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New Jersey appoints George Helmy as interim senator to fill Menendez's seat
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy has appointed George Samir Helmy to replace Sen. Bob Menendez ahead of his resignation next week. CBS New York's Doug Williams reports.
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New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy has appointed George Samir Helmy to replace Sen. Bob Menendez ahead of his resignation next week. CBS New York's Doug Williams reports.
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy has appointed George Helmy to replace Sen. Bob Menendez, who is stepping down later this month after being convicted on federal bribery charges.
Sen. Bob Menendez officially ended his election campaign on Friday, days before he is set to resign and hours after Gov. Phil Murphy appointed a successor.
Sources tell CBS News New York Gov. Phil Murphy has chosen a replacement for New Jersey Sen. Bob Menendez, who announced his resignation after a federal conviction. CBS News New York's Dick Brennan reports.
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Bob Menendez resigning his U.S. Senate seat means an upheaval in New Jersey politics that could open the door for a Republican. Plus, our expert panel breaks down the impact of Kamala Harris replacing Joe Biden on the Democratic ticket.
A name change is planned for a school in West New York, New Jersey named after convicted New Jersey Sen. Bob Menendez.
New Jersey embattled senior U.S. senator sent his resignation to the Senate chamber on Tuesday. CBS New York's Christine Sloan has the story.
New Jersey Sen. Bob Menendez is expected to resign next month after he was convicted on federal bribery charges. CBS New York's Jessica Moore has the breaking news.
New Jersey Sen. Bob Menendez is planning to resign in August, following last week's conviction on federal bribery charges.
Fellow New Jersey Democrat Cory Booker has threatened to lead an expulsion of Menendez in the Senate, a move requiring a two-thirds vote. CBS New York's Christine Sloan reports.
Despite many calls to resign, convicted Sen. Bob Menendez says he's staying put.
New Jersey Sen. Bob Menendez tells CBS New York's Christine Sloan he is not resigning after he was convicted on federal bribery charges.
Sen. Bob Menendez is refuting reports that he's planning to resign after he was convicted on federal bribery charges.
Pressure is mounting on convicted felon Bob Menendez to resign from the U.S. Senate, but not everyone thinks he will.
The pressure is mounting on Menendez to resign following Tuesday's conviction on 16 counts in his corruption trial. CBS New York's Christine Sloan reports.
Several Democrats say if Menendez does not step down, they will call for his expulsion. Booker said he will lead that effort. CBS New York's Chris Wragge reports.
Donte Mills, civil and criminal attorney joins CBS New York to discuss the guilty verdict of Senator Bob Menendez.
The powerful New Jersey Democrat was convicted Tuesday on several federal counts, including bribery, extortion and wire fraud. CBS New York's Christina Fan has the latest on the fallout.
There are bipartisan calls for Sen. Bob Menendez to resign after he was found guilty of all charges at his federal corruption trial Tuesday. CBS New York's Ali Bauman reports on what's next for the three-term senator.
A jury Tuesday convicted New Jersey Sen. Bob Menendez on all charges connected to a scheme where he accepted bribes, including cash and gold bars. So what could it mean for his Senate seat? CBS New York has team coverage from Christine Sloan ad political reporter Marcia Kramer.
CBS New York's Christine Sloan and Marcia Kramer have the latest on the verdict handed down against the long-time U.S. senator from New Jersey.
CBS New York's Christine Sloan has covered Sen. Bob Menendez for more than 30 years and described Tuesday's verdict as "an extraordinary moment."
Sen. Bob Menendez was convicted on all charges in his bribery trial. We have team coverage including Jessica Moore, Alice Gainer, Christine Sloan, Marcia Kramer and we hear from legal expert professor James Sample and from prosecutors about the conviction.
CBS New York's political reporter Marcia Kramer breaks down the implications of the conviction of N.J. Sen. Bob Menendez.
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A plume of smoke from Canadian wildfires gave the moon over New York City an orange tint.
As Hurricane Ernesto's path heads toward Bermuda, the storm is also expected to bring high rip current risks to New York and New Jersey beaches this weekend.
As Hurricane Ernesto hits Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands, people in the NYC worry about loved ones in the storm's path.
Matt Corey and Dr. Michael Goldstein won Republican nominations in Connecticut's primary elections Tuesday, according to the Associated Press.
Dozens of athletes from New York, New Jersey and Connecticut are returning from the 2024 Paris Olympics as champions.
A plume of smoke from Canadian wildfires gave the moon over New York City an orange tint.
Sen. Bob Menendez officially ended his election campaign on Friday, days before he is set to resign and hours after Gov. Phil Murphy appointed a successor.
As Hurricane Ernesto's path heads toward Bermuda, the storm is also expected to bring high rip current risks to New York and New Jersey beaches this weekend.
"Happy Gilmore 2" is holding an open casting call for New Jersey "locals." Here's your chance to be an extra.
A shooting in Teaneck, New Jersey left a 26-year-old woman dead and neighbors on edge. Police are now searching for the gunman.
A plume of smoke from Canadian wildfires gave the moon over New York City an orange tint.
Former NYPD Officer John Mendola paid $40,000 to have his beloved dog Princess cloned, but should he have?
Walt Disney Parks and Resorts is trying to have a man's wrongful death lawsuit dismissed because he signed up for Disney+ streaming years earlier.
Nassau County's controversial mask ban bill has been signed into law. County Executive Bruce Blakeman signed the legislation Wednesday, making it a crime for anyone to wear a mask or face covering to hide their identity, except for health or religious reasons.
The safest county in the United States is located on Long Island, according to a U.S. News & World Report ranking.
In North Carolina, Harris took note of falling inflation but added, "Still, we know that many Americans don't yet feel that progress in their daily lives."
Sen. Bob Menendez officially ended his election campaign on Friday, days before he is set to resign and hours after Gov. Phil Murphy appointed a successor.
There have been significant developments in the corruption investigation into Mayor Eric Adams' 2021 campaign.
Gov. Kathy Hochul on Thursday announced a new program that will help rebuild New York's COVID-decimated workforce.
Street vendors demonstrated on Thursday in New York City, asking the City Council for passage of four new laws.
The New York State Department of Health issued a warning after the WHO declared an Mpox outbreak in Africa a global emergency.
Officials have been warning of a return to the pre-pandemic trends of pertussis, also known as whooping cough.
Drugmaker Lykos Therapeutics had asked the FDA to approve its MDMA capsules as part of a therapy regimen for treating PTSD. It says another study will take "several years."
Stone-like materials called slag tested positive for elevated levels of arsenic along the beach in Keyport, New Jersey, state officials said.
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex's Archewell Foundation is launching a new initiative, the Parents' Network, to support parents whose children have been victimized by harmful online content, from social media bullying to suicide ideation.
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Taylor Swift's blockbuster "Eras Tour" resumed in London on Thursday after her concerts in Vienna were canceled earlier this month because of an alleged terror plot.
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Taylor Swift has long called NYC's Greenwich Village home, and the city is celebrating with limited edition "Cornelia Street" signs.
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Aaron Rodgers finished strong after a slow start during Thursday's joint practice with the Panthers.
Staten Island's South Shore Little League team played its first game of the 2024 Little League World Series on Thursday.
Aaron Judge reached 300 home runs faster than any other player, going deep in the New York Yankees' 10-2 win over the Chicago White Sox on Wednesday night.
Pete Alonso had four hits that included a fourth-inning homer and three RBIs to lead the New York Mets over the Oakland Athletics 9-1, stopping a four-game losing streak.
A group of middle school students at a NYCHA development spent their summer designing a new youth space in their community center.
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An elderly NYCHA resident said she's been waiting months to be transferred from her building in the Bronx, and she can't put up with the poor living conditions any longer.
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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."
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Thousands of people flooded Union Square on Friday for a PlayStation giveaway promoted by livestreamer Kai Cenat.
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Tony Sadiku has the Tri-State Area's updated Friday afternoon forecast on CBS News New York.
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy has appointed George Samir Helmy to replace Sen. Bob Menendez ahead of his resignation next week. CBS New York's Doug Williams reports.
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