'Get tested' after anime convention attendee at Javits Center tests positive for omicron variant
New York officials were urging anyone who attended the NYC Anime 2021 convention at the Javits Center to get tested for COVID after an attendee contracted the omicron variant last month.
New York officials were urging anyone who attended the NYC Anime 2021 convention at the Javits Center to get tested for COVID after an attendee contracted the omicron variant last month.
Questions over governor's emergency powers as COVID cases rise in NY
Some are wondering how far the legislature will let Governor Kathy Hochul go, given all the controversy surrounding her predecessor's use of pandemic powers.
Some are wondering how far the legislature will let Governor Kathy Hochul go, given all the controversy surrounding her predecessor's use of pandemic powers.
House Jan. 6 committee votes to hold former DOJ official in contempt
The House panel investigating the Jan. 6 U.S. Capitol insurrection has voted to pursue contempt charges against Jeffrey Clark, a former Justice Department official who refused to answer the committee’s questions, even as the committee has agreed to let him come back for another try.
The House panel investigating the Jan. 6 U.S. Capitol insurrection has voted to pursue contempt charges against Jeffrey Clark, a former Justice Department official who refused to answer the committee’s questions, even as the committee has agreed to let him come back for another try.
Trump tested positive for COVID-19 days before debate with Biden, Mark Meadows says in book
A book by Donald Trump's ex-chief of staff says Trump tested positive for COVID-19 three days before his first debate in September 2020 with Joe Biden and days earlier than that diagnosis was previously disclosed.
A book by Donald Trump's ex-chief of staff says Trump tested positive for COVID-19 three days before his first debate in September 2020 with Joe Biden and days earlier than that diagnosis was previously disclosed.
Racism is a 'public health threat,' Biden says in new HIV/AIDS strategy
In its new HIV/AIDS strategy released Wednesday on the annual commemoration of World AIDS Day, the Biden administration is calling racism “a public health threat” that must be fully recognized as the world looks to end the epidemic.
In its new HIV/AIDS strategy released Wednesday on the annual commemoration of World AIDS Day, the Biden administration is calling racism “a public health threat” that must be fully recognized as the world looks to end the epidemic.
Biden encourages young girl with stutter, invites her to White House
President Joe Biden, who has been open about having a speech impediment his whole life, was seen giving words of encouragement to a young girl in Massachusetts who has a stutter, even inviting her to the White House.
President Joe Biden, who has been open about having a speech impediment his whole life, was seen giving words of encouragement to a young girl in Massachusetts who has a stutter, even inviting her to the White House.
NYC Schools Chancellor Meisha Porter stepping down to run non-profit
The New York City Schools Chancellor announced Wednesday that she was stepping down from her position at the end of the month.
The New York City Schools Chancellor announced Wednesday that she was stepping down from her position at the end of the month.
NY jail and prison staff not complying with COVID mandates face suspension
The union that represents correctional officers in New York City is threatening legal action against the city over the vaccine mandate. About 23% of city jail staff have not been vaccinated and are facing suspension without pay.
The union that represents correctional officers in New York City is threatening legal action against the city over the vaccine mandate. About 23% of city jail staff have not been vaccinated and are facing suspension without pay.
CNN suspends Chris Cuomo for helping in brother's scandal
The CNN anchor had pressed sources for information on his brother's accusers and reported back to the governor's staff, and was active helping to craft their response to the charges, according to emails and a transcript of his testimony before investigators working for New York's attorney general.
The CNN anchor had pressed sources for information on his brother's accusers and reported back to the governor's staff, and was active helping to craft their response to the charges, according to emails and a transcript of his testimony before investigators working for New York's attorney general.
Marilyn Manson's home searched amid sexual abuse investigation
Authorities have searched the home of rocker Marilyn Manson after allegations of physical and sexual abuse by several women.
Authorities have searched the home of rocker Marilyn Manson after allegations of physical and sexual abuse by several women.
Appeals court to weigh Trump arguments to withhold records related to Jan. 6
A panel of judges on Tuesday questioned whether they had the authority to grant former President Donald Trump’s demands to stop Congress from gaining access to documents related to the Jan. 6 Capitol insurrection.
A panel of judges on Tuesday questioned whether they had the authority to grant former President Donald Trump’s demands to stop Congress from gaining access to documents related to the Jan. 6 Capitol insurrection.
‘My heart goes out to the families’: Biden speaks on Oxford High School shooting
Authorities say a 15-year-old sophomore opened fire at his Michigan high school, killing three students and wounding six other people, including a teacher.
Authorities say a 15-year-old sophomore opened fire at his Michigan high school, killing three students and wounding six other people, including a teacher.
Trump, Clinton flew on Jeffrey Epstein's plane multiple times, pilot testifies
A former pilot for Jeffrey Epstein testified that Donald Trump and Bill Clinton flew multiple times on the plane that has been derisively nicknamed “The Lolita Express” by the New York tabloids.
A former pilot for Jeffrey Epstein testified that Donald Trump and Bill Clinton flew multiple times on the plane that has been derisively nicknamed “The Lolita Express” by the New York tabloids.
Biden signs 4 bills aimed at supporting veterans and their families
President Joe Biden signed four bills into law that aim to assist U.S. veterans and their families, including additional funding and support for maternity care.
President Joe Biden signed four bills into law that aim to assist U.S. veterans and their families, including additional funding and support for maternity care.
Gov. Hochul concerned about 'COVID fatigue' as omicron variant looms
Gov. Kathy Hochul expects the state to experience a surge in infections starting in the next few days because of holiday gatherings. She said she is concerned that people are emotionally tired of the pandemic.
Gov. Kathy Hochul expects the state to experience a surge in infections starting in the next few days because of holiday gatherings. She said she is concerned that people are emotionally tired of the pandemic.
Videos of former NY Gov. Andrew Cuomo sex harassment investigation released
The office of Attorney General Letitia James released more transcripts and videos of testimony from the investigation into Gov. Andrew Cuomo.
The office of Attorney General Letitia James released more transcripts and videos of testimony from the investigation into Gov. Andrew Cuomo.
Biden to discuss plans to alleviate supply chain woes, inflation ahead of holidays
Rising inflation is leading to price increases for millions around the world, forcing people to choose between digging deeper into their pockets or tightening their belts.
Rising inflation is leading to price increases for millions around the world, forcing people to choose between digging deeper into their pockets or tightening their belts.
Transcripts highlight Chris Cuomo's role advising brother Andrew Cuomo during scandal
Chris Cuomo told investigators he spoke regularly with his brother, former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo, exchanged text messages with his top advisers and was looped in on emails in February in March as they formulated a response to allegations from multiple women, according to transcripts released Monday.
Chris Cuomo told investigators he spoke regularly with his brother, former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo, exchanged text messages with his top advisers and was looped in on emails in February in March as they formulated a response to allegations from multiple women, according to transcripts released Monday.
Biden COVID-19 vaccine mandate for health care workers blocked in 10 states
A federal judge has blocked President Joe Biden's administration from enforcing a coronavirus vaccine mandate on health care workers in 10 states.
A federal judge has blocked President Joe Biden's administration from enforcing a coronavirus vaccine mandate on health care workers in 10 states.
No omicron variant cases detected in NYC yet, mayor says
There were no confirmed cases of the new omicron variant of the coronavirus detected in New York City as of Monday, according to Mayor Bill de Blasio.
There were no confirmed cases of the new omicron variant of the coronavirus detected in New York City as of Monday, according to Mayor Bill de Blasio.