Surge in passport demand causing lengthy delays as summer nears
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A standard passport renewal could take up to 13 weeks.
There were indications Monday that a Russian invasion of Ukraine is inevitable.
The State Department has temporarily removed the online booking system for appointments on its website. It's the latest frustration for many trying to get passports.
About two million passports are in a holding pattern, waiting for processing at the State Department. Right now, there's an 18 week wait.
Sen. Chuck Schumer is calling on the State Department to act and get tens of thousands of New Yorkers out of what he calls "passport purgatory."
More than 1 million passports are pending in swamped offices across the country.
The family says all members of their group who visited the Sunscape Bávaro Beach Punta Cana in May of 2018 felt sick during their stay.
The FBI is investigating the deaths of nine other American tourists who passed away under mysterious circumstances over the last year.
The 53-year-old's only son got the news when the U.S. embassy in the D.R. called him to tell him she died of a heart attack.
The U.S. Department Of State has issued a level two travel advisory after eight bodies were found in the resort city of Cancun.
A new warning has been issued for Americans traveling overseas to Europe.
The U.S. State Department issued a new travel warning Tuesday for people planning to visit certain parts of Mexico.
Obama administration officials are defending the payment of $1.7 billion to Iran -- including a delivery of an initial $400 million in cash on January 17th.
The State Department says about 30 emails that may be related to the 2012 attack on U.S. compounds in Benghazi, Libya, are among the thousands of Hillary Clinton emails recovered from her private server.
The conservative legal group Judicial Watch obtained the emails as part of its lawsuit against the State Department.
New Jersey has taken in almost as many Syrian refugees in the past month as it did in 2014 and 2015 combined, according to U.S. State Department data.
The mother of one of the four Americans killed in the Sept. 11, 2012 siege on the U.S. outpost in Benghazi, Libya, is blaming Hillary Clinton for the death of her son.
The State Department is reopening an internal investigation of possible mishandling of classified information by Hillary Clinton and top aides.
The State Department on Monday released the 14th and final batch of emails from former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton's private server.
The Obama administration confirmed for the first time Friday that Hillary Clinton's unsecured home server contained closely guarded government secrets.
The alert, which is to be in effect until Feb. 24, said current information suggests that militants with the Islamic State, al-Qaeda, Boko Haram and other terrorist groups continue to plan attacks in multiple regions.
The U.S. State Department issued a worldwide travel alert Monday, warning U.S. citizens of possible travel risks due to terrorist threats.
Clinton's emails have been under scrutiny since The Associated Press revealed in March that she used a private "homebrew" server traced to her Chappaqua home.
The department said the process of releasing Hillary Clinton's emails is slow, because U.S. intelligence agencies have to make sure they don't contain any government secrets.
The sale to Anbang still allows the Hilton Corporation to run the hotel, but the deal also calls for a massive renovation, which triggered concerns in Washington.
Don't let the sunny skies fool you as dangerously cold weather settles into New York, New Jersey and Connecticut.
Expect jam-packed airports and highways in the New York City area as the holiday travel season kicks into high gear.
Downed wires suspended Amtrak and New Jersey Transit services affecting Sunday morning travelers in Philadelphia, New Jersey and New York.
Jalen Brunson scored 29 of his season-high 39 points in the second half to power the Knicks to a 104-93 victory over the Pelicans on Saturday night.
Bo Horvat had two goals and an assist, Isaiah George scored his first NHL goal and the Islanders beat the Maple Leafs 6-3 on Saturday night.
Don't let the sunny skies fool you as dangerously cold weather settles into New York, New Jersey and Connecticut.
Expect jam-packed airports and highways in the New York City area as the holiday travel season kicks into high gear.
The Yankees have found a stopgap at first base, reportedly agreeing to a one-year, $12.5 million contract with Paul Goldschmidt.
NYPD Chief of Department Jeffrey Maddrey has resigned following a bombshell allegation of sexual misconduct on the job.
Amazon workers are on strike at the company's Staten Island warehouse, its largest union facility in New York City.
Don't let the sunny skies fool you as dangerously cold weather settles into New York, New Jersey and Connecticut.
Expect jam-packed airports and highways in the New York City area as the holiday travel season kicks into high gear.
New York City congestion pricing is facing a last-ditch effort in federal court to delay the Jan. 5 implementation new tolls in Manhattan.
Snow and frigid temperatures set in across the Tri-State Area on Saturday, the first day of winter.
With the first day of winter quickly approaching, it's time to take a look at what's in store, and how La Niña may factor in.
Don't let the sunny skies fool you as dangerously cold weather settles into New York, New Jersey and Connecticut.
Expect jam-packed airports and highways in the New York City area as the holiday travel season kicks into high gear.
Party City announced mass layoffs at its headquarters in Woodcliff Lake, New Jersey, according to an email sent to employees.
A New Jersey drone pilot says most sightings are easily explained after people have been reporting mysterious drones in the state for weeks.
New York City congestion pricing is facing a last-ditch effort in federal court to delay the Jan. 5 implementation new tolls in Manhattan.
Don't let the sunny skies fool you as dangerously cold weather settles into New York, New Jersey and Connecticut.
Expect jam-packed airports and highways in the New York City area as the holiday travel season kicks into high gear.
A new law in Suffolk County allows police to arrest spectators at street takeovers, not just drivers at the illegal meetups.
The FAA issued a temporary flight restriction for drones over New York City, Long Island and parts of Westchester County. The restrictions are in effect until January 19.
New York City congestion pricing is facing a last-ditch effort in federal court to delay the Jan. 5 implementation new tolls in Manhattan.
NYPD Chief of Department Jeffrey Maddrey has resigned following a bombshell allegation of sexual misconduct on the job.
Former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo filed a lawsuit Thursday against a former aide, Charlotte Bennett, who alleged he sexually harassed her in 2020.
The stopgap measure will fund the government and provide tens of billions in disaster relief.
NYC Mayor Eric Adams' former chief advisor Ingrid Lewis-Martin has been indicted on bribery charges, the Manhattan DA announced.
A move in Congress by Sen. Chuck Schumer that would have allowed towns to track drones was blocked Wednesday.
A woman who lost her jaw after being caught in a crossfire in Ukraine can smile again thanks to transformative surgery in New York.
Some 13 oz. bags of Lay's Classic Potato Chips may contain an undeclared allergen, according to the snack company.
New York Congressman-elect George Latimer expects "major pushback" to Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s potential vaccine policy if he heads Donald Trump's Health and Human Services Department.
A breakthrough treatment is making a huge difference for stroke survivors, improving hand and arm function, and their quality of life.
CBS News New York's Cindy Hsu's mental illness did not stop her. Now, she's highlighting hope and solutions.
Sean "Diddy" Combs was back in federal court in Lower Manhattan on Wednesday for a pretrial hearing.
A spokesperson for Foxx said that he had to get stitches after he was hit in the face by a glass thrown from someone else in the restaurant.
Sean "Diddy" Combs filed a motion Friday to dismiss his appeal for bail, meaning he will stay in jail until his trial on sex trafficking charges in May 2025.
Jamie Foxx opened up about why he was hospitalized for several weeks in April 2023.
The annual gala at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts features personalized tributes with performances and testimonials from fellow artists.
Jalen Brunson scored 29 of his season-high 39 points in the second half to power the Knicks to a 104-93 victory over the Pelicans on Saturday night.
Bo Horvat had two goals and an assist, Isaiah George scored his first NHL goal and the Islanders beat the Maple Leafs 6-3 on Saturday night.
Lauri Markkanen scored 21 points, Collin Sexton and Svi Mykhailiuk each had 18 points, and the Jazz beat the Nets 105-94 on Saturday night.
Nico Hischier had a goal and two assists and Jacob Markstrom made 12 saves as the Devils beat the Penguins 3-0 on Saturday night.
Rickey Henderson is widely considered to be one of the best leadoff hitters and base stealers in baseball.
As Hanukkah approaches, the Brooklyn organization is in a race against time to deliver gifts to children battling illnesses.
Mets owner Steve Cohen's Metropolitan Park casino complex proposal has picked up steam after gaining the Queens borough president's approval.
Parts of the MTA's emergency exit infrastructure are in a hazardous state of disrepair, according to a new audit report.
The Riverside Church of New York announced this week plans to close its Weekday School after 95 years of caring for local children.
Neighbors living in communities without subway stops say congestion pricing has caused many to consider leaving New York City.
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."
Expect jam-packed airports and highways as the holiday travel season kicks into high gear in New York City. CBS News New York's Zinnia Maldonado reports.
John Elliott has the Tri-State Area's updated First Alert Forecast for Sunday, Dec. 22, 2024 on CBS News New York.
CBS News New York's Vanessa Murdock has your seven-day forecast.
The community gathered Sunday to honor the victims, one of whom was just 9 years old. CBS News New York's Anna Noryskiewicz reports.
The gun violence happened at around 3:30 p.m. on Sunday on the Q train platform in the Homecrest section. CBS News New York's Jessica Moore reports.
