Fact Check Thursday: Mitt Romney And The 47 Percent
"47 percent of Americans pay no income tax," said Republican Presidential candidate Mitt Romney in a video released by Mother Jones. Was that correct?
"47 percent of Americans pay no income tax," said Republican Presidential candidate Mitt Romney in a video released by Mother Jones. Was that correct?
Was Mitt Romney accurate in the way he portrayed President Barack Obama in the early hours of the embassy attack in Egypt and the consulate attack in Libya?
Today, WCBS 880's Lynda Lopez spoke with factcheck.org's Lori Robertson, who is still in Charlotte going over last night's Democratic National Convention speeches by the President Barack Obama and Vice President Joe Biden.
Both Mitt Romney and Rep. Paul Ryan made statements about President Barack Obama. But how much truth was in them?
Today's question: Do the Republicans really want to stop all abortion, no matter the circumstance?
Although the research was complex, the goal for one Long Island teenager was simple - to help treat patients with lung cancer.
The dream of living at the Jersey shore could be a reality for more people after years of declining prices have made coastline properties more affordable.
Mark Haines, co-anchor of CNBC's morning "Squawk on the Street'' show, died unexpectedly on Tuesday evening, the network said. He was 65.
Dolan told the graduating Catholic school seniors their education prepares them for this life and the next.
A new trend has some women fighting cancer before it starts.
Discover the best wireless headphones that support spatial audio.
Jurors in former President Donald Trump's trial in New York heard testimony from a former media executive about his efforts to bury negative stories about Trump before the 2016 presidential election.
Amazon just slashed the price on the viral Ninja Creami ice cream maker. Get it now for $63 off.
Mahsa Saeidi, a four-time Emmy Award-winning journalist and licensed attorney, joined CBS News New York as an investigative reporter in March of 2024.
An incident at JFK Airport involving several planes on the same runway is under FAA investigation.
An incident at JFK Airport involving several planes on the same runway is under FAA investigation.
The NYPD says 120 people were taken into custody Monday at NYU during pro-Palestinian demonstrations.
The New York Knicks stunned fans with a come-from-behind win over the Philadelphia 76ers at Madison Square Garden.
Today will be sunny, breezy and mild with highs in the mid-60s. Then, we're tracking some rain showers late tonight.
The MTA's own assessment says there will be an uptick in pollutants in Bergen County, Bronx and Staten Island due to congestion pricing.
Today will be sunny, breezy and mild with highs in the mid-60s. Then, we're tracking some rain showers late tonight.
Yale University says it is investigating after a Jewish student reported a protester jabbed her in the eye with a Palestinian flag.
A chilly morning will give way to sunshine and mild temperatures by the afternoon. Expect highs in the low 60s.
Sunday will be the cooler half of the weekend, with more clouds over the Tri-State Area.
As morning rain showers exit Long Island, it sets up a much drier afternoon and a nice spring day overall!
Today will be sunny, breezy and mild with highs in the mid-60s. Then, we're tracking some rain showers late tonight.
The MTA's own assessment says there will be an uptick in pollutants in Bergen County, Bronx and Staten Island due to congestion pricing.
First responders raced through smoke to save dozens of dogs trapped inside a pet hotel near a fire in Fairfield, New Jersey.
The New York Jets reportedly traded quarterback Zach Wilson and a seventh-round draft pick to the Denver Broncos.
A chilly morning will give way to sunshine and mild temperatures by the afternoon. Expect highs in the low 60s.
Long Island is on the front line in the battle against climate change, and some residents there are doing what they can to fight it - including taking inspiration from nature itself.
Sunday will be the cooler half of the weekend, with more clouds over the Tri-State Area.
As morning rain showers exit Long Island, it sets up a much drier afternoon and a nice spring day overall!
A New York City company promoted "$0 cost" COVID tests, then got over 100 complaints after people were told they may owe hundreds.
The Nassau Community College campus in Uniondale is suddenly without any cafeteria, cafe or snack bar, leaving vending machines as the only option for 12,000 students.
Jurors in former President Donald Trump's trial in New York heard testimony from a former media executive about his efforts to bury negative stories about Trump before the 2016 presidential election.
The MTA's own assessment says there will be an uptick in pollutants in Bergen County, Bronx and Staten Island due to congestion pricing.
The NYPD made several arrests at a pro-Palestinian protest outside NYU's Stern School of Business in Gould Plaza.
Poor planning, low staffing and miscommunication plagued New York City's response to Tropical Storm Ophelia in 2023, according to the report.
The DOJ is threatening to sue the NYPD if the practice of parking on sidewalks and crosswalks continues.
High blood pressure, or hypertension, may increase the risk of dementia, according to a new study. Hear from a doctor for advice on lowering your risk factors.
A New York City company promoted "$0 cost" COVID tests, then got over 100 complaints after people were told they may owe hundreds.
On the eve of 4/20, Gov. Kathy Hochul unveiled a plan for law enforcement to lock up thousands of illegal marijuana shops.
Montefiore in the Bronx screened 200,000 people for social detriments of health, and found at least 20% have at least one social need.
Health officials are warning consumers not to consume Infinite Herbs basil sold at some Trader Joe's and Dierberg's stores after 12 people were sickened.
Mary J. Blige, Cher, Foreigner, A Tribe Called Quest, Kool & The Gang, Ozzy Osbourne, Dave Matthews Band and Peter Frampton have been named to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.
The classic musical, which first opened in 1966, is back on Broadway in an immersive new production titled "Cabaret at the Kit Kat Club," starring Eddie Redmayne, Gayle Rankin and Bebe Neuwirth. Leave your troubles outside!
Taylor Swift's new album, "The Tortured Poets Department," was released Friday, and Swifties in New York City came together to celebrate.
Anticipation was growing at a fever pitch before Taylor Swift's latest album, "The Tortured Poets Department," dropped at midnight EDT. But it turned out it's actually a double album.
The singers first dated in 2003 and delighted fans when they rekindled their relationship in 2023.
The New York Knicks stunned fans with a come-from-behind win over the Philadelphia 76ers at Madison Square Garden.
A Philadelphia 76ers spokesperson said the team plans to file a grievance over the officiating in the team's 104-101 loss to the New York Knicks on Monday night at Madison Square Garden.
Donte DiVincenzo's 3-pointer with 13 seconds left lifted the Knicks to a 104-101 win over 76ers on Monday.
Carolina scored 9 seconds apart in a 4-goal third period in a 5-3 victory over the Islanders in Game 2
Carlos Rodon pitched 7 stellar innings, but the Yankees still lost to the Athletics 2-0 on Monday.
From affordable housing to commercial properties, New York City developers are addressing the climate crisis in a variety of ways.
A New York City organization is taking action to clean up drug needles and syringes littering a South Bronx park.
Brooklyn Charter School in Bed-Stuy is trying to help parents with the cost of child care by expanding the school day to 12 hours.
Residents in Southern Brooklyn are concerned over MTA's proposed changes as part of the Brooklyn Bus Network Redesign.
Buzunesh Deba, who lives in the Bronx, became the default winner of the 2014 Boston Marathon in 2016 when the first-place winner was disqualified for doping, but she says she has not yet received her prize money.
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.
A crane went up in flames high above Manhattan, then partially collapsed onto the street below.
Volunteer community gardener Jule Hall is hoping to spread his green thumb across Queens. CBS 2's Elle McLogan shares his story.
The second day of witness testimony in the former president's "hush money" trial continued on Tuesday in Lower Manhattan. CBS New York's Jessica Moore reports.
CBS New York's John Elliott is calling for intermittent showers on Wednesday, with a high in the low 60s. But then things will improve dramatically on Thursday and Friday.
A plywood wall now blocks NYU's Gould Plaza after police arrested several protesters Monday, amid pro-Palestinian demonstrations sweeping campuses across the country. CBS New York's Jennifer Bisram and Mahsa Saeidi have team coverage.
Officials say on April 17 just before 5 p.m. a Swiss Air flight was moments away from takeoff when the pilot spotted four other planes crossing the same runway. CBS New York's Chris Wragge reports.