Senators grill YouTube, TikTok, Snapchat about safety of kids
Congress is considering at least two bills that would hold social media companies accountable for how they direct content to children and teens. Senators questioned executives from YouTube, TikTok, and Snapchat about what they’re doing to ensure young users' safety.
Congress is considering at least two bills that would hold social media companies accountable for how they direct content to children and teens. Senators questioned executives from YouTube, TikTok, and Snapchat about what they’re doing to ensure young users' safety.
Lakeland recruits NYPD officers as 'anti-police sentiment' grows in big cities
“He said, ‘You can park your police vehicle in front of your house,’ and to me, that was mind-blowing. I used to lie about what I did. I used to tell people I was a bartender. I was ashamed to be a law enforcement officer,” said a former NYPD officer who moved to Lakeland.
“He said, ‘You can park your police vehicle in front of your house,’ and to me, that was mind-blowing. I used to lie about what I did. I used to tell people I was a bartender. I was ashamed to be a law enforcement officer,” said a former NYPD officer who moved to Lakeland.
Facebook Papers: Company froze as anti-vaccine comments swarmed users
As false claims about vaccine safety threatened to undermine COVID-19 response, documents reveal that Facebook took a full month to implement changes.
As false claims about vaccine safety threatened to undermine COVID-19 response, documents reveal that Facebook took a full month to implement changes.
NYPD: Armed robber shoots man on subway
A man was shot on a Manhattan subway train during an attempted robbery during rush hour.
A man was shot on a Manhattan subway train during an attempted robbery during rush hour.
Amazon union organizers deliver 'sufficient' signatures, says National Labor Relations Board
The National Labor Relations Board said there was sufficient interest to form a union at an Amazon distribution center in New York.
The National Labor Relations Board said there was sufficient interest to form a union at an Amazon distribution center in New York.
Man arrested for vandalizing George Floyd statue in Union Square
The NYPD said it arrested the man who hurled paint at a statue of George Floyd in Union Square earlier this month.
The NYPD said it arrested the man who hurled paint at a statue of George Floyd in Union Square earlier this month.
New York City workers hold anti-vaccine mandate rally
Hundreds of New York City municipal workers marched over the Brooklyn Bridge and then held a rally outside of City Hall on Monday to protest vaccine mandates.
Hundreds of New York City municipal workers marched over the Brooklyn Bridge and then held a rally outside of City Hall on Monday to protest vaccine mandates.
What is the Facebook Papers project?: Everything you need to know
The Facebook Papers project represents a unique collaboration among 17 American news organizations, including The Associated Press.
The Facebook Papers project represents a unique collaboration among 17 American news organizations, including The Associated Press.
Hochul and de Blasio get COVID vaccine boosters
New York's governor and New York City's mayor have each received a COVID-19 vaccine booster shot.
New York's governor and New York City's mayor have each received a COVID-19 vaccine booster shot.
Facebook papers: Documents reveal internal turmoil pitting profit against safety
Facebook the company is losing control of Facebook the product — and of the carefully crafted image it’s spent over a decade selling despite problems like misinformation, human trafficking, and pervasive extremist groups on its platform.
Facebook the company is losing control of Facebook the product — and of the carefully crafted image it’s spent over a decade selling despite problems like misinformation, human trafficking, and pervasive extremist groups on its platform.
Facebook whistleblower says platform making online hate worse
Ex-Facebook data scientist turned whistleblower Frances Haugen told U.K. lawmakers Monday that the company is making online hate and extremism worse.
Ex-Facebook data scientist turned whistleblower Frances Haugen told U.K. lawmakers Monday that the company is making online hate and extremism worse.
Facebook papers: Apple threatened to ban app over Mideast maid abuse
Apple threatened to pull Facebook and Instagram from its app store two years ago over concerns about the platform being used as a tool to trade and sell maids in the Mideast.
Apple threatened to pull Facebook and Instagram from its app store two years ago over concerns about the platform being used as a tool to trade and sell maids in the Mideast.
SHOCKING VIDEO: Man shot while getting haircut in the Bronx
Two gunmen sharing a single gun shot a man who was getting a haircut inside of a barbershop in the Bronx on Friday evening.
Two gunmen sharing a single gun shot a man who was getting a haircut inside of a barbershop in the Bronx on Friday evening.
NY state police seizures of marijuana plants fall sharply
Seizures of marijuana plants have plunged this year as the state legalized possession of small amounts of pot and some local law enforcement agencies backed off efforts to root out marijuana crops, according to a published report.
Seizures of marijuana plants have plunged this year as the state legalized possession of small amounts of pot and some local law enforcement agencies backed off efforts to root out marijuana crops, according to a published report.
CITY ON BRINK? Double stabbing inside Moynihan Train Hall
Two men were hospitalized and in police custody after they stabbed each other inside Moynihan Train Hall.
Two men were hospitalized and in police custody after they stabbed each other inside Moynihan Train Hall.
Group of six use sticks, bottles, cutting instruments in failed bike robbery
The NYPD is searching for six suspects who are wanted for a shocking daytime attack on a man in an effort to steal his bike in the Bronx.
The NYPD is searching for six suspects who are wanted for a shocking daytime attack on a man in an effort to steal his bike in the Bronx.
Man suffers broken leg after push onto subway tracks
A man who tried to resist being robbed in a Brooklyn subway station was injured after the attacker shoved him onto the train tracks.
A man who tried to resist being robbed in a Brooklyn subway station was injured after the attacker shoved him onto the train tracks.
Man arrested for allegedly attacking 11-year-old girl
The NYPD says it has arrested a man who was wanted for punching and trying to choke an 11-year-old girl in a Manhattan park.
The NYPD says it has arrested a man who was wanted for punching and trying to choke an 11-year-old girl in a Manhattan park.
Wild brawl at Staten Island's Wagner High School caught on video
School safety agents were knocked to the ground as they attempted to separate brawling students at the school
School safety agents were knocked to the ground as they attempted to separate brawling students at the school
Man shot and killed inside Bronx apartment building: NYPD
An unidentified man died after being shot in the leg inside of the Bronx River Houses in Soundview, police say.
An unidentified man died after being shot in the leg inside of the Bronx River Houses in Soundview, police say.