Dems relish Ken Jenkins' landslide win in special election for Westchester County executive
Jenkins took nearly 64% of the vote against a Republican endorsed by President Trump. CBS News New York's Tony Aiello reports.
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Jenkins took nearly 64% of the vote against a Republican endorsed by President Trump. CBS News New York's Tony Aiello reports.
Democrat Ken Jenkins is facing off against Republican Christine Sculti in the race to fill out the final year of George Latimer's term. CBS News New York's Tony Aiello reports.
Ken Jenkins was sworn in Monday as Westchester's 10th county executive, replacing George Latimer, who left his post for Congress.
CBS News New York's Tony Aiello has more on Jenkins' career and what he hopes to accomplish.
New members of Congress from the Tri-State Area area walked into their offices on Capitol Hill for the very first time Friday.
Despite an overwhelming GOP victory by Donald Trump nationally, Democrats still managed to eke out important Congressional wins in New York's metropolitan area. CBS News New York political reporter Marcia Kramer talked to some members of the freshman class of the 119th Congress.
Richard Wishnie took the oath of office Thursday to become acting Westchester county executive - until Monday.
New York Congressman-elect George Latimer expects "major pushback" to Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s potential vaccine policy if he heads Donald Trump's Health and Human Services Department.
George Latimer replaced squad member Jamaal Bowman to represent Westchester County and parts of the Bronx in Congress. Watch his full interview on "The Point with Marcia Kramer."
New York Congressman-elect George Latimer weighs in on a potential vaccine debate in Congress and attorney Jim Walden, a former Democrat, shares why he's entering the New York City mayor's race on this episode of "The Point with Marcia Kramer."
Democrat Ken Jenkins will run in the Westchester County executive special election early in 2025.
Jenkins, who is Latimer's deputy, has run for the highest seat in the county twice before but with no success. A special election to fill Latimer's seat is expected to be held in March. CBS News New York's Tony Aiello reports.
Political experts J.C. Polanco and O'Brien Murray weigh in on the New York primary results, including the key race between Congressman Jamaal Bowman and Westchester County Exec. George Latimer.
Westchester County Executive George Latimer easily defeated Rep. Jamaal Bowman in Tuesday's Democratic primary.
The Westchester County executive easily defeated incumbent Jamaal Bowman in Tuesday's Democratic primary. CBS New York's Tony Aiello reports.
Westchester County Executive George Latimer defeated incumbent Rep. Jamaal Bowman in an expensive primary race for New York District 16, CBS News projects. CBS New York's Christina Fan has reaction from both sides.
Westchester County Executive George Latimer has defeated incumbent Jamaal Bowman in the New York Democratic primary race for District 16, CBS News projects.
CBS News projects George Latimer has won the Democratic Primary in New York's 16th Congressional District, defeating incumbent Jamaal Bowman. CBS New York's Tony Aiello and Dick Brennan report on the historic race, and political reporter Marcia Kramer has analysis.
CBS News projects George Latimer has won the closely watched Democratic Primary Election in New York's 16th Congressional District, beating incumbent Jamaal Bowman.
Tuesday is Primary Election Day in New York. One of the most closely-watched contests in the U.S. is between Democrats Jamaal Bowman and George Latimer. CBS New York's Tony Aiello reports.
New York voters are hitting the polls today for the 2024 primary elections, including a heated race between Rep. Jamaal Bowman and Westchester County Exec. George Latimer. CBS New York's Christina Fan reports.
CBS New York's Dick Brennan has more on the last-minute campaigning by Rep. Jamaal Bowman and Westchester County Executive George Latimer.
Jamaal Bowman, who is attempting to hold on to his seat, is facing a stiff challenge from Westchester County Executive George Latimer. CBS New York's Tony Aiello reports.
Rep. Jamaal Bowman and Westchester County Executive George Latimer are facing off in a fierce primary race for New York's 16th Congressional district.
Tuesday is Primary Election Day in New York, and eyes are on a tense battle in the state's 16th Congressional district. CBS New York's Christina Fan has a closer look.
OG Anunoby scored 19 of his 32 points in a perfect third quarter, as the Knicks beat the visiting Suns 112-98 on Sunday night.
Part of a road in the Long Island town of Plainview now stands in memory of Omer Neutra, an American-Israeli hostage murdered by Hamas.
Rookie Jonathan Mogbo tied his career highs with 17 points and 11 rebounds as the visiting Raptors beat the Nets 120-109 on Sunday.
Tommy Pham's RBI single in the bottom of the 11th inning lifted the Pittsburgh Pirates to a 5-4 victory over the New York Yankees for just their second win in eight games.
Tani Oluwaseyi scored for the fifth time this season, Wil Trapp also scored, and Minnesota United beat NYCFC 2-1 at Yankee Stadium on Sunday.
Part of a road in the Long Island town of Plainview now stands in memory of Omer Neutra, an American-Israeli hostage murdered by Hamas.
NYC Schools Chancellor Melissa Aviles-Ramos says bullying and vaping are common concerns among students after going on a citywide listening tour.
A man suspected of stabbing four children with a meat cleaver was shot and wounded by police Sunday in Brooklyn.
Activist and Columbia University graduate Mahmoud Khalil is speaking out through an op-ed published in the campus newspaper "Columbia Spectator."
The New York State Education Department says it is keeping diversity, equity and inclusion programs in schools despite the Trump administration threatening to pull federal funding.
A rainy and cooler weekend in the Tri-State Area will carry over into at least late Monday morning.
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.
New Jersey's Department of Transportation has released a new timeline for the reopening of I-80 in Wharton.
April is National Volunteer Month, and Community Food Bank of New Jersey needs help year round tackling hunger and food insecurity.
A rainy and cooler weekend in the Tri-State Area will carry over into at least late Monday morning.
The 14-year-old accused of killing a Newark Police sergeant in March will be tried as an adult, federal prosecutors say.
A New Jersey business is helping people with autism find meaningful employment when they often struggle to find work.
Part of a road in the Long Island town of Plainview now stands in memory of Omer Neutra, an American-Israeli hostage murdered by Hamas.
Prosecutors in George Santos' federal fraud case say they are seeking a seven-year prison sentence for the disgraced former New York congressman.
Talk of tariffs could draw a bigger-than-normal crowd Saturday at the Suffolk County police impound auction where bids start at $500.
More than 1 million New Yorkers depend on public water systems for drinking water, and some are being exposed to manmade "forever chemicals" called PFAS, environmentalists say.
Long Island officials spoke out Friday in opposition to a bill that would limit the amount of traffic stops police officers conduct, specifically for minor violations.
NYC Schools Chancellor Melissa Aviles-Ramos says bullying and vaping are common concerns among students after going on a citywide listening tour.
Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick said President Trump "wasn't kidding," and his reciprocal tariffs will take effect later this week.
Prosecutors in George Santos' federal fraud case say they are seeking a seven-year prison sentence for the disgraced former New York congressman.
More than 1,200 "Hands Off!" demonstrations were planned by more than 150 groups.
Countries targeted by President Trump for higher so-called reciprocal tariffs are due to go into effect on Wednesday.
More than 1 million New Yorkers depend on public water systems for drinking water, and some are being exposed to manmade "forever chemicals" called PFAS, environmentalists say.
Fewer than 80 triple organ transplants have been attempted in the United States, and for the first time, the rare procedure was successfully performed on Long Island.
New York issued a travel advisory as measles cases in the U.S. and around the world are rising.
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.
The TV melodrama about the making of a Broadway musical devoted to Marilyn Monroe is now, finally, a Broadway musical - a comedy about the "hot mess" that lurks behind every hit show.
Federal prosecutors have added two charges to Sean "Diddy" Combs' indictment, expanding on allegations that the jailed hip-hop mogul engaged in sex trafficking as recently as last year.
Bruce Springsteen announced "Tracks II: The Lost Albums" will feature seven full-length albums that were never released from 1983-2018.
Tony Bennett's children are in a legal battle over the singer's estate.
Nintendo has announced a June 5 launch date for its latest gaming console, the Switch 2.
OG Anunoby scored 19 of his 32 points in a perfect third quarter, as the Knicks beat the visiting Suns 112-98 on Sunday night.
Rookie Jonathan Mogbo tied his career highs with 17 points and 11 rebounds as the visiting Raptors beat the Nets 120-109 on Sunday.
Tommy Pham's RBI single in the bottom of the 11th inning lifted the Pittsburgh Pirates to a 5-4 victory over the New York Yankees for just their second win in eight games.
Tani Oluwaseyi scored for the fifth time this season, Wil Trapp also scored, and Minnesota United beat NYCFC 2-1 at Yankee Stadium on Sunday.
UConn defeated defending champion South Carolina on Sunday to win its 12th women's NCAA Tournament title.
A visually impaired man in the Bronx is riding out of his comfort zone as he trains to participate in the TD Five Boro Bike Tour.
Queens neighbors couldn't figure out why their street was so neglected. CBS News New York went searching for answers and found out in the eyes of the city, the street doesn't exist.
A Gold Star widow in Brooklyn has made it her life's mission to turn her husband's legacy into a lifeline for others walking the same road of grief.
Tenants at NYCHA's Borinquen Plaza Houses in Brooklyn say they're plagued by constant elevator outages and malfunctions.
Several Bronx residents are claiming they haven't been able to take a hot bath or shower for months, due to extremely low water pressure or no water at all.
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."
Tony Award winner Adrienne Warren also stars in the show at the Hudson Theatre. CBS News New York's Jenna DeAngelis reports.
CBS News New York's Craig Allen says the sun should return on Tuesday and Wednesday, but the temperatures will remain in the 40s.
The sweeping tariffs set off the worst two-day Wall Street sell-off in five years, and the turmoil isn't over yet. Asian markets, which are already open on Monday, are off significantly. CBS News New York's Lisa Rozner reports.
Another child, who was not injured, ran to a neighbor for help. CBS News New York's Naveen Dhaliwal spoke to that neighbor in Bensonhurst.
The Huskies captured their first title since 2016 with an 82-59 destruction of defending champion South Carolina on Sunday. CBS News New York's Steve Overmyer reports.
