Politics Mar 02 Supreme Court preserves only GOP-held congressional district in NYC for 2026 elections By Mark Sherman, Associated Press
Nation Feb 23 Watch 2:40 Millions on East Coast blanketed by most snowfall some have seen in years Parts of the Northeast are just beginning to dig out after a powerful winter storm. In some cases, it was the worst blizzard in a decade. It's compounding more trouble onto what’s already been a difficult winter. Geoff Bennett reports. By Geoff Bennett, Eliot Barnhart
Nation Feb 23 Heavy snow falls in Northeast, with many stuck at home under blizzard warnings and travel bans The National Weather Service called travel conditions "nearly impossible."… By Anthony Izaguirre, Claire Rush, Julie Walker, Adam Geller, Associated Press
Politics Jan 21 Judge strikes down district boundaries of New York City's only Republican House seat A judge on Wednesday threw out the boundaries of the only congressional seat in New York City represented by a Republican, ordering the state to redraw the district because its current composition unconstitutionally diluted the votes of Black and Hispanic… By Anthony Izaguirre, Associated Press
Nation Jan 15 Judge clears way for New York offshore wind project, handing industry another victory against Trump District Judge Carl J. Nichols, an appointee of President Donald Trump, faulted the government for not responding to key points in Empire Wind’s court filings, including the contention that the administration violated proper procedure. By Michael Phillis, Jennifer McDermott, Associated Press
Jan 09 Luigi Mangione fights to block death penalty, murder charge and key evidence in court By Michael R. Sisak, Larry Neumeister, Associated Press Mangione’s lawyers contend that authorities prejudiced his case by turning his December 2024 arrest into a “Marvel movie” spectacle and by publicly declaring their desire to see him executed even before he was formally indicted. Continue reading
Jan 08 Mamdani and Hochul unveil free child care plan in New York City By Anthony Izaguirre, Associated Press Mamdani said he expects the program to cover around 2,000 children this fall and then continue to expand until it becomes a universal program. Continue reading
Jan 08 Judge disqualifies federal prosecutor from overseeing investigations into Letitia James By Michael Hill, Associated Press A judge has disqualified a federal prosecutor from overseeing investigations into New York Attorney General Letitia James. Continue reading
Jan 06 George Conway enters crowded Democratic primary to succeed retiring Rep. Jerry Nadler of New York By Anthony Izaguirre, Associated Press Conway is an attorney who once supported President Donald Trump and was previously married to former Trump adviser Kellyanne Conway. But he's now a prominent Trump critic. Continue reading
Dec 31 Zohran Mamdani to become NYC's next mayor with a midnight oath underground By Anthony Izaguirre, Associated Press The Democrat's team is planning two separate swearing-in ceremonies Thursday. Continue reading