Sen. Gillibrand Forced To Defend Handling Of Sexual Harassment Allegations
Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand says her office took the allegation seriously "every step" of the way.
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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand says her office took the allegation seriously "every step" of the way.
The 2020 presidential hopeful said "the failed war on drugs has been a war on people disproportionately criminalizing poor people, people of color and people with mental illness."
"It's an important first step, and it's one I am taking because I am going to run," the New York senator said on "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert."
Several people familiar with Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand's plans say the New York Democrat is expected to take steps toward launching a presidential campaign in the coming days.
The Democrat held a press conference to push for the Modernizing Obstetric Medicine Standards (MOMS) Act.
Senator says the current system results in a disproportionate number of low-income people being locked up.
She said she'd serve a full six-year term, but having handily won re-election to the U.S. Senate, Kirsten Gillibrand says she might be off to the races again, seeking the presidency in 2020.
Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand of New York was one of the earliest called races in New York State Tuesday night.
Watch returns on the race between Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand and GOP challenger Chele Farley.
A double-dose of malfunctions on Tuesday left the bridge open for extend periods of time, twice stranding riders. It's caused commuters and lawmakers to demand accountability, and answers.
Gillibrand has raised the flag of progressive Democrats seeking to use the issue of ICE as a weapon against President Donald Trump.
Democratic gubernatorial candidate Cynthia Nixon and congressional candidate Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez have also called for the agency to be abolished.
U.S. Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand (D-New York) issued a letter to the German ambassador Friday, urging the country to take back a onetime Nazi guard now living in Queens.
Two New York lawmakers have threatened to force a shutdown in Congress over the DACA program that shields many young undocumented immigrants from deportation.
Taxpayers are speaking out about a little known fund that's been making big headlines.
Gillibrand said her three bills would make gun trafficking illegal on a federal level, ban assault weapons and make bump stocks or any other item that accelerates a semi-automatic rifle's rate of fire illegal.
Minority Leader Chuck Schumer gave a "shout-out" of praise to four local Republicans he credited for opposing the elimination of state and local tax deductions.
The New York Democrat says the middle class has been shrinking, and worker wages have barely budged while corporations have been paying their CEO's more and more.
New York Senator Kirsten Gillibrand is now calling on the federal government to fully fund research that will help combat the threat.
Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand had some strong words on Friday about her view of President Donald Trump's campaign promises - with one word causing a bit of a stir to her audience.
The bill that passed the House of Representatives last week sparked celebrations among the GOP faithful, but its future is far from certain as it faces the political landmines of the Senate.
President Donald Trump ordered the strike Thursday in response to this week's deadly chemical weapons attack the Syrian government carried out against civilians.
The Children's Museum in Manhattan served as a backdrop for Democratic New York lawmakers vowing to fight federal budget cuts targeting the arts, even as a popular new exhibit on Muslim culture met parents' rave reviews.
Several Democratic New York lawmakers said Sunday that they will fight federal budget cuts targeting the arts.
Whether it's a call that you owe the IRS money and the FBI is on the way to collect, or a loved one is in a crisis situation and is in need of money, more than 25 million seniors are scammed out of billions of dollars every year.
Sunday night marked the opening of "Real Women Have Curves," a new musical on Broadway. It is inspired by a real-life story of the immigrant experience in America.
Timothy Cardinal Dolan was among thousands of people who visited the tomb of Pope Francis in Rome on Sunday, one day after his majestic funeral service.
Police sources say an off-duty New York City police officer was shot in Queens early Sunday morning.
Andrei Svechnikov scored three goals and the Hurricanes beat the Devils 5-2 on Sunday to take a 3-1 lead in their first-round playoff series.
Trump administration border czar Tom Homan argued Sunday that "due process" was applied when a mother and her child who is a U.S. citizen were removed to Honduras.
Sunday night marked the opening of "Real Women Have Curves," a new musical on Broadway. It is inspired by a real-life story of the immigrant experience in America.
Timothy Cardinal Dolan was among thousands of people who visited the tomb of Pope Francis in Rome on Sunday, one day after his majestic funeral service.
Police sources say an off-duty New York City police officer was shot in Queens early Sunday morning.
A funeral was held Saturday for a man who died in a car crash in Upper Manhattan after a police pursuit.
As people around the world watched Pope Francis' funeral, worshippers of all faiths attended a Mass at Saint Patrick's Cathedral in New York City to honor the late pontiff.
Sunday will feature a mix of sun and clouds, with winds gusting between 35-45 mph at times.
Easter Sunday looks great, as the sun will stick around, but temperatures will be more more comfortable in the upper 60s.
The stock market's wild ride is having an impact on families who use a 529 college savings account, a tax-free way for parents to save for educational expenses.
The man who said his stepmother held him captive for two decades has released his first public statement.
Wind gusts between 30-45 mph will persist into Wednesday across the Tri-State Area
Sen. Andy Kim says U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement admitted it is detaining a man with no criminal history at its facility in Elizabeth, New Jersey.
A person was found dead inside a car submerged in a body of water inside a gated community in Manalapan, New Jersey, on Saturday.
Sunday will feature a mix of sun and clouds, with winds gusting between 35-45 mph at times.
New Jersey firefighters are confident the Jones Road Wildfire in Ocean County can be fully contained over the weekend.
Nearly a dozen people have been arrested in a takedown of an organized car theft ring in New Jersey, authorities announced Friday.
A family says their newborn son nearly bled to death and is fighting for his life after he was circumcised at a New York City hospital.
George Santos has been sentenced to 87 months in prison on federal wire fraud and identity theft charges in New York.
While some say the end of the Las Vegas Sands casino deal is a win, the Nassau County executive said there's interest from other bidders.
The developer who planned to turn Long Island's Nassau Coliseum site into a casino has pulled the plug on the project.
Police on Long Island have released the identities of a mother and child whose remains were found near Gilgo Beach nearly three decades ago.
Trump administration border czar Tom Homan argued Sunday that "due process" was applied when a mother and her child who is a U.S. citizen were removed to Honduras.
Sen. Andy Kim says U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement admitted it is detaining a man with no criminal history at its facility in Elizabeth, New Jersey.
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries and Sen. Cory Booker opposed the Republican budget plan key to enacting President Trump's agenda with a sit-in protest on the steps of the Capitol as the sun rose on Sunday.
Trump's ratings on economy are lower, but his deportation plan keeps majority support.
George Santos has been sentenced to 87 months in prison on federal wire fraud and identity theft charges in New York.
A family says their newborn son nearly bled to death and is fighting for his life after he was circumcised at a New York City hospital.
After a leaked Trump administration budget draft showed cuts to the suicide prevention hotline dedicated to helping LGBTQ+ youth, advocates in New York are sounding the alarm.
Doctors in New York City were able to save the lives of three children with one heart transplant. Here's how.
A grieving family in Queens wants answers after a young woman died two weeks after giving birth to twins. They believe it was due to complications with her C-section, but say the hospital is not giving them any answers.
A Long Island woman accused of forging vaccination records of students did not appear in court for her arraignment.
Sunday night marked the opening of "Real Women Have Curves," a new musical on Broadway. It is inspired by a real-life story of the immigrant experience in America.
Prosecutors at Sean "Diddy" Combs ' upcoming federal sex trafficking trial can show jurors video of the hip-hop mogul hitting and kicking one of his accusers in a Los Angeles hotel hallway, a judge ruled at a hearing Friday.
Harvey Weinstein's retrial started with opening statements in NYC, five years after the original was a catalyst in the #MeToo movement.
Opening statements are set for Wednesday in former movie mogul Harvey Weinstein's rape retrial.
The world famous Radio City Rockettes are holding auditions in New York City Tuesday.
Andrei Svechnikov scored three goals and the Hurricanes beat the Devils 5-2 on Sunday to take a 3-1 lead in their first-round playoff series.
Aaron Judge broke a sixth-inning tie in the second game with his eighth home run this season, and the Yankees swept the Blue Jays on Sunday.
CJ Abrams scored the winning run on Pete Alonso's throwing error with one out in the ninth inning, and the Nationals rallied to defeat the Mets 8-7 on Sunday.
Karl-Anthony Towns made a go-ahead 3-pointer with 46.6 seconds left and the New York Knicks beat the Detroit Pistons 94-93 on Sunday to take a 3-1 lead in their first-round playoff series.
Clay Holmes combined with five relievers on the New York Mets' fifth shutout of the season, a 2-0 win over the Washington Nationals on Saturday.
New York restaurant leaders and state officials share outrage of renaming of NY Strip Steak
In honor of Arbor Day, Bronx Borough President Vanessa Gibson is calling on more funding for the borough's green spaces and the planting of more trees.
A community of bird lovers in Brooklyn is raising concerns after they say dozens of pigeons vanished from a local park.
The New York City Department of Parks and Recreation has announced plans to ban bikes on the Rockaway Boardwalk during peak hours this summer.
A first-of-its-kind exhibit in Brooklyn features works of art made by people in custody at Rikers Island.
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."
CBS News New York's Craig Allen says Monday's conditions will last through Wednesday.
The show was inspired by the real-life story of the immigrant experience in America. CBS News New York's Hannah Kliger reports.
The same CBS News poll finds 6 in 10 Americans say he's fulfilling his campaign promises. CBS News New York's Lisa Rozner reports.
The 25-year-old officer is expected to be okay after being grazed on the leg on Sunday morning in Queens. Two people were eventually taken into custody. CBS News New York's Jenna DeAngelis has more on the investigation.
CBS News New York's Craig Allen has your seven-day forecast.
