Nov 19 Watch 4:41 News Wrap: COP27 nations near deal for climate disaster fund In our news wrap Saturday, COP27 climate talks inched closer to a deal to create a disaster fund for vulnerable nations, FIFA's head scolded critics of World Cup host Qatar, APEC wrapped up meetings in Bangkok, heavy snow fell in… Continue watching
Nov 19 PHOTOS: Record snowstorm buries parts of upstate New York under 6 feet of snow By Carolyn Thompson, Associated Press Residents of northern New York state were digging out Saturday morning from a dangerous lake-effect snowstorm that had dropped more than 6 feet of snow in some areas and caused several deaths. Continue reading
Nov 17 Watch 6:31 Musician iLe condemns colonization and Puerto Rico's political limbo on new album By Jeffrey Brown, Anne Azzi Davenport Puerto Rican musician iLe is addressing the challenges of her homeland as it is still suffering from the recent Hurricane Fiona and lacking true representation in U.S. politics. Jeffrey Brown spoke with the Latin Grammy winner about her new album… Continue watching
Nov 17 Buffalo, western New York brace for potentially dangerous storm By Associated Press The National Weather Service forecast up to 4 feet of snow or more through Sunday that "may paralyze" the hardest-hit communities, including Buffalo, with periods of near-zero visibility. Continue reading
Nov 11 Judge stops pot dispensary licenses in parts of New York By Michael Hill A federal judge has temporarily blocked New York from issuing recreational marijuana dispensary licenses in Brooklyn and parts of upstate New York while a legal challenge to the state's selection process is being considered. Continue reading
Nov 10 Watch 8:02 Republican Michael Lawler ousts Democratic House leader in blue New York district While the GOP underperformed expectations nationwide in the election, stronger than anticipated performances in New York could ultimately make the difference when it comes to the control of Congress. Republican Representative-elect Michael Lawler won in a blue district just outside… Continue watching
Nov 09 Kathy Hochul wins governor's race in New York By Michelle L. Price, Associated Press Democrat Kathy Hochul has become the first woman elected New York governor, winning the office outright that she took over in 2021 when former Gov. Andrew Cuomo resigned. Continue reading
Nov 08 T. rex skull fossil from South Dakota to be auctioned in NY for millions By Associated Press A Tyrannosaurus rex skull is expected to sell for $15 million or more at auction in New York next month. Continue reading
Nov 03 Judge says he'll appoint an independent monitor for Trump's company By Michael R. Sisak, Associated Press A Manhattan judge said Thursday he will appoint an independent monitor for former President Donald Trump's real estate empire, restricting his company's ability to freely make deals, sell assets and change its corporate structure. Continue reading
Oct 30 Men exonerated in Malcolm X's murder to receive $36 million in settlements By Associated Press The city of New York is settling lawsuits filed on behalf of two men who were exonerated last year for the 1965 assassination of Malcolm X, agreeing to pay $26 million for the wrongful convictions which led to both men spending decades… Continue reading