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.

Another NYC homeless encampment cleared out

New York City police officers and sanitation workers cleared out another homeless encampment on Wednesday as part of the mayor's plan to try to get unhoused people into shelters while also making sure residents and visitors "can enjoy the clean public spaces."

Biden highlights deficit progress to counter criticism on US economy

The president is placing a renewed emphasis on reducing the deficit — which is the gap between what the nation spends and what it takes in — in order to blunt Republican criticism.

Hochul names new lieutenant governor: Rep. Antonio Delgado

NY Gov. Kathy Hochul named U.S. Rep. Antonio Delgado as New York's next lieutenant governor. Delgado, a Democrat, will take on the largely ceremonial role previously formerly held by Brian Benjamin, who resigned following his arrest for federal corruption charges he denies.

Hochul set to name new running mate after controversial Albany deal

Lawmakers on Monday voted on a last-minute bill that will allow Gov. Kathy Hochul to replace former Lt. Gov. Brian Benjamin, who resigned last month following his arrest, on the primary ballot.

Met Gala red carpet: Celebrities stun with bold styles

Kim Kardashian shut down the Met Gala red carpet Monday in one of Marilyn Monroe's most iconic dresses. It's a gold-beaded body hugger Monroe wore when she sexily sang happy birthday to President John F. Kennedy 60 years ago.

Jury rules in favor of Kardashians in Blac Chyna defamation suit

Blac Chyna's lawsuit alleged members of the Kardashian family had defamed her and intentionally got her show with former fiancé Rob Kardashian canceled. Monday, a jury ruled in favor of the Kardashians.