Donald Trump is in court for closing arguments in civil fraud trial after judge receives bomb threat
Donald Trump is back in court for closing arguments in his New York civil fraud trial after authorities responded to a bomb threat at the home of the judge.
Donald Trump is back in court for closing arguments in his New York civil fraud trial after authorities responded to a bomb threat at the home of the judge.
NYPD, FDNY have budget cuts restored
Mayor Eric Adams announced Wednesday that budget cuts to the NYPD and the FDNY will be restored after better-than-expected tax revenues and 20 percent cuts to migrant services.
Mayor Eric Adams announced Wednesday that budget cuts to the NYPD and the FDNY will be restored after better-than-expected tax revenues and 20 percent cuts to migrant services.
New York governor pushes for overhaul of reading education as test scores lag
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul says she will push for schools to reemphasize phonics in literacy education programs, a potential overhaul that comes as many states are revamping curriculums amid low reading scores.
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul says she will push for schools to reemphasize phonics in literacy education programs, a potential overhaul that comes as many states are revamping curriculums amid low reading scores.
Trump can't give his own closing argument at civil fraud trial, judge rules
Trump's lawyers objected to the judge's insistence that the former president would stick to “relevant" matters.
Trump's lawyers objected to the judge's insistence that the former president would stick to “relevant" matters.
NY Gov. Hochul leaves migrant crisis out of Tuesday's 'State of the State' address
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul is set to deliver her annual State of the State address.
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul is set to deliver her annual State of the State address.
Melania Trump announces passing of 'beloved' mother: 'We will miss her beyond measure'
Former first lady Melania Trump announced the passing of her mother, Amalija Knavs, on Tuesday.
Former first lady Melania Trump announced the passing of her mother, Amalija Knavs, on Tuesday.
NYC migrants face eviction from shelters due to 60-day rule
Migrants across New York City are being told they will need to clear out of shelters, including the one with at The Row Hotel, with no guarantee of where they will be going next.
Migrants across New York City are being told they will need to clear out of shelters, including the one with at The Row Hotel, with no guarantee of where they will be going next.
Trump suggests unauthorized migrants will vote. The idea stirs his base, but ignores reality
Donald Trump is seizing on his party’s frustration with the recent surge of illegal crossings at the southern U.S. border to churn up fears around another top GOP concern — voter fraud.
Donald Trump is seizing on his party’s frustration with the recent surge of illegal crossings at the southern U.S. border to churn up fears around another top GOP concern — voter fraud.
Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin undergoes prostate cancer surgery, White House unaware until days later
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin has prostate cancer, and his recent secretive hospitalization was for surgery and later to treat a urinary tract infection related to that operation, his doctors said Tuesday.
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin has prostate cancer, and his recent secretive hospitalization was for surgery and later to treat a urinary tract infection related to that operation, his doctors said Tuesday.
Biden invited to deliver the State of the Union address March 7, latest date since 1934
President Biden's State of the Union address is notably scheduled for after a pair of critical deadlines to avert a government shutdown.
President Biden's State of the Union address is notably scheduled for after a pair of critical deadlines to avert a government shutdown.
New Jersey mandates grief education in schools
New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy has signed a bill into law that now requires public and private schools in the state to teach about grief in health class starting in the eighth grade.
New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy has signed a bill into law that now requires public and private schools in the state to teach about grief in health class starting in the eighth grade.
Biden lambastes Trump for Jan. 6 Capitol riot, a day 'we nearly lost America'
The president called Jan. 6 a moment when "we nearly lost America — lost it all." He said the presidential race — a likely rematch with Donald Trump, who is the GOP frontrunner — is “all about" whether American democracy will survive.
The president called Jan. 6 a moment when "we nearly lost America — lost it all." He said the presidential race — a likely rematch with Donald Trump, who is the GOP frontrunner — is “all about" whether American democracy will survive.
Hunter Biden faces contempt of Congress charges for defying subpoena
Hunter Biden defied a congressional subpoena to appear for a private deposition last month.
Hunter Biden defied a congressional subpoena to appear for a private deposition last month.
New York could soon offer paid pregnancy leave, governor says
If approved, New York would be the first to establish statewide coverage for prenatal care, the governor noted.
If approved, New York would be the first to establish statewide coverage for prenatal care, the governor noted.
Biden appointee resigns over president's handling of war in Gaza
A policy adviser at the Department of Education who campaigned for President Biden has resigned over the president's handling of the war in Gaza.
A policy adviser at the Department of Education who campaigned for President Biden has resigned over the president's handling of the war in Gaza.
Gov. Kathy Hochul pushes for overhaul of reading education as test scores lag
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul says she will push for schools to reemphasize phonics in literacy education programs.
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul says she will push for schools to reemphasize phonics in literacy education programs.
Trump asks US Supreme Court to review Colorado ruling barring him from ballot over Jan. 6 attack
The provision has been used so sparingly in American history that the U.S. Supreme Court has never ruled on it.
The provision has been used so sparingly in American history that the U.S. Supreme Court has never ruled on it.
Iowa caucuses: Trump's dominance in GOP frustrates those looking for a competitive campaign
With less than three weeks until the Iowa caucuses formally usher in the presidential nomination process, White House hopefuls are usually in a heated competition.
With less than three weeks until the Iowa caucuses formally usher in the presidential nomination process, White House hopefuls are usually in a heated competition.
Biden will start the year at sites of national trauma to warn about dire stakes of the 2024 election
President Joe Biden is starting the campaign year by evoking the Revolutionary War to mark the third anniversary of the deadly U.S. Capitol insurrection and visiting the South Carolina church where a white gunman massacred Black parishioners.
President Joe Biden is starting the campaign year by evoking the Revolutionary War to mark the third anniversary of the deadly U.S. Capitol insurrection and visiting the South Carolina church where a white gunman massacred Black parishioners.
These New York laws take effect in 2024
Several new laws in New York are taking effect in 2024, from protecting tenants and employee rights to minimum wage increases across New York City, Long Island and Westchester.
Several new laws in New York are taking effect in 2024, from protecting tenants and employee rights to minimum wage increases across New York City, Long Island and Westchester.