Ex-Rep. George Santos blasted in scathing sentencing document
It was one of the most bizarre political scandals, and now, George Santos is set to be sentenced later this month.
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It was one of the most bizarre political scandals, and now, George Santos is set to be sentenced later this month.
Santos is set to be sentenced on April 25, but he is asking the judge for leniency. CBS News New York's Carolyn Gusoff reports.
New York Sen. Chuck Schumer said Sunday erasing that rule could kick off even more junk fees.
President Trump posted on social media that he asked Stefanik to remain in Congress to help advance his agenda. CBS News New York's Marcia Kramer reports.
A hearing was held Tuesday about whether Columbia University should disclose disciplinary records of some students involved in demonstrations.
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.
The Knicks set the record for the biggest NBA Finals comeback Wednesday night as they rallied from 29 points down to beat the Spurs 107-106.
Dozens of young girls unexpectedly emerged from a drain in the patio of a Rockland County restaurant Wednesday after taking an unauthorized trek underground.
The St. Louis Cardinals beat the New York Mets 9-2 on Wednesday to match a season high with their sixth straight victory.
Taylor Swift attended Game 4 of the NBA Finals between the Knicks and Spurs at Madison Square Garden on Wednesday.
An 88-year-old man was sentenced to life in prison Wednesday for murdering and dismembering a woman in Brooklyn in 2022.
The Knicks set the record for the biggest NBA Finals comeback Wednesday night as they rallied from 29 points down to beat the Spurs 107-106.
Dozens of young girls unexpectedly emerged from a drain in the patio of a Rockland County restaurant Wednesday after taking an unauthorized trek underground.
Taylor Swift attended Game 4 of the NBA Finals between the Knicks and Spurs at Madison Square Garden on Wednesday.
An 88-year-old man was sentenced to life in prison Wednesday for murdering and dismembering a woman in Brooklyn in 2022.
Hundreds of free World Cup tickets will be given to working families with kids, first responders and military families in the New York City area.
Thursday and Friday will be First Alert Weather Days in the New York City area, with high temperatures and the chance for strong storms.
The Stamford Fire Department said high winds ripped the 3,000-square-foot flag off the pole atop the WWE building and sent it flying into electrical wires.
Storms hit the New York City area on Saturday, bringing damaging winds, hail and downpours across the region.
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.
MetLife Stadium, which hosts its first match of the World Cup this Saturday, has undergone a transformation.
Several people were struck by a vehicle in Jersey City Wednesday morning. It happened at around 8:50 a.m. at Wilkinson and Ocean Avenues.
Thursday and Friday will be First Alert Weather Days in the New York City area, with high temperatures and the chance for strong storms.
NJ Transit riders were hit with more delays and cancellations during the Tuesday evening rush, raising questions about whether the system is ready to handle the thousands expected to attend the matches.
The 2026 FIFA World Cup is front and center in New York and New Jersey, where there are plenty of free watch parties and events happening.
A Long Island woman says her efforts to avoid check washing didn't keep her from being robbed, calling the experience "upsetting and disheartening."
The 2026 FIFA World Cup is front and center in New York and New Jersey, where there are plenty of free watch parties and events happening.
Workers in Nassau County are calling for Juneteenth to be an official public holiday, just like it already is in the rest of the state.
Prosecutors on Long Island announced a crackdown on what they're calling serial shoplifting.
An 18-year-old pleaded guilty Thursday to murder and weapons charges in connection to a deadly shooting at a Long Island house party in 2025.
The bench trial of former New York City Comptroller Brad Lander over his arrest at the city's immigration court last fall got underway on Wednesday in Manhattan.
Calls to ban horse carriages in New York City are growing after a horse collapsed and died in Central Park Tuesday.
Workers in Nassau County are calling for Juneteenth to be an official public holiday, just like it already is in the rest of the state.
Tom Homan, President Trump's border czar, is increasing his attacks on Gov. Kathy Hochul, threatening, yet again, to surge more ICE agents into New York.
NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani is not on the ballot in the upcoming primaries, but he could be the deciding factor in whether two sitting congressmen are defeated.
For half a century, The Valerie Fund has been dedicated to providing care to children with cancer and blood disorders.
A New Jersey nonprofit called The Valerie Fund is celebrating 50 years of providing comprehensive care to children with cancer and blood disorders.
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.
Taylor Swift attended Game 4 of the NBA Finals between the Knicks and Spurs at Madison Square Garden on Wednesday.
"Schmigadoon!" — which was tied for the most nominations, with 12 — won Best Musical, and "Liberation" took home the honor of Best Play at the 2026 Tony Awards.
The Broadway revival of the musical (nominated for 11 Tony Awards) depicts drama, joy and heartbreak in the pursuit of the American Dream at the turn of the 20th century, with parallels to the contemporary world, from issues of race to the immigrant experience.
Madonna performed a surprise concert in Times Square weeks before the release of her "Confessions II" album.
Knicks superfan Spike Lee stopped by CBS Mornings to give his thoughts as the Knicks get set to play in the NBA Finals, and he offered his prediction, too.
The Knicks set the record for the biggest NBA Finals comeback Wednesday night as they rallied from 29 points down to beat the Spurs 107-106.
The St. Louis Cardinals beat the New York Mets 9-2 on Wednesday to match a season high with their sixth straight victory.
Hundreds of free World Cup tickets will be given to working families with kids, first responders and military families in the New York City area.
Jazz Chisholm Jr. drove in three runs, Carlos Rodón pitched six solid innings, and the Yankees completed a three-game sweep of the Guardians with an 8-4 win on Wednesday.
MetLife Stadium, which hosts its first match of the World Cup this Saturday, has undergone a transformation.
Harlem's historic Cotton Club recently announced it was up for sale. The news comes as jazz clubs across the borough disappear.
Jasir Gipson was shot by a stray bullet at 5 years old while walking with his mother. More than a decade later, he's graduating from high school with nothing but a smile.
Garbage piling up near freight train tracks is frustrating many Maspeth residents.
Residents and elected officials are urging the MTA to reopen the Long Island Rail Road's former Elmhurst station, arguing that the neighborhood has outgrown its current transit options.
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.
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 Lonnie Quinn has your First Alert Forecast for June 10 at 11 p.m.
The Apollo Theater's marquee lights are back on. A celebration was held Wednesday to mark the milestone.
Dozens of young girls unexpectedly emerged from a drain in the patio of a Rockland County restaurant Wednesday after taking an unauthorized trek underground. CBS News New York's Naveen Dhaliwal reports.
A sixth-grade student at a Yonkers school died Wednesday after he began choking and became unresponsive.
A group of private school students from Ramapo got lost in the sewers while on a field trip in Nyack on Wednesday.
