NYPD Chief of Patrol Fausto Pichardo abruptly announces retirement

A top commander seen as a rising star in the leadership ranks of the New York Police Department abruptly gave notice Tuesday that he is retiring.

NYPD Chief of Patrol suddenly retires
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The sudden retirement of NYPD Chief of Patrol Fausto Pichardo has sent shockwaves through the department and beyond.

Organizers of Chainsmokers Hamptons concert fined $20,000

The organizers of a crowded concert in the Hamptons headlined by The Chainsmokers will be fined $20,000 for violating social distancing protocols.

Facebook reducing distribution of Hunter Biden story in New York Post

Facebook is limiting the distribution of a story in the New York Post about a purported email between Hunter Biden and an adviser to a Ukrainian energy company.

Billboard calls Trump's Iowa rally a 'COVID superspreader' event

As President Donald Trump's fans head to his campaign stop in Des Moines, Iowa on Wednesday afternoon, they'll pass a large billboard that criticizes the president's handling of the coronavirus pandemic, calling the rally a "superspreader event."

Florida municipal worker suspended for flying Trump flag from government truck

A Florida municipal worker was suspended without pay for flying a flag supporting President Donald Trump's re-election from his government truck.

‘The Simpsons’ spoofs 2020 presidential election in upcoming Halloween episode

A clip from the upcoming Halloween episode of “The Simpsons” shows Homer inside a voting booth, trying to decide which candidate deserves his support.

Michelle Obama teams with LeBron James to help boost early voting

A voter initiative led by Michelle Obama is partnering with a similar group founded by NBA star LeBron James and other prominent Black athletes and entertainers to generate excitement about voting early for the Nov. 3 election.

President Trump holds 1st rally since coronavirus treatment

Just a week after his release from the hospital, President Donald Trump is returning to the campaign trail Monday for the first time since contracting the coronavirus as he tries to stage a late comeback in the election's final stretch.

Trump vs. Biden: Where they stand on health, economy, more

Amid the tumult of the 2020 presidential campaign, one dynamic has remained constant: The Nov. 3 election offers voters a choice between substantially different policy paths.

Activist Harold Tischler faces charges in connection with Brooklyn protests

Harold Tischler was taken into custody Sunday night and arraigned on Monday.  He also faces unlawful imprisonment, menacing, and harassment charges.

Trump says 'California is going to hell'

The president said during a Monday morning Twitter rant that, "California is going to hell. Vote Trump!"

Fauci says comments in Trump campaign ad 'taken out of context'

Dr. Anthony Fauci, the nation’s top infectious disease expert, said comments of his used in a new campaign ad from President Donald Trump were used without his permission.

Bill Gates says Trump's coronavirus treatment won't work for everyone

Bill Gates said that the Regeneron antibody cocktail administered to President Trump to treat a case of COVID-19 shouldn't be referred to as a "cure."

Capacity limited on religious gatherings in NYC hot zones
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The decision to severely limit the number of people allowed to attend religious services inside NYC's coronavirus hot zones has left many worshippers angry.