Cuomo's 'tone-deaf' apology ignores power balance: Critics

Critics say Gov. Andrew Cuomo's apology over allegations he sexually harassed younger staffers is 'tone-deaf.'

YouTube suspends Rudy Giuliani from posting, streaming over claims about election fraud

YouTube removed videos from Rudy Giuliani’s account after he posted content that suggested election fraud as well as “content facilitating the use of nicotine,” a spokesperson said Monday.

Biden meets with Mexican president Monday to discuss migration, other issues

President Joe Biden met virtually Monday with Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador — a chance for the pair to talk more fully about migration, confronting the coronavirus and cooperating on economic and national security issues.

New York and New Jersey embrace arrival of Johnson & Johnson vaccine

Nearly 4 million doses of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine are being shipped across the country. New York and New Jersey are expected to receive tens of thousands of doses.

Gov. Murphy: Allegations against Gov. Cuomo 'deeply troubling'

New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy said he supports an investigation into sexual harassment allegations made against his New York counterpart and fellow Democrat Andrew Cuomo.

Gold-colored Trump statue at CPAC was made in Mexico

A gold statue of Donald Trump that was a big hit at a conservative gathering over the weekend was actually built in Mexico.

Cuomo issues apology, asks for independent review of harassment claims

"I acknowledge some of the things I have said have been misinterpreted as an unwanted flirtation. To the extent anyone felt that way, I am truly sorry about that," said Cuomo.

Biden team readies wider economic package after virus relief

President Joe Biden and lawmakers are laying the groundwork for a long-sought boost to U.S. roads, bridges and other infrastructure.

Andrew Yang helps photographer who was attacked on Staten Island Ferry

A man shoved a photojournalist on the deck of the Staten Island Ferry and was about to hit him with a metal rod when mayoral candidate Andrew Yang intervened.

Pres. Biden, first lady visit Houston after crippling winter storm

President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden have arrived in Houston on Friday following a historic winter storm that left millions across the state of Texas without power.

CPAC 2021: Trump allies push his continued dominance in GOP, false fraud claims

The annual conference marks the first significant gathering of Republicans since the election and its aftermath as the party reckons with the faction that continues to support Trump and those who don’t.

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.