Jun 24 Kennedy scion Jack Schlossberg loses crowded New York City congressional primary By Jennifer Peltz, Anthony Izaguirre, Associated Press Kennedy family scion and political novice Jack Schlossberg lost Tuesday to New York state Assembly Member Micah Lasher, in a closely watched and crowded Democratic primary for an open congressional seat in the heart of Manhattan. Continue reading
Jun 24 Ex-aides win primaries to replace retiring Democratic House members By Jonathan J. Cooper, Gary Fields, Associated Press U.S. Reps. Steny Hoyer and Jerrold Nadler passed the torch Tuesday night to former aides who won the Democratic primaries to replace them on Capitol Hill. Continue reading
Jun 24 Former NYC Mayor Adams' chief of staff and 3 others charged in federal bribery probe By Dave Collins, Jake Offenhartz, Michael R. Sisak, Alanna Durkin Richer, Associated Press A former chief of staff to ex-New York Mayor Eric Adams was arrested Wednesday in a bribery case, the latest sign that federal prosecutors continue to scrutinize Adams' inner circle months after the scandal-bruised Democrat left office. Continue reading
Jun 23 Mamdani slate sweeps Democratic primaries in New York, ousts 2 incumbents from Congress By Anthony Izaguirre, Steve Peoples, Associated Press Top allies of New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani have defeated establishment-backed Democrats in New York's congressional primary elections. Continue reading
Jun 23 Mamdani, AI industry flex political power in New York and what else to watch in Tuesday's primaries By Jesse Bedayn, Thomas Beaumont, Associated Press There are a few races to watch on Tuesday as voters head to the polls for primaries in Maryland, New York, South Carolina and Utah. Continue reading
Jun 18 Mamdani tests his political clout in New York's primary as he looks to reshape the Democratic Party By Steve Peoples, Anthony Izaguirre, Matt Brown, Associated Press Not long ago, New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani was demonized by leaders of both political parties. Today, just six months after taking office, the 34-year-old democratic socialist's political strength is surging. Continue reading
Jun 18 WATCH: New York celebrates NBA champions NY Knicks with parade, keys to the city By Anthony Izaguirre, Jake Offenhartz, Associated Press Jalen Brunson held up the golden NBA championship trophy for a forest of outstretched hands to touch as fans celebrated the New York Knicks' first title in 53 years with a booming parade through Manhattan's skyscraper-flanked “Canyon of Heroes.”… Continue reading
Jun 17 Rex Heuermann sentenced to life in prison for New York's Gilgo Beach serial killings By Philip Marcelo, Associated Press After decades waiting for justice, relatives of women murdered by New York’s Gilgo Beach serial killer laid into him Wednesday before he was sentenced to life in prison without parole for his admitted crimes. Continue reading
Jun 15 Watch 5:45 Monica McNutt reflects on the decades-long wait for a Knicks championship By William Brangham, Karina Cuevas The city that never sleeps finally saw its dream come true when the New York Knicks won their first NBA title since 1973. Thousands of fans across the five boroughs celebrated wildly after the Knicks pulled off this upset win… Continue watching
Jun 14 Knicks win first championship in 53 years, igniting celebrations and chaos in New York City By Michael R. Sisak, Shelby Lum, Associated Press New York Knicks won their first NBA championship in 53 years on Saturday night, with exuberant celebrations marred by mayhem and violence, including a shooting in Times Square. Continue reading