Jun 13 Watch 4:49 Tribeca Festival celebrates 20th anniversary as post-Covid curtains reopen By Ivette Feliciano, Mori Rothman The renowned Tribeca Film Festival opened its curtains on Wednesday for the 20th year in New York City, becoming the first major post-pandemic fest in North America. This year’s event is called ‘Tribeca Festival’ to include its vast programming like… Continue watching
May 29 Watch 6:02 Is criminal justice reform to blame for the rise in crime in NYC? By Christopher Booker, Sam Weber Homicides and gun violence are up in New York City and other places across the country. While some blame this on criminal justice reform, advocates say it’s too early to know, given the nation is still suffering from the effects… Continue watching
May 24 New York City mayor says public schools will be all in person this fall By Karen Matthews, Associated Press De Blasio said Monday that classrooms will open for in-person instruction in September with no remote option. The mayor said "It's time for everyone to come back."… Continue reading
Apr 29 NYC mayor expects city to 'fully reopen' by July 1 By Associated Press New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio expects the city to “fully reopen” by July 1, with the lifting of the city’s COVID-19 restrictions. Continue reading
Apr 25 Police seek attacker who kicked Chinese American man in head By Karen Matthews, Associated Press A 61-year-old Chinese American man was attacked by a man who kicked him repeatedly in the head in East Harlem, police said. Continue reading
Feb 14 Watch 3:49 A new sculpture in the 'heart' of New York City symbolizes hope, nods to this past year By Ivette Feliciano, Sam Weber In the middle of New York City's Times Square, a new interactive sculpture was unveiled earlier this week as part of an annual Valentine's Day-themed design competition. But this year, in the middle of a pandemic, with so many communal,… Continue watching
Jan 19 U.S. soldier arrested in plot to blow up New York City 9/11 Memorial By Larry Neumeister, Associated Press Cole James Bridges of Stow, Ohio, was in custody on charges of attempted material support of a terrorist organization — the Islamic State group. Continue reading
Jan 05 Self-described American nationalist is held in New York City bomb hoax By Michael Sisak, Associated Press A self-described American nationalist suspected of leaving a hoax explosive device in a car at a New York City mall is facing criminal charges after turning himself in to police. Continue reading
Dec 11 WATCH: Cuomo reinstates NYC indoor dining ban to limit virus spread By Marina Villeneuve, Deepti Hajela, Associated Press As of Monday, only takeout orders and outdoor dining will be allowed in the city. Cuomo said the shutdown of indoor dining will be evaluated in two weeks. Continue reading
Dec 07 Students return to New York City schools once more after COVID-19 closure By Associated Press Public preschool students and children in kindergarten through fifth grade whose parents chose a mix of in-school and remote learning are back inside buildings Monday in the nation's largest school district. Continue reading