Politics Feb 03 WATCH: Biden says nation must come together to end gun violence during visit to New York Running through a grim tally of recent gun deaths, Biden pledged that the federal government would step up its fight against gun violence by working more closely with police and communities to stop the surging bloodshed.
Nation Jan 11 Safety doors failed in Bronx apartment fire that killed 17 people Investigators are trying to determine why safety doors failed to close in a New York City high-rise when a deadly fire broke out…
Nation Jan 10 Doctors working to save gravely injured after NYC fire kills 17 Doctors are working to save the lives of several people gravely injured when smoke from a fire knocked them out or trapped them in their apartments in a New York City high-rise building.
Politics Jan 01 New NYC Mayor Eric Adams calls for resiliency against virus “Getting vaccinated is not letting the crisis control you,” Adams said at City Hall. “Enjoying a Broadway show. Sending your kids to school. Going back to the office. These are declarations of confidence that our city is our own.”…
Nation Dec 21 NYC mayor vows ‘No more shutdowns’ as city faces virus spike New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio said he's committed to keeping the city open as it grapples with yet another spike in coronavirus cases.
Nation Dec 15 Sewell to become 1st woman, 3rd Black person to lead NYC police force Sewell, who serves as the Nassau County Police Chief of Detectives, will be the third Black person to serve as New York Police Department commissioner.
Politics Dec 09 New York Attorney General Letitia James ends run for governor The Democrat said in a statement Thursday that she needs to continue her work as attorney general, citing "a number of important investigations and cases" underway.
Nation Dec 04 CNN fires Chris Cuomo for helping brother deal with scandal CNN fired anchor Chris Cuomo on Saturday after details emerged about how he assisted his brother, former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo, as the politician faced sexual harassment allegations earlier this year.
Health Dec 02 Omicron confirmed in man who attended NYC anime convention Officials said Thursday that the man tested positive after returning home and that his symptoms have subsided.
Politics Nov 02 Democrat Eric Adams elected New York City mayor Adams is the Brooklyn borough president and a former New York City police captain. He will become the city's second Black mayor and must steer the damaged metropolis through its recovery from the coronavirus pandemic.