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January 29, 2024

On this day in history, January 29, 1936, National Baseball Hall of Fame elects first members

The National Baseball Hall of Fame elected its first members five members – Ty Cobb, Babe Ruth, Honus Wagner, Christy Matthewson and Walter Johnson – on this day in history, Jan. 29, 1936.

January 28, 2024

E. Jean Carroll's claims against Trump, lifestyle back under the spotlight after eye-popping verdict

Former President Donald Trump faced his second trial involving former Elle columnist E. Jean Carroll and her accusations he defamed her when she accused him of rape.

January 28, 2024

NYPD defends 'legal and professional' traffic stop of 'Central Park 5' council member, releases bodycam video

The NYPD defended an officer's traffic stop on NY City Council member Yusef Salaam, who claimed he was pulled over without an explanation.

January 28, 2024

$83M verdict in E. Jean Carroll case against Trump ignites firestorm: 'Democrats are using the system'

A federal jury's decision ordering Donald Trump to pay E. Jean Carroll more than $83 million in damages Friday ignited a political firestorm.

January 26, 2024

Former New York Gov Andrew Cuomo sexually harassed 13 staffers, Justice Department says

Former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo subjected more than a dozen women to a sexually hostile work environment, the Justice Department said Friday.

January 26, 2024

Native American exhibits closing at American Museum of Natural History as museums now need tribal consent

The American Museum of Natural History is one of many institutions nationwide restructuring its display of Native American objects due to new regulations on tribal consent.

January 26, 2024

New Yorker loses two shovels on snow-covered roof

Upstate New York resident Ronny Jarrett on learning the hard way when he threw two shovels on his roof 

January 26, 2024

Retirees flocking to Florida as California, New York lose grip on resident seniors, study shows

A study found more than 338,000 Americans moved to retire in 2023, an increase of 44% compared to 2022, with many seniors ditching New York and California for Florida.

January 26, 2024

NYC Mayor Adams praised by police union for 'taking a stand' against bill to log every police encounter

The Police Benevolent Association offered rare praise for NYC Mayor Eric Adams after he vetoed a bill that would require officers to document every encounter with the public.

January 25, 2024

New York parents charged in death of toddler who ingested cocaine, fentanyl and morphine: DA

A 14-month-old toddler from New York died after ingesting cocaine, fentanyl, morphine and other illegal drugs at his parent's home.