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A new poll shows former wrestling executive Linda McMahon still leading in Connecticut's Republican Senate primary, but former Rep. Chris Shays has gained some ground and fares better against potential Democratic challengers in a general election.
Shays, who spent two decades in the U.S. House, comes into the race facing a very tough fellow Republican contender.
Early numbers from Public Policy Polling show her blasting former U.S. Rep. and fellow Republican Chris Shays by a margin of 60 to 27 percent.
Republican strategist Chris Healy says last year, Linda McMahon faced off against a tough candidate in Democratic state Attorney General Richard Blumenthal.
Former wrestling executive Linda McMahon has made it official, announcing her plans to seek for a second time the Republican endorsement for Connecticut's U.S. Senate seat.
Former wrestling executive Linda McMahon would defeat former U.S. Rep. Chris Shays in a probable Republican primary for U.S. Senate if the election were held today, according to a Quinnipiac poll.
Linda McMahon is like many of her WWE fighters. She gets knocked down, but doesn't stay down.
A U.S. Senate seat is up for grabs in the Nutmeg State and things are starting to heat up.
It was a bitter defeat when Republican Rep. Chris Shays lost his Congressional seat in Fairfield County to Democrat Jim Himes during the 2008 Obama sweep.
He was a popular Congressman ousted by Democrat Jim Himes, who won the seat in the President Barack Obama sweep in 2008.
Lieberman said Wednesday that he won't seek a fifth term.
Sen. Joe Lieberman of Connecticut has confirmed that he will retire next year.
Now with a firm grip on the job he has long aspired to, Richard Blumenthal heads to the U.S. Senate when the new Congress begins its session in January.
The secretary of the state is scheduled to formally certify the Nov. 2 elections at her Capitol office today, a day before the deadline set by state law to do so.
Connecticut Attorney General Richard Blumenthal was elected to the Senate on Tuesday in a bruising cage-fight of a campaign against pro wrestling mogul Linda McMahon, extending the Democrats' hold on the seat.
Democrat Richard Blumenthal and Republican Linda McMahon traveled across the state on Monday to meet with committed supporters in their Senate race.
A new poll shows Democrat Richard Blumenthal still leading Republican Linda McMahon in Connecticut's Senate race, but the gap appears to be closing.
Connecticut fans of World Wrestling Entertainment say Republican U.S. Senate candidate Linda McMahon's ties to the company won't guarantee their votes on Election Day.
The WWE will be giving away goodies near voting booths on Tuesday for the Connecticut elections.
WWE CEO Vince McMahon filed a federal lawsuit seeking to stop local election workers from asking WWE fans to cover up their wrestling garb at the polls.
Richard Blumenthal isn't flashy. Typically dressed in a plain dark suit, he switched his gas-guzzling state vehicle to an austere Honda Civic hybrid when fuel prices jumped.
The father of a wrestler who killed himself and his family is asking voters to reject Republican Linda McMahon, the former World Wrestling Entertainment CEO.
Connecticut's Democrats say the Linda McMahon $50-million attack machine is bringing in corporate reinforcements.
For the third time in about a month, Connecticut's Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Richard Blumenthal is looking to the White House for campaign support.
A new poll shows Richard Blumenthal's lead over McMahon has grown to double-digits in the U.S. Senate race in Connecticut.
Here's how to find your polling location in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut.
New York State Police are looking into the credibility of Trooper Thomas Mascia's claim he was shot last week on Long Island.
A brush fire in Van Cortlandt Park is causing smoke and traffic delays in the area.
Here's when polls open and close on Election Day 2024 in the Tri-State Area.
The MTA says A train service to the Rockaways is shutting down for five months starting in 2025, impacting thousands of riders.
Here's how to find your polling location in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut.
New York State Police are looking into the credibility of Trooper Thomas Mascia's claim he was shot last week on Long Island.
A brush fire in Van Cortlandt Park is causing smoke and traffic delays in the area.
Here's when polls open and close on Election Day 2024 in the Tri-State Area.
The MTA says A train service to the Rockaways is shutting down for five months starting in 2025, impacting thousands of riders.
Here's how to find your polling location in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut.
Here's when polls open and close on Election Day 2024 in the Tri-State Area.
A warming trend starts Monday around the NYC area, with record-breaking temperatures expected later this week.
A chilly start to Sunday should not affect New York City Marathon runners.
The state of Connecticut is sending all its towns and cities fire suppression devices to help safeguard ballot drop boxes.
Here's how to find your polling location in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut.
Here's when polls open and close on Election Day 2024 in the Tri-State Area.
A warming trend starts Monday around the NYC area, with record-breaking temperatures expected later this week.
For the first time in decades, there are two new faces looking to get elected in New Jersey's 9th Congressional District.
A chilly start to Sunday should not affect New York City Marathon runners.
New York State Police are looking into the credibility of Trooper Thomas Mascia's claim he was shot last week on Long Island.
Here's when polls open and close on Election Day 2024 in the Tri-State Area.
A chilly start to Sunday should not affect New York City Marathon runners.
A new law went into effect Friday lowering the number of driver's license suspensions that can result in a felony in New York.
Although the Red Flag Warning was issued for only Friday, the threat of wildfires across the region will persist until the pattern switches back to wet. As of now, a pattern change does not look likely in the short term.
Here's how to find your polling location in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut.
Here's when polls open and close on Election Day 2024 in the Tri-State Area.
For the first time in decades, there are two new faces looking to get elected in New Jersey's 9th Congressional District.
Former President Donald Trump told rally goers in Pennsylvania that he wouldn't mind if a potential assassination attempt went through the media risers.
Vice President Kamala Harris made a surprise appearance on "Saturday Night Live," playing herself as the mirror-image double of Maya Rudolph's version of her.
The manufacturer of tumblers sold at Wawa stores says it has received four reports of cuts from the product's metal drinking straws.
Decision to cut topping comes as officials work to confirm source of E. coli outbreak linked to McDonald's Quarter Pounders.
Gov. Kathy Hochul on Tuesday announced a $150 million investment in a new state-of-the-art cell and gene therapy hub to be built on Long Island.
Dozens of New York and New Jersey schools are impacted by a recall of meat and poultry products potentially contaminated with listeria.
The worst rates of the infection known as "walking pneumonia" or "white lung pneumonia" are in young children ages 2 to 4 years old.
Quincy Jones, the multi-talented music legend who collaborated with everyone from Michael Jackson to Frank Sinatra, has died at 91, his family announced.
Rapper Tekashi 6ix9ine has been arrested in New York City for alleged violations of the conditions of supervised release that were set when he was sentenced several years ago to two years in prison in a racketeering case.
Teri Garr rose from being a background dancer in Elvis Presley movies to co-star in such favorites as "Young Frankenstein" and "Tootsie."
Timothée Chalamet surprised the crowd at his own look-alike contest at Washington Square Park in Manhattan.
The lead singer-songwriter for the superstar band Fleetwood Mac who became a superstar solo artist talks about her latest song, "The Lighthouse," that was inspired by her own experience with abortion, and a strong desire to "do something."
The NYC Marathon forced the Detroit Pistons to take the subway to Sunday's game against the Brooklyn Nets at Barclays Center.
The Red Bulls outscored Columbus 7-6 following a 2-2 draw on Sunday, eliminating the defending champion Crew from the MLS Cup playoffs.
Cade Cunningham scored 19 points to lead the Pistons to a 106-92 win over the Nets on Sunday.
Jayden Daniels threw two touchdown passes to Terry McLaurin in the Commanders' 27-22 win over the Giants on Sunday.
Artemi Panarin scored twice and Mika Zibanejad had three assists in the Rangers' 5-2 win over the Islanders on Sunday.
In the Queens neighborhood known as Little Guyana, preparations are underway for the community's annual Diwali festival.
The Bergen Beach home on East 72nd Street and Avenue K has become a neighborhood attraction.
The landmarked library branch in Harlem underwent a $34.4 million renovation from top to bottom.
A Brooklyn-based nonprofit is working to make a positive change in the form of student graduations in the community.
A Harlem preschool teacher was honored Monday for his three decades of serving students, some as young as 3 years old.
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."
Jones recorded more than 2,900 songs in his lifetime, collaborating with Michael Jackson, Ray Charles, Frank Sinatra and hundreds of others. CBS News New York's Christina Fan has a look back on his legacy.
Both candidates continue their battleground state blitz, hoping to sway undecided voters. CBS News New York's Jessica Moore has the latest from the newsroom.
Tony Sadiku has the Tri-State Area's updated Monday afternoon forecast on CBS News New York.
New York City police are still searching for the drivers involved in two deadly hit-and-runs in Upper Manhattan. CBS News New York's Natalie Duddridge reports.
New York State Police are looking into the credibility of a trooper's claim that he was shot last week on Long Island. CBS News New York's Carolyn Gusoff reports from his neighborhood in West Hempstead.
