Ronnie Spector, rock 'n' roll icon and Ronettes lead singer, dies at 78
Ronnie Spector, the cat-eyed, bee-hived rock ‘n’ roll siren who sang such 1960s hits as “Be My Baby,” “Baby I Love You” and “Walking in the Rain” as the leader of the girl group the Ronettes, has died.
Ronnie Spector, the cat-eyed, bee-hived rock ‘n’ roll siren who sang such 1960s hits as “Be My Baby,” “Baby I Love You” and “Walking in the Rain” as the leader of the girl group the Ronettes, has died.
Gov. Murphy re-declares public health emergency, continues mask mandates in schools
In his fourth state of the state address, New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy said he is declaring a public health emergency again in light of COVID-19's omicron variant.
In his fourth state of the state address, New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy said he is declaring a public health emergency again in light of COVID-19's omicron variant.
Biden, Harris visit Atlanta to push for voting reform bill
President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris will be in Atlanta on Tuesday to discuss the need for federal legislation to protect the right to vote. But some civil rights activists, uninterested in another speech, don’t want to hear it.
President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris will be in Atlanta on Tuesday to discuss the need for federal legislation to protect the right to vote. But some civil rights activists, uninterested in another speech, don’t want to hear it.
Hochul backs plan for express rail connecting Queens and Brooklyn
The proposed Interborough Express would operate along existing freight train tracks that run through several underserved neighborhoods between Bay Ridge in Brooklyn and Jackson Heights in Queens.
The proposed Interborough Express would operate along existing freight train tracks that run through several underserved neighborhoods between Bay Ridge in Brooklyn and Jackson Heights in Queens.
Biden says he supports getting rid of filibuster to pass voting rights bill
President Joe Biden is challenging senators to “stand against voter suppression,” urging them to change Senate rules in order to pass voting rights legislation that Republicans are blocking from debate and votes.
President Joe Biden is challenging senators to “stand against voter suppression,” urging them to change Senate rules in order to pass voting rights legislation that Republicans are blocking from debate and votes.
Nassau County executive cannot tell schools to defy mask mandate, group says
The head of the Nassau-Suffolk School Boards Association called on the Nassau County executive to withdraw his executive order directing school boards to vote on whether masks should be mandatory for children in school.
The head of the Nassau-Suffolk School Boards Association called on the Nassau County executive to withdraw his executive order directing school boards to vote on whether masks should be mandatory for children in school.
NYC fire: 17 dead in Bronx apartment fire including 8 children
An investigation was underway Tuesday into the deadly apartment fire in the Bronx that killed 17people. This, as some residents were allowed back in to retrieve their belongings.
An investigation was underway Tuesday into the deadly apartment fire in the Bronx that killed 17people. This, as some residents were allowed back in to retrieve their belongings.
How you can help the victims of the Bronx deadly apartment fire
The death toll was expected to rise in the horrifying building fire in the Bronx that killed at least 17 people including nine children. More than a dozen people remained in critical condition as doctors raced Monday to try to save their lives.
The death toll was expected to rise in the horrifying building fire in the Bronx that killed at least 17 people including nine children. More than a dozen people remained in critical condition as doctors raced Monday to try to save their lives.
Elderly NY man charged with threatening to kill Donald Trump
An elderly New York man is accused of plotting to kidnap and kill former President Donald Trump.
An elderly New York man is accused of plotting to kidnap and kill former President Donald Trump.
COVID-19 hospitalizations in NJ highest since start of pandemic
New Jersey hospitals now have the most coronavirus patients at any point since April 2020.
New Jersey hospitals now have the most coronavirus patients at any point since April 2020.
Adams says he's reliving trauma after Bronx apartment fire
For New York City Mayor Eric Adams, the fire in Fordham Heights that killed at least 17 people including eight children triggered memories of fire-related trauma he endured years ago.
For New York City Mayor Eric Adams, the fire in Fordham Heights that killed at least 17 people including eight children triggered memories of fire-related trauma he endured years ago.
PHOTOS: Bronx apartment fire leaves 17 dead, dozens injured
“This is going to be one of the worst fires that we have witnessed during modern times,” New York City Mayor Eric Adams said.
“This is going to be one of the worst fires that we have witnessed during modern times,” New York City Mayor Eric Adams said.
AOC tests positive for COVID-19, 'experiencing symptoms'
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez announced Sunday that she had received a positive test result for COVID-19.
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez announced Sunday that she had received a positive test result for COVID-19.
NY tops 90K COVID cases, 40 hospitals halt elective surgeries
Hospitalizations across the state also rose and now stand at 11,843 across the state, a jump of 295 from Friday.
Hospitalizations across the state also rose and now stand at 11,843 across the state, a jump of 295 from Friday.
Eric Adams appoints brother as deputy police commissioner
Former NYPD Chief of Department Phillip Banks confirmed his selection as deputy mayor for public safety on Friday. Adams also appointed his brother, retired NYPD Sergeant Bernard Adams, as a deputy police commissioner.
Former NYPD Chief of Department Phillip Banks confirmed his selection as deputy mayor for public safety on Friday. Adams also appointed his brother, retired NYPD Sergeant Bernard Adams, as a deputy police commissioner.
Judge dismisses criminal groping case against Andrew Cuomo
A judge has dismissed the only criminal charge filed against the Former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo in connection with the sexual harassment allegations that drove him from office. It took place during a virtual appearance on Friday afternoon.
A judge has dismissed the only criminal charge filed against the Former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo in connection with the sexual harassment allegations that drove him from office. It took place during a virtual appearance on Friday afternoon.
Mom who brought son into Capitol during riot gets 3 months in prison
During Friday's sentencing hearing, U.S. District Judge Colleen Kollar-Kotelly said she finds it difficult to comprehend why Virginia Marie Spencer and her husband took their child into the building during a violent insurrection.
During Friday's sentencing hearing, U.S. District Judge Colleen Kollar-Kotelly said she finds it difficult to comprehend why Virginia Marie Spencer and her husband took their child into the building during a violent insurrection.
Schumer escalates pressure on Biden to cancel student loans in 2022
The Senate majority leader has called on the Biden administration to cancel student loans in a series of Twitter posts over the past several weeks. While some borrowers have qualified for a loan discharge through the PSLF program, most debtors haven't yet benefited from forgiveness.
The Senate majority leader has called on the Biden administration to cancel student loans in a series of Twitter posts over the past several weeks. While some borrowers have qualified for a loan discharge through the PSLF program, most debtors haven't yet benefited from forgiveness.
Penn Station scissor attack: Man slashes teen in random attack, NYPD says
A man with scissors came up to a 17-year-old boy on the northbound platform of the A/C/E line just before 4 a.m. Friday and without saying a word attacked him, the NYPD said. The attacker slashed the teen in his forehead and then ran away.
A man with scissors came up to a 17-year-old boy on the northbound platform of the A/C/E line just before 4 a.m. Friday and without saying a word attacked him, the NYPD said. The attacker slashed the teen in his forehead and then ran away.
State of the Union: Biden to address Congress on March 1
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi has invited President Joe Biden to deliver his first State of the Union Address on the evening of Tuesday, March 1.
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi has invited President Joe Biden to deliver his first State of the Union Address on the evening of Tuesday, March 1.