Coronavirus relief package nears vote in Congress

The $1.9 trillion coronavirus relief package known as the American Rescue Plan could bring a new $1,400 check for most Americans. Here's what we know.

US airstrike, 1st under Biden, kills Iran-backed militiaman

An Iraqi militia official says a U.S. airstrike in Syria has killed one militiaman and wounded a number of others with a powerful Iranian-backed Iraqi group.

De Blasio names NYPD's Monahan senior advisor; Harrison named Chief of Department

Terence Monahan, the highest-ranking uniformed police officer in the NYPD, is leaving the department to become Mayor Bill de Blasio's senior advisor. 

NYC variant is a concern but doesn't change response, officials say

New York City officials say the discovery of a new COVID variant is understandably a cause for concern but changes nothing: New Yorkers need to follow pandemic protocols and get vaccinated.

Calls grow for Cuomo harassment inquiry. But by whom?

A former aide’s allegations that Gov. Andrew Cuomo subjected her to an unwanted kiss during years of sexual harassment have spurred calls for an investigation — and questions about who might meaningfully conduct one.

Agency permanently bans fracking in Delaware River basin

An agency that is responsible for the water supply to millions in New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Delaware has banned fracking near the Delaware River once and for all.

CPAC schedule: Who is speaking at the Conservative Political Action Conference in Florida

The annual Conservative Political Action Conference  (CPAC) is slated to run through Sunday and a number of high-profile conservatives will take the stage to share conservative ideas with the crowd. 

Biden lifts Trump-era ban blocking legal immigration to US

President Biden has lifted a freeze on green cards that blocked most legal immigration to the US. Former President Trump had halted the issuance of green cards, arguing that immigrants were a "risk to the US labor market."

Ex-Cuomo aide says governor kissed her, suggested strip poker

Lindsey Boylan, a former aide to Gov. Andrew Cuomo, says the governor once kissed her on the lips without consent after a private meeting. His press secretary denies Boylan's claims.

Biden's choice for budget chief, Neera Tanden, faces new hurdles in Congress

The increasingly slim odds — and surprisingly thin outreach from the White House — for Neera Tanden’s nomination as head of the Office of Management and Budget are raising growing questions about how long the president will stick with her, in an early test of how he will use his limited political capital.

Biden nominates 3 to USPS board amid increased scrutiny over persistent mail delays

The nominees are Ron Stroman, a former deputy postmaster general; Amber McReynolds, a mail voting advocate who leads the nonprofit National Vote at Home Institute; and Anton Hajjar, the former general counsel of the American Postal Workers Union.

NYC families prepare for reopening of middle schools

The mayor said schools have proven to be the safest places in the city during the pandemic. He hailed the city's rigorous in-school COVID testing protocol.