Former U.S. Rep. Nita Lowey, Trailblazing New York Democrat, Dies at 87
Former U.S. Rep. Nita Lowey, first woman to chair the House Appropriations Committee, dies at 87 after battling metastatic breast cancer.
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Gov. Hochul’s Plan to Curb NYC Mayor’s Power Stalled in State Legislature
Gov. Hochul wants to pass legislation to curb Mayor Adams' authority, but lawmakers say the measure is stalled.
New York Bill Proposes Making ‘Masked Harassment’ a Criminal Offense
A bill introduced in the New York Legislature could make it a crime to wear face masks to harass or threaten,…
Sen. James Skoufis Drops Out of DNC Chair Race, Endorses Ken Martin
New York state Sen. James Skoufis withdraws from DNC chair race, endorses Minnesota Democratic Party Chair Ken Martin.
National Action Network Spreads Holiday Cheer Amid NYC Food Insecurity Crisis
Enjoy holiday cheer at National Action Network’s House of Justice as hundreds queue for meals and toys amid NYC's…
Suspect’s Fingerprints Match Those Found at UnitedHealthcare CEO Murder…
26-year-old Ivy League grad Luigi Mangione's fingerprints match prints found at Manhattan crime scene of…
Gov. Hochul Proposes $500 Inflation Refunds, Claims no Risk to NY Emergency Funds
Gov. Kathy Hochul proposes up to $500 "inflation refund" checks for NY taxpayers, assuring it won't affect the state's emergency funds.
Gov. Hochul Proposes ‘Inflation Refund’ Checks for Millions of New…
Gov. Kathy Hochul proposes "inflation refund" checks for millions of New York residents, funded by excess sales tax…
Ex-Bronx Assemblyman and Obama Aide, Michael Blake, Joins NYC Mayoral Race
Former Bronx assemblyman and Obama aide, Michael Blake, announces his intention to challenge Mayor Eric Adams in…
Kindergarten drop-off saved Cantor Fitzgerald CEO from 9/11 attacks
Howard Lutnick survived 9/11 by chance, but lost 658 employees. Seen as a villain then a hero, he is now Trump's nominee for commerce secretary.