New York Gets $354.4 Million For High-Speed Rail Projects
The Big Apple has been granted a chunk of $2 billion that was rejected by the Sunshine State for three projects that will advance New York's high-speed rail plans.
The Big Apple has been granted a chunk of $2 billion that was rejected by the Sunshine State for three projects that will advance New York's high-speed rail plans.
Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand and Police Commissioner Raymond Kelly said the NYPD needs a broadband network that would allow it to communicate with other agencies, including federal law enforcement
Gillibrand reportedly said in an email thanking supporters that she broke the $3 million mark for the federal reporting period ending Thursday.
A parade of dignitaries came out to pay their respects to Geraldine Ferraro Thursday at a private service at the Church Of Saint Vincent Ferrer on the Upper East Side.
New York lawmakers came together on Monday to announce new federal legislation they hope will allow them to set higher fuel efficiency standards for city taxis.
Car crashes are the number one killer of American teenagers.
Trying to lift the nation, President Barack Obama on Tuesday sought to promote a jobs agenda blending concentrated spending and a fresh bid to control the country's staggering debt.
The civil rights battles fought by Martin Luther King Jr. are different from today's problems, and the country must work together to end poverty and gun violence, state leaders said Monday.
U.S. Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, Mayor Michael Bloomberg and Gov. Andrew Cuomo were among those scheduled to participate in Sharpton's annual event at held at his National Action Network headquarters in Harlem.
The bill was one of the last measures Congress passed before adjourning in December. President Obama signed the bill from Hawaii, where he's vacationing with his family.
Supporters were finally confident that the James Zadroga 9/11 Health and Compensation Act will be approved before the lame duck session ends.
Sens. Kirsten Gillibrand and Chuck Schumer said Sunday they are offering a less-costly alternative to the original version of the James Zadroga bill.
More than 13,000 men and women were kicked out of the military since the Don't Ask, Don't Tell law was enacted in 1993, and now they have reason to celebrate.
Elected officials and activists from around the country gathered at Columbia University to discuss a new way to go forward in politics.
Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand says she will urge President Barack Obama to launch a global effort to crack down on cyber criminals to protect New York City businesses and hold countries accountable.
Critics questioned whether the bill is affordable and does enough to ensure that only people with illnesses related to trade center dust get help.
Senate Republicans have blocked a bill to aid people who got sick after exposure to dust from the World Trade Center's collapse.
360 days after the attack on Pearl Harbor, Congress passed the War Hazards Compensation Act. It has now been over nine years since the attacks of 9/11.
Gillibrand held a news conference to encourage federal lawmakers to extend long-term unemployment benefits through the end of 2011.
The U.S. Senate will decide the fate of the James Zagroda 9/11 Bill and Sen. Charles Schumer is "hopeful" it will pass.
Senators Gillibrand and Schumer said Saturday that a vote is likely on whether to begin formal debate on a bill that would provide up to $7.4 billion in health care and compensation.
There is now one month left in the Congressional session, and one more month to pass the 9/11 health bill to provide medical care for sickened Ground Zero responders.
Unless Congress acts, extended unemployment benefits will expire at midnight Tuesday for roughly 400,000 New York residents, 275,000 from New Jersey and 58,000 from Connecticut.
Backers of a bill to aid workers who became sick after working in the World Trade Center's ruins are hoping a display of police badges will help build support.
Gillibrand spoke to reporters after returning from a tour of Afghanistan and Pakistan last week with a Senate delegation.
British actress Dame Maggie Smith had an extensive career in theater and movies, gaining international acclaim in later roles in "Harry Potter" and "Downton Abbey."
Indicted NYC Mayor Eric Adams pleaded not guilty to federal bribery and campaign finance charges at his arraignment Friday.
Rookie receiver Malik Nabers suffered a concussion late in the Giants' 20-15 loss to the Cowboys on Thursday night.
Aaron Judge and Giancarlo Stanton homered and Gerrit Cole pitched into the 7th in the Yankees' 10-1 win over the Orioles on Thursday.
New Jersey police found over 100 illegal weapons and ammo stashed inside a home in Totowa after a man shared a picture of himself pointing a gun on social media.
Indicted NYC Mayor Eric Adams pleaded not guilty to federal bribery and campaign finance charges at his arraignment Friday.
Aaron Judge and Giancarlo Stanton homered and Gerrit Cole pitched into the 7th in the Yankees' 10-1 win over the Orioles on Thursday.
The incoming head of New York City Public Schools sat down Thursday with CBS News New York, one day after she was appointed to replace the retiring David Banks.
As Mayor Eric Adams faces federal bribery charges, NYC Public Advocate Jumaane Williams would become acting mayor if he resigns.
Read New York City Mayor Eric Adams' five count indictment in New York on conspiracy, wire fraud, and bribery charges here.
New York and New Jersey could see the first significant rainfall in weeks over the next couple days. See the maps.
The U.S. News and World Report college rankings list New York, New Jersey and Connecticut's Ivy League schools among the best for 2025.
NYC's dry spell continued over the weekend, despite the clouds and rain chances in the forecast. How much longer will it last?
After 10 consecutive days without rain, NYC and its suburbs are expecting showers in the weather forecast today.
This National Voter Registration Day, here's a reminder about how to register to vote across New York, New Jersey and Connecticut.
New Jersey police found over 100 illegal weapons and ammo stashed inside a home in Totowa after a man shared a picture of himself pointing a gun on social media.
Couples desperate to find a new place to get married after a wedding venue in New Jersey abruptly closed are getting some help.
A popular New Jersey wedding venue recently closed, leaving couples scrambling to find a new place to get married.
New York and New Jersey could see the first significant rainfall in weeks over the next couple days. See the maps.
The former Beatles drummer was set to play in Philadelphia with his All Starr Band on Sept. 24 and in New York the following night.
There's a tragic update to the weekend crash in West Babylon. Bella Trezza, 17, has died. She had been fighting for her life since the crash.
Long Island Republican Congressman Anthony D'Esposito allegedly gave part-time jobs to both his lover and fiancée's daughter.
A Long Island community is praying for Bella Trezza, her brother Austin, Jack Murphy, Anthony Pagliuca and the family of Riley Goot following a deadly crash.
The power of prayer and community was palpable at a candlelight vigil for four teenagers who are fighting for their lives following a deadly multi-car crash in West Babylon on Saturday.
Days after Donald Trump's campaign rally, security is high around Nassau Coliseum again Sunday for Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Indicted NYC Mayor Eric Adams pleaded not guilty to federal bribery and campaign finance charges at his arraignment Friday.
The incoming head of New York City Public Schools sat down Thursday with CBS News New York, one day after she was appointed to replace the retiring David Banks.
The Biden administration is planning to issue a regulation to cement the sweeping asylum restrictions it enacted at the southern border over the summer.
As Mayor Eric Adams faces federal bribery charges, NYC Public Advocate Jumaane Williams would become acting mayor if he resigns.
Read New York City Mayor Eric Adams' five count indictment in New York on conspiracy, wire fraud, and bribery charges here.
Ten deaths have been linked to now-recalled Boar's Head products.
New York state announced Monday that someone in Ulster County has died from eastern equine encephalitis, or EEE.
Parents of kids injured at birth due to medical malpractice say New York is denying their claims under the state's Medical Indemnity Fund, which promises lifelong health care.
New York City Health Commissioner Dr. Ashwin Vasan is resigning and will step down in January.
The New York resident who tested positive for the mosquito-borne EEE virus has died, prompting state health officials to declare an "imminent threat to the public for EEE."
British actress Dame Maggie Smith had an extensive career in theater and movies, gaining international acclaim in later roles in "Harry Potter" and "Downton Abbey."
The adventure begins for 16 ordinary Americans as they embark on their trek to the top of the treacherous New Zealand Alps in 'The Summit.'
The former Beatles drummer was set to play in Philadelphia with his All Starr Band on Sept. 24 and in New York the following night.
The industry data and analytics company Luminate said the music mogul's music saw an average 18.3% increase in on-demand streams.
Actors Olivia Munn and John Mulaney announced the birth of their second child, daughter Méi June Mulaney, via surrogate.
Rookie receiver Malik Nabers suffered a concussion late in the Giants' 20-15 loss to the Cowboys on Thursday night.
Aaron Judge and Giancarlo Stanton homered and Gerrit Cole pitched into the 7th in the Yankees' 10-1 win over the Orioles on Thursday.
Stadiums in Pittsburgh, New Jersey, Seattle, and Tampa have been picked as emergency locations.
Aaron Judge homered for the fourth straight game, his 57th overall, but the Yankees lost to the Orioles 9-7 on Wednesday.
The Orioles clinched their second straight playoff berth, overcoming Aaron Judge's 56th home run to beat the Yankees 5-3 on Tuesday night.
Despite being billed as a popular initiative aimed to create vibrant public spaces, some NYC business owners are pushing back against Open Streets.
Curators of Harlem Sculpture Gardens are revealing their research into climate change on Uptown parks.
We took an inside look at the operations of New York City's primary recycling center during Climate Week 2024.
Frustrated residents in Greenpoint claim a concrete plant in their neighborhood is a bad actor that's polluting their community.
The HOPE Inside Center within the Harlem Wells Fargo has helped more than 500 people increase savings and decrease debt for free.
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.
New York City Mayor Eric Adams made history by becoming the city's first sitting mayor ever to face criminal charges and appear in court while in office. CBS News New York Jennifer Bisram, Alice Gainer, Marcia Kramer, Doug Williams and Cindy Hsu have team coverage.
Mayor Eric Adams didn't speak but his attorney Alex Spiro had plenty to say outside of court after Adams entered a not guilty plea on federal corruption charges. CBS News New York's Alice Gainer, Marcia Kramer, Doug Williams and Cindy Hsu have team coverage.
CBS News New York's Alice Gainer was in the courtroom with Adams as he entered his not guilty plea. Here's what she saw.
New York State Senator John Liu joins CBS New York with his reaction to Mayor Adams being indicted.
State Senator Gustavo Rivera joins CBS New York to give his thoughts on Mayor Adams' indictment.