New York offers driver's licenses with "X" gender marker
New York state is now offering driver’s licenses with an “X” gender identity marker.
New York state is now offering driver’s licenses with an “X” gender identity marker.
Mayor Eric Adams, VP Kamala Harris attend funeral for Buffalo shooting victim
The last of the victims of a gunman’s racist attack on Black people at a Buffalo supermarket has been memorialized at a funeral service that became a call to action.
The last of the victims of a gunman’s racist attack on Black people at a Buffalo supermarket has been memorialized at a funeral service that became a call to action.
NY arrests 41 connected to $3.5M retail theft ring
Authorities announced the bust of a massive retail theft ring in New York City, charging 41 people with stealing luxury goods from stores like Bloomingdale's and Macy's, before reselling the merchandise on eBay.
Authorities announced the bust of a massive retail theft ring in New York City, charging 41 people with stealing luxury goods from stores like Bloomingdale's and Macy's, before reselling the merchandise on eBay.
Federal judge dismisses Trump lawsuit against NY Attorney General James
A federal judge on Friday dismissed Donald Trump’s lawsuit against New York Attorney General Letitia James, allowing her civil investigation into his business practices to continue.
A federal judge on Friday dismissed Donald Trump’s lawsuit against New York Attorney General Letitia James, allowing her civil investigation into his business practices to continue.
Twitter shareholders sue Musk, say he ‘deflated’ stock price
Twitter shareholders have filed a lawsuit accusing Elon Musk of engaged in “unlawful conduct” aimed at sowing doubt about his bid to buy the social media company.
Twitter shareholders have filed a lawsuit accusing Elon Musk of engaged in “unlawful conduct” aimed at sowing doubt about his bid to buy the social media company.
New York City launches bid to host 2024 Democratic National Convention
The bid proposes Madison Square Garden as the primary event site, with the Jacob K. Javits Center available to host other components of the event.
The bid proposes Madison Square Garden as the primary event site, with the Jacob K. Javits Center available to host other components of the event.
Biden will travel to Uvalde to honor victims of mass school shooting
The White House said the Bidens would “grieve with the community that lost 21 lives in the horrific” shooting at Robb Elementary School.
The White House said the Bidens would “grieve with the community that lost 21 lives in the horrific” shooting at Robb Elementary School.
BTS to meet with Biden at White House to discuss anti-Asian hate crimes
BTS will visit the White House on May 31, which is the final day of Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Heritage Month.
BTS will visit the White House on May 31, which is the final day of Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Heritage Month.
Trump must answer questions under oath in civil probe, appeals court rules
Former President Donald Trump must answer questions under oath in New York state’s civil investigation into his business practices, a state appeals court ruled Thursday.
Former President Donald Trump must answer questions under oath in New York state’s civil investigation into his business practices, a state appeals court ruled Thursday.
Actor Kevin Spacey charged with four counts of sexual assault
Actor Kevin Spacey was charged with four counts of sexual assault against three men, Britain's Crown Prosecution Service announced Thursday.
Actor Kevin Spacey was charged with four counts of sexual assault against three men, Britain's Crown Prosecution Service announced Thursday.
Elon Musk calls for special assault rifle permits for 'extremely well vetted' people
In a tweet, Elon Musk gave his opinion that assault rifles should, at minimum, require a special permit, where the recipient is extremely well vetted.
In a tweet, Elon Musk gave his opinion that assault rifles should, at minimum, require a special permit, where the recipient is extremely well vetted.
Antonio Delgado sworn in as NY's first lieutenant governor with Latino roots
Democrat Antonio Delgado has been sworn in as New York’s lieutenant governor, becoming the state’s first person of Latino heritage to serve in statewide office.
Democrat Antonio Delgado has been sworn in as New York’s lieutenant governor, becoming the state’s first person of Latino heritage to serve in statewide office.
Baby formula shortage: Huge shipment arrives from Europe
Jill Biden and Surgeon General Vivek Murthy welcomed the delivery of a second shipment of tens of thousands of pounds of baby formula that the Biden administration is importing from Europe.
Jill Biden and Surgeon General Vivek Murthy welcomed the delivery of a second shipment of tens of thousands of pounds of baby formula that the Biden administration is importing from Europe.
Texas school shooting: 'We have to act,' President Biden says
An anguished and angry President Joe Biden is calling for new restrictions on firearms after a gunman massacred 19 children at a Texas elementary school. "We have to act," Biden told the nation Tuesday night from the White House, after years of failure to pass new laws.
An anguished and angry President Joe Biden is calling for new restrictions on firearms after a gunman massacred 19 children at a Texas elementary school. "We have to act," Biden told the nation Tuesday night from the White House, after years of failure to pass new laws.
S. Korea says N. Korea launched suspected intercontinental ballistic missile, 2 other missiles
South Korea's government says one of the three weapons North Korea launched Wednesday was a suspected intercontinental ballistic missile. South Korea's government says the launches are "a grave provocation" that threaten international peace. It says North Korea will only face international isolation if it continues its provocation.
South Korea's government says one of the three weapons North Korea launched Wednesday was a suspected intercontinental ballistic missile. South Korea's government says the launches are "a grave provocation" that threaten international peace. It says North Korea will only face international isolation if it continues its provocation.
Adult Survivors Act: NY opens window for sexual assault lawsuits
Gov. Kathy Hochul signed the Adult Survivors Act into law, giving adult survivors of alleged sexual abuse one year to file lawsuits against their assailants and organizations that shielded them.
Gov. Kathy Hochul signed the Adult Survivors Act into law, giving adult survivors of alleged sexual abuse one year to file lawsuits against their assailants and organizations that shielded them.
ISIS operative plotted to kill George W. Bush in Dallas, FBI documents show
The suspect described the plan to a paid FBI informant who also drove the suspect around Dallas in February to conduct surveillance on Bush's home, library and offices, according to a search warrant.
The suspect described the plan to a paid FBI informant who also drove the suspect around Dallas in February to conduct surveillance on Bush's home, library and offices, according to a search warrant.
2022 midterms: New district map pits powerful Democrats against each other
For the past 30 years, Rep. Jerry Nadler has represented the Upper West Side and Rep. Carolyn Maloney has represented the Upper East Side. But now the two neighborhoods have been combined, pitting two of the most powerful House Democrats against each other.
For the past 30 years, Rep. Jerry Nadler has represented the Upper West Side and Rep. Carolyn Maloney has represented the Upper East Side. But now the two neighborhoods have been combined, pitting two of the most powerful House Democrats against each other.
Johnny Depp v. Amber Heard: Heard's team backtracks, will not call Depp to stand
Johnny Depp will not take the stand Monday due to a last-minute change in trial strategy for Amber Heard's legal team as the drama-filled $50 million defamation case enters its final week.
Johnny Depp will not take the stand Monday due to a last-minute change in trial strategy for Amber Heard's legal team as the drama-filled $50 million defamation case enters its final week.
Angela Lansbury to receive a special Tony Award
The folks who hand out Tony Awards believe five is not enough for Angela Lansbury. The legendary actor will receive a 2022 special Tony for lifetime achievement in the theater, making it her sixth.
The folks who hand out Tony Awards believe five is not enough for Angela Lansbury. The legendary actor will receive a 2022 special Tony for lifetime achievement in the theater, making it her sixth.