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New York City Mayor Eric Adams has been indicted, sources say

By Jake Offenhartz, Larry Neumeister, Anthony Izaguirre, Associated Press

New York City Mayor Eric Adams has been indicted by a grand jury on federal criminal charges, according to two people familiar with the matter.

Former NYC fire chiefs arrested in corruption scandal

By Jake Offenhartz, Larry Neumeister, Associated Press

Two former New York City Fire Department chiefs have been arrested on charges that they solicited tens of thousands of dollars in bribes to provide preferential treatment in the department's fire prevention bureau.

Getting a concealed gun permit in NYC remains a challenge despite Supreme Court ruling

By Christopher Booker, Sam Weber

In 2022, the Supreme Court struck down a century-old law in New York restricting who could carry a concealed gun. The landmark ruling was seen by Second Amendment supporters as a huge victory and by gun control advocates as opening…

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Annual parade in New York City for Israel focuses on solidarity, release of hostages in Gaza

By Liset Cruz, Associated Press

The annual parade in the past was dubbed “Celebrate Israel,” but organizers said the exuberant atmosphere would be toned down this year given the Israel-Hamas war and hostages still being held in captivity in Gaza.

Man who set himself on fire near courthouse where Trump is on trial dies of his injuries

By Associated Press

The New York City Police Department told The Associated Press early Saturday that the man was declared dead by staff at an area hospital.

WATCH: New York police give update on man who set himself on fire outside of Trump trial

By Associated Press

Passersby rushed to douse the flames and the man was rushed away on a stretcher by emergency crews. The man is in critical condition in a burn unit, police said.

Jury selection could be nearing close in Donald Trump’s hush money trial in New York City

By Jennifer Peltz, Michael R. Sisak, Alanna Durkin Richer, Associated Press

Jury selection could be nearing a close Friday, setting the stage for closing arguments as early as Monday.

To lower its rat population, NYC considers birth control as a humane option

By Maysoon Khan, Associated Press/Report for America, Cedar Attanasio, Associated Press

To lower rat populations in New York, lawmakers are proposing birth control designed for rats as an alternative to the usual traps, poison, and carbon monoxide methods.

Engineering firms explain why New York City’s skyscrapers can withstand most earthquakes

By Philip Marcelo, Associated Press

Though buildings that can reach above 100 stories might seem especially vulnerable to earthquakes, engineering experts say skyscrapers are built with enough flexibility to withstand moderate shaking.

East Coast earthquakes aren’t common. Here’s what to know

By Adithi Ramakrishnan, Associated Press

Since 1950 there have been about 20 quakes with a magnitude above 4.5, according to the United States Geological Survey. That's compared with over 1,000 on the West Coast.