Mar 25 Court agrees to stop NY from seizing Trump’s assets if he puts up $175 million within 10 days By Jennifer Peltz, Michael R. Sisak, Associated Press A New York appeals court on Monday agreed to hold off collection of former President Donald Trump’s more than $454 million civil fraud judgment — if he puts up $175 million within 10 days. Continue reading
Mar 22 Trump says he has nearly $500 million in cash but doesn’t want to use it to pay New York judgment By Michael R. Sisak, Associated Press The former Republican president hopes to have a court excuse him from a requirement that he prove he's good for the money while appealing the staggering verdict. Continue reading
Mar 19 Key questions as Trump hurtles toward deadline to pay $454 million fraud penalty By Lindsay Whitehurst, Associated Press The law empowers police in Texas to arrest migrants suspected of crossing the border illegally. Once in custody, migrants could either agree to a judge's order to leave the U.S. or be prosecuted on misdemeanor charges of illegal entry. Continue reading
Mar 19 Contraceptives will be available without a prescription in New York following a statewide order By Maysoon Khan, Associated Press/Report for America The order signed Tuesday is part of New York Gov. Kathy Hochul's mission to bolster reproductive rights at a time when its restricted in other parts of the country. Continue reading
Mar 19 Watch 6:45 The Met’s new exhibit celebrates impact and legacy of The Harlem Renaissance By Jeffrey Brown, Anne Azzi Davenport, Alison Thoet It was an art movement that helped create a new portrait and understanding of Black life in America. Now, The Harlem Renaissance is the subject of an exhibition at one of the country’s leading museums, the New York Metropolitan Museum… Continue watching
Mar 18 New York to probe sputtering legal marijuana program as storefronts lag, black market booms By Anthony Izaguirre, Associated Press Gov. Kathy Hochul ordered the review Monday, eager to find ways to speed up license processing times and allow legal businesses to open faster. Continue reading
Mar 11 Trump wants New York hush money trial to wait for Supreme Court immunity ruling By Michael R. Sisak, Associated Press The Supreme Court is scheduled to hear arguments April 25, a month after the scheduled start of jury selection in Donald Trump’s hush money case. It is the first of his four criminal cases slated to go to trial. Continue reading
Mar 08 Expelled U.S. Rep George Santos says he is running for Congress again By Karen Matthews, Anthony Izaguirre, Associated Press George Santos posted Thursday night on X that he will challenge fellow Republican Rep. Nick LaLota. LaLota represents a district on New York’s Long Island that is different from the one Santos represented before he was expelled. Continue reading
Mar 01 NY man sentenced to 25 years to life for killing woman who took wrong turn into his driveway By Michael Hill, Associated Press A New York man has been sentenced to the maximum 25 years to life in prison for fatally shooting a 20-year-old woman after the SUV she was riding in mistakenly drove into his rural driveway. Continue reading
Feb 28 Trump lawyers say he’s prepared to post $100 million bond while appealing staggering civil fraud penalty By Michael R. Sisak, Associated Press Trump's lawyers said in a court filing Wednesday that he is planning to post a $100 million appeal bond rather than a bond covering the full amount, which would automatically pause enforcement. Continue reading