White House shares $4.5B effort to help cover winter heating bills

The Biden administration shared a state-by-state breakdown of its effort to help cover winter heating bills for low-income families.

Local rallies mark one year since January 6 riots

There were several rallies across New York City on Thursday to remember the attack on the Capitol Building on January 6, 2021, and to call for expanded voting rights.

SpaceX has successful first launch of 2022 with new Starlink mission

SpaceX has successfully launched its first mission of 2022. A Falcon 9 rocket carried a batch of Starlink satellites into orbit from the Kennedy Space Center's pad 39A at 4:49 p.m. on Thursday.

Hochul, Adams targeting crime, homelessness on NYC subways

A new initiative will see hundreds of additional NYPD officers sent into the city's subways, while outreach units will be deployed to deal with the growing homelessness crisis.

Biden, Harris to visit Atlanta Tuesday to discuss right to vote legislation

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.

Capitol Riot: President Biden marks one year since January 6 insurrection

President Joe Biden on Thursday delivered what he declared was the "God's truth" marking the first anniversary of the U.S. Capitol insurrection, the violent attack by Donald Trump's supporters that has fundamentally changed Congress and raised global concerns about the future of American democracy.

NY Gov. Hochul gives State of the State speech

Hochul distanced herself from former Governor Andrew Cuomo and laid out a long list of proposals she says will improve the lives of New Yorkers.

To-go alcohol returning in NY, governor promises

To-go alcohol sales ended in June 2021, when New York lifted its State of Emergency, but restaurant owners and customers have been clamoring for the popular measure's return ever since.

Real estate firm sues NYC over workplace vaccine mandate

A lawsuit has been filed in federal court challenging New York City’s sweeping mandate requiring nearly all private-sector businesses to ban unvaccinated employees from the workplace.

Mayor Adams announces funding for NYC hospitals to battle COVID surge

To handle the surge of patients, as well as the number of staff out sick, the mayor says he is directing over $100M into city-run hospitals to hire staff.

NY COVID cases: Gov. Hochul seeks better data on hospitalizations

As confirmed cases rise rapidly, Gov. Kathy Hochul is requiring all hospitals to submit clearer COVID data to distinguish between who is being treated for COVID and who is testing positive while at the hospital for another reason.

Brooklyn gang members bragged about guns on social media, DA says

17 alleged gun-toting members of a gang are accused of fatally shooting an 18-year-old college student, killing a 20-year-old woman at a birthday party, and more crimes.

Former President Donald Trump cancels Jan. 6 news conference, will discuss Capitol riot during Arizona rally

Former President Donald Trump announced he will cancel a news conference in Florida that was set to be held on the one-year anniversary of the deadly insurrection at the U.S. Capitol. He says he will address "many of those important topics" at a rally in Arizona.

Prosecutor drops groping charge against former Gov. Andrew Cuomo

Albany’s top prosecutor said Tuesday he is dropping a criminal charge accusing former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo of fondling an aide.

'Staggering' number of COVID-19 cases in New Jersey

New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy is warning of a 'tsunami' of cases across the state possibly taxing the health care system.

COVID continues surging in New York but cases appear milder

COVID infections in New York are rising but people appear to be coming down with a less-severe form of the disease, the governor said.