Hochul votes, Zeldin rallies as early voting begins in New York
Early voting for the November general election began Saturday in New Jersey and New York, and one hotly contested race is for New York's next governor.
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Early voting for the November general election began Saturday in New Jersey and New York, and one hotly contested race is for New York's next governor.
On the CBS2's "The Point," Zeldin said teachers and trained school safety should be allowed to carry weapons.
CBS2 political reporter Marcia Kramer sat down with Republican gubernatorial candidate Congressman Lee Zeldin on Friday to tackle several key issues that are on the minds of voters. Those topics include Zeldin's plan to make the MTA more efficient and his desire to deliver historic tax cuts. He also suggested arming school safety officers and even teachers.
To some, it's a calculated risk. The president hasn't been a highly sought-after campaigner this election cycle.
It's a calculated risk. The president hasn't been a highly sought-after campaigner this year, CBS2's Marcia Kramer reports.
The day after their one-and-only debate, New York gubernatorial candidates Gov. Kathy Hochul and Congressman Lee Zeldin took their fight to the streets. CBS2 political reporter Marcia Kramer has more.
The governor got a flu shot Wednesday, but it didn't inoculate her from more attacks on her crime polices.
The candidates for New York governor face off in their first and only debate before Election Day. CBS2's Zinnia Maldonado has the highlights.
Gov. Kathy Hochul and Rep. Lee Zeldin faced off Tuesday in their first and only debate of the campaign season. CBS2's Zinnia Maldonado has more.
Recent polls show a tighter race than expected, so a lot is weighing on this debate.
The candidates for governor of New York took the stage Tuesday in their one and only debate, making their case to voters two weeks from Election Day. CBS2 political reporter Marcia Kramer watched closely and kept score.
Gov. Kathy Hochul and Congressman Lee Zeldin will meet in their first and possibly only debate Tuesday night. The highly anticipated clash will help determine who will lead New York for the next four years. CBS2 political reporter Marcia Kramer has more on the expected fireworks.
The Democrat made one last public appearance ahead of tonight's first, and so far, only public debate against Republican challenger Congressman Lee Zeldin. CBS2's Zinnia Maldonado has the latest.
The New York gubernatorial candidates will finally meet for the first and only debate tonight. CBS2's Zinnia Maldonado has more on the race.
Governor responds by saying her Republican challenger has no plan to keep New Yorkers safe.
The governor responded by saying her Republican challenger has no plan to keep New Yorkers safe, CBS2's Marcia Kramer reports.
As CBS2's Marcia Kramer reports, the move comes just days before early voting starts and as the polls are tightening.
The move comes just days before early voting starts and as the polls are tightening.
CBS2's Marcia Kramer has more on what the polls are saying as the election draws near.
The Al Smith Dinner is one-part fundraiser, one-part political roast.
As Election Day approaches, New York's gubernatorial candidates turned out for the annual Al Smith Dinner in Midtown on Thursday. It's a fundraiser mixed with politics and laughter. CBS2's Dick Brennan reports.
CBS2 political reporter Marcia Kramer thought it was a good time to talk dollars and "sense" to the two combatants.
In a deep blue state like New York, the answer to whether voters are ready to send the first Republican governor in 20 years to Albany may hinge on pocketbook issues, and with the nonpartisan media site RealClearPolitics calling the race between Democrat Kathy Hochul and Republican Lee Zeldin a toss-up, CBS2 political reporter Marcia Kramer thought it was a good time to talk dollars and "sense" to the two combatants.
With three weeks to Election Day, Gov. Kathy Hochul's once-commanding lead is narrowing, according to two polls. One has her almost neck-and-neck with Republican challenger Lee Zeldin. CBS2 political reporter Marcia Kramer has the story.
One has Hochul almost neck and neck with her Republican challenger.
Gleyber Torres' two-run double capped a three-run 10th inning, Aaron Judge hit his 37th homer as he reached base a career-high six times and the New York Yankees rallied past the Boston Red Sox 11-8.
New York City restaurant owners have until Aug. 3 to apply for roadside permits under the city's new outdoor dining guidelines.
Spencer Schwellenbach struck out a career-best 11 over seven dominant innings of two-hit ball, and the Atlanta Braves stopped a six-game losing streak with a 4-0 victory against the New York Mets.
Looking to spark a struggling club, the New York Yankees acquired Jazz Chisholm Jr. from the Miami Marlins for three minor leaguers: catcher Agustín Ramírez, infielder Jared Serna and infielder Abrahan Ramírez.
New York state is banning realistic active shooter drills in schools after parents, activists and lawmakers expressed concerns that they traumatize children and normalize violence.
New York City restaurant owners have until Aug. 3 to apply for roadside permits under the city's new outdoor dining guidelines.
New York state is banning realistic active shooter drills in schools after parents, activists and lawmakers expressed concerns that they traumatize children and normalize violence.
For Sunday, mostly sunny skies early will give way to increasing cloudiness by the afternoon and evening hours.
Lawyers for singer Justin Timberlake claim their client was not intoxicated when he was arrested for driving while intoxicated in the Hamptons in June.
At least a dozen cases of listeria have been reported across New York state in connection to a national outbreak linked to deli meat.
For Sunday, mostly sunny skies early will give way to increasing cloudiness by the afternoon and evening hours.
The 2024 Paris Olympics are underway, featuring dozens of athletes from New York, New Jersey and Connecticut. See the full list of competitors from the Tri-State Area.
The NYC area will continue to see humid and cloudy weather today, before our Pick of the Week arrives tomorrow.
Another day means another round of showers for the New York City area, but there's hope around the corner.
NYC's unsettled weather continues today, with rain showers in the forecast through Thursday.
Did you know July 27 is recognized as National New Jersey Day in the United States? Proud New Jerseyans of all kinds have been taking to social media to celebrate their home state in all of its glory.
For Sunday, mostly sunny skies early will give way to increasing cloudiness by the afternoon and evening hours.
At least a dozen cases of listeria have been reported across New York state in connection to a national outbreak linked to deli meat.
A fire burned through a strip mall overnight in Fair Lawn, New Jersey, and severely damaged businesses.
The 2024 Paris Olympics are underway, featuring dozens of athletes from New York, New Jersey and Connecticut. See the full list of competitors from the Tri-State Area.
Lawyers for singer Justin Timberlake claim their client was not intoxicated when he was arrested for driving while intoxicated in the Hamptons in June.
At least a dozen cases of listeria have been reported across New York state in connection to a national outbreak linked to deli meat.
Legendary Billy Joel played his 150th and final concert at famed Madison Square Garden on Thursday night.
Jacqueline Franchetti has been trying to get "Kyra's Law" passed for eight years, but keeps running into Albany roadblocks.
The Jets will hold their first training camp workouts on Wednesday in Florham Park, New Jersey.
Trump, who is the Republican Party's candidate for president, made his remarks at the end of a speech at a conservative Christian event.
Former President Donald Trump made the comments on his social media platform Truth Social two weeks after a bullet grazed his ear at a campaign rally.
Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump met with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at his Mar-a-Lago resort in Florida.
The former president called Harris a "happy warrior" and vowed to do all he can to help her defeat former President Donald Trump in November.
Local leaders applaud this week's DOT announcement about safety upgrades coming to Cobble Hill, Brooklyn.
At least a dozen cases of listeria have been reported across New York state in connection to a national outbreak linked to deli meat.
Amid a widening listeria outbreak, Boar's Head is recalling all of its liverwurst products sold nationwide, as well as some deli meats.
New Yorkers in communities without easy access to supermarkets must decide what's more valuable? Time or money.
State records show the fund is facing a projected shortfall of $3 billion, and that shortfall is impacting the children.
At least seven people in New York have been sickened in a listeria outbreak linked to deli meats.
Lawyers for singer Justin Timberlake claim their client was not intoxicated when he was arrested for driving while intoxicated in the Hamptons in June.
Legendary Billy Joel played his 150th and final concert at famed Madison Square Garden on Thursday night.
Hundreds of the nation's top athletes will represent Team USA in Paris at the 2024 Olympics.
Billy Joel performs the last concert of his MSG residency Thursday in NYC. See how to get tickets, and how much they're going to cost you.
An album of dark songs recorded in a bedroom at his rented farmhouse in 1982, reflecting the upheaval in his life in-between "The River" and "Born in the U.S.A.," helped solidify Springsteen's status as one of music's most soulful voices.
Gleyber Torres' two-run double capped a three-run 10th inning, Aaron Judge hit his 37th homer as he reached base a career-high six times and the New York Yankees rallied past the Boston Red Sox 11-8.
Spencer Schwellenbach struck out a career-best 11 over seven dominant innings of two-hit ball, and the Atlanta Braves stopped a six-game losing streak with a 4-0 victory against the New York Mets.
Looking to spark a struggling club, the New York Yankees acquired Jazz Chisholm Jr. from the Miami Marlins for three minor leaguers: catcher Agustín Ramírez, infielder Jared Serna and infielder Abrahan Ramírez.
Mets ace Kodai Senga is expected to miss rest of regular season after he suffered a calf strain in his season debut Friday against the Braves.
Masataka Yoshida hit a tiebreaking two-run single off Clay Holmes in a three-run eighth inning, and the Boston Red Sox overcame Aaron Judge's 470-foot home run to beat the reeling New York Yankees 9-7.
The Harlem-based program the Doe Fund held a graduation ceremony this week for nearly 100 men who have overcome a variety of challenges through the "Ready, Willing and Able" program.
Elected local, state and federal leaders looked at the health of the Harlem River and its surrounding communities Friday as Congressman Adriano Espaillat hosted his third annual boat tour.
A Bronx food pantry says it's serving more people than ever before, but it's in dire need of basic equipment to run the operation.
Local leaders applaud this week's DOT announcement about safety upgrades coming to Cobble Hill, Brooklyn.
The bus is the talk of a South Ozone Park neighborhood after the MTA's public hearing on Wednesday.
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.
CBS New York's Tony Sadiku has your First Alert Forecast for July 27 at 11 p.m.
Hundreds of local swimmers took a dip in the Long Island Sound for a good cause Saturday.
New York City is serving up new guidelines for outdoor dining. As CBS New York's Lori Bordonaro reports, restaurant owners have until Aug. 3 to apply for roadside permits.
Two men are now facing murder charges in connection to a deadly shooting at an East Village park on July 12.
Former New York state Sen. James L. Seward has died. The 72-year-old served in the state Senate for more than 30 years from 1987 to 2020.
