Minimum wage to increase in more than 20 states in 2020
The minimum wage in more than 20 states and 26 cities and counties across the United States will increase starting…
New York City teen arrested for killing, robbing man for $1 on Christmas Eve
Abu Conteh, 18, was charged with murder and gang assault. December 31, 2019, 9:18 PM 4 min read A New…
NYC paying $625K to mom whose baby was ripped away by police
New York City says it will pay $625,000 to resolve a lawsuit filed by a mother whose toddler was yanked…
Michael Bloomberg Has A Toxic Legacy On Lead
When Cordell Cleare went to meet the mayor of New York City for the first time in winter 2003, she…
Alanis Morissette Shuts Down New York City Subway With Undercover Busking Prank
The singer-songwriter brought the holiday spirit with “The Tonight Show” host Jimmy Fallon. Source link
How To Watch The Macy’s Thanksgiving Parade
The holiday season officially kicks off when the 93rd annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade makes its way through New York…
Phoebe Waller-Bridge Reveals Where Her ‘Fleabag’ Character Is Now
NEW YORK ― In an intimate talk over the weekend, Phoebe Waller-Bridge revealed exactly how her character in “Fleabag” came…
Michael Bloomberg Says ‘I Was Wrong’ About Stop-And-Frisk Policy
Speaking at a Black megachurch on Sunday, former New York mayor and potential 2020 candidate Michael Bloomberg said he was…
‘Gossip Girl’ Reboot Will Be Less White, More LGBTQ, But Just As Twisty
Here’s some gossip to chew on: HBO Max’s forthcoming reboot of “Gossip Girl” will actually reflect the diversity of the…
Former New York City Mayor Mike Bloomberg eyeing presidential bid
Former New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg is eyeing a run for president in 2020. Interested in 2020 Elections? Add…
First Look At ‘Lizzie McGuire’ Revival Has Hilary Duff Holding A Giant Stuffed Alpaca
When Lizzie McGuire sang, “This is what dreams are made of!” we’re not sure that meant carrying a stuffed alpaca…
Central Park Will Get Its First Statue Honoring Women
Central Park has 23 statues of men who left their mark in history but not a single one honoring the…
2 Proud Boys members sentenced to 4 years over NYC melee
Two members of the far-right Proud Boys were sentenced Tuesday to four years in prison for their roles in a…
How New York Could Make Better Jobs In Alabama
Charles Crooms used to install windshields at a bus manufacturing plant in Anniston, Alabama, where he earned about $13 per…
‘Sex And The City’ Creator Reveals That His Big Regret About The Show Involves Race
“Sex and the City” didn’t exactly represent “the city” aspect of its title very well — at least when it…
Empire State Building shows off new $165 million observatory
The observatory atop the Empire State Building has a dizzying new look with floor-to-ceiling, 360-degree windows 102 floors above New…
U.S. retains measles-elimination status despite worst outbreak in quarter century
NEW YORK (Reuters) – The United States has kept its World Health Organization designation as a country that has eliminated…
New York court blocks state ban on flavored e-cigarettes
(Reuters) – A New York court on Thursday temporarily halted a state ban on the sale of flavored e-cigarettes, giving…
Man loudly cheering on-screen murders in ‘Joker’ NY screening sends many to exit
Extra layers of security, intense on-screen action and a frightening incident inside a New York theater combined to create an…
NYPD officer arrested on sex charges involving young girl
A New York City police detective who monitors sex offenders has been arrested on sex abuse charges involving a 12-year-old…
Woman linked to chef’s overdose death denies another
A woman pleaded not guilty Friday to charges she supplied the fentanyl-laced drug that caused the fatal overdose of a…
Chipotle faces more labor complaints at New York City stores
NEW YORK (Reuters) – Chipotle Mexican Grill Inc is facing fresh claims that it violated New York City’s labor laws…
Jennifer Lawrence, Cooke Maroney Spark Marriage Rumors With New Photos
Jennifer Lawrence and Cooke Maroney were spotted at New York City’s marriage bureau on Monday with a friend, a photographer…
Man dies after elevator malfunction in NYC causes it to drop, trapping him between car and shaft
A 30-year-old man was killed in a freak accident when the elevator he was exiting in his New York City…
Severe thunderstorm watch issued in Northeast as summer heat slams Southwest
People in New York and Boston should expect a rough evening commute home Wednesday as severe storms hit the Northeast.…
‘We are hurting’: New York City police officer dies from apparent suicide, 9th this year
For the ninth time this year, a New York City police officer has died by suicide, two police officials confirmed…
New York City police officer dies from apparent suicide, 8th this year
For the eighth time this year, a New York City police officer has died by suicide, two police officials confirmed…
U.S. records 10 new cases of measles last week
FILE PHOTO: A vial of the measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) vaccine is pictured at the International Community Health Services…
Jail protocols for checking on Jeffrey Epstein were not followed in hours before he died by suicide: Sources
Jail protocols requiring routine checks on the wellbeing of accused sex trafficker Jeffery Epstein appear to have not been followed…
Panic erupts in Times Square when motorcycle backfiring causes false alarm
Thousands of people who were crowded into a packed Times Square fled in panic late Tuesday after a motorcycle backfired…
Broadway’s ‘To Kill A Mockingbird’ Halts Performance During Shooting Scare
The evening performance of Broadway’s “To Kill a Mockingbird” came to an abrupt halt Tuesday when motorcycle backfire sounds outside…
Melinda Katz Fends Off Progressive Tiffany Cabán In Queens Prosecutor Race
QUEENS, N.Y. ― Queens Borough President Melinda Katz won the Democratic nomination for district attorney of Queens, following a prolonged…
U.S. recorded eight new cases of measles last week
FILE PHOTO: A vial of the measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) vaccine is pictured at the International Community Health Services…
‘I can’t breathe’ case looms large over de Blasio’s tenure
Mayor Bill de Blasio’s relationship with New York City’s police force was destined to be rocky. He took office as…
Records fall as last day of heat wave bakes Midwest, East Coast
Ninety-four million people in parts of 23 states remain under excessive heat warnings and heat advisories on Sunday as one…
14 Amazing Photos You Missed This Week
With the ever-changing news cycle, it’s easy to miss great images that fly under the radar. We’ve got you covered.…
Hey Upper East Siders, A ‘Gossip Girl’ Reboot Is Actually Happening
Make some room on the steps of the Met, because a “Gossip Girl” reboot is moving in. A reboot of…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Biden’s comments on ‘civility’ in working with segregationist Democrats draw backlash
Former Vice President Joe Biden is coming under fire for comments he made about finding consensus as he worked as…
Man caught at JFK smuggling 34 finches in hair curlers
Federal authorities say a 39-year-old Connecticut man has been caught trying to smuggle nearly three dozen live finches through John…
U.S. records 22 new measles cases, bringing year’s total to 1,044
(Reuters) – The United States recorded 22 new measles cases last week, bringing the year’s total number of cases to…
Protesters strip, get painted in Times Square
Several dozen people stripped naked and got their bodies painted in New York’s Times Square as part of what was…
‘Central Park Five’ To Trump: Death Penalty Ad Put A ‘Bounty On Our Head’
One of the five men who was falsely convicted in the so-called Central Park Five case slammed President Donald Trump…
U.S. health officials report 41 new cases of measles last week
(Reuters) – The United States recorded 41 new measles cases last week, bringing the year’s total number of cases to…
Activists Marsha P. Johnson And Sylvia Rivera To Be Honored In New York Monument
Inspirational LGBTQ rights activists Marsha P. Johnson and Sylvia Rivera will be immortalized in a public monument in New York…
Jennifer Hudson Blows Crowd Away In Surprise Performance Honoring Aretha Franklin
Jennifer Hudson surprised attendees at the 2019 Pulitzer Prize Awards ceremony luncheon in New York City on Tuesday. The Grammy…
LIRR trains to the Hamptons and Montauk down Saturday after overnight train derailment
The Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) suspended all service to the Hamptons and Montauk for Saturday after an overnight work…
U.S. states, cities sue to block Trump ‘conscience’ rule for healthcare workers
NEW YORK (Reuters) – Two dozen U.S. states and municipalities sued the Trump administration on Tuesday to stop it from…