ICE Raids Have Already Begun In New York, Mayor Says
NEW YORK (AP) — New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio says he’s getting reports that a nationwide crackdown on immigrants facing deportation is already underway in his city. The…
Top Puerto Rican officials resign over profanity-laced chat
Puerto Rico’s Gov. Ricardo Rosselló announced Saturday that his chief financial officer and secretary of state will step down following their participation in a private chat that used profanities to…
Arson ruled in New York City house fire that killed 6-year-old girl, 2 adults: Officials
A fire that killed three people, including a 6-year-old girl, at a New York City home Wednesday afternoon was intentionally set, officials said. Fire marshals determined the blaze “was incendiary…
Financier Jeffrey Epstein indicted for allegedly abusing ‘dozens’ of girls, recruiting ‘vast network’ of victims
Jeffrey Epstein, a wealthy financier and registered sex offender with a circle of rich and powerful friends, has been charged with sex trafficking and conspiracy, according to a federal indictment…
About 5 million people attended WorldPride in NYC, mayor says
Around 5 million people attended WorldPride in New York City over the weekend, surpassing estimates of about 3 million, according to the mayor. New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio…
U.S. recorded 18 new cases of measles last week
FILE PHOTO: Lead medical assistant Fengmei Lin holds a vial of the measles, mumps, and rubella virus (MMR) vaccine at the International Community Health Services clinic in Seattle, Washington, U.S.,…
Missouri’s only abortion clinic to stay open until at least August 1
(Reuters) – Missouri’s only abortion clinic will remain open for now after a state arbiter on Friday ordered a stay in response to Planned Parenthood’s challenge of the state health…
YouTuber ‘Etika’ Found Dead In New York’s East River
Popular YouTuber and online gamer Desmond Amofah, who went by the name Etika, has been found dead several days after he was reported missing, authorities said. The 29-year-old’s body was…
Ex-airport worker admits to taking bribes during UN meeting
A former supervisor at Kennedy Airport admitted Friday that she took bribes to allow Qatar and other countries to park their planes overnight during the United Nations General Assembly. Marlene…
Ava DuVernay Says In Harlem, Korey Wise Often Meets Supporters, And They Do See Him
Ava DuVernay said on Thursday that looking through photos on social media capturing Korey Wise meeting his supporters in New York City is one of her “favorite things to do.”…