LA political donor gets 30 years in prison for fetish deaths
Ed Buck told his neighbors that the steady stream of young Black men leaving his West Hollywood apartment were social...
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DC Police Union Ad blames 2 council members for crime increase
The D.C. Police Union has gone on the offensive, blaming the rise in crime and a shrinking police force squarely...
Two clean energy bills approved by state’s Public Service Commission
Green energy from upstate and Canada: those are two sources New York City will soon be tapping into to produce...
Adams announces plans to expand gifted, talented program
The city will expand its gifted and talented program, promising to create seats in neighborhoods that historically had few. The...
New York’s surging Covid cases driven by new Omicron subvariants
Two new Omicron subvariants that appear even more transmissible than the highly-contagious BA.2 are driving an uptick in Covid cases...
‘We got him’: Suspect in Brooklyn subway shooting taken into custody, officials say
The man accused of carrying out a mass shooting inside a Brooklyn subway station during rush hour Tuesday morning has...
Adams defends policing policies in wake of subway mass shooting arrest
Mayor Eric Adams joined Ruschell Boone, Dean Meminger and Anthony Pascale on NY1 Wednesday to discuss the arrest of Frank...
President Barrow swears in 3 high court judges, perm sec, members of HRC in Banjul
The Gambian President, Adama Barrow, has sworn in three high court judges, a permanent secretary and a member of the...
Elon Musk sued by Twitter shareholder on stock-trading technicality
Elon Musk needed to share information about these shares. The outlandish Tesla CEO was sued in Manhattan Federal Court Tuesday...
DC judge denies motion to detain two men accused of impersonating federal agents
A Washington, D.C. federal judge denied prosecutors motion to detain the two men who were charged with impersonating federal law...
Joe Biden Calls Russia’s Deadly Attack On Ukraine ‘Genocide’
President Joe Biden called Russia’s invasion of Ukraine a genocide, saying “Putin is just trying to wipe out the idea...
‘Simple story of corruption’: New York Lt. Gov. Benjamin indicted in bribery scheme
New York Lt. Gov. Brian Benjamin was arrested and indicted Tuesday in connection with a campaign finance scheme on charges...
‘How to Murder Your Husband’ fiction author on trial for real-life murder
Romance novelist Nancy Crampton-Brophy, author of the online essay, "How to Murder Your Husband," appeared in an Oregon courtroom Monday...
Biden announces new rule on “ghost guns” aimed at preventing gun crimes
President Biden and the Justice Department announced new steps Monday aimed at combating gun crimes, including a rule targeting the...
New York’s budget will speed up tax relief for middle-income residents
More than 6 million middle-income taxpayers in New York are set to receive a faster tax rate reduction as part...
Adams designates Juneteenth a paid city holiday
Juneteenth will be a paid city holiday this year for the first time in the five boroughs’ history, Mayor Eric...
Times Square manhole blast sends crowds fleeing for their lives
A thunderous manhole blast sent panicked crowds in Times Square sprinting for safety on Sunday evening — but no one...
Mayor Adams tests positive for COVID
Eric Adams, mayor of New York City, tested positive for the coronavirus Sunday, his 100th day in office, the mayor’s...
Man gets 375 years in murders of woman, 2 kids
A man has been sentenced to 375 years in jail in the 2016 slayings of three people, including two children,...
Student at odds with Montclair State University over its change of vaccine requirements for housing
A student has expressed concern that his civil rights have been violated after his New Jersey college changed its vaccine...
Adams pressed on crime, other challenges in first 100 days in office
Mayor Adams said he’s been working around the clock to improve the city that never sleeps. “It’s not a 9-to-5...
Members of Congress call on Adams to improve access to mental health treatment at NYC jails
Six months after the powerful House Oversight Committee began investigating the sprawling Rikers Island complex, its chairwoman and two other...
Adams hopes to lift toddler mask mandate ‘within a week or so’ if COVID stats allow
Mayor Eric Adams hopes to lift the city’s mask mandate for toddlers “within a week or so,” but his decision...
5 small fires set on UWS; Barney Greengrass’ dining shed damaged: FDNY
The FDNY put out a spate of small fires on the Upper West Side early Thursday morning, including one that...
Concerns emerge over child care funding in New York state budget
A proposal to boost spending for child care in the New York state budget is running into problems, with some...
Minimum wage increase for tipped D.C. workers to go to a vote in November
The D.C. Board of Elections gave preliminary approval for a question to be placed on the November ballot asking voters...
NYPD: Murders down, but overall crime up by nearly 37% in March
New York City recorded fewer homicides last month than it did in March 2021, but overall crime rose by nearly...
Adams backs firing of city attorney who denounced pre-K mask mandate
Mayor Eric Adams on Wednesday stood by the New York City Law Department's decision to fire an attorney who interrupted...
Elon Musk joins Twitter board of directors after buying up shares
Just a day after buying up 9.2% of the social media site’s stock, Elon Musk has been named to Twitter’s...
Woman, 61, fatally shot during dispute on Bronx street — NYPD
A 61-year-old woman died after she was shot during a dispute between two groups on a Bronx street Monday night,...
Advocates for pay equity, businesses spar in hearing over salary disclosure law
Business group leaders and advocates for pay equity sought to sway City Council members in a hearing Tuesday on the...
City lawyer fired after protesting Adams’ mask mandate for toddlers
The city’s youngest students continued to wear their masks Monday, after Mayor Eric Adams dropped his initial plan to end...
Stay placed on judge’s ruling rejecting New York’s redistricting maps
A temporary stay has been granted on a New York judge's ruling that rejected the state Legislature's new maps of...
New York City launching Florida digital advertising campaign in support of LGBTQ community
In a new advertising campaign launched Monday, Mayor Eric Adams' administration denounced the Parental Rights in Education bill, dubbed by...
Broadway community holds musical vigil for Ukraine
"Do You Hear the People Sing?" from the Tony Award-winning musical "Les Miserables" is what some members of the Broadway...
How a crew laundered millions in cartel cash across New York City
The sight of the state trooper’s flashing lights was enough to send Shaui Sun into a panic as the Queens...
GOP Gov. Sununu dismisses Trump as ‘f–king crazy’ at posh Gridiron dinner
The Republican governor of New Hampshire has dismissed former President Trump as “f–king crazy” during a monologue at the elite...
Trump slams Biden administration on transgender policies
Former president Donald Trump slammed the Biden administration’s endorsement of surgery and medical therapy for transgender minors at a rally...
Hochul announces expanded eligibility for second COVID booster shots
A number of New York residents are now eligible to receive a second COVID-19 booster shot, Gov. Kathy Hochul announced...
Ramadan: Council Speaker Adams extends best wishes to Muslims across NYC
New York City Council Speaker, Adrienne Adams, has extended her best wishes to Muslims across New York City. While sending...
Mask mandate for children under 5 can remain in place, appeals court judge rules
The Adams administration’s mask mandate for children under 5 can remain in place for now, a state appellate court ruled...
House passes $35-a-month insulin cap
The House on Thursday passed a bill capping the monthly cost of insulin at $35 for insured patients, part of...
Biden says Putin appears to be “self-isolated”
President Biden said Thursday that Russian President Vladimir Putin appears to be "self-isolated" and "there appears to be some indication...
Biden plans to tap oil reserve to control gas prices
President Biden is preparing to order the release of up to 1 million barrels of oil per day from the...
Rep. Ocasio-Cortez calls for Justice Clarence Thomas to resign as Dems demand his recusal from Jan. 6 cases
On Tuesday, New York Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez called on Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas to resign from the high court,...
FDA and CDC clear second booster of COVID vaccine for ages 50 and over
More than 34 million Americans aged 50 and older are now eligible to receive another booster shot, after the Food...
NYC commissioners commend changes to Essential Plan eligibility
New York City Commisioners on health coverage have commended the changes made to the Essential Plan eligibility. The commendation was...
Oscars 2022: Chris Rock releases apologetic statement after ‘G.I. Jane 2’ Joke
At the Oscars, night of March 27th, Chris Rock took the stage to announce the winner of Best Documentary. Things...
Mayor Adams defends his policing strategies, pointing to children victimized by violence
The surveillance video shows a woman, holding a toddler’s hand, being robbed at gunpoint inside an apartment building. While the...
House January 6 committee refers contempt charges for Navarro and Scavino
The House select committee investigating the January 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol unanimously voted Monday night to recommend that...
Online video shows girl killing cousin, self
Two young cousins were livestreaming from a St. Louis apartment when one child fatally shot the other before killing herself...
‘Not on my watch’: Schumer vows to push Biden, feds against NYC VA hospital closures
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer plans to go up the chain of command to stop the Veterans Affairs Department from...
NYS Lt. Gov. Benjamin questioned by feds about ‘shady campaign donor’
Lt. Gov. Brian Benjamin was questioned by the feds amid a reported probe into whether he was allegedly involved in...
Straight from the Trading Floor
By Michael Reinking, Sr. This week has really been about consolidation. After rallying over 5% last week, US markets spent...
Russian forces damage Holocaust memorial near Kharkiv
The Russian military has damaged a Holocaust memorial near the city of Kharkiv. Ukraine’s Ministry of Defense said in a...
CHP on lengthy chase of suspected catalytic converter thief
California Highway Patrol (CHP) has embarked on a lengthy chase of a suspected catalytic converter across Orange County. SkyFOX was...
Trump DC hotel gets approval to sell to Miami investment fund
Donald Trump's luxury hotel near the White House, which drew diplomats, lobbyists and plenty of controversy while he was president,...
Jury awards $14 million to George Floyd protesters in Denver who alleged police department used excessive force
Jurors on Friday found police used excessive force against protesters, violating their constitutional rights, during demonstrations over the killing of...
Biden to meet with Ukrainian refugees in Poland
President Biden will meet with Ukrainian refugees, and he'll deliver a "major address" while he's in Warsaw, Poland, national security...
2 arrested in connection to 9 fentanyl overdose deaths in DC
Two people were arrested and charged in connection to a slew of overdoses that took the lives of nine people...
