Calls for federal monitor to oversee George Santos' campaign funds
Nassau County Legislator Josh Lafazan joined residents outside Santos' district office in Douglaston, Queens.
Nassau County Legislator Josh Lafazan joined residents outside Santos' district office in Douglaston, Queens.
Congressman George Santos' fellow lawmakers and constituents are now calling for federal oversight into his spending.
Embattled Congressman George Santos is now at the center of an FBI investigation. They're looking into whether he scammed a New Jersey veteran out of money meant for the man's dying dog. CBS2's Dick Brennan reports.
They want to tell him face-to-face why he must resign immediately and challenge those in charge.
A veteran has alleged that Santos helped him raise $3,000 for his dying dog through Santos' pet charity, but the veteran said he never got the money.
Residents who live in George Santos' congressional district say they've had enough. CBS2's Jennifer McLogan met constituents from Long Island and Queens, who say they deserve representation in Washington.
Under pressure from colleagues and constituents, Rep. George Santos steps away from two House committees. Santos says it's only temporary while he's investigated for campaign finance violations. CBS2's Lisa Rozner reports.
Embattled Congressman George Santos sat down in a new interview Tuesday night after he stepped back from his House committee assignments. CBS2's Lisa Rozner reports.
Congressman George Santos will no longer serve on House committees, for now. CBS2's Lisa Rozner has more on what's behind the lawmaker's reversal.
After weeks of scrutiny, embattled Long Island Congressman George Santos is stepping away from both House committees he was appointed to. CBS2's Lisa Rozner reports.
The embattled Long Island congressman told his colleagues he will step away from his two Congressional committee assignments effective immediately, CBS News reports.
Business leaders and donors say they feel betrayed after sponsoring fundraisers for Santos.
Some of his constituents say they feel left in limbo, CBS2's Jennifer McLogan reports.
Jeff Wisenfeld, the son of Holocaust survivors, helped pen a letter to McCarthy urging him to oust Santos.
As Congressman George Santos delivered remarks on the House floor decrying antisemitism on this Holocaust Remembrance Day, outraged Jewish constituents renewed calls for the House Speaker to expel the representative of Queens and Nassau counties. CBS2's Carolyn Gusoff reports.
There were new calls on Long Island on Wednesday for a law that would bar candidates from misrepresenting themselves. It's an effort by voters in the 3rd Congressional District to prevent another George Santos from seeking office. CBS2's Carolyn Gusoff reports.
The laws would prevent candidates who lie about their qualifications from running for Congress in the future.
A Nassau County lawmaker is introducing new measures to prevent candidates who lie about their qualifications from running for Congress in the future. CBS2's John Dias has the details.
Meanwhile, the embattled congressman's voters are trying new tactics to get rid of him.
In an interview with a Brazilian podcast back in 2021, Congressman George Santos claimed he was the victim of a mugging on Fifth Avenue. He also said he was the target of an assassination attempt. Meanwhile, his voters are trying new tactics to get rid of him. CBS2's Carolyn Gusoff has the latest from his district.
When CBS2's Marcia Kramer first interviewed George Santos and Robert Zimmerman on "The Point" in October, they focused on the issues in the Congressional campaign. But a look back may have more to reveal about the enigma that is George Anthony Devloder Santos. Please enjoy this encore presentation.
Congressman George Santos made good on his promised "surprise" for journalists staking out his Washington, D.C. office Wednesday.
The embattled congressman was a no-show Monday at his office in Washington.
Against the backdrop of Santos' lies, a Siena College poll shows what voters thing of the congressman, CBS2's Lisa Rozner reports.
The Long Island Republican dodged questions from CBS2 on Saturday at LaGuardia Airport.
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Some of the store owners who got raided during a recent illegal marijuana crackdown in the city say the NYPD shouldn't have seized their cash.
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Lawsuits seeking to force congestion pricing to start will move forward, a New York Supreme Court judge ruled in a potential blow to the governor's "indefinite" pause.
Some of the store owners who got raided during a recent illegal marijuana crackdown in the city say the NYPD shouldn't have seized their cash.
Federal authorities have seized the phones of another member of Mayor Eric Adams' inner circle. This time, it's Ingrid Lewis Martin, his chief advisor.
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Indicted NYC Mayor Eric Adams pleaded not guilty to federal bribery and campaign finance charges at his arraignment Friday.
Lawsuits seeking to force congestion pricing to start will move forward, a New York Supreme Court judge ruled in a potential blow to the governor's "indefinite" pause.
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Lawsuits seeking to force congestion pricing to start will move forward, a New York Supreme Court judge ruled in a potential blow to the governor's "indefinite" pause.
New Jersey police found over 100 illegal weapons and ammo stashed inside a home in Totowa after a man shared a picture of himself pointing a gun on social media.
Couples desperate to find a new place to get married after a wedding venue in New Jersey abruptly closed are getting some help.
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New York and New Jersey could see the first significant rainfall in weeks over the next couple days. See the maps.
The organs of one of the teens who died after a weekend crash in West Babylon have saved three lives, an organ donation organization announced Friday.
There's a tragic update to the weekend crash in West Babylon. Bella Trezza, 17, has died. She had been fighting for her life since the crash.
Long Island Republican Congressman Anthony D'Esposito allegedly gave part-time jobs to both his lover and fiancée's daughter.
A Long Island community is praying for Bella Trezza, her brother Austin, Jack Murphy, Anthony Pagliuca and the family of Riley Goot following a deadly crash.
The power of prayer and community was palpable at a candlelight vigil for four teenagers who are fighting for their lives following a deadly multi-car crash in West Babylon on Saturday.
Lawsuits seeking to force congestion pricing to start will move forward, a New York Supreme Court judge ruled in a potential blow to the governor's "indefinite" pause.
Some of the store owners who got raided during a recent illegal marijuana crackdown in the city say the NYPD shouldn't have seized their cash.
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Parents of kids injured at birth due to medical malpractice say New York is denying their claims under the state's Medical Indemnity Fund, which promises lifelong health care.
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