COVID IN NEW YORK: Over 85K people test positive at New Year's start
The continued escalation in positive test results raised the rate of positive tests to 22.2 percent and the seven-day average to nearly 20 percent.
The continued escalation in positive test results raised the rate of positive tests to 22.2 percent and the seven-day average to nearly 20 percent.
'Get stuff done' - NYC Mayor Eric Adams unveils theme for first 100 days
The new mayor rode the subway to City Hall for his first day on the job Saturday and called 911 to report a fight after witnessing two men tussling near a subway station.
The new mayor rode the subway to City Hall for his first day on the job Saturday and called 911 to report a fight after witnessing two men tussling near a subway station.
Alvin Bragg sworn in as Manhattan DA, taking over Trump case
Bragg inherited an ongoing investigation into Trump and his business practices from his predecessor Cyrus Vance Jr., who declined to seek reelection last year after 12 years in office.
Bragg inherited an ongoing investigation into Trump and his business practices from his predecessor Cyrus Vance Jr., who declined to seek reelection last year after 12 years in office.
Eric Adams sworn in as New York City mayor after ball drop
The 61-year-old Adams faces the immense challenge of pulling the city out of the pandemic.
The 61-year-old Adams faces the immense challenge of pulling the city out of the pandemic.
Happy New Year! NYC ushers in 2022 with Times Square ball drop
A scaled-back crowd will embrace the new year — and bid good riddance to another pandemic-marred 12 months — at the annual New Year's Eve celebration in Times Square.
A scaled-back crowd will embrace the new year — and bid good riddance to another pandemic-marred 12 months — at the annual New Year's Eve celebration in Times Square.
Cincinnati's Coby Bryant honors Lakers legend Kobe Bryant, changes number for Cotton Bowl
Cincinnati Bearcats cornerback Coby Bryant is changing his jersey number to honor the memory of Los Angeles Lakers great Kobe Bryant.
Cincinnati Bearcats cornerback Coby Bryant is changing his jersey number to honor the memory of Los Angeles Lakers great Kobe Bryant.
Gov. Hochul gives 'Jeopardy' contestant a 2nd chance at clue
Brooklyn resident Ben Walthall had failed to buzz in on the ”Jeopardy" clue that read, “In 2021, she became the first female governor of New York state.”
Brooklyn resident Ben Walthall had failed to buzz in on the ”Jeopardy" clue that read, “In 2021, she became the first female governor of New York state.”
Protesters drive de Blasio inside for final press conference
The farewell event was moved inside, after protesters gathered near city hall to say goodbye to the departing mayor with jeers and chants of "Let's Go Brandon."
The farewell event was moved inside, after protesters gathered near city hall to say goodbye to the departing mayor with jeers and chants of "Let's Go Brandon."
Mayor-elect Eric Adams unveils plan to deal with COVID surge
Adams' plan includes continuing the city's vaccine mandates, along with increasing testing for students and educators to make sure the city's schools can reopen on January 3.
Adams' plan includes continuing the city's vaccine mandates, along with increasing testing for students and educators to make sure the city's schools can reopen on January 3.
Biden, Putin hold 2nd call in weeks amid Russia-Ukraine tensions
Presidents Joe Biden and Vladimir Putin discussed the Russian troop buildup near Ukraine on Thursday afternoon.
Presidents Joe Biden and Vladimir Putin discussed the Russian troop buildup near Ukraine on Thursday afternoon.
ANOTHER COVID RECORD BROKEN: NY records 74K positive tests, new all-time daily high
New York's COVID positivity rate currently stands at a jaw-dropping 22.05%.
New York's COVID positivity rate currently stands at a jaw-dropping 22.05%.
Arnold Schwarzenegger and Maria Shriver finalize divorce after 10 years
Arnold Schwarzenegger and Maria Shriver’s marriage is officially over more than 10 years after the award-winning journalist petitioned to end her then-25-year marriage to the action star and former California governor.
Arnold Schwarzenegger and Maria Shriver’s marriage is officially over more than 10 years after the award-winning journalist petitioned to end her then-25-year marriage to the action star and former California governor.
NY COVID cases shatter records, rise to nearly 70K
Positive COVID-19 tests in New York soared by a shocking 64.5% in a single day, as the omicron variant sets new records nationwide.
Positive COVID-19 tests in New York soared by a shocking 64.5% in a single day, as the omicron variant sets new records nationwide.
Eric Adams to be sworn in as mayor during Times Square NYE celebration
“I am deeply humbled to officially take the oath of office at this iconic occasion, and to participate in the transfer of leadership that is a cornerstone of our democracy,” the former New York police captain said in a statement.
“I am deeply humbled to officially take the oath of office at this iconic occasion, and to participate in the transfer of leadership that is a cornerstone of our democracy,” the former New York police captain said in a statement.
A look back at de Blasio's tenure as mayor and what's next
Bill de Blasio swept into the New York City mayor’s office eight years ago promising a liberal remolding of the nation’s largest city that would level deep inequities and reform police practices.
Bill de Blasio swept into the New York City mayor’s office eight years ago promising a liberal remolding of the nation’s largest city that would level deep inequities and reform police practices.
De Blasio's 'Vision Zero' traffic plan sees increased fatalities in final year
The Vision Zero Program promised zero deaths by 2024, but trends have been going in the opposite direction.
The Vision Zero Program promised zero deaths by 2024, but trends have been going in the opposite direction.
Cuomo won't face criminal charges in Westchester County over unwanted kisses
A state trooper and an office manager said that former Gov. Andrew Cuomo kissed. Westchester County DA Miriam Rocah said an investigation found the allegations to be "credible, deeply troubling, but not criminal."
A state trooper and an office manager said that former Gov. Andrew Cuomo kissed. Westchester County DA Miriam Rocah said an investigation found the allegations to be "credible, deeply troubling, but not criminal."
Biden revokes COVID-19 travel ban from southern African nations
The U.S. travel ban from several southern African countries is being lifted, President Joe Biden said in a proclamation.
The U.S. travel ban from several southern African countries is being lifted, President Joe Biden said in a proclamation.
New York City Schools: COVID tests for all, at-home kits available
New York City will double COVID testing availability and hand out two million at-home COVID test kits when students and stafff return to schools after the holiday break.
New York City will double COVID testing availability and hand out two million at-home COVID test kits when students and stafff return to schools after the holiday break.
NYC COVID surge: $100 booster shot incentive in NYC
New York City is giving $100 to any resident who gets a COVID booster at a City-run or SOMOS clinic by Dec. 31, announced Mayor Bill de Blasio.
New York City is giving $100 to any resident who gets a COVID booster at a City-run or SOMOS clinic by Dec. 31, announced Mayor Bill de Blasio.