Could NYC house asylum seekers in public schools?
The city is planning to temporarily house migrants in public schools that will be used as shelters while students are on summer vacation.
The city is planning to temporarily house migrants in public schools that will be used as shelters while students are on summer vacation.
Trump posted what he said was Obama’s address, prosecutors say; An armed man was soon arrested there
Former President Donald Trump posted on his social media platform what he claimed was the home address of former President Barack Obama on the same day that a man with guns in his van was arrested near the property, federal prosecutors said Wednesday in revealing new details about the case.
Former President Donald Trump posted on his social media platform what he claimed was the home address of former President Barack Obama on the same day that a man with guns in his van was arrested near the property, federal prosecutors said Wednesday in revealing new details about the case.
Secondary test of powder found in West Wing lobby shows it's cocaine
President Joe Biden has been briefed on the investigation into the discovery of cocaine on the lobby floor of the White House West Wing, and thinks it is “incredibly important" for the Secret Service to determine how it got there.
President Joe Biden has been briefed on the investigation into the discovery of cocaine on the lobby floor of the White House West Wing, and thinks it is “incredibly important" for the Secret Service to determine how it got there.
New York City Council launches oversight hearing to evaluate mayor's response to smoke crisis
The New York City Council is launching an oversight hearing to evaluate Mayor Adams' response to the smoke that enveloped the city in June.
The New York City Council is launching an oversight hearing to evaluate Mayor Adams' response to the smoke that enveloped the city in June.
Rep. George Santos appears in federal court on fraud and money laundering charges
Santos faces charges that he duped donors, stole from his campaign, collected fraudulent unemployment benefits and lied to Congress about being a millionaire.
Santos faces charges that he duped donors, stole from his campaign, collected fraudulent unemployment benefits and lied to Congress about being a millionaire.
Mayor Adams likens woman asking him question on rising rents to plantation owner
Adams' response drew some applause at the meeting, but a significant amount of criticism on social media.
Adams' response drew some applause at the meeting, but a significant amount of criticism on social media.
Mayor Adams, NYC Council reach deal on $107B budget deal
The deal will spare cuts to libraries across the city, but there will be at least $29M in cuts to homeless service providers.
The deal will spare cuts to libraries across the city, but there will be at least $29M in cuts to homeless service providers.
Trump's GOP support dips slightly after his indictment over classified documents: poll
Former President Donald Trump’s criminal indictment on charges of mishandling government secrets appears to have dented his popularity among Republicans — but only slightly.
Former President Donald Trump’s criminal indictment on charges of mishandling government secrets appears to have dented his popularity among Republicans — but only slightly.
Biden is wrapping a campaign fundraising blitz aimed at making a bold early statement
President Joe Biden has cozied up to high-dollar donors at Upper East Side penthouses in New York and on West Coast decks in recent weeks.
President Joe Biden has cozied up to high-dollar donors at Upper East Side penthouses in New York and on West Coast decks in recent weeks.
New York cracks down on unlicensed pot shops, but closing them might take time
New York started new inspections this month at the unlicensed pot shops that are troubling the state’s fledgling legal marijuana market.
New York started new inspections this month at the unlicensed pot shops that are troubling the state’s fledgling legal marijuana market.
ASTM North America unveils plan for Penn Station renovation
On Wednesday, ASTM North America unveiled its vision to renovate Penn Station, making it open-air with a towering entrance and facade.
On Wednesday, ASTM North America unveiled its vision to renovate Penn Station, making it open-air with a towering entrance and facade.
Trump countersues E. Jean Carroll, columnist who won $5M sexual assault lawsuit
A jury concluded that Trump sexually abused Carroll in a luxury department store dressing room in 1996. It also found that he defamed her in comments he made.
A jury concluded that Trump sexually abused Carroll in a luxury department store dressing room in 1996. It also found that he defamed her in comments he made.
NYC mandates 'mindful breathing' exercises in public schools
The exercises will be mandated for 2 to 5 minutes every day to help students deal with stress and help them learn.
The exercises will be mandated for 2 to 5 minutes every day to help students deal with stress and help them learn.
With feds' blessing, governor presses ahead with congestion pricing
U.S. Transportation officials have given the go-ahead for a still undetermined toll to drivers who enter Manhattan south of 60th Street.
U.S. Transportation officials have given the go-ahead for a still undetermined toll to drivers who enter Manhattan south of 60th Street.
Walt Nauta: Court date postponed for Trump aide in classified documents case
A lawyer for Walt Nauta said the aide was unable to find a Florida-based attorney and that he was stuck in Newark, New Jersey, because of a flight that sat for hours on the tarmac before being canceled.
A lawyer for Walt Nauta said the aide was unable to find a Florida-based attorney and that he was stuck in Newark, New Jersey, because of a flight that sat for hours on the tarmac before being canceled.
Judge will weigh whether Donald Trump's New York criminal case should be moved to federal court
A federal judge in New York City is set to hear arguments Tuesday over whether the state criminal hush money prosecution of former President Donald Trump can be moved to federal court.
A federal judge in New York City is set to hear arguments Tuesday over whether the state criminal hush money prosecution of former President Donald Trump can be moved to federal court.
Biden vows to bring high-speed internet access to all Americans by 2030
President Joe Biden says high-speed internet is no longer a luxury but rather an “absolute necessity."
President Joe Biden says high-speed internet is no longer a luxury but rather an “absolute necessity."
NYC adds Diwali as public school holiday, with a catch
Diwali happens October or November depending on the lunar calendar. However, it falls on Sunday Nov. 12 this year, so the 2023-2024 school calendar will not be affected by the change.
Diwali happens October or November depending on the lunar calendar. However, it falls on Sunday Nov. 12 this year, so the 2023-2024 school calendar will not be affected by the change.
$25M grant secured to install e-bike charging stations in NYCHA sites
Senators Chuck Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand announced in a Sunday press conference that emergency funding is on the way from Capitol Hill.
Senators Chuck Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand announced in a Sunday press conference that emergency funding is on the way from Capitol Hill.
Mayor Adams vetoes City Council housing voucher bills
New York City Mayor Eric Adams has announced he is vetoing four City Council bills intended to give more assistance to homeless people and address the city's affordable housing crisis, setting the stage for a showdown between the Mayor and the Council.
New York City Mayor Eric Adams has announced he is vetoing four City Council bills intended to give more assistance to homeless people and address the city's affordable housing crisis, setting the stage for a showdown between the Mayor and the Council.