Feb 15 Amazon's exit could scare off tech companies from New York By Michael R. Sisak, Josh Boak, Associated Press Amazon jilted New York City on Valentine's Day, scrapping plans to build a massive headquarters campus in Queens amid fierce opposition from politicians angry about nearly $3 billion in tax breaks and the company's anti-union stance. Continue reading
Jul 11 Border Protection says NYC mayor crossed border illegally By Colleen Long, Associated Press New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio violated immigration laws by crossing the border on foot during a visit near El Paso, Texas, U.S. Customs and Border Protection alleges in a letter. The mayor's office denied the allegation. Continue reading
Nov 07 NYC votes on whether to give Bill de Blasio a second term By Associated Press The Democrat is facing a crowded field Tuesday, and polls show he is far ahead. Continue reading
Nov 04 Terror attack highlights de Blasio's strained relationships By Steve Peoples, Associated Press The attack highlights New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio's complicated relationships with Gov. Andrew Cuomo and President Donald Trump. Continue reading
Oct 31 Watch 4:15 Suspect in custody in NYC after 'lone-wolf' truck attack By PBS News Hour At least eight people are dead and more than a dozen injured after a rented pickup truck plowed into a busy bicycle path near the World Trade Center Memorial in Manhattan on Tuesday. A 29-year-old male has been taken into… Continue watching
Apr 12 Read the letter the Charging Bull sculptor sent demanding the removal of Fearless Girl By Elizabeth Flock, Synclaire Cruel The letter, which was sent through the sculptor’s attorneys, argues that the statue of the girl violates copyright and was placed there for commercial gain… Continue reading
Apr 02 Watch 3:12 NYC mayor endorses Rikers shutdown plan By PBS News Hour New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio has endorsed a proposal to shut down Rikers Island jail complex that holds 7,500 inmates. The facility, notorious for violence at the hands of guards and among inmates, has been the subject of… Continue watching
Sep 18 Trump, Clinton respond to New York City explosion By Jonathan Lemire and Ken Thomas, Associated Press Donald Trump appeared to pre-empt New York City officials when he declared Saturday evening that a "bomb went off" in New York City before officials had released details. Continue reading
Jul 27 Watch 7:33 Watch New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio's full speech at the 2016 Democratic National Convention By PBS News Hour Continue watching
Jun 29 NYC's gender-neutral bathrooms urge people to 'look past pink and blue' By Joshua Barajas New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio signed a new law Tuesday that would require all single-occupant bathrooms citywide to be designated as gender-neutral. Continue reading