Connecticut governor pledges to cut train travel time to New York
Gov. Ned Lamont pledged to make the trip from New Haven to New York 10 minutes faster as early as 2022.
Gov. Ned Lamont pledged to make the trip from New Haven to New York 10 minutes faster as early as 2022.
New Jersey residents could see some tax givebacks
New Jersey residents would get a number of tax benefits under an agreement the state's Democratic governor and Legislature have announced.
New Jersey residents would get a number of tax benefits under an agreement the state's Democratic governor and Legislature have announced.
Biden shares plan to ship remaining 55M COVID-19 vaccines globally
President Joe Biden is expected to fall short of his commitment to shipping 80 million COVID-19 vaccine doses abroad by the end of July.
President Joe Biden is expected to fall short of his commitment to shipping 80 million COVID-19 vaccine doses abroad by the end of July.
Trump offers a Happy Father’s Day to 'losers'
Former President Donald Trump released a Father's Day message that, at the same time, insulted people and hoped everyone would come together.
Former President Donald Trump released a Father's Day message that, at the same time, insulted people and hoped everyone would come together.
Campaign volunteer for Eric Adams stabbed in the Bronx
A worker with New York City mayoral candidate Eric Adams was stabbed multiple times with an ice pick.
A worker with New York City mayoral candidate Eric Adams was stabbed multiple times with an ice pick.
Champ, the Biden's older German Shepherd, dies at the White House
Champ, one of the Biden’s two German Shepherds, passed away peacefully at home, a statement from the White House said.
Champ, one of the Biden’s two German Shepherds, passed away peacefully at home, a statement from the White House said.
Nine new pop-up vaccination sites open at NY early voting locations
The sites will be in communities where the vaccination rate is below the state average, and are open for walk-in vaccinations on a first-come, first-serve basis.
The sites will be in communities where the vaccination rate is below the state average, and are open for walk-in vaccinations on a first-come, first-serve basis.
Ahead of schedule, NJ hits 4.7 million COVID vaccine goal
New Jersey on Friday hit Gov. Phil Murphy's goal of vaccinating 4.7 million people.
New Jersey on Friday hit Gov. Phil Murphy's goal of vaccinating 4.7 million people.
Signs of normalcy: NYC, NJ see increased mass transit use, more restrictions ease
Signs of normalcy abound on both sides of the Hudson River with the MTA announcing subway ridership is up and, in NJ, 70% of adults have been vaccinated.
Signs of normalcy abound on both sides of the Hudson River with the MTA announcing subway ridership is up and, in NJ, 70% of adults have been vaccinated.
Construction of protected bike lanes on Brooklyn Bridge begins next week
Authorities say that the addition of protected bike lanes will relieve longtime congestion on the Brooklyn Bridge promenade, and are warning motorists of major traffic changes.
Authorities say that the addition of protected bike lanes will relieve longtime congestion on the Brooklyn Bridge promenade, and are warning motorists of major traffic changes.
Connecticut poised to legalize recreational marijuana use
The legislation makes it legal for you to possess and use cannabis beginning July 1 if you are 21 or older. You'll be allowed to have up to 1½ ounces on your person and another 5 ounces in your home or vehicle. Retail sales of cannabis in the state are not expected to begin until spring 2022 at the earliest.
The legislation makes it legal for you to possess and use cannabis beginning July 1 if you are 21 or older. You'll be allowed to have up to 1½ ounces on your person and another 5 ounces in your home or vehicle. Retail sales of cannabis in the state are not expected to begin until spring 2022 at the earliest.
Biden signs bill making Juneteenth a federal holiday
Juneteenth commemorates June 19, 1865, when Union soldiers brought the news of freedom to enslaved Black people in Galveston, Texas — two months after the Confederacy had surrendered.
Juneteenth commemorates June 19, 1865, when Union soldiers brought the news of freedom to enslaved Black people in Galveston, Texas — two months after the Confederacy had surrendered.
Trump to visit 'decimated' Mexico border wall with Texas governor
Former President Donald Trump says he will visit the "decimated" Mexican border with Texas Gov. Greg Abbott on Wednesday, June 30, 2021.
Former President Donald Trump says he will visit the "decimated" Mexican border with Texas Gov. Greg Abbott on Wednesday, June 30, 2021.
You could win $2,500 for getting vaccinated at NYC site
New York City is doubling down on its vaccination efforts with a $2,500 prize for getting at shot at a city-run site, said Mayor Bill de Blasio.
New York City is doubling down on its vaccination efforts with a $2,500 prize for getting at shot at a city-run site, said Mayor Bill de Blasio.
With 70% of New York adults with 1 COVID shot, Cuomo lifts restrictions
With 70% of adults in New York having at least one dose of the COVID vaccine, Gov. Andrew Cuomo lifted all state-mandated restrictions "effective immediately."
With 70% of adults in New York having at least one dose of the COVID vaccine, Gov. Andrew Cuomo lifted all state-mandated restrictions "effective immediately."
'Sully' Sullenberger among 9 high-profile nominees for Biden's ambassador postings
President Joe Biden has unveiled picks for several high-profile ambassadorial postings, turning to a group that includes career diplomats, political allies and an American aviation hero.
President Joe Biden has unveiled picks for several high-profile ambassadorial postings, turning to a group that includes career diplomats, political allies and an American aviation hero.
Emails show Trump pressured DOJ over 2020 election results
The emails, released Tuesday by the House Oversight Committee, reveal in new detail how Trump, his White House chief of staff and other allies pressured members of the U.S. government to challenge the 2020 election over false claims.
The emails, released Tuesday by the House Oversight Committee, reveal in new detail how Trump, his White House chief of staff and other allies pressured members of the U.S. government to challenge the 2020 election over false claims.
White House unveils new strategy to combat domestic terrorism
The Biden administration says it will enhance its analysis of domestic terror threats in the U.S. as part of a new strategy to combat the growing threat.
The Biden administration says it will enhance its analysis of domestic terror threats in the U.S. as part of a new strategy to combat the growing threat.
White House July 4 party will celebrate independence from COVID-19
President Biden wants to give July 4th new meaning this year and is also encouraging nationwide celebrations to mark the country’s effective return to normalcy.
President Biden wants to give July 4th new meaning this year and is also encouraging nationwide celebrations to mark the country’s effective return to normalcy.
Eric Adams, Kathryn Garcia lead two polls in NYC mayoral race
As early primary voting continues, two new polls are showing Brooklyn Borough President Eric Adams in the lead, with Former Sanitation Commissioner Kathryn Garcia not too far behind.
As early primary voting continues, two new polls are showing Brooklyn Borough President Eric Adams in the lead, with Former Sanitation Commissioner Kathryn Garcia not too far behind.