NYC cannabis crackdown: Mayor promises enforcement through 'education'
After New York legalized the sale of recreational marijuana, dozens if not hundreds of shops around the city began openly selling cannabis products without a license. So what does the mayor plan to do about these unlicensed weed dealers?
After New York legalized the sale of recreational marijuana, dozens if not hundreds of shops around the city began openly selling cannabis products without a license. So what does the mayor plan to do about these unlicensed weed dealers?
New York bans retail sale of dogs, cats, rabbits
Soon shoppers in New York won't be able to pick out a puppy in a pet store window for purchase.
Soon shoppers in New York won't be able to pick out a puppy in a pet store window for purchase.
Trump selling $99 virtual trading cards
After hyping a "major announcement, former President Donald Trump introduced "limited edition" digital trading cards costing $99 each.
After hyping a "major announcement, former President Donald Trump introduced "limited edition" digital trading cards costing $99 each.
Twitter bans, reinstates, then suspends account that tracked Elon Musk's private plane
The suspension came just weeks after Elon Musk wrote that he had not banned the ElonJet account due to his "commitment to free speech."
The suspension came just weeks after Elon Musk wrote that he had not banned the ElonJet account due to his "commitment to free speech."
NYC homeless sweeps: Most people end up leaving shelters
More than two-thirds of homeless individuals who have been moved off streets and subways leave the shelter system within a week of being admitted, according to a report.
More than two-thirds of homeless individuals who have been moved off streets and subways leave the shelter system within a week of being admitted, according to a report.
Judge won't stop NYC mayor's forced hospitalization plan, for now
A federal judge will not immediately halt New York City's plans to force mentally ill people from the streets and into treatment while he fully examines the issue and makes a final ruling in the coming weeks.
A federal judge will not immediately halt New York City's plans to force mentally ill people from the streets and into treatment while he fully examines the issue and makes a final ruling in the coming weeks.
Biden-branded cocaine found in NYC bust
Some of the packages of cocaine had pictures of President Biden on them.
Some of the packages of cocaine had pictures of President Biden on them.
Twitter suspends account that tracked Elon Musk's private jet
“He said this is free speech and he’s doing the opposite,” the 20-year-old college student who started the flight-tracking account said.
“He said this is free speech and he’s doing the opposite,” the 20-year-old college student who started the flight-tracking account said.
Elon Musk no longer world's richest person
Have you heard of the person who's now the richest in the world?
Have you heard of the person who's now the richest in the world?
Civil rights groups praise passage of Respect for Marriage Act
President Biden signed the Respect for Marriage Act into law on Tuesday, protecting federal rights of married same-sex couples.
President Biden signed the Respect for Marriage Act into law on Tuesday, protecting federal rights of married same-sex couples.
Checkmarks and labels: How to navigate Twitter’s latest tools
Blue checks? Gold checks? Twitter’s new CEO Elon Musk is rolling out multiple tools to help verify accounts and protect against fraud.
Blue checks? Gold checks? Twitter’s new CEO Elon Musk is rolling out multiple tools to help verify accounts and protect against fraud.
Biden signs gay marriage bill at White House ceremony
President Joe Biden signed gay marriage legislation into law Tuesday before a crowd of thousands, a ceremony that reflected growing acceptance of same-sex unions.
President Joe Biden signed gay marriage legislation into law Tuesday before a crowd of thousands, a ceremony that reflected growing acceptance of same-sex unions.
Hochul needs to act on 100+ bills passed by state lawmakers
But with only a few weeks to go until the end of the year, Governor Kathy Hochul still has to act on more than 100 bills state lawmakers passed.
But with only a few weeks to go until the end of the year, Governor Kathy Hochul still has to act on more than 100 bills state lawmakers passed.
Connecticut won't require COVID vaccines for children
Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont says he will not mandate that children be vaccinated against COVID-19.
Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont says he will not mandate that children be vaccinated against COVID-19.
Al Be Sure! talks about coming back from illness and a coma
It was hard not to notice when Al B. Sure! burst onto the music scene in the 1980s. The ambassador of new jack swing lived some high highs but also some low lows, including serious health problems culminating in a two-month coma earlier this year.
It was hard not to notice when Al B. Sure! burst onto the music scene in the 1980s. The ambassador of new jack swing lived some high highs but also some low lows, including serious health problems culminating in a two-month coma earlier this year.
NYC's involuntary hospitalization plan challenged in court
Mayor Eric Adams has claimed that the city has a moral obligation to help someone who is clearly in a mental health crisis. But now a legal motion is seeking to stop his plan to hospitalize people against their will.
Mayor Eric Adams has claimed that the city has a moral obligation to help someone who is clearly in a mental health crisis. But now a legal motion is seeking to stop his plan to hospitalize people against their will.
Trump probe subpoena for Georgia secretary of state from DOJ
The subpoena, which is dated Friday and was received by Raffensperger’s office Monday, follows others served last week in several states and counties.
The subpoena, which is dated Friday and was received by Raffensperger’s office Monday, follows others served last week in several states and counties.
Elon Musk booed at Dave Chappelle show in San Francisco
The comedian invited Musk onstage after discussing the need to get along and communicate with people with different viewpoints.. The billionaire obliged and loud boos filled the arena – along with some cheers, too.
The comedian invited Musk onstage after discussing the need to get along and communicate with people with different viewpoints.. The billionaire obliged and loud boos filled the arena – along with some cheers, too.
Twitter Blue launches again after previous failed attempt
The relaunched service will cost $8 a month for web users and $11 a month for iPhone users.
The relaunched service will cost $8 a month for web users and $11 a month for iPhone users.
Paramedic: NYC's mental health crisis is worse than ever
"We're dealing with an underfunded health care system and underfunded social safety net system. This is the reality today," said Lt. Paramedic Anthony Almojera.
"We're dealing with an underfunded health care system and underfunded social safety net system. This is the reality today," said Lt. Paramedic Anthony Almojera.