Potential GOP Medicaid cuts strike fear into the hearts of many New Yorkers
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer stepped up the fight by Democrats to stop Republican Medicaid cuts with a visit to a Long Island nursing home on Monday.
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Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer stepped up the fight by Democrats to stop Republican Medicaid cuts with a visit to a Long Island nursing home on Monday.
New York Sen. Chuck Schumer said Sunday erasing that rule could kick off even more junk fees.
Democrats remained mum as they left Washington in the aftermath of the tense funding fight.
It comes as New York's senior senator faces heavy criticism from within his own party over his handling of the Republican spending bill that avoided a government shutdown. CBS News New York's Jessica Moore reports.
We sort out the crazy world of New York politics with political expert O'Brien Murray and Jeff Coltin, reporter and co-author of "Politico New York Playbook," on "The Point with Marcia Kramer."
"I myself don't give away anything for nothing," Rep. Nancy Pelosi said about Schumer's handling of last week's government shutdown vote.
Embattled Sen. Chuck Schumer is working to mend fences with angry House members even as he aggressively defends his decision to side with Republicans to keep the government open. CBS News New York's Marcia Kramer reports.
Sen. Chuck Schumer is facing backlash over his decision to vote with Republicans on a bill to stop a government shutdown. CBS News New York's Marcia Kramer reports.
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer's postponements come amid expected protests in response to his vote to advance a Republican measure to avert a shutdown.
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer has decided to back a Republican stopgap bill to prevent a government shutdown, dividing Democrats. CBS News New York political reporter Marcia Kramer has the story.
The Senate on Friday passed a Republican-led stopgap measure to keep the government funded ahead of a midnight deadline.
Long Island researchers and patients are urging the Trump administration to reconsider cuts to NIH research funding.
CBS News New York's Carolyn Gusoff has more on what New York lawmakers plan to do about it.
CBS News New York's Jessica Moore spoke with Sen. Chuck Schumer on Tuesday to get his take on President Donald Trump's attempt to freeze federal funding.
The Democrat wants Mr. Trump to reinstate a federal safety board that he disbanded. CBS News New York's Jessica Moore reports.
A bird flu outbreak has driven up prices and Schumer says they may go up even higher if the incoming administration and Congress make cuts to programs that help farmers. CBS News New York's Jessica Moore reports.
Funding for the World Trade Center Health Program past 2027 was excluded from the federal budget on Friday as Congress scrambled to avert a government shutdown.
A move in Congress by Sen. Chuck Schumer that would have allowed towns to track drones was blocked Wednesday.
The Northeast's ongoing drone mystery has prompted continued calls for more transparency from the federal government. CBS News New York's Kristie Keleshian reports.
Federal lawmakers say they will push for new measures in Congress on Monday to track down the mysterious drones flying across the Tri-State Area.
Lawmakers from New York and New Jersey are demanding they get a briefing from the federal government. CBS News New York's Lori Bordonaro has the story.
On the final night of the DNC in Chicago, VP Kamala Harris delivered a powerful speech accepting the party's nomination for president. CBS News New York's Christina Fan reports.
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer on Sunday called for tax relief for the three Americans now back on United States soil after a prisoner exchange with Russia.
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer tells "Face the Nation" that Republican vice-presidential candidate Sen. JD Vance is "incredibly bad choice" for the GOP, adding that it is "one of the best things [Trump] ever did for Democrats."
The Democratic congressional leaders held a news conference on Capitol Hill where they announced their endorsement of Vice President Kamala Harris.
A New Jersey family bought an expensive solar panel system from one of the most established companies in the country, but then, last year, that company suddenly filed for bankruptcy just as the family's system broke down.
The Diamondbacks beat the New York Yankees 7-5 on Tuesday night to hand them their first loss.
The Lightning beat the Islanders 4-1 on Tuesday night for their fourth straight win to inch closer to clinching a playoff spot.
The New York Knicks beat Philadelphia 105-91 on Tuesday night, sending the 76ers to their ninth straight loss.
New York City is preparing to roll out an unconventional strategy for tackling its rodent problem: rat birth control.
New York City is preparing to roll out an unconventional strategy for tackling its rodent problem: rat birth control.
Buildings across New York City are now required to separate trash from compost, and one property owner says he feels the need to conduct his own inspections to avoid fines.
Five inmates have died at the Rikers Island jail complex in the last six weeks, officials say.
The deadline to enter the Democratic primary for New York City's 2025 mayoral race is Thursday, and one of the biggest questions is whether Mayor Eric Adams will be entering.
A federal judge has rejected a Trump administration bid to move Mahmoud Khalil's legal case to Louisiana.
New photos show a first look inside the Waterbury, Connecticut home where a man claims his stepmother held him captive for two decades.
Monday's powerful storm triggered a severe thunderstorm warning and tornado warning for parts of New Jersey.
A man who told police his stepmother held him captive in their Waterbury home for two decades asked why she is not in jail while awaiting trial, a state prosecutor says.
A weekend filled with roller coaster temperatures and elevated pollen levels is here in the Tri-State Area.
In NYC and beyond, the spring 2025 allergy season is striking earlier -- and sticking around longer -- than usual this year.
A New Jersey family bought an expensive solar panel system from one of the most established companies in the country, but then, last year, that company suddenly filed for bankruptcy just as the family's system broke down.
President Trump's first round of auto tariffs start Wednesday, and a New Jersey car dealership says people are rushing to buy now before prices rise.
The Trump administration has halted several dozen federal research grants at Princeton University in New Jersey.
A federal judge has rejected a Trump administration bid to move Mahmoud Khalil's legal case to Louisiana.
Monday's powerful storm triggered a severe thunderstorm warning and tornado warning for parts of New Jersey.
School officials on Long Island are united in their effort to combat unacceptable behavior in high school sports, including derogatory language, racial slurs and taunts.
Hundreds of cats remain unaccounted for in the deadly fire at Happy Cat Sanctuary on Long Island. The sanctuary's founder Chris Arsenault was killed in the blaze.
The Smithtown Library is close to reopening, nearly eight months after historic flooding on Long Island nearly destroyed it.
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer stepped up the fight by Democrats to stop Republican Medicaid cuts with a visit to a Long Island nursing home on Monday.
Happy Cat Sanctuary owner Chris Arsenault was killed trying to save his cats from a fire on Dourland Road in Medford, Long Island.
President Trump's first round of auto tariffs start Wednesday, and a New Jersey car dealership says people are rushing to buy now before prices rise.
The deadline to enter the Democratic primary for New York City's 2025 mayoral race is Thursday, and one of the biggest questions is whether Mayor Eric Adams will be entering.
The Trump administration has halted several dozen federal research grants at Princeton University in New Jersey.
The lawsuit, filed in Rhode Island, calls the HHS cuts to public health grants illegal.
Democratic Sen. Cory Booker of New Jersey began speaking around 7 p.m. on Monday to protest Trump policies and didn't stop till after 8 p.m. on Tuesday.
The Ulster County clerk refused to file a $113,000 fine from Texas against a doctor accused of prescribing abortion pills to a woman near Dallas.
In NYC and beyond, the spring 2025 allergy season is striking earlier -- and sticking around longer -- than usual this year.
Sleep apnea screenings will be free for New Yorkers under a new law passed at City Hall on Wednesday.
One of Mayor Eric Adams' signature mental health care programs is in question after a City Council report suggested it's ineffective.
Nestlé USA cites consumer complaints, including "one potential choking incident" for recalling products sold nationwide.
Monday is opening night on Broadway for the star-studded revival of the modern classic "Glengarry Glen Ross."
Actor Richard Chamberlain died Saturday, March 29, in Waimanalo, Hawai'i of complications following a stroke. He was two days shy of his 91st birthday.
President Trump signed an executive order targeting funding for Smithsonian Institution programs that he says contain "divisive, race-centered ideology."
The Flash: Vertical Velocity coaster is the first "super boomerang" roller coaster in North America.
Hamdan Ballal said Israeli settlers in the occupied West Bank beat him in front of his home while filming the assault.
The Diamondbacks beat the New York Yankees 7-5 on Tuesday night to hand them their first loss.
The Lightning beat the Islanders 4-1 on Tuesday night for their fourth straight win to inch closer to clinching a playoff spot.
The New York Knicks beat Philadelphia 105-91 on Tuesday night, sending the 76ers to their ninth straight loss.
Sandy Alcantara pitched five effective innings for his first win in 19 months and the Miami Marlins beat the New York Mets 4-2 despite getting only three hits.
Anthony Davis had 12 points and seven rebounds in 28 minutes in his first home game since being injured Feb. 8.
New York City is preparing to roll out an unconventional strategy for tackling its rodent problem: rat birth control.
As Gov. Kathy Hochul pushes for a "bell-to-bell" ban on cellphones inside classrooms, two schools in the Bronx got ahead of the curve and are seeing benefits.
Coney Island's amusements are set to open Saturday as the Brooklyn Borough President weighs in on a casino proposal.
Students are swapping their textbooks for shovels in a mission to restore sand dunes at Coney Island Creek.
CBS News New York's Elle McLogan headed to Citi Field to find out what's new on the menu for Mets fans in 2025.
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."
CBS News New York's Rob Marciano has your First Alert Forecast for April 1 at 11 p.m.
A shortage of prison guards may lead to early releases for select inmates serving time in New York state prisons.
A 12-year-old boy who was injured in a horrific crash in Brooklyn over the weekend says he and his family members are still recovering. Three members of another family were killed.
A New Jersey family bought an expensive solar panel system from one of the most established companies in the country, but then, last year, that company suddenly filed for bankruptcy just as the family's system broke down. They turned to CBS News New York investigator Mahsa Saeidi for help, and she got them results.
A federal judge ruled Tuesday that Mahmoud Khalil's case should be heard in New Jersey despite the Trump administration's efforts to move it to Louisiana. CBS News New York's Ali Bauman reports.
