News 12 - LeadStory

VIEWEDNOW PLAYING

Sen. Menendez’s bribery trial resumes

Prosecutors are trying to prove that Senator Bob Menendez helped his friend Wael Hana score a deal with the Egyptian government.

News 12

VIEWEDNOW PLAYINGBREAKING

Sen. Bob Menendez's corruption trial begins

United States Senator Bob Menendez, a Democrat from New Jersey, is on trial with two of the businessmen who allegedly paid him bribes to, among other things, help push U.S. aid and weapons to a foreign government.

News 12

VIEWEDNOW PLAYING

133 arrested during protest on SUNY New Paltz campus

State University of New York at New Paltz (SUNY New Paltz) officials said the growing pro-Palestinian encampment was getting out of control with students inviting others who do not belong on campus to join in, and that they had no choice...

News 12

VIEWEDNOW PLAYINGBREAKING

Columbia extends talks to clear pro-Palestinian encampment

Columbia University will continue negotiations to clear the pro-Palestinian encampment on campus. Safety concerns and disruptions to campus life prompted a reevaluation of the university's approach, with tensions simmering among students...

News 12

VIEWEDNOW PLAYING

Dozens arrested at Yale pro-Palestinian rally

Police say they have arrested at least 45 pro-Palestinian protesters near the Yale University campus. Student protesters are asking the university to divest funds from Israel that are going toward the war in Gaza.

News 12

VIEWEDNOW PLAYINGNY

NYC synagogues on high alert after Iran launches attack on Israel

The NYPD is stepping up security at synagogues in New York City on Sunday after Iran launched an attack on Israel.

News 12

VIEWEDNOW PLAYING

Sen. Menendez, wife will have separate bribery trials

U.S. Senator Bob Menendez's bribery trial will remain scheduled for May 6 in Manhattan federal court, while his wife Nadine Menendez's trial was tentatively pushed back to July.

News 12

VIEWEDNOW PLAYING

Voters head to the polls for Connecticut's primary

This presidential primary marks the first since the state legislature moved the presidential primary election date from the last week of April to the first week.

News 12

VIEWEDNOW PLAYINGNY

Gov. Hochul heckled outside wake of slain N.Y.P.D. officer

New York Governor Kathy Hochul was caught on camera being heckled outside the wake of Jonathan Diller, an N.Y.P.D. officer who was shot and killed on duty. According to the governor’s office, Hochul had a cordial conversation with Office...

News 12

VIEWEDNOW PLAYING

Hundreds attend former Senator Joe Lieberman's funeral

Hundreds attended former Senator Joe Lieberman's funeral, including Lieberman's one-time political rival, Gov. Ned Lamont, who delivered his eulogy.

News 12

VIEWEDNOW PLAYING

Former Sen. Joe Lieberman remembered at funeral service

The funeral for former U.S. Senator and 2000 vice-presidential nominee Joe Lieberman is being held Friday at Congregation Agudath Sholom in Lieberman's hometown of Stamford, Connecticut.

News 12

VIEWEDNOW PLAYING

NYC congestion pricing plan gets final approval

The Metropolitan Transportation Authority has approved a congestion pricing plan for New York City. The plan will implement a $15 fee for passenger vehicles entering a swath of Manhattan and trucks will have to pay a higher toll. It will...

News 12

VIEWEDNOW PLAYINGCT

Connecticut lawmakers deny rideshare drivers' demand for minimum wage

Drivers have lobbied at the Connecticut State Capitol for weeks, demanding better pay and more transparency. But the latest bill from the state legislature leaves off their demand for a minimum wage.

News 12

VIEWEDNOW PLAYING

Caitlyn Jenner endorses ban on transgender athletes in girls sports

Former Olympian, Caitlyn Jenner spoke about her experience as a transgender woman from a sports background and said she fully supports Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman’s decision to ban transgender athletes from girls sports.

News 12