Jun 12 WATCH: Governors from NY, IL and MN testify at hearing on ‘sanctuary’ policies and immigration By Joey Cappelletti, David A. Lieb, Associated Press Republican lawmakers clashed repeatedly with the Democratic governors, as the daylong hearing turned into a yelling match at multiple moments. Continue reading
Jun 11 Harvey Weinstein convicted of top charge in sex crimes retrial By Jennifer Peltz, Associated Press Former movie mogul Harvey Weinstein has been convicted of one of the top charges in his sex crimes retrial. Continue reading
May 29 Watch 7:54 The Met opens reimagined Arts of Oceania galleries showcasing works from the Pacific By Jeffrey Brown, Maea Lenei Buhre New York’s Metropolitan Museum of Art is opening its Galleries of the Arts of Oceania to the public for the first time since 2021. It comes after a major renovation that allowed curators to reimagine how to present art from… Continue watching
May 28 What to know about Manhattanhenge and how to see it By Associated Press Twice a year, New Yorkers and visitors are treated to a unique sunset. Continue reading
May 27 Former top aide for Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs says mogul kidnapped her in plot to kill rapper Kid Cudi By Michael Sisak, Larry Neumeister, Associated Press The testimony on Tuesday from Capricorn Clark, the former global brand director for Bad Boy Entertainment, launched the third week of testimony in the trial on a violent note. Continue reading
May 19 N.J. Transit engineers reach tentative deal to end strike that halted trains to NYC By Bruce Shipkowski, Christopher Weber, Associated Press New Jersey Transit’s train engineers have reached a tentative deal to end their three-day strike that had halted service for some 100,000 daily riders. Continue reading
May 19 Turbulent waters may have contributed to Mexican navy tall ship crash into Brooklyn Bridge By Joshua Goodman, Susan Haigh, Associated Press Two sailors were killed and 19 were injured Saturday when the 300-foot (90-meter) Cuauhtemoc struck the iconic New York bridge. Continue reading
May 18 Two crew members killed when Mexican tall ship strikes Brooklyn Bridge By Ruth Brown, Kyle Marian Viterbo, Associated Press A Mexican navy sailing ship on a global goodwill tour struck the Brooklyn Bridge in New York on Saturday, snapping its three masts, killing two crew members and leaving some sailors dangling from harnesses high in the air waiting for… Continue reading
May 16 WATCH: Gov. Phil Murphy reacts to NJ Transit strike By Bruce Shipkowski, Associated Press NJ Transit CEO Kris Kolluri appeared Friday alongside Democratic Gov. Phil Murphy at a news conference. They said they got close to what the union was seeking on wages but raised concerns about the longer-term fiscal health of the transit… Continue reading
May 15 Cassie forced to read aloud explicit messages in cross-examination for ‘Diddy’ sex trafficking trial By Michael R. Sisak, Larry Neumeister, Associated Press Lawyers for Sean Combs are seeking to show the jury that his former girlfriend was a willing participant in his lifestyle. Continue reading