Jan 27 WATCH: U.S. charges 3 in plot to kill Iranian-American author in New York City By Lindsay Whitehurst, Ellen Knickmeyer, Associated Press The Justice Department has charged three men in an alleged plot that originated in Iran to kill an Iranian American author and activist who has spoken out against human rights abuses. Continue reading
Jan 19 U.S. drops case against New York City cop accused of spying for China By Bobby Caina Calvan, Associated Press Charges against a New York City police officer accused of spying on behalf of China have been formally dropped after U.S. prosecutors said they uncovered new information that warranted the dismissal. Continue reading
Jan 02 New York City nurses, hospitals resume contract talks as possible strike looms By Associated Press A possible strike by thousands of New York City nurses is looming even though nurses at one hospital reached a tentative agreement hours before their contract was set to expire. Continue reading
Dec 08 Watch 8:14 How suburban zoning rules are stifling development and causing rents to spike By Paul Solman, Sam Weber The cost of housing has risen dramatically over the last several years, helping drive levels of inflation not seen in decades. One key factor is that in many places, building has not kept up with demand. The suburban counties of… Continue watching
Dec 01 Watch 6:45 New York mayor orders some homeless people involuntarily hospitalized for mental illness By William Brangham, Dorothy Hastings The rise in homelessness is a source of major tension around the country, including in New York City, which has a larger homeless population than any other city in the U.S. This week, Mayor Eric Adams announced a new policy… Continue watching
Nov 29 New York City will involuntarily hospitalize the mentally ill, mayor says By Bobby Caina Calvan, Associated Press New York City Mayor Eric Adams has announced a new initiative that would allow authorities to more aggressively intervene to help people in need of mental health treatment. Continue reading
Nov 18 As New York's marijuana licenses loom, unauthorized shops bloom By Jennifer Peltz, Bobby Caina Calvan, Associated Press Stores openly selling marijuana can now be found throughout New York City, operated by people who shrugged at licensing requirements. Continue reading
Oct 31 NYC job-seekers will soon be guaranteed salary estimates By Cora Lewis, Associated Press New York will require employers as of Nov. 1 to disclose “a good faith salary range for every job, promotion, and transfer opportunity advertised,” according to the city’s Commission on Human Rights. Continue reading
Oct 30 Men exonerated in Malcolm X's murder to receive $36 million in settlements By Associated Press The city of New York is settling lawsuits filed on behalf of two men who were exonerated last year for the 1965 assassination of Malcolm X, agreeing to pay $26 million for the wrongful convictions which led to both men spending decades… Continue reading
Oct 23 Trump Organization set to face criminal tax fraud trial in New York starting Monday By Michael R. Sisak, Associated Press The Trump Organization, the holding company for Trump’s buildings, golf courses and other assets, is accused of helping some top executives avoid income taxes on compensation they got in addition to their salaries, like rent-free apartments and luxury cars. Continue reading