The Point: Rep. Mike Lawler on asylum seekers, government shutdown and more
Rep. Mike Lawler is a freshman congressman with a lot on his plate. He spoke with Marcia Kramer about the possibility of a government shutdown and much more.
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Rep. Mike Lawler is a freshman congressman with a lot on his plate. He spoke with Marcia Kramer about the possibility of a government shutdown and much more.
Andrew Yang has run for president and mayor of New York City, and he founded the Forward Party, which he hopes will change American politics as we currently know it.
In a conversation only on CBS News New York, Yang said President Biden should aside and allow Democrats to have a primary for the 2024 nomination, and that Donald Trump "would be a disaster" if elected again.
Andrew Yang has run for president and mayor of New York City, and he founded a third political party that hopes to change American politics as we currently know it. Watch Yang's appearance on "The Point with Marcia Kramer."
Since none of the Democratic candidates got more than 50% in the new ranked choice voting system, we'll have to wait a few weeks for the official results.
The actual results of the primary won't be known until the week of July 12 when all absentee and affidavit ballots are counted and all rounds of ranked choice are complete.
Ranked choice voting is being rolled out for the first time in a citywide election, allowing people to rank their top choices, instead of picking just one.
With early voting over, candidates only have hours left to make their final pitch.
Candidates in New York City's mayoral primary and other offices up for grabs may have to wait weeks to know the final results.
They're not only making joint campaign speeches and campaign stops but also sending out joint campaign literature.
There are five days left on the Democratic mayoral primary countdown clock, and for many of the leading candidates, it meant harnessing star power to help them make their cases.
On Monday, the two traded jabs, another sign that the entire campaign has taken a turn to the dark side.
As New Yorkers begin casting votes Saturday in one of the most important mayoral elections in decades, the candidates skirmished Friday over crime and whether cops should carry guns.
Top Democratic contenders in the race to become New York City's next mayor face-off in a debate moderated by CBS2's Maurice DuBois and Marcia Kramer.
Mayoral candidate Eric Adams will participate in Thursday night's CBS2's leading contenders debate after all.
Adams allowed reporters inside a Brooklyn apartment he owns in an attempt to say he lives there, after questions were raised about whether he really spends his time in Fort Lee, New Jersey.
His opponents charge it's because he doesn't want to answer tough questions. However, Adams said there is a more important place he needs to be.
The first in-person debate of the Democratic mayoral primary was filled with cross talk and insults.
The race for City Hall has taken an eyebrow-raising twist. The teachers' union has embarked on a stunning strategy to derail the campaigns of the two front-runners.
With just three weeks before voters go to the polls to pick Democratic and Republican candidates for mayor, the men and women seeking the top jobs are throwing punches and launching broadsides.
The gloves are off after a new poll in the Democratic mayoral primary has turned the race into a tight contest for three candidates at the top.
When Andrew Yang arrived at a Brooklyn campaign stop to tout a plan to diversify the NYPD, he wasn't expecting to be confronted by a local resident determined to highlight Yang's voting record.
The Democratic mayoral primary is just under six weeks away, and there are deep divisions among the contenders about whether to cut the NYPD budget. The question is generating the most heat.
CBS2 is holding in-depth conversations with the 2021 New York City mayoral candidates. We are asking each of them the same questions, so you can compare.
In a tweet, Yang's wife Evelyn said he is "doing well" and on medication.
Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge was a unanimous pick to win his second American League Most Valuable Player Award in three seasons on Thursday.
A Woodbridge, New Jersey homeowner was arrested Thursday after investigators say he started a fire that damaged six homes, including his own.
The defense in the trial of Daniel Penny called an expert witness – a forensic pathologist – to the stand Thursday.
A plan to regionalize some public school services in New York state has set off alarm bells among many parents and educators on Long Island.
The Justice Department says it found a pattern of misconduct and civil rights violations by the Trenton Police Department.
Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge was a unanimous pick to win his second American League Most Valuable Player Award in three seasons on Thursday.
The defense in the trial of Daniel Penny called an expert witness – a forensic pathologist – to the stand Thursday.
A plan to regionalize some public school services in New York state has set off alarm bells among many parents and educators on Long Island.
A lawsuit was announced Thursday, accusing Fordham University of turning a blind eye to the sexual abuse of minors in the 1970s.
The new soccer stadium across from Citi Field will be called Etihad Park, NYCFC and the United Arab Emirates airline announced.
Jodi Rell, who became Connecticut's second female governor when John Rowland resigned in a corruption scandal, has died at 78.
The weather is shifting and bringing much-needed rain to the Tri-State Area. There may even be snow in parts of New York.
It looks like the Tri-State Area will get a substantial soaking of rain later this week, something it definitely needs due to the risk of wildfires.
The risk of wildfire development will remain elevated across the Tri-State Area through the next several days.
A Red Flag Warning is in effect today across the entire Tri-State Area until 6 p.m.
A Woodbridge, New Jersey homeowner was arrested Thursday after investigators say he started a fire that damaged six homes, including his own.
The Justice Department says it found a pattern of misconduct and civil rights violations by the Trenton Police Department.
Burn bans in New Jersey have been lifted after significant rainfall in the state.
A crane accident in Montville, New Jersey turned a routine tree trimming job into a chaotic mess when the machine fell onto a house.
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy updated commuters Wednesday on what's being done to correct issues on the rails.
A plan to regionalize some public school services in New York state has set off alarm bells among many parents and educators on Long Island.
The iconic Stella Ristorante in Floral Park, Long Island will close on Dec. 31 after 64 years in business.
The weather is shifting and bringing much-needed rain to the Tri-State Area. There may even be snow in parts of New York.
Dozens of Suffolk County homeowners are shocked after they say FEMA denied their requests for aid after storms caused devastating damage in August.
Leaders in Nassau and Suffolk counties rolled out a strategy Monday to try and stop congestion pricing.
A plan to regionalize some public school services in New York state has set off alarm bells among many parents and educators on Long Island.
President-elect Donald Trump announced Gaetz as his nominee to be attorney general last week.
Jodi Rell, who became Connecticut's second female governor when John Rowland resigned in a corruption scandal, has died at 78.
New York City special education students are not getting the services they were promised, according to the United Federation of Teachers.
Jessica Tisch, the head of the Department of Sanitation, was appointed New York City's new police commissioner on Wednesday.
Lattes and other espresso-based drinks may not be available at some McDonald's restaurants due to a glitch with coffee machines.
The packaging label omitted a key ingredient, prompting a Food and Drug Administration recall.
The manufacturer of tumblers sold at Wawa stores says it has received four reports of cuts from the product's metal drinking straws.
Decision to cut topping comes as officials work to confirm source of E. coli outbreak linked to McDonald's Quarter Pounders.
Gov. Kathy Hochul on Tuesday announced a $150 million investment in a new state-of-the-art cell and gene therapy hub to be built on Long Island.
Chris Stapleton took home four Country Music Association Awards and hardly left the stage on Wednesday night, while an absent Morgan Wallen won the night's biggest prize, entertainer of the year.
The leader of a New York City church where pop star Sabrina Carpenter filmed scenes for a music video has been stripped of his duties.
Sean "Diddy" Combs has tried to reach out to prospective witnesses and sway public opinion from jail in NYC to influence potential jurors in his sex trafficking trial, prosecutors say.
Betty White will be honored with a stamp in 2025, the U.S. Postal Service announced on Friday.
Six Flags announced it shut down the Kingda Ka and Green Lantern roller coasters to make way for two new rides including The Flash coaster.
Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge was a unanimous pick to win his second American League Most Valuable Player Award in three seasons on Thursday.
The new soccer stadium across from Citi Field will be called Etihad Park, NYCFC and the United Arab Emirates airline announced.
Jalen Brunson scored 36 points, Karl-Anthony Towns added 34 and the Knicks beat the Suns 138-122 for their fourth straight win.
Mika Zibanejad scored and added an assist as the New York Rangers edged the Vancouver Canucks on Tuesday night.
Speedy center fielder Jose Siri has been acquired by the New York Mets from the Tampa Bay Rays for reliever Eric Orze.
A new state-of-the-art trash system in NYCHA's Polo Grounds Towers in Harlem promises to tackle energy, rodent and recycling issues.
Families in Central Harlem will soon settle into their new homes at Marcus Garvey Village, which also brings free gathering spaces to the community and an LGBTQ center.
The Hispanic Society's new exhibit traces how different cultures influenced the women of Spain as they found their own voices throughout history.
Brooklyn transit riders are worried about an ongoing proposal to cut bus stops as part of a redesign project.
A Long Island man's life savings were stolen from his bank account, and he says he's been waiting a year to get it back.
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.
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."
The deadline to take down dining sheds in New York City is coming up. They have to be off the streets by the end of next week. CBS News New York's Elle McLogan reports not everyone is happy with the city's new seasonal regulations.
Reporter Mahsa Saeidi introduces us to a child whose unique case reveals even more struggles within the system.
A New Jersey woman lost her home in a fire Thursday, but she is just thankful that first responders were able to save her most precious possession, her late husband's wedding ring. CBS News New York's Christine Sloan has her emotional story.
CBS News New York's 3rd Annual Season of Giving: #BetterTogether campaign is now underway. We are partnering up with the Community FoodBank of New Jersey to help distribute food and raise funds. For years, they have been working with groups to feed youth experiencing homelessness. John Dias highlights the extraordinary efforts and explains why more aid is needed.
As CBS News New York's Dave Carlin reports, there's some clever staging in the theatrical production to resemble the 1992 movie's magic.
