New Jersey Sen. Bob Menendez to run for reelection as independent
The senator still has time to withdraw from the race and not appear on the ballot if he's convicted on bribery and corruption charges.
Watch CBS News
The senator still has time to withdraw from the race and not appear on the ballot if he's convicted on bribery and corruption charges.
Sen. Chuck Schumer says reproductive rights are at the heart of the 2024 presidential race and congressional battles.
The bill stalled earlier this week after senators from Virginia and Maryland objected to a provision that would allow an additional 10 flights a day to and from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport.
Murphy says her goals going forward are to continue fight for affordability and reproductive rights.
Fairleigh Dickinson University professor says New Jersey's first lady likely faced an uphill battle in the primary.
Fairleigh Dickinson University professor says New Jersey first lady Tammy Murphy, who dropped out on Sunday, likely faced an uphill battle in the primary. CBS New York's Christine Sloan reports.
The package fully funds the government through September 2024.
Congressman Andy Kim says the current format gives his opponent, first lady Tammy Murphy, an unfair advantage.
The timeline for TikTok's potential demise depends on whether the bill can overcome a number of hurdles in Congress and survive legal scrutiny.
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, the highest-ranking Jewish elected official in the U.S., said Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has "all too frequently bowed to the demands of extremists."
The Senate appears to be in no rush to pass a bill that would ban TikTok if its Beijing-based parent company doesn't sell its stake.
The Kentucky Republican, who turned 82 last week, announced his decision on the Senate floor on Wednesday.
Even though the $95 billion aid package passed the upper chamber, its prospects in the House appear dim.
The immigration deal would overhaul American border policy by restricting access to the asylum system during spikes in illegal immigration.
Congressional leaders announced a deal Sunday to fund the government through March 1 and March 8. Lawmakers will need to pass a short-term funding bill this week to avoid a partial government shutdown on Friday. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion reports from Capitol Hill.
The two-step bill punts the fight over government spending until after the holidays.
Murphy highlighted her work on maternal and infant mortality in the state, as well as climate change initiatives.
Partisan gridlock has doomed numerous other attempts to pass a bipartisan reform of the U.S. immigration system, which has not been updated in any significant way since 1996.
Earlier this month, the New Jersey senator and his wife were indicted on new charges that they conspired to act as foreign agents for Egypt.
Last week, Menendez and his wife were indicted on new charges that they conspired to act as foreign agents for Egypt.
New Jersey Sen. Robert Menendez and his wife, Nadine Menendez, have been accused by the Justice Department of conspiring to act as a foreign agent for Egypt.
Dianne Feinstein was the longest-serving woman in the U.S. Senate as well as the longest-serving senator from California.
Congress was in crisis mode Tuesday, trying to pass four short-term spending bills to keep some parts open.
Booker released a statement Tuesday morning, a day after Menendez spoke publicly about the claims against him.
Menendez has said the claims are false and he will not step down from Congress.
Two cats in two separate New York City households have tested positive for bird flu, the city health department says.
No. 6 St. John's pulled away from No. 25 Marquette on Friday night to reach the conference championship game for the first time in 25 years.
The Edmonton Oilers beat the New York Islanders 2-1 on Friday night.
In "Blood Moon," a television producer from New York City pairs with a detective in Louisiana to investigate the disappearances of teenage girls.
New York City is falling well short of Mayor Eric Adams' campaign promise to build hundreds of miles of new bike lanes, as well as bike lane benchmarks laid out in city law, a new report shows.
Two cats in two separate New York City households have tested positive for bird flu, the city health department says.
No. 6 St. John's pulled away from No. 25 Marquette on Friday night to reach the conference championship game for the first time in 25 years.
New York City is falling well short of Mayor Eric Adams' campaign promise to build hundreds of miles of new bike lanes, as well as bike lane benchmarks laid out in city law, a new report shows.
Residents in parts of Queens say neighborhood streets are being treated like a parking lot for trucks, with trash accumulating among commercial vehicles left on the roadside.
Stunning video shows a car careening through a homeowner's fence and crashing into a backyard swimming pool on Long Island.
We have a First Alert Weather Day coming our way, starting Sunday afternoon.
Gusts between 30-40 mph combined with dry fuels and low humidity levels will lead to a continued risk of wildfire development through the rest of the weekend.
A wind advisory is in effect for New York City and the surrounding area Friday due to gusts of up to 50 mph.
From flooding to downed trees, Wednesday's rain wreaked havoc on some parts of the Tri-State Area.
We're getting the green light Tuesday, but that won't be the case Wednesday.
I-80 eastbound in Wharton, New Jersey will remain closed for two more months to repair sinkhole damage, state transportation officials say.
We have a First Alert Weather Day coming our way, starting Sunday afternoon.
The funeral for Sgt. Joseph Azcona, a New Jersey police officer shot and killed in the line of duty, was held Friday in Newark.
The father of a 6-year-old child who died in Newark says he's in shock, wishing he had pushed to see his daughter more.
The March 2025 total lunar eclipse brought a "Blood Moon" overnight, but it was too cloudy to see over NYC, Long Island and N.J.
A Long Island woman is accused of performing dental work without a license, operating a practice out of her home for nearly a decade.
Stunning video shows a car careening through a homeowner's fence and crashing into a backyard swimming pool on Long Island.
A patient on Long Island is the first in New York to be cured of sickle cell anemia, doctors say.
A Long Island man was arraigned Wednesday on drugs, weapons and dogfighting charges.
The vaccination rate on Long Island should help keep the spread of measles at bay, health officials say.
The Senate on Friday passed a Republican-led stopgap measure to keep the government funded ahead of a midnight deadline.
The Department of Homeland Security said a Columbia University student who had her student visa revoked self-deported.
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul will meet with President Trump at the White House on Friday morning to discuss a controversial natural gas pipeline that would run through Upstate New York.
The Trump administration has opened a new front in its deportation efforts. Federal prosecutors have issued subpoenas to three New York City migrant shelters.
The NYPD said nearly 100 people were arrested Thursday after a group of protesters entered Trump Tower in New York City to support Mahmoud Khalil.
Two cats in two separate New York City households have tested positive for bird flu, the city health department says.
A patient on Long Island is the first in New York to be cured of sickle cell anemia, doctors say.
A 3D printer helped save the life of a New Jersey man whose skull was crumbling.
The vaccination rate on Long Island should help keep the spread of measles at bay, health officials say.
A child in Suffolk County has tested positive for measles, health officials say.
Sean "Diddy" Combs' trial for federal sex trafficking charges will begin a week later than expected, a judge in Manhattan ruled Friday.
Celebrities like Laurence Fishburne, Mark Ruffalo and Matthew Broderick were among those rallying Saturday to keep a 135-year-old church and theater space on the Upper West Side open.
Gene Hackman and Betsy Arakawa were found dead in their home last week in a gated community in Santa Fe, New Mexico.
The FIFA World Cup final will have a halftime show for the first time in history when it comes to New Jersey's MetLife Stadium in 2026.
Carl Dean, the husband of Dolly Parton, died Monday in Nashville, the singer said in a statement.
No. 6 St. John's pulled away from No. 25 Marquette on Friday night to reach the conference championship game for the first time in 25 years.
The Edmonton Oilers beat the New York Islanders 2-1 on Friday night.
Braden Schneider scored at 1:51 of overtime to give the New York Rangers a 3-2 victory over the Minnesota Wild on Thursday night.
White extended his streak of 20-point games to a career-best seven, helping the Bulls rally to win their season-high fourth in a row.
The New Jersey Devils rallied to beat the Edmonton Oilers 3-2 on Thursday night.
Residents in parts of Queens say neighborhood streets are being treated like a parking lot for trucks, with trash accumulating among commercial vehicles left on the roadside.
Hundreds of members of Borough Park's Orthodox Jewish community rallied side-by-side with neighbors from the Asian-American community Thursday to protest New York City's plans to open a homeless shelter.
The creation of the Tiffany lamp was credited to a famous craftsman, but recently the lamps' true creators were revealed – a group of artisans known as the "Tiffany Girls."
Some Bronx business owners say they they are losing business due to MTA construction hiding their storefronts and blocking nearby parking.
Advocates say nothing is stopping landowners from pricing out, evicting, or demolishing the homes of New York's estimated more than 25,000 ground lease co-op residents.
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.
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."
CBS News New York's Lonnie Quinn has your First Alert Forecast for March 14 at 11 p.m.
There's a warning for pet owners after the deadly bird flu virus infected at least two cats in New York City. CBS News New York's Derick Waller reports a specific kind of pet food could be to blame.
Madison Square Garden was electric Friday as St. John's continues their march through the Big East Tournament. CBS News New York's Lori Bordonaro was at the game and found a Johnnies fan base that is full of faith.
Video shows the moments firefighters responded to a fire at a home in Waterbury, Connecticut, where authorities say a man was held captive for 20 years.
We're learning more about the arrest of activist Mahmoud Khalil, which has sparked a week of protests in New York City and questions about constitutional rights. CBS News New York's Adi Guajardo reports.
