De Blasio announces 'iconic concerts' series to celebrate coronavirus recovery
The free concerts are all part of NYC Homecoming Week, a citywide celebration that will be held from August 14-22.
The free concerts are all part of NYC Homecoming Week, a citywide celebration that will be held from August 14-22.
Bronx's Woodlawn Cemetery: Where history, celebrity, leafy beauty live on
Woodlawn Cemetery in New York City is the resting place of scores of famous and influential people. One recent trolley tour of jazz and vaudeville greats included the gravesites of Irving Berlin, Duke Ellington, George M. Cohan and more. Other walking and trolley tours cover themes such as Black, Irish, Italian and women's history.
Woodlawn Cemetery in New York City is the resting place of scores of famous and influential people. One recent trolley tour of jazz and vaudeville greats included the gravesites of Irving Berlin, Duke Ellington, George M. Cohan and more. Other walking and trolley tours cover themes such as Black, Irish, Italian and women's history.
As NYC traffic deaths rise, mayor's Vision Zero scrutinized
More than 130 people have died in traffic-related incidents in New York City so far in 2021. The city is on pace to have its deadliest year since Bill de Blasio was first elected mayor.
More than 130 people have died in traffic-related incidents in New York City so far in 2021. The city is on pace to have its deadliest year since Bill de Blasio was first elected mayor.
Mount Vernon officials trade blame over city's unpaid bills
The city's Mayor and Comptroller are blaming each other for the thousands of dollars in unpaid bills that have left many of the city's public work vehicles out of service.
The city's Mayor and Comptroller are blaming each other for the thousands of dollars in unpaid bills that have left many of the city's public work vehicles out of service.
Biden pushes ahead on infrastructure plan after GOP blocks vote
The trip came as the fate of his infrastructure proposal remains unclear after Senate Republicans rejected a $1 trillion blueprint in a key test vote Wednesday.
The trip came as the fate of his infrastructure proposal remains unclear after Senate Republicans rejected a $1 trillion blueprint in a key test vote Wednesday.
Follow our lead: NYC health officials want other sectors to require vaccine or test
Saying they want the impact to be ‘far broader,’ New York City health officials are hoping a new COVID vaccine or test requirement will lead other industries to follow suit.
Saying they want the impact to be ‘far broader,’ New York City health officials are hoping a new COVID vaccine or test requirement will lead other industries to follow suit.
Cuomo announces Bronx youth jobs initiative, $16M fund to reduce gun violence
Over 1,700 jobs will be created for at-risk youth in the Bronx, while $16M will be invested in helping youths across the state in cities impacted by gun violence find permanent jobs.
Over 1,700 jobs will be created for at-risk youth in the Bronx, while $16M will be invested in helping youths across the state in cities impacted by gun violence find permanent jobs.
Michael Avenatti faces embezzlement trial in California
Opening statements are scheduled in Santa Ana in the second trial this month for Michael Avenatti, who once represented porn actress Stormy Daniels in her lawsuit against President Donald Trump.
Opening statements are scheduled in Santa Ana in the second trial this month for Michael Avenatti, who once represented porn actress Stormy Daniels in her lawsuit against President Donald Trump.
Harvey Weinstein pleads not guilty to sexual assaults in California
Harvey Weinstein’s charges involve five women and span from 2004 to 2013. Most are said to have taken place in the hotels in Beverly Hills and Los Angeles. Now, he awaits a second trial on a second coast, and the possibility of another lengthy sentence.
Harvey Weinstein’s charges involve five women and span from 2004 to 2013. Most are said to have taken place in the hotels in Beverly Hills and Los Angeles. Now, he awaits a second trial on a second coast, and the possibility of another lengthy sentence.
'Why is this hard?': De Blasio urges more New Yorkers to get vaccinated
The mayor is sounding the alarm on vaccinations as the delta variant has emerged as the dominant coronavirus strain in New York City.
The mayor is sounding the alarm on vaccinations as the delta variant has emerged as the dominant coronavirus strain in New York City.
MTA says it can't 'cut corners' on congestion pricing
Mayor Bill de Blasio is pressuring the MTA to implement congestion pricing already. But the MTA said it has to follow a detailed process.
Mayor Bill de Blasio is pressuring the MTA to implement congestion pricing already. But the MTA said it has to follow a detailed process.
Jeff Bezos wants to move all ‘polluting industry’ into space
Amazon founder Jeff Bezos said his trip to space has inspired him to fight even harder to combat climate change and move all “polluting industry” to space.
Amazon founder Jeff Bezos said his trip to space has inspired him to fight even harder to combat climate change and move all “polluting industry” to space.
Former Trump adviser and friend faces federal charges
Federal agents arrested Tom Barrack, a private equity investor and a close friend of Trump's, on Tuesday after a seven-count indictment was unsealed in Brooklyn federal court.
Federal agents arrested Tom Barrack, a private equity investor and a close friend of Trump's, on Tuesday after a seven-count indictment was unsealed in Brooklyn federal court.
Trump 2017 inaugural committee head arrested, accused of being UAE agent
Thomas Joseph Barrack, 74, of Santa Monica, California, was among three men charged in New York federal court with trying to influence foreign policy while Trump was running in 2016 and later while he was president.
Thomas Joseph Barrack, 74, of Santa Monica, California, was among three men charged in New York federal court with trying to influence foreign policy while Trump was running in 2016 and later while he was president.
President Biden figure to debut at Disney's Hall of Presidents
The animatronic will deliver the presidential oath of office which was recorded at the White House by President Biden himself just for the attraction.
The animatronic will deliver the presidential oath of office which was recorded at the White House by President Biden himself just for the attraction.
Officials call for tougher weapons laws as gun violence grows
New NYPD statistics illustrate the damage guns are doing on city streets. Shooting victims are up 16 percent so far this year compared to last year and shooting incidents have jumped nearly 22 percent.
New NYPD statistics illustrate the damage guns are doing on city streets. Shooting victims are up 16 percent so far this year compared to last year and shooting incidents have jumped nearly 22 percent.
Stocks plunge over delta variant fears; Biden seeks to reassure over economy
Fears of the spreading delta variant of the coronavirus prompted a slide in stocks on Monday. Airlines, hotels, cruise ships, and other tourism-based companies had some of the biggest stock losses.
Fears of the spreading delta variant of the coronavirus prompted a slide in stocks on Monday. Airlines, hotels, cruise ships, and other tourism-based companies had some of the biggest stock losses.
Robby Steinhardt, 'Kansas' singer and violinist, dies at 71
Robert E. “Robby” Steinhardt, a violinist and vocalist with the progressive rock band Kansas, has died of complications from pancreatitis.
Robert E. “Robby” Steinhardt, a violinist and vocalist with the progressive rock band Kansas, has died of complications from pancreatitis.
As rate of pediatric cases rises, NJ holding off on masks
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy said Monday he’s not ready to reinstitute mask requirements, now or when schools are back in session in September.
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy said Monday he’s not ready to reinstitute mask requirements, now or when schools are back in session in September.
Prince Harry working on memoir, expected in 2022
The book by the Duke of Sussex, currently untitled, is expected to come out late in 2022.
The book by the Duke of Sussex, currently untitled, is expected to come out late in 2022.