Politics Jul 15 NY lawsuit against Trump, 2 children delayed due to Ivana’s death The ex-president, son Donald Jr. and daughter Ivanka had been scheduled for depositions — a term for out-of-court questioning under oath — starting as soon as Friday. But New York Attorney General Letitia James’ office said it had agreed to…
Nation Jul 14 Ivana Trump, first wife of former President Donald Trump, has died The Trumps were a publicity power couple in New York in the 1980s and 1990s before their equally public, and messy, divorce after Donald Trump met his next wife, Marla Maples.
Politics Jun 27 Judge says New York city can’t let noncitizens vote in city elections The law's supporters said it gave an electoral voice to many people who have made a home in the city and pay taxes to it but face tough paths to citizenship.
Nation Apr 28 In New York City, job ads will have to disclose what they pay New York City has passed one of the nation’s most far-reaching requirements for employers to tell job-seekers what they can make.
Politics Apr 28 After employers complain, NYC to push back law requiring pay transparency New York City has passed one of the nation's most far-reaching requirements for employers to tell job-seekers what they can make.
World Apr 18 U.N. says Yemen’s Houthi rebels have agreed to stop using child soldiers The Houthis signed what the U.N. describes as an "action plan" to end and prevent recruiting or using children in armed conflict, killing or maiming children and attacking schools and hospitals.
Nation Apr 13 Police arrest man accused of shooting 10 in Brooklyn subway attack The man accused in the shooting of 10 people on a Brooklyn subway has been arrested and charged with a federal terrorism offense.
Nation Apr 12 At least 16 people injured, including 10 shot, at Brooklyn subway station Police are looking for a U-Haul truck in connection to the Brooklyn subway shooting.
World Apr 07 U.N. General Assembly suspends Russia from Human Rights Council The U.N. General Assembly has voted to suspend Russia from the world organization's leading human rights body over allegations of horrific rights violations in Ukraine, which the United States and Ukraine have called tantamount to war crimes.
Arts Apr 03 Actor Estelle Harris, of ‘Seinfeld’ and ‘Toy Story’ fame, dies at 93 As middle-class matron Estelle Costanza, Harris put a memorable stamp on her recurring role in the smash 1990s sitcom. With her high-pitched voice and humorously overbearing attitude, she was an archetype of maternal indignation.