Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, Attorney General Letitia James Get Behind Bipartisan Bills Tackling Human Trafficking

The legislation would help identify and rescue trafficking victims, assist them in recovery, and also improve the ways data is collected.

• Feb 13, 2022

Emotional Mayor Eric Adams Demands New Yorkers Do More To Help Young People Avoid Falling Victim To Gun Violence

The mayor gave two mesmerizing speeches Thursday, including one lamenting the recent death of an 18-year-old drill rapper whose killing galvanized Adams to action.

• Feb 10, 2022

Senate Approves Bill Ending Clauses In Employment Contracts For Forced Arbitration Cases

New York Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand introduced the bill in 2017.

• Feb 10, 2022

Former Alaska Governor Sarah Palin Takes Stand For Second Day At New York Times Trial: 'I Hope That There Is Justice'

The former Alaska governor and 2008 Republican vice presidential candidate is suing the Times over a 2017 editorial headlined "America's Lethal Politics."

• Feb 10, 2022

Attorney For Former Governor Andrew Cuomo Accuses Attorney General Letitia James Of Prosecutorial Misconduct

His attorneys allege investigators ignored evidence of witness tampering, intimidation and perjury.

• Feb 10, 2022

Mayor Eric Adams Tells State Legislature New York City Needs Funding To Battle Crime, Pandemic

Mayor Eric Adams spent over three hours on the Albany hot seat on Wednesday making an urgent request for more hospital beds to treat the mentally ill and improve public safety.

• Feb 9, 2022

With New Jersey And Connecticut Moving To End Mask Mandates, Will New York Be Next?

There has been a shift in the fight against the pandemic in the Tri-State Area. As daily COVID-19 cases drop, school mask mandates are being lifted.

• Feb 8, 2022

New York City Council Discusses Plan To Make Outdoor Dining Permanent

They have been a lifeline for restaurants during the pandemic, but not everyone wants them to stick around. 

• Feb 8, 2022

Will Outdoor Dining Become Permanent In New York City? Lawmakers Set To Address The Issue

Those structures have been a lifeline for restaurants during the pandemic and now the process begins to make them stay.

• Feb 7, 2022

Mayor Eric Adams Presented With Social Justice Reform Recommendations

The city's top civil rights activists are challenging Mayor Eric Adams' commitment to social justice reform.

• Feb 7, 2022

St. Sen. Alessandra Biaggi Running For Congress

The Democrat made the announcement on Twitter Monday morning, saying she's running "to bring progressive and honest leadership to the front lines of our country's most important fights." 

• Feb 7, 2022

NAACP Angered Over Yonkers Mayor Mike Spano's Remarks On Recent Arrest Of Rep. Jamaal Bowman For Supporting Voting Rights

The NAACP is among a group of organizations demanding an apology from the mayor of Yonkers over a remark he made about Congressman Jamaal Bowman on a radio show.

• Feb 7, 2022

Residents In Queens NYCHA Building Sound Off Over Lack Of Hot Water And Pressure

Residents say it has been a problem for months -- hot water and decent water pressure. People living in a Queens public housing building are at their wit's end and are demanding help.

• Feb 6, 2022

New Yorkers Protest New Redistricting Maps Drawn By State Legislature

Protesters say they never got an opportunity to get a fair hearing on the new lines.

• Feb 4, 2022

Atilis Gym Owner Ian Smith Running For Congress After Making Headlines Defying COVID Lockdown

The Bellmawr gym owner who made national headlines by remaining open during the COVID-19 lockdowns is now running for Congress.

• Feb 4, 2022

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