Why are the Iowa caucuses so important?
A caucus involves a more complex process where participants gather openly, engaging in discussions and voting to express their support for a particular candidate.
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A caucus involves a more complex process where participants gather openly, engaging in discussions and voting to express their support for a particular candidate.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and former U.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley squared off in the final Republican debate before the Iowa caucuses.
The Iowa Democratic Party released the majority of the results from the Iowa caucuses on Tuesday.
CBS News is estimating a four-way race between Joe Biden, Bernie Sanders, Elizabeth Warren and Pete Buttigieg as voters' initial preference.
Democratic presidential candidates are making last-minute pitches across Iowa this weekend ahead of Monday's caucuses.
Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump is accusing rival Ted Cruz of stealing the Iowa caucuses and is demanding a do-over.
The former secretary of state, senator from New York and first lady edged past the Vermont senator in a race the Iowa Democratic Party called the closest in its caucus history.
Voters will caucus for their favorite candidates in the first contest of the election year and candidates will campaign until the very last moment.
Sen. Bernie Sanders is making a furious comeback in Iowa ahead of next week's caucus.
Democratic presidential candidates Hillary Clinton, Bernie Sanders and Martin O' Malley face off in a Town Hall Monday night, with hopes of winning over potential voters in the upcoming Iowa caucus.
New Jersey Gov. and Republican presidential hopeful Chris Christie promised Thursday to spend a lot more time in Iowa.
A new Quinnipiac poll showed Donald Trump still at the top amongst Republicans in Iowa in the presidential contest, and Bernie Sanders possibly edging ahead of Hillary Clinton on the Democratic side.
The political world is reading the tea leaves for hints about Vice President Joe Biden's political plans.
The new poll is of those who will vote in Iowa's first-in-the-nation caucus and it shows that Trump's debate performance shook some people up.
There are a number of people in New York City who think the mayor should have put potholes before politicking.
Texas Gov. Rick Perry announced he is suspending his campaign and dropping out of the race just days before the South Carolina primary and is endorsing Newt Gingrich.
A combative Newt Gingrich accused Mitt Romney of "pious baloney'' Sunday for saying he's not a career politician and charged him of hiding behind inaccurate attack ads aired by his allies in the race for the presidential nomination.
New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie issued a stern warning to Iowa voters at a campaign rally for Mitt Romney Friday.
Newt Gingrich, stumping in Mason City, Iowa with less than a week before the caucuses, blamed his slippage in the polls on negative campaigning by his competitors. But that didn't stop him from going negative against a non-candidate.
A New York state ban on the retail sale of dogs, cats and rabbits begins Dec. 15.
The New York Department of Motor Vehicles has overhauled its point system, and the points drivers accrue are going to stay on their record longer.
The defense rested Friday in the trial of Daniel Penny, the Marine veteran charged in the chokehold death of Jordan Neely on board the subway last year.
A New York City Councilmember is taking the city's Department of Homeless Services to task, saying it needs to do a better job managing food at the city's migrant shelters.
A fire in Bayonne displaced several families and caused a day care to evacuate Friday.
A New York state ban on the retail sale of dogs, cats and rabbits begins Dec. 15.
The New York Department of Motor Vehicles has overhauled its point system, and the points drivers accrue are going to stay on their record longer.
The defense rested Friday in the trial of Daniel Penny, the Marine veteran charged in the chokehold death of Jordan Neely on board the subway last year.
A New York City Councilmember is taking the city's Department of Homeless Services to task, saying it needs to do a better job managing food at the city's migrant shelters.
NYPD officers shot a man they say was armed with a gun in the Bronx on Friday.
The MTA announced the Federal Highway Administration has given congestion pricing the green light, clearing the way for it to start on Jan. 5, 2025.
After a long period of drought and fire hazards, we're getting an early taste of winter. New York, New Jersey and Connecticut have been desperate for rain.
The first major snowstorm of the season brought school closures, power outages, and heavy snow to our region, including to areas that badly needed it.
Jodi Rell, who became Connecticut's second female governor when John Rowland resigned in a corruption scandal, has died at 78.
The weather is shifting and bringing much-needed rain to the Tri-State Area. There may even be snow in parts of New York.
A fire in Bayonne displaced several families and caused a day care to evacuate Friday.
A Hudson Valley woman says her car was driven from Queens to New Jersey after she parked at an unlicensed long-term parking lot near John F. Kennedy International Airport.
The MTA announced the Federal Highway Administration has given congestion pricing the green light, clearing the way for it to start on Jan. 5, 2025.
After a long period of drought and fire hazards, we're getting an early taste of winter. New York, New Jersey and Connecticut have been desperate for rain.
The first major snowstorm of the season brought school closures, power outages, and heavy snow to our region, including to areas that badly needed it.
The MTA announced the Federal Highway Administration has given congestion pricing the green light, clearing the way for it to start on Jan. 5, 2025.
After a long period of drought and fire hazards, we're getting an early taste of winter. New York, New Jersey and Connecticut have been desperate for rain.
The first major snowstorm of the season brought school closures, power outages, and heavy snow to our region, including to areas that badly needed it.
A plan to regionalize some New York public school services has set off alarm bells among Long Island parents and educators.
The iconic Stella Ristorante in Floral Park, Long Island will close on Dec. 31 after 64 years in business.
The New York Department of Motor Vehicles has overhauled its point system, and the points drivers accrue are going to stay on their record longer.
A New York City Councilmember is taking the city's Department of Homeless Services to task, saying it needs to do a better job managing food at the city's migrant shelters.
Trump's sentencing in the "hush money" case has been delayed by a New York judge.
President-elect Donald Trump made the announcement Thursday evening after Matt Gaetz withdrew himself from consideration.
The suit claims McMahon and others at the WWE were aware of misconduct decades ago and negligent in failing to prevent it.
Lattes and other espresso-based drinks may not be available at some McDonald's restaurants due to a glitch with coffee machines.
The packaging label omitted a key ingredient, prompting a Food and Drug Administration recall.
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.
Chris Stapleton took home four Country Music Association Awards and hardly left the stage on Wednesday night, while an absent Morgan Wallen won the night's biggest prize, entertainer of the year.
The leader of a New York City church where pop star Sabrina Carpenter filmed scenes for a music video has been stripped of his duties.
Sean "Diddy" Combs has tried to reach out to prospective witnesses and sway public opinion from jail in NYC to influence potential jurors in his sex trafficking trial, prosecutors say.
Betty White will be honored with a stamp in 2025, the U.S. Postal Service announced on Friday.
Six Flags announced it shut down the Kingda Ka and Green Lantern roller coasters to make way for two new rides including The Flash coaster.
The New York Giants are releasing quarterback Daniel Jones days after announcing Tommy DeVito will take over as the team's starter, owner John Mara says.
Connor Zary scored midway through the third period to give the Calgary Flames a win over the New York Rangers on Thursday night.
Lucas Raymond scored with 51 seconds remaining and the Detroit Red Wings beat the New York Islanders on Thursday night.
The New Jersey Devils downed the Carolina Hurricanes on Thursday night.
Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge was a unanimous pick to win his second American League Most Valuable Player Award in three seasons on Thursday.
Thursday marks exactly 60 years since the Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge opened to much fanfare.
Nov. 29 is the last day for New York City restaurants to remove roadway dining sheds, which will now be seasonal under new regulations set by the City Council.
A new state-of-the-art trash system in NYCHA's Polo Grounds Towers in Harlem promises to tackle energy, rodent and recycling issues.
Families in Central Harlem will soon settle into their new homes at Marcus Garvey Village, which also brings free gathering spaces to the community and an LGBTQ center.
The Hispanic Society's new exhibit traces how different cultures influenced the women of Spain as they found their own voices throughout history.
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."
A 16-year-old boy was hospitalized Thursday night after being stabbed on a subway platform in Queens.
Army Football is having its most successful season in nearly a century. They're ranked in the top 25, and Saturday, they'll face No. 6 Notre Dame at Yankee Stadium. CBS News New York's Steve Overmyer went to West Point to see what makes Army a refreshing throwback team.
Soon you won't be able to find cute furry faces up for sale at your corner pet store. New York state is banning the retail sale of pets in an effort to crack down on abusers and puppy mills. It's a case that CBS News New York's Jennifer McLogan has covered for years.
You could face steeper penalties for bad driving in New York. The Department of Motor Vehicles has just overhauled its point system and those points are going to stay on your record longer. CBS News New York's Carolyn Gusoff explains who will be paying more.
Snow blanketed some neighborhoods across the Tri-State Area on Friday. High Point saw the highest snow total in the area with 20 inches. Neighbors there also dealt with power outages because of the weather. CBS News New York's John Elliott and Allen Devlin report.
