Debate on number of debates heats up in N.Y. gubernatorial race
Republican Lee Zeldin wants several, but Gov. Kathy Hochul says she'll do one and he can take it or leave it.
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Republican Lee Zeldin wants several, but Gov. Kathy Hochul says she'll do one and he can take it or leave it.
Republican challenger Lee Zeldin wants several debates, but Gov. Kathy Hochul says she'll do one and he can take it or leave it, CBS2's Marcia Kramer reports.
Zeldin has been accusing Hochul of ducking debates.
Gov. Kathy Hochul has finally agreed to one debate with her Republican opponent Congressman Lee Zeldin.
It's called the "Rose Garden strategy," and so far the governor has stuck to it. But there is pressure to debate.
Gov. Kathy Hochul is using the power of incumbency as Republican challenger Lee Zeldin hammers away at her record. CBS2 political reporter Marcia Kramer says Hochul's going with the Rose Garden strategy.
Basil Smikle is director of the Public Policy Program at Hunter College. Harry Siegel is a senior editor at The City, co-host of its FAQ NYC podcast and columnist at "The Daily News."
The Trafalgar Group surveyed likely voters and found Hochul with 47.8 percent to Zeldin's 43.4 percent.
In nine weeks, voters in New York state will decide who will be the next governor. CBS2 political reporter Marcia Kramer has more on the state of the race between Gov. Kathy Hochul and Republican Congressman Lee Zeldin.
Last week, he told CBS2 political reporter Marcia Kramer he's ready to debate Gov. Kathy Hochul anytime, any place.
Republican Congressman Lee Zeldin announced Wednesday he has accepted CBS2's fall debate invitation.
Congressional members are asking the feds to review the project, and for the public to get involved, too.
Hochul traveled to Rep. Lee Zeldin's backyard to tout the early success of the state's new red flag laws.
Gov. Kathy Hochul traveled to Republican opponent Lee Zeldin's backyard to tout the early success of the state's new laws to keep guns out of the hands of dangerous people. CBS2 political reporter Marcia Kramer says that with one poll tightening, the governor is fighting back against an onslaught of criticism about the state's bail laws.
The Republican says he's even willing to debate Gov. Kathy Hochul over it. CBS2's Marcia Kramer has more on the controversial plan and what it will cost driver.
The NYPD disclosed that the hot days of summer last month saw an increase in murders and all kinds of other crimes.
The NYPD says the citywide murder rate jumped dramatically in July. CBS2 political reporter Marcia Kramer says the police commissioner once again pleaded for bail reform and Republican gubernatorial candidate Lee Zeldin demanded that lawmakers come back to Albany immediately.
From crime, to education, quality of life and the economy, we hear from voters about what they want.
From crime, education, quality of life and the economy, New Yorkers we spoke with are sounding off on what they think should be the governor's priority. CBS2's Elijah Westbrook reports.
CBS2 took the issue to criminal defense lawyer David Schwartz, a former assistant district attorney in Brooklyn.
The first poll of the New York governor's race has Gov. Kathy Hochul taking an early lead over Rep. Lee Zeldin. CBS2's political reporter Marcia Kramer spoke to a political analyst, who says Hochul's edge is not insurmountable for her challenger.
CBS2's Marcia Kramer spoke to the pollster, who says Hochul's edge is not insurmountable for her challenger.
David Jakubonis faces a federal count of assaulting a member of Congress with a dangerous weapon.
The man accused of trying to stab New York gubernatorial candidate Lee Zeldin appeared in federal court in Rochester on Thursday.
The man accused of trying to assault Republican gubernatorial candidate Lee Zeldin is now facing a federal charge.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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A federal judge is deciding whether to release Sean "Diddy" Combs on bail as he awaits trial on sex trafficking and racketeering charges.
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.
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