Nation Aug 10 Federal judge will hear arguments on potential takeover of New York City’s troubled jail system A federal judge has agreed to begin a process that could wrest control of New York City's troubled jail system away from Mayor Eric Adams. That could see a court-appointed outside authority take charge of Rikers Island by early next…
Politics Aug 09 Former NYPD inspector pleads guilty to obstructing probe into mayor’s failed presidential bid Former NYPD inspector Howard Redmond pleaded guilty to two counts of tampering with physical evidence, obstructing governmental administration and official misconduct.
Politics Jul 12 Steve Bannon ordered to pay nearly $500,000 in unpaid legal bills The far-right strategist and longtime ally of former President Donald Trump was sued this year for allegedly stiffing the Manhattan law firm that defended him against a cascade of legal troubles in recent years.
Politics Jul 07 6 charged in alleged scheme to help get Eric Adams elected New York City mayor Six people have been charged in an alleged scheme to divert tens of thousands of dollars in public funds to New York City Mayor Eric Adams' campaign months before his election.
Politics Jun 30 Prosecutors turn over more than 80,000 pages of material to Rep. George Santos in fraud case The New York Republican has pleaded not guilty to money laundering, wire fraud, theft of public services and making false statements to Congress.
Politics Jun 27 Court dismisses Ivanka Trump from fraud lawsuit against her father The civil lawsuit, brought by New York Attorney General Letitia James, accused former President Donald Trump of padding his net worth by billions of dollars and misleading banks, insurance companies and others about the value of his assets. It also…
Politics Jun 22 Rep. George Santos’ relatives signed his bail bond to keep him out of jail while awaiting trial The documents revealed that the Republican's congressman's father, Gercino dos Santos Jr., and an aunt, Elma Preven, co-signed the $500,000 bond that enabled his pretrial release as he awaits trial on federal charges.
Politics Jun 16 Ex-NYC Mayor Bill de Blasio ordered to pay $475,000 for misusing public funds on failed White House bid The fine caps off a two-year investigation into the mayor's use of taxpayer dollars to cover the travel costs of NYPD officers who accompanied him during cross-country campaign stops.
Nation Jun 11 AP sources: ‘Unabomber’ Ted Kaczynski died by suicide in prison medical center Ted Kaczynski, known as the “Unabomber,” who carried out a 17-year bombing campaign that killed three people and injured 23 others, died by suicide, four people familiar with the matter told The Associated Press.
Nation Jun 06 Entrepreneur, 2-year-old daughter among victims of Virginia plane crash, family and friends say The plane's erratic flight path directly over the nation's capital prompted the military to scramble fighter jets, causing a sonic boom heard in Washington, Maryland and Virginia.