Man explains why he used AI to impersonate Biden in New Hampshire
Well known in New York political circles, Kramer said his intention was to expose the need for regulations of AI in political campaigns.
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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.
San Francisco District Attorney George Gascon and New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman on Wednesday announced the June 13 meeting with some of the nation's largest smartphone makers. The meeting will be held in Schneiderman's New York City office.
In addition to the physical devastation of superstorm Sandy, communications were disabled for many and the Federal Communications Commission is now holding hearings to try and prevent those failures in the future.
The Atlanta Hawks rallied late to beat the New York Knicks on Wednesday night.
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A military judge has ruled that plea agreements struck by alleged Sept. 11 mastermind Khalid Sheikh Mohammed and two co-defendants are valid, a government official said Wednesday.
A Bronx resident says illegally parked RVs and abandoned vehicles have been an eyesore in his community for years.
PowerUP is a business competition started by the Brooklyn Public Library following economic turmoil in the wake of 9/11.
A Republican hold on the lower Hudson Valley may help the retain control of the House of Representatives.
A military judge has ruled that plea agreements struck by alleged Sept. 11 mastermind Khalid Sheikh Mohammed and two co-defendants are valid, a government official said Wednesday.
A Bronx resident says illegally parked RVs and abandoned vehicles have been an eyesore in his community for years.
PowerUP is a business competition started by the Brooklyn Public Library following economic turmoil in the wake of 9/11.
A Republican hold on the lower Hudson Valley may help the retain control of the House of Representatives.
With record warmth and no rain, the Tri-State Area continues to dry out and the drought worsens.
Connecticut election results show Vice President Kamala Harris won the state, and Sen. Chris Murphy was reelected, CBS News projects.
This Election Day is expected to be one of our warmest ever on record for New York City and the surrounding area.
Here's how to find your polling location for Election Day 2024 in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut.
Here's when polls opened and closed Tuesday for Election Day 2024 in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut.
A warming trend starts Monday around the NYC area, with record-breaking temperatures expected later this week.
Two New Jersey Democrats made history on Tuesday, but vote margins in the state are reasons for some concern.
The New Jersey Forest Fire Service says a wildfire is burning near South Stump Tavern Road in Jackson Township.
As part of our #BetterTogether initiative, we are partnering for the third year with the Community Food Bank of New Jersey to help feed families this holiday season.
New Jersey election results show Vice President Kamala Harris won the state, and Rep. Andy Kim won former Sen. Bob Menendez's seat, CBS News projects.
Tom Kean Jr. won his reelection bid against challenger Sue Altman in New Jersey's 7th congressional district, CBS News projects.
New York State Police say they are now conducting two investigations into Long Island State Trooper Thomas Mascia, who claimed he was shot in the leg while on the job last week.
New York Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand has won her bid for reelection against Republican challenger Mike Sapraicone, CBS News projects.
Democrat Laura Gillen has declared victory over Anthony D'Esposito in New York's 4th Congressional District. CBS News has not projected a winner.
Rep. Nick LaLota has fended off challenger John Avlon in New York's Congressional District 1 race, CBS News projects.
The FBI's New York division and New York law enforcement say they're prioritizing election security ahead of Election Day.
A Republican hold on the lower Hudson Valley may help the retain control of the House of Representatives.
Two New Jersey Democrats made history on Tuesday, but vote margins in the state are reasons for some concern.
With Donald Trump projected the winner of the 2024 presidential election, many are wondering what this might mean for abortion rights and immigration policies.
Donald Trump has won a second term in the White House after surpassing the 270 electoral votes needed for victory, CBS News projected Wednesday morning.
Prop 1 wasn't the only measure New York City voters had to tackle. They approved a number of others that were backed by Mayor Eric Adams.
The manufacturer of tumblers sold at Wawa stores says it has received four reports of cuts from the product's metal drinking straws.
Decision to cut topping comes as officials work to confirm source of E. coli outbreak linked to McDonald's Quarter Pounders.
Gov. Kathy Hochul on Tuesday announced a $150 million investment in a new state-of-the-art cell and gene therapy hub to be built on Long Island.
Dozens of New York and New Jersey schools are impacted by a recall of meat and poultry products potentially contaminated with listeria.
The worst rates of the infection known as "walking pneumonia" or "white lung pneumonia" are in young children ages 2 to 4 years old.
Quincy Jones, the multi-talented music legend who collaborated with everyone from Michael Jackson to Frank Sinatra, has died at 91, his family announced.
Rapper Tekashi 6ix9ine has been arrested in New York City for alleged violations of the conditions of supervised release that were set when he was sentenced several years ago to two years in prison in a racketeering case.
Teri Garr rose from being a background dancer in Elvis Presley movies to co-star in such favorites as "Young Frankenstein" and "Tootsie."
Timothée Chalamet surprised the crowd at his own look-alike contest at Washington Square Park in Manhattan.
The lead singer-songwriter for the superstar band Fleetwood Mac who became a superstar solo artist talks about her latest song, "The Lighthouse," that was inspired by her own experience with abortion, and a strong desire to "do something."
The Atlanta Hawks rallied late to beat the New York Knicks on Wednesday night.
Bo Horvat scored the only goal in a shootout and the New York Islanders rallied past the Pittsburgh Penguins on Tuesday night.
The Steelers have traded for a wide receiver from the Jets and an edge rusher from the Packers before the NFL's trade deadline.
Jake Allen made 31 saves, helping the Devils close their road trip with a 3-0 victory over the Oilers on Monday.
Alperen Sengun had 25 points and 14 rebounds, and the Houston Rockets held on for a 109-97 win over the New York Knicks on Monday night.
A Bronx resident says illegally parked RVs and abandoned vehicles have been an eyesore in his community for years.
PowerUP is a business competition started by the Brooklyn Public Library following economic turmoil in the wake of 9/11.
Harlem School of the Arts students designed and painted four new murals for Wollman Rink.
In the Queens neighborhood known as Little Guyana, preparations are underway for the community's annual Diwali festival.
The Bergen Beach home on East 72nd Street and Avenue K has become a neighborhood attraction.
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."
Former president Donald Trump gained ground all across the country in the 2024 election, including in our area. According to the CBS News Data Team, Democrats have been losing ground in the Bronx, Brooklyn, Manhattan and Queens since 2016. CBS News New York's Ali Bauman tried to find out what's behind this apparent shift to the right.
The race for president is over. Donald Trump is set to return to the White House in just 75 days. CBS News New York's Dick Brennan reports on his political comeback.
Newark Airport was experiencing delays on inbound flights Wednesday evening following equipment issues.
The FAA slowed flights into New York-area airports Wednesday evening due to an equipment issue, the administration said in a statement.
People across the nation, including New Yorkers, are wondering what a second Trump presidency could mean for them. J.C. Polanco, an attorney and assistant professor at University of Mount St. Vincent, joined CBS News New York's Kristine Johnson to discuss.
