Sep 18 WATCH: In his UN debut, Trump urges the world body to reform By Darlene Superville and Jonathan Lemire, Associated Press President Donald Trump made his debut at the United Nations on Monday, using his first moments at the world body to urge the 193-nation organization to reduce bureaucracy and costs while more clearly defining its mission around the world. Continue reading
Sep 14 What to watch in Trump's first meeting with the UN General Assembly By Larisa Epatko Speeches start Tuesday at the U.N. General Assembly in New York. What is in store for the international body and the “America first” president?… Continue reading
Sep 10 Trump readies for first Sept. 11 commemoration as president By Darlene Superville, Associated Press President Donald Trump will preside over his first 9/11 commemoration in office on Monday. Continue reading
Aug 30 Some recall Sandy struggle as Congress ponders Harvey relief By Steve Peoples, Associated Press Another powerful natural disaster has exposed lingering resentment that underscores regional divisions in a deeply divided Republican Party. Continue reading
Aug 29 This New York river dumps millions of fabric microfibers into the ocean daily By Teresa Carey The Hudson River dumps 300 million microfibers into the Atlantic Ocean each day, according to a new study. Invisible to the naked eye, these fibers can cause health problems for animals and humans. Continue reading
Jul 28 WATCH: Trump trumpets MS-13 crackdown in Long Island speech By Jill Colvin, Associated Press WASHINGTON — Trumpeting his administration's crackdown on illegal immigration and violent crime, President Donald Trump is traveling to Long Island to urge Congress to dedicate more funding to the fight. Continue reading
Jul 16 'It makes me feel confident, it gives me my look' -- Festival celebrates natural hair By Jenna Gray Curlfest is an annual celebration of multicultural beauty and natural hair in Brooklyn, New York. Continue reading
May 28 New York senators' scandal highlights vast stipend system By Anna Gronewold, Associated Press In New York's state senate, nearly all 63 members take home stipends nicknamed "lulus" that add between $9,000 and $34,000 to their wages. Continue reading
Apr 13 Sheila Abdus-Salaam, 'trailblazing' judge on New York's highest court, found dead at 65 By Corinne Segal Sheila Abdus-Salaam, an associate judge for the New York Court of Appeals, was the first black woman and Muslim to serve as a judge on New York's highest court. Continue reading
Mar 31 WATCH: Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton criticizes Trump's proposed budget cuts By Matthew Daly, Associated Press Hillary Clinton on Friday criticized President Donald Trump's proposal to slash billions of dollars from diplomacy and jabbed rhetorically at her former rival, remarking on her penchant for "talking about research, evidence and facts."… Continue reading