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"We're going to have to come together and take meaningful action to prevent more tragedies like this, regardless of the politics," said President Barack Obama.
An emotional President Barack Obama addressed the nation Friday afternoon and said the country's leaders must "take meaningful action'' regardless of politics in response to the mass shooting at a Newtown, Conn. elementary school.
Officials from Connecticut and beyond are expressing their shock and horror.
The president seemed quite annoyed that the lockout is still keeping the NHL from opening its doors to players and fans.
Susan Rice, the embattled U.N. ambassador, abruptly withdrew from consideration to be the next secretary of state on Thursday after a bitter, weeks long standoff with Republican senators who declared they would fight to defeat her nomination.
The NHL's labor dispute has gotten so big that President Barack Obama was asked about the stalemate during an interview Thursday.
The fact is it won't be a merry Christmas if there is no deal on the so-called fiscal cliff, because without a compromise tax hikes and across-the-board spending cuts kick in.
For tens of thousands of people in the Tri-State Area, the "fiscal cliff" debate is more than just a Washington political battle. Many in the middle class here are wondering how they'll make ends meet if their taxes go up on New Year's Day.
Sgt. Stephanie Moses "epitomized professionalism in her appearance, conduct and dedication to duty," Police Commissioner Raymond Kelly said in a statement.
As the so-called "fiscal cliff" gets closer, there is still no agreement on taxes and budget cuts in Washington. No deal means everybody's taxes will go up in a little less than three weeks.
New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie said Monday that the state's share of New Jersey's share of $60.4 million in proposed federal aid would be sufficient to cover rebuilding costs after Superstorm Sandy.
Liberals are apparently not nearly as interested in the "fiscal cliff" as the conservatives are because they really believe that Barack Obama will take care of things for them again.
The president would do much better by staying in Washington, D.C. where the action is rather than taking a road tour-styled trip to talk to the American people. In D.C., he actually would be talking to the people who are going to make the decision with him.
Concerns are mounting about whether the stalemate in Washington could hurt Sandy relief efforts.
Superstorm Sandy victims had their sights Saturday on Washington, D.C., hoping to avoid political gridlock as they work to get the money needed to recover from the storm.
Tri-State Area lawmakers and officials made visits to Washington this week to talk to President Barack Obama and members of Congress about the impact of storm and what's needed for recovery.
Factcheck.org's Rob Farley told WCBS 880's Wayne Cabot that "both sides" are doing the deceiving.
Survivors from the New York metropolitan area and former USS Intrepid crew members placed a wreath in the Hudson River in remembrance of the 2,390 service members and 49 civilians killed in the attack.
Democrats on Capitol Hill said President Barack Obama plans to ask Congress for about $50 billion in additional emergency aid for states hit by the storm.
New York State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli says that if the federal government goes over the 'fiscal cliff,' it would mean a big hit in the wallet for Empire State residents.
New Jersey residents would be the hardest hit in the nation, with the average family of four paying an extra $6,933. That same family in Connecticut would ante up an extra $6,653 and in New York, $4,103.
Residents are still waiting for help three weeks after President Barack Obama visited parts of Staten Island following superstorm Sandy.
Even as the country barrels toward the fiscal cliff, there was much confusion about what exactly lies ahead – both for regular people and the country as a whole.
A visit last Saturday to Paesano II Pizza in Greenlawn ended with an injury to his eye. and his wife Alfie with blood on her shirt and shoes - and an injury to her head too graphic to show on TV.
WCBS 880's Wayne Cabot asked factcheck.org researcher Eugene Kiley if it's really possible, as Democrats prefer, to balance the books without cutting the big three entitlements - Medicare, Medicaid, and Social Security.
Con Ed blamed the Bushwick power outage on snow and road salt mixing together and seeping into its ground equipment.
Lindsey Vonn, who came out of retirement to compete in the 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Games, was airlifted off the mountain.
An Extreme Cold Warning is in place across New York, New Jersey and Connecticut through 1 p.m. Sunday.
Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi plans to endorse Jack Schlossberg, John F. Kennedy's grandson, a source familiar confirmed to CBS News.
Terrance Gore, a former outfielder and three-time World Series champion known for his blazing speed on the base paths, has died at 34 years old, according to Major League Baseball officials.
Con Ed blamed the Bushwick power outage on snow and road salt mixing together and seeping into its ground equipment.
An Extreme Cold Warning is in place across New York, New Jersey and Connecticut through 1 p.m. Sunday.
New York City officials are expanding efforts to make sure all residents stay safe during Saturday night's dangerously cold conditions.
Mayor Zohran Mamdani issued an executive order he says will protect New Yorkers from "abusive immigration enforcement" by the Trump administration.
New York City police are searching for three suspects accused of trying to break into homes on Staten Island and in one case stealing a luxury car.
An Extreme Cold Warning is in place across New York, New Jersey and Connecticut through 1 p.m. Sunday.
A Connecticut man was arrested after allegedly driving drunk in the Bronx and hitting pedestrians on a sidewalk Friday.
Parts of New York and Connecticut could see snow Friday into Saturday. A First Alert Weather Day is in effect for the weekend due to dangerously cold temperatures.
Bundle up — New York City and the Tri-State Area's stretch of dangerously cold weather continues, and it's sticking around longer than anyone would like.
New York, New Jersey and Connecticut were pivotal during America's birth. This year, as the nation celebrates its 250th birthday, CBS News New York is highlighting the hidden history in our own back yard.
An Extreme Cold Warning is in place across New York, New Jersey and Connecticut through 1 p.m. Sunday.
New York City and the Tri-State Area are preparing for what is expected to be the coldest weather of the season so far this weekend.
The Democratic primary race for the Congressional seat vacated by Gov. Mikie Sherrill is too close to call.
Gateway Tunnel construction may resume after a federal judge temporarily blocked President Trump's funding freeze for New York and New Jersey's $16 billion infrastructure project.
The entire Tri-State Area will be under an Extreme Cold Warning as dangerously cold temperatures settle in, along with some snow.
An Extreme Cold Warning is in place across New York, New Jersey and Connecticut through 1 p.m. Sunday.
A Long Island man accused of driving drunk and killing a Nassau County police officer appeared in court Friday. Matthew Smith entered a not guilty plea.
The entire Tri-State Area will be under an Extreme Cold Warning as dangerously cold temperatures settle in, along with some snow.
The goal is to get patients drunk and high at a new research lab on the border of Nassau County and Queens.
The Patchogue-Medford School District said in a letter that the Suffolk County Department of Health alerted them about an infectious person in the school community.
Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi plans to endorse Jack Schlossberg, John F. Kennedy's grandson, a source familiar confirmed to CBS News.
Mayor Zohran Mamdani issued an executive order he says will protect New Yorkers from "abusive immigration enforcement" by the Trump administration.
President Trump late Friday addressed a video posted to his social media account that included a racist depiction of Barack and Michelle Obama as apes, telling reporters he didn't see the part that showed the former president and first lady.
New York City and the Tri-State Area are preparing for what is expected to be the coldest weather of the season so far this weekend.
The Democratic primary race for the Congressional seat vacated by Gov. Mikie Sherrill is too close to call.
Mount Sinai and Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield failed to reach a contract agreement by Dec. 31, which means about 9,000 Mount Sinai physicians are no longer considered in-network.
Brooklyn's Green-Wood Cemetery is set to become the first on the East Coast to offer human composting.
The goal is to get patients drunk and high at a new research lab on the border of Nassau County and Queens.
The Patchogue-Medford School District said in a letter that the Suffolk County Department of Health alerted them about an infectious person in the school community.
Day 25 of the New York City nurses strike saw protests, arrests and some progress in the negotiations.
Brad Arnold, the founder and lead singer of the 3 Doors Down has died following "his courageous battle with cancer," the rock band announced Saturday on social media.
Two-for-one tickets are returning for New York City's Off-Broadway Week.
The sheriff says the note was sent to a local Arizona news station, which agreed not to report on it, following the disappearance of "Today" show co-host Savannah Guthrie's mother, Nancy Guthrie.
Chuck Negron, a founding member of Three Dog Night whose lead vocals powered a string of hits for one of the top rock acts of the late 1960s and early '70s has died. He was 83.
Popular singer-songwriter Noah Kahan will be bringing his tour to New York City this summer. "The Great Divide" tour will stop at Citi Field on July 18.
Lindsey Vonn, who came out of retirement to compete in the 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Games, was airlifted off the mountain.
Terrance Gore, a former outfielder and three-time World Series champion known for his blazing speed on the base paths, has died at 34 years old, according to Major League Baseball officials.
The Nets used an 80-point first half to beat the short-handed Wizards 127-113 on Saturday.
Ryan's father led the Jets from 2009-14, including back-to-back appearances in the AFC Championship Game.
Daniss Jenkins scored 18 points in his last game as a two-way player and the Detroit Pistons routed New York 118-80 on Friday night to end the Knicks' winning streak at eight games.
After their building managers were arrested on fraud charges, tenants in Queens say their apartments were left in chaos.
Harlem's Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture centennial anniversary began last year, and 2026 marks 100 years since the library became owner of its namesake's personal collection, making it a full-fledged research center.
Brooklyn's Green-Wood Cemetery is set to become the first on the East Coast to offer human composting.
Dozens of middle school girls celebrated National Girls and Women in Sports Day at the Brooklyn Basketball Training Center on Wednesday.
A group of senior dancers aged 70 and up shine on stage at the Korean Community Services' center in Queens. They practice in Flushing twice a week and perform at events citywide.
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.
Con Edison was responding to a power outage impacting more than 1,000 customers during New York City's coldest weather in years. CBS News New York's John Dias reports.
John Elliot has the Tri-State Area's updated Sunday morning First Alert Forecast on CBS News New York.
CBS News New York's Vanessa Murdock has your weather forecast for February 7 at 11 p.m.
Photographer John Biever has worked all 59 Super Bowl games, but Super Bowl LX will be his last. Gwen Baumgardner reports.
Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi plans to endorse John F. Kennedy's grandson Jack Schlossberg for Congress, a source familiar with the issue confirmed to CBS News.
