Aug 31 Federal judge declines to put sweeping New York gun law on hold By Michael Hill, Bobby Caina Calvan, Associated Press, Maysoon Khan, Associated Press/Report for America New York City will begin posting signs proclaiming the iconic tourist destination Times Square as a "Gun Free Zone." Under a sweeping new state gun law that goes into effect Thursday, it would be one of scores of "sensitive" places… Continue reading
Aug 30 New York creates ‘gun free zones’ after Supreme Court ruling By Michael Hill, Bobby Caina Calvan, Associated Press The new rules are meant to address a U.S. Supreme Court decision that further expanded Second Amendment gun rights when it invalidated a century-old law that required gun owners to prove they had a compelling need to carry. Continue reading
Aug 24 Watch 9:58 New York, Florida primaries renew Democrats’ hopes for the midterms By Lisa Desjardins, Matt Loffman, Cai Pigliucci There's just 76 days to go until the midterm elections that will determine which party controls Congress next year. Voters in Florida and New York on Tuesday chose their nominees in House and Senate races, setting up major November showdowns. Continue watching
Aug 24 Watch 7:35 Actor Michael K. Williams’ posthumous memoir details how his life informed his career By Jeffrey Brown, Anne Azzi Davenport, Alison Thoet A posthumous memoir out this week tells of the life and legacy of actor Michael K. Williams, who died of a drug overdose last fall. Williams is known for his powerful performances on screen, but the memoir also reveals his… Continue watching
Aug 23 Rep. Jerry Nadler defeats Rep. Carolyn Maloney in battle of top New York Democrats By Karen Matthews, Associated Press U.S. Rep. Jerry Nadler has defeated U.S. Rep. Carolyn Maloney in a Democratic primary after a court forced the two veteran lawmakers into the same New York City congressional district. Continue reading
Aug 23 Watch 5:59 Florida, New York primaries set up midterm battles for control of Congress By Lisa Desjardins Voters headed to the polls Tuesday in Florida, New York and Oklahoma with several highly anticipated races offering a window into midterm matchups. Congressional correspondent Lisa Desjardins joins Amna Nawaz with more on the primary races that may have the… Continue watching
Aug 23 2022 New York Primary Congressional Election Results By Associated Press U.S. Rep. Jerry Nadler, who twice led fights to impeach former President Donald Trump, has defeated U.S. Rep. Carolyn Maloney in a Democratic primary after a court forced the two veteran lawmakers into the same New York City congressional district. Continue reading
Aug 14 Salman Rushdie ‘on the road to recovery’ from stabbing, agent says By Hillel Italie, Carolyn Thompson, Associated Press Salman Rushdie is “on the road to recovery,” his agent confirmed Sunday, two days after the author of “The Satanic Verses” suffered serious injuries in a stabbing at a lecture in upstate New York. Continue reading
Aug 13 Attack on Salman Rushdie was ‘preplanned,’ prosecutor says By Carolyn Thompson, Hillel Italie, Associated Press The man accused in the stabbing attack on Salman Rushdie pleaded not guilty Saturday to attempted murder and assault charges in what a prosecutor called a “preplanned” crime. Continue reading
Aug 12 Polio virus found in New York City wastewater By Karen Matthews, Mike Stobbe, Associated Press New York City and state health departments say that the presence of the poliovirus in the city’s wastewater suggests likely local circulation of the virus. Officials are urging people to get vaccinated against polio. Continue reading