Rep. Jeffries becomes first Black party leader in the House
In the first three rounds of balloting, Jeffries received 212 votes from all Democrats in the House.
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In the first three rounds of balloting, Jeffries received 212 votes from all Democrats in the House.
Disputed aspects of the Long Island Republican's life story are now being investigated by several prosecutors.
In addition to the already announced investigation into the Republican's lies, voters want a special election.
The Republican has apologized, but says even though he lied, he will not step down.
The bill provides an additional $45 billion in emergency assistance for Ukraine in its continued fight against Russia.
The 52-year-old from Brooklyn assumes the mantle of power as the first Black person to head a party in Congress.
The House vote to impose a contract brokered by the White House but rejected by some workers was 290 to 137.
Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, a 52-year-old New Yorker, is running to replace House Speaker Nancy Pelosi in the leadership ranks.
The expected formal announcement will be made one day after House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said she would not be seeking a leadership role in the new Congress.
GOP takes control of House with narrow margin, splitting control of Congress with Democrats.
Former President Donald Trump is suing the House committee investigating the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol in an attempt to block a subpoena requiring him to testify.
Maloney chaired the effort to keep the House in Democrats' hands, but he lost his own seat.
A seat held by Democrats for 25 years is up for grabs a year after a red wave swept the Long Island suburbs.
The two ran against each other in the last election, with Malinowski only winning by a very slim margin.
Voters' views of economy, abortion, and Trump are also in the mix.
Having the Primary in August is confusing and the hardest part may be figuring out what district you're in.
The legislation passed mainly along party lines 223-204, with five Republicans joining all but two of the Democrats.
Hizzoner testified before a House oversight committee and met with members of the New York Congressional Delegation.
The motion removes Gosar from the House oversight and reform committee, which Ocasio-Cortez also serves on, and the natural resources committee.
The bill passed by a vote of 224 to 206, with three Republicans joining Democrats in voting "yes."
The article of impeachment against President Trump was delivered to the Senate. The trial will begin the week of Feb. 8.
The final vote was 232 to 197, with 10 Republicans joining all 222 Democrats in supporting a single article of impeachment charging the president with "incitement of insurrection."
Supporters of President Trump stormed the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C., on Wednesday, forcing the evacuation of the Senate as lawmakers counted electoral votes to certify President-elect Joe Biden's victory in the November election.
For the first time in more than three decades, the next Congress will be without New York Rep. Nita Lowey.
New York is on the leading edge of a wave that is likely to sweep a record number of republican woman into Congress.
Nassau County DA Anne Donnelly said Wen-Lone Chou stockpiled parts and tested the guns he built in a makeshift shooting range in his Mineola basement.
A federal immigration investigation on Wednesday ended with a chaotic crash in Newark, New Jersey, officials say.
Julie Menin is settling into her role as the seventh elected speaker of the New York City Council.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani traveled to Washington, D.C., Thursday to meet with President Trump.
One worker was killed, another severely hurt after being trapped in a collapsed construction trench on Thursday morning in Brooklyn.
Nassau County DA Anne Donnelly said Wen-Lone Chou stockpiled parts and tested the guns he built in a makeshift shooting range in his Mineola basement.
Julie Menin is settling into her role as the seventh elected speaker of the New York City Council.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani traveled to Washington, D.C., Thursday to meet with President Trump.
The Department of Homeland Security said ICE agents detained Elmina "Ellie" Aghayeva at Columbia University Thursday, saying her student visa was revoked in 2016. She was later released.
New York's governor says the World Trade Center's final office tower will start construction as soon as this spring and become American Express' new headquarters.
Another round of snow is impacting the Tri-State Area Wednesday, just after a major blizzard dumped more than 2 feet of snow in some parts of New York and New Jersey.
Pet owners should be extra cautious with their pets during and after the major winter snowstorm impacting the New York and New Jersey area.
Double-digit snow totals have been reported across New York, New Jersey and Connecticut as a major blizzard begins to wind down.
The storm has started to wrap up in New York City, New Jersey and beyond, with impressive snow totals left in its wake.
A blizzard warning has been issued for New York City and the surrounding area as a major snowstorm develops along the coast.
A federal immigration investigation on Wednesday ended with a chaotic crash in Newark, New Jersey, officials say.
Staff at Adventure Aquarium in New Jersey are welcoming three little blue penguin chicks who were born during the first week of February.
Gov. Mikie Sherrill nominated Jeanne Hengemuhle to serve as acting superintendent of New Jersey's 3,000-member state police force.
New Jersey is facing a lawsuit over a recent directive limiting immigration operations in state-controlled buildings.
New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill commended the state's response to the major blizzard, but she said they aren't out of the woods yet.
Nassau County DA Anne Donnelly said Wen-Lone Chou stockpiled parts and tested the guns he built in a makeshift shooting range in his Mineola basement.
A Long Island crossing guard is in critical condition after being hit while shoveling snow in Merrick, sources said.
Dozens of people were displaced and three suffered minor injuries after a fire at a West Babylon, Long Island apartment complex.
Long Island grandfather's Seth Bykofsky's #1 fight since January has been to keep his custom license plate, which reads "PB4WEGO."
Another round of snow is impacting the Tri-State Area Wednesday, just after a major blizzard dumped more than 2 feet of snow in some parts of New York and New Jersey.
Julie Menin is settling into her role as the seventh elected speaker of the New York City Council.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani traveled to Washington, D.C., Thursday to meet with President Trump.
Gov. Mikie Sherrill nominated Jeanne Hengemuhle to serve as acting superintendent of New Jersey's 3,000-member state police force.
The Department of Homeland Security said ICE agents detained Elmina "Ellie" Aghayeva at Columbia University Thursday, saying her student visa was revoked in 2016. She was later released.
Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton said in her opening statement before the House Oversight Committee that she had no knowledge of Jeffrey Epstein's crimes.
For the first time in 30 years, the Food and Drug Administration has approved a new treatment for an inoperable type of pancreatic cancer.
NYSNA has reached a tentative contract agreement with NewYork-Presbyterian, signaling a potential end to the longest nurses strike in New York City history.
NYSNA ratified contracts with Montefiore and Mount Sinai, clearing the way for nurses to return to work Saturday after walking off one month ago.
The longest and largest nurses strike in New York City history is set to end after over three weeks as NYSNA says it has a tentative agreement.
Mount Sinai Health System and Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield failed to reach a contract agreement by Dec. 31, which means about 9,000 physicians are no longer considered in-network.
Harvey Weinstein has hired Luigi Mangione's and Sean "Diddy" Combs' lawyers to represent him at his third New York rape trial.
Harlem's Lafayette Theatre is believed to be the first major New York City theater to desegregate, just a year after its opening.
Nick Reiner, 32, was charged with two counts of murder in the killing of his parents, Rob Reiner and Michele Singer Reiner.
"Jersey Shore" star Nicole "Snooki" Polizzi said in a TikTok video that her results at a post-op appointment for a cone biopsy showed stage 1 cervical cancer.
In April 2025, Eric Dane announced he had been diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, or ALS.
The Buffalo Sabres beat the New Jersey Devils 2-1 on Wednesday night in the NHL's return to action.
CC Sabathia's No. 52 will be retired on Sept. 26 by the New York Yankees.
The Cavaliers pulled away in the second half for a 109-94 victory over the Knicks on Tuesday night.
The Mavericks beat the Nets 123-114 on Tuesday night after both teams arrived in New York earlier in the day.
Karl-Anthony Towns had 28 points and 11 rebounds for his NBA-leading 39th double-double and the Knicks outlasted the sliding Bulls 105-99 on Sunday night.
A Jewish congregation in Brooklyn is fighting to save their historic house of worship.
Harlem's Lafayette Theatre is believed to be the first major New York City theater to desegregate, just a year after its opening.
Multiple rezonings in Queens are paving the way for tens of thousands of new units, but some residents worry about how it could affect their communities.
Residents and skate advocates clash over a proposed Mount Prospect Park skate facility, as city officials promise an updated design this spring.
A Brooklyn community is fighting to turn a forgotten landmark into a heritage center.
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.
A 67-year-old retiree is facing charges of making illegal guns in his Long Island home. He's accused of stockpiling parts and testing the weapons in his basement. CBS News New York's Carolyn Gusoff reports.
The steeple of a New Jersey church that's more than 100 years old was damaged in this week's snowstorm, but as CBS News New York's Kristie Keleshian reports, the community is already at work.
A crossing guard who was hit while shoveling snow on Long Island has been hospitalized in critical condition, sources said. CBS News New York's John Dias reports.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani went to the White House to discuss building housing in New York City with President Trump.
For parents of children with special needs, it can be difficult to find inclusive extracurricular activities. CBS News New York's Noëlle Lilley attended the National Dance Institute's Dream Camp, where music unites people of all abilities.
