Sen. Chuck Schumer

U.S. Sen. Charles Schumer (D-NY) (2nd R) talks to President of the American Action Forum and former Congressional Budget Office Director Douglas Holtz-Eakin (L) as Committee chairman Sen. Patrick Leahy (D-VT) (2nd L) and Sen. Dianne Feinstein (D-CA) (R) look on prior to a hearing before the Senate Judiciary Committee April 19, 2013 on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC. (Photo by Alex Wong/Getty Images)

Tempers Flare At Senate Immigration Hearing

Tempers flared at a Senate hearing on immigration legislation Monday as a Republican senator objected to a Democrat’s criticism of attempts by some to link the Boston Marathon bombings to the immigration bill.

2013/04/22

Sen. Frank Lautenberg (D-NJ) presides over a hering on 'Superstorm Sandy: The Devastating Impact on the Nation's Largest Transportation Systems.' December 6, 2012 in Washington. (credit: Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)

Retiring Sen. Lautenberg Praised By Senate Colleague Schumer

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.

2013/02/16

Statue Of Liberty (credit: Michael Loccisano/Getty Images Entertainment)

Schumer To Obama: Statue Of Liberty Has Been Closed To The Public Long Enough

Is Uncle Sam shortchanging Lady Liberty? Three months after Superstorm Sandy, the government won’t say when the statue will reopen. On Monday night there was a demand for a timetable.

2013/02/04

The P.S. 22 Chorus of Graniteville, Staten Island, perform the 86th Anniversary Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade Rehearsals at Macy's Herald Square on November 19, 2012. (credit: Taylor Hill/Getty Images)

S.I. 5th Grade Chorus Heading To Obama’s Inauguration

The choir will sing “God Bless the USA,” “Home,” “On Top of the World” and “One Dream.”

2013/01/18

Sen. Charles Schumer (D-NY) (file/credit: Astrid Riecken/Getty Images)

Schumer: eBay, Craigslist Agree To Remove Listings For Inauguration Tickets

Sen. Chuck Schumer had been asking companies to remove listings for tickets costing up to $2,000 each.

2013/01/17

People gather outside the White House to participate in a candle light vigil to remember the victims at the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting in Newtown, Connecticut on December 14, 2012 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Alex Wong/Getty Images)

Lawmakers Call For Tougher Gun Laws In Wake Of Newtown Massacre

Lawmakers said meaningful action in the wake of last week’s elementary school shooting must include a ban on military-style assault weapons and a look at how the nation deals with individuals suffering from serious mental illness.

2012/12/17

Schumer: Lack Of Coordination Keeping FEMA Generators Already In NY From Getting To Gas Stations

With long lines and only about 25 percent of gas stations in NYC and L.I. open for businesses, Schumer said FEMA had a solution that has not been put into effect yet.

2012/11/09

Property In New Rochelle belonging to Swaziland. (credit: CBS 2)

Westchester Cities Frustrated By Foreign Governments Not Paying Property Bills

A number of houses owned by countries like Mozambique, Swaziland and Ghana in Westchester County have racked up outstanding local taxes. Now officials are trying to do something about it.

2012/05/09

New York Lawmakers Push For National Ban On Synthetic Marijuana

It’s known as incense or potpourri, but it’s not the kind you use to make a room smell nice. It’s an herbal mixture that’s being smoked for a high, and getting many people sick. Now, there’s a new effort to get it banned.

2012/03/05

Senate Rejects Effort To Reverse Obama Birth Control Policy; Republican: ‘This Is Tyranny’

Democrats argued they were protecting women’s rights. Republicans argued they were attempting to protect the First Amendment right to religious freedom. Both parties used the issue to rally their bases. The 51-48 vote was close, upholding Obamacare.

2012/03/01

Quarterback Eli Manning #10 of the New York Giants poses with the Vince Lombardi Trophy after the Giants defeated the Patriots by a score of 21-17 in Super Bowl XLVI at Lucas Oil Stadium on February 5, 2012 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)

The Giants Win And So Do Some Area Lawmakers

Several New York and New Jersey lawmakers are “cashing in” on some big bets that Big Blue would be bringing home the title.

2012/02/06

Sen. Chuck Schumer (credit: Mark Wilson/Getty Images); Sen. John McCain (credit: Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)

McCain Takes A Big Swipe At Long Island; Schumer Calls Them Fighting Words

Former Republican presidential candidate John McCain likely won’t be vacationing on Long Island any time soon. Not after what he said Wednesday, and certainly not as a guest of New York Sen. Chuck Schumer.

2011/11/30

Republican presidential candidate and former Godfather's Pizza CEO Herman Cain. (credit: Eric Thayer/Getty Images)

Report: Herman Cain Cancels Private Dinner With NYC’s Media Elite

NY1 reported that the GOP candidate for President was supposed to meet with guests, including Barbara Walters, Matt Lauer and Bill O’Reilly on Sunday.

2011/11/29

U.S. Senator Chuck Schumer (file/credit: Spencer Platt/Getty Images)

Sen. Schumer: New York Has Over 2,000 ‘Deficient’ Bridges

Schumer is releasing the report that he says begs for passage of a federal transportation construction bill that is now pending in Washington.

2011/09/08

Sen. Schumer Calls For Flag Tribute Ahead Of 9/11 Anniversary

Schumer says that displaying and wearing the flag on clothing will send a clear message that Americans will never forget those who were lost on that fateful day.

2011/09/05

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