Blame Game Continues As Sequester Takes Hold
The automatic across-the-board spending cuts took effect Friday after neither side could reach a deal to avoid the sequester and President Obama signed the order.
The automatic across-the-board spending cuts took effect Friday after neither side could reach a deal to avoid the sequester and President Obama signed the order.
The "sequester" is now the law of the land, with President Barack Obama having signed the order Friday night that triggered $85 billion in mandated budget cuts.
"If you think there were long lines before, you're not going to be able to imagine what it's going to be when we have the furloughs," the Transportation Security Administration's Justin Bourque told WCBS 880 reporter Peter Haskell.
Police are investigating a possible attempted murder-suicide in Rockland County.
Many Catholics are split over whether they hope Pope Benedict's successor should preserve tradition or make changes in Catholic teaching.
Belle Harbor, Queens was one of the New York City neighborhoods hit particularly hard by superstorm Sandy. For the businesses there, coming back has been and continues to be a struggle.
The grassroots charitable group Friends of Rockaway is helping those who need work done on their homes and those who need a place to work.
A bell tolled at 12:18 p.m., the time when a truck bomb was detonated below the north tower -- killing six people and injuring 1,000 more. Family members then read the names of the victims before bagpipers played "Amazing Grace.''
New Jersey's governor gave his budget address on the heels of a poll showing he is more popular than ever. He pointed out he's doing something federal lawmakers are not – reaching across the aisle to Democrats.
The $85 billion budget-cutting mechanism could affect everything from commercial flights to classrooms to meat inspections.
Residents at St. Mary's Park Houses in the Bronx reacted as police swarmed the complex following conflicting reports about the shooting of a young boy.
Police said they found two rifles, bayonets, ammunition and body armor at Lawrence Mulqueen's home.
PSE&G wants to spend $3.9 billion to strengthen distribution lines, protect utility stations from storm surges and make the grid easier to repair.
The Harlem congressman added that he think many members of Congress don't fully understand the consequences of war.
Donald Werle's house in Lindenhurst took on four feet of water in the storm. His home has been gutted but has yet to be rebuilt.
U.S. Sen. Frank Lautenberg (D-N.J.) received praise from some of his Senate colleagues, after announcing that he will not run for reelection until 2014.
Sen. Charles Schumer, who pushed the Drug Enforcement Administration for its creation, called it the first of its kind in the country.
Despite the announcement, Lautenberg vowed to "keep fighting hard as ever" for his constituents.
The indictment was handed up Tuesday against Harry Mansmann of Lawrenceville, the executive director of the East Orange Water Commission, and assistant William Mowell, of Wyckoff.
Pathways in Technology Early College High School, or P-TECH, first opened in Crown Heights, Brooklyn in Sept. 2011 with 104 first-year students.
The mall was completely evacuated by 4 p.m.
While a lot of people are dealing with the aftermath of the blizzard, there are some who are still dealing with the aftermath of superstorm Sandy, which hit more than three months ago.
Roads were plowed and cleared in much of Westchester County following the blizzard early Saturday, but officials were still warning people to stay off the roads.
Transit agencies across the Tri-State area are responding to the powerful winter storm which is causing disruptions.
Westchester County could well get a foot of snow and its communities along the Hudson River could see some flooding as well.
Residents in Glen Oaks, Queens say squirrels are wreaking havoc on their cars.
Nassau County public and private schools have been dealing with dozens of false threats this year.
Sumner Redstone, the former executive chairman of CBS, was honored with a street renaming in Midtown on Tuesday.
Sen. JD Vance and Gov. Tim Walz are on stage for the CBS News vice presidential debate in New York.
Mayor Eric Adams' legal team filed suit Tuesday seeking sanctions on federal prosecutors for leaking details of their investigation to the media.
Residents in Glen Oaks, Queens say squirrels are wreaking havoc on their cars.
Sumner Redstone, the former executive chairman of CBS, was honored with a street renaming in Midtown on Tuesday.
Mayor Eric Adams' legal team filed suit Tuesday seeking sanctions on federal prosecutors for leaking details of their investigation to the media.
New York City residents will notice a more visible police presence after Iran's attacks on Israel.
A 70-year-old box turtle with an unusual beak now has a forever home at a Long Island animal rescue.
A port strike has thousands of dockworkers on the picket lines along the East and Gulf coasts, including New York and New Jersey.
Drizzle and a spot shower are possible through Monday morning.
Lawsuits seeking to force congestion pricing to start will move forward, a New York Supreme Court judge ruled in a potential blow to the governor's "indefinite" pause.
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.
A port strike has thousands of dockworkers on the picket lines along the East and Gulf coasts, including New York and New Jersey.
Drizzle and a spot shower are possible through Monday morning.
Lawsuits seeking to force congestion pricing to start will move forward, a New York Supreme Court judge ruled in a potential blow to the governor's "indefinite" pause.
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.
Nassau County public and private schools have been dealing with dozens of false threats this year.
A 70-year-old box turtle with an unusual beak now has a forever home at a Long Island animal rescue.
Earlier this year, Gianna and Kimberly Gotti were involved in an altercation at Locust Valley High School. Tuesday, the assault charges they faced were dismissed.
Drizzle and a spot shower are possible through Monday morning.
The organs of one of the teens who died after a weekend crash in West Babylon have saved three lives, an organ donation organization announced Friday.
Sen. JD Vance and Gov. Tim Walz are on stage for the CBS News vice presidential debate in New York.
Mayor Eric Adams' legal team filed suit Tuesday seeking sanctions on federal prosecutors for leaking details of their investigation to the media.
One of two former FDNY chiefs who were indicted on bribery and corruption charges has agreed to plead guilty.
Vice presidential candidates Gov. Tim Walz and Sen. JD Vance are going head-to-head tonight at their first and only debate, hosted by CBS News.
Former President Jimmy Carter has defied the odds in hospice care and reached his 100th birthday.
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."
John Amos was best known for his roles in "Roots" and the 1970s sitcom "Good Times."
Broadway is mourning the death of actor Gavin Creel, a star who shined on stage for more than 20 years.
There are five new stadium dates for next summer in Toronto, Chicago, New Jersey, Los Angeles and Mexico City.
Kris Kristofferson, a songwriter who became a country star and A-list actor, died at his home on Maui surrounded by family on Saturday, a spokesperson said in an statement.
Thousands gathered at Central Park's Great Lawn on Saturday for the annual Global Citizen Festival.
Pete Rose, Major League Baseball's all-time hit leader who was later banned for betting on games, has died.
Mets rally, give it all away, and then ride Francisco Lindor homer in the 9th to an 8-7 win over Braves and a playoff spot.
Dikembe Mutombo, who was an eight-time NBA All-Star, was diagnosed with a brain tumor in 2022.
The New York Yankees ended the regular season with a victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Sunday.
The New York Mets moved within one win of a playoff berth with a victory over the Milwaukee Brewers on Sunday.
Residents in Glen Oaks, Queens say squirrels are wreaking havoc on their cars.
A partnership between one of the commissioners of the Department of City Planning and the Brooklyn Public Library looks to educate people about issues around housing.
The B&B Carousell on the famous Coney Island Boardwalk is the oldest of the antique amusement park rides in Brooklyn.
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.
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.
There's concern at Nassau County schools, which have seen more than triple the number of false threat calls so far this school year compared to last year. CBS News New York's Jennifer McLogan reports.
Gov. Tim Walz and Sen. J.D. Vance are set to face off in a debate at the CBS Broadcast Center on Tuesday. CBS News New York's Dick Brennan, Ali Bauman and Jessica Moore report.
New York City Mayor Eric Adams and Gov. Kathy Hochul both say they're taking steps to protect Jewish New Yorkers in the wake of Iran's attack on Israel. CBS News New York investigative reporter Tim McNicholas shows us what's being done.
There's growing tension in the Middle East as Iran launches missiles at Israel. Nearly 200 missiles have been fired, forcing millions to take cover. CBS News New York investigator Mahsa Saeidi has the latest developments, and Tim McNicholas reports on stepped-up security in New York City.
The life and legacy of Sumner Redstone, the former executive chairman of CBS, was honored Tuesday with the renaming of 44th and Seventh Avenue as Sumner Redstone Way. Family and friends of the Redstones and Paramount Global joined together for the celebration. CBS News New York's Maurice DuBois reports.