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Lawmakers would also face limited restrictions — for the first time — on how much they can make from other jobs.
Courtney Bryan, director of the national nonprofit Center for Court Innovation, describes the reasons behind the criminal case backlog, how the Center's pilot project helped reduce the backlog in Brooklyn, and how her team will be working with New York Gov. Kathy Hochul to try to ease the crisis.
New York Governor Kathy Hochul shares her frustration with the criminal court backlog, the forces that created this crisis, and her two-year plan to address it.
Former New York Lt. Gov. Brian Benjamin now only faces records falsification charges.
Gov. Kathy Hochul fended off a strong challenge from Republican Rep. Lee Zeldin, whose campaign stressed concerns about crime.
The New York gubernatorial race is closer than anyone initially anticipated. Republican Congressman Lee Zeldin saw a late surge in voter support in the historically blue state. He is challenging Democratic incumbent Governor Kathy Hochul for her seat. Marcia Kramer, chief political correspondent for CBS News New York, joined CBS News to discuss the race.
New York City Mayor Eric Adams joined CBS News to discuss how the city is commemorating the 10-year anniversary of Superstorm Sandy, his plans to combat rising crime in the subway system and the ongoing migrant crisis.
Candidates in multiple states faced off in Tuesday night debates, just two weeks ahead of the midterm elections, and things got heated in Pennsylvania, Michigan and New York. CBS News chief election and campaign correspondent Robert Costa reports on the Pennsylvania Senate debate, and then Sean Sullivan, deputy politics editor for campaigns at The Washington Post, joins CBS News to discuss.
Zeldin accused Hochul of focusing on Trump to distract from her administration's record on crime.
The GOP candidate for governor and his wife were not home at the time.
New York Governor Kathy Hochul declared a state of emergency after a case of polio was confirmed over the summer and traces of the virus were detected in wastewater in several counties, indicating wider spread. CBS News' Lilia Luciano has more.
Fans of Lea Michele will have to wait a little more to see her singing in "Funny Girl" on Broadway.
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul says the state is stepping up its polio-fighting efforts after the virus was detected in the wastewater of Nassau County on Long Island.
This week on "Face the Nation," COVID-19 pushes hospitals in some states to the brink, and overseas, the Taliban offensive in Afghanistan enters a perilous new phase.
New York state will enforce new gun laws starting Sept. 1, which include designating Times Square as a gun-free zone. CBS News' Michael George and Tanya Rivero speak with New York City Council member Erik Bottcher about what will change under the new regulations, and what more can be done.
After a contentious redistricting process, New York is left with new congressional maps that leave some incumbents vying for the same seat. Michael Benny, an anchor at WTVH, speaks with Scott MacFarlane on "Red and Blue" about the Aug. 23 primary.
Speaking after Saturday's mass shooting at a supermarket in Buffalo that killed 10 people, New York Governor Kathy Hochul denounced the attack as "white supremacist terrorism" and vowed to take on social media companies for providing a platform for hate. Watch her remarks.
New York Governor Andrew Cuomo announced plans to resign, effective in 14 days, following allegations of sexual harassment and an impeachment investigation. Lieutenant Governor Kathy Hochul will replace him, becoming the state's first female governor. Alyssa Katz, deputy editor of The City, and Anna Gronewald, co-author of Politico's New York Playbook, join CBSN's "Red & Blue" host Elaine Quijano to discuss the fallout.
The New York State Assembly met Monday to discuss the impeachment investigation into Governor Andrew Cuomo. It comes as the Democrat's top aide resigned following the state attorney general's report saying that he sexually harassed at least 11 women. Clifford Michel, a reporter for The City, joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" host Elaine Quijano to discuss.
New York Governor Kathy Hochul was sworn in Tuesday following the resignation of Andrew Cuomo over sexual harassment allegations. Alyssa Katz, deputy editor of The City, joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" anchor Elaine Quijano with more on how Hochul is planning to tackle the COVID-19 pandemic as well as her pledge to change the culture in Albany.
A man brandishing a sharp object who attacked U.S. Rep. Lee Zeldin as the Republican candidate for New York governor delivered a speech in western New York has been charged with attempted assault.
A new law is the first of its kind in the nation, but local officials question whether it's even constitutional.
Former New York Governor George Pataki is spearheading several relief initiatives in response to the catastrophic damage Ukraine has sustained since the Russian invasion began in February. He joins CBS News to discuss his recent trip to Ukraine, his foundation's efforts to provide aid, and his thoughts on the current state of politics here in the U.S.
New York's legislature has approved a sweeping overhaul of the state's handgun licensing rules, seeking to preserve some limits after the Supreme Court said people have a right to carry a handgun for personal protection.