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Singas Declares Victory For Nassau District Attorney; McMahon Wins For S.I. DA
NEW YORK (CBSNewYork/AP) — Democrat Madeline Singas declared victory in a hotly-contested race for District Attorney in Nassau County Tuesday night, while Democrat Michael McMahon — who has not served...
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De Blasio Says NYPD ‘More Than Ready’ For NYC Marathon, Election Day
NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) — The NYPD is going to have a busy few days as it prepares for this weekend’s TCS New York City Marathon and next Tuesday’s election. NYPD Chief of Department Carlos Gomez said...
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Terror Alert Prompts Increased Security Ahead Of NYC Marathon, Election Day
NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) — As the city prepares for two major events, the NYPD is on high alert. Sunday’s TCS New York City Marathon and Tuesday’s Election Day will both take place as counter terrorism...
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Broadway Shows To Go Dark Tuesday For Election Day
NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) — Eighteen Broadway shows will be going dark this coming Tuesday for Election Day. The shows will be canceled Tuesday to encourage cast, crew and audiences to vote. The following...
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De Blasio: ‘Extraordinary’ NYPD Security For Election Day Amid Terror Threats
NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) — Security plans are in place for one of the rarest events in American political history – two candidates from the same state seeking the presidency. As CBS2 Political Reporter...
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Clinton, Trump Make Final Push Before Election Day
NEW YORK (CBSNewYork/AP) — Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump made their final push across multiple states on Monday — the last day of a volatile, nearly two-year-long presidential campaign. As CBS2’s...
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Security Tight As Voters Head To The Polls On Election Day
NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) — Security is tight is across New York City as voters head to the polls Tuesday. More than 5,000 officers are assigned to Election Day duties. Both uniformed and plainclothes...
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Susan B. Anthony’s Grave Attracts Huge Crowds On Election Day
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (CBSNewYork/AP) — Some voters are going from the polls to the cemetery in upstate New York in order to pay respect to women’s suffragist leader Susan B. Anthony. Election Day 2016: Full...
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De Blasio Calls For Voter Reform ‘Action’ After Reports Of Long Lines At NYC...
NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) — Mayor Bill de Blasio is once again calling for voter reform following reports of long lines at polling sites across the city on Tuesday. There were reports of two hour waits at...
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At Least 1 Killed, 3 Injured In Shooting Near Los Angeles Area Polling Site,...
AZUSA, Calif. (CBSNewYork/AP) — Authorities say one person is dead and three are injured following reports of a shooting near a Los Angeles-area polling site. Los Angeles County Fire Inspector Gustavo...
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#StayInLine Trends As Polling Delays Are Reported At Sites In North Carolina
DURHAM, N.C. (CBSNewYork) — Voters hit the polls around the country on Tuesday, to pick the next President of the United States, but the day was not without problems. As CBS News reported, advocacy...
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Long Lines, Some Problems Reported At Polling Sites Across Tri-State Area
NEW YORK (CBSNewYork/AP) — Long lines and some problems were reported at polling sites across the Tri-State Area as voters cast their ballots on Election Day. There were reports of two hour waits at...
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Global Markets Plummet Over Possible Trump Presidency
NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) — Global markets plummeted Tuesday night as the presidential race between Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton tightened. As of 12 a.m., the Dow futures were down more than 800...
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Hillary Clinton Calls Donald Trump To Concede
UPDATED 11/09/16 2:47 a.m. NEW YORK (CBSNewYork/CBS News/AP) — While not all battleground states had been officially called, Hillary Clinton called Donald Trump to concede the presidential race early...
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NJ Voters Reject Expansion Of Casino Gambling, Approve Gas Tax Use For...
UPDATED 11/09/16 12:34 a.m. PARAMUS, N.J. (CBSNewYork/AP) — New Jersey voters on Tuesday rejected a plan to expand expand casino gambling to the northern part of the state. They also said yes to a...
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Canada’s Immigration Website Crashes As Donald Trump Gains Ground
NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) — With a Donald Trump presidency looking more like a reality late Tuesday night, Canada’s immigration website crashed. Visitors to the site were met with a “500 – Internal server...
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Voters In Massachusetts, Nevada, And California Say ‘Yes’ To Recreational...
BOSTON (AP/CBSNewYork) — Voters in Massachusetts, Nevada, and California have approved ballot measures legalizing the recreational use of marijuana. As CBS Boston reported, the decision made...
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Mixed Reaction From World Leaders, Others Following News Of Trump’s Victory
NEW YORK (CBSNewYork/AP) — News of Donald Trump’s victory in the U.S. presidential election has drawn mixed reaction from leaders and others around the world. Below are just some of the responses from...
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Voters Split On Re-Electing De Blasio Following Summer Of Controversy
NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) — A summer of controversy has sent Mayor Bill de Blasio’s approval rating into a dramatic downward spiral with voters split on whether he should get a second term. As CBS2...
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Curran Declares Victory In Tight Race To Replace Indicted Nassau Executive Ed...
NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) — The race to replace Nassau County Executive Ed Mangano was too close to call on Tuesday night, but one candidate has declared victory. Mangano, who is facing federal corruption...
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Murphy Thanks Voters After New Jersey Governor’s Race Win
HOBOKEN, N.J. (CBSNewYork/AP) — Democrat Phil Murphy thanked voters Wednesday after being elected the next governor of New Jersey as he prepares for the transition. Murphy greeted commuters at the...
View ArticleSunday’s The Last Day To Register To Vote In New York Primaries
NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) — Sunday marks the final day to register to vote in the primary elections in New York. The Board of Elections borough offices are accepting in-person voter registration...
View ArticleWhen & Where To Cast Your Vote For Nov. 6 Elections
NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) – So you have seen all the political ads, you’ve followed coverage of Campaign 2018, and it’s time to exercise your rights as a free citizen. Here are some details to note ahead...
View ArticleParents Concerned About School Safety On Election Day
NEW HYDE PARK, N.Y. (CBSNewYork) – Guards, vetting, cameras, restricted entries – all get thrown out the door on Election Day. Now, some parents and education officials on Long Island are asking how...
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‘Vote Shaming’ Alleged As Controversial Letters Fill Local Mailboxes
NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) – With election day just hours away, voting is top of mind for many people. Some organizations are trying to make sure Nov. 6 voting is in everyone’s mind by sending very specific...
View ArticleTri-State Voters Pack The Polls To Make Their Voices Heard In Midterm Elections
NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) – Voters are packing the polls across the Tri-State Area Tuesday, making their voices heard in this year’s midterm elections. With record turnout expected and control of Congress...
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Council Speaker Rips Into Board Of Elections Head Over Big Apple’s Election...
NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) — Called on the carpet and excoriated, the executive director of the city’s beleaguered Board of Elections felt the City Council’s wrath following a long list of Election Day...
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New York’s Antiquated Voting Laws Set For Monumental Overhaul
NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) – Get set to vote. Many of New York’s antiquated election laws are slated for the trash bin. The state legislature is expected to enact monumental voting reform that will make it...
View ArticleNew York State Lawmakers Expected To Approve Major Voting Reforms
ALBANY, N.Y. (CBSNewYork) – New York State lawmakers are expected to approve some major voting reforms Monday. The changes are meant to make it easier for voters to cast their ballots and drive up...
View ArticleAs Safety Concerns Grow, New York Teachers And Parents Want Election Day...
JERICHO, N.Y. (CBSNewYork) – It’s an idea gaining traction in schools across New York State – moving polling places away from school buildings. “We worry about anyone walking into the building… They...
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Officials Hold Early Voting Rally At Manhattan Park
NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) — Politicians and advocacy groups are trying to get the word out that for the first time in history early voting is a reality in New York state. The city Board of Elections says...
View ArticleEarly Voting In New York: When & Where To Cast Your Ballot
NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) – New York voters now have the option to cast their ballots ahead of Election Day on Nov. 5. For the first time, a 10-day early voting window starts this Saturday through Sunday,...
View ArticleParents At Odds With City Over New Early Voting In Schools
NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) – Early voting is causing concern for some New York City public school parents. Starting Saturday through next Sunday, Nov. 3, New Yorkers will be able to vote at 33 designated...
View ArticleEarly Voting Starts Saturday Across New York State
NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) — Early voting starts Saturday across New York State, but it’s causing concern for some city public school parents.
View ArticleElection Day 2019: New York Voters Cast Their Ballots In Closely Watched Races
NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) – It’s Election Day 2019, and polls are open across the area. New York City voters will cast their ballots in two closely watched races, including public advocate. Democratic...
View Article‘As Goes Hempstead Town, So Goes The State Of New York’: All Eyes On...
Town of Hempstead, N.Y. (CBSNewYork) – There are some hotly contested races in Nassau County. Hempstead Town had long been considered the heart of the nation’s Republican party. Hoping to preserve the...
View ArticleBarclays Center Gearing Up To Be Safe Place To Vote In 2020 Election
NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) — You’ll soon be able to cast your ballot for November’s presidential election at Barclays Center in Brooklyn. The decision comes after the NBA announced it will be converting...
View ArticleCampaign 2020: Race For Congress Between Democrat Max Rose, Republican Nicole...
NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) — It’s a slugfest in New York City’s 11th Congressional District. Republican Nicole Malliotakis is chomping at the bit to unseat Democrat Max Rose in one of the country’s most...
View ArticleNew York City Church Communities Teaming Up To Register Voters Before Oct. 9...
NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) – Some historic churches in New York City are teaming up to get people registered to vote, CBS2’s Lisa Rozner reported. Next Friday, Oct. 9, is the final day to register. “I don’t...
View ArticleCoronavirus Impact: Poll Workers Concerned About Being Able To Get To Work...
NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) — Voter turnout in the Tri-State Area is expected to be unprecedented and so is the number of people registering to work at the polls. But, as CBS2’s Lisa Rozner reported Monday,...
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Visitors Will Be Allowed At Susan B. Anthony’s Grave On Election Day With...
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (CBSNewYork) — What has become an Election Day tradition in Rochester will continue this year but with changes due to the coronavirus. Voters have been heading from the polls to Susan...
View ArticleEarly Voting Begins In New York; Election Officials Prepared For Massive...
NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) — Saturday kicked off nine straight days of early voting in New York. It’s the first time in history that New Yorkers can vote early in a presidential election, CBS2’s Christina...
View ArticleNYPD Prepares For Potential Election Day Protests Following Unrest During...
NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) — The NYPD is putting the finishing touches on its plan to protect residents and businesses from possible protests related to next week’s election. The plan includes specific...
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Early Voting Turnout In New York City Surpasses 1 Million
NEW YORK (CBSNewYork/AP) — More than 1 million people cast in-person ballots in New York City, election officials announced Sunday, the ninth and final day of early voting in the state. New Yorkers...
View ArticleCampaign 2020: New York City Businesses Preparing For Election Day Protests
NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) — New York City and some businesses are are preparing for large-scale protests or even riots following Tuesday’s election. More preparations were underway Sunday across Manhattan...
View ArticleCampaign 2020: What To Expect At The Polls On Election Day In New York, New...
NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) — The impressive early voter turnout has made it pretty clear that this year’s general election has been unlike any other, as efforts have been put in place to protect voters from...
View ArticleDemocrat Kaminsky, Republican Donnelly Locked In Fierce Battle In Open Nassau...
MINEOLA, N.Y. (CBSNewYork) — With Election Day less than three weeks away, one race is getting a lot of attention on Long Island, and it’s not at the top of the ticket. It’s the race for Nassau County...
View ArticleEarly Voting Begins Saturday In New York City, New Jersey
NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) — Election Day is a week from this Tuesday. In New York City, early voting starts Saturday and goes through Oct. 31. Voters are reminded to verify their early voting site, which...
View ArticleGov. Murphy Makes Last-Minute Campaign Stops On Election Day
ASBURY PARK, N.J. (CBSNewYork) — Gov. Phil Murphy spent Election Day traveling up and down the state for some last-minute campaigning. He was expected to arrive at his team’s election headquarters on...
View ArticleJudge Denies Request To Extend Voting Hours In New Jersey Due To Reports Of...
MAPLEWOOD, N.J. (CBSNewYork) — A judge has denied a request to extend voting hours in New Jersey due to reports of “technical issues” at polling places. The American Civil Liberties Union of New Jersey...
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