Trump signs order to reclassify marijuana as Schedule III drug
President Trump signed an order to reschedule marijuana to a lower drug classification, one of the most significant changes to drug policy in decades.
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President Trump signed an order to reschedule marijuana to a lower drug classification, one of the most significant changes to drug policy in decades.
The House has passed a GOP health care bill that does not include an extension of Affordable Care Act tax credits.
NYC Comptroller Brad Lander announced he is running for Goldman's seat in New York's 10th congressional district.
Lander released a campaign video Wednesday morning, talking about his years of service in New York.
Investors are betting a divided Federal Reserve will deliver a quarter point rate cut for a third straight time. CBS News New York's Aziza Shuler reports.
The Nassau County executive formally launched his 2026 campaign with a video message early Tuesday morning. CBS News New York's Marcia Kramer has the political reaction.
The two-term Nassau County executive formally launched his 2026 campaign with a video early Tuesday morning. CBS News New York's Elijah Westbrook reports.
Sources tell CBS News New York the recently reelected county executive is going to challenge Rep. Elise Stefanik in the Republican primary. CBS News New York's Elijah Westbrook reports.
Democratic Rep. Jim Himes, who is one of the lawmakers briefed on the U.S. strikes on a boat allegedly carrying drugs, told "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" that it is "really important" the video of the strikes be released to the public. He added that Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has "zero credibility" about the issue.
President Trump is hosting the Kennedy Center Honors on Sunday after presenting medals to the 2025 Kennedy Center honorees during an Oval Office ceremony Saturday.
A judge ruled Menendez, the former U.S. Senator, is no longer eligible for public employment after a bribery conviction.
Neither James Solomon nor Jim McGreevey received the majority of votes needed on Election Day, so the race went to a runoff.
President Trump announced the death of the 20-year-old Army specialist Thursday night. CBS News New York's Christina Fan has the latest on the investigation.
The governor says the main mailing phase is now complete.
CBS News has learned Ukraine agreed to a peace deal brokered by the Trump administration to end the war with Russia, but minor details are still being worked out.
Former Gov. Jim McGreevey and Councilmember James Solomon are in a runoff election to run Jersey City. Both candidates sat down with CBS News New York's Marcia Kramer on "The Point."
The high stakes meeting follows months of hostility between them, and the outcome could be hugely consequential for the city. CBS News New York's Jessica Moore reports from the White House.
New York City's mayor-elect is set to meet with President Trump where he says he will focus on the affordability crisis. CBS News New York's Christina Fan has the latest.
A funeral service is being held for the former vice president Thursday at the Washington National Cathedral. CBS News New York's Doug Williams reports.
The mayor-elect told CBS News New York's Marcia Kramer the meeting is "an opportunity to make the case for New Yorkers."
New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani says he plans to focus on affordability when he meets with President Trump on Friday at the White House.
President Trump says he signed the bill to release the files, giving the DOJ 30 days. CBS News New York's Christina Fan reports.
The president's announcement comes after Mamdani announced NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch will be staying on in her role. CBS News New York's Kristie Keleshian reports.
The mayor-elect and police commissioner made a brief public appearance together Wednesday morning at the New York City Police Memorial in Lower Manhattan.
NYC Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani and NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch made it official that she will continue to lead the police department under his administration.
It's practically the plot to "Home Alone." A quick-thinking 12-year-old boy in Medford stopped a burglar who broke into his home, police said.
We've issued a First Alert Weather Day for Friday evening into Saturday morning due to snow.
NORAD, the North American Aerospace Defense Command, tracks Santa's Christmas Eve flight around the world each year. Follow a live map of the tracker here.
A federal judge has given a green light to New York's so-called Green Light Law, rejecting the Trump administration's bid to stop the state from giving people driver's licenses without having them prove they're in the country legally.
Christmas Eve Mass is being held throughout the day at St. Patrick's Cathedral Wednesday.
We've issued a First Alert Weather Day for Friday evening into Saturday morning due to snow.
A federal judge has given a green light to New York's so-called Green Light Law, rejecting the Trump administration's bid to stop the state from giving people driver's licenses without having them prove they're in the country legally.
Christmas Eve Mass is being held throughout the day at St. Patrick's Cathedral Wednesday.
NYC says center-running bus lanes will speed up commutes and improve safety on one of Brooklyn's busiest corridors, but critics aren't so sure.
CBS News New York went inside ICE operations on Long Island for a rare view of how, where and why arrests are made.
We've issued a First Alert Weather Day for Friday evening into Saturday morning due to snow.
It's a First Alert Weather Day as a mixture of snow and rain move through the Tri-State Area Tuesday morning.
We have issued a First Alert Weather Day Tuesday as travel could be impacted due to slick roads, especially north and west of the city.
Snow and rain will return to the New York City area before Christmas. Parts of the Tri-State Area have winter weather advisories.
Today is a First Alert Weather Day as heavy rain and 50-60 mph wind gusts cause coastal flooding, downed trees and power outages.
We've issued a First Alert Weather Day for Friday evening into Saturday morning due to snow.
Leaders in Paterson, N.J., are pushing back against Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard's remarks suggesting the city is working to impose Islamic law.
Saint Cecilia Roman Catholic Church in South Brunswick, New Jersey, was ransacked in a desperate act for quick cash, police say.
It's a First Alert Weather Day as a mixture of snow and rain move through the Tri-State Area Tuesday morning.
Totowa Police Chief Carmen Veneziano appeared in a Massachusetts court and denied allegations he assaulted his girlfriend at a hotel.
It's practically the plot to "Home Alone." A quick-thinking 12-year-old boy in Medford stopped a burglar who broke into his home, police said.
We've issued a First Alert Weather Day for Friday evening into Saturday morning due to snow.
CBS News New York went inside ICE operations on Long Island for a rare view of how, where and why arrests are made.
It's a First Alert Weather Day as a mixture of snow and rain move through the Tri-State Area Tuesday morning.
We have issued a First Alert Weather Day Tuesday as travel could be impacted due to slick roads, especially north and west of the city.
A federal judge has given a green light to New York's so-called Green Light Law, rejecting the Trump administration's bid to stop the state from giving people driver's licenses without having them prove they're in the country legally.
Leaders in Paterson, N.J., are pushing back against Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard's remarks suggesting the city is working to impose Islamic law.
Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani named Lillian Bonsignore as the next FDNY commissioner at a Tuesday afternoon news conference.
George Conway, a conservative lawyer turned vocal critic of President Trump, has filed paperwork for a bid to represent New York City in the House.
The Justice Department early Tuesday released more than 11,000 additional documents and photos from the Jeffrey Epstein files.
A spike in measles cases in Rockland County has New York health officials urging families to get vaccinated.
Researchers on Long Island say they've found physical evidence of PTSD in World Trade Center first responders.
In New York, cases of flu, RSV and COVID have spiked since Thanksgiving.
There are at least 500 sudden and unexpected deaths in the city each year, and in roughly a fifth of those cases, a genetic cause can be detected.
UnitedHealthcare and NewYork-Presbyterian have roughly two weeks to reach an agreement or thousands of Medicare Advantage members could be forced to find care elsewhere.
The singer said an MRI showed a cancerous spot on one of his lungs after he recovered from a lengthy bout of bronchitis.
Comedian and actor Bowen Yang performed his final sketch on "SNL" Saturday night, after announcing his unexpected mid-season exit from the show.
A judge Friday voided the conviction of one of the two men found guilty of the 2002 killing of Run-D.M.C. star Jam Master Jay.
The special features interviews with Kathy Bates, Annette Bening, Albert Brooks, Michael Douglas, Kiefer Sutherland, Jerry O'Connell and Mandy Patinkin.
Jake and Romy Reiner released a statement on Wednesday, remembering their parents, Rob Reiner and Michele Singer Reiner, as their best friends.
Adam Pelech scored the tiebreaking goal late in the third period, and the New York Islanders beat the New Jersey Devils 2-1 on Tuesday night.
Taylor Raddysh and Alexis Lafreniere scored 68 seconds apart in a five-goal third period for the New York Rangers in a 7-3 win over the Washington Capitals on Tuesday.
Anthony Edwards scored 38 points to help the Minnesota Timberwolves beat former teammate Karl-Anthony Towns for the first time and hold off the New York Knicks 115-104.
Michael Porter Jr. scored 28 points, as the Brooklyn Nets beat the Philadelphia 76ers 114-106.
The Mets jettisoned another core player Monday, trading second baseman Jeff McNeil to the Athletics for minor league right-hander Yordan Rodriguez.
NYC says center-running bus lanes will speed up commutes and improve safety on one of Brooklyn's busiest corridors, but critics aren't so sure.
Nine Brooklyn Football Club partner bars are collecting shelf-stable food and winter coats to benefit 10 local schools.
The Davis Center in Harlem is now open for its first winter season after technical delays.
After losing his mother to a stroke in 2022, a Brownsville native is turning personal grief into a grassroots foundation, offering counseling and mentorship to children and young adults.
A Brooklyn startup and a national nonprofit are teaming up to turn everyday mail lockers into easy donation hubs, delivering thousands of toys to hospital rooms this holiday season.
The Halloween tradition strolled through Manhattan's East Village on Sunday, with furry friends dressed in colorful costumes.
A suspect was taken into custody after an attack on Pearl Street Mall in Boulder on June 1 in which there were 15 people and a dog who were victims. The suspect threw Molotov cocktails that burned some of the victims, who were part of a march for Israeli hostages.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
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.
We have a First Alert Weather Day Friday for a storm that'll blow in Friday evening and carry through to Saturday morning. CBS News New York's Tony Sadiku has the forecast.
It comes after the feds blew past Friday's deadline to make all the records public. CBS News New York's Erica Brown has the latest.
Crews searched the splintered and charred remains of the facility in Bristol Township on Tuesday night and Wednesday morning. CBS News New York's Natalie Duddridge reports.
The gunfire erupted near Belmont Avenue and Powell Street just before 10 a.m. on Wednesday. The 46-year-old victim was taken to Brookdale Hospital, where he was pronounced dead. No arrests have been made. CBS News New York's Natalie Duddridge reports.
Christmas Eve Mass is being held throughout the day at St. Patrick's Cathedral Wednesday. It all leads up to Wednesday night's Midnight Mass. CBS News New York's Noelle Lilley reports.
