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Campaign 2020: New York City Businesses Preparing For Election Day Protests
The city and some businesses are getting ready in case possible large scale protests and riots result after Tuesday's election.
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The city and some businesses are getting ready in case possible large scale protests and riots result after Tuesday's election.
More than 1 million people have cast in-person ballots in New York City, election officials announced Sunday, the ninth and final day of early voting in the state.
The NYPD is putting the finishing touches on its plan to protect residents and businesses from possible protests related to next week's election.
It's the first time in history that New Yorkers can vote early in a presidential election. Election officials are prepared for a massive operation, and some speedbumps along the way.
This year, the entrance and exit will be separated to keep visitors apart and social distancing rules will apply.
Voter turnout in the Tri-State Area is expected to be unprecedented and so is the number of people registering to work at the polls.
Next Friday, Oct. 9, is the final day to register to vote.
Republican Nicole Malliotakis is chomping at the bit the unseat Democrat Max Rose in one of the country's most closely watched matchups.
Officials said Tuesday it will be a safe place for New Yorkers to have their voices heard during the COVID-19 crisis.
Hempstead Town had long been considered the heart of the nation's Republican party.
New York City residents will cast their votes in two closely watched races and five ballot questions.
Early voting starts Saturday across New York State, but it's causing concern for some city public school parents.
Starting Saturday through next Sunday, Nov. 3, New Yorkers will be able to vote at 33 designated public schools across the city.
New York voters now have the option to cast their ballots ahead of Election Day on Nov. 5.
Politicians and advocacy groups are trying to get the word out that for the first time in history early voting is a reality in New York state.
Districts like Jericho and East Hampton have spent millions to upgrade security. They believe opening doors to the general public on Primary Day or Election Day erases that progress.
New York State lawmakers are expected to approve some major voting reforms Monday. The changes are meant to make it easier for voters to cast their ballots and drive up voter turnout.
The state legislature is expected to enact monumental voting reform that will make it easier to cast a ballot.
Called on the carpet and excoriated, the executive director of the city's beleaguered Board of Elections felt the City Council's wrath following a long list of Election Day problems.
Voters are packing the polls across the Tri-State Area Tuesday, making their voices heard in this year's midterm elections. With record turnout expected and control of Congress on the line, there's a lot at stake.
Some organizations are trying to make sure Nov. 6 voting is in everyone's mind by sending very specific reminders by mail.
"I am fearful that a tragedy is going to occur, quite frankly," Danielle Messina told CBS2's Jennifer McLogan.
Check Nov. 6 polling times, voter ID requirements, how to get free rides to the polls, where to get time off work to vote and more.
The Board of Elections borough offices are accepting in-person voter registration applications until 7 p.m.
The Democrat pulled off a decisive double digit victory Tuesday, beating Republican Lt. Gov. Kim Guadagno.
Co-founders of AMA Animal Rescue in Gravesend say they're unsure they can afford to keep their doors open.
Summer can be a fun time for kids, but it can also make returning to school in the fall a more daunting task.
Mayor Eric Adams is throwing his support behind Nassau County's new face mask ban and pushing for a similar law in NYC.
The New Jersey attorney general's office on Friday released body cam video showing police officers shooting and killing Victoria Lee inside a Fort Lee apartment building in July.
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Co-founders of AMA Animal Rescue in Gravesend say they're unsure they can afford to keep their doors open.
Summer can be a fun time for kids, but it can also make returning to school in the fall a more daunting task.
Mayor Eric Adams is throwing his support behind Nassau County's new face mask ban and pushing for a similar law in NYC.
A plume of smoke from Canadian wildfires gave the moon over New York City an orange tint.
All beaches in Brooklyn and Queens, along with Jacob Riis Beach, will be closed to swimming both Saturday and Sunday due to expected dangerous rip currents caused by Hurricane Ernesto.
A plume of smoke from Canadian wildfires gave the moon over New York City an orange tint.
All beaches in Brooklyn and Queens, along with Jacob Riis Beach, will be closed to swimming both Saturday and Sunday due to expected dangerous rip currents caused by Hurricane Ernesto.
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.
The New Jersey attorney general's office on Friday released body cam video showing police officers shooting and killing Victoria Lee inside a Fort Lee apartment building in July.
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 just after Gov. Phil Murphy appointed a successor.
All beaches in Brooklyn and Queens, along with Jacob Riis Beach, will be closed to swimming both Saturday and Sunday due to expected dangerous rip currents caused by Hurricane Ernesto.
"Happy Gilmore 2" is holding an open casting call for New Jersey "locals." Here's your chance to be an extra.
Mayor Eric Adams is throwing his support behind Nassau County's new face mask ban and pushing for a similar law in NYC.
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.
Mayor Eric Adams is throwing his support behind Nassau County's new face mask ban and pushing for a similar law in NYC.
"There's no doubt that control of the House runs through New York and runs specifically through the Hudson Valley," said New York Democratic Rep. Pat Ryan.
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 just after Gov. Phil Murphy appointed a successor.
There have been significant developments in the corruption investigation into Mayor Eric Adams' 2021 campaign.
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.
"Happy Gilmore 2" is holding an open casting call for New Jersey "locals." Here's your chance to be an extra.
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.
Gena Rowlands, hailed as one of the greatest actors to ever practice the craft, died at 94 on Wednesday, her representatives confirmed.
Taylor Swift has long called NYC's Greenwich Village home, and the city is celebrating with limited edition "Cornelia Street" signs.
In 1959 Carol Burnett burst onto the New York stage in the musical comedy "Once Upon a Mattress." In the new Broadway revival, two-time Tony-winner Sutton Foster recreates the role of Winnifred, a princess in search of a suitable mate.
JJ Bleday hit his first career grand slam as the A's rallied for a 7-6 win over the Mets on Thursday.
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.
Co-founders of AMA Animal Rescue in Gravesend say they're unsure they can afford to keep their doors open.
A group of middle school students at a NYCHA development spent their summer designing a new youth space in their community center.
A Brooklyn man worries about water damage to his old home. He says the community garden next door is to blame.
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.
Richmond Hill residents Carol and Jack Wolf have the home of their dreams, and the sidewalk of their nightmares. The Wolfs say they were added to the city's repair waitlist in 2017..
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.
An iconic Westchester hot dog stand is celebrating its 105th anniversary. The founder's family continues to serve up what Gourmet Magazine has called America's top dog. CBS News New York's Tony Aiello reports from Mamaroneck.
Just two days after a face mask ban went into effect in Nassau County, could New York City follow suit? CBS News New York's Dave Carlin reports Mayor Eric Adams says he supports the idea.
Scientists create a bendable battery that can be used inside the body; an increased risk of mosquito-borne diseases as the summer season lingers; the negative spiral that too much tablet time for kids can cause, and the World Health Organization declares mpox a global health emergency.
CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane spoke to CBS News New York's Dick Brennan about the battle for New York's 18th congressional district in the Hudson Valley.
The New York City Council has voted to approve a massive plan to bring thousands of new housing units to the Bronx, along with Metro-North stations. CBS News New York's Shosh Bedrosian reports.