Rep. D’Esposito accused of nepotism and ethics violations: report
Long Island congressman Anthony D'Esposito is accused of giving part-time jobs to his fiancee's daughter and another woman he was involved with in 2023.
Most Hispanic Americans support abortion access, AP-NORC poll finds
Around 6 in 10 Hispanic Protestants and about two-thirds of Hispanic Catholics say abortion should be legal in all or most cases, the new AP-NORC poll found.
Record 80% of Americans believe nation is divided, Gallup poll finds
A new Gallup poll reveals that a record-high 80% of Americans believe the country is divided on important values, up from 77% in 2016.
Trump indicates he won't make another presidential run in 2028 if unsuccessful this time
The former president is currently seeking a second term in the Oval Office.
Secret Service uniformed officer accidentally shoots himself while on duty
The agent, who was on duty, was handling his service weapon when the firearm discharged.
Government shutdown averted, budget deal reached in Congress
Congressional leaders have a deal on a short-term spending bill that will fund federal agencies for about three months.
Indian prime minister Modi expected on Long Island for rally, meeting with Trump: What to know
Officials say more than 24,000 Indian-Americans have registered to attend the "Modi & US: Progress Together" rally at the Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum.
Federal authorities subpoena Adams' director of asylum seeker operations
As New York City Mayor Eric Adams faces a swarm of investigations into his top ranks, federal prosecutors are now seeking information from the director of New York City’s asylum seeker office.
Trump pledges to be 'best friend' to Jewish Americans amid ally's antisemitism claims
Former President Donald Trump on Thursday decried antisemitism hours after an explosive CNN report detailed how one of his allies running for North Carolina governor made a series of racial and sexual comments on a website where he also referred to himself as a “black NAZI.”
NYC COVID czar caught on cam bragging about attending drug-fueled sex parties during pandemic
Varma — who served as senior health advisor to then-Mayor Bill de Blasio during the height of the pandemic, talked about hosting orgies with his wife and attending underground dance parties with more than 200 people.
Can Donald Trump really turn New York red?
On Long Island Wednesday, Donald Trump promised to become the first Republican presidential candidate to win New York state since Ronald Reagan in 1984. But is it really possible?
LaMonica McIver wins NJ 10th District special election
Democratic Newark City Council President LaMonica McIver won the NJ 10th District special election.
Who's ahead in the race for president? New polls show movement in Pennsylvania, Georgia
Donald Trump and Kamala Harris are working overtime to secure wins in the key battleground states. Here is a closer look at how the candidates are polling this week.
Election 2024: Latest polling shows Harris extending lead over Trump
We’re less than 50 days out from the 2024 presidential election and for weeks, the polls have shown Vice President Kamala Harris with a lead — albeit a slim one — over former President Donald Trump.
Poll: Trump's favorability improves, but both still below 50 percent
Both presidential candidates continue to be viewed unfavorably by the majority of Americans in recent Gallup polling, similar to patterns in the 2016 and 2020 elections.