N.J. Rep. Tom Kean, Jr. absent from Congress due to medical issue
New Jersey Rep. Tom Kean Jr. has been absent from Congress for more than six weeks due to a medical issue, he said.
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New Jersey Rep. Tom Kean Jr. has been absent from Congress for more than six weeks due to a medical issue, he said.
Republican Rep. Mike Lawler is asking a judge to kick a Democrat off the ballot in the 17th Congressional District, due to alleged fraud.
As CBS News New York's Tony Aiello reports, the Republican incumbent is alleging primary petition fraud.
The seat was formerly held by Gov. Mikie Sherrill. CBS News New York's Christine Sloan has more on the platforms of the leading candidates, Democrat Analilia Mejia and Republican Joe Hathaway.
CBS News New York's Jenna DeAngelis has the story from beleaguered LaGuardia Airport.
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.
The 18-year-old Loyola University student was shot and killed last week not far from campus in Chicago. A suspect is facing murder charges. CBS News New York's Kristine Johnson reports.
Long lines at airports continued to frustrate travelers Wednesday, the 40th day of the partial government shutdown. The acting head of the TSA said there has been a huge increase in assaults on officers. CBS News New York's Marcia Kramer reports.
Frustration over long security lines at airports reached new heights on Monday when the delay hit investigators trying to reach the scene of the deadly runway collision at LaGuardia Airport.
The Department of Homeland Security says more than 450 TSA agents have quit during the partial government shutdown, and 3,200 called out sick on Monday. CBS News New York's Marcia Kramer has the story.
She was hammered with questions on Tuesday over her handling of the Trump administration's immigration enforcement agenda. CBS News New York's Alice Gainer reports.
Bondi sparred with lawmakers on Capitol Hill on Wednesday during a five-hour hearing. CBS News New York's Ali Bauman has the latest.
Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi plans to endorse Jack Schlossberg, John F. Kennedy's grandson, a source familiar confirmed to CBS News.
The House on Tuesday voted 217 to 214 to fund major parts of the government and end the partial shutdown.
Sources say Iowa is seen as a key part of the Trump team's strategy to keep the House in GOP hands.
The chaotic immigration crackdown in Minnesota could lead to another government shutdown as New York lawmakers re-evaluate their support for the funding bills to keep the country running.
As CBS News New York's Marcia Kramer reports, some lawmakers from New York are re-evaluating their support for certain funding bills.
Staten Island Congresswoman Nicole Malliotakis is vowing to fight a court finding that says the lines of her 11th District are unconstitutional.
Malliotakis claims the Democrats' lawsuit was designed to prevent any New York City Republican from ever being elected again to the House of Representatives. CBS News New York's Marcia Kramer reports.
Republican Rep. Mike Lawler has called on the Trump administration to end the suspension of funding for programs in New York and four other states. CBS News New York's Tony Aiello reports.
Gov. Kathy Hochul and Mayor Zohran Mamdani find themselves on opposite sides of one of the most closely watched congressional races in the nation.
The governor is supporting incumbent Rep. Dan Goldman, while the mayor has endorsed former City Comptroller Brad Lander. CBS News New York's Marcia Kramer has the story.
Meanwhile, Democrats in Congress say they're planning legal action if the remaining files aren't released in the coming days. CBS News New York's Erica Brown reports.
It comes after the feds blew past Friday's deadline to make all the records public. CBS News New York's Erica Brown has the latest.
The House has passed a GOP health care bill that does not include an extension of Affordable Care Act tax credits.
A 14-alarm fire in Belleville, New Jersey, burned for hours Sunday, taking out an entire block. Smoke can still be seen coming from the building Tuesday.
Police are looking for three suspects who they say ran away after a man was stabbed to death in New York City's Times Square on Monday night.
An Upstate New York woman says she paid $3,300 for a car she never received. When she refused to pay for a car she said she didn't have, she says her credit started taking a hit.
Jalen Brunson scored 27 of his 35 points in the first half and the Knicks emphatically overwhelmed the 76ers 137-98 on Monday night in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference semifinals.
Aaron Judge put the Yankees ahead in the first inning with his major league-leading 14th home run as part of a four-RBI night, and they went on to rout the Orioles 12-1 on Monday for a four-game sweep.
Police are looking for three suspects who they say ran away after a man was stabbed to death in New York City's Times Square on Monday night.
Jalen Brunson scored 27 of his 35 points in the first half and the Knicks emphatically overwhelmed the 76ers 137-98 on Monday night in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference semifinals.
Synagogues, homes and a car in Queens were all targeted with antisemitic graffiti overnight.
Rihanna, Sabrina Carpenter, Madonna, and Beyoncé all wore their best looks to celebrate the "Costume Art" theme at the 2026 Met Gala. Here are some of the best moments, photos, and more from the night.
Murders in New York City hit a record low for the first four months of 2026, the NYPD said Monday. It comes amid a citywide drop in major crime of 9.5%, police said.
A cool weekend is ahead for the New York City area before warmer weather returns.
Some residual showers may linger into early Sunday morning, but the majority of the rainfall should be over by sunrise.
Amtrak announced Thursday it is suing Metro-North for allegedly blocking nonrevenue trains on a portion of the busy Northeast Corridor for over two months.
The Tri-State Area has the dirtiest air in the U.S. east of Texas, according to The American Lung Association's newly released "State of the Air" report.
Colder weather returns to the New York City area this week with sub-freezing temperatures in the suburbs.
A 14-alarm fire in Belleville, New Jersey, burned for hours Sunday, taking out an entire block. Smoke can still be seen coming from the building Tuesday.
Sunday's 14-alarm fire in Belleville, New Jersey, took out an entire block. Several dozen fire departments were needed to put out the blaze.
The NTSB on Monday interviewed the flight crew from the United Airlines plane that struck a light pole and a truck on the New Jersey Turnpike before landing safely at Newark Liberty Airport on Sunday.
With support from NFL teams in Philadelphia and New York, New Jersey has approved flag football for high school girls.
An 8-year-old boy is recovering after being attacked by a beaver in Mahwah, New Jersey.
Police identified the suspect in the deadly stabbing of two women on Long Island, saying he lived with one of them and worked with the other.
A suspect is in custody after two people were stabbed to death on Long Island early Friday morning, Nassau County police said.
Suffolk County officials say contamination from a former Grumman Navy site is far worse than previously acknowledged and is still spreading.
The Suffolk County Police Department has converted a seized 2020 Corvette Stingray Coupe into a full-fledged police car, with lights and siren, to raise awareness about driving while under the influence.
Residents said anti-Muslim vandalism was found on at least eight stop signs in the area of Carto Circle in Deer Park.
Murders in New York City hit a record low for the first four months of 2026, the NYPD said Monday. It comes amid a citywide drop in major crime of 9.5%, police said.
The 81-year-old former New York City mayor has been hospitalized for pneumonia, his spokesperson said.
Several people were arrested Saturday night when a large crowd gathered outside a Brooklyn hospital after ICE agents detained a man, according to the NYPD.
Thousands rallied on International Workers' Day across the five boroughs, including on Wall Street, where hundreds blocked the New York Stock Exchange.
President Trump said earlier this week he was reviewing the possible reduction of troops in Germany, which hosts more than 35,000 U.S. service members.
Keyport residents say they're on edge because of dozens of cancer cases over the years in a neighborhood near the former Aeromarine landfill.
The B.R.O. Experience Foundation uses cognitive behavioral therapy, mentorship and creative expression to support men of color navigating identity.
Travelers at Newark Airport may have been exposed to an individual with measles, New Jersey health officials warn.
The Tri-State Area has the dirtiest air in the U.S. east of Texas, according to The American Lung Association's newly released "State of the Air" report.
The 16th Annual Lustgarten Foundation New York City Walk for Pancreatic Cancer Research was held Sunday in Battery Park City.
Rihanna, Sabrina Carpenter, Madonna, and Beyoncé all wore their best looks to celebrate the "Costume Art" theme at the 2026 Met Gala. Here are some of the best moments, photos, and more from the night.
Firefighters responded to Broadway's Eugene O'Neill Theater Monday morning after a blaze broke out.
The 2026 Met Gala's dress code is "Fashion is Art," which goes hand-in-hand with the theme of "Costume Art."
The 2026 Met Gala's theme, "Costume Art," aims to make the connection between fashion and art.
"The Ed Sullivan Show" on CBS brought the evolution of rock music into America's living rooms. More than 50 years after Sullivan died, he's getting the ultimate rock 'n' roll honor.
Jalen Brunson scored 27 of his 35 points in the first half and the Knicks emphatically overwhelmed the 76ers 137-98 on Monday night in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference semifinals.
Aaron Judge put the Yankees ahead in the first inning with his major league-leading 14th home run as part of a four-RBI night, and they went on to rout the Orioles 12-1 on Monday for a four-game sweep.
Carson Benge homered leading off the sixth inning for the Mets' first hit against Tomoyuki Sugano, and they went on to beat the skidding Rockies 4-2 on Monday.
With support from NFL teams in Philadelphia and New York, New Jersey has approved flag football for high school girls.
John Sterling, the longtime play-by-play announcer of the New York Yankees, died at the age of 87, according to sports radio WFAN.
In New York City, where land is at a premium, a stockpile of pristine soil unearthed at construction sites helps lower emissions and support urban farmers.
Have you ever wondered what happens to a restaurant's leftover or unsold food at the end of the day? Food access advocates say it could make a big difference if it were served to the community.
A new report finds a shortage of courts, fields and swimming pools in some New York City neighborhoods.
Residents living near New York City's busiest airports say the noise overhead has escalated from a nuisance to a health concern.
Construction began Tuesday on a major redesign of Flatbush Avenue in Brooklyn.
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.
A 14-alarm fire in Belleville, New Jersey is still burning Tuesday after starting on Sunday. As firefighting efforts continue, schools are closed for the second day. CBS News New York's Christina Fan reports.
There will be a taste of summer for New York-area residents with highs in the low 80s. But, prepare for showers Wednesday. CBS News New York Meteorologist Tony Sadiku has the forecast.
Police are looking for three suspects after a man was stabbed multiple times Monday night in Midtown Manhattan. CBS News New York's Elijah Westbrook reports.
The stars came out Monday night for fashion's biggest night. Celebrities showed off their creative looks on the steps of the Metropolitan Museum of Art. CBS News New York's Ai Bauman was in the middle of all the excitement on the Upper East Side.
CBS News New York's Lonnie Quinn has your seven-day forecast, including a look at Mother's Day on Sunday.
