Aug 11 Facing indictment, Rep. Chris Collins ends re-election bid By Karen Matthews, Associated Press Republican U.S. Rep. Chris Collins says he will no longer run for re-election after being charged with insider trading. Continue reading
Aug 08 GOP Rep. Christopher Collins of New York charged with insider trading By Larry Neumeister, Associated Press Republican U.S. Rep. Christopher Collins of western New York state has been indicted on charges that he used inside information about a biotechnology company to make illicit stock trades. Continue reading
Jul 11 Border Protection says NYC mayor crossed border illegally By Colleen Long, Associated Press New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio violated immigration laws by crossing the border on foot during a visit near El Paso, Texas, U.S. Customs and Border Protection alleges in a letter. The mayor's office denied the allegation. Continue reading
Jun 26 In an upset, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez beats top House Democrat in New York primary By Deepti Hajela, Associated Press U.S. Rep. Joseph Crowley, a member of the Democratic House leadership, has been defeated by a 28-year-old challenger, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, in the Democratic congressional primary in New York. Continue reading
May 08 Manhattan DA to probe abuse allegations against New York AG Schneiderman By Deepti Hajela, Associated Press The Manhattan District Attorney's office is investigating allegations of physical violence against women by New York Attorney General Eric Schniederman, who held himself out as a champion of women and a liberal foil to President Donald Trump. Continue reading
May 08 What New York’s skyline can teach kids about math and science By Larisa Epatko “By building it themselves, they’ll probably remember it for the rest of their lives," said the Salvadori Center’s executive director Kenn Jones. Continue reading
Mar 20 Watch 7:04 These spending bill sticking points are making lawmakers scramble to avert another shutdown By PBS News Hour Congress is negotiating a $1.3 trillion government spending bill before a Friday deadline, but a local transportation in New York and New Jersey has become a major sticking point. Special correspondent David Cruz of NJTV reports, then Lisa Desjardins joins… Continue watching
Mar 11 Helicopter crashes in NYC’s East River, 5 passengers dead By Jennifer Peltz, Associated Press A helicopter has crashed into New York City’s East River, killing at least two people. Continue reading
Feb 22 Watch 7:41 Documentary tells tiny bank’s David vs. Goliath story in 2008 financial crisis aftermath By PBS News Hour Only one bank was indicted in the aftermath of the 2008 financial crisis, and it was a very small one. The Oscar-nominated documentary "Abacus: Small Enough to Jail" tells the story of its prosecution for mortgage fraud and its ultimate… Continue watching
Dec 16 Watch 10:39 Long Island residents worry their tap water is unsafe By Sam Weber, Laura Fong While most of the country’s tap water is tested for hundreds of pollutants, including volatile chemicals, pesticides, metals and bacteria, it is not always safe to drink. In the first of a two-part series, NewsHour Weekend’s Hari Sreenivasan reports from… Continue watching