Pete Hegseth faces grilling from Democrats at confirmation hearing
Pete Hegseth, President-elect Donald Trump's pick to lead the Pentagon, faced some tough questions from Democrats on the Senate Armed Services Committee.
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Pete Hegseth, President-elect Donald Trump's pick to lead the Pentagon, faced some tough questions from Democrats on the Senate Armed Services Committee.
Gov. Phil Murphy laid out his set of priorities before he leaves the New Jersey State House next year, including initiatives on housing and education.
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul laid out an ambitious agenda for 2025 during her State of the State address at the Hart Theater in Albany on Tuesday.
The fast-moving legal battle over the release of special counsel Jack Smith's final report played out days before Trump's second-term inauguration.
The NYPD says it is making major changes after department overtime reached its highest yearly total ever.
Bronx leaders are asking New York City and the state to crack down on what they're calling "open-air drug markets."
A new poll spells trouble for New York City Mayor Eric Adams and his chances of winning reelection.
A federal judge on Monday cleared the way for the Justice Department to release one of the two volumes that make up special counsel Jack Smith's final report.
Pete Hegseth must be approved by the GOP-led Senate Armed Services Committee before he can go before the full Senate for confirmation.
President Trump's nominees for top posts in his administration are gearing up for their Senate confirmation hearings, which kicked off earlier this month.
A Long Island man is home after serving a harrowing year-and-a-half ordeal behind bars in a Caribbean prison.
Jack Smith, the special counsel appointed by Attorney General Merrick Garland in November 2022 to take over two investigations into President-elect Donald Trump, has resigned.
President-elect Donald Trump has been sentenced in his New York "hush money" trial. Here's what happened with the case.
New York could become the next state to offer universal free school meals under a proposal by Gov. Kathy Hochul.
Prosecutors say former U.S. Sen. Bob Menendez should be imprisoned for 15 years after the Democrat became the first to be convicted of abusing a Senate committee leadership position and the first public official to be convicted of serving as a foreign agent.
Some residents at NYCHA's Eastchester Gardens in the Bronx say they've been shivering on and off all week.
The Brooklyn Nutcracker returns to Downtown Brooklyn with diverse cultural influences, community outreach, and a fresh take on Tchaikovsky's iconic score.
N.Y. Gov. Kathy Hochul is encouraging shoppers to invest in their communities this Small Business Saturday.
NYCFC will be looking for its second MLS Cup appearance in five seasons when it takes on Lionel Messi and Inter Miami FC in the Eastern Conference Final tonight.
The First Alert Weather team is tracking chances for rain, snow or a wintry mix heading into next week.
The First Alert Weather team is tracking chances for rain, snow or a wintry mix heading into next week.
It was a very mild Wednesday as highs topped out around 60 degrees in most locations, but that's going to change.
New York City and the surrounding area have some rain in the weather forecast today as we head into Thanksgiving and the holiday weekend.
NYC has some wet and windy weather in the forecast this week. Will it impact the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade and holiday travel?
The New York City area will see an unusual temperature pattern Sunday as a strong cold front marches through the region.
Two sisters were killed in a Thanksgiving house fire in Orange, N.J., while helping their disabled father escape, the Essex County prosecutor's office says.
The First Alert Weather team is tracking chances for rain, snow or a wintry mix heading into next week.
Jersey City Police Sgt. Andrew LaBruno appeared virtually in court Wednesday on charges of sexually assaulting a child.
It was a very mild Wednesday as highs topped out around 60 degrees in most locations, but that's going to change.
A Norwood, New Jersey couple is celebrating a big milestone: 75 years of marriage. They say it all started with one little lie.
The life of a 17-year-old Locust Valley High School basketball player was saved on the court, thanks to an extraordinary team of coaches, teachers, paramedics and doctors.
It was a very mild Wednesday as highs topped out around 60 degrees in most locations, but that's going to change.
"Everybody Loves Raymond" is getting the spotlight at the Long Island Music and Entertainment Hall of Fame.
14 porch pirate suspects allegedly hacked computer systems to find out when phones and electronics would be delivered to the homes of Verizon and AT&T customers on Long Island.
At Hofstra University, drivers are strapping on simulation goggles and grabbing the wheel to learn how to navigate treacherous whiteout conditions.
The Trump administration on Friday directed officials to pause all asylum decisions in the wake of the shooting of two National Guard soldiers in Washington, D.C.
"Any document signed" by Biden with an autopen "is hereby terminated," President Trump said.
N.Y. Gov. Kathy Hochul is encouraging shoppers to invest in their communities this Small Business Saturday.
A National Guard member died in the wake of the shooting near the White House, President Trump said.
In a social media post, President Trump wrote that he "will permanently pause migration from all Third World Countries to allow the U.S. system to fully recover."
Colette Smith of the Bronx was diagnosed with lung cancer, despite never smoking. Her survival story is central to her push for early detection.
Some New Yorkers want the mayor-elect to appoint a new "rat czar" when he takes office after an uptick in rat sightings.
Gio's Law would establish a $25 million grant program to equip law enforcement nationwide with EpiPens and train officers how to use them.
A blood drive was held in Harlem on Wednesday as the New York Blood Center reports a dip in its blood supply.
The Turtle Back Zoo in New Jersey joined the relatively few in the U.S. that routinely give the public a view of veterinary care.
The Brooklyn Nutcracker returns to Downtown Brooklyn with diverse cultural influences, community outreach, and a fresh take on Tchaikovsky's iconic score.
"Everybody Loves Raymond" is getting the spotlight at the Long Island Music and Entertainment Hall of Fame.
Jimmy Cliff, who famously sang about the "many rivers" we all must cross, has died after suffering a seizure and pneumonia, his family say.
Donald Glover, who performs under the moniker Childish Gambino, revealed he suffered a stroke last year, which forced him to cancel his tour.
Rapper Prakazrel "Pras" Michel of the Fugees has been sentenced to 14 years in prison for a case in which he was convicted of illegally funneling millions of dollars in foreign contributions to the 2012 Obama campaign.
The Knicks advanced to the knockout round of the NBA Cup, beating the Bucks 118-111 on Friday night.
The Philadelphia 76ers beat the Brooklyn Nets 115-103 on Friday night in an NBA Cup game.
Mika Zibanejad scored two power-play goals to help the New York Rangers beat the Boston Bruins 6-2 on Friday.
The Philadelphia Flyers beat the New York Islanders 4–3 on Friday.
Jake Allen stopped 42 shots for his 29th career shutout and Arseny Gritsyuk scored twice in the Devils' 5-0 win over the Sabres on Friday.
Some residents at NYCHA's Eastchester Gardens in the Bronx say they've been shivering on and off all week.
The Brooklyn Nutcracker returns to Downtown Brooklyn with diverse cultural influences, community outreach, and a fresh take on Tchaikovsky's iconic score.
A special education teacher in Queens came up with the idea for her students, who have autism and a range of intellectual disabilities.
Santiago's Beer Garden in East Harlem is beginning the arduous task of rebuilding after it was destroyed by a fire earlier this month.
Long-awaited repairs are in the works for the Shore Parkway Promenade, a beloved waterfront pedestrian path in Brooklyn.
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.
Masi Rogers, 19, died five days after he was shot in the head in New Jersey.
West Virginia residents gathered to remember the National Guard soldier who was killed in Washington, D.C., as another fights for their life. CBS News' Cristian Benavides reports.
John Elliott has the Tri-State Area's updated Saturday morning First Alert Forecast on CBS News New York.
CBS News New York's Scott Padgett has your First Alert Forecast for November 28 at 11 p.m.
School spirit was on full display at MetLife Stadium as Don Bosco Prep faced off against St. Joseph Regional in a thrilling state championship game, and despite the hype behind the Ironmen, Saint Joseph's snagged the title in a real nailbiter. CBS News New York's Andrew Ramos reports.
