1st public viewing for Charles Rangel today in Harlem
Charles Rangel, the longtime New York congressman, is being remembered with a series of public viewings in Harlem and City Hall.
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Charles Rangel, the longtime New York congressman, is being remembered with a series of public viewings in Harlem and City Hall.
Residents called the longtime congressman, who died last week at age 94, a good man who always listened to what they had to say. CBS News New York's Nick Caloway reports.
U.S. Reps. Adriano Espaillat and Nydia Velazquez are condemning U.S. Immigration and Custom Enforcement's practices nationwide and in New York City.
Gov. Kathy Hochul and House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries spoke out Sunday against expected cuts to Medicaid in President Trump's budget bill.
Charles Rangel, the longtime U.S. congressman from New York City and the last surviving member of the "Gang of Four," has died. He was 94.
Clarke is chairwoman of the Congressional Black Caucus, which Rangel was a founding member of.
The so-called "big, beautiful bill" barely passed the House last week. CBS News New York's Cristian Benavides has the latest.
New York City-area Republican members of Congress were able to include a huge increase in property tax deductions in the so-called "big, beautiful bill" passed on Thursday.
The budget package addresses President Trump's tax, defense and energy priorities. It now heads to the Senate, where hurdles remain.
Five Republicans on the House Budget Committee blocked the legislation from advancing on Friday.
First lady Melania Trump made a rare public appearance to advocate for the bill's passage earlier this year.
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.
