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The Point: Zeldin calls Trump indictment "political prosecution"
Former Pres. Donald Trump's indictment wasn't a total surprise, but it was a bombshell political development of historic proportions.
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Former Pres. Donald Trump's indictment wasn't a total surprise, but it was a bombshell political development of historic proportions.
Zeldin called the case against Donald Trump "political prosecution" on "The Point with Marcia Kramer."
President Joe Biden said he had no comment, CBS2's Zinnia Maldonado reports.
Reaction is pouring in from both sides of the political aisle after Trump became the first ex-president to face criminal charges. CBS2's Zinnia Maldonado reports.
Zeldin may have lost the governor's race, but he led a red wave in New York that helped Republicans take control of Congress.
Marcia Kramer's conversation with Lee Zeldin continues exclusively on CBS News New York.
CBS2 talks all things political with Basil Smikle, director of the Public Policy Program at Hunter College, and O'Brien Murray, a political consultant.
Zeldin mounted the strongest challenge to a sitting Democratic governor since George Pataki beat Mario Cuomo in 1994.
Potential presidential candidate says "We do not surrender to the woke mob. Our state is where woke goes to die."
One of the crimes made headlines in October: the shooting outside Rep. Lee Zeldin's home in Shirley. CBS2's Carolyn Gusoff reports.
New York is a deep blue state, but Republicans made gains on Long Island and in the northern suburbs.
With the election finally over, New Yorkers are looking to the future.
Progressive Democrats still hold sway in both houses, but Hochul seems to think along more moderate lines.
Former New York Gov. David Paterson and Nassau County Exec. Bruce Blakeman discuss what's next for New York after Hochul won by single digits in a deeply blue state.
Gov. Kathy Hochul made history with her election, but she now faces a divided state legislature. CBS2's Zinnia Maldonado has more.
New York voters made history Tuesday, making Buffalo native Kathy Hochul the first woman to be elected governor. CBS2 political reporter Marcia Kramer has more on the history-making election and Congressman Lee Zeldin's concession Wednesday afternoon.
Republican Lee Zeldin conceded the race on Wednesday afternoon and congratulated the governor.
Lee Zeldin conceded the election Wednesday afternoon; Hochul makes history as the first woman elected to lead the state.
It was a history making election as New York voters made Gov. Kathy Hochul the first woman elected to lead the state. CBS2's Political Reporter Marcia Kramer has more on what this means for the future.
Zeldin acknowledged he was trailing but told supporters he expected a "massive" victory in parts of Long Island.
We asked people across New York and New Jersey what issued mattered to them most.
There were major developments overnight in the balance of power in Washington, D.C. We hear from two political experts on where things stand.
Although CBS News has officially called the race, declaring Hochul the winner, Zeldin spoke with a sense of hope that the results would sway as more votes came in. CBS2's Zinnia Maldonado has more.
Gov. Kathy Hochul made history as the first woman to be elected New York governor. CBS2's John Dias has more on her victory.
Congressman Lee Zeldin spoke to his supporters late Tuesday night after CBS News projected Gov. Kathy Hochul the winner of the race for governor of New York.
It has been seven years since NYPD Detective Miosotis Familia, a single mother of three, was killed in the line of duty.
A memorial is growing for the victims of a July 4th crash on the Lower East Side that killed three people.
It's been several months since a new Trauma Recovery Center opened in Coney Island, and leaders say the community has responded in droves.
Beach erosion may be contributing to dangerous swimming conditions at Jacob Riis Park in Queens, and experts say common solutions come with consequences.
A fire in Wharton State Forest has led to the evacuation of a campground and the closure of a trail near Tabernacle, New Jersey.
It has been seven years since NYPD Detective Miosotis Familia, a single mother of three, was killed in the line of duty.
A memorial is growing for the victims of a July 4th crash on the Lower East Side that killed three people.
It's been several months since a new Trauma Recovery Center opened in Coney Island, and leaders say the community has responded in droves.
Beach erosion may be contributing to dangerous swimming conditions at Jacob Riis Park in Queens, and experts say common solutions come with consequences.
Family, friends and well-wishers are gathering Friday to pay their respects to NYPD Officer Emilia Rennhack, who was killed when an alleged drunk driver crashed into a nail salon on Long Island last month.
People from across the Tri-State Area have been flocking to the beaches to beat the heat and humidity. Several beaches in our area had already hit capacity by midday.
The NYC weather forecast calls for rain, but this map shows when the skies are expected to clear for the 4th of July fireworks.
Connecticut had several new laws start on July 1, 2024, including the school age cut-off and surveillance cameras meant to catch drivers who blow by buses.
Severe thunderstorms swept through New York, New Jersey and Connecticut on Sunday, with the chance of an isolated tornado. See the latest weather maps and live radar.
A tractor-trailer accident on I-95 in Greenwich, CT had southbound lanes backed up for the morning commute.
A fire in Wharton State Forest has led to the evacuation of a campground and the closure of a trail near Tabernacle, New Jersey.
Hot and humid conditions are expected to trigger thunderstorms heading into the weekend around the New York City area.
The Macy's Fourth of July Fireworks show was held on Manhattan's West Side on Thursday night, its first time back over the Hudson River in more than a decade.
People from across the Tri-State Area have been flocking to the beaches to beat the heat and humidity. Several beaches in our area had already hit capacity by midday.
The NYC weather forecast calls for rain, but this map shows when the skies are expected to clear for the 4th of July fireworks.
Family, friends and well-wishers are gathering Friday to pay their respects to NYPD Officer Emilia Rennhack, who was killed when an alleged drunk driver crashed into a nail salon on Long Island last month.
A Long Island man is accused of giving 4th of July fireworks to an 11-year-old, sparking a fire that spread to his neighbor's home in Levittown.
People from across the Tri-State Area have been flocking to the beaches to beat the heat and humidity. Several beaches in our area had already hit capacity by midday.
The Long Island Rail Road has been running more service than ever, but it has also been dealing with more delays, a new report shows.
The 4th of July fireworks can make dogs and other pets anxious and afraid, so we have some expert advice on how to keep them calm.
"Let me say this as clearly as I can: I'm staying in the race," President Biden said during a campaign rally in Madison, Wisconsin, on Friday.
Jurors are expected to have the case by the end of next week.
"Let me say this as clearly as I possibly can and as simply and straightforward as I can: I am running. I'm the nominee of the Democratic Party. No one's pushing me out," the president told campaign staffers.
The Boys & Girls Club of Harlem was not approved for replacement funding for a lapsed state after-school budget.
Westchester County inspectors are working to make sure watery gas does not get into your vehicles.
FDA approval of the new Alzheimer's treatment, which will be branded as Kisunla, follows years of setbacks.
The New York City Virus Hunters are getting their hands dirty to find out which little birdies might be carrying a deadly disease in Central Park.
"We can serve payers very effectively from the footprint that remains," CEO Tim Wentworth says of the coming Walgreens closures.
The advisory issued by Dr. Vivek Murthy came as the U.S. grappled with another summer weekend marked by deadly mass shootings.
One bill being fast-tracked would make abortions free in New Jersey by eliminating co-pays.
It's the dawn of a new era at the Nathan's Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest. Patrick Bertoletti is the new men's champion, and Miki Sudo set a new record and retained the women's division title.
Ann Wilson, lead singer of rock band Heart, says she has cancer.
Spike Lee's "Do the Right Thing" celebrated its 35th birthday Sunday with a block party on Do The Right Thing Way in Bed-Stuy, Brooklyn.
Usher accepted the lifetime achievement award at the 2024 BET Awards, and Will Smith debuted a single as he continued his comeback from slapping Chris Rock at the Oscars two years ago.
His recently uncovered photographs, long thought lost, are the basis of the former Beatle's book, "1964: Eyes of the Storm," and an exhibition currently at the Brooklyn Museum.
Frankie Montas made a triumphant return to Yankee Stadium, Nick Martini, Jonathan India and Spencer Steer homered and the Cincinnati Reds completed a three-game sweep of reeling New York with an 8-4 victory.
Jake Irvin allowed just one hit and issued one walk in eight innings, Jesse Winker hit a pinch-hit home run and the Washington Nationals beat the New York Mets 1-0 in the traditional 11 a.m. Fourth of July game in the nation's capital.
It's the dawn of a new era at the Nathan's Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest. Patrick Bertoletti is the new men's champion, and Miki Sudo set a new record and retained the women's division title.
Andrew Abbott took a two-hit shutout into the seventh inning and reliever Fernando Cruz got Aaron Judge to ground into a pivotal double play, pitching the Cincinnati Reds past the struggling New York Yankees 3-2.
James Wood singled home the go-ahead run in his third major league game, Luis García Jr. hit two homers and the Washington Nationals rallied to beat the New York Mets 7-5 on Wednesday night.
It's been several months since a new Trauma Recovery Center opened in Coney Island, and leaders say the community has responded in droves.
Beach erosion may be contributing to dangerous swimming conditions at Jacob Riis Park in Queens, and experts say common solutions come with consequences.
The Eliza Tower will provide "affordable luxury" to 174 low-income families. The most expensive three-bedroom is just $1,800 for families making 60% of the area median income.
The Boys & Girls Club of Harlem was not approved for replacement funding for a lapsed state after-school budget.
A nonprofit recycling center in Brooklyn says it has seen a sharp increase in people who collect cans and bottles to make a living.
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.
Two drivers are dead after a wrong-way crash on the Garden State Parkway in Bergen County.
Family, colleagues and friends of NYPD Officer Emilia Rennhack gathered Friday at the New Hyde Park Funeral Home to pay their respects. Rennhack was killed by a suspected drunk driver who crashed into a Long Island nail salon in June.
A defiant President Joe Biden spoke at a rally in Wisconsin on Friday, insisting he's staying in the race and calling out those who want him to step aside. CBS New York's Dick Brennan reports.
Several firefighters suffered dehydration and smoke inhalation while battling a fire at a New Jersey paper plant Friday. CBS New York's Shosh Bedrosian reports from Elmwood Park.
CBS New York's Tony Sadiku has the latest weather forecast.