N.J. Rep. Tom Kean, Jr. absent from Congress due to medical issue
New Jersey Rep. Tom Kean Jr. has been absent from Congress for more than six weeks due to a medical issue, he said.
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New Jersey Rep. Tom Kean Jr. has been absent from Congress for more than six weeks due to a medical issue, he said.
Republican Rep. Mike Lawler is asking a judge to kick a Democrat off the ballot in the 17th Congressional District, due to alleged fraud.
As CBS News New York's Tony Aiello reports, the Republican incumbent is alleging primary petition fraud.
The seat was formerly held by Gov. Mikie Sherrill. CBS News New York's Christine Sloan has more on the platforms of the leading candidates, Democrat Analilia Mejia and Republican Joe Hathaway.
CBS News New York's Jenna DeAngelis has the story from beleaguered LaGuardia Airport.
The House passed a measure to fund the Department of Homeland Security for 60 days — but it's still unclear how the shutdown will end as the Senate, which approved its own funding plan, is on recess.
The 18-year-old Loyola University student was shot and killed last week not far from campus in Chicago. A suspect is facing murder charges. CBS News New York's Kristine Johnson reports.
Long lines at airports continued to frustrate travelers Wednesday, the 40th day of the partial government shutdown. The acting head of the TSA said there has been a huge increase in assaults on officers. CBS News New York's Marcia Kramer reports.
Frustration over long security lines at airports reached new heights on Monday when the delay hit investigators trying to reach the scene of the deadly runway collision at LaGuardia Airport.
The Department of Homeland Security says more than 450 TSA agents have quit during the partial government shutdown, and 3,200 called out sick on Monday. CBS News New York's Marcia Kramer has the story.
She was hammered with questions on Tuesday over her handling of the Trump administration's immigration enforcement agenda. CBS News New York's Alice Gainer reports.
Bondi sparred with lawmakers on Capitol Hill on Wednesday during a five-hour hearing. CBS News New York's Ali Bauman has the latest.
Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi plans to endorse Jack Schlossberg, John F. Kennedy's grandson, a source familiar confirmed to CBS News.
The House on Tuesday voted 217 to 214 to fund major parts of the government and end the partial shutdown.
Sources say Iowa is seen as a key part of the Trump team's strategy to keep the House in GOP hands.
The chaotic immigration crackdown in Minnesota could lead to another government shutdown as New York lawmakers re-evaluate their support for the funding bills to keep the country running.
As CBS News New York's Marcia Kramer reports, some lawmakers from New York are re-evaluating their support for certain funding bills.
Staten Island Congresswoman Nicole Malliotakis is vowing to fight a court finding that says the lines of her 11th District are unconstitutional.
Malliotakis claims the Democrats' lawsuit was designed to prevent any New York City Republican from ever being elected again to the House of Representatives. CBS News New York's Marcia Kramer reports.
Republican Rep. Mike Lawler has called on the Trump administration to end the suspension of funding for programs in New York and four other states. CBS News New York's Tony Aiello reports.
Gov. Kathy Hochul and Mayor Zohran Mamdani find themselves on opposite sides of one of the most closely watched congressional races in the nation.
The governor is supporting incumbent Rep. Dan Goldman, while the mayor has endorsed former City Comptroller Brad Lander. CBS News New York's Marcia Kramer has the story.
Meanwhile, Democrats in Congress say they're planning legal action if the remaining files aren't released in the coming days. CBS News New York's Erica Brown reports.
It comes after the feds blew past Friday's deadline to make all the records public. CBS News New York's Erica Brown has the latest.
The House has passed a GOP health care bill that does not include an extension of Affordable Care Act tax credits.
Former FBI Director James Comey is again facing federal charges after the government's previous case against him was dismissed.
The NYPD has released an image of a person sought in connection with a shooting on board a subway train in Queens Monday.
New Jersey Rep. Tom Kean Jr. has been absent from Congress for more than six weeks due to a medical issue, he said.
The MTA is planning 10 weekend closures and more than two dozen overnight shutdowns this year, according to Antonio Reynoso, the Brooklyn borough president.
Mark Toothaker laughed so hard at a missed NFL kick, it triggered a seizure. A CT scan revealed a tennis-ball-sized tumor on the left side of his brain.
The NYPD has released an image of a person sought in connection with a shooting on board a subway train in Queens Monday.
The MTA is planning 10 weekend closures and more than two dozen overnight shutdowns this year, according to Antonio Reynoso, the Brooklyn borough president.
Resorts World New York City is opening Tuesday at the Aqueduct Race Track in Queens with more than 240 table games.
Hidden damage and even fake titles can lead to big problems for car buyers.
Police are looking for at least two people after they say a 15-year-old boy was shot on a Manhattan-bound A train Monday night.
Some residual showers may linger into early Sunday morning, but the majority of the rainfall should be over by sunrise.
Amtrak announced Thursday it is suing Metro-North for allegedly blocking nonrevenue trains on a portion of the busy Northeast Corridor for over two months.
The Tri-State Area has the dirtiest air in the U.S. east of Texas, according to The American Lung Association's newly released "State of the Air" report.
Colder weather returns to the New York City area this week with sub-freezing temperatures in the suburbs.
New York City's balmy weather proved to be record-breaking for the date of April 15.
New Jersey Rep. Tom Kean Jr. has been absent from Congress for more than six weeks due to a medical issue, he said.
A woman was killed when two vehicles crashed into a laundromat at a strip mall on Irvington Avenue in Newark on Monday afternoon, officials said.
Northern Valley Regional High School at Old Tappan went into lockdown after one student reported another might have had a weapon, police said.
Soccer fans in New York City will be able to watch FIFA World Cup matches for free this summer at five official fan events.
A New Jersey man has been convicted in the 2015 murder of professional basketball player Michael Wright.
Diana Kutateladze had nearly twice the legal limit of of alcohol in her system when she caused a deadly, high-speed six-car wreck on the Southern State Parkway in Hempstead, prosecutors said.
We're in for a mild weather day in NYC Friday, but a First Alert Weather Day is right around the corner, with rounds of rain on tap for Saturday.
Sister Francis Piscatella, New York's oldest person, celebrated her 113th birthday and Pope Leo XIV sent a blessing from the Vatican for the occasion.
A father and son were arrested after police said they found chemicals to make explosives at their home on New York's Long Island.
Scientists say New York's coastal waters are experiencing some of the most severe threats on record, and they're not just environmental.
Former FBI Director James Comey is again facing federal charges after the government's previous case against him was dismissed.
New Jersey Rep. Tom Kean Jr. has been absent from Congress for more than six weeks due to a medical issue, he said.
King Charles III will deliver a rare address to a joint meeting of Congress on Tuesday before attending a state dinner at the White House.
Cole Allen, the man accused of opening fire at the White House Correspondents' Dinner, was charged with trying to assassinate President Trump.
Soccer fans in New York City will be able to watch FIFA World Cup matches for free this summer at five official fan events.
The B.R.O. Experience Foundation uses cognitive behavioral therapy, mentorship and creative expression to support men of color navigating identity.
Travelers at Newark Airport may have been exposed to an individual with measles, New Jersey health officials warn.
The Tri-State Area has the dirtiest air in the U.S. east of Texas, according to The American Lung Association's newly released "State of the Air" report.
The 16th Annual Lustgarten Foundation New York City Walk for Pancreatic Cancer Research was held Sunday in Battery Park City.
Advocates fear New York state could be taking a step back when it comes to biomarker testing access for those with Medicaid.
Megan Thee Stallion has decided to end her run with "Moulin Rouge! The Musical" early, the Broadway show announced on Monday.
The woman accusing Harvey Weinstein of raping her at a Manhattan hotel room in 2013 took the stand Monday in the third trial of the disgraced movie mogul.
Ticketmaster will be rereleasing tickets for Harry Styles' upcoming concerts in New York City that were originally purchased by scalpers, the company says.
The upcoming fashion exhibit at the Metropolitan Museum of Art includes 25 mannequins based on real bodies.
A previously unreleased song is one of many ways Prince is being honored a decade after his death.
Aaron Judge and Ben Rice had the first back-to-back homer for the Yankees this season, and Jazz Chisholm Jr. also went deep as AL-best New York beat the Texas Rangers 4-2.
Soccer fans in New York City will be able to watch FIFA World Cup matches for free this summer at five official fan events.
The Rockies defeated the Mets 3-1 and 3-0 on Sunday to sweep the rain-interrupted weekend series at Citi Field.
Spencer Arrighetti allowed one run over seven innings, Christian Walker homered and drove home a season-high four runs, and the Astros beat the Yankees 7-4 on Sunday.
The Yankees extended their winning streak to eight games with an 8-3 victory over the Astros on Saturday night.
The B.R.O. Experience Foundation uses cognitive behavioral therapy, mentorship and creative expression to support men of color navigating identity.
An out-of-service escalator at Jamaica Station in Queens is reviving complaints that date back years.
The head of a housing nonprofit in Harlem was arrested after residents complained over delayed repairs.
A 2009 New York City law requiring most roll-down security gates to be at least 70% transparent is set to take effect this summer.
Recurring elevator problems are back and worse than ever at one New York City high-rise, according to tenants.
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.
King Charles III is continuing his visit to the United States Tuesday. He is set to deliver an address to Congress and meet with President Trump. CBS News New York's Jessica Moore reports.
Mayor Zohran Mamdani and Council Speaker Julie Menin are urging the governor and legislature to significantly increase city revenue in the state budget. They are pushing to reduce the pass-through entity tax credit on partnership and corporations.
Tuesday is still a sunny day with mild temperatures. Wednesday will stay mostly dry, but the rain will come later that night. CBS News New York Meteorologist Tony Sadiku has the forecast.
The NYPD is looking for the suspects involved in a shooting on board a subway train during the evening rush in Queens Monday. CBS News New York's Jenna DeAngelis reports.
Resorts World New York City in Queens had its official opening Tuesday morning, marking the first casino in the city with table games. CBS News New York's Elle McLogan reports.