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
Dec 29 WATCH: NY Gov. Kathy Hochul gives remarks on her administration's efforts against COVID-19 By News Desk New York Gov. Kathy Hochul gave remarks on her administration's efforts against COVID-19 during a news briefing Wednesday. Continue reading
Dec 28 NY county prosecutor says Cuomo won't face criminal charges based on allegations from two women By Associated Press Former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo won't face criminal charges stemming from allegations of unwanted kissing by two women, one of them a state trooper assigned to his detail. Continue reading
Dec 23 Cuomo won't be charged for touching trooper at racetrack By Michael R. Sisak, Associated Press Acting Nassau County District Attorney Joyce Smith said in a statement that an investigation found the allegations against Cuomo "credible, deeply troubling, but not criminal under New York law."… Continue reading