Mar 27 Why cities are piloting guaranteed income programs By Zachary Green, Pavni Mittal The idea is simple but controversial. People receive a set amount of money periodically with no strings attached. Advocates believe that this gives recipients, often in the most marginalized groups, freedom to spend it in ways that are most beneficial… Continue reading
Mar 17 Former NY Gov. Andrew Cuomo says he is open to running again after resignation By Michelle L. Price, Associated Press Former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo is dangling the possibility he may run for his former job just six months after he resigned amid sexual harassment allegations. Continue reading
Feb 23 Prosecutors in charge of Manhattan district attorney's criminal investigation into Trump suddenly resigned By Associated Press The D.A.'s office investigation led to tax fraud charges last July against Trump's company, the Trump Organization, and its longtime finance chief, Allen Weisselberg. Continue reading
Jan 23 Watch 2:42 Urgent tri-state infrastructure project gets green light after long delay By Hari Sreenivasan, Sam Weber Before the COVID-19 pandemic hit, about 200,000 rode the train through the tunnel under the Hudson river between New York and New Jersey every day. The tunnel, built in 1910, is over 111 years old—and due to lingering damage from… Continue watching
Jan 19 New York attorney general says Trump's company misled banks, tax officials By Michael R. Sisak, Associated Press The New York attorney general's office says its civil investigation has uncovered evidence that former President Donald Trump's company used "fraudulent or misleading" asset valuations to get loans and tax benefits. Continue reading
Jan 17 Winter storm whipping northeast U.S. with snow, thunderstorms By Julie Walker, Karen Matthews, Associated Press A dangerous winter storm is whipping the East Coast with significant snowfall, strong thunderstorms and blustery winds. Meteorologists said a foot or more of snow fell in parts of New York state, Ohio and Pennsylvania through Monday. Continue reading
Jan 09 Michael Lang, Woodstock festival co-creator, dies at 77 By David Porter, Associated Press Michael Lang, a co-creator and promoter of the 1969 Woodstock music festival that served as a touchstone for generations of music fans, has died. Continue reading
Jan 07 Judge dismisses criminal charge against Andrew Cuomo By Marina Villeneuve, Michael Hill, Associated Press A judge has dismissed the only criminal charge filed against former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo in connection with the sexual harassment allegations that drove him from office. Continue reading
Jan 04 Prosecutor drops groping charge against former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo By Michael Hill and Marina Villeneuve, Associated Press Soares' decision follows a couple of moves by prosecutors elsewhere in the state not to pursue charges against Cuomo over his behavior toward women. Continue reading
Jan 03 New York attorney general subpoenas Trump, Ivanka and Don Jr. By Michael Sisak, Associated Press New York's attorney general recently issued subpoenas to former President Donald Trump and his two eldest children in connection with an ongoing civil investigation into the family's business practices. Continue reading