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Biden administration announces plans to expand firearms background checks
The Biden administration is finalizing plans to expand background check requirements in effort to close the "gun show loophole."
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The Biden administration is finalizing plans to expand background check requirements in effort to close the "gun show loophole."
President Joe Biden is openly criticizing Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's handling of the war against Hamas, and as ceasefire negotiations continue, international mediators say the current state of the hostages could be worse than previously thought. CBS New York's Jessica Moore reports.
President Joe Biden has sharpened his criticism of Israel, as hostage negotiations hit a snag. CBS New York's Jessica Moore reports from the newsroom.
President Biden sharpens his criticism of Israeli leader Benjamin Netanyahu's handling of the war in Gaza, saying he doesn't "agree with his approach."
This round of Biden's student loan forgiveness proposals targets the interest that adds up over time on student loans.
Israel has fired 2 officers after its investigation found "errors in decision-making" led to a deadly strike on food charity workers.
President Joe Biden says the United States could change its policy towards Israel if Israel doesn't change its tactics in the war against Hamas. CBS New York's Dick Brennan reports.
Chef José Andrés' World Central Kitchen says U.S.-Canadian national Jacob Flickinger was among 7 of its staff killed by "unforgiveable" Israeli airstrikes.
The candidates are clearly looking to the general election and targeting issues important to women. CBS New York's Dick Brennan reports.
Mayor Eric Adams cast his ballot Tuesday morning at P.S. 81 in Bedford-Stuyvesant, Brooklyn. CBS New York's Marcia Kramer reports.
Clearly, the candidates were looking to the general election and targeting issues important to women.
See what time the polls open and close, where to find your polling place and more.
Voters will head to the polls to cast their ballots in the states' presidential primaries.
Congressman Andy Kim is hoping to replace Sen. Bob Menendez on Election Day, and NYC Council Member Vickie Paladino, a Queens Republican, wants to toughen squatting laws.
With former Pres. Donald Trump ahead in the polls, we thought it would be interesting to explore what voters expect if he defeats Pres. Joe Biden in November.
There were pro-Palestinian protests outside a campaign fundraiser for President Joe Biden on Thursday, but inside Radio City Music Hall, former presidents Barack Obama and Bill Clinton took the stage during the star-studded event. CBS New York's Naveen Dhaliwal reports.
A big event with President Joe Biden and former presidents Barack Obama and Bill Clinton at Radio City Music Hall snarled traffic in Midtown on Thursday. CBS New York's Jenna DeAngelis reports.
President Joe Biden will be in New York City on Thursday, which means drivers should prepare for gridlock traffic. As CBS New York's Jenna DeAngelis reports, the NYPD has shut down the area near Radio City Music Hall in Manhattan.
There were protests and gridlock outside Radio City Music Hall on Thursday as President Joe Biden held a fundraiser attended by former presidents Barack Obama and Bill Clinton.
That means drivers can expect gridlock around Manhattan.
Thursday's event with former Presidents Obama and Clinton is expected to raise over $25 million, a new fundraising record for the president's reelection campaign.
The FBI earlier said there was no "there is no specific or credible information to suggest there are ties to terrorism."
Former President Barack Obama was the first president to release a bracket each year, and Mr. Biden has continued the tradition since he took office.
In front of a crowd of supporters in Ohio, the former president darkly predicted the end of democracy in the U.S. if he doesn't return to the White House. CBS New York's Bradley Blackburn reports.
The first maritime aid shipment has reached Gaza, bringing 200 tons of desperately needed food to the war-ravaged territory. The move comes amid a deepening rift between President Joe Biden and Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu. On Friday, Netanyahu approved an Israeli military plan for a ground invasion of Rafah, which the White House said it had not been briefed on and could not support without a credible proposal to limit civilian loss.
Former New York congressman George Santos is expected to enter a guilty plea in federal court Monday on Long Island.
Saturday will be mostly cloudy with some light showers. NYC beaches have a high rip current risk as Hurricane Ernesto moves up the coast.
Brandon Nimmo broke out of his slump with a three-run homer and Jeff McNeil launched a two-run shot, powering the New York Mets to a 7-3 win over the Miami Marlins.
Aaron Judge hit his major league-leading 44th home run and Gerrit Cole struck out eight in six innings as the New York Yankees beat the Detroit Tigers 3-0.
Co-founders of AMA Animal Rescue in Gravesend say they're unsure they can afford to keep their doors open.
Former New York congressman George Santos is expected to enter a guilty plea in federal court Monday on Long Island.
Saturday will be mostly cloudy with some light showers. NYC beaches have a high rip current risk as Hurricane Ernesto moves up the coast.
Co-founders of AMA Animal Rescue in Gravesend say they're unsure they can afford to keep their doors open.
Summer can be a fun time for kids, but it can also make returning to school in the fall a more daunting task.
Mayor Eric Adams is throwing his support behind Nassau County's new face mask ban and pushing for a similar law in NYC.
Saturday will be mostly cloudy with some light showers. NYC beaches have a high rip current risk as Hurricane Ernesto moves up the coast.
A plume of smoke from Canadian wildfires gave the moon over New York City an orange tint.
All beaches in Brooklyn and Queens, along with Jacob Riis Beach, are closed to swimming on Saturday and Sunday due to expected dangerous rip currents caused by Hurricane Ernesto.
As Hurricane Ernesto hits Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands, people in the NYC worry about loved ones in the storm's path.
Matt Corey and Dr. Michael Goldstein won Republican nominations in Connecticut's primary elections Tuesday, according to the Associated Press.
Saturday will be mostly cloudy with some light showers. NYC beaches have a high rip current risk as Hurricane Ernesto moves up the coast.
The New Jersey attorney general's office released body cam video showing police officers shooting and killing Victoria Lee inside a Fort Lee apartment building in July.
A plume of smoke from Canadian wildfires gave the moon over New York City an orange tint.
Sen. Bob Menendez officially ended his election campaign on Friday, days before he is set to resign and just after Gov. Phil Murphy appointed a successor.
All beaches in Brooklyn and Queens, along with Jacob Riis Beach, are closed to swimming on Saturday and Sunday due to expected dangerous rip currents caused by Hurricane Ernesto.
Former New York congressman George Santos is expected to enter a guilty plea in federal court Monday on Long Island.
Saturday will be mostly cloudy with some light showers. NYC beaches have a high rip current risk as Hurricane Ernesto moves up the coast.
Mayor Eric Adams is throwing his support behind Nassau County's new face mask ban and pushing for a similar law in NYC.
A plume of smoke from Canadian wildfires gave the moon over New York City an orange tint.
Former NYPD Officer John Mendola paid $40,000 to have his beloved dog Princess cloned, but should he have?
Former New York congressman George Santos is expected to enter a guilty plea in federal court Monday on Long Island.
Mayor Eric Adams is throwing his support behind Nassau County's new face mask ban and pushing for a similar law in NYC.
"There's no doubt that control of the House runs through New York and runs specifically through the Hudson Valley," said New York Democratic Rep. Pat Ryan.
In North Carolina, Harris took note of falling inflation but added, "Still, we know that many Americans don't yet feel that progress in their daily lives."
Sen. Bob Menendez officially ended his election campaign on Friday, days before he is set to resign and just after Gov. Phil Murphy appointed a successor.
The New York State Department of Health issued a warning after the WHO declared an Mpox outbreak in Africa a global emergency.
Officials have been warning of a return to the pre-pandemic trends of pertussis, also known as whooping cough.
Drugmaker Lykos Therapeutics had asked the FDA to approve its MDMA capsules as part of a therapy regimen for treating PTSD. It says another study will take "several years."
Stone-like materials called slag tested positive for elevated levels of arsenic along the beach in Keyport, New Jersey, state officials said.
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex's Archewell Foundation is launching a new initiative, the Parents' Network, to support parents whose children have been victimized by harmful online content, from social media bullying to suicide ideation.
"Happy Gilmore 2" is holding an open casting call for New Jersey "locals." Here's your chance to be an extra.
Taylor Swift's blockbuster "Eras Tour" resumed in London on Thursday after her concerts in Vienna were canceled earlier this month because of an alleged terror plot.
Gena Rowlands, hailed as one of the greatest actors to ever practice the craft, died at 94 on Wednesday, her representatives confirmed.
Taylor Swift has long called NYC's Greenwich Village home, and the city is celebrating with limited edition "Cornelia Street" signs.
In 1959 Carol Burnett burst onto the New York stage in the musical comedy "Once Upon a Mattress." In the new Broadway revival, two-time Tony-winner Sutton Foster recreates the role of Winnifred, a princess in search of a suitable mate.
Brandon Nimmo broke out of his slump with a three-run homer and Jeff McNeil launched a two-run shot, powering the New York Mets to a 7-3 win over the Miami Marlins.
Aaron Judge hit his major league-leading 44th home run and Gerrit Cole struck out eight in six innings as the New York Yankees beat the Detroit Tigers 3-0.
JJ Bleday hit his first career grand slam as the A's rallied for a 7-6 win over the Mets on Thursday.
Aaron Rodgers finished strong after a slow start during Thursday's joint practice with the Panthers.
Staten Island's South Shore Little League team played its first game of the 2024 Little League World Series on Thursday.
Co-founders of AMA Animal Rescue in Gravesend say they're unsure they can afford to keep their doors open.
A group of middle school students at a NYCHA development spent their summer designing a new youth space in their community center.
A Brooklyn man worries about water damage to his old home. He says the community garden next door is to blame.
An elderly NYCHA resident said she's been waiting months to be transferred from her building in the Bronx, and she can't put up with the poor living conditions any longer.
Richmond Hill residents Carol and Jack Wolf have the home of their dreams, and the sidewalk of their nightmares. The Wolfs say they were added to the city's repair waitlist in 2017..
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.
Thousands of bees are hard at work making honey on the roof of the Javits Center and all over New York City. The hives are managed by Queens-based Astor Apiaries and master beekeeper Nick Hoefly.
Research shows volunteering offers numerous benefits, including improved physical and mental health, and overall wellbeing. As you get older, it could even help preserve cognitive function.
Sutton Foster and Michael Urie star in this newly-opened show for the whole family on Broadway. CBS News New York's Dave Carlin reports.
In North Carolina, Vice President Kamala Harris outlined an ambitious economic plan in her first policy speech since jumping into the presidential race. CBS News New York's Cristian Benavides reports.
Craig Allen has the Tri-State Area's updated Saturday forecast on CBS News New York.