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President-Elect Donald Trump has turned a lot of heads recently with some of his cabinet picks. Including his pick for chair of the Federal Communication Commission Brendan Carr. The head of the FCC will oversee the agency that regulates us internet access and communications networks such as tv and radio. Carr believes it's quote an "institution ripe for change," that's according to the chapter he wrote in "Project 2025" about the FCC. FCC and media law expert Ian Rosenberg breaks down the concern
Well known in New York political circles, Kramer said his intention was to expose the need for regulations of AI in political campaigns.
FEMA and the FCC launched a nationwide test of the emergency alert system on Wednesday.
Once it's implemented, people will just need to dial 988 to seek help, similar to calling 911 for emergencies or 311 for city services.
The Federal Communications Commission voted Thursday to give wireless phone carriers the right to block those calls automatically, without needing the customer's permission.
Regulators in Washington are holding out for the possibility of robocall relief.
The FCC says the robocalls have a "222" area code, and tend to happen late at night.
As the FCC rolls back net neutrality rules, the commission says consumers will be protected under new"Restoring Internet Freedom" rules.
Democrats in the Senate squeaked out a major victory in their effort to save Obama-era net neutrality protections.
Have you ever gotten a phone call from your own number? Or one that was just a few digits off? It's the latest illegal scam to get you to answer your phone – neighborhood spoofing.
The chairman of the FCC said Sunday that it appears the government of Hawaii didn't have reasonable safeguards in place that would have prevented the transmission of a false alert about an imminent missile strike.
Actor Mark Hamill, best known for his role as Luke Skywalker, the savior of the galaxy in the iconic Star Wars universe, never shies away from a fight… even on Twitter.
The agency's Democratic commissioners dissented in the 3-2 vote Thursday.
New York state Attorney General Eric Schneiderman said Monday that the Federal Communications Commission has agreed to cooperate with his investigation into how millions of fake comments spammed the agency's servers.
A kid who grew up listening to radio is now in control of it. FCC Chairman Ajit Pai was the child of immigrants from India who arrived in the United States with nothing but a transistor radio and $10.
During a news conference Sunday, Schumer urged the Federal Communications Commission to change their policy of treating Amtrak police differently than other law enforcement and emergency management agencies.
The Federal Communications Commission voted this fall to stop enforcing the NFL's blackout policy, but the action did not end blackouts, which are written into the NFL's private contracts with broadcast and cable companies.
Marriott International will pay the government a $600,000 fine for jamming conference attendees' own Wi-Fi networks at one of its hotels, forcing them instead to pay as much as $1,000 each to use the hotel's own connection.
For years, football fans have bemoaned the rule barring NFL home games that haven't sold out from being televised in the local market. Well, you can't blame the government anymore.
The text 911 technology rolled out Thursday in several upstate New York counties and will soon arrive closer to home.
A media watchdog group has filed a complaint with the FCC about a Long Island radio station's hoax involving an invitation from two gay dads to their daughter's seventh birthday party.
As one part of the federal government looks to remove restrictions on making phone calls from airplanes, another agency is apparently considering its own prohibition.
The Federal Communications Commission is considering lifting its longtime prohibition on making cell phone calls on airplanes, saying it is time "to review our outdated and restrictive rules.''
The top prosecutors in San Francisco and New York have announced the formation of a nationwide initiative and coalition to battle a surge in smartphone thefts.
Here's what to know about the lineup of performances scheduled for New Year's Eve, when crowds gather in Times Square to ring in 2026.
Chicago had a chance to win in regulation, but Nick Foligno shot the puck off a post on a prime scoring opportunity in the final seconds.
Joseph Woll made 33 saves and the Maple Leafs defeated the struggling Devils 4-0 on Tuesday night.
Police in Wayne, New Jersey, responded to reports of shots fired at the Willowbrook Mall on Tuesday night.
New York City carriage horse owners are not happy with a city-approved veterinarian, and they are refusing new horse exams with blood work and so-called trotting tests.
New York City carriage horse owners are not happy with a city-approved veterinarian, and they are refusing new horse exams with blood work and so-called trotting tests.
New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani has used his lifelong love of eating to promote his message and policy plans.
Zohran Mamdani is ushering in a new generation wielding power at City Hall.
New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani is expected to announce veteran city educator Kamar Samuels as his pick for schools chancellor on Wednesday.
As Zohran Mamdani becomes New York City's 111th mayor, he can look to his predecessors for both inspiration and warning signs.
Some flurries or a snow shower will be possible on New Year's Eve, both in the morning and as we approach midnight.
All of New York City was under a dense fog advisory Monday morning, with warmer air in place after freezing rain in the Tri-State Area.
A First Alert Weather Day has been issued through 2 a.m. Monday due to the lingering threat of freezing rain in the northern suburbs of NYC.
New York City wound up with less snow than anticipated, but still the most in nearly four years.
A major winter storm pummeled the Tri-State Area with snow and ice after New York and New Jersey declared states of emergency.
Police in Wayne, New Jersey, responded to reports of shots fired at the Willowbrook Mall on Tuesday night.
The Associated Humane Societies in Newark is trying to find foster homes for dozens of dogs after a roof collapse made some of the kennel uninhabitable.
Rex, the wallaby that went missing from a South Jersey animal sanctuary after breaking out of its enclosure, was found safe and returned.
Some flurries or a snow shower will be possible on New Year's Eve, both in the morning and as we approach midnight.
A pair of vintage mandolins worth thousands of dollars that were recently stolen from a North Jersey music shop have been returned, but with a note attached.
A Long Island community is grieving after a young man was killed while working at a CVS on Christmas Day -- a shift he wasn't even scheduled to work.
All of New York City was under a dense fog advisory Monday morning, with warmer air in place after freezing rain in the Tri-State Area.
A First Alert Weather Day has been issued through 2 a.m. Monday due to the lingering threat of freezing rain in the northern suburbs of NYC.
New York City wound up with less snow than anticipated, but still the most in nearly four years.
A major winter storm pummeled the Tri-State Area with snow and ice after New York and New Jersey declared states of emergency.
New York City carriage horse owners are not happy with a city-approved veterinarian, and they are refusing new horse exams with blood work and so-called trotting tests.
New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani has used his lifelong love of eating to promote his message and policy plans.
New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani is expected to announce veteran city educator Kamar Samuels as his pick for schools chancellor on Wednesday.
As Zohran Mamdani becomes New York City's 111th mayor, he can look to his predecessors for both inspiration and warning signs.
What will Zohran Mamdani's message to New Yorkers be on Jan. 1? One historian thinks he'll look to the past for inspiration.
Brooklyn-based Maimonides Health is merging with NYC Health + Hospitals, New York City health leaders announced.
New Jersey state health officials are warning of potential measles exposures at Newark Liberty International Airport before Christmas.
Thousands of new flu cases in New York led to a 38% jump from the previous week, according to state health officials.
A spike in measles cases in Rockland County has New York health officials urging families to get vaccinated.
Researchers on Long Island say they've found physical evidence of PTSD in World Trade Center first responders.
Here's what to know about the lineup of performances scheduled for New Year's Eve, when crowds gather in Times Square to ring in 2026.
Smith previously played young Nala in "The Lion King" on Broadway.
The singer said an MRI showed a cancerous spot on one of his lungs after he recovered from a lengthy bout of bronchitis.
Comedian and actor Bowen Yang performed his final sketch on "SNL" Saturday night, after announcing his unexpected mid-season exit from the show.
A judge Friday voided the conviction of one of the two men found guilty of the 2002 killing of Run-D.M.C. star Jam Master Jay.
Chicago had a chance to win in regulation, but Nick Foligno shot the puck off a post on a prime scoring opportunity in the final seconds.
Joseph Woll made 33 saves and the Maple Leafs defeated the struggling Devils 4-0 on Tuesday night.
Jalen Brunson's driving floater and a layup in the final 1:06 helped the Knicks surge in front late and beat the Pelicans 130-125 on Monday night.
Stephen Curry scored 27 points and Jimmy Butler finished with 21 as the Warriors beat the Nets 120-107 on Monday night.
Jackson Blake's power-play goal on a deflection 4:47 into overtime lifted the Hurricanes to a 3-2 win over the Rangers on Monday night.
Drumming, dance and hands-on workshops marked the 18th year the Brooklyn Children's Museum is hosting what leaders call New York City's largest family Kwanzaa festival.
Federal funding cuts have left local organizations struggling to meet growing needs, prompting a borough-wide fundraising push to support food access, housing and other essential services.
What began as a middle school project has grown into hundreds of handwritten messages left across New York City, offering encouragement to strangers and revealing how a small gesture can resonate for weeks.
NYC says center-running bus lanes will speed up commutes and improve safety on one of Brooklyn's busiest corridors, but critics aren't so sure.
Nine Brooklyn Football Club partner bars are collecting shelf-stable food and winter coats to benefit 10 local schools.
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.
CBS News New York's Vanessa Murdock has your mostly dry and cold seven-day forecast.
The journalist and author passed away Tuesday after a battle with cancer. CBS News New York's Dick Brennan reports.
Mamdani is expected to name veteran city educator Kamar Samuels as the leader of the public schools system on Wednesday. CBS News New York's Dick Brennan reports.
As the police investigation continues, CBS News New York's Naveen Dhaliwal has more on what was a tense situation on Tuesday night.
As CBS News New York's Nick Caloway reports, the public is stepping up in a big way this holiday season.
