Cuomo, Schumer: Give States Access To Suspected Terrorist List To Prevent Gun Buys
"It is sheer madness what we are doing now," Cuomo said. "You can be a suspected terrorist, and it is not illegal to possess a firearm or explosives."
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"It is sheer madness what we are doing now," Cuomo said. "You can be a suspected terrorist, and it is not illegal to possess a firearm or explosives."
The Democratic governor said that his order would make Connecticut the first state to do so and that state officials are working with the federal government to get access to the lists.
In a rare Oval Office address, President Barack Obama on Sunday night urged Americans to not give into fear following attacks in Paris and California
"We can no longer sit back and say, 'I condemn this thing,'" Imam Isa Abdul Kareem of the Ta-Ha Masjid mosque in Roosevelt said. "It is just not enough anymore."
Terror experts point out that social media campaigns by ISIS and other terror groups are so effective that 50 people every day enlist in their radical cause.
David Bowdich, assistant director of the FBI's Los Angeles office, made the declaration at a news conference Friday in California.
Following the terrorist attacks in Paris, security in New York City has been heightened throughout the metropolitan area as experts try to determine the nature of threats from ISIS and other Jihadist groups.
The U.S. State Department issued a worldwide travel alert Monday, warning U.S. citizens of possible travel risks due to terrorist threats.
A new CBS News poll found that concerns about a terror attack have risen – and that more respondents are worried about poor anti-terrorism laws than civil liberties.
Police in the area have stepped up security at large gatherings and have geared up mobile response teams to keep would-be terrorists off guard.
New Jersey Sen. Robert Mendendez says he won't back a bill passed by the House last week aimed at tightening controls of refugees coming from Syria and Iraq.
The bill Schumer is backing was initially proposed by former President George W. Bush in 2007. It would close a loophole Schumer calls the "terror gap."
It's preparation for any potential attacks against the city and was planned before the Paris attacks.
"Mayor de Blasio should worry more about trying to get something done in the city of New York to make it safer than he should worry about criticizing anybody else," the Republican presidential candidate said.
Multiple school districts in the Tri-State Area have called off school field trips in the interest of safety following the Paris terror attacks.
One week after the Paris terror attacks Friday, New Yorkers said they were not about to be intimidated by the threat of terrorism.
The terror attacks in Paris have heightened social media anxiety, especially when it comes to unfounded rumors.
In the wake of the Paris terrorist attacks, and a threat by ISIS militants to strike Washington, many in Tri-State Area suburbs have been wondering how safe they are.
A French man believed directly involved in Friday's attacks in Paris that killed 129 people in the worst violence in France in decades is on the run and the subject of a manhunt, French security officials said Sunday.
Fans going to the Giants-Patriots game at MetLife Stadium on Sunday can expect a heavy police presence.
A Halloween display has created major controversy in Butler, New Jersey. In lieu of the typical tombstones, ghosts and pumpkins, this display depicts blood, gore and ISIS terrorists.
The Strong Cities Network connects government so they can share intelligence and strategies.
The teen was allegedly asked to research online how to build an explosive. He was arrested Aug. 14, soon after he began his research, the source said.
Concern was mounting Wednesday over a new issue of a magazine published by al Qaeda, which renewed its call for lone wolf attacks and assassinations of prominent figures.
Glendon Scott Crawford, 49, has denied the charges, including conspiracy to use a weapon of mass destruction.
The "No Kings" rally in New York City on Saturday is expected to draw protesters from across the Tri-State Area, and could lead to street closures.
The truck, transporting 413,793 KitKat bars, was stolen during transit in Europe, Nestle said.
A vigil was held Friday night for a Sheepshead Bay High School football player who was shot and killed by a teammate earlier this week.
Two teenagers are facing charges in connection to a Hackensack, New Jersey, stabbing that sent one of them to the hospital.
The deaths of a child and three adults in a Flushing, Queens, fire are now being investigated as homicides.
The "No Kings" rally in New York City on Saturday is expected to draw protesters from across the Tri-State Area, and could lead to street closures.
A vigil was held Friday night for a Sheepshead Bay High School football player who was shot and killed by a teammate earlier this week.
The deaths of a child and three adults in a Flushing, Queens, fire are now being investigated as homicides.
Members and associates of the Riverhead-based 48 Gang are charged with crimes linked to murders, armed robberies and shootings dating back to 2021, prosecutors said.
A 29-year-old man was killed in a shooting inside a Queens bar early Tuesday morning. Police sources said he was not the intended target.
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.
Two teenagers are facing charges in connection to a Hackensack, New Jersey, stabbing that sent one of them to the hospital.
A New Jersey family says missteps by school administrators led a 14-year-old to take his own life, but the district denies that claim.
Nerdeen Kiswani, co-founder of the group Within Our Lifetime, said the FBI Joint Terrorism Task Force told her about "a plot against my life that was 'about to' take place."
The St. John's Red Storm played the No. 1 overall seed Duke in the NCAA Tournament's Sweet 16 on Friday night.
Gov. Mikie Sherrill signed three bills into law Wednesday limiting the power of ICE agents in New Jersey.
Members and associates of the Riverhead-based 48 Gang are charged with crimes linked to murders, armed robberies and shootings dating back to 2021, prosecutors said.
The St. John's Red Storm played the No. 1 overall seed Duke in the NCAA Tournament's Sweet 16 on Friday night.
Accused Gilgo Beach serial killer Rex Heuermann is likely to change his plea to guilty when he next appears in court, a source with knowledge of the case tells CBS News New York's Carolyn Gusoff.
A second person was arrested Tuesday in connection with a 2021 acid attack on Long Island college student Nafiah Ikram.
High school students are helping residents in assisted living in Long Island, New York feel a bit more confident with makeovers.
The "No Kings" rally in New York City on Saturday is expected to draw protesters from across the Tri-State Area, and could lead to street closures.
Ten U.S. service members were injured in an attack on Prince Sultan Air Base in Saudi Arabia, according to multiple U.S. officials.
Nerdeen Kiswani, co-founder of the group Within Our Lifetime, said the FBI Joint Terrorism Task Force told her about "a plot against my life that was 'about to' take place."
Iran-linked cyber criminals accessed FBI Director Kash Patel's personal email account, sources said.
The House passed a measure to fund the Department of Homeland Security for 60 days — but it's still unclear how the shutdown will end as the Senate, which approved its own funding plan, is on recess.
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.
The price hike raises the cost of the standard plan with ads by $1 per month and the cost of the standard and premium plans by $2.
Savannah Guthrie stepped back from her NBC duties almost two months ago when her mother, Nancy Guthrie, disappeared. The investigation is ongoing.
Rapper Megan Thee Stallion made her Broadway debut Tuesday night, adding some of her own big hits to "Moulin Rouge! The Musical."
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.
Dylan Garand made 27 saves for his first NHL win as the Rangers downed the Blackhawks 6-1 on Friday night.
St. John's was eliminated from the NCAA tournament Friday night after falling to Duke, 80-75, in the Sweet 16.
Aaron Judge hit a two-run homer in the sixth to end an 0-for-7 start to his season after the two-time reigning AL MVP had a strike call overturned by the automated system earlier in that same at-bat when he challenged, and the New York Yankees beat the San Francisco Giants 3-0.
The St. John's Red Storm played the No. 1 overall seed Duke in the NCAA Tournament's Sweet 16 on Friday night.
Nico Hischier scored two goals to lead the Devils to a 4-2 victory over the Predators on Thursday night.
From World War II to modern mixology, women in Brooklyn fought for their place behind the bar. This Women's History Month, their legacy continues to influence the city's nightlife.
A new performing arts venue with a focus on immigrant stories is opening in Upper Manhattan this fall. CBS News New York's Noëlle Lilley got an exclusive tour of the construction that will give The People's Theatre its first home in more than 15 years.
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 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.
Firefighters battled thick black smoke and heavy flames at the empty building in Brooklyn.
The DHS funding fight in Washington is one of the issues fueling rallies across the country. CBS News New York's John Dias reports.
John Elliott has the Tri-State Area's updated Saturday morning First Alert Forecast on CBS News New York.
Friday was the last dance for St. John's, losing a heartbreaker to Duke. CBS News New York's Otis Livingston reports.
CBS News New York's Otis Livingston spoke to members of the St. John's Red Storm men's basketball team following their loss to Duke in the Sweet 16 round of the NCAA tournament Friday.
