Political powerhouse Nita Lowey dead at age 87
As CBS News New York's Lisa Rozner reports, Lowey is being remembered for breaking multiple glass ceilings for women and achieving milestones as a New Yorker and Jewish member of Congress.
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As CBS News New York's Lisa Rozner reports, Lowey is being remembered for breaking multiple glass ceilings for women and achieving milestones as a New Yorker and Jewish member of Congress.
In a statement, Lowey's family said she died Saturday at her home in Harrison after battling metastatic breast cancer. Lowey was elected to Congress in 1988 and served until she retired in 2020. CBS News New York's Allen Devlin reports.
The criminal case against NYC Mayor Eric Adams took center stage during his testimony about sanctuary cities in Washington, D.C.
Adams will be joined by the mayors of Boston, Chicago and Denver to testify before a House Oversight Committee hearing. CBS News New York's Christina Fan reports.
Some Democratic members of Congress boycotted the speech while most sat quietly through it, but others spoke up and even interrupted Mr. Trump. CBS News New York's Dick Brennan reports.
CBS News New York's Tim McNicholas has more on what is going to be done about air traffic control staffing.
The bill's adoption appeared in doubt leading up to the final vote.
Callers have been swamping Capitol Hill in record numbers, voicing concerns over cuts to federal programs and other Trump administration actions.
Nick Lalota and two other New York congressmen are part of a movement to end the SALT cap.
As the federal crackdown on immigration continues, Mayor Eric Adams has been to testify on NYC's sanctuary city status.
House Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer is calling on Adams and the mayors of three other cities to testify, claiming they are refusing to cooperate with federal immigration enforcement. CBS News New York's Jenna DeAngelis reports.
Disgraced former Rep. George Santos had his February sentencing delayed until April so he can keep making new episodes of his podcast.
The former New York congressman had made the request so that he could have more time to record more podcasts, presumably to make money to pay restitution he owes to the government. CBS News New York's Maurice Dubois reports.
The 119th Congress begins Friday with Republicans in full control of the House and Senate for the first time since 2019. Here's what to know.
A report by the House Ethics Committee found former Rep. Matt Gaetz paid multiple women, including a 17-year-old girl, for sex.
Funding for the World Trade Center Health Program past 2027 was excluded from the federal budget on Friday as Congress scrambled to avert a government shutdown.
Funding for the World Trade Center Health Program was excluded from the federal budget on Friday as Congress scrambled to avert a government shutdown. CBS News New York's Lori Bordonaro reports.
The stopgap measure will fund the government and provide tens of billions in disaster relief.
The House Ethics Committee voted to release its report on the investigation into former Rep. Matt Gaetz on Dec. 5, according to multiple sources.
It comes just weeks after the first transgender member of the House of Representatives was elected. CBS News New York's Dick Brennan reports.
Republicans win control of the House of Representatives after also retaking the Senate, CBS News projects.
Former President Donald Trump will return to the White House after securing victories in several battleground states.
Two New Jersey Democrats made history on Tuesday, but vote margins in the state are reasons for some concern.
Rep. Nick LaLota has fended off challenger John Avlon in New York's Congressional District 1 race, CBS News projects.
A Republican hold on the lower Hudson Valley may help the retain control of the House of Representatives.
The Rangers beat the Panthers 5-1 on Friday night in the Winter Classic — the first outdoor game played in the Sunshine State.
A Brooklyn medical student has been charged with attempted murder after police say he pushed a 73-year-old grandfather into a moving subway train in the Bronx.
The New York State Nurses Association served 12 private sector hospitals in New York City a 10-day strike notice Friday.
Jalen Johnson led the Atlanta Hawks to a 111-99 victory over the New York Knicks on Friday night.
The Washington Wizards continued their recent improvement with a 119-99 victory over the Brooklyn Nets on Friday night.
A Brooklyn medical student has been charged with attempted murder after police say he pushed a 73-year-old grandfather into a moving subway train in the Bronx.
The New York State Nurses Association served 12 private sector hospitals in New York City a 10-day strike notice Friday.
City officials credit Project Restore, a paid mentorship and therapy initiative, with helping cut violence in Bed-Stuy and offering young men a path away from gangs.
Mamdani issued an executive order revoking all executive orders issued by Adams on or after the day Adams was indicted.
MTA fare hikes are going into effect in 2026, upping the cost of NYC subway and bus rides, and trips on the Long Island and Metro-North railroads.
We're stuck in the freezer Friday as temperatures will struggle to get out of the 20s in the Tri-State Area.
The first morning of 2026 featured a few rounds of snow across the Tri-State Area.
The last day of 2025 will feature a blend of clouds and sun in New York City.
Here's how to stream Times Square New Year's Eve performances on Wednesday night and the ball drop ushering in 2026.
Some flurries or a snow shower will be possible on New Year's Eve, both in the morning and as we approach midnight.
The inferno at the Crossfield Products facility has caused a strong chemical-like odor to spread through Roselle Park, New Jersey.
We're stuck in the freezer Friday as temperatures will struggle to get out of the 20s in the Tri-State Area.
The first morning of 2026 featured a few rounds of snow across the Tri-State Area.
Toll increases on the PA Turnpike, NJ Turnpike, Garden State Parkway and Delaware River Joint Toll Bridge Commission bridges go into effect in the first week 2026.
The last day of 2025 will feature a blend of clouds and sun in New York City.
The New York State Nurses Association served 12 private sector hospitals in New York City a 10-day strike notice Friday.
An extraordinary Christmas Day rescue in East Patchogue, Long Island, was caught on police body cameras.
MTA fare hikes are going into effect in 2026, upping the cost of NYC subway and bus rides, and trips on the Long Island and Metro-North railroads.
We're stuck in the freezer Friday as temperatures will struggle to get out of the 20s in the Tri-State Area.
New York City and the state will enact several new laws in 2026, primarily pertaining to employment, health care and consumer protection.
Mamdani issued an executive order revoking all executive orders issued by Adams on or after the day Adams was indicted.
MTA fare hikes are going into effect in 2026, upping the cost of NYC subway and bus rides, and trips on the Long Island and Metro-North railroads.
Mayor Zohran Mamdani signed an executive order establishing City Hall's new Office of Mass Engagement.
After Mamdani's inauguration as New York City's 112th mayor, voters in Queens will select a new state representative.
As U.S.-Iran tension soars, Trump warns violence against protesters could bring an American intervention: "We are locked and loaded and ready to go."
Brooklyn-based Maimonides Health is merging with NYC Health + Hospitals, New York City health leaders announced.
New Jersey state health officials are warning of potential measles exposures at Newark Liberty International Airport before Christmas.
Thousands of new flu cases in New York led to a 38% jump from the previous week, according to state health officials.
A spike in measles cases in Rockland County has New York health officials urging families to get vaccinated.
Researchers on Long Island say they've found physical evidence of PTSD in World Trade Center first responders.
Here are the significant books, films and characters joining the list of works in the public domain on Jan. 1, 2026.
Here's what to know about the lineup of performances scheduled for New Year's Eve, as crowds gather in Times Square to ring in 2026.
Isiah Whitlock Jr. is perhaps best known for his role as state Sen. R. Clayton "Clay" Davis on HBO's "The Wire."
Smith previously played young Nala in "The Lion King" on Broadway.
The singer said an MRI showed a cancerous spot on one of his lungs after he recovered from a lengthy bout of bronchitis.
The Rangers beat the Panthers 5-1 on Friday night in the Winter Classic — the first outdoor game played in the Sunshine State.
Jalen Johnson led the Atlanta Hawks to a 111-99 victory over the New York Knicks on Friday night.
The Washington Wizards continued their recent improvement with a 119-99 victory over the Brooklyn Nets on Friday night.
Former Phillies center fielder Lenny Dykstra faces charges after police say a state trooper found drugs and paraphernalia in his possession.
Kevin Durant had 22 points and a season-high 11 assists, Amen Thompson scored 23 points and the Rockets beat the Nets 120-96 on Thursday night.
City officials credit Project Restore, a paid mentorship and therapy initiative, with helping cut violence in Bed-Stuy and offering young men a path away from gangs.
Drumming, dance and hands-on workshops marked the 18th year the Brooklyn Children's Museum is hosting what leaders call New York City's largest family Kwanzaa festival.
Federal funding cuts have left local organizations struggling to meet growing needs, prompting a borough-wide fundraising push to support food access, housing and other essential services.
What began as a middle school project has grown into hundreds of handwritten messages left across New York City, offering encouragement to strangers and revealing how a small gesture can resonate for weeks.
NYC says center-running bus lanes will speed up commutes and improve safety on one of Brooklyn's busiest corridors, but critics aren't so sure.
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.
CBS News New York's Lonnie Quinn has your First Alert Forecast for January 2 at 11 p.m.
New York buildings and landmarks were lit in green Friday for Muslim American Heritage Month.
President Trump issued a stark warning to Iran over the deaths of seven protesters there. He said the U.S. is ready to take action. CBS News New York's Dick Brennan reports.
The New York State Nurses Association served 12 private sector hospitals in New York City a 10-day strike notice Friday, along with three Long Island hospitals. CBS News New York's Adi Guajardo spoke with a nurse who said they may be forced to walk off the job on Jan. 12 unless they reach a resolution.
A Brooklyn medical student has been charged with attempted murder after police say he pushed a 73-year-old man into a moving train at a Bronx subway station. CBS News New York's Andrew Ramos spoke with the victim's family.
