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Senate passes most significant gun control legislation in decades
Fifteen Republicans joined Democrats to pass the bipartisan-negotiated bill.
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Fifteen Republicans joined Democrats to pass the bipartisan-negotiated bill.
In actuality, the law just signed doesn't restrict the hard-plated body armor worn by SWAT teams and the Buffalo gunman.
Mitchell said addressing issues that create the violence are key to stopping the violence.
The legislation passed mainly along party lines 223-204, with five Republicans joining all but two of the Democrats.
He and his wife visited Uvalde families after the shooting and showed mementos of the victims, as he told their stories to the White House press corps.
New York City's mayor is trying to get out ahead of a possible ruling that he says is giving him nightmares.
The president called for banning assault weapons, national red flag laws, expanded background checks and raising the age to buy a semi-automatic weapon.
Parents dropped off their kids at school Wednesday with heavy hearts and concerns about their children's safety.
The high court heard arguments Wednesday on a case brought by two upstate residents who say they shouldn't have to prove proper cause to exercise a constitutional right.
The Supreme Court heard its biggest gun control case in almost 10 years when New Yorkers challenged the city's former ban on carrying a licensed, locked and unloaded handgun outside the city limits.
Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced his major policies Monday that will set the priorities for his first 100 days in office under his new term.
The groups now say they'll hold the event Dec. 15, the day after the anniversary of one of the deadliest school shootings in U.S. history. Organizers note that the day after the anniversary is national Bill of Rights Day.
Newtown First Selectwoman Pat Llodra said it's disrespectful for gun rights advocates to stage rallies on the anniversary of the massacre that left 20 first graders and six educators dead.
A gun advocacy group took the first step Tuesday to legally halting the newly-signed gun laws for New York state.
Dueling visions of guns in America were heard across the country this weekend – from rallies in favor of the right to bear arms to churches focusing on how to prevent gun violence.
The massacre at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Conn., has once again raised questions about the availability of guns in this country. But this time, will it lead to any answers?
The Second Amendment Foundation and the New York State Rifle and Pistol Association said the fee the city charges to keep a handgun is so high it conflicts with the Second Amendment.
Three administrators have been "permanently removed from their positions" at Columbia College and "remain on leave" over texts they exchanged during an on-campus event about Jewish life at the school, Columbia University's president announced Monday.
Critical funding for the $16 billion Gateway tunnel project, the largest infrastructure project in U.S. history, was made official Monday.
The Adams administration unveiled New York City's first official trash bin Monday and announced that all residential buildings with 1-9 units will be required to put their trash in containers later this year.
Alec Bohm vs. Pete Alonso will bring a taste of the Philadelphia Phillies-New York Mets rivalry to the 2024 Home Run Derby.
A man stabbed a fellow amusement parkgoer at Adventureland over the weekend, police on Long Island said. The victim is in critical condition.
Three administrators have been "permanently removed from their positions" at Columbia College and "remain on leave" over texts they exchanged during an on-campus event about Jewish life at the school, Columbia University's president announced Monday.
Critical funding for the $16 billion Gateway tunnel project, the largest infrastructure project in U.S. history, was made official Monday.
The Adams administration unveiled New York City's first official trash bin Monday and announced that all residential buildings with 1-9 units will be required to put their trash in containers later this year.
A man stabbed a fellow amusement parkgoer at Adventureland over the weekend, police on Long Island said. The victim is in critical condition.
Heat advisories across the Tri-State Area mark the beginning of another very hot and humid week.
Heat advisories across the Tri-State Area mark the beginning of another very hot and humid week.
A Heat Advisory has been issued from 10 a.m. Monday through Tuesday at 8 p.m. for the majority of the region.
People from across the Tri-State Area have been flocking to the beaches to beat the heat and humidity. Several beaches in our area had already hit capacity by midday.
The NYC weather forecast calls for rain, but this map shows when the skies are expected to clear for the 4th of July fireworks.
Connecticut had several new laws start on July 1, 2024, including the school age cut-off and surveillance cameras meant to catch drivers who blow by buses.
Critical funding for the $16 billion Gateway tunnel project, the largest infrastructure project in U.S. history, was made official Monday.
Heat advisories across the Tri-State Area mark the beginning of another very hot and humid week.
Police are searching for a man wanted for detonating an improvised fireworks device at a New Jersey block party.
A Heat Advisory has been issued from 10 a.m. Monday through Tuesday at 8 p.m. for the majority of the region.
The U.S. Department of the Interior has approved what would be New Jersey's first off-shore wind farm project.
A man stabbed a fellow amusement parkgoer at Adventureland over the weekend, police on Long Island said. The victim is in critical condition.
Heat advisories across the Tri-State Area mark the beginning of another very hot and humid week.
A Heat Advisory has been issued from 10 a.m. Monday through Tuesday at 8 p.m. for the majority of the region.
A funeral was held Saturday for NYPD Officer Emilia Rennhack. She was killed when an SUV slammed into a nail salon on Long Island on June 28.
Family, friends and well-wishers gathered Friday to pay their respects to NYPD Officer Emilia Rennhack, who was killed when an alleged drunk driver crashed into a nail salon on Long Island last month.
Critical funding for the $16 billion Gateway tunnel project, the largest infrastructure project in U.S. history, was made official Monday.
President Biden wrote that he "wouldn't be running again if I did not absolutely believe I was the best person to beat Donald Trump in 2024."
CBS New York took part in an exclusive ride-along with NYC law enforcement targeting illegal marijuana shops.
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries held a call with ranking committee members on Sunday.
President Biden spoke at Mt. Airy Church of God in Christ in northwest Philadelphia before traveling to Harrisburg Sunday afternoon.
FDA approval of the new Alzheimer's treatment, which will be branded as Kisunla, follows years of setbacks.
The New York City Virus Hunters are getting their hands dirty to find out which little birdies might be carrying a deadly disease in Central Park.
"We can serve payers very effectively from the footprint that remains," CEO Tim Wentworth says of the coming Walgreens closures.
The advisory issued by Dr. Vivek Murthy came as the U.S. grappled with another summer weekend marked by deadly mass shootings.
One bill being fast-tracked would make abortions free in New Jersey by eliminating co-pays.
Paramount Global, the owner of Paramount Pictures and CBS, will merge with a media company founded by David Ellison.
Alec Baldwin is charged with felony involuntary manslaughter in the Oct. 21, 2021, shooting death of Haylna Hutchins.
He worked with director James Cameron on the "Titanic" and the "Avatar" series.
It's the dawn of a new era at the Nathan's Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest. Patrick Bertoletti is the new men's champion, and Miki Sudo set a new record and retained the women's division title.
Ann Wilson, lead singer of rock band Heart, says she has cancer.
Alec Bohm vs. Pete Alonso will bring a taste of the Philadelphia Phillies-New York Mets rivalry to the 2024 Home Run Derby.
With Jessica Springsteen not returning to Team USA's equestrian jumping team, here's who made the cut.
The Red Sox defeated the Yankees 3-0 on Sunday night, giving New York 15 losses in its last 20 games.
Aaron Judge and Juan Soto will start for the AL at the All-Star Game. Pete Alonso was selected as an NL reserve.
Francisco Lindor's 2-run single in the ninth inning lifted the Mets to a 3-2 win over the Pirates on Sunday.
Accessibility improvements at Long Island Rail Road stations in Queens have been put on hold after congestion pricing was paused.
It's been several months since a new Trauma Recovery Center opened in Coney Island, and leaders say the community has responded in droves.
Beach erosion may be contributing to dangerous swimming conditions at Jacob Riis Park in Queens, and experts say common solutions come with consequences.
The Eliza Tower will provide "affordable luxury" to 174 low-income families. The most expensive three-bedroom is just $1,800 for families making 60% of the area median income.
The Boys & Girls Club of Harlem was not approved for replacement funding for a lapsed state after-school budget.
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 Sadiku has the Tri-State Area's latest First Alert Forecast on CBS2 News at Noon.
New York City now has its first-ever official trash, recycling and compost bins, which are designed to work with the city's fleet of sanitation vehicles.
Critical funding for the $16 billion Gateway tunnel project, the largest infrastructure project in U.S. history, was made official. CBS New York's Jessica Moore reports.
It was blazing hot at the Coney Island boardwalk on Monday afternoon. CBS New York's Derick Waller reports.
The New Jersey senator pleaded not guilty to accepting cash and gold bars in exchange for his political influence.