December 31, 2024 Hochul's polluters pay bill could result in regressive costs for working families: economists Gov. Kathy Hochul signing a bill to charge oil and gas companies $75 billion for fossil fuel pollution could increase costs for New Yorkers.
December 30, 2024 ‘Guardian Angels’ founder slams New York sanctuary city policies after woman set on fire After announcing his citizen law enforcement group, the “Guardian Angels," would be returning to patrol the New York subway, Curtis Sliwa is pushing back against New York Mayor Eric Adams and slamming the city’s migrant sanctuary policies, saying: “We’re in a crime crisis."
December 30, 2024 US appeals court upholds Trump verdict in E. Jean Carroll defamation case In a separate case, Trump was also ordered by a jury to pay Carroll more than $80 million in damages for the defamatory statements, though the president-elect’s appeal of that decision is still pending.
December 28, 2024 NYPD investigates after homeless man catches fire in Manhattan subway station New York police are investigating after a 67-year-old man caught fire and suffered burn injuries while inside Manhattan's Penn Station. No arrests have been made.
December 28, 2024 Race to succeed Rep. Elise Stefanik in upstate New York heats up with new challenger New York Republican State Sen. Dan Stec of North Country is running for Congress to succeed Rep. Elise Stefanik, who is expected to be the next U.S. ambassador to the United Nations.
December 28, 2024 Chess grandmaster Magnus Carlsen quits championship tournament over a pair of jeans: 'I'm out, f--- you' Chess grandmaster Magnus Carlsen the International Chess Federation (FIDE) World Rapid and Blitz Chess Championships on Friday after being confronted over a dress code violation.
December 28, 2024 NY correctional officers repeatedly struck handcuffed inmate, picked him up by his neck before he died: video Correctional officers at a New York prison repeatedly punched a handcuffed inmate and lifted him by the neck before dropping him, newly released video shows.
December 27, 2024 Get off my lawn! 5 times squatters took advantage of unwitting homeowners in 2024 A string of high-profile squatter cases have pushed multiple states to pass legislation to protect homeowners this year.
December 27, 2024 Hochul signs bill that will charge oil and gas firms $75B, but critics say customers will really foot the tab New York Governor Kathy Hochul signed legislation that will issue assessments to energy firms operating in New York; funds will be used for climate mitigation.
December 26, 2024 NYC Grand Central Christmas slashing suspect cries out to mother during court appearance The suspect accused of slashings inside New York City's Grand Central subway station reportedly cried out upon seeing his mother in court.
