Nation Oct 16 A rare family of barn owls moved into Manhattan's Upper West Side, captivating New Yorkers By Joseph B. Frederick, Josh Kelety, Associated Press
Nation Oct 14 Cornell president admits he never followed up on gang rape allegation ahead of no-confidence debate Cornell University President Michael Kotlikoff knew in 2024 that a student had reported being gang raped at a fraternity house, but never followed up to learn what had happened to her or whether any of the accused students had been… By Leah Willingham, Associated Press
Nation Oct 14 New York plans to ban Central Park's horse-drawn carriages after teen's death The City Council is expected to approve a bill next week that would end the rides by 2028. Three consecutive mayors had called for an end to the carriage rides because of safety concerns, only to have lawmakers yank back… By Anthony Izaguirre, Associated Press
Nation Oct 13 Cornell suspends fraternity parties, gives state police role in investigating campus assault reports The university also plans to work with New York State Police to allow independent criminal investigators to investigate sexual misconduct allegations and add a case manager to help those who report sexual misconduct navigate the university’s procedures. By Leah Willingham, Associated Press
Arts Oct 12 AP source: FBI issues actor Selma Blair a summons accusing her of assaults on a plane The charges listed on the violation notice issued by the FBI are assaults within the special maritime and territorial jurisdiction of the United States, according to a federal law enforcement official who spoke with the AP on condition of anonymity. By Michael R. Sisak, Associated Press
Oct 09 Watch 3:28 ICE shooting of man in New York with child in his car sparks outrage By William Brangham, Daniel Okay An investigation is underway after U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents shot a man in New York City Thursday. Federal authorities say 28-year-old Oscar Belgal attempted to ram officers with his vehicle when they tried to detain him. ICE agents… Continue watching
Oct 09 WATCH: Trump rallies with New York's GOP gubernatorial candidate Bruce Blakeman By Anthony Izaguirre, Associated Press At a political moment where Republicans are hoping to capture centrists wary of an ascendent progressive left, Blakeman has instead embraced the president and his aggressive conservative tactics. Continue reading
Oct 09 ICE officer shoots a man while making an arrest in New York, officials say By Philip Marcelo, Jennifer Peltz, Anthony Izaguirre, Associated Press A federal immigration officer shot a Dominican man in the neck as he drove in a car with a 5-year-old boy Thursday afternoon, officials said. The Department of Homeland Security said it was seeking to arrest the man in a… Continue reading
Oct 08 Federal agents involved in shooting that wounded person in New York, police say By Associated Press An FBI spokesperson said an evidence response team was responding to the scene “to support our partners at the Department of Homeland Security,” but offered no other details. Continue reading
Oct 08 5 House districts where Republicans are looking to turn the tables as Democrats eye big midterm wins By Will Weissert, Associated Press Here's a look at places where a cash bump and prime issues might help the party hold their own on election night. Continue reading