Sep 14 Watch 5:04 What led to the rat population boom and how cities are responding By Courtney Norris, Shoshana Dubnow Rats, the furry nuisance that once was a sometimes issue, have become a bigger problem over the pandemic years. Courtney Norris and Dorothy Hastings explore what led to the rise in the rat population. Continue watching
Sep 08 Watch 9:53 New York Mayor Adams discusses migrant crisis he says could ‘destroy’ the city By Geoff Bennett, Saher Khan, Tess Conciatori The mayor of New York is warning that the city could be "destroyed" if it doesn't get more help to cope with an influx of migrants. City officials describe a humanitarian crisis that's straining resources, filling up shelters and putting… Continue watching
Sep 08 Watch 4:25 Coco Gauff’s journey to the U.S. Open finals and the new generation of tennis By Amna Nawaz, Karina Cuevas, Nana Adwoa Antwi-Boasiako The U.S. Open has been heating up with surprising upsets heading to the finals and soaring temperatures across the East Coast. While European players have dominated the top spots in years past, this year, it’s the Americans who’ve taken the… Continue watching
Sep 07 First day of school a test for preparedness of NYC schools’ influx of migrant children By Bobby Caina Calvan, Robert Bumsted, Elliot Spagat, Associated Press The first day of school is providing challenges for major U.S. cities that are struggling with the influx of tens of thousands of migrants. Continue reading
Aug 06 Watch 6:06 Why New York City’s migrant housing crisis is reaching a breaking point By John Yang, Claire Mufson New York City has long been a city of immigrants, living up to the words on the Statue of Liberty in the city's harbor. Alone among major U.S. cities, New York has a legal obligation to offer shelter to everyone… Continue watching
Aug 06 Social media influencer faces charges of inciting riot after mayhem in Manhattan By Bobby Caina Calvan, Associated Press Social media influencer Kai Cenat is facing charges of inciting a riot and promoting an unlawful gathering in New York City, after the online streamer drew thousands of his followers, many of them teenagers, to a giveaway event at Union… Continue reading
Aug 05 Streamer event turns chaotic as huge crowd overwhelms New York’s Union Square By Bobby Caina Calvan, Associated Press A crowd of thousands that packed Manhattan's Union Square for a popular livestreamer's hyped giveaway got out of hand Friday afternoon, with some clambering on vehicles, hurling chairs and throwing punches. Continue reading
Jul 19 Federal judge rejects Trump’s bid to move hush-money criminal case, keeping it in New York state court By Michael R. Sisak, Associated Press U.S. District Judge Alvin K. Hellerstein's decision Wednesday sets the stage for Trump to stand trial in state court in Manhattan as early as next spring, overlapping with the 2024 presidential primary season. Continue reading
Jul 07 6 charged in alleged scheme to help get Eric Adams elected New York City mayor By Jake Offenhartz, Michael R. Sisak, Associated Press Six people have been charged in an alleged scheme to divert tens of thousands of dollars in public funds to New York City Mayor Eric Adams' campaign months before his election. Continue reading
Jun 22 Watch 3:20 A Brief But Spectacular take on debate and democracy By Moe Sattar, Ana Davila The New York City Urban Debate League is the largest in the nation. Over the past ten years, it has helped over 100 New York City schools get access to debate training for students. Francis and Erick are two middle… Continue watching