Amazon fallout
Amazon announced it was dumping a plan to build a campus in Queens because of opposition from local activists and officials, such as freshman Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, who called the deal's collapse a sign that "Americans still have the power to organize and fight for their communities."
Amazon announced it was dumping a plan to build a campus in Queens because of opposition from local activists and officials, such as freshman Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, who called the deal's collapse a sign that "Americans still have the power to organize and fight for their communities."
Politics of the failed Amazon plan
Groups that opposed the arrival of Amazon in Queens cheered the announcement that the company has abandoned plans to come to New York.
Groups that opposed the arrival of Amazon in Queens cheered the announcement that the company has abandoned plans to come to New York.
Amazon abandons NYC plan
Amazon announced that it will not build a massive campus in Queens because of local opposition.
Amazon announced that it will not build a massive campus in Queens because of local opposition.
Dumped Amazon deal and mass transit
Amazon decided to dump its plans to build its second headquarters in Long Island City. While the deal never promised Amazon would fork over funding to repair the ailing transit system, revenue might have been used to make improvements.
Amazon decided to dump its plans to build its second headquarters in Long Island City. While the deal never promised Amazon would fork over funding to repair the ailing transit system, revenue might have been used to make improvements.
Amazon dumps NYC
Amazon will not build a new headquarters in New York City, a stunning reversal to an ambitious plan that would have brought an estimated 25,000 jobs to the city.?Along with the jobs, the company had planned to spend $2.5 billion to build the new offices in Queens.
Amazon will not build a new headquarters in New York City, a stunning reversal to an ambitious plan that would have brought an estimated 25,000 jobs to the city.?Along with the jobs, the company had planned to spend $2.5 billion to build the new offices in Queens.
Suspect charged in cop's death
The robbery suspect targeted in a hail of police gunfire that killed a New York City detective Tuesday night has a long rap sheet and a history of bizarre pranks ready-made for his social media pages. Detective Brian Simonsen died after being struck once in the chest as he and six other officers fired at Ransom, who charged toward the entrance of a T-Mobile store in Queens while simulating pulling the trigger of his fake handgun, police said.
The robbery suspect targeted in a hail of police gunfire that killed a New York City detective Tuesday night has a long rap sheet and a history of bizarre pranks ready-made for his social media pages. Detective Brian Simonsen died after being struck once in the chest as he and six other officers fired at Ransom, who charged toward the entrance of a T-Mobile store in Queens while simulating pulling the trigger of his fake handgun, police said.
Detective killed in Queens
A New York City detective known since childhood as "Smiles" for his bright, welcoming nature died Tuesday night in a hail of police gunfire as officers confronted a robbery suspect who had a fake gun and a long rap sheet that includes an arrest for pretending to be a cop.
A New York City detective known since childhood as "Smiles" for his bright, welcoming nature died Tuesday night in a hail of police gunfire as officers confronted a robbery suspect who had a fake gun and a long rap sheet that includes an arrest for pretending to be a cop.
NJ Transit pays off Amtrak debt
New Jersey Transit says it has paid $182 million to Amtrak to make good on missed payments for use of the Northeast Corridor line. NJ Transit Executive Director Kevin Corbett and Democratic Gov. Phil Murphy announced the settlement Wednesday at New York's Penn Station alongside Amtrak CEO Tony Coscia.
New Jersey Transit says it has paid $182 million to Amtrak to make good on missed payments for use of the Northeast Corridor line. NJ Transit Executive Director Kevin Corbett and Democratic Gov. Phil Murphy announced the settlement Wednesday at New York's Penn Station alongside Amtrak CEO Tony Coscia.
Amazon deal debate
The Amazon deal is facing staunch opposition from some Democrats in the New York City Council and the state Senate, who say too much was given away to one of the world's richest companies. Mayor de Blasio and Governor Cuomo are defending the deal.
The Amazon deal is facing staunch opposition from some Democrats in the New York City Council and the state Senate, who say too much was given away to one of the world's richest companies. Mayor de Blasio and Governor Cuomo are defending the deal.
Jeff Bezos blackmailed?
Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos said Thursday he was the target of "extortion and blackmail" by the publisher of the National Enquirer, which he said threatened to publish revealing personal photos of him unless he stopped investigating how other private photos and messages were obtained by the tabloid.
Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos said Thursday he was the target of "extortion and blackmail" by the publisher of the National Enquirer, which he said threatened to publish revealing personal photos of him unless he stopped investigating how other private photos and messages were obtained by the tabloid.
Pop-up shop features trendy items from Goodwill
A pop-up shop at Chelsea Market contains trendy items curated by Goodwill NYNJ and a partnership with Google.
A pop-up shop at Chelsea Market contains trendy items curated by Goodwill NYNJ and a partnership with Google.
Congestion pricing vs. MTA fare hike
Gov. Andrew Cuomo said that if lawmakers do not authorize new tolls on vehicles entering the busiest parts of Manhattan (so-called congestion pricing), the MTA will have to raise subway-and-bus fares and bridge-and-tunnel tolls by 30 percent.
Gov. Andrew Cuomo said that if lawmakers do not authorize new tolls on vehicles entering the busiest parts of Manhattan (so-called congestion pricing), the MTA will have to raise subway-and-bus fares and bridge-and-tunnel tolls by 30 percent.
NYPD warns Google
The NYPD is taking aim at Google and its Wave navigation app for warning motorists about police DWI checkpoints, speed traps, and red-light cameras. Police consider this crowd-sourced feature to be "irresponsible and dangerous" because it could help unsafe or drunken drivers avoid cops, according to a letter the NYPD sent to Google this week.
The NYPD is taking aim at Google and its Wave navigation app for warning motorists about police DWI checkpoints, speed traps, and red-light cameras. Police consider this crowd-sourced feature to be "irresponsible and dangerous" because it could help unsafe or drunken drivers avoid cops, according to a letter the NYPD sent to Google this week.
New York-Amazon deal
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo says fellow Democrats in the state Senate are "playing politics" by nominating a critic of subsidies for Amazon's planned campus in Queens to a state board with the power to derail the project.
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo says fellow Democrats in the state Senate are "playing politics" by nominating a critic of subsidies for Amazon's planned campus in Queens to a state board with the power to derail the project.
Amazon critic nominated to state board
A leading critic of New York subsidies for Amazon's plan to build a second headquarters in Queens was nominated Monday to serve on a state board with the power to reject the project, driving a wedge between opponents of the state's financial backing and supporters like Gov. Andrew Cuomo.
A leading critic of New York subsidies for Amazon's plan to build a second headquarters in Queens was nominated Monday to serve on a state board with the power to reject the project, driving a wedge between opponents of the state's financial backing and supporters like Gov. Andrew Cuomo.
New congestion surcharge now in effect
Taxis, black cars, Uber, Lyft, etc. are all now charging a new congestion surcharge.
Taxis, black cars, Uber, Lyft, etc. are all now charging a new congestion surcharge.
Manhattan taxi surcharge
A judge has lifted a temporary restraining order that blocked the state's congestion surcharges on taxis and other for-hire vehicles in Manhattan. The new ride fees were supposed to start Jan. 1, but drivers sued over the proposed fee of $2.50 for yellow taxis and $2.75 for other for-hire vehicles, including Uber and Lyft vehicles. The money raised would go to fund the Metropolitan Transportation Authority.
A judge has lifted a temporary restraining order that blocked the state's congestion surcharges on taxis and other for-hire vehicles in Manhattan. The new ride fees were supposed to start Jan. 1, but drivers sued over the proposed fee of $2.50 for yellow taxis and $2.75 for other for-hire vehicles, including Uber and Lyft vehicles. The money raised would go to fund the Metropolitan Transportation Authority.
Anti-Semitic attacks
The NYPD has arrested three men for an attack in Brooklyn. The suspects are 18, 20, and 21 and face assault as a hate crime charges. The incident appears to be part of a larger issue in the Jewish community in Crown Heights.
The NYPD has arrested three men for an attack in Brooklyn. The suspects are 18, 20, and 21 and face assault as a hate crime charges. The incident appears to be part of a larger issue in the Jewish community in Crown Heights.
MTA crisis and congestion pricing
New York state lawmakers demanded more details Wednesday about Gov. Andrew Cuomo's plan to impose new tolls on motorists entering Manhattan, saying they want to know how much drivers will pay before they're willing to approve any new surcharges.
New York state lawmakers demanded more details Wednesday about Gov. Andrew Cuomo's plan to impose new tolls on motorists entering Manhattan, saying they want to know how much drivers will pay before they're willing to approve any new surcharges.
Facebook app controversy
Apple says Facebook can no longer distribute an app that paid users, including teenagers, to extensively track their phone and web use. In doing so, Apple closed off Facebook's efforts to sidestep Apple's app store and its tighter rules on privacy.
Apple says Facebook can no longer distribute an app that paid users, including teenagers, to extensively track their phone and web use. In doing so, Apple closed off Facebook's efforts to sidestep Apple's app store and its tighter rules on privacy.