Mobile voting? Entrepreneur bets millions on future of U.S. elections
Bradley Tusk says mobile voting would combat low voter turnout that has been blamed for putting candidates with fringe ideas into office.
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Bradley Tusk says mobile voting would combat low voter turnout that has been blamed for putting candidates with fringe ideas into office.
A wealthy New York venture capitalist and bookstore owner is betting big on the future of voting, spending millions of his own fortune to develop a safe way to cast a ballot from a smartphone. CBS News New York's Jessica Moore sat down with Bradley Tusk, who's on a mission to combat low voter turnout that has been blamed for putting candidates with fringe ideas into office.
Here's where, when and how you can cast your ballot in person early in New Jersey, with key races including the governor's race on the ballot.
President Trump says he plans to sign an executive order "to end mail-in ballots, because they're corrupt." Here's what to know about his claims.
Dr. Matthew Hale, Associate Professor of Political Science at Seton Hall University joins CBS New York to discuss the election results.
Kristoffer Shields, professor and director, Eagleton Center on the American Governor joins CBS New York to preview the gubernatorial primary election that's June 10.
Nick Reisman, reporter at Politico joins CBS New York to recap the first New York City mayoral debate.
Pete Rose and "Shoeless" Joe Jackson are now both eligible for baseball's Hall of Fame after their careers were tarnished by sports gambling scandals.
The city law would have given more than an estimated 800,000 people the opportunity to vote in local elections such as mayor, public advocate, borough president and City Council. CBS News New York's Jenna DeAngelis reports.
Forty-seven states and the District of Columbia allow voters to track the status of their ballot. Find out how to check yours.
Without a federal law ensuring workers can take time off to vote, some states have stepped up with Election Day voting leave laws.
Ally Bonino, "Suffs" actor joins CBS New York to discuss the musical's Broadway run and why its message of voting is so important today.
Election Day is less than a week away, and while many people have been voting early, safety at polling locations is a top priority of the NYPD. This especially as rhetoric around the election continues to prove divisive. Law Enforcement Expert Richard Esposito discusses the NYPD'S strategy
Early voting starts Oct. 26 in both New York and New Jersey for the 2024 presidential election. CBS News New York's John Dias reports.
How to register to vote and check your voter registration status for the 2024 election in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut.
Early voting started Monday in Connecticut. Here's what to know about when polls open and where to vote.
When it comes to reaching every vote, how are campaigns adapting to reach young people? CBS News New York's Natalie Duddridge spoke to young voters and Gen Z political strategists to find out.
Just weeks before the presidential election, new rules are going into effect in some states that can jeopardize people's right to vote, from challenges to voter registrations, to limits on when and how ballots may be cast.
Richard Bell, Voting Rights Advocate and NYC Trial Attorney joins CBS New York to discuss what voters need to know when registering to vote.
New York's highest court has ruled that all registered voters will be allowed to vote by mail in the upcoming elections.
The state's highest court rules New Yorkers can vote by mail in the upcoming elections. CBS News New York's Ali Bauman spoke with lawmakers on both sides of the aisle about the impact for voters.
All New Yorkers will be allowed to vote by mail in upcoming elections.
New York held its Democratic primary elections Tuesday. Voters cast their ballots in some key races, including one between Rep. Jamaal Bowman and Westchester County Executive George Latimer.
Early voting for the New York State Primary Election kicked off Saturday morning and runs through June 23. Candidates running for local, state and federal office are all vying for a chance to be on November's General Election ballot.
Former President Trump was convicted of 34 felony counts in New York. Can he still vote in the presidential election?
A man is now in custody in Florida in connection to the 1997 murder of Tanya Denise Jackson on Long Island.
An apartment building fire in Jersey City, New Jersey, displaced about 30 people Friday, sending them out into frigid temperatures.
A Peekskill police officer is under investigation after video shows him kicking and cursing at a suspect on the ground.
A New York City woman was unlawfully held by ICE for nearly two weeks after being detained at LaGuardia Airport before Thanksgiving, a judge ruled.
Frank Gehry was known for designing the Guggenheim Museum Bilbao in Spain and the Walt Disney Concert Hall in Los Angeles.
A man is now in custody in Florida in connection to the 1997 murder of Tanya Denise Jackson on Long Island.
A Peekskill police officer is under investigation after video shows him kicking and cursing at a suspect on the ground.
A New York City woman was unlawfully held by ICE for nearly two weeks after being detained at LaGuardia Airport before Thanksgiving, a judge ruled.
Nassau County Police charged Vito D'Ambrosio, of Seaford, with murdering his parents at A&A Italian Deli and Pizza in Bethpage.
Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani's transition fundraising effort is paying off.
If you're heading out, brace yourself — it's the coldest day of the season so far.
CBS News New York has learned Jed Parkington, who died by suicide during a standoff with law enforcement on Tuesday, was fascinated with Nazi Germany.
"Driven Into Debt," CBS News New York's latest investigative series, has uncovered a simple truth -- unpaid tolls can quietly spiral into crushing debt.
First Alert Weather Days have been declared in the NYC area as the arctic chill could bring record low temperatures.
A decomposed body and pipe bombs were found inside a Stamford, Connecticut, home after a shootout between the homeowner and police officers Tuesday, officials say.
An apartment building fire in Jersey City, New Jersey, displaced about 30 people Friday, sending them out into frigid temperatures.
A judge ruled Menendez, the former U.S. Senator, is no longer eligible for public employment after a bribery conviction.
If you're heading out, brace yourself — it's the coldest day of the season so far.
"Driven Into Debt," CBS News New York's latest investigative series, has uncovered a simple truth -- unpaid tolls can quietly spiral into crushing debt.
First Alert Weather Days have been declared in the NYC area as the arctic chill could bring record low temperatures.
A man is now in custody in Florida in connection to the 1997 murder of Tanya Denise Jackson on Long Island.
Nassau County Police charged Vito D'Ambrosio, of Seaford, with murdering his parents at A&A Italian Deli and Pizza in Bethpage.
If you're heading out, brace yourself — it's the coldest day of the season so far.
"Driven Into Debt," CBS News New York's latest investigative series, has uncovered a simple truth -- unpaid tolls can quietly spiral into crushing debt.
Two people were killed in a stabbing in Bethpage on Long Island, Nassau County police said.
A judge ruled Menendez, the former U.S. Senator, is no longer eligible for public employment after a bribery conviction.
Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani's transition fundraising effort is paying off.
The principal of a Brooklyn middle school created controversy this week by turning down the opportunity to have a Holocaust survivor speak to students.
New York City Mayor Eric Adams issued executive orders Thursday designed to protect Israel and appeal to the Jewish community.
Federal prosecutors on Thursday presented an indictment of New York Attorney General Letitia James to a grand jury in Norfolk, Virginia.
In New York alone, there have already been more than 17,000 flu cases and nearly 1,000 hospitalizations, and doctors anticipate it's only going to get worse as more people gather for the holidays.
Colette Smith of the Bronx was diagnosed with lung cancer, despite never smoking. Her survival story is central to her push for early detection.
Some New Yorkers want the mayor-elect to appoint a new "rat czar" when he takes office after an uptick in rat sightings.
Gio's Law would establish a $25 million grant program to equip law enforcement nationwide with EpiPens and train officers how to use them.
A blood drive was held in Harlem on Wednesday as the New York Blood Center reports a dip in its blood supply.
Frank Gehry was known for designing the Guggenheim Museum Bilbao in Spain and the Walt Disney Concert Hall in Los Angeles.
Netflix on Friday said it will acquire Warner Bros., including its film and television studios, HBO Max and HBO.
Stoppard was often hailed as the greatest British playwright of his generation.
The Brooklyn Nutcracker returns to Downtown Brooklyn with diverse cultural influences, community outreach, and a fresh take on Tchaikovsky's iconic score.
"Everybody Loves Raymond" is getting the spotlight at the Long Island Music and Entertainment Hall of Fame.
The 2026 Men's World Cup will be held across the United States, Canada and Mexico next summer.
The New York Rangers won for the league-leading 12th time on the road, beating the Ottawa Senators 4-2 on Thursday night.
The New York Islanders defeated the NHL-leading Colorado Avalanche 6-3 on Thursday night.
The Utah Jazz used a huge fourth quarter to beat the Brooklyn Nets 123-110 on Thursday night.
Doc Rivers said there have been no talks between team officials and Giannis Antetokounmpo regarding the two-time NBA MVP's potential exit from Milwaukee.
Neighbors in Brooklyn's Victorian Flatbush are expressing frustration after the city designated only part of their area as a historic district.
Brooklyn's Prospect Park is getting financing for a long-term project to battle the impacts of climate change, city leaders say.
The Brooklyn Conservatory of Music plans a 12,000-square-foot campus at One Prospect Park West, aiming to serve thousands more with music therapy and education programs.
Some residents at NYCHA's Eastchester Gardens in the Bronx say they've been shivering on and off all week.
The Brooklyn Nutcracker returns to Downtown Brooklyn with diverse cultural influences, community outreach, and a fresh take on Tchaikovsky's iconic score.
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.
Former New Jersey Sen. Bob Menendez has been permanently banned from holding any public office in the state.
Department of Education Secretary Linda McMahon faced protesters during a visit to a New Jersey middle school Friday.
A man is now in custody in Florida in connection to the 1997 murder of Tanya Denise Jackson on Long Island.
The officer is seen using a stun gun on the suspect and kicking him after responding to a complaint at Riverfront Green Park. CBS News New York's Tony Aiello reports.
Lonnie Quinn has the Tri-State Area's updated Friday evening First Alert Forecast on CBS News New York.
