AG slams NY's legal shield for nursing homes, hospitals
New York’s attorney general has joined calls for the state to loosen a partial immunity from lawsuits and criminal prosecutions it had granted to nursing homes at the height of the pandemic last spring.
New York’s attorney general has joined calls for the state to loosen a partial immunity from lawsuits and criminal prosecutions it had granted to nursing homes at the height of the pandemic last spring.
Brooklyn, Queensboro bridges to add bicycle-only lanes
Bicyclists who currently share space with pedestrians as they try to get across New York City’s Brooklyn and Queensboro bridges will get their own lanes across those spans.
Bicyclists who currently share space with pedestrians as they try to get across New York City’s Brooklyn and Queensboro bridges will get their own lanes across those spans.
New York City indoor dining to resume starting on Valentine's Day
New York City restaurants can resume indoor dining at reduced capacity starting on Valentine's Day.
New York City restaurants can resume indoor dining at reduced capacity starting on Valentine's Day.
Ex-FBI lawyer Kevin Clinesmith given probation for altering email in Russia probe
Former FBI lawyer Kevin Clinesmith has been sentenced to probation for altering a document the DOJ relied on during its surveillance of an aide to President Donald Trump during the Russia investigation.
Former FBI lawyer Kevin Clinesmith has been sentenced to probation for altering a document the DOJ relied on during its surveillance of an aide to President Donald Trump during the Russia investigation.
Communities will help choose NYPD precinct commanders
The goal of the change is to deescalate tensions between officers and the communities they serve.
The goal of the change is to deescalate tensions between officers and the communities they serve.
Man who wore horns at riot willing to speak at Trump's trial
The lawyer for an Arizona man who took part in the insurrection at the U.S. Capitol while sporting face paint, no shirt and a furry hat with horns is offering to have his client testify at former President Donald Trump’s upcoming impeachment trial.
The lawyer for an Arizona man who took part in the insurrection at the U.S. Capitol while sporting face paint, no shirt and a furry hat with horns is offering to have his client testify at former President Donald Trump’s upcoming impeachment trial.
'Trying to get me killed': Ocasio-Cortez destroys Cruz's attempt at common ground
AOC isn't having any of Cruz's purported bipartisanship over the GameStop stock battle because the GOP isn't being held accountable for the Capitol riot.
AOC isn't having any of Cruz's purported bipartisanship over the GameStop stock battle because the GOP isn't being held accountable for the Capitol riot.
Biden opens sign-up window for health coverage to uninsured amid COVID-19 pandemic
President Joe Biden signed an executive order to reopen the HealthCare.gov insurance markets for a special sign-up opportunity geared to people needing coverage in the coronavirus pandemic.
President Joe Biden signed an executive order to reopen the HealthCare.gov insurance markets for a special sign-up opportunity geared to people needing coverage in the coronavirus pandemic.
Cuomo lifts indoor dining ban in hot spots; plan for NYC coming Friday
Gov. Cuomo says the state will release a plan by the end of the week for starting to reopen restaurants in New York City for indoor dining.
Gov. Cuomo says the state will release a plan by the end of the week for starting to reopen restaurants in New York City for indoor dining.
Cloris Leachman, Oscar and Emmy-winning actress, dies at 94
Award-winning actress Cloris Leachman, best known for her roles in some of the most iconic sitcom television shows of her era, has died.
Award-winning actress Cloris Leachman, best known for her roles in some of the most iconic sitcom television shows of her era, has died.
New MAGA Patriot Party picks San Antonio as headquarters
Supporting former President Trump is listed as a reason for the MAGA Patriot Party, but a “disavowal” notice states it is not authorized by Trump.
Supporting former President Trump is listed as a reason for the MAGA Patriot Party, but a “disavowal” notice states it is not authorized by Trump.
Bernie Sanders' mittens meme merch helped raise $1.8M for charity
Sen. Bernie Sanders capitalized on his viral mittens meme and put it in merchandise which then raised millions of dollars for charity.
Sen. Bernie Sanders capitalized on his viral mittens meme and put it in merchandise which then raised millions of dollars for charity.
Far-right influencer 'Ricky Vaughn' arrested on charges of spreading disinformation to suppress 2016 voters
Douglass Mackey, known on the internet as “Ricky Vaughn,” is accused of using Twitter and other social media in 2016 to try and trick Clinton supporters to vote via text message instead of by casting an actual ballot, federal prosecutors said.
Douglass Mackey, known on the internet as “Ricky Vaughn,” is accused of using Twitter and other social media in 2016 to try and trick Clinton supporters to vote via text message instead of by casting an actual ballot, federal prosecutors said.
Residents of Trump Plaza condominium in South Florida move to change building's name
The residents of a South Florida condo complex want former President Donald Trump's name officially removed from their home following the siege at the U.S. Capitol earlier this month.
The residents of a South Florida condo complex want former President Donald Trump's name officially removed from their home following the siege at the U.S. Capitol earlier this month.
Biden signs sweeping climate orders targeting US oil, gas and coal emissions
Biden’s orders will pause new oil and gas leases on federal lands and waters and target fossil fuel subsidies.
Biden’s orders will pause new oil and gas leases on federal lands and waters and target fossil fuel subsidies.
As NYC vaccine sites stay closed, mayor calls for release of doses
The mayor said almost 100,000 doses are being saved for second doses. He wants those to be used as first doses for New Yorkers who are still waiting.
The mayor said almost 100,000 doses are being saved for second doses. He wants those to be used as first doses for New Yorkers who are still waiting.
‘Wartime effort’: Biden boosting vaccine supply to states, buying 200 million more doses
President Joe Biden gave his administration’s plan Tuesday to get more vaccines to states quicker - as well as announced he’s purchased an additional 200 million doses, calling his strategy a “wartime effort.”
President Joe Biden gave his administration’s plan Tuesday to get more vaccines to states quicker - as well as announced he’s purchased an additional 200 million doses, calling his strategy a “wartime effort.”
Vice President Kamala Harris, second gentleman Doug Emhoff receive 2nd COVID-19 vaccine
Vice President Kamala Harris and second gentleman Doug Emhoff got their second round of the COVID-19 vaccine Tuesday.
Vice President Kamala Harris and second gentleman Doug Emhoff got their second round of the COVID-19 vaccine Tuesday.
Biden administration to boost vaccine supply to states next week
The Biden administration is giving states an approximately 17% boost in coronavirus vaccine next week following complaints around the U.S. of shortages so severe that some vaccination sites had to cancel tens of thousands of appointments with people waiting for their first shot.
The Biden administration is giving states an approximately 17% boost in coronavirus vaccine next week following complaints around the U.S. of shortages so severe that some vaccination sites had to cancel tens of thousands of appointments with people waiting for their first shot.
Terms for $1,400 stimulus checks could change, what to know
President Joe Biden on Monday said he was open to negotiating terms for a pending round of economic impact payments, which may indicate that fewer individuals would end up qualifying.
President Joe Biden on Monday said he was open to negotiating terms for a pending round of economic impact payments, which may indicate that fewer individuals would end up qualifying.