Hakeem Jeffries to make formal bid to be House Democratic leader, source says
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.
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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.
Add another new face to New York's congressional delegation.
Republican Nicole Malliotakis is chomping at the bit the unseat Democrat Max Rose in one of the country's most closely watched matchups.
The House of Representatives on Saturday approved an additional $25 billion in funding for the U.S. Postal Service and the reversal of recent operational changes that critics say delayed mail delivery.
Monday is the last day many unemployed Americans are receiving hundreds of extra dollars from the federal government. Negotiations to extend it continue on Capitol Hill.
The House of Representatives formally delivered two articles of impeachment against President Trump to the Senate on Wednesday.
King is currently serving his 14th term representing the Second Congressional District on Long Island.
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.
Get ready for a wet and soggy weekend in the New York City area.
New Jersey has confirmed its first pediatric flu death of the 2025-26 season, which health leaders warn has been seeing cases spread at alarming rates.
Two U.S. officials confirmed to CBS News that the Coast Guard, supported by the Navy, were the process of seizing the Olina oil tanker.
Luigi Mangione's lawyers will try to bar DOJ prosecutors from seeking the death penalty in a critical hearing over the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson.
NYPD said officers fatally shot a man who crashed in Manhattan and then pointed what officers thought was a real gun at them.
Get ready for a wet and soggy weekend in the New York City area.
Luigi Mangione's lawyers will try to bar DOJ prosecutors from seeking the death penalty in a critical hearing over the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson.
NYPD said officers fatally shot a man who crashed in Manhattan and then pointed what officers thought was a real gun at them.
Many news outlets, including CBS News New York, were excluded from Mayor Zohran Mamdani's first official City Hall press conference Wednesday.
Video of an angry confrontation during intermission at a performance of "Mamma Mia!" on Broadway is going viral on social media.
Get ready for a wet and soggy weekend in the New York City area.
Investigators said the victim was struck by a bullet inside his Danbury, Connecticut, home, and it came from the unit next door.
Enjoy the spring preview while it lasts because umbrellas will be your best friend this weekend!
It will feel more like March than January.
While Tuesday may have some bumps, the trend is toward milder, more pleasant weather.
Get ready for a wet and soggy weekend in the New York City area.
New Jersey has confirmed its first pediatric flu death of the 2025-26 season, which health leaders warn has been seeing cases spread at alarming rates.
Police say a rock was thrown at a school bus on the New Jersey Turnpike, shattering a window and seriously injuring a young child.
New Jersey has joined a growing list of states limiting students' cellphone use during the school day.
Enjoy the spring preview while it lasts because umbrellas will be your best friend this weekend!
Get ready for a wet and soggy weekend in the New York City area.
Enjoy the spring preview while it lasts because umbrellas will be your best friend this weekend!
John Pillaccio, accused in the fatal stabbing of a CVS employee on Long Island on Christmas Day, appeared before a judge on Wednesday.
It will feel more like March than January.
Roughly 17,000 nurses across eight hospitals in New York City and Long Island could take to the picket line as soon as next Monday.
Two U.S. officials confirmed to CBS News that the Coast Guard, supported by the Navy, were the process of seizing the Olina oil tanker.
Many news outlets, including CBS News New York, were excluded from Mayor Zohran Mamdani's first official City Hall press conference Wednesday.
U.S. prosecutors pursue new criminal probe centering on financial transactions between New York AG Letitia James and her hairdresser, two sources said.
Noem lauded Operation Salvo, which she said targeted members of the Trinitarios gang, saying it has led to 54 arrests.
John Sarcone is the fifth of the administration's picks for U.S. attorney who were serving in a temporary capacity and have been disqualified by a federal judge.
New Jersey has confirmed its first pediatric flu death of the 2025-26 season, which health leaders warn has been seeing cases spread at alarming rates.
A potentially deadly and drug-resistant fungus is spreading nationwide, including New York and New Jersey.
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.
Video of an angry confrontation during intermission at a performance of "Mamma Mia!" on Broadway is going viral on social media.
Weinstein's defense attorney told the judge he'd like to pursue plea negotiations after last year's mistrial on a rape charge.
The annual festival will return to Queens this summer, running from June 5-7 at Flushing Meadows-Corona Park.
Theater fans get the opportunity to buy 2-for-1 tickets to 26 Broadway shows.
Nikki Glaser is hosting the Golden Globes for a second time and told CBS Mornings about the challenges of picking the perfect jokes.
Filip Forsberg scored the only goal in a shootout to lift the Predators over the Islanders 2-1 on Thursday night.
The Buffalo Sabres beat the New York Rangers 5-2 on Thursday night to give them 12 victories in their past 13 games.
The Pittsburgh Penguins beat the New Jersey Devils 4-1 on Thursday night for their sixth straight victory.
Paolo Banchero banked in a 3-pointer from the top of the key at the overtime buzzer to give the Magic a 104-103 victory over the Nets on Wednesday.
The Knicks snapped their four-game losing streak with a 123-111 victory over the Clippers on Wednesday night.
The people and businesses of Ridgewood, Queens, have banded together to help those impacted by the recent apartment building fire.
Student athletes at a high school in Queens have won both state and national video game championships.
Thousands of teachers across New York are participating in a statewide campaign demanding pension reform.
For the 48th year, El Museo del Barrio hosted a parade in East Harlem for Three Kings' Day.
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.
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.
New Jersey has confirmed its first pediatric flu death of the 2025-26 season.
Luigi Mangione is set to appear in a New York City federal courtroom on Friday as his lawyers try to block the death penalty. New York Law School Professor Anna Cominsky explains what to expect during the pivotal hearing.
The Department of Homeland Security said two people were shot while trying to flee the agents.
New research suggests your dog might be paying more attention to your conversations than you think.
The three-alarm fire in Passaic drew a large emergency response. Jim Smith reports from Chopper 2.
