Blumenthal urges drivers to focus on safety around holidays
The Connecticut senator joined first responders and advocates in Fairfield to celebrate the passage of the "Slow Down, Move Over" resolution.
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The Connecticut senator joined first responders and advocates in Fairfield to celebrate the passage of the "Slow Down, Move Over" resolution.
Democratic Sen. Richard Blumenthal of Connecticut and Republican Sen. Lindsey Graham join "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" for a rare bipartisan interview after they cosponsored legislation to put secondary sanctions on Russia. Blumenthal said he is calling on President Trump to "show leadership" and call on the Senate to take up the legislation.
Lawmakers from New York and New Jersey are demanding they get a briefing from the federal government. CBS News New York's Lori Bordonaro has the story.
Sen. Richard Blumenthal had urged a probe into the USDA's handling of the Boar's Head plant, calling it an "abject failure."
Sen. Richard Blumenthal says the HEAT Act would prevent hot weather-related deaths.
The I-95 overpass in Norwalk, Connecticut that was damaged in a fiery tanker truck crash is being demolished, but the highway remains partially closed.
The vital stretch of I-95 between New York City and Boston is not expected to reopen for days after a fuel truck crashed and went up in flames. CBS New York's Tony Aiello reports.
A vital stretch of I-95 has been shut down for over 24 hours after a fuel truck crashed and burst into flames. The highway cannot reopen until crews demolish an overpass that was damaged.
Records released to Congress this month show Coast Guard leaders deliberately hid the findings for years.
There are allegations of a cover-up amid rape and sexual harassment at the U.S. Coast Guard Academy in Connecticut, and Sen. Richard Blumenthal is demanding answers about the investigation. CBS New York's Ali Bauman reports. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/3UJBYwd
The mayor said someone climbed the menorah and lodged a Palestinian flag between the candle holders.
Sen. Richard Blumenthal and experts shared cautionary tales and offered tips on which dangerous toys to avoid.
The two turkeys, named after Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce, were pardoned at a Stew Leonard's in Newington.
Taylor and Travis will enjoy the rest of their lives together at a sanctuary in Connecticut -- Taylor and Travis the turkeys, that is. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/49RAipM
It follows a months-long inquiry into the company's practices after several recent incidents impacting fans.
Connecticut said it's short nearly 2,500 teachers and paraprofessionals.
Connecticut leaders say the state is short nearly 2,500 teachers and paraprofessionals.
The American College Health Association says accidents are the leading cause of fatalities on college campuses.
Connecticut Sen. Richard Blumenthal introduced a bill he says will improve safety on college campuses nationwide.
Key figures, including the LIV Golf CEO and the head of Saudi Arabia's investment fund, have refused to attend the hearing.
Officials warn this could only be the beginning, as they predict more will come in the next few days.
Finger-pointing became a focal point as airlines struggled to rebook exasperated travelers. CBS New York's Ali Bauman has the story.
Democratic Sen. Richard Blumenthal of Connecticut tells "Face the Nation" that he is trying to uncover what happened behind the scenes in the PGA-LIV merger. "We are ready and willing to seek information by whatever legal means we have to obtain it," Blumenthal said.
According to the CDC, one in five babies is born with CMV, a virus that can cause deafness, seizures and developmental delays.
Blumenthal introduced a bill that would offer screenings for a cytomegalovirus, a virus that can cause deafness, seizures and developmental delays.
The New York Knicks outlasted the Brooklyn Nets 93-92 on Friday night for their fifth consecutive victory.
Nicholas Brendon was best known for his role as Xander Harris on all seven seasons of "Buffy the Vampire Slayer."
The Washington Capitals beat the New Jersey Devils 2-1 on Friday night.
Fifth-seeded St. John's beat Northern Iowa 79-53 on Friday night for its second NCAA Tournament victory since 2000.
A Florida man has been arrested in connection to a deadly Upper East Side hit-and-run.
A Florida man has been arrested in connection to a deadly Upper East Side hit-and-run.
A man was driving under the influence Thursday night when he struck two cyclists, killing one, the NYPD said.
New York and New Jersey lawmakers have announced a bipartisan, bi-state bill to address E-ZPass late fees.
The good Samaritan who helped a woman after she was randomly attacked and stabbed in Queens is speaking out.
What started as a sinus infection left a Long Island teenager fighting for his life, requiring emergency brain surgery.
It may not feel like spring right away, but Friday's weather does deliver a clear shift in the air in New York City.
The New York City area will be under a wind advisory Monday with periods of heavy rain and severe thunderstorms expected across the region.
The New York area is in for a mild weekend before the weather takes a turn to start the work week.
It will be rainy on Thursday morning, and the weather will change to snow as temperatures drop across the Tri-State Area.
Thunderstorms are expected in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut this weekend after severe weather hit the Midwest.
A New Jersey teen attending yeshiva school in Israel is back home after a journey that took him through three countries, at times on foot.
Gov. Mikie Sherrill accused ICE of ignoring the concerns of Roxbury residents after it bought the vacant warehouse on Route 46.
It may not feel like spring right away, but Friday's weather does deliver a clear shift in the air in New York City.
Last year, electricity rates in New Jersey spiked more than almost any other state, according to a new congressional report.
Montclair School District Board of Education members broke down in tears as they voted to close Renaissance Middle School.
What started as a sinus infection left a Long Island teenager fighting for his life, requiring emergency brain surgery.
Bodycam video footage of Justin Timberlake's June 2024 DWI arrest on Long Island was released to the media Friday.
It may not feel like spring right away, but Friday's weather does deliver a clear shift in the air in New York City.
A driver was indicted on manslaughter and assault charges Thursday in a deadly crash that killed two teenagers on Long Island back in January.
Tens of thousands of customers lost power across the New York-New Jersey area as severe weather whipped through the region.
New York and New Jersey lawmakers have announced a bipartisan, bi-state bill to address E-ZPass late fees.
Border czar Tom Homan is expected back on Capitol Hill later Friday for bipartisan talks.
It is unclear under what circumstances President Trump would authorize the use of U.S. troops on the ground in Iran.
The Dark Skies Protection Act is aimed at reducing artificial light between 11 p.m. and 5 a.m. across New York state.
Gov. Mikie Sherrill accused ICE of ignoring the concerns of Roxbury residents after it bought the vacant warehouse on Route 46.
What started as a sinus infection left a Long Island teenager fighting for his life, requiring emergency brain surgery.
Older adults in New Jersey recorded the highest number of suspected overdose deaths in 2025, according to the New Jersey Department of Health.
The first case of mpox clade I has been detected in New York City, health officials said Friday. Of the two types of mpox, clade I is known to cause more severe disease and death.
Heights University Hospital, formerly known as Christ Hospital, shuttered its emergency room Saturday night.
New Jersey Sen. Andy Kim is opening up about his father's Alzheimer's diagnosis in hopes of helping others struggling like him to care for their loved ones.
CBS News announced Friday that CBS News Radio will be shutting down this spring after nearly 100 years of broadcasting, citing "challenging economic realities."
Bodycam video footage of Justin Timberlake's June 2024 DWI arrest on Long Island was released to the media Friday.
Chuck Norris' family said his death at 86 was sudden, but did not share any details on the cause.
ABC has canceled its already filmed season of "The Bachelorette" starring Taylor Frankie Paul after video surfaced of a 2023 incident in which she was charged with assault.
Michael B. Jordan's best actor win at Sunday night's Academy Awards resonated at his alma mater, Arts High School in Newark.
The New York Knicks outlasted the Brooklyn Nets 93-92 on Friday night for their fifth consecutive victory.
The Washington Capitals beat the New Jersey Devils 2-1 on Friday night.
Fifth-seeded St. John's beat Northern Iowa 79-53 on Friday night for its second NCAA Tournament victory since 2000.
No. 4 seed Alabama rallied from an early double-digit deficit to beat 13th-seeded Hofstra 90-70 in a first-round game in the Midwest Region of the NCAA Tournament on Friday.
Top-seeded Arizona opened its NCAA Tournament run with a 92-58 victory over Long Island on Friday.
Members of the Apollo Theater, where Kiki Shepard left her mark for 15 years, reflect on her legacy after the Harlem icon's death at age 74.
The Rev. Al Sharpton is calling on New York City to help protect the Merchant's House Museum in Manhattan after a recent discovery revealed connections to the Underground Railroad.
A Harlem school is teaching students how to love, honor and care for their natural hair.
The NYC DEP has announced plans to clean Flushing Creek with chlorine, sparking outrage among some environmentalists.
Neighbors and local businesses in Long Island City, Queens, say rental trucks parked on streets are impacting daily operations.
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.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Dogs got decked out for the annual Tompkins Square Halloween Dog Parade in New York City's East Village on Saturday.
Cosplayers flooded New York City's Javits Center in October 2024 for the annual New York Comic Con convention.
St. John's is headed to the Second Round of the NCAA men's basketball tournament after blowing out Northern Iowa. CBS News New York's Otis Livingston and Andrew Ramos report.
CBS News New York's Scott Padgett has your First Alert Forecast for March 20 at 11 p.m.
A driver is accused of running over two delivery workers in Harlem, killing one and critically injuring the other. It was all caught on camera. CBS News New York's Adi Guajardo reports.
Thousands more Marines and war ships are headed toward the Middle East, but President Trump says he's considering "winding down" the operation. CBS News New York's Lisa Rozner reports.
Body camera video was released late Friday showing Justin Timberlake's 2024 DWI arrest in the Hamptons. Timberlake sued to block the footage from being made public, but an agreement was reached. CBS News New York's Dick Brennan reports.
