Gov. Hochul says she will travel to Israel on a 'solidarity mission'

Hochul's announced trip comes as President Joe Biden plans to travel to Israel and on to Jordan Wednesday to meet with both Israeli and Arab leadership.

NYC limiting migrant families with children to 60-day shelter stays

It's the mayor's latest attempt to provide relief to the city's shelter system and finances as it grapples with more than 120,000 international migrants who have come to New York, many without housing or the legal ability to work.

Biden to travel to Israel amid concern that Israel-Hamas conflict could expand

President Joe Biden will travel to Israel on Wednesday to show support for the U.S. ally as concerns increase that the raging Israel-Hamas war could expand into a larger regional conflict.

Prosecutor says gag order in Donald Trump election interference case wouldn't affect ability to campaign

The former president's defense team has called the gag order proposal an unconstitutional effort to “silence" his political speech as he campaigns for the 2024 Republican presidential nomination.

World's largest landfill becomes second-largest park in NYC, now open to the public

According to the Mayor's office the space will offer views of the hills, waterways, and plenty of areas designated to birdwatching. There will also be parking and waterless restrooms.

George Santos screaming tirade on Capitol Hill ends with man in handcuffs

Amidst the efforts on Capitol Hill to nominate a new speaker of the House, embattled Rep. George Santos attracted attention with a profanity-laced tirade directed at a man he called a "terrorist sympathizer" who was later arrested.

Biden talks green energy and jobs in Pennsylvania again. But will his message break through?

The president will be in Philadelphia Friday to announce that it will be one of the regional hubs selected to produce and deliver hydrogen fuel that can run factories, ports and other facilities.

NYC migrant crisis: Hochul backs suspension of 'right to shelter'

NYC officials have been trying to roll back the city's "right to shelter" rule following the arrival of over 120,000 migrants since last year.

NY Republicans introduce resolution to expel Santos from House

Six New York Republicans introduced the measure to expel Santos from Congress, one day after santos was hit with 23 new federal charges.

Biden endorses FTC's plan to eliminate hidden fees: 'They sure matter to working folks'

President Joe Biden on Wednesday announced a proposed rule by the Federal Trade Commission to ban any hidden and bogus junk fees, which can mask the total cost of concert tickets, hotel rooms and utility bills.

Former NY congressman launches campaign as Santos' legal woes mount

Santos' seat is seen as a key target for New York Democrats who are trying to reverse a series of unexpected losses in last year's congressional elections.

Former Rep. Tom Suozzi wants to retake Rep. George Santos' seat in congress

Former U.S. Rep. Tom Suozzi is launching a campaign to retake the New York congressional seat held by Rep. George Santos as the besieged Republican congressman faces criminal charges on money laundering and lying to Congress.

Donald Trump’s civil fraud trial resumes with ex-CFO Allen Weisselberg on the witness stand

Weisselberg is expected to testify Tuesday about his role in preparing Trump’s annual financial statements, including conversations they had while finalizing the documents used to make deals and secure loans.

Biden participated in special counsel interview regarding classified documents investigation

The White House says President Joe Biden has been interviewed as part of the special counsel investigation into his handling of classified documents. Spokesperson Ian Sams says Biden was voluntarily interviewed at the White House on Sunday and Monday.

Mayor Adams meets with officials, visits migrant shelters in Ecuador

Mayor Adams traveled from Mexico to Ecuador where he met with officials about what's driving the influx of migrants to the U.S.