Blumenthal introduces bill after Taylor Swift-Ticketmaster fiasco
In January, senators grilled Ticketmaster and its parent company after the website crashed during a pre-sale event for Swift's tour.
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In January, senators grilled Ticketmaster and its parent company after the website crashed during a pre-sale event for Swift's tour.
Blumenthal suffered a fracture and will undergo routine surgery Sunday.
Sen. Richard Blumenthal will undergo surgery Sunday after a mishap at the UConn Huskies parade in Hartford.
Stamford's bond with Ukraine is only growing stronger.
Blumenthal said the war in Ukraine is "at a turning point" and it is essential for the U.S. to increase aid.
Blumenthal joined a bipartisan group of senators who secretly went to Ukraine over the weekend, CBS2's Tony Aiello reports.
This comes after Southwest canceled thousands of flights and stranded passengers last week.
After last week's air travel meltdown, some lawmakers are now calling for passengers to have more rights.
The plan would protect passengers following last week's Southwest Airlines meltdown.
The Associated Press has projected Democrat Richard Blumenthal to win reelection to the U.S. Senate in Connecticut.
Twelve U.S. House seats are up for grabs in New Jersey and the AP has made a projection in Connecticut's U.S. Senate race.
Here at home, Connecticut Sen. Richard Blumenthal is already taking action. CBS2's Zinnia Maldonado has more.
Sen. Chuck Schumer says American politicians will make sure there is more money, along with accountability.
The Connecticut senator will discuss new health care options for veterans who served around burn pits.
The bill includes money for roads, bridges, safe water and broadband. So what's headed to the Tri-State Area?
The challenge has spread here locally, with districts from New Jersey to Connecticut reporting thousands of dollars in damage while issuing warnings to students and parents.
Generators are running in Stamford, and residents there till CBS2's Jenna DeAngelis they still have gotten no communication from Eversource when they will get their power back.
A group of senate democrats went to the southern border Friday to inspect migrant detention facilities.
It was the third deadly wreck involving Amtrak in less than two months.
The Connecticut senator blamed toy guns for nearly 90 deaths in the last two years in the United States.
A Twitter user claimed the Connecticut lawmaker sexually assaulted her "countless times," but the account behind the tweet is raising questions.
The Department of Health and Human Services is now putting together a group to study and strategize.
Connecticut Gov. Dannel P. Malloy is among those showing support for a woman trying to avoid deportation by seeking sanctuary in a New Haven church.
Nury Chavarria, 43, was supposed to board a plane back to Guatemala by 5 p.m. Thursday. Instead, she sought refuge at a local church.
The president criticized the Connecticut Democrat for past statements that he served in Vietnam, saying he "devised one of the greatest military frauds in U.S. history."
Protests outside the federal immigration detention center in Newark, New Jersey, are continuing after tensions rose between anti-ICE demonstrators and police in riot gear.
A Laos rescue organization said that the water level inside the cave had receded enough for the four miners to leave with divers.
Paul Goldschmidt hit a three-run homer, Ryan McMahon and Ben Rice also went deep, and the New York Yankees beat the Athletics 8-1 for their fifth straight win.
MJ Melendez hit a two-run homer to give the Mets a victory over the Marlins after squandering a four-run lead Friday.
Mayor Zohran Mamdani appointed retired NYPD lieutenant Edwin Raymond as the new New York City sheriff.
Mayor Zohran Mamdani appointed retired NYPD lieutenant Edwin Raymond as the new New York City sheriff.
Not many people know Hollywood icon Marilyn Monroe's splash to stardom began at a Long Island beach.
The collision in the bike lane of the Queensboro Bridge that left two people dead Thursday is shedding light on a lack of enforcement for e-bikes and scooters, and in particular illegal ones that exceed the speed limit.
Part of the Riverside Drive viaduct has been closed for years, plagued with construction delays on a project that started in 2020. Longtime residents are concerned for their quality of life and safety.
Several men were caught on video early Friday morning coming out of a sewer manhole in Brooklyn.
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.
A final round of showers is moving through the New York area in the morning before the rest of the week turns much drier and warmer.
The New York area is off to a soggy start to the unofficial kickoff of summer with rainy weather this Memorial Day Weekend.
It's a gloomy day with rain lingering across the Tri-State Area as Memorial Day weekend shapes up to be unsettled.
Protests outside the federal immigration detention center in Newark, New Jersey, are continuing after tensions rose between anti-ICE demonstrators and police in riot gear.
A former Flemington, N.J. councilman is serving time in prison after having been convicted for distributing cocaine.
Clashes between New Jersey State Police and protesters erupted outside the Delaney Hall immigration detention facility Friday night.
La Fortaleza in New Jersey will become a home away from home for Mexico fans during the World Cup.
A trip to the Jersey Shore is getting more expensive, and that could put more travelers at risk. Here are red flags to look for this summer.
Not many people know Hollywood icon Marilyn Monroe's splash to stardom began at a Long Island beach.
A sixth grader from Long Island's Sag Harbor died in a rafting accident on a school trip, officials said.
Loved ones of a 7-year-old girl allegedly murdered by her caretaker say they're haunted by how they learned of the little girl's death.
On Long Island, one woman has started a movement showing people just how important it is to smile every day.
A predatory invasive fish that can survive out of water and even cross the street has been found in a Long Island pond.
Protests outside the federal immigration detention center in Newark, New Jersey, are continuing after tensions rose between anti-ICE demonstrators and police in riot gear.
Mayor Zohran Mamdani appointed retired NYPD lieutenant Edwin Raymond as the new New York City sheriff.
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul signed new anti-ICE legislation into law Friday, drawing pushback from DHS and her Republican opponent in the gubernatorial race.
A judge blocked the Kennedy Center from closing its doors during renovations, and ruled that its board acted unlawfully by adding President Trump's name to the building. The president reacted by saying he wants Congress to take it over.
Clashes between New Jersey State Police and protesters erupted outside the Delaney Hall immigration detention facility Friday night.
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.
New York City's Department of Health is evaluating an East Village apartment complex after two residents were diagnosed with Legionnaires' disease over the course of a year.
Thousands of people showed up bright and early for AIDS Walk New York 2026, the largest HIV and AIDS fundraiser in the U.S., in Central Park on Sunday.
Not many people know Hollywood icon Marilyn Monroe's splash to stardom began at a Long Island beach.
Federal prosecutors have indicted ex-Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier on additional charges related to a sports gambling sting.
President Trump said he is considering replacing the Freedom 250 concert series with a rally after many artists dropped out.
Sonny Rollins, the legendary tenor saxophonist known for his bold tone and constant experimentation, has died at 95.
Stephen Colbert made a surprise appearance hosting the "Only in Monroe" community access show broadcast in Monroe, Michigan, on Friday, one night after he recorded his final episode of "The Late Show."
Paul Goldschmidt hit a three-run homer, Ryan McMahon and Ben Rice also went deep, and the New York Yankees beat the Athletics 8-1 for their fifth straight win.
MJ Melendez hit a two-run homer to give the Mets a victory over the Marlins after squandering a four-run lead Friday.
Knicks fans are breathing a sigh of relief over reports that Mitchell Robinson expects to play in Game 1 of the NBA Finals next week.
La Fortaleza in New Jersey will become a home away from home for Mexico fans during the World Cup.
Federal prosecutors have indicted ex-Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier on additional charges related to a sports gambling sting.
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.
Monitor Point proposal in Greenpoint would bring 1,150 apartments, including 460 affordable units, to former industrial waterfront site.
Gold Star families, veterans and thousands of spectators gathered in Bay Ridge to remember those who made the ultimate sacrifice.
The grassroots group pushed for bilingual policing, victim support and anti-gang efforts as Brooklyn's Chinatown rapidly grew.
Advocates estimate one-third of the 200-acre park in Flushing is still without functioning drinking fountains and bathrooms.
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.
CBS News New York's John Elliott spends the morning at the Miles for Matheny fundraiser, celebrating the special needs hospital's 80th anniversary. in Peapack and Gladstone, New Jersey.
Cars were covered in a white compound at a Mobil station in Lindenhurst after police said the fire suppression system malfunctioned.
A study published in the journal "Science" suggests the birds use special cells in their livers as an internal compass.
President Trump is still deciding on a deal that would reopen the Strait of Hormuz and extend a ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran for another 60 days. CBS News' Wendy Gillette reports.
Wyna Liu, a New York Times puzzles editor who creates the daily Connections, discusses how she manages to stump millions daily.
