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?
Police are looking for the suspect who allegedly punched an MTA conductor on a Queens subway platform.
Jury selection is set to begin Tuesday in the trial of luxury real estate brokers Oren and Tal Alexander and their brother Alon on sex trafficking charges.
The New Jersey Devils defeated the Calgary Flames 2-1 in an overtime game on Monday night.
The New York Islanders defeated the Vancouver Canucks 4-3 on Monday night in Canada.
The New York Giants will officially introduce their new head coach John Harbaugh Tuesday at noon.
Police are looking for the suspect who allegedly punched an MTA conductor on a Queens subway platform.
Jury selection is set to begin Tuesday in the trial of luxury real estate brokers Oren and Tal Alexander and their brother Alon on sex trafficking charges.
The New York Giants will officially introduce their new head coach John Harbaugh Tuesday at noon.
Dangerously cold weather is gripping the Tri-State with little relief as the frigid temperatures continue into the weekend.
Mayor Zohran Mamdani and Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders joined striking New York City nurses on the picket line Tuesday.
Dangerously cold weather is gripping the Tri-State with little relief as the frigid temperatures continue into the weekend.
Many dangers lurk when the temperature plummets, including hypothermia, frostbite and even a heart attack.
The weekend of snow in the New York City area finally wrapped up overnight, but don't let it fool you. Temperatures are about to plummet.
Snow fell in New York City and across the Tri-State Area on Sunday morning and evening, leaving a good amount to measure in its wake.
David Grullon Jr. killed a 34-year-old Connecticut man after he fired a gun and the bullet went through the wall.
The New York Giants will officially introduce their new head coach John Harbaugh Tuesday at noon.
Dangerously cold weather is gripping the Tri-State with little relief as the frigid temperatures continue into the weekend.
Mikie Sherrill will be inaugurated on Tuesday morning in Newark, where she will become the first Democratic woman to hold New Jersey's highest office.
Many dangers lurk when the temperature plummets, including hypothermia, frostbite and even a heart attack.
Students in New Jersey will soon learn cursive in school, thanks to a law signed by Gov. Phil Murphy.
Dangerously cold weather is gripping the Tri-State with little relief as the frigid temperatures continue into the weekend.
The weekend of snow in the New York City area finally wrapped up overnight, but don't let it fool you. Temperatures are about to plummet.
Snow fell in New York City and across the Tri-State Area on Sunday morning and evening, leaving a good amount to measure in its wake.
A Long Island nurse was seen on a nanny camera hitting a non-verbal child that he was caring for, leaving bruises on the boy's body.
The first of this weekend's two rounds of snow blanketed the Tri-State Area on Saturday.
Mikie Sherrill will be inaugurated on Tuesday morning in Newark, where she will become the first Democratic woman to hold New Jersey's highest office.
New Jersey will soon have its first female Democratic governor. Mikie Sherrill will be sworn into office Tuesday, succeeding Gov. Phil Murphy.
As his standoff with America's closest allies escalates, President Trump says not getting the Nobel Peace Prize means he's no longer obligated "to think purely of Peace."
Looking overseas, there is wide opposition to the idea of taking Greenland by force.
Shimamura most recently served as the City Department of Parks and Recreation's Manhattan borough commissioner, Mamdani said.
Mayor Zohran Mamdani and Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders joined striking New York City nurses on the picket line Tuesday.
New York City's largest nurses strike is now in Week 2 and it appears negotiations toward a deal remain at a standstill.
Negotiators for major New York City hospitals and the state nurses union returned to the bargaining table as the city's largest nurses strike enters a fifth day.
Nurses continue to hold the picket line as the largest nurses' strike in New York City history is on its third day with no end in sight.
Nurses say health care benefits and workplace safety are their main reasons for striking, and are refusing to go back to work until their demands are met.
Kianna Underwood, a former Nickelodeon child actress, was identified as the woman killed in a hit-and-run in Brooklyn.
John Forté, the Grammy-nominated musician known for his work with the Fugees, was found dead in his home in Massachusetts.
The 2026 Golden Globes honored the standouts in both film and television from last year. See the full list of winners and nominees.
Here is everything you need to know about how to watch and stream the 2026 Golden Globes.
Bob Weir wrote or co-wrote and sang lead vocals on Grateful Dead classics including "Sugar Magnolia," "One More Saturday Night" and "Mexicali Blues."
The New Jersey Devils defeated the Calgary Flames 2-1 in an overtime game on Monday night.
The New York Islanders defeated the Vancouver Canucks 4-3 on Monday night in Canada.
The New York Giants will officially introduce their new head coach John Harbaugh Tuesday at noon.
Alex Killorn broke a second-period tie, rugged newcomer Jeffrey Viel scored his first goal of the season and the Anaheim Ducks beat the New York Rangers 5-3 on Monday night.
Dillon Brooks scored 27 points, Devin Booker had 23 and the Suns beat the Nets 126-117 on Monday night.
Puppet shows, peaceful protests and acts of service helped families reflect on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy through a child's perspective.
Nearly 100 tenants from three different buildings managed by A&E Real Estate on the Upper West Side rallied on Monday.
A group in Queens has banded together to revive landlines and give their children a simpler way to socialize.
A city-approved plan to rezone a stretch of Atlantic Avenue is expected to bring thousands of new apartments to Brooklyn, but tenant advocates say the deal falls short for lower-income residents and could accelerate displacement.
A three-year pilot run by the Brooklyn Justice Initiative and the Mayor's Office of Criminal Justice aims to improve court compliance and reduce recidivism by meeting participants where they live.
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.
Political Analyst Trip Yang discusses some of Mikie Sherrill's campaign promises as she is set to be sworn in on Tuesday.
Luxury real estate brokers Oren and Tal Alexander and their brother Alon are accused of using their wealth and influence to rape and sexually abuse dozens of women from 2002-2021.
You can help decide the first book for Club Calvi for 2026. The choices are "The Unwritten Rules of Magic" by Harper Ross, "Just Watch Me" by Lior Torenberg, and "A Beast Slinks Towards Beijing" by Alice Evelyn Yang.
New York officers are asking for the public's help in identifying a person who allegedly punched an MTA employee in the face on Sunday afternoon.
It's week two of the New York City nurses strike, with no end in sight. Mayor Zohran Mamdani and Sen. Bernie Sanders are expected to join nurses on the picket line Tuesday. CBS News New York's Aziza Shuler reports.
