Meteorologist John Elliott has the forecast.
First responders were forced to take on the blaze Thursday morning in already-smoky conditions due to the air quality alert. CBS News New York's Noelle Lilley reports.
Officials are urging residents in New York City and throughout the Tri-State Area to stay inside, if possible. CBS News New York's Kristie Keleshian reports.
