US: Biden agrees to meet Putin if Russia halts Ukraine invasion
The White House said U.S. President Joe Biden has agreed “in principle” to a meeting with Russia’s President Vladimir Putin as long as he holds off on launching an assault that U.S. officials warn appears increasingly more likely.
The White House said U.S. President Joe Biden has agreed “in principle” to a meeting with Russia’s President Vladimir Putin as long as he holds off on launching an assault that U.S. officials warn appears increasingly more likely.
3 NYC subway stabbings in one day
Mayor Eric Adams has promised to crack down on transit crime and homelessness as a rash of subway attacks continues.
Mayor Eric Adams has promised to crack down on transit crime and homelessness as a rash of subway attacks continues.
NYC subway safety plan includes cops, outreach workers, mental health experts
Mayor Eric Adams says he will clean up the city's increasingly dangerous subway stations by removing the homeless and enforcing transit rules.
Mayor Eric Adams says he will clean up the city's increasingly dangerous subway stations by removing the homeless and enforcing transit rules.
Affordable housing plan dropped from NY state budget
After opposition, Gov. Hochul has backed off a plan to allow single-family homeowners to turn parts of their residences into apartments, to create more affordable housing.
After opposition, Gov. Hochul has backed off a plan to allow single-family homeowners to turn parts of their residences into apartments, to create more affordable housing.
2022 Election: NY Democratic party nominates Hochul for Governor
Hochul called for party unity, saying it's the Republican Party's "biggest nightmare.
Hochul called for party unity, saying it's the Republican Party's "biggest nightmare.
NY trooper sues Cuomo, says he sexually harassed her
The lawsuit seeks attorney fees, damages for “severe mental anguish and emotional distress," and a declaratory judgment that Cuomo, DeRosa and state police violated civil laws on the federal, state and city level prohibiting sexual harassment.
The lawsuit seeks attorney fees, damages for “severe mental anguish and emotional distress," and a declaratory judgment that Cuomo, DeRosa and state police violated civil laws on the federal, state and city level prohibiting sexual harassment.
Donald Trump must testify in New York investigation, judge rules
A judge has ruled former President Donald Trump and his two eldest children — Ivanka and Donald Trump Jr. — must answer questions under oath in a New York investigation into his business practices. The Trumps are almost certain to appeal the ruling.
A judge has ruled former President Donald Trump and his two eldest children — Ivanka and Donald Trump Jr. — must answer questions under oath in a New York investigation into his business practices. The Trumps are almost certain to appeal the ruling.
NYPD school safety agents could be reduced under budget plan
Under a preliminary budget introduced by Mayor Eric Adams, the number of school safety agents would be permanently reduced by the hundreds. But some parents object to that, saying that their children need to be safe in schools.
Under a preliminary budget introduced by Mayor Eric Adams, the number of school safety agents would be permanently reduced by the hundreds. But some parents object to that, saying that their children need to be safe in schools.
Man kicked off flight for 'Let's Go Brandon' on face mask, video shows
A viral video shows a man appearing to be removed from a flight over a facemask incident that the caption says is related to an anti-Biden message written on his mask.
A viral video shows a man appearing to be removed from a flight over a facemask incident that the caption says is related to an anti-Biden message written on his mask.
NJ 4th grade student takes her plea against mask mandates to Gov. Phil Murphy: 'I am only a kid once'
Elementary school student Maci Young declined to wear a mask and was sent home — now, she tells the governor: 'I don't want to wear the mask anymore.'
Elementary school student Maci Young declined to wear a mask and was sent home — now, she tells the governor: 'I don't want to wear the mask anymore.'
Biden: Infrastructure law to give $1B toward Great Lakes pollution cleanup
The infrastructure law will dedicate $1 billion toward Great Lakes cleanup and restoration, impacting several U.S. sites that have been deemed “areas of concern” for years.
The infrastructure law will dedicate $1 billion toward Great Lakes cleanup and restoration, impacting several U.S. sites that have been deemed “areas of concern” for years.
NY eyeing $200M marijuana business equity fund
Gov. Kathy Hochul’s proposal was unveiled last month. It would be among the largest sums any state has committed to try to ensure social equity in the fast-growing legal marijuana business.
Gov. Kathy Hochul’s proposal was unveiled last month. It would be among the largest sums any state has committed to try to ensure social equity in the fast-growing legal marijuana business.
Restaurants selling alcohol to go will 'destroy' us, NY liquor stores say
New York allowed bars and restaurants to take alcohol-to-go orders during the start of the pandemic. That program ended in 2021 but could be coming back. Wine and liquor shops call it an attack on their industry.
New York allowed bars and restaurants to take alcohol-to-go orders during the start of the pandemic. That program ended in 2021 but could be coming back. Wine and liquor shops call it an attack on their industry.
NYC Mayor Adams outlines first budget proposal
Adams said he plans to take a surgical approach to fighting the city's crime problems.
Adams said he plans to take a surgical approach to fighting the city's crime problems.
Bob Saget’s family asking judge to block release of records related to his death
The family of comedian Bob Saget has filed a lawsuit to prevent the Orange County Medical Examiner's Office from releasing additional records related to his death investigation.
The family of comedian Bob Saget has filed a lawsuit to prevent the Orange County Medical Examiner's Office from releasing additional records related to his death investigation.
P.J. O'Rourke has died; irreverent author and commentator was 74
P.J. O'Rourke, the prolific author and satirist who re-fashioned the irreverent "Gonzo" journalism of the 1960s counterculture into a distinctive brand of conservative and libertarian commentary, has died. He was 74.
P.J. O'Rourke, the prolific author and satirist who re-fashioned the irreverent "Gonzo" journalism of the 1960s counterculture into a distinctive brand of conservative and libertarian commentary, has died. He was 74.
NYC Vaccine Mandate: More than 1,000 city workers fired
New York City has fired more than a thousand municipal workers who failed to comply with the city's COVID-19 vaccine mandate.
New York City has fired more than a thousand municipal workers who failed to comply with the city's COVID-19 vaccine mandate.
Donald Trump financial statements aren't reliable, accounting firm says
The accounting firm that prepared former President Donald Trump's annual financial statements says the documents "should no longer be relied upon" after investigators said they found evidence he and his company regularly used "fraudulent or misleading" valuations of its golf clubs, skyscrapers and other property to get loans and tax benefits.
The accounting firm that prepared former President Donald Trump's annual financial statements says the documents "should no longer be relied upon" after investigators said they found evidence he and his company regularly used "fraudulent or misleading" valuations of its golf clubs, skyscrapers and other property to get loans and tax benefits.
Eric Adams taking on drill rap, social media
Mayor Eric Adams made national headlines when he called out social media companies for their responsibility in promoting violence in drill rap videos and vowed to put a plan in motion to stop the gunfire.
Mayor Eric Adams made national headlines when he called out social media companies for their responsibility in promoting violence in drill rap videos and vowed to put a plan in motion to stop the gunfire.
NY COVID numbers continue to fall
New York state's single-day positivity rate and the number of new cases hit the lowest numbers since October.
New York state's single-day positivity rate and the number of new cases hit the lowest numbers since October.