Schumer: Plastic-Gun Bill Has Dangerous Loophole
While the Republican-controlled House on Tuesday passed a new 10-year ban on firearms that that can evade metal detectors and X-ray machines, some Senate Democrats say that bill is flawed.
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While the Republican-controlled House on Tuesday passed a new 10-year ban on firearms that that can evade metal detectors and X-ray machines, some Senate Democrats say that bill is flawed.
Gay rights advocates hailed the bipartisan, 64-32 vote as a historic step although it could prove short-lived.
Senate leaders have taken control of efforts to avert a Treasury default and end the partial shutdown of the federal government.
The House passed the bill in a rare Saturday session. The vote was 407-0. The Senate was also expected to approve the legislation, which is backed by President Barack Obama.
The White House's budget office has notified federal agencies that the government is shutting down Tuesday, after lawmakers failed to reach an agreement on a temporary spending plan.
The countdown to a government shutdown is on, with the deadline just 25 hours away.
U.S. Rep. Charles Rangel (D-N.Y.) has filed a lawsuit to overturn his censure.
Just eight days remain before we could go over the next fiscal cliff in Washington, and CBS 2 has learned that in New York alone the job losses would be widespread, and painful.
The U.S. House of Representatives has passed the "fiscal cliff" deal already approved by the U.S. Senate, after a decision not to allow amendments that would have kicked it back to the Senate.
The governors of New York, New Jersey and Connecticut are putting out a strong message to Congress: don't leave for the holidays until you decide on aid for states battered by Superstorm Sandy.
Will it be four more years of partisanship or will both sides find a path to compromise? And will the Republican party see the outcome of campaign 2012 as a mandate to "re-image" itself?
New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie derided Montana Democrat U.S. Sen. Jon Tester on Friday as a "phony'' who does not represent the state's values, as he urged Republicans to rally behind the campaign of Tester challenger Denny Rehberg.
Romney is dragging his own campaign and every Republican down. Republican operatives and House and Senate candidates have conceded as much throughout the month of September.
Republican leadership talks about budget cuts. They talk about families hurting and making tough decisions. But when they come to Washington they protect their own budgets.
The measure passed the state's Senate, 21-to-13, after nearly 10 hours of debate. It now goes to Democratic Gov. Dannel P. Malloy, who said in a statement that he plans to sign the bill into law.
A bill that would abolish Connecticut's death penalty for all future cases is facing its second vote in the General Assembly. Members of the state's House of Representatives are scheduled to take up the legislation on Wednesday afternoon.
Now that the two men responsible for the Petit family murders in Cheshire have been sentenced to die, a move is underway to repeal the death penalty in Connecticut.
The bill in Congress could cut close to $1 billion in MTA funding. City Council members say that would mean many of the improvement projects that are planned would be stopped short and straphangers could end up paying the difference.
House Democrats are recruiting Giants Hall of Famer Harry Carson to run for Congress in the Garden State.
"It's really going to hurt because two of my kids are in college and of course $1,000, $2,000 can really help in paying tuition," said Antonio Meloni of Astoria.
Administration officials privately called S&P's analysis flawed. But Obama himself refrained from comment as he spent the weekend at Camp David.
As Rep. Weiner's sexting scandal deepens, there are growing calls this morning for him to step down, but he's digging in his heels.
The heat is on. There were renewed calls Tuesday for the resignation of troubled Congressman Anthony Weiner from both political parties.
The House of Representatives is discussing legislation that would make Connecticut the first state in the nation to require certain employers to offer their employees paid sick time.
The protest in Foley Square was in reaction to a House bill that would block federal aid for the organization.
Broadway's "The Book of Mormon" has canceled two weeks of performances following a fire at the Eugene O'Neill Theatre.
Nathan Eovaldi cooled off the Yankees for the second time in eight days, and the Rangers got early home runs from Corey Seager and Evan Carter in a 6-1 victory Wednesday night.
The Knicks beat the 76ers, 108-102, on Wednesday night for a 2-0 lead in the Eastern Conference semifinals.
Former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani has now left the intensive care unit, his spokesperson said, after being hospitalized with pneumonia.
A former cellmate has previously claimed that the note was written by Epstein after a failed suicide attempt less than a month before his death.
Broadway's "The Book of Mormon" has canceled two weeks of performances following a fire at the Eugene O'Neill Theatre.
Bronx tenants say they're being terrorized by a neighbor armed with a hatchet at all hours of the day.
Three siblings and their mother are fighting for their lives after a fire in Inwood that already took the lives of three of their neighbors.
In its annual Audit of Antisemitic Incidents for 2025, the ADL found New York and New Jersey were the No. 1 and 3 locations in the country for antisemitic incidents.
The man convicted of pushing a woman into a moving New York City subway car, leaving her paralyzed, was sentenced on Wednesday to 20 years in prison.
After summer-like warmth, rainy weather and cooler temperatures return to the New York City area mid-week.
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.
Rutgers University has rescinded its invitation to a graduation speaker, saying his anti-Israel comments make some uncomfortable.
In its annual Audit of Antisemitic Incidents for 2025, the ADL found New York and New Jersey were the No. 1 and 3 locations in the country for antisemitic incidents.
Pop-up events from watch parties to street festivals will take place across New Jersey as the 2026 FIFA World Cup gets underway.
Firefighters are still working to put out hot spots at a burnt-out industrial complex in Belleville, New Jersey, three days after a massive fire.
After summer-like warmth, rainy weather and cooler temperatures return to the New York City area mid-week.
Brookhaven town residents are anxious and worried about the underwater toxic plume created by the landfill.
It's a mixed bag for Gov. Kathy Hochul in the latest poll.
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.
Former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani has now left the intensive care unit, his spokesperson said, after being hospitalized with pneumonia.
A former cellmate has previously claimed that the note was written by Epstein after a failed suicide attempt less than a month before his death.
An NYPD captain has been transferred after video surfaced of him criticizing New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani and Democrats while on duty.
The FDA announced its first authorization of fruit-flavored electronic cigarettes intended for adult smokers, a major policy shift after months of appeals to President Trump from the vaping industry.
Tenants in Brooklyn are entering the fifth month of a rent strike over what they call unlivable conditions.
Three passengers have been evacuated from a cruise ship hit by a hantavirus outbreak, as related cases are confirmed in Switzerland and South Africa.
The FDA announced its first authorization of fruit-flavored electronic cigarettes intended for adult smokers, a major policy shift after months of appeals to President Trump from the vaping industry.
There's been a confirmed measles case in Manhattan, health officials said Tuesday.
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.
Broadway's "The Book of Mormon" has canceled two weeks of performances following a fire at the Eugene O'Neill Theatre.
Uzo Aduba and Darren Criss announced the 2026 Tony nominees for select categories on "CBS Mornings" on Tuesday.
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."
Nathan Eovaldi cooled off the Yankees for the second time in eight days, and the Rangers got early home runs from Corey Seager and Evan Carter in a 6-1 victory Wednesday night.
The Knicks beat the 76ers, 108-102, on Wednesday night for a 2-0 lead in the Eastern Conference semifinals.
The last time a horse won the Triple Crown was in 2018.
The Sixers' Joel Embiid will miss Wednesday's game against the Knicks because of a sprained right ankle and right hip soreness.
Pop-up events from watch parties to street festivals will take place across New Jersey as the 2026 FIFA World Cup gets underway.
The Davis Center at the Harlem Meer is celebrating one year of providing year-round recreation space to New Yorkers while still spreading the word to residents.
Residents displaced by a deadly apartment building fire in Inwood say it was only a matter of time before their building went up in flames.
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.
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.
We've now learned a confirmed measles patient in New York City is an unvaccinated man in his 20s who recently visited Mexico.
Police have arrested a second suspect in connection to the deadly shooting of a 15-year-old in a Queens park in April.
We're getting our first look at the purported suicide note from convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. CBS News New York's Allen Devlin reports.
Former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani is out of the ICU after he was hospitalized with pneumonia earlier this week.
Fire damage has forced Broadway's "The Book of Mormon" to cancel two weeks of performances. CBS News New York's Adi Guajardo reports.
