In Cornell investigation, Gov. Hochul says AG James will find out "how was this woman denied justice"
Gov. Kathy Hochul has tapped New York Attorney General Letitia James as special prosecutor in the Cornell University alleged rape case.
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Gov. Kathy Hochul has tapped New York Attorney General Letitia James as special prosecutor in the Cornell University alleged rape case.
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul on Friday removed the district attorney handling the Cornell gang rape case and appointed New York Attorney General Letitia James as a special prosecutor. CBS News' Tom Hanson and Caroline Polisi have the latest.
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul removed the district attorney who was managing the Cornell University rape case and appointed state Attorney General Letitia James to handle an independent investigation going forward. CBS News' Anna Schecter has more details.
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul addressed the Cornell University gang rape allegations and said state Attorney General Letitia James will investigate the claims. Hochul also said the case is exposing a gap in state laws surrounding intoxication and consent. CBS News' Tom Hanson has more.
According to a Cornell police transcript, Jane Doe said, "I can say with 100% confidence I was raped," three weeks after the alleged incident. The Tompkins County District Attorney now says the rape claim never crossed his desk. Tom Hanson reports.
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul told "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" that she reversed her position on data centers because "the state has to lead," signing an executive order that banned large-scale data centers for one year to further study the impacts.
New York has become the first state in the U.S. to impose a moratorium on the construction of massive AI data centers. The pause takes effect immediately and halts the construction of new data centers for up to a year. Paris Marx, a technology podcast host, joins CBS News to discuss.
Building new data centers in New York will be paused for a year in order to allow state officials to establish guidelines protecting residents and the environment, Gov. Kathy Hochul said.
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul imposed a year-long moratorium on "hyperscale" AI data centers, halting construction as the state investigates the wider economic and environmental impacts. Shanelle Kaul explains more.
Hundreds of free World Cup tickets will be given to working families with kids, first responders and military families in the New York City area.
While the LIRR work stoppage has caused a mess for people heading to weekend events, the real concern is Monday morning's commute.
The work stoppage, the LIRR's first since 1994, went into effect after the MTA and five unions representing 3,500 workers failed to reach a deal on a new four-year contract.
Former FBI Director James Comey released a statement on Tuesday after his second federal indictment, saying in part, "I'm still innocent, I'm still not afraid." Democratic strategist Zac Petkanas and former New York City Republican mayoral candidate Curtis Sliwa join "The Takeout" to discuss.
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy and New York officials gave an update Monday on the deadly runway collision between a passenger jet and a fire truck at LaGuardia Airport.
This week on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," the president's mission to shrink the federal workforce intensifies, and his foreign policy dealmaking reaches a critical juncture. We'll speak with President Trump's Middle East envoy Steve Witkoff, Gov. Kathy Hochul of New York and more.
Thursday marks exactly one week since Zohran Mamdani was sworn in as New York City's mayor. Jason Beeferman, New York state politics reporter for Politico, joins CBS News to dive into Mamdani's first days in office.
Republican Rep. Elise Stefanik's decision to drop out came after President Trump signaled he would not make an endorsement in the race at this stage.
Republican Rep. Elise Stefanik says she is suspending her campaign for governor of New York and will not seek reelection to Congress.
Blakeman, the two-term Nassau County executive, formally launched his 2026 campaign for governor of New York early Tuesday morning.
Rep. Elise Stefanik announced she is running for governor of New York, potentially challenging Gov. Kathy Hochul in the 2026 election.
Republican Rep. Elise Stefanik of New York has announced her bid for governor in what could be one of the tightest and most expensive races of the 2026 election cycle. Political strategists Jonathan Kott and Lance Trover join "The Takeout" with analysis.
Republican Congresswoman Elise Stefanik says she will run for governor of New York next year, challenging Democrat incumbent Kathy Hochul. CBS News' Fin Gómez has more.
Rep. Elise Stefanik of New York has been hinting at the possibility of running against Gov. Kathy Hochul in 2026.
Republicans' proposed redistricting in Texas is drawing backlash in some blue states. CBS News correspondent Nidia Cavazos has the details.
Rep. Mike Lawler says he will run for reelection in New York's 17th Congressional District in the 2026 midterms, forgoing a bid for governor.