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November 28, 2023

Nearly 51,000 New York drivers face license suspensions as vision test deadline looms

New York drivers who renewed their licenses during a specific period of the coronavirus pandemic are at risk of license suspensions if they fail to submit vision tests.

November 28, 2023

California Dem to introduce privileged resolution to expel George Santos from Congress

A California Democrat plans to introduce a privileged resolution to expel disgraced Rep. George Santos, R-N.Y., following his damning ethics report.

November 28, 2023

Eddie Izzard returns to New York stage this winter to take on 'Hamlet' solo

Eddie Izzard is set to return to the New York stage with an unconventional production of Shakespeare's "Hamlet" this winter. In this adaptation, Izzard will play every role.

November 28, 2023

Horse breaks loose from carriage, wreaks havoc in Manhattan: 'Running wild'

An escaped horse caused damage to four parked vehicles in Manhattan before sprinting down a busy highway and eventually being captured by two off-duty NYPD officers.

November 28, 2023

NYC chancellor denies high schoolers who stormed halls demanding Jewish teacher's ouster are 'radicalized'

New York City's school chancellor ripped claims that Hillcrest High School students were "radicalized" after riot over a Jewish teacher's Israel support.

November 27, 2023

2 exonerated in 1990s NYC murders after re-investigation points to faulty witness testimony

Two men incarcerated for decades on separate murder convictions in New York City were exonerated after the witness testimony upon which their guilt was determined was deemed unreliable.

November 27, 2023

Hochul touts 'media literacy toolkit' for kids against 'misinformation' as hate crimes surge

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul announced initiatives last week to help curb hateful rhetoric online as antisemitism and Islamophobia remain hot-button issues in the U.S.

November 27, 2023

New York works to keep food waste out of landfills over environmental concerns

New York is addressing food waste through statewide initiatives, emphasizing donations of edible food and recycling of food scraps to reduce landfill usage.

November 27, 2023

NY official demands resignation of college president who claimed 'complex history' after Hamas terror attack

Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman called on Hofstra President Susan Poser to resign over a statement claiming "complex history" after Hamas' attack.

November 27, 2023

On this day in history, November 27, 1924, the first Macy's Thanksgiving Day parade is held in NYC

The Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade was first held on this day in history, November 27, 1924. The parade featured several floats, but none of the now-iconic balloons.