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New York governor won't remove NYC mayor, for now, but plans to increase oversight of City Hall
Read full article: New York governor won't remove NYC mayor, for now, but plans to increase oversight of City HallGov. Kathy Hochul will not immediately remove New York City Mayor Eric Adams from office, but will instead push for increased oversight of City Hall as he faces intense scrutiny over his relationship with the Trump administration.
Trump administration orders halt to NYC toll meant to fight traffic and fund mass transit
Read full article: Trump administration orders halt to NYC toll meant to fight traffic and fund mass transitPresident Donald Trumpās administration has ordered a halt to New York Cityās congestion pricing system, which thins traffic and funds mass transit by imposing high tolls on drivers entering some parts of Manhattan.
NYC voters would likely support Gov. Kathy Hochul removing Adams as mayor, AP VoteCast shows
Read full article: NYC voters would likely support Gov. Kathy Hochul removing Adams as mayor, AP VoteCast showsAs New York Gov. Kathy Hochul weighs whether to remove New York City Mayor Eric Adams from office, AP VoteCast shows that many New York City voters in last yearās election were already on board with the move.
New York City Mayor Eric Adams will face judge who will decide whether to dismiss his criminal case
Read full article: New York City Mayor Eric Adams will face judge who will decide whether to dismiss his criminal caseNew York City Mayor Eric Adams will face the federal judge on Wednesday who will decide whether to dismiss corruption charges against him after lawyers explain the abrupt change in position just weeks before an April trial.
Ex-Watergate prosecutor urges judge to reject request to drop charges against NYC mayor
Read full article: Ex-Watergate prosecutor urges judge to reject request to drop charges against NYC mayorA former Watergate prosecutor has urged the federal judge presiding over the prosecution of New York City Mayor Eric Adams to assign a special counsel to help decide how to handle the Justice Department's request to drop charges.
Governor weighs removing NYC Mayor Adams after his top deputies quit amid criminal case turmoil
Read full article: Governor weighs removing NYC Mayor Adams after his top deputies quit amid criminal case turmoilNew York Gov. Kathy Hochul said Monday she is weighing removing New York City Mayor Eric Adams from office after four of top his deputies announced their resignations in the latest fallout from the Justice Departmentās push to end his corruption case.
Trump border czar and NYC mayor interview with 'Fox & Friends' on immigration commitments
Read full article: Trump border czar and NYC mayor interview with 'Fox & Friends' on immigration commitmentsNew York Cityās Democratic mayor appeared on the āFox & Friendsā show alongside President Donald Trumpās border czar.
At 50, 'Saturday Night Live' celebrates its past as a comedy icon ā and wonders about its future
Read full article: At 50, 'Saturday Night Live' celebrates its past as a comedy icon ā and wonders about its futureIn a feast of special programming, NBC is celebrating the 50th anniversary of āSaturday Night Liveā this weekend.
NYC mayor to allow immigration officials to operate at Rikers jail after Trump border czar meeting
Read full article: NYC mayor to allow immigration officials to operate at Rikers jail after Trump border czar meetingNew York City Mayor Eric Adams says he will allow federal immigration officials to operate at the cityās Rikers Island jail.
South Florida woman who was reported missing last year gives birth on NYC subway
Read full article: South Florida woman who was reported missing last year gives birth on NYC subwayA 25-year-old woman from South Florida who was reported missing last year was found this week after she gave birth on a subway in New York City, the New York Times reported.
Lawyer, yacht club founder faces felony in South Beach club attack, cops say
Read full article: Lawyer, yacht club founder faces felony in South Beach club attack, cops sayAn attorney who practices in the New York City metropolitan area and lives in South Florida ā where he has founded a yacht club ā faced a Miami-Dade judge on a felony charge Wednesday after police said he left a man bloodied in a nightclub dispute on New Yearās Day.
FEMA yanks back $80 million that New York City meant to cover hotel costs for migrants
Read full article: FEMA yanks back $80 million that New York City meant to cover hotel costs for migrantsOfficials say the Federal Emergency Management Agency has yanked back more than $80 million from New York City.
New York City's mayor has 4 months to persuade Democratic voters he's not Trump's puppet
Read full article: New York City's mayor has 4 months to persuade Democratic voters he's not Trump's puppetNew York City Mayor Eric Adams has declared that he is āno longer facing legal questionsā after the Trump administration moved to drop the bribery charges that have been hanging over his reelection campaign ā but he may still be facing an impossible choice.
4 FEMA employees are fired over payments to reimburse New York City for hotel costs for migrants
Read full article: 4 FEMA employees are fired over payments to reimburse New York City for hotel costs for migrantsThe Department of Homeland Security says four federal employees have been fired over payments to reimburse New York City for hotel costs for migrants.
New York mayor vows to regain public's trust after Justice Department orders halt to prosecution
Read full article: New York mayor vows to regain public's trust after Justice Department orders halt to prosecutionNew York City Mayor Eric Adams thanked the Justice Department for ordering a halt to his criminal corruption case and castigated the prosecution as ācruelā while vowing to regain the trust of voters ahead of his upcoming election.
Top Justice Department official orders prosecutors to drop charges against New York Mayor Eric Adams
Read full article: Top Justice Department official orders prosecutors to drop charges against New York Mayor Eric AdamsThe Justice Department has ordered federal prosecutors to drop corruption charges against New York Mayor Eric Adams and halt the ongoing investigation.
FEMA says it's halting payments for migrant housing in New York after Musk blasts money for hotels
Read full article: FEMA says it's halting payments for migrant housing in New York after Musk blasts money for hotelsThe acting head of the federal agency responsible for responding to disasters says heās suspending payments sent to New York City to house migrants and that staff who made them will be held accountable.
Protesters in southern Miami-Dade say fear grips families over Trumpās immigration policies
Read full article: Protesters in southern Miami-Dade say fear grips families over Trumpās immigration policiesJonathan Osbun, a retired New York City firefighter, helped to organize a protest in southern Miami-Dade County against mass deportations.
Kids in New York keep dying while 'subway surfing' on top of trains. Can they be stopped?
Read full article: Kids in New York keep dying while 'subway surfing' on top of trains. Can they be stopped?New York City is trying to deter dangerous āsubway surfingā through education programs, but some transportation advocates and lawmakers say it's not enough.
Amazon's Whole Foods asks agency to set aside the results of a union win at a Philadelphia store
Read full article: Amazon's Whole Foods asks agency to set aside the results of a union win at a Philadelphia storeAmazon-owned Whole Foods is asking the National Labor Relations Board to set aside the results of a union election that led to a labor win.
Rats! More rodents are infesting cities as scientists say warmer temperatures mean more rat babies
Read full article: Rats! More rodents are infesting cities as scientists say warmer temperatures mean more rat babiesA new study finds that rat infestation in many of the worldās cities appears to be soaring, especially in Washington.
FireAid, with Billie Eilish and Lady Gaga, is the latest in a long line of massive benefit concerts
Read full article: FireAid, with Billie Eilish and Lady Gaga, is the latest in a long line of massive benefit concertsFireAid, featuring Billie Eilish, Lady Gaga, Sting, Red Hot Chili Peppers and others in a fundraiser for Los Angeles-area wildfire relief efforts, is the latest event to combine music and philanthropy.
Agents arrest man reportedly seen on viral video entering Colorado apartment with gang members
Read full article: Agents arrest man reportedly seen on viral video entering Colorado apartment with gang membersHomeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem joined federal agents in New York City to announce the arrests of immigrants wanted on criminal charges.
The only person in the world with a functioning pig organ is thriving after a record 2 months
Read full article: The only person in the world with a functioning pig organ is thriving after a record 2 monthsAn Alabama woman is thriving a record 61 days and counting after receiving a pig kidney, a new milestone in the quest for animal-to-human transplants.
Democratic states weigh more support for immigrants as Trump administration cracks down
Read full article: Democratic states weigh more support for immigrants as Trump administration cracks downAs President Donald Trump cracks down on immigration, lawmakers in some Democratic-led states are proposing new ways to resist his efforts.
Heavy snow and frigid Arctic blast put 70 million across the US under winter storm warnings
Read full article: Heavy snow and frigid Arctic blast put 70 million across the US under winter storm warningsHeavy snow is expected to blanket large portions of the Eastern U.S. while much of the country will endure dangerously cold temperatures in the coming days.
NYC mayor defends private meeting with incoming President Trump
Read full article: NYC mayor defends private meeting with incoming President TrumpNew York Cityās Democratic mayor is defending his private meeting with President-elect Donald Trump as the Republican prepares to retake the White House.
NYC mayor says his meeting with Trump covered jobs and ceasefire deal, but not his criminal case
Read full article: NYC mayor says his meeting with Trump covered jobs and ceasefire deal, but not his criminal caseNew York City Mayor Eric Adams says his meeting with President-elect Donald Trump included discussion of reviving manufacturing jobs in the Bronx and the Gaza ceasefire deal ā but not the mayorās federal bribery charges.
Stock market today: Wall Street drifts lower as momentum slows for US stocks
Read full article: Stock market today: Wall Street drifts lower as momentum slows for US stocksU.S. stock indexes drifted lower following a mixed set of earnings reports from Morgan Stanley, UnitedHealth Group and other big companies.
NY federal judge denies bail for two real estate brokers and their brother in sex trafficking case
Read full article: NY federal judge denies bail for two real estate brokers and their brother in sex trafficking caseA federal judge in New York City says two luxury real estate brokers and their brother accused of raping dozens of women over more than a decade will remain in jail to await their trial on sex trafficking charges.
Traffic into Manhattan drops 7.5% in first week of new toll. That's 43,000 fewer cars a day
Read full article: Traffic into Manhattan drops 7.5% in first week of new toll. That's 43,000 fewer cars a dayA new toll on drivers entering the core of Manhattan brought modest but measurable traffic reductions to New York City in its first week of operation.
Brooklyn real estate magnate pleads guilty to conspiring to funnel illegal donations to NYC mayor
Read full article: Brooklyn real estate magnate pleads guilty to conspiring to funnel illegal donations to NYC mayorA Brooklyn real estate magnate has pleaded guilty to a charge alleging that he worked with a Turkish government official to funnel illegal campaign contributions to New York City Mayor Eric Adams.
Lawyers collecting $148 million judgment from Rudy Giuliani say World Series rings must be given up
Read full article: Lawyers collecting $148 million judgment from Rudy Giuliani say World Series rings must be given upLawyers for two election workers who are owed $148 million in damages from Rudy Giuliani say the evidence proves their clients are entitled to three World Series rings that the former New York City mayor says he gave to his son.
Ex-Marine acquitted in NYC subway chokehold case seeks dismissal of suit brought by victim's father
Read full article: Ex-Marine acquitted in NYC subway chokehold case seeks dismissal of suit brought by victim's fatherThe former U.S. Marine acquitted of criminal charges in the death of a man on a New York City subway train is seeking to dismiss a lawsuit brought by the victimās father.
Rudy Giuliani is in contempt of court in $148 million defamation case
Read full article: Rudy Giuliani is in contempt of court in $148 million defamation caseA federal judge in New York City has found Rudy Giuliani in contempt of court for failing to properly respond to information requests in a $148 million defamation judgment against him.
Driving into Manhattan? That'll cost you, as new congestion toll starts Sunday
Read full article: Driving into Manhattan? That'll cost you, as new congestion toll starts SundayNew Yorkās new toll for drivers entering the center of Manhattan is starting up after it withstood years of political wrangling, a last-minute pause and a flurry of legal challenges.
New York governor to push for expanded mental health laws, citing violence on subway
Read full article: New York governor to push for expanded mental health laws, citing violence on subwayNew York Gov. Kathy Hochul says she will introduce legislation to expand the stateās involuntary commitment laws to allow hospitals to compel more mentally ill people into treatment.
Man pushed onto NYC subway tracks recovering while suspect is charged with attempted murder
Read full article: Man pushed onto NYC subway tracks recovering while suspect is charged with attempted murderThe brother of a man who was shoved onto subway tracks ahead of an incoming train in New York City on New Yearās Eve says he's expected to make a full recovery.
The world welcomes 2025 with light shows, embraces and ice plunges
Read full article: The world welcomes 2025 with light shows, embraces and ice plungesFrom Sydney to Mumbai to Paris to Rio de Janeiro, communities around the world are welcoming 2025 with spectacular light shows, embraces and ice plunges.
Times Square ball takes final test for New Year's Eve
Read full article: Times Square ball takes final test for New Year's EveThe crystal-covered ball that descends down a pole in Times Square to ring in the new year was taken for a test run, as New York City officials laid out their plans for the iconic New Yearās Eve event.
Man indicted in burning death of woman inside a New York City subway train, prosecutors say
Read full article: Man indicted in burning death of woman inside a New York City subway train, prosecutors sayThe man accused of burning a woman to death inside a New York City subway train has been indicted on state charges.
Judge says woman accusing Jay-Z, Sean 'Diddy' Combs of raping her at age 13 can proceed anonymously
Read full article: Judge says woman accusing Jay-Z, Sean 'Diddy' Combs of raping her at age 13 can proceed anonymouslyA federal judge says an Alabama woman accusing Jay-Z and Sean āDiddyā Combs of raping her when she was 13 years old can proceed anonymously for now with her lawsuit against the music moguls.
Man arraigned on murder charges in NYC subway death fanned flames with a shirt, prosecutors say
Read full article: Man arraigned on murder charges in NYC subway death fanned flames with a shirt, prosecutors sayProsecutors say a man accused of burning a woman to death inside a New York City subway train used a shirt to fan the flames, causing her to become engulfed.
Inside the state and federal charges against the man accused of killing UnitedHealthcareās CEO
Read full article: Inside the state and federal charges against the man accused of killing UnitedHealthcareās CEOA triptych of criminal charges paints a searing, sometimes disparate portrait of the man accused of ambushing and killing UnitedHealthcareās CEO Brian Thompson.
Man faces murder charges in the death of a woman who was lit on fire in New York City subway
Read full article: Man faces murder charges in the death of a woman who was lit on fire in New York City subwayA man is facing murder charges in New York City for allegedly setting a woman on fire inside a subway train and then watching her die after she was engulfed in flames.
Luigi Mangione pleads not guilty to murder and weapons charges in UnitedHealthcare CEO's death
Read full article: Luigi Mangione pleads not guilty to murder and weapons charges in UnitedHealthcare CEO's deathThe man accused of fatally shooting the CEO of UnitedHealthcare has pleaded not guilty to murder and terror charges in a state case that will run parallel to his federal prosecution.
New York City police apprehend suspect in the death of a woman found on fire in a subway car
Read full article: New York City police apprehend suspect in the death of a woman found on fire in a subway carNew York City police say they have taken into custody a person of interest in the death of a woman who may have fallen asleep on a stationary subway train before being lit on fire by a man she didnāt know.
Former top aide to New York City's mayor pleads not guilty in bribery case
Read full article: Former top aide to New York City's mayor pleads not guilty in bribery caseThe New York City mayorās former chief adviser, her son and two real estate investors have been indicted on bribery and conspiracy charges.
Worldās largest gingerbread village on display in NYC
Read full article: Worldās largest gingerbread village on display in NYCThe Guinness World Record holder for the largest gingerbread village is now on display in New York City. Itās called Gingerbread Lane and itās all thanks to the work of one dedicated artist.
Chief adviser to NYC Mayor Eric Adams resigns and expects to be indicted
Read full article: Chief adviser to NYC Mayor Eric Adams resigns and expects to be indictedA lawyer says a former top aide to New York Mayor Eric Adams expects to be indicted on criminal charges related to alleged improper gifts.
After UnitedHealthcare CEO's killing, San Francisco police gave FBI tip about suspect's identity
Read full article: After UnitedHealthcare CEO's killing, San Francisco police gave FBI tip about suspect's identityThe day after a masked gunman killed the CEO of UnitedHealthcare in New York City, police in San Francisco gave the FBI a potentially valuable tip about the identity of the suspect.
Police say suspect in UnitedHealthcare CEO killing wasn't a client of the insurer
Read full article: Police say suspect in UnitedHealthcare CEO killing wasn't a client of the insurerPolice say the man charged with killing UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson was not a client of the medical insurer and may have targeted it because of its size and influence.
New York City mayor meets with Trump's 'border czar' to discuss how to go after 'violent' criminals
Read full article: New York City mayor meets with Trump's 'border czar' to discuss how to go after 'violent' criminalsNew York City Mayor Eric Adams has met with President-elect Donald Trumpās incoming āborder czar."
AP Breakthrough Entertainer: Broadway star Maleah Joi Moon enjoys a 'cupcake' of a year
Read full article: AP Breakthrough Entertainer: Broadway star Maleah Joi Moon enjoys a 'cupcake' of a yearAs a young woman, Maleah Joi Moon used to join the crowds outside Broadway stage doors after shows to cheer the stars.
Gun found on suspect in killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO matches shell casings at scene, police say
Read full article: Gun found on suspect in killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO matches shell casings at scene, police sayNew York Cityās police commissioner says the gun found on the suspect in the killing of UnitedHealthcareās CEO matches shell casings found at the crime scene.
Philadelphians channel their inner Italian Stallion at Rocky and Adrian look-alike contest
Read full article: Philadelphians channel their inner Italian Stallion at Rocky and Adrian look-alike contestCouples who look awkward on skates have gotten a chance to celebrate their cute clumsiness in a Rocky and Adrian look-alike contest at Philadelphiaās RockyFest.
Father of victim in NYC subway chokehold case sues defendant Daniel Penny
Read full article: Father of victim in NYC subway chokehold case sues defendant Daniel PennyThe father of the victim in the fatal New York City subway chokehold case has sued defendant Daniel Penny as a Manhattan jury continues deliberating.
New clues emerge as investigators hunt for the gunman who killed UnitedHealthcare's CEO
Read full article: New clues emerge as investigators hunt for the gunman who killed UnitedHealthcare's CEONew clues are emerging in the hunt for the masked gunman who stalked and killed UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, including possible leads about his travel before the shooting and a message scrawled on ammunition found at the crime scene.
The Rockefeller Center Christmas tree lights up in New York City
Read full article: The Rockefeller Center Christmas tree lights up in New York CityFifty-thousand multi-colored lights are shining on Rockefeller Centerās iconic Christmas tree, with crowds gathering to witness the annual New York City tradition.
Jay-Z's 'The Book of Hov' immersive New York exhibit lives up to its name and becomes a book
Read full article: Jay-Z's 'The Book of Hov' immersive New York exhibit lives up to its name and becomes a bookJay-Zās popular exhibit āThe Book of Hovā in New York is about to live up to its name by becoming an actual book sold nationwide.
MatĆas Tarnopolsky to become New York Philharmonic CEO, teaming with Gustavo Dudamel
Read full article: MatĆas Tarnopolsky to become New York Philharmonic CEO, teaming with Gustavo DudamelMatĆas Tarnopolsky will become president and CEO of the New York Philharmonic on Jan. 1, after six years heading the Philadelphia Orchestra.
Macyās Thanksgiving Day Parade: Big balloons, wet weather and 21 protesters arrested
Read full article: Macyās Thanksgiving Day Parade: Big balloons, wet weather and 21 protesters arrestedThe Macyās Thanksgiving Day Parade marched, soared and roared into its second century as a holiday fixture despite a drenching rain and a brief disruption from pro-Palestinian demonstrators.
Massive balloons take shape ahead of the Macyās Thanksgiving Day Parade
Read full article: Massive balloons take shape ahead of the Macyās Thanksgiving Day ParadeThe massive helium balloons that will float through New York City for the Macyās Thanksgiving Day Parade have been filled with helium ahead of the big event.
New York City generates 44 million pounds of garbage a day. The city has a plan to contain the mess
Read full article: New York City generates 44 million pounds of garbage a day. The city has a plan to contain the messNew York City is now requiring some residents place their trash into garbage bins for pickup.
Harvey Weinstein files legal claim alleging lack of medical care and hygiene at Rikers Island jail
Read full article: Harvey Weinstein files legal claim alleging lack of medical care and hygiene at Rikers Island jailHarvey Weinsteinās lawyers have filed a legal claim against New York City over allegedly substandard medical treatment and unhygienic conditions.
Federal prosecutors seek records from company that deployed AI weapons scanner on NYC subway
Read full article: Federal prosecutors seek records from company that deployed AI weapons scanner on NYC subwayFederal investigators in New York have requested records from the manufacturer of an AI-powered weapons scanner that was briefly deployed in New York Cityās subway system.
Shoplifting ring stole $2M in cosmetics and clothes then resold them abroad, prosecutors say
Read full article: Shoplifting ring stole $2M in cosmetics and clothes then resold them abroad, prosecutors sayLaw enforcement officials say they have broken up a shoplifting ring that stole nearly $2 million in merchandise from well-known stores and resold the items in New York City as well as in the Dominican Republic.
Storm inundates Northern California with rain, heavy snow. Thousands remain in the dark in Seattle
Read full article: Storm inundates Northern California with rain, heavy snow. Thousands remain in the dark in SeattleHeavy rain from a major storm prompted evacuation warnings for communities near a Northern California river that forecasters say could break its banks Friday, as the system continued to dump heavy snow in mountainous areas where some ski resorts opened for the season.
NYCFC stadium next to Citi Field to be called Etihad Park after United Arab Emirates airline
Read full article: NYCFC stadium next to Citi Field to be called Etihad Park after United Arab Emirates airlineNew York City FCās $780 million, 25,000-seat venue that it intends to open next to the Metsā Citi Field in 2027 will be named Etihad Park under a 20-year agreement with Etihad Airways.
Faulty fentanyl tests spurred NYCās push to ban mail on Rikers Island
Read full article: Faulty fentanyl tests spurred NYCās push to ban mail on Rikers IslandA push by New York City jail officials to block people detained at Rikers Island from receiving physical mail was based on faulty fentanyl test strips that overstated the influx of contraband sent through the mail.

NYC subway art installation encourages people to share their thoughts on sticky notes
Read full article: NYC subway art installation encourages people to share their thoughts on sticky notesA long tunnel deep in one of New York Cityās subway stations is now the cityās most informal therapy couch.
51-year-old man is charged with murder after 3 are stabbed in New York City rampage
Read full article: 51-year-old man is charged with murder after 3 are stabbed in New York City rampageA man who officials say carried out a string of stabbings across a swath of Manhattan has been charged with three counts of murder.
NYC issues first drought warning in 22 years, pauses aqueduct repairs to bring in more water
Read full article: NYC issues first drought warning in 22 years, pauses aqueduct repairs to bring in more waterNew York City issued its first drought warning in 22 years and paused major repairs to its main water aqueduct out of concern for the lack of rainfall.
Giuliani's lawyers after $148M defamation judgment seek to withdraw from his case
Read full article: Giuliani's lawyers after $148M defamation judgment seek to withdraw from his caseTwo attorneys representing Rudy Giuliani in a lawsuit related to a $148 million defamation judgment against him have asked a judge to remove them from the case over disagreements with the former New York City mayor.
NYC bans unusual practice of forcing tenants to pay real estate brokers hired by landlords
Read full article: NYC bans unusual practice of forcing tenants to pay real estate brokers hired by landlordsTenants searching for an apartment in New York City have long been forced to pay thousands of dollars to real estate brokers.
Haul out the holly! Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree arrives in New York City
Read full article: Haul out the holly! Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree arrives in New York CityThe Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree has arrived in New York City, signaling the start of the holiday season in the Big Apple.
Judge says New York can't use 'antiquated, unconstitutional' law to block migrant buses from Texas
Read full article: Judge says New York can't use 'antiquated, unconstitutional' law to block migrant buses from TexasA judge has ruled that New York City canāt use a two-century-old āanti-pauperā law to block the state of Texas from offering migrants free bus rides to the city.