Politics Jun 18 Mamdani tests his political clout in New York's primary as he looks to reshape the Democratic Party Not long ago, New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani was demonized by leaders of both political parties. Today, just six months after taking office, the 34-year-old democratic socialist's political strength is surging.
Nation Jun 18 WATCH: New York celebrates NBA champions NY Knicks with parade, keys to the city Jalen Brunson held up the golden NBA championship trophy for a forest of outstretched hands to touch as fans celebrated the New York Knicks' first title in 53 years with a booming parade through Manhattan's skyscraper-flanked “Canyon of Heroes.”…
World Apr 29 PHOTOS: King Charles and Queen Camilla honor victims at the 9/11 Memorial Charles laid flowers at the National 9/11 Memorial and the royal couple spoke with victims' relatives, first responders and local dignitaries before traveling to other events midway through a four-day diplomatic trip to the U.S. to mark 250 years of…
Politics Apr 10 Mamdani hits 100 days as mayor of New York City As Mamdani, a Democrat, marks an early milestone in his mayoralty, it remains to be seen whether he’ll be able to leverage his fame into achieving the progressive policy proposals that propelled him to office.
Nation Feb 23 Heavy snow falls in Northeast, with many stuck at home under blizzard warnings and travel bans The National Weather Service called travel conditions "nearly impossible."…
Politics Jan 21 Judge strikes down district boundaries of New York City's only Republican House seat A judge on Wednesday threw out the boundaries of the only congressional seat in New York City represented by a Republican, ordering the state to redraw the district because its current composition unconstitutionally diluted the votes of Black and Hispanic…
Nation Jan 08 Mamdani and Hochul unveil free child care plan in New York City Mamdani said he expects the program to cover around 2,000 children this fall and then continue to expand until it becomes a universal program.
Politics Jan 06 George Conway enters crowded Democratic primary to succeed retiring Rep. Jerry Nadler of New York Conway is an attorney who once supported President Donald Trump and was previously married to former Trump adviser Kellyanne Conway. But he's now a prominent Trump critic.
Politics Jan 01 WATCH: NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani gives inaugural speech after taking oath of office “Beginning today, we will govern expansively and audaciously. We may not always succeed, but never will we be accused of lacking the courage to try,” Mamdani told a cheering crowd.
Politics Dec 31 Zohran Mamdani to become NYC's next mayor with a midnight oath underground The Democrat's team is planning two separate swearing-in ceremonies Thursday.