January 6 panel requests interview with Ivanka Trump

The House committee investigating the U.S. Capitol riot is asking Ivanka Trump, daughter of former President Donald Trump, to voluntarily cooperate with its investigation.

NYC mayor to be paid in cryptocurrency

New York City Mayor Eric Adams says that his first paycheck will be automatically converted into cryptocurrency.

Michelle Go murder: Subway safety concerns after shocking attack

Many straphangers are experiencing anxiety about traveling on the subway after a series of violent incidents over the last few months.

Supreme Court allows release of Trump documents to January 6 panel

In a rebuff to former President Donald Trump, the Supreme Court is allowing the release of presidential documents sought by the congressional committee investigating the Jan. 6 Capitol riot.

Biden's 1st year in office: A look at administration's accomplishments, stumbles

While COVID-19 aid and infrastructure bills passed, Biden’s social and climate spending plan stalled and the U.S. saw a chaotic end to the war in Afghanistan. Here’s a look at some of the notable events of the president’s first year.

Folk singer Hana Horká dies after catching COVID on purpose

Czech folk singer Hana Horká has died after intentionally allowing herself to become infected with COVID-19 rather than get vaccinated, her son says.

Mayor Adams says he doesn't feel safe on NYC subway

New York City's new mayor, who happens to be a retired police captain, says he feels unsafe when he rides the subway.

New York Attorney General says ‘significant evidence’ of Trump Organization fraud

The New York attorney general's office late Tuesday told a court that its investigators had uncovered evidence that President Donald Trump's company used "fraudulent or misleading" asset valuations to get loans and tax benefits.

NY Gov. Hochul proposes $216 billion budget

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul is proposing to increase aid to schools and school programs by $2.1 billion. Her budget plan includes investments in childcare and afterschool programs, an increase to the Tuition Assistance Program, and even a rainy day fund.

Jan. 6 panel subpoenas Rudy Giuliani, other Trump allies who challenged 2020 election

The House committee investigating the U.S. Capitol insurrection has subpoenaed Rudy Giuliani and other members of Donald Trump’s legal team who filed bogus legal challenges to the 2020 election that fueled the lie that race had been stolen from the former president.

Gov. Hochul has commanding lead over other Democrats, poll says

A new Siena College poll shows that Gov. Kathy Hochul has a commanding lead over other potential Democratic candidates for governor.

Phil Murphy sworn in for second term as NJ governor

New Jersey Democratic Gov. Phil Murphy was inaugurated for a second term Tuesday, taking the oath of office under strict COVID-19 testing, vaccination and masking requirements that his administration established.

Bill de Blasio not running for NY governor

Former New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio says he is not going to run for governor of New York.

Times Square subway killing: Mayor Adams says system is safe

Despite the shoving death of Michelle Alyssa Go, 40, by a homeless man in Times Square over the weekend, Mayor Eric Adams said the transit system remains safe.