Oct 10 Limo company operator charged with homicide in New York crash By Associated Press Police say they have charged a limo service operator with criminally negligent homicide after a crash that killed 20 people in upstate New York. Continue reading
Oct 09 Hundreds attend vigil to honor 20 victims of limousine crash By Michael Hill, Sabrina Caserta, Associated Press A ceremony for the victims of the limousine crash that killed 20 people ended with participants lifting candles above their heads to signal unity and perseverance. Continue reading
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