NYC school mask rule to remain for young kids
New York City is keeping a mask mandate for children under 5 in place and will appeal a judge's ruling that struck it down
New York City is keeping a mask mandate for children under 5 in place and will appeal a judge's ruling that struck it down
NJ state bird is now the middle finger, governor says
Gov. Phil Murphy signed an executive order on Friday changing one of the state's symbols to "reflect New Jersey's culture and values" — the state bird is now the middle finger.
Gov. Phil Murphy signed an executive order on Friday changing one of the state's symbols to "reflect New Jersey's culture and values" — the state bird is now the middle finger.
FDNY robot dog hits street
An FDNY robot dog has hit the street for the first time this week.
An FDNY robot dog has hit the street for the first time this week.
Jen Psaki reportedly set to leave White House for MSNBC gig in May
White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki is planning to leave her post from within the Biden administration to join MSNBC allegedly in May.
White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki is planning to leave her post from within the Biden administration to join MSNBC allegedly in May.
New York redistricting ruling appealed
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul and legislative leaders moved quickly to appeal a trial court judge's ruling that declared the state's new congressional and legislative district maps unconstitutional. Judge Patrick McAllister threw New York's primary season in turmoil Thursday by ruling the districts were illegally gerrymandered to benefit Democrats.
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul and legislative leaders moved quickly to appeal a trial court judge's ruling that declared the state's new congressional and legislative district maps unconstitutional. Judge Patrick McAllister threw New York's primary season in turmoil Thursday by ruling the districts were illegally gerrymandered to benefit Democrats.
New York budget negotiations: 8 top issues
Crime, high fuel prices and child care are among the big issues on the negotiating table as the Democrats who control New York's state government try to hammer out a state budget deal. This year's budget negotiations are the first for Gov. Kathy Hochul, who took office over the summer.
Crime, high fuel prices and child care are among the big issues on the negotiating table as the Democrats who control New York's state government try to hammer out a state budget deal. This year's budget negotiations are the first for Gov. Kathy Hochul, who took office over the summer.
New Jersey Gov. Murphy 'feeling well' after testing positive for COVID-19
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy is “asymptomatic and feeling well” after testing positive for COVID-19, his staff says.
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy is “asymptomatic and feeling well” after testing positive for COVID-19, his staff says.
Biden tapping oil reserve for 6 months to control surging gas prices
Biden ordered the release of 1 million barrels of oil per day from the nation’s strategic petroleum reserve for six months in a bid to control energy prices.
Biden ordered the release of 1 million barrels of oil per day from the nation’s strategic petroleum reserve for six months in a bid to control energy prices.
NY gas rebate checks proposed
Could NY drivers be getting a gas rebate check? Here is the latest on the proposal.
Could NY drivers be getting a gas rebate check? Here is the latest on the proposal.
Biden seeks more COVID-19 funds from Congress, receives 2nd booster
President Joe Biden received his second COVID-19 booster while asking Congress for more funding and rolling out a new website.
President Joe Biden received his second COVID-19 booster while asking Congress for more funding and rolling out a new website.
500 hypodermic needles found at NYC homeless encampment
500 hypodermic needles were recently discovered at one homeless encampment that was dismantled in New York City as the Adams administration continues to remove the makeshift shelters from the streets.
500 hypodermic needles were recently discovered at one homeless encampment that was dismantled in New York City as the Adams administration continues to remove the makeshift shelters from the streets.
Mayor Adams says Will Smith had 'bad' day and shouldn't return Oscar
The New York City mayor and former cop said Will Smith should not be stripped of his Oscar because the actor was 'emotional' and having a 'bad' day when he slapped Chris Rock.
The New York City mayor and former cop said Will Smith should not be stripped of his Oscar because the actor was 'emotional' and having a 'bad' day when he slapped Chris Rock.
NYC unveils Safe Haven shelters for homeless, critics say won't stop crisis
The Adams administration has unveiled 80 new 'safe haven' shelter beds in The Bronx, with a promise of 500 more to come, but critics say the temporary shelters will not fix the homeless crisis.
The Adams administration has unveiled 80 new 'safe haven' shelter beds in The Bronx, with a promise of 500 more to come, but critics say the temporary shelters will not fix the homeless crisis.
Capitol riot panel missing roughly 8 hours of Trump's phone calls
The House panel investigating the Jan. 6 insurrection at the Capitol has identified a roughly eight-hour gap in official records of then-President Donald Trump's phone calls as the violence unfolded and his supporters stormed the building, according to a person familiar with the probe.
The House panel investigating the Jan. 6 insurrection at the Capitol has identified a roughly eight-hour gap in official records of then-President Donald Trump's phone calls as the violence unfolded and his supporters stormed the building, according to a person familiar with the probe.
FDNY union demanding COVID vaccine exemption apply to all
The Uniformed Firefighters Association says vaccine exemptions for professional athletes and performers are a slap in the face to essential workers and firefighters.
The Uniformed Firefighters Association says vaccine exemptions for professional athletes and performers are a slap in the face to essential workers and firefighters.
'Virus of Theseus": Tesla CEO Elon Musk says he caught COVID again
SpaceX and Tesla CEO Elon Musk said Monday that he has contracted COVID-19 for the second time but was feeling well.
SpaceX and Tesla CEO Elon Musk said Monday that he has contracted COVID-19 for the second time but was feeling well.
Cuomo would be competitive against Hochul in governor's race poll finds
Andrew Cuomo is tied in New York City, the home to a majority of Democratic primary voters in the state.
Andrew Cuomo is tied in New York City, the home to a majority of Democratic primary voters in the state.
Mayor Adams shares video of mother, baby robbed at gunpoint as he defends anti-crime unit
New York City Mayor Eric Adams shared security camera video of a shocking robbery of a mother and her baby.
New York City Mayor Eric Adams shared security camera video of a shocking robbery of a mother and her baby.
Judge: Trump 'likely' committed crime around Capitol riot, OKs release of emails
A federal judge has ordered the release of more than 100 emails from Trump adviser John Eastman to the House committee investigating the insurrection at the U.S. Capitol.
A federal judge has ordered the release of more than 100 emails from Trump adviser John Eastman to the House committee investigating the insurrection at the U.S. Capitol.
Biden takes aim at the ultra-rich with latest budget proposal
President Biden wants to target billionaires with a 20% rate that would hit both the income and unrealized capital gains of the wealthiest Americans.
President Biden wants to target billionaires with a 20% rate that would hit both the income and unrealized capital gains of the wealthiest Americans.