Nation Sep 02 Death toll rises after Hurricane Ida's remnants hit Northeast A stunned U.S. East Coast faced a rising death toll, surging rivers, tornado damage and continuing calls for rescue Thursday after the remnants of Hurricane Ida walloped the region with record-breaking rain.
Nation Aug 23 New York City mandates vaccinations for public school teachers and staff All New York City public school teachers and other staffers will have to get vaccinated against the coronavirus, officials said Monday, ramping up pandemic protections as the nation's largest school system prepares for classes to start next month.
Politics Aug 11 WATCH: Hochul says she's ready to lead following Cuomo's exit In her first public remarks after the Democratic governor announced his resignation, Hochul said she would change the work culture in the state's top office.
Nation Jun 14 Wasabi wins best in show at Westminster dog show Waddling through a small-but-mighty turn in the ring, Wasabi nabbed U.S. dogdom’s most prestigious prize after winning the big American Kennel Club National Championship in 2019.
Arts Apr 25 DMX immortalized by family and close friends at memorial DMX’s legacy was immortalized as a man beloved by his family, honored for his strong faith and respected as one of hip-hop’s greatest icons at his memorial service Saturday, with several heartfelt speeches from those who knew the rapper best.
Arts Apr 09 Rapper DMX dead at age 50 The Grammy-nominated performer died after suffering “catastrophic cardiac arrest,” according to the hospital in White Plains, New York, where he died.
Science Mar 28 New York lawmakers agree to legalize recreational marijuana New York is poised to join a growing number of states that have legalized marijuana after state lawmakers reached a deal to allow sales of the drug for recreational use. The agreement reached Saturday, which is expected to be signed…
Nation Feb 01 Major winter storm pummels Northeast, closing schools and vaccination sites A sprawling, lumbering winter storm walloped the East Coast on Monday, shutting down coronavirus vaccination sites, closing schools and halting transit.
Nation Jan 30 Federal conspiracy charges for 2 Proud Boys in Capitol riot Dominic Pezzola, a former Marine who authorities say was seen on video smashing a Capitol window with a stolen Capitol Police riot shield, and William Pepe, who authorities said was photographed inside the building, were arrested earlier in the month…
Health Jan 14 Expanded vaccine rollout in U.S. spawns a new set of problems The rapid expansion of COVID-19 vaccinations to senior citizens across the U.S. has led to bottlenecks, system crashes and hard feelings in many states because of overwhelming demand for the shots.