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U.S. House of Representatives vote on a new Speaker of the House at the U.S. Capitol in Washington

Jim Jordan falls short in first speaker election, with next vote set for Wednesday

Rep. Jim Jordan lost 20 Republicans to win just 200 votes, falling shy of the 217 needed to become speaker of the House.

Oct 17, 2023

Sen. Bob Menendez (D-NJ) and Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) speak to reporters during a news conference following a policy luncheon meeting with fellow Senate Democrats on Capitol Hill May 18, 2021 in Washington, DC.

Schumer says he's had "serious discussions" with Menendez

Menendez, a New Jersey Democrat, is facing charges including conspiring to act as a foreign agent for Egypt.

Oct 17, 2023

N.J. Attorney General: "We've been dealing with a rise in bias activity"

Authorities say there has been an uptick in reported bias incidents and hate crimes since the Hamas terror attack on Israel.

Oct 17, 2023

Former President Donald Trump arrives for his civil fraud trial at New York Supreme Court on Tuesday, Oct. 17, 2023, in New York.

Instead of Michael Cohen, Trump confronts emails and spreadsheets at trial

Former President Donald Trump attended his civil fraud trial in New York on Tuesday for the fourth time since the trial began two weeks ago.

Oct 17, 2023

United States Israel Palestinians New York Governor

Gov. Hochul to travel to Israel on "solidarity mission"

Gov. Hochul and President Biden announced trips to Israel this week.

Oct 17, 2023

New York City to use AI to improve access city services

"People think all of the sudden you're going to have a Terminator-type figure come in and take over government and displace human beings. That's just not the reality. Take a deep breath, get a grip. It is going to help us function," said Mayor Eric Adams.

Oct 16, 2023

President Biden Delivers Remarks On Hidden Junk Fees

Biden to visit Israel Wednesday in show of support after Hamas attack

President Biden will head to Israel this week, in a show of U.S. support for the country and its people.

Oct 16, 2023

Attorney Theresa DiFalco running for Rockland County DA in write-in campaign

DiFalco has been recruited to run against DA Tom Walsh by first responders upset about the plea deal in the Evergreen Court fire case.

Oct 17, 2023

Who is Jim Jordan, the House GOP's speaker nominee?

Rep. Jim Jordan, Republican of Ohio, is the Republican nominee for speaker of the House.

Oct 18, 2023

Donald Trump Delivers Remarks In West Palm Beach, FL

Federal judge imposes limited gag order on Trump in 2020 election interference case

The special counsel argued that former President Donald Trump has an "established practice" of targeting those who challenge him.

Oct 16, 2023

Senators Chuck Schumer and Mitt Romney in Israel.

Schumer, Romney rush into Tel Aviv shelter during Hamas rocket attack

Sen. Chuck Schumer said a bipartisan group of U.S. senators visiting Israel was having lunch on Sunday when warning sirens went off.

Oct 15, 2023

Former U.S. security advisor says "no one thought Hamas wanted a war"

The Middle East is top of mind for many here in the Tri-State Area this week. Plus, we talk about jails and who should run Rikers Island.

Oct 15, 2023

Biden: U.S. will do "everything in our power" to find Americans held by Hamas

In an interview with 60 Minutes, President Biden says the U.S. is "working like hell" to find Americans being held hostage by Hamas militants in Gaza.