NYC crime spike isn't from bail reform, comptroller says

Two years into New York's bold quest to eliminate pretrial incarceration for most crimes, state officials are considering abandoning some reforms. But New York City's fiscal watchdog is urging state lawmakers to "follow facts rather than fear."

Stormy Daniels and Donald Trump drama continues

"I will go to jail before I pay a penny." - Porn star Stormy Daniels responds to a court order to pay $300,000 in legal fees for Donald Trump.

Marilyn Monroe image by Andy Warhol could set record at auction

The silkscreen image is known as "Shot Sage Blue Marilyn," a close-up of Monroe with her hair in yellow, her eyeshadow blue, and her lips red. Christie's says it could sell for $200 million.

Biden to add Poland to NATO trip, White House says

Poland, which neighbors Ukraine, has taken in more than 2 million refugees from the fighting.

Sen. Murray urges Biden to extend student loan payment pause until 2023

The Washington senator wants to postpone the restart of federal student loan repayment until 2023 to address issues with the “broken” borrowing system.

Andrew Cuomo gives campaign-style speech as he considers running for office again

Former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo is contemplating a political comeback and dangling the possibility he may run for his former job just six months after he resigned amid sexual harassment allegations.

Bayonne covers up Vladimir Putin's name on 9/11 memorial

A city in northern New Jersey is covering up Vladimir Putin's name on its Sept. 11 memorial in protest of the Russian invasion of Ukraine. So why was Putin's name on the memorial in the first place?

Gov. Hochul unveils stricter Russia sanctions

The Democratic governor previously signed an executive order banning state agencies from doing business with Russian companies.

Adams says stop recording NYPD from up-close

“Stop being on top of my police officers while they're carrying out their jobs,” Adams said. “That is not acceptable and it won't be tolerated.”

NY passes anti-harassment laws sparked by Cuomo probe

New York has expanded workplace harassment protection for all public employees, and has banned the release of anyone’s employment records in retaliation for speaking up about alleged abuse.

Jussie Smollett released from county jail pending the appeal of his conviction

Jussie Smollett was ordered released from jail Wednesday by an appeals court that agreed with his lawyers that he should released pending the appeal of his conviction for lying to police about a racist and homophobic attack.

Biden announces $800M in aid for Ukraine hours after Zelenskyy’s plea to Congress

President Joe Biden said Wednesday the U.S. is sending more anti-aircraft, anti-armor weapons and drones to Ukraine to assist in its defense against Russia.

Trump appears to rule out Pence as running mate for potential 2024 bid

Trump signaled he would pick a running mate other than Mike Pence if he runs again in 2024, telling the Washington Examiner: “I don’t think the people would accept it.”

Alabama allows man to keep 'Let's Go Brandon' license plate

The state of Alabama decided to let a gun store owner keep a personalized license plate that represents an obscene slur against President Joe Biden, and apologized for trying to take it away.