Mayor Adams demands support for NYPD amid growing NYC gun crime

Mayor Eric Adams defended the NYPD and expressed his frustration over an alleged lack of support for law enforcement as gun violence on New York City's streets continues to rise.

NJ abortion access would expand under proposal

New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy has proposed legislation to expand abortion access and require insurance companies to pay for the procedure.

Judge orders Trump to pay $110,000 to end contempt finding

A New York judge says he’s close to releasing Donald Trump from a contempt finding, but only if the former president meets certain conditions, including paying $110,000 in fines accrued for failing to turn over documents in a state civil investigation.

Biden pushes 'ultra-MAGA' label on GOP as he defends record

It is a message seemingly aimed directly at the listless and divided base of Biden's own party, as Democrats struggle to keep their voters motivated, as well as at some moderate voters who still recoil at the memory of Trump’s tumultuous tenure in office.

Elon Musk would reverse Trump Twitter ban, calling it morally wrong

Elon Musk said he would overturn former President Donald Trump's ban from Twitter if his purchase of the company is successful.

Mario Batali acquitted of sexual misconduct

A judge has acquitted celebrity chef Mario Batali of sexual misconduct following a criminal trial in Boston. A woman had accused Batali of forcibly kissing and groping her while taking a selfie at a restaurant in 2017.

Here's how much more you'll be paying for food in 2022, according to USDA estimates

The USDA’s Food Price Outlook estimates that prices at the grocery store will increase by 5%-6% in 2022. Overall, food prices were 8.8% higher in March 2022, compared to a year prior.

Mario Batali's accuser testifies in sex misconduct trial

A woman who accused Mario Batali of kissing and groping her while attempting to take a selfie testified that she'd felt confused, powerless and embarrassed to share her story until other women stepped forward to share similar encounters with Batali.

Jill Biden pays surprise visit to Ukraine, meets first lady

The first lady traveled under the cloak of secrecy, becoming the latest high-profile American to enter Ukraine during its 10-week-old conflict with Russia.

Karine Jean-Pierre, next White House press secretary, grew up in NY

Karine Jean-Pierre will be the next White House press secretary. She grew up in Queens and Long Island, and graduated from Kellenberg Memorial High School in Uniondale.

NJ legal cannabis: Police chiefs want cops banned from using weed

The New Jersey State Association of Chiefs of Police wants the state to ban off-duty officers from using marijuana. Some municipalities have already said they will ignore state law and fire any cop who tests positive for cannabis.

NYC COVID cases rise; CDC says spike in deaths coming

Officials said New York City would seriously consider bringing back mask mandates and vaccine checks if hospitalizations due to COVID continue to rise.

NY abortion providers, lawmakers prepare for out-of-state patients

The real possibility that the U.S. Supreme Court will overturn Roe v. Wade this summer has New York state officials as well as abortion providers preparing for an influx of out-of-state patients coming to seek services.

Poll: New Yorkers don't feel safe in NYC

According to a new poll, 54% of voters in New York City say they are not happy with how Mayor Eric Adams has handled crime.