Trump will be in NY for the hush money trial while the Supreme Court hears his immunity case in DC
A reluctant Donald Trump will be back in a New York City courtroom as his hush money trial resumes at the same time that the U.S. Supreme Court hears arguments in Washington over whether he should be immune from prosecution for actions he took during his time as president.
New York City to end its relationship with embattled migrant services contractor
New York City will end its relationship with a medical services company tasked with housing and caring for an influx of international migrants, following scrutiny over the company’s lucrative deal with the city and the quality of its humanitarian services.
NYC's AI chatbot was caught telling businesses to break the law. The city isn't taking it down
An artificial intelligence-powered chatbot meant to help small business owners in New York City has come under fire for dispensing bizarre advice that misstates local policies and advises companies to violate the law.
Obama, Clinton and big-name entertainers help Biden raise a record $26 million for his reelection
Barack Obama, Bill Clinton and some big names from the entertainment world have delivered a rousing New York embrace of President Joe Biden at a campaign fundraiser that hauled in a record-setting $26 million-plus for the incumbent's reelection campaign.
V-J Day 'Kiss' photo stays on display as VA head reverses department memo that would've banned it
The Veterans Affairs secretary is reversing a department memo that aimed to ban VA displays of the iconic “V-J Day in Times Square” photograph showing a Navy sailor kissing a woman he did not know on the streets of New York at the end of World War II.
Michael Bloomberg tops the Chronicle of Philanthropy's list of America’s biggest donors in 2023
Michael Bloomberg, the former New York City mayor, gave the most to charitable causes last year, followed by Nike co-founder Phil Knight and his wife, Penny, and Michael Dell and his wife, Susan, according to the Chronicle of Philanthropy’s exclusive list of the 50 Americans who donated the largest sums to nonprofits last year.
$1B donation makes New York medical school tuition free and transforms students' lives
Students at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine say they can give up their part-time jobs, focus on their studies and reconsider the kind of medicine they hope to practice thanks to a generous donation to their New York school.
Former NRA chief Wayne LaPierre misspent gun rights group's money, owes more than $4M, jury finds
The longtime head of the National Rifle Association, Wayne LaPierre, misspent millions of dollars of the organization’s money, using the funds to pay for an extravagant lifestyle that included exotic getaways and trips on private planes and superyachts, a New York jury determined Friday, ordering him to repay almost $4.4 million.
Saturday Night Live's Colin Jost will be featured entertainer at White House correspondents' dinner
Colin Jost, the co-anchor of Saturday Night Live’s “Weekend Update,” will get a chance to roast leading political and media figures as the featured entertainer at the annual dinner of the White House Correspondents’ Association in April.
Brawl between migrants and police in New York's Times Square touches off backlash
A video showing a group of migrants brawling with police in Times Square has touched off a political furor and renewed debate over a long-standing New York City policy that limits cooperation between local police and federal immigration authorities.
Coral Springs detectives identify Broward medical examiner’s office investigator as crime suspect
A woman who reported a $450 theft in Coral Springs while she was grieving her father’s death helped to catch a serial thief who was hiding behind his work as an investigator for the medical examiner’s offices in Broward County and New York City, according to police.
Chita Rivera, revered and pioneering Tony-winning dancer and singer, dies at 91
Chita Rivera, the dynamic dancer, singer and actor who garnered 10 Tony nominations, winning twice, in a long Broadway career that forged a path for Latina artists and shrugged off a near-fatal car accident, died Tuesday.
Artist who performed nude in 2010 Marina Abramovic exhibition sues MoMA over sexual assault claims
A performer who appeared naked in a show by world-renowned performance artist Marina Abramovic is suing New York City’s Museum of Modern Art, saying it failed to take action after he was sexually assaulted multiple times by attendees during performances 14 years ago.
New York City police sergeant who hurled plastic cooler at fleeing motorcyclist charged in his death
A New York City police sergeant who hurled a plastic cooler at a man fleeing officers on a motorcycle — causing a crash that killed the rider — has been charged with manslaughter, criminally negligent homicide and assault.
Butler scores 31 points in return, including two late free throws in OT as Heat beat Nets 96-95
Jimmy Butler returned after missing seven games with a sprained toe and scored 31 points, including two free throws with 11.8 seconds left in overtime to help the Miami Heat beat the Brooklyn Nets 96-95 on Monday night.