Biden announces resources to support 'long COVID' on ADA anniversary

The Americans with Disabilities Act prohibits discrimination against people with disabilities in all areas of public life, including jobs, schools and transportation.

Biden's 8 US attorney nominations would include historic firsts

Biden is nominating eight people for U.S. attorney positions in D.C., Indiana, Maryland, Massachusetts, New York and Washington state.

'Such a disgrace': Trump sounds off on Cleveland Indians’ name change

"The people of Cleveland cannot be thrilled and I, as a FORMER baseball fan, cannot believe things such as this are happening," the former president said in a statement.

Trump ally Thomas Barrack released on $250M bond

Thomas Barrack, who chaired President Donald Trump's inaugural committee, has been granted a bail package in Los Angeles federal court that includes a $250 million bond secured by $5 million in cash following his arrest in connection with a federal indictment.

Jill Biden, Team USA cheer for each other at Tokyo Olympics

Dr. Jill Biden cheered on Team USA at the Tokyo Olympics on Saturday and the American swimmers returned the gesture.

Dept. of Justice drops Cuomo nursing home deaths investigation

The Justice Department says it has decided not to open a civil rights investigation into government-run nursing homes in New York over their COVID-19 response.

Hackensack River could be cleaned up as a Superfund site

Gov. Phil Murphy's administration is seeking placement of the 23-mile lower Hackensack River on the federal EPA's list of Superfund toxic sites.

De Blasio won't testify in Eric Garner inquiry

A judge ruled Friday that New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio won’t have to testify in a judicial inquiry into the 2014 police chokehold death of Eric Garner.

Mario Batali harassment settlement will pay $600,000 to accusers

Disgraced chef Mario Batali, his business partner and their New York City restaurant company have agreed to pay $600,000 to resolve a four-year investigation by the state attorney general's office into allegations that Batali, restaurant managers and other workers sexually harassed employees.

Biden signs bill boosting Crime Victims Fund

The Crime Victims Fund will have access to more money once President Joe Biden signs H.R. 1652 into law Thursday afternoon.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.