House Unanimously Passes Bill Making Animal Cruelty A Federal Felony
The PACT Act -- which stands for Preventing Animal Cruelty and Torture -- was approved by the House on Tuesday.
The PACT Act -- which stands for Preventing Animal Cruelty and Torture -- was approved by the House on Tuesday.
Democrats in Washington are looking to take action over what many describe as anti-Semitic comments from one of the newest members of Congress.
With the federal government reopened, for many new members of Congress, Monday was their first official day of business.
The 116th Congress was seated Thursday, with Democrats taking the majority in the U.S. House of Representatives after eight years out of power.
President Donald Trump and former President Barack Obama have been busy on the campaign trail ahead of the crucial midterm elections on Tuesday.
The Republicans who introduced the resolution have criticized Rosenstein for not being responsive enough as they have requested documents related to the Russia investigation.
The U.S. House of Representatives voted Tuesday to impose additional sanctions on Russia, as well as Iran and North Korea.
Republicans have re-nominated Paul Ryan to be House speaker when next year's GOP-led Congress starts working on President-elect Donald Trump's agenda.
Republicans on a powerful House panel have narrowly defended a tea party-fueled move to tell the Library of Congress how to label immigrants living in the country illegally.
"I acknowledge that the presidential race is going to dominate, and it will only get harder and harder to get things done next year," Murphy said.
Although new rail tunnels under the Hudson River are not specifically mentioned, the bill is favorable for the Gateway project, giving Amtrak the extra $10 billion over five years.
Before the vote, John Boehner bade farewell to his colleagues after a quarter-century House career, including the last five as speaker.
A spending bill making its way through the House calls for budget cuts to the National School Lunch Program as well as the Summer Electronic Benefit Transfer for Children pilot program.
An emotional Amtrak CEO pledged to lawmakers Tuesday that safety technology that could have prevented a deadly derailment last month in Philadelphia will be put into operation.
The House on Tuesday voted 257-167 for the measure that Obama is expected to sign. Without action, funding for the department would have expired Friday at midnight.
Critics have charged that House Speaker John Boehner ignored protocol by inviting Netanyahu without first consulting the president and that the speech opens the Capitol up to Israeli politics.
The battle surrounding long term funding is actually over immigration reform.
The U.S. House of Representatives late Friday passed a bill extending funding for the Department of Homeland Security by one week -- just two hours before a midnight deadline.
As Carolyn McCarthy gets set to retire from Congress, she has her wish list of legislation she would like to see passed this term.
A proposal by a Queens congressman would allow the Federal Emergency Management Agency to back off in its pursuit to recoup aid mistakenly paid out to Superstorm Sandy victims.
The candidates in a tight race to represent Staten Island and parts of Brooklyn in the House of Representatives faced off in a final contentious debate Tuesday night, sparring over who would be more effective in Congress and not shying away from taking shots at each other.
A bill crafted by Sens. Charles Schumer of New York and Bob Casey of Pennsylvania will be offered in mid-November, when Congress returns to session following the midterm elections.
The Democratic congressman said the federal government has neglected in recent years the kind of research that could help stop the spread of Ebola in the United States.
U.S. Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand (D-N.Y.) dished some dirt in her new book, "Off the Sidelines."
Gov. Andrew Cuomo is officially in Rep. Charles Rangel's corner in the longtime Harlem congressman's bid for a 23rd term.
Boston's Zack Kelly escaped a bases-loaded, no-out jam in the seventh before Connor Wong had a two-run triple in the bottom of the inning, lifting the Red Sox to a 9-3 victory over the MLB-best New York Yankees on Sunday night.
The Tri-State Area's first heat wave of the season is likely during the upcoming week.
A full list of winners and nominees from the 2024 Tony Awards.
Two weeks after a low point in what seemed like a lost season, the Mets headed to Texas bunched among nine teams chasing the NL's final two wild cards, all within two games of each other.
Steven Van Zandt, known as Little Steven, is the ultimate wingman: whether it's as Bruce Springsteen's guitarist or as Tony Soprano's confidante on "The Sopranos."
The Tri-State Area's first heat wave of the season is likely during the upcoming week.
Richard Davey, the outgoing president of NYC Transit, says he was "shocked" when Gov. Kathy Hochul put the brakes on congestion pricing.
Expect a very pleasant Father's Day with bright skies, low humidity and temps in the upper 70s. A heat wave is likely in the days ahead.
Police took five people into custody after two people were shot in Brooklyn at what appeared to be a late-night party.
A Manhattan synagogue was defaced early Saturday morning, police say. It's the latest incident in a week-long escalation of antisemitic incidents across New York City.
The Tri-State Area's first heat wave of the season is likely during the upcoming week.
Expect a very pleasant Father's Day with bright skies, low humidity and temps in the upper 70s. A heat wave is likely in the days ahead.
Strong to severe thunderstorms moved into the New York area late Friday afternoon.
Dan Hurley says he asked himself where he belongs when considering whether to accept an offer to coach the Los Angeles Lakers or stay at UConn.
Many of the survivors of the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting are graduating from Newtown High School Wednesday.
The Tri-State Area's first heat wave of the season is likely during the upcoming week.
Expect a very pleasant Father's Day with bright skies, low humidity and temps in the upper 70s. A heat wave is likely in the days ahead.
After conducting a storm survey, the National Weather Service Mount Holly confirmed Saturday afternoon that an EF-0 landspout tornado touched down in Lawrence Township, New Jersey, between 5:59-6 p.m. Friday.
Police in Florham Park, New Jersey are warning residents about robbers who may be using Wi-Fi jammers to stop victims from using their phones to call for help.
Strong to severe thunderstorms moved into the New York area late Friday afternoon.
Expect a very pleasant Father's Day with bright skies, low humidity and temps in the upper 70s. A heat wave is likely in the days ahead.
Early voting is now underway in New York for federal, state and local primaries.
A 15-year-old boy has been arrested in connection to a Long Beach shooting that left another teenager injured Thursday.
At least one person was injured in a shooting in Long Beach on Thursday. Police say it happened as a massive crowd of young adults was being dispersed from the beach and boardwalk.
Gov. Hochul and Mayor Adams are among the New York elected officials who want the anti-mask law brought back to stop antisemitic protesters.
Richard Davey, the outgoing president of NYC Transit, says he was "shocked" when Gov. Kathy Hochul put the brakes on congestion pricing.
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer said he plans to bring up a vote on restoring the bump stock ban under unanimous consent, which could be halted by opposition from just a single lawmaker.
Early voting is now underway in New York for federal, state and local primaries.
A hot-button issue in Brooklyn has candidates divided ahead of New York's Primary Election -- the McGuinness Boulevard Redesign Project.
Jurors could find the senator's strategy of pinning the blame on his wife offensive, legal experts say.
Former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo's handling of COVID in nursing homes was under scrutiny Tuesday in Washington, D.C.
Caring for aging parents can be stressful, expensive and tough to balance with a full-time job. But some couples in the so-called "sandwich generation" say there is a silver lining.
Health regulators says consumers should avoid eating shellfish from two states because they may contain paralytic toxins.
New York is expanding access to doula services and becoming the first in the nation to give mothers 20 hours paid time off for prenatal care.
There has been one reported case of a new sexually transmitted form of ringworm in New York City, health officials say.
A full list of winners and nominees from the 2024 Tony Awards.
Before the Tony Awards are presented June 16, watch "Sunday Morning" and "CBS Mornings" behind-the-scenes features and interviews with this year's nominated performers and creatives.
She was a child of the stage (her first role, at age 5, was in "The King and I") who starred in such hits as "A Chorus Line." Lee talks about her lifelong love of performing and teaching, helping raise many more Broadway babies.
Sean "Diddy" Combs was given a key to the city in a Times Square ceremony last year. This week, he honored a request from Mayor Eric Adams that he return it.
Kensington Palace releases a new photo of Kate as the Princess of Wales offers an update on her cancer treatment and announces a step back into public life.
Boston's Zack Kelly escaped a bases-loaded, no-out jam in the seventh before Connor Wong had a two-run triple in the bottom of the inning, lifting the Red Sox to a 9-3 victory over the MLB-best New York Yankees on Sunday night.
Two weeks after a low point in what seemed like a lost season, the Mets headed to Texas bunched among nine teams chasing the NL's final two wild cards, all within two games of each other.
Pete Alonso had a season-high five RBIs, combining with Francisco Lindor on first-inning home runs that built a three-run lead against Dylan Cease after 16 pitches, and the surging New York Mets beat the San Diego Padres 11-6 for their fifth straight win.
Rafael Devers hit a two-run double and the Boston Red Sox ended Carlos Rodón's seven-start winning streak by beating the New York Yankees 8-4.
The Red Bulls (8-4-6), who had a five-game win streak snapped last time out, are winless in back-to-back games.
A hot-button issue in Brooklyn has candidates divided ahead of New York's Primary Election -- the McGuinness Boulevard Redesign Project.
The Harlem restaurant 67 Orange Street is stirring up some special cocktails ahead of the Juneteenth holiday.
CBS New York's Elle McLogan visited one Queens tavern that is participating in Juneteenth NY's Restaurant Crawl.
In October, CBS New York reported on the Magnolia Tree Earth Center's fight to restore its historic home.
As part of its 90th anniversary celebration, Harlem's historic venue honored Kenneth "Babyface" Edmonds on Monday.
Tens of thousands of people flooded Manhattan streets on June 2, 2024 for the 60th annual Israel Day on Fifth Parade.
The Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore collapsed early Tuesday, March 26 after a column was struck by a container ship that reportedly lost power, sending vehicles and people into the Patapsco River.
The 50th Annual Village Halloween Parade drew massive crowds, celebrating the theme "Upside/Down:Inside/OUT."
As much of the northeast experiences heavy rains, parts of New York City are beginning to flood.
Thousands of people flooded Union Square on Friday for a PlayStation giveaway promoted by livestreamer Kai Cenat.
The 77th Annual Tony Awards were held Sunday night, with "The Outsiders" taking home the top prize of Best Musical. CBS New York's Dave Carlin has more highlights from Broadway's biggest night.
CBS New York's Vanessa Murdock has your weather forecast for June 16 at 11 p.m.
The search continues for the man accused of sexually assaulting a 13-year-old girl in Kissena Park in Queens on Thursday.
In the Bronx, a group of young vandals damaged a community fridge that nearly 100 families relied on for food, but as CBS New York's Naveen Dhaliwal reports, neighbors are determined to not let it stop them from giving back.
Israel's military says it will now take daily "tactical pauses" in fighting to allow for more humanitarian aid to enter Gaza, and here at home, many gathered Sunday in a call to bring the Israeli hostages home. CBS New York's Jenna DeAngelis spoke with the parents of a Long Island man still held captive by Hamas.