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Sen. Schumer And Rep. Ocasio-Cortez: FEMA To Reimburse COVID Funeral Costs To Families With Financial Need
Sen. Chuck Schumer and Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez are spreading the word to help families who lost loved ones to the coronavirus.
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Sen. Chuck Schumer and Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez are spreading the word to help families who lost loved ones to the coronavirus.
The remembered terror of the day made Ocasio-Cortez get emotional as she spoke during an Instagram live video,
The FBI says 34-year-old Garret Miller, of Texas, tweeted, "Assassinate AOC."
As a way to bridge the widening education gap, organizers have paired up 120 students with volunteer tutors for free weekly homework support.
She says New York City has only about a 50% return rate on Census forms and that could have big consequences.
The Port Authority is asking the federal government for $2 billion to build an AirTrain that will connect Midtown NYC to La Guardia Airport.
"This issue is not about one incident. It is cultural," said Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y. She called it a culture "of accepting a violence and violent language against women, an entire structure of power that supports that."
In a series of tweets, Ocasio-Cortez rejected Yoho's remarks, saying he hadn't mentioned her name or specified what he was apologizing for.
The final tally for New York's Congressional primaries may not be known for weeks, but one thing is certain: there will be a sea change in the delegation's priorities.
We are still awaiting results in several other races.
It has been a contentious primary battle in New York's 14th Congressional District, as freshman Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez looks to win her party's nomination.
Protesters argue the proposal could lead to some riders being unfairly targeted and the money should be spent on improving service instead.
Gov. Andrew Cuomo has called for the hiring to crack down on fare beaters and improve public safety.
2020 presidential candidate Bernie Sanders held a rally in Queens Saturday, getting the support of Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez.
President Trump is doubling down despite criticism for claiming Democrats are disloyal to Israel and lashing out against the so-called "Squad" of congress members, including Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez.
The U.S. Attorney's Office in Cleveland says 41-year-old Timothy Ireland of Toledo was charged Friday with making interstate threats.
The House of Representatives voted this week to approve a non-binding resolution that opposes the boycott movement against Israel.
Gretna Police Officer Charlie Rispoli, a 14-year veteran, called the former bartender a "vile idiot" who "needs a round… and I don't mean the kind that she used to serve."
According to NYU research, cities with more of a certain kind of racist tweets reported more actual hate crimes related to race, ethnicity, and national origin.
Congresswomen Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Ilhan Omar, Ayanna Pressley and Rashida Tlaib sit down with Gayle King on "CBS This Morning."
During a cabinet meeting, President Donald Trump continued to defend his remarks, saying if the congresswomen decide to leave the U.S. they can go "wherever they want."
President Trump said on Twitter Sunday that "'Progressive' Democratic Congresswomen" should "go back" to their countries — even though three of the four lawmakers he was seemingly referring to were born in the U.S. and all are American citizens.
Queens Democrats pick a district attorney candidate tomorrow in a race that's taken on national significance.
The post by Ocasio-Cortez likening the Mexican border crisis to concentration camps triggered an avalanche of criticism on both sides of the political aisle.
Sources tell CBS2 the 24-year-old suspect entered the building on 37th Avenue in Jackson Heights around 4:40 p.m. and was discharging a fire extinguisher when officers arrived.
NYC's 4th of July fireworks show is back over the Hudson River for 2024. See what time it starts tonight, how long it lasts and the best viewing spots in New York and New Jersey.
The New York City Police Department is cracking down on illegal fireworks, and CBS New York's Derick Waller joined officers for an exclusive ride-along.
Andrew Abbott took a two-hit shutout into the seventh inning and reliever Fernando Cruz got Aaron Judge to ground into a pivotal double play, pitching the Cincinnati Reds past the struggling New York Yankees 3-2.
James Wood singled home the go-ahead run in his third major league game, Luis García Jr. hit two homers and the Washington Nationals rallied to beat the New York Mets 7-5 on Wednesday night.
Rookie Alonso Martínez scored a goal in each half and Matt Freese had three saves to lead New York City FC to a 2-0 victory over CF Montreal.
NYC's 4th of July fireworks show is back over the Hudson River for 2024. See what time it starts tonight, how long it lasts and the best viewing spots in New York and New Jersey.
The New York City Police Department is cracking down on illegal fireworks, and CBS New York's Derick Waller joined officers for an exclusive ride-along.
The Long Island Rail Road has been running more service than ever, but it has also been dealing with more delays, a new report shows.
New York City is getting ready for its iconic 4th of July celebration, the largest in the nation. Mayor Eric Adams said he's excited, and "there are no credible threats to our city."
The NYPD said Wednesday that Jermaine Longmire, 43, was arrested in the attack on a 21-year-old woman in Central Park on June 24.
Connecticut had several new laws start on July 1, 2024, including the school age cut-off and surveillance cameras meant to catch drivers who blow by buses.
Severe thunderstorms swept through New York, New Jersey and Connecticut on Sunday, with the chance of an isolated tornado. See the latest weather maps and live radar.
A tractor-trailer accident on I-95 in Greenwich, CT had southbound lanes backed up for the morning commute.
Severe thunderstorms moved through New York and New Jersey on Wednesday evening, causing widespread power outages and other damage.
U.S. News & World Report released its 2024 college rankings Tuesday, and some Tri-State Area schools ranked among the best in the world.
NYC's 4th of July fireworks show is back over the Hudson River for 2024. See what time it starts tonight, how long it lasts and the best viewing spots in New York and New Jersey.
The 4th of July holiday travel rush is here, bringing heavy traffic on the roads, air traffic control shortages at the airport, plus the potential for thunderstorms.
The Macy's 4th of July Fireworks is returning to the Hudson River this year. It is expected to make for big business on the New Jersey side of the river, too.
Flights at Newark Airport had to be slowed Monday evening and Tuesday because of an air traffic controller shortage, according to the FAA.
With NJ Transit's fare hike kicking in on Monday, some riders are considering alternate ways of getting around.
The Long Island Rail Road has been running more service than ever, but it has also been dealing with more delays, a new report shows.
The 4th of July fireworks can make dogs and other pets anxious and afraid, so we have some expert advice on how to keep them calm.
Steven Schwally, the man accused of being intoxicated when he crashed into a nail salon on Long Island, killing four, appeared in court Monday.
Severe thunderstorms swept through New York, New Jersey and Connecticut on Sunday, with the chance of an isolated tornado. See the latest weather maps and live radar.
Long Island police said Steven Schwally, 64, was drunk and speeding when he crashed an SUV into a nail salon Friday, killing an off-duty NYPD officer and three other people.
Jurors are expected to have the case by the end of next week.
"Let me say this as clearly as I possibly can and as simply and straightforward as I can: I am running. I'm the nominee of the Democratic Party. No one's pushing me out," the president told campaign staffers.
The Boys & Girls Club of Harlem was not approved for replacement funding for a lapsed state after-school budget.
Westchester County inspectors are working to make sure watery gas does not get into your vehicles.
Acknowledging Times Square needs to be cleaned up, Mayor Adams unveiled the Midtown Community Improvement Coalition on Tuesday.
FDA approval of the new Alzheimer's treatment, which will be branded as Kisunla, follows years of setbacks.
The New York City Virus Hunters are getting their hands dirty to find out which little birdies might be carrying a deadly disease in Central Park.
"We can serve payers very effectively from the footprint that remains," CEO Tim Wentworth says of the coming Walgreens closures.
The advisory issued by Dr. Vivek Murthy came as the U.S. grappled with another summer weekend marked by deadly mass shootings.
One bill being fast-tracked would make abortions free in New Jersey by eliminating co-pays.
Ann Wilson, lead singer of rock band Heart, says she has cancer.
Spike Lee's "Do the Right Thing" celebrated its 35th birthday Sunday with a block party on Do The Right Thing Way in Bed-Stuy, Brooklyn.
Usher accepted the lifetime achievement award at the 2024 BET Awards, and Will Smith debuted a single as he continued his comeback from slapping Chris Rock at the Oscars two years ago.
His recently uncovered photographs, long thought lost, are the basis of the former Beatle's book, "1964: Eyes of the Storm," and an exhibition currently at the Brooklyn Museum.
From the moment she first began appearing at the side of John F. Kennedy Jr., Carolyn Bessette became one of the most photographed women in the world. Her personal style continues to have an impact 25 years following her death.
Andrew Abbott took a two-hit shutout into the seventh inning and reliever Fernando Cruz got Aaron Judge to ground into a pivotal double play, pitching the Cincinnati Reds past the struggling New York Yankees 3-2.
James Wood singled home the go-ahead run in his third major league game, Luis García Jr. hit two homers and the Washington Nationals rallied to beat the New York Mets 7-5 on Wednesday night.
Rookie Alonso Martínez scored a goal in each half and Matt Freese had three saves to lead New York City FC to a 2-0 victory over CF Montreal.
The Yankees' 5-4 defeat on Tuesday marked their 11th loss in their last 15 games.
The Mets erupted for five runs in the 10th inning on their way to a 7-2 win over the Nationals on Tuesday.
The Boys & Girls Club of Harlem was not approved for replacement funding for a lapsed state after-school budget.
A nonprofit recycling center in Brooklyn says it has seen a sharp increase in people who collect cans and bottles to make a living.
Queens residents who lost their homes in an apartment building fire six months ago say they are again searching for somewhere to live as their temporary housing agreements expire.
The New York City Virus Hunters are getting their hands dirty to find out which little birdies might be carrying a deadly disease in Central Park.
Lillian Wong of Queens is trying to solve the mystery of money being withdrawn from her dead son's bank account.
Tens of thousands of people flooded Manhattan streets on June 2, 2024 for the 60th annual Israel Day on Fifth Parade.
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.
CBS New York's Lonnie Quinn has your First Alert Forecast for July 3 at 11 p.m.
In a CBS New York exclusive, reporter Derick Waller rides along with the NYPD as they crack down on illegal fireworks.
Hurricane Beryl is hammering Jamaica, where officials have declared a disaster zone and enacted a curfew. CBS New York's Alecia Reid has more from people on the island, including her own family who is there on vacation.
A cyclist in Queens is critically hurt after police say he was mowed down by a driver trying to get away from officers Wednesday. CBS New York's Naveen Dhaliwal reports.
There will be a large police presence Thursday as fireworks light up the sky for the Fourth of July. CBS New York's Jenna DeAngelis reports.