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New York lawmakers in special session to pass gun control, abortion rights bill
Republicans have been opposing the measures, but Democrats have supermajorities in the Assembly and Senate, CBS2's John Dias reports.
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Republicans have been opposing the measures, but Democrats have supermajorities in the Assembly and Senate, CBS2's John Dias reports.
Gov. Kathy Hochul called an emergency session to pass legislation to lessen the impact of the Supreme Court decision striking down century-old gun carry laws, CBS2's Marcia Kramer reports.
The Supreme Court ruled guns could be banned in "sensitive places," but it wasn't clear about what locations qualify, CBS2's John Dias reports.
She is focusing on Thursday's special session of the Legislature to find ways to limit the effect of the Supreme Court ruling.
The bipartisan act is the most significant update to the country's gun laws in nearly 30 years.
The move marks the most considerable changes to U.S. gun laws in decades.
The House has passed a Senate bill sending the first major new gun control legislation in nearly 30 years to the White House to be signed into law.
Gov. Phil Murphy was scheduled to address the Supreme Court ruling that overturned New York's concealed carry law ahead of the latest ruling to overturn Roe v. Wade.
Critics fear the ruling will put more guns on the streets in New York City. CBS2's John Dias has more on the potential impact.
Brooklynites across the borough weigh in as they try to understand how this ruling will affect public safety.
The mayor and police commissioner say "nothing has changed" in terms of gun carry permits today in New York City.
CBS2 has a special report on the opinion and reaction from local stakeholders.
CBS News' National and Legal Correspondent Jan Crawford joins with analysis from Washington, D.C.
For those at the Nassau County Rifle and Pistol Range in Uniondale, the issue is a matter of common sense.
Gov. Kathy Hochul addresses the Supreme Court decision striking down New York's century-old concealed carry law.
Assemblyman Lavine says the ruling "opens the floodgates" to generations-worth of litigation.
With the Supreme Court striking down the state law that made it more difficult for people to carry weapons in public, what does that mean for crowded areas in the city? CBS2's Political Reporter Marcia Kramer has the exclusive story.
This is the court's biggest Second Amendment ruling in more than a decade. CBS2's Jessica Moore breaks down the big decision.
The country is awaiting an opinion on Roe v. Wade and abortion access, while New York is waiting to see what will happen with its concealed carry gun law. CBS2's Natalie Duddridge has the details.
A new bill focuses on the illegal flow of firearms and dealers who sell guns that wind up being used in crimes, CBS2's Natalie Duddridge reports.
Several council members will introduce a bill Thursday aimed at cracking down on gun violence. As CBS2's Natalie Duddridge reports, the bill focuses on the illegal flow of firearms into the city.
A new bill focuses on the illegal flow of firearms and dealers who sell guns that wind up being used to commit crimes.
Several council members will introduce a bill Thursday aimed at cracking down on gun violence. As CBS2's Natalie Duddridge reports, the bill focuses on the illegal flow of firearms into the city.
Lawmakers in New Jersey are considering toughening up gun laws. Among the proposals is something called microstamping. It would be required on new semiautomatic pistols sold in the state. CBS2's Nick Caloway reports.
The deal would be a modest victory for Democrats. It falls short of major measures like an assault weapons ban and closing the gun show loophole, CBS'2's Dick Brennan reports.
These portable chargers can keep your phone, laptop and other devices ready to go, no matter where you roam.
Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle stepped down from her role after facing calls to resign after the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump.
NYC's unsettled weather continues today, with rain showers in the forecast through Thursday.
Delta scratched about 400 flights early Tuesday after tech snafu, causing mounting frustrations for travelers.
Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle repeatedly refused to answer questions about the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump, enraging lawmakers.
NYC's unsettled weather continues today, with rain showers in the forecast through Thursday.
Queens resident Lou Harris is on a mission to make the sport of surfing more inclusive.
The parents of a New York City 17-year-old were charged and sentenced for a crime their son is accused of.
Lawmakers in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut are flocking to Vice President Kamala Harris' side.
City Parks Foundation's Coastal Classrooms is providing educational programs for middle school students.
NYC's unsettled weather continues today, with rain showers in the forecast through Thursday.
Lawmakers in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut are flocking to Vice President Kamala Harris' side.
New York's weather calls for a cloudy day Monday, with rising humidity and increasing shower chances.
Humidity levels will climb and temperatures will reach the mid to upper 80s in the Tri-State Area on Sunday.
At least seven people in New York have been sickened in a listeria outbreak linked to deli meats.
NYC's unsettled weather continues today, with rain showers in the forecast through Thursday.
Monmouth University's main campus was on lockdown overnight in West Long Branch, New Jersey, but has now been deemed safe, prosecutors say.
Route 3 is reopen in Clifton, New Jersey after Monday's deadly tractor-trailer explosion that sparked a large fire and shut down the highway.
Lawmakers in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut are flocking to Vice President Kamala Harris' side.
Part of Route 3 remains closed in Clifton, New Jersey after a tractor-trailer crashed and exploded, killing the driver, Monday morning.
A small plane crashed Monday at MacArthur Airport on Long Island, killing the pilot and his passenger.
Here's what New York leaders are saying about President Joe Biden's decision to end his reelection bid.
Humidity levels will climb and temperatures will reach the mid to upper 80s in the Tri-State Area on Sunday.
Former U.S. Rep. George Santos has lost a bid to dismiss some of the charges in the criminal case against him as he heads toward trial.
According to prosecutors, the alleged drunk driver who crashed into a Long Island nail salon in June, killing four people, had a blood alcohol level that was more than twice the legal limit.
Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle stepped down from her role after facing calls to resign after the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump.
Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle repeatedly refused to answer questions about the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump, enraging lawmakers.
Vice President Kamala Harris, who CBS News estimates is now the likely Democratic presidential nominee, is heading to the key battleground state of Wisconsin to give a speech in Milwaukee.
Former President Donald Trump's lawyers called the $454 million judgment "draconian" and complained that the "case violates centuries of New York case law."
Lawmakers in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut are flocking to Vice President Kamala Harris' side.
At least seven people in New York have been sickened in a listeria outbreak linked to deli meats.
A warning of a Listeria monocytogenes outbreak affecting 12 states, including Pennsylvania, New Jersey and New York, was issued by the CDC Friday afternoon linking infections to sliced meat at deli counters.
Physical effects of heat waves, like heat stroke, are widely known. But scientists are now sounding the alarm on psychological consequences of extremely high temperatures.
At least two cases of measles have been found in people staying at a New York City-run shelter for migrants in Brooklyn.
Nationwide, the CDC says the COVID virus level in wastewater is now "high" for the first time since last winter.
An album of dark songs recorded in a bedroom at his rented farmhouse in 1982, reflecting the upheaval in his life in-between "The River" and "Born in the U.S.A.," helped solidify Springsteen's status as one of music's most soulful voices.
A new sculpture featuring the likeness of one of hip-hop's first DJs plays a specially curated mix, powered by solar panels.
Prosecutors have been preparing to retry the disgraced movie mogul since the New York Court of Appeals overturned his 2020 rape conviction.
The Kennedy Center named its 2024 Honorees Thursday morning. They include Harlem's historic Apollo Theater, the first institution to ever receive the honor.
Bob Newhart, who starred in the long-running sitcoms "The Bob Newhart Show" and "Newhart," has died at age 94.
Francisco Lindor hit two solo home runs and Jeff McNeil added a three-run shot in the Mets' 6-4 win over the Marlins on Monday.
The Yankees rolled to a 9-1 win over the Rays on Monday, thanks to two homers from Juan Soto.
LeBron James will be the third basketball player – and the first men's player – to carry the U.S. flag at the start of the 2024 Paris Olympic Games.
The Mets struck out 14 times in Sunday's 4-2 loss to the Marlins.
The Rays built an early lead, overcame Aaron Judge's MLB-leading 35th homer, and beat the Yankees 6-4 on Sunday.
Queens resident Lou Harris is on a mission to make the sport of surfing more inclusive.
City Parks Foundation's Coastal Classrooms is providing educational programs for middle school students.
The situation for a NYCHA tenant has gone from bad to worse after ankle-deep water inundated her Brooklyn apartment during a storm.
A new sculpture featuring the likeness of one of hip-hop's first DJs plays a specially curated mix, powered by solar panels.
A legal battle is brewing between some New York City tenants and Mayor Eric Adams over rental assistance laws.
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.
Tony award winning actor André De Shields joins CBS New York to discuss his role in the hit Off Broadway show Cats: The Jellicle Ball.
Caroline Hirsch, the founder and producer of the New York Comedy Festival, discusses what's in store for the 20th anniversary.
Monmouth University's main campus was on lockdown overnight in West Long Branch, New Jersey, but has now been deemed safe, prosecutors say.
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