TikTok picks Oracle over Microsoft in Trump-forced sales bid

TikTok's owner has chosen Oracle over Microsoft as its preferred suitor to buy the popular video-sharing app, according to a source familiar with the deal.

Sen. Schumer, Jerry Seinfeld seek federal relief for NY live venues

New York Senator Chuck Schumer and comedian Jerry Seinfield came together on Sunday to announce the “Save Our Stages Act,” which would seek federal relief for New York’s live events.

'Boaters For Trump' parade past Lower Manhattan on 9/11

Boats adorned with flags and banners supporting President Donald Trump toured down the Hudson River toward New York Harbor on Friday, September 11, in an event participants called a “Trump Boat Parade.”

Trump supporters ride boats past Lower Manhattan on 9/11
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Boats adorned with flags and banners supporting President Donald Trump toured down the Hudson River toward New York Harbor on Friday, September 11, in an event participants called a ?Trump Boat Parade.? Credit: Marko Kepi via Storyful

President Trump bestows Medal of Honor on soldier for role in hostage rescue

President Donald Trump is bestowing the Medal of Honor on a U.S. soldier for his role in a daring 2015 mission to rescue dozens of hostages set to be executed by Islamic State militants in Iraq.

President Trump presents Army Ranger who rescued dozens of hostages with Medal of Honor

President Donald Trump bestowed the Medal of Honor on a U.S. soldier Friday, calling him “one of the bravest men anywhere in the world” for his role in a daring 2015 missio n to rescue dozens of hostages who were set to be executed by Islamic State militants in Iraq.

Murphy: Many refusing to cooperate with contact tracers

Democratic Gov. Phil Murphy says almost three-fifths of people who respond to New Jersey’s COVID-19 contact tracers are refusing to cooperate.

NYC business leaders call on de Blasio to crackdown on crime, quality of life issues

In an open letter to Mayor Bill de Blasio, more than 160 CEO’s from major corporations based in the five boroughs urged the Mayor to crackdown on New York City’s crime and quality of life issues, or else the Big Apple may not rebound from the pandemic shutdowns anytime soon.

Business leaders urge De Blasio to fix NYC
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A group of business leaders in New York City wrote a letter Thursday urging Mayor Bill de Blasio to deal with the city's crime and quality of life issues.

Federal judges block Trump order to exclude undocumented immigrants from Census count

Federal judges have blocked an order from President Donald Trump that tried to exclude people in the country illegally from the process of redrawing congressional districts.

Indoor dining in NYC to resume Sept. 30 with restrictions

Indoor dining at restaurants in New York City can resume at 25 percent capacity beginning on Sept. 30 with additional safety measures, announced Gov. Andrew Cuomo Wednesday.

Political science professor talks impact of Woodward book on 2020 election

Brian Smith believes that although this book reveals Trump told one person one thing and then turned around and told the American people another about how dangerous this virus is, this information will not be a make or break for the president in this election.

Anthony Rapp sues Kevin Spacey over sexual assault

Two men have filed a lawsuit against actor Kevin Spacey, accusing him of sexual assaults in the 1980s when they were teens. One of the men, actor Anthony Rapp, first spoke out against Spacey in 2017. 

Homeless to be moved from UWS hotel after residents revolt

The city’s plan to temporarily house homeless men in hotels on the Upper West Side has backfired, after people who live in the neighborhood threatened to sue the city over the policy.

City moving homeless people from UWS hotel
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The city?s plan to temporarily house homeless men in hotels on the Upper West Side has backfired, after people who live in the neighborhood threatened to sue the city over the policy.