World Feb 21 Mexico’s former public security chief convicted in U.S. drug case A U.S. jury has convicted a former Mexican presidential cabinet member of taking massive bribes to protect the drug cartels he was tasked with combating.
Nation Feb 09 NYC cop accused of spying wants answers after charges dropped Baimadajie Angwang spent six months in a federal detention center before he was freed on bail.
Economy Jan 19 Flavored cannabis marketing criticized for targeting children As New York opens more legal outlets for recreational marijuana, some public health advocates want more scrutiny on how marijuana products are being marketed to teens and young adults.
Politics Jan 19 U.S. drops case against New York City cop accused of spying for China Charges against a New York City police officer accused of spying on behalf of China have been formally dropped after U.S. prosecutors said they uncovered new information that warranted the dismissal.
Economy Dec 29 New York opens its 1st legal recreational marijuana dispensary The first legal dispensary for recreational marijuana in New York is ringing up its first sales, opening up what is expected to be one of the country's biggest and most lucrative markets for cannabis.
Politics Dec 28 Prosecutors investigating Rep.-elect George Santos after lying admission Despite intensifying doubt about his fitness to hold federal office, Santos has thus far shown no signs of stepping aside — even as he has publicly admitted to a long list of lies.
Politics Nov 29 New York City will involuntarily hospitalize the mentally ill, mayor says New York City Mayor Eric Adams has announced a new initiative that would allow authorities to more aggressively intervene to help people in need of mental health treatment.
Arts Nov 24 High-flying balloon characters star in Thanksgiving parade Throngs of spectators lined the streets of New York on Thursday as colorful, high-flying balloons helped usher in the holiday season during the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade.
Nation Nov 21 New York issues 1st licenses for legal marijuana dispensaries New York has issued the state's first 36 cannabis dispensary licenses, taking a monumental step in establishing a legal and lucrative marketplace for recreational marijuana.
Nation Nov 18 As New York’s marijuana licenses loom, unauthorized shops bloom Stores openly selling marijuana can now be found throughout New York City, operated by people who shrugged at licensing requirements.