Nation Jan 30 NYPD officers will have to record race of people they question in new transparency law The issue was thrust into the national spotlight this weekend when NYPD officers pulled over a Black lawmaker without giving him a reason.
Politics Jan 19 NYC Mayor Adams vetoes bills banning solitary confinement in jails and expanding reporting of police stops Democratic Mayor Eric Adams' Friday vetoes set up a faceoff with the City Council, which has said it has enough votes to override him. The Democratic-led council approved the measures in the final days of 2023.
Politics Dec 20 New York City Council approves bill banning solitary confinement in city jails The bill places a four-hour limit on isolating inmates who pose an immediate risk of violence to others or themselves in "de-escalation" units.
Nation Dec 16 Migrants face eviction from emergency shelters in New York City as holidays approach It could be a cold, grim New Year for thousands of migrant families living in New York City’s emergency shelter system. With winter setting in, they are being told they need to clear out, with no guarantee they’ll be given…
Politics Dec 12 George Santos attorney expresses optimism about plea talks as expelled congressman appears in court Former U.S. Rep. George Santos' lawyer expressed optimism about plea negotiations in Santos' criminal fraud case Tuesday, successfully fending off prosecutors' attempts to speed up the the ousted congressman's trial.
Politics Mar 23 Fake AI images of Putin, Trump being arrested spread online Fake images of former President Donald Trump being arrested by New York City police and Russian President Vladimir Putin behind prison bars have flooded social media in recent days.
Arts May 10 Celebrity chef Mario Batali acquitted of sexual misconduct allegations Celebrity chef Mario Batali has been cleared of sexual misconduct following a criminal trial in Boston.
Nation May 09 Accuser testifies during first day of Mario Batali sexual misconduct trial A woman who accused Mario Batali of kissing and groping her while attempting to take a selfie has testified in the celebrity chef’s sexual misconduct trial in Boston.
Nation May 04 Satanic Temple asks Boston to fly flag after Supreme Court ruling Mayor Michelle Wu's office said it's reviewing the high court's decision and the city's flag raising program.
Politics Apr 01 In U.S.’s welcome to Ukrainians, African refugees see racial bias African refugees say the recent decision to grant refugee status and other humanitarian protections to Ukrainians fleeing war underscores the racial bias inherent in American immigration policy.