Biden administration unveils plan for electric vehicle charging station network
The Biden administration has released a federal strategy to build 500,000 charging stations for electric vehicles across the country and ultimately transform the U.S. auto industry.
The Biden administration has released a federal strategy to build 500,000 charging stations for electric vehicles across the country and ultimately transform the U.S. auto industry.
Biden signs order aimed at improving government services for public
President Biden signed an executive order that aims to offer better and more efficient services for the millions of routine interactions people have with the government.
President Biden signed an executive order that aims to offer better and more efficient services for the millions of routine interactions people have with the government.
New York City to mark 1 year anniversary of first COVID shot
Tuesday marks one year since a critical care nurse at a hospital in Queens became the first person in the United States to receive a COVID-19 vaccine.
Tuesday marks one year since a critical care nurse at a hospital in Queens became the first person in the United States to receive a COVID-19 vaccine.
New JFK international terminal plan announced
A new $9.5 billion terminal is set to be built at JFK starting in 2022.
A new $9.5 billion terminal is set to be built at JFK starting in 2022.
Elon Musk named Time's 2021 Person of the Year
Time has named Elon Musk, the world’s richest man who leads electric car maker Tesla and rocket company SpaceX, as its 2021 Person of the Year.
Time has named Elon Musk, the world’s richest man who leads electric car maker Tesla and rocket company SpaceX, as its 2021 Person of the Year.
NY indoor mask mandate in effect for all public places without vaccine requirement
New York's indoor mask mandate began Monday, meaning mask-wearing was required in all indoor public places unless the businesses or venues implemented a vaccine requirement.
New York's indoor mask mandate began Monday, meaning mask-wearing was required in all indoor public places unless the businesses or venues implemented a vaccine requirement.
Nurses from downstate headed to western NY amid COVID surge
Gov. Kathy Hochul says nurses employed by Long Island-based Northwell Health have been dispatched to western New York to help at two hospitals dealing with a surge in coronavirus infections and hospitalizations.
Gov. Kathy Hochul says nurses employed by Long Island-based Northwell Health have been dispatched to western New York to help at two hospitals dealing with a surge in coronavirus infections and hospitalizations.
New York indoor mask mandate for places without vaccine requirement
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul issued an indoor mask mandate Friday for all public places that do not require proof of vaccination.
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul issued an indoor mask mandate Friday for all public places that do not require proof of vaccination.
'Alarm going off' says Hochul as COVID hospitalizations rise in New York
COVID are cases on the rise in New York State. Long Island is reporting more than 2,000 cases. In New York City, there are more than 4,200. Most alarming, says Gov. Kathy Hochul, is increasing hospitalizations.
COVID are cases on the rise in New York State. Long Island is reporting more than 2,000 cases. In New York City, there are more than 4,200. Most alarming, says Gov. Kathy Hochul, is increasing hospitalizations.
Biden to close democracy summit with focus on elections, technology
President Biden will give remarks at the close of his two-day virtual Summit for Democracy, focusing on election integrity, misuse of technology and more.
President Biden will give remarks at the close of his two-day virtual Summit for Democracy, focusing on election integrity, misuse of technology and more.
Mayor-elect Eric Adams names David Banks next NYC schools chancellor
Mayor-elect Eric Adams tapped David Banks Thursday as the next New York City public schools chancellor.
Mayor-elect Eric Adams tapped David Banks Thursday as the next New York City public schools chancellor.
Appeals court rejects Trump's effort to shield records from Jan. 6 panel
A federal appeals court has ruled against an effort by former President Donald Trump to shield documents from the House committee investigating the Jan. 6 insurrection at the Capitol.
A federal appeals court has ruled against an effort by former President Donald Trump to shield documents from the House committee investigating the Jan. 6 insurrection at the Capitol.
AG Letitia James seeks Trump's testimony in civil probe
Attorney General Letitia James is seeking former President Donald Trump’s testimony in an ongoing civil investigation into his business practices, a person familiar with the matter said.
Attorney General Letitia James is seeking former President Donald Trump’s testimony in an ongoing civil investigation into his business practices, a person familiar with the matter said.
Biden kicks off summit on democracy, calls on world leaders to ‘lock arms’
President Joe Biden’s Summit for Democracy, a two-day virtual meeting of some 110 countries, kicked off Thursday. Here’s what you need to know.
President Joe Biden’s Summit for Democracy, a two-day virtual meeting of some 110 countries, kicked off Thursday. Here’s what you need to know.
Travis Scott Astroworld interview: He denies knowing about tragedy unfolding in crowd
In Travis Scott's first interview since the Astroworld Festival in Houston, the rapper told Charlamagne tha God that he didn't know about the tragedy unfolding in the crowd during his concert.
In Travis Scott's first interview since the Astroworld Festival in Houston, the rapper told Charlamagne tha God that he didn't know about the tragedy unfolding in the crowd during his concert.
SUNY Chancellor James Malatras to resign amid Cuomo probe fallout
The leader of New York's state university system, Chancellor James Malatras, said Thursday he will resign amid harsh criticism for his actions while a top aide to former Gov. Andrew Cuomo.
The leader of New York's state university system, Chancellor James Malatras, said Thursday he will resign amid harsh criticism for his actions while a top aide to former Gov. Andrew Cuomo.
Amid rising crime, mayor and police commissioner tout overall progress
In the waning weeks of their respective tenures, Mayor Bill de Blasio and Police Commissioner Dermot Shea held their final monthly briefing on crime statistics. Although crime was up last month compared to a year ago, de Blasio and Shea pointed to progress made in recent years.
In the waning weeks of their respective tenures, Mayor Bill de Blasio and Police Commissioner Dermot Shea held their final monthly briefing on crime statistics. Although crime was up last month compared to a year ago, de Blasio and Shea pointed to progress made in recent years.
New York City may allow noncitizens to vote
Under a bill nearing approval, some 800,000 noncitizens would be allowed to cast ballots in elections to pick the mayor, City Council members and other municipal officeholders.
Under a bill nearing approval, some 800,000 noncitizens would be allowed to cast ballots in elections to pick the mayor, City Council members and other municipal officeholders.
As calls for resignation grow, what's next for SUNY Chancellor Jim Malatras?
Officials are now calling for an independent investigation into SUNY Chancellor Jim Malataras, as pressure from lawmakers calling on him to resign mounts.
Officials are now calling for an independent investigation into SUNY Chancellor Jim Malataras, as pressure from lawmakers calling on him to resign mounts.
'Building a Better America': Biden touts benefits of infrastructure package in Kansas City
President Joe Biden is rebranding his bipartisan infrastructure package with the new slogan “Building a Better America.”
President Joe Biden is rebranding his bipartisan infrastructure package with the new slogan “Building a Better America.”