Aug 17 New York City subway scare suspect taken into police custody By Michael R. Sisak, Jennifer Peltz, Associated Press A man suspected of placing two devices that looked like pressure cookers in a New York City subway station, causing an evacuation and roiling Friday's morning commute, has been apprehended, police said. Continue reading
Aug 13 Watch 7:22 Bill de Blasio on inequality, Eric Garner and his 2020 competitors By Judy Woodruff, Kate Grumke Bill de Blasio has been mayor of New York City since 2014. He is one of the latest entrants into the 2020 Democratic presidential contest but has been ramping up his campaign since, delivering one of the most memorable lines… Continue watching
Aug 05 Watch 4:11 What Bill de Blasio would do to counter rise of white supremacy and deadly violence After mass shootings in El Paso and Dayton, we examine the threat of domestic terrorism and the nation's gun policy debate. New York Mayor Bill de Blasio, one of the 2020 Democratic presidential candidates, joins Judy Woodruff to discuss the… Continue watching
Aug 02 Judge recommends NYPD officer accused in Eric Garner's death be fired By Associated Press An administrative judge has recommended firing the New York City police officer accused of using a chokehold in the 2014 death of Eric Garner. Continue reading
Jul 30 Watch 3:26 Could the path to a more nutritious pizza be illuminated by laser beams? By Nsikan Akpan, Jamie Leventhal New York City has been known for its pizza for decades, but now a surprising oven innovation is attracting new attention. At Columbia University, a lab is crafting ways to improve nutrition by 3-D printing pizza to precise dietary specifications… Continue watching
Jul 25 AP source: Jeffrey Epstein found injured in NYC jail cell By Tom Hays, Associated Press Epstein is accused of having sex with girls as young as 14. He's pleaded not guilty. Continue reading
Jul 22 Watch 4:23 The Harlem Renaissance's cultural explosion, in photographs By Jared Bowen, WGBH At the turn of the last century, African Americans from across the country flooded New York City’s Harlem, leading to an explosion of books, poetry and music that is now collectively known as the Harlem Renaissance. A photography exhibit currently… Continue watching
Jul 13 Watch 1:47 'Manhattanhenge' lights up New York City streets By Hari Sreenivasan, Jessica Koernig In New York City, a modern-day version of Stonehenge is a delight for residents and visitors alike. It happens only four days a year, when the sunset aligns with Manhattan’s street grid, turning high rises into canyon walls with a… Continue watching
Jul 11 Watch 3:12 How Grammy-nominated singer Falu found her identity through music Falu is a Grammy-nominated songwriter and performer who grew up in India, where she studied music religiously before even having the opportunity to touch a microphone. Although she had long blended American influences into her music, it wasn’t until she… Continue watching
Jul 04 How U.S. cities are celebrating Independence Day By Associated Press The national holiday to mark America's birth as a country will be filled with parades, concerts, naturalization ceremonies and of course, fireworks. Continue reading