Anatoly Chubais, longtime aide to Vladimir Putin, resigns amid Russia’s invasion of Ukraine
The Kremlin says President Vladimir Putin's envoy for liaison with international organizations has resigned. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov was quoted...
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As war rages in Ukraine, Nestle suspends sales of KitKat, Nesquik in Russia
Nestle will stop making brands including KitKat and Nesquik in Russia, the world's largest food company said Wednesday amid public...
City tapped to get $188M in federal disaster relief
The federal government have set to pay out a $188 million disaster relief grant to New York City, federal housing...
26-year-old woman arrested in connection with death of Broadway singing coach
A 26-year-old woman has been arrested in connection with the death of an 87-year-old Broadway singing coach who was shoved...
Biden says “clear sign” Putin considering use of chemical or biological weapons in Ukraine
Russia continued flattening Ukraine's besieged port city of Mariupol on Tuesday amid escalating warnings from Washington that a cornered President...
“It’s coming”: President Biden warns of “evolving” Russian cyber threat to U.S.
President Biden warned Monday that "evolving intelligence" suggests Russia is exploring options for potential cyber attacks targeting U.S. critical infrastructure....
Ketanji Brown Jackson vows to defend Constitution on first day of Supreme Court hearings
President Biden's nominee for the Supreme Court, Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson, has vowed to defend the country's constitution. Jackson made...
Ukraine rejects Russian demand for surrender in Mariupol
Ukrainian officials defiantly rejected a Russian demand that their forces in Mariupol lay down arms and raise white flags Monday...
Jan. 6 panel will reveal new information about attack— Cheney says
The House panel investigating the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol will reveal new details and may make...
Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas hospitalized with infection
Thomas is being treated with intravenous antibiotics Justice Clarence Thomas has been hospitalized because of an infection, the Supreme Court...
McConnell says “vast majority” of Republicans “totally behind” Ukraine
Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell said Sunday that he believes the "vast majority" of Republicans wholly support Ukraine in its...
Russians push deeper into port city of Mariupol as locals plead for help: “Children, elderly people are dying”
Russian forces pushed deeper into Ukraine's besieged and battered port city of Mariupol on Saturday, where heavy fighting shut down...
NYC’s new health czar says young kids should continue wearing masks
The city’s new health commissioner believes mask mandates for young children should be indefinitely maintained – a position in direct...
Putin calls opponents “scum, traitors” as Moscow announces new crackdown on “false information”
Facing stiff resistance in Ukraine and crippling economic sanctions at home, Russian President Vladimir Putin is using language that recalls...
Hochul seeks changes to bail reform law as part of state budget
In a ten-point plan obtained by NY1 News, Gov. Kathy Hochul is calling for significant changes to criminal justice reforms...
Washington state deputy dead, another wounded after shootout during SWAT arrest attempt
One of two Pierce County Sheriff's deputies wounded in an exchange of gunfire as they tried to arrest a man...
Biden administration shields Afghans in U.S from deportation
The Biden administration will provide immigration relief to tens of thousands of Afghans in the U.S., shielding them from deportation...
New US ambassador, Sharon Cromer, resumes duty in Gambia
The new ambassador of the United States to The Gambia, Sharon L Cromer, has resumed duty in The Gambia. Cromer...
NYS Climate Action Council announces public hearing schedule
New York State’s 22-member Climate Action Council, established under the Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act (CLCPA), will hold 10...
Aging service providers engage volunteers to reduce social isolation for adults
Providers of aging services are seeking to expand programs that address social isolation in the pandemic, including volunteer models like...
Biden admin weighs providing Ukraine with killer drones called Switchblades
The Biden administration is considering providing Ukraine with U.S.-made killer drones — cutting-edge guided missiles that could accurately target Russian...
Biden to travel to Europe for NATO summit on Russian invasion of Ukraine
President Biden will travel to Europe next week to meet with allies to discuss the West's response to Russia's invasion...
Police arrest man suspected of stalking, killing homeless in NYC, D.C.
Police said early Tuesday they've arrested a suspected gunman who has been stalking homeless men asleep on the streets of...
NYC Health Commissioner, Dave Chokshi steps down, reflects on pandemic
Dr. Dave Chokshi, has stepped down as the New York City’s Health Commissioner. Chokshi stepped down on Monday March 14,...
Yonkers man charged in hate crime for violent attack on Asian woman
Westchester County District Attorney Miriam E. Rocah has announced that Yonkers resident, Tammel Esco, was charged with a hate crime...
Advocates react to shootings of two homeless men
Advocates for homeless New Yorkers are reacting after two homeless men were shot Saturday morning, one of them fatally. For...
Barack Obama says he tested positive for COVID-19
Former President Barack Obama said on Sunday, March 13 that he has tested positive for COVID-19 and is "feeling fine"...
More US troops deploy overseas in wake of Ukraine invasion
U.S. soldiers continued to deploy Friday to Europe, joining thousands already sent overseas to support NATO allies amid Russia's invasion...
NATO Secretary General, Stoltenberg, Warns Russia against Attacks on Supply Lines from NATO Countries to Ukraine
NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg has warned that a Russian attack on the supply lines of allied countries supporting Ukraine...
Lockdown returns as China records 3,393 daily COVID-19 cases
China reported 3,393 new Covid-19 cases Sunday, the National Health Commission said, more than double the previous day, as the...
Ballistic missiles fired at US consulate in Iraq
Up to a dozen ballistic missiles launched from Iran were fired early Sunday morning towards the US consulate in Iraq’s...
Car crash claims one at D.C. restaurant
One person has reportedly died in an autocrash at a restaurant in Washington, D.C. According to a Metropolitan Police Department,...
Washington, Oregon to lift mask mandate as COVID-19 activity falls
Washington, Oregon mask mandates lift Saturday as COVID-19 activity falls Starting Saturday, customers will no longer have to mask up...
Career criminal indicted for murder charge freed without bail by NYC judge
A career criminal indicted in February on a murder charge for allegedly beating to death a 67-year-old man was freed...
Two NYPD officers found guilty of stealing cash from ‘drunk driver’ in police ‘integrity’ sting
Two former police officers have been convicted by Manhattan juries of stealing cash from a suspect they arrested in an...
Mount Vernon man jailed for setting ex-girl friend’s apartment on fire
Westchester County District Attorney Miriam E. Rocah has announced that Mount Vernon resident, Tony Clark, was sentenced for starting two...
NYS: CJWG releases draft criteria for identifying disadvantaged communities
New York State has released the draft criteria developed by the Climate Justice Working Group (CJWG) for identifying disadvantaged communities....
Survey finds support for child care expansion among business leaders
A survey of business leaders and registered voters in New York set to be released later on Thursday found large...
Pelosi cuts COVID funding out of spending bill after Democrats revolt
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi pulled $15.6 billion in COVID-19 relief funding from a trillion-dollar omnibus spending measure Wednesday after Democrats...
House passes sweeping $1.5 trillion omnibus spending bill
The House has passed sweeping $1.5 trillion omnibus spending package on Wednesday night to fund the government. This is coming...
Nigeria: Lawmaker donates e-libraries to schools within constituency
A Nigerian lawmaker, who represents Ifelodun/ Boripe/ Odo-Otin federal constituency in Osun State, Hon Rasheed Olalekan, has donated e-libraries to...
Car crashes into gates of Polish embassy in Washington DC
A car crashed into the gates of Poland’s embassy in Washington on Tuesday night, according to reports. A resident named...
‘Brutal’ career criminal slashes man days after securing release for similar incident in NYC
A violent career criminal has allegedly slashed a stranger in the face on the subway. The incident happened on Sunday...
Gambia celebrates 5 top female achievers on International Women’s Day
As The Gambia joined the rest of the world on Tuesday March 8, 2022, to mark this year's International Women’s...
Banjul mayor commemorates International Women’s Day, advocates for gender equality
The Mayor of Banjul, the Capital city of The Gambia, Rohey Malick Lowe, has advocated for gender equality. Mayor Lowe...
Lottery process draws backlash in NYC high schools
New York City's process for eighth-graders to apply to about two dozen selective high schools, such as Millennium High School...
US Congress passes bill to make lynching a hate crime
Congress has given final approval Monday to legislation that for the first time would make lynching a federal hate crime...
Senator Biaggi, Salazar to examine sexual assault in New York’s correctional facilities
The Senate Ethics and Internal Governance Committee Chairwoman, Alessandra Biaggi, and Senate Crime Victims, Crime, and Correction Chairwoman Julia Salazar...
Senator Biaggi, Salazar to examine sexual assault in New York’s correctional facilities
The Senate Ethics and Internal Governance Committee Chairwoman, Alessandra Biaggi, and Senate Crime Victims, Crime, and Correction Chairwoman Julia Salazar...
NYC man shot in police – involved gunfire
A police officer shot and critically wounded the driver of a Jeep SUV after stopping the vehicle for allegedly running...
NYC subway to prioritize safety
The Big Apple’s skyrocketing crime rate may stymie its attempt to claw back economically from the COVID-19 pandemic, leaders said...
Ukraine: Over 4,500 staff lose jobs as KPMG dumps Russia, Belarus firms
The British-Dutch multinational professional services network, KPMG International Limited, has announced its decision to remove Russia and Belarus firms from...
Serbia citizens, Russians stage protest against Ukraine war
A group of Russian citizens living in Serbia have protested to condemn the war in Ukraine. The protesters on Sunday...
Ukrainian peace negotiator shot dead
A Ukrainian peace negotiator Denis Kireev has been killed amid claims that he was a Russian spy in the ongoing...
Man shot, killed while walking with kids in Northeast DC
A man has been shot and killed while carrying a baby in a car seat and holding the hand of...
Death penalty: Oklahoma used wrong labels
Prison officials have stated that Oklahoma used the wrong drug labels during at least three recent executions. The officials said...
Supreme Court reimposes death sentence for Boston Marathon bomber Dzhokhar Tsarnaev
The United States Supreme Court has reinstated convicted Boston Marathon bomber Dzhokhar Tsarnaev’s death sentence for his role in the...
Supreme Court Sides With F.B.I. in Case on Spying on Muslims
The United States Supreme Court has sided in favour of the FBI in a case concerning discrimination claims by three...
New York State cautions snowmobilers to ride Safely
The New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation, New York State Park Police, New York State Police...
NYS Parks to introduce pilot parking reservation system
This spring, New York State Parks, along with the Palisades Interstate Park Commission, has disclosed a plan to introduce a...
