New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy, Republican Candidate Jack Ciattarelli Face Off In Fiery Debate

Murphy is trying to become the first Democrat to win a second term in the state in more than four decades.

• Sep 29, 2021

New York City Public Advocate Jumaane Williams Considering Running For Governor

In a statement, Williams announced the launch of an exploratory committee to run for governor of New York next year.

• Sep 28, 2021

Pelosi, Progressives Headed For Clash Over Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and progressive lawmakers in the House are headed for a face-off with a vote this week on the bipartisan infrastructure bill.

• Sep 28, 2021

Judge Lifts Temporary Pause On Vaccine Mandate For NYC Teachers, Who Now Must Be Vaccinated By Monday

A separate decision on a state mandate for health care workers has been delayed.

• Sep 23, 2021

Democratic Nominee Eric Adams Says If He Is Elected Mayor, He Will Rid The NYPD Of Bad Cops

Democratic mayoral candidate Eric Adams says the NYPD has become a "safe haven" for officers not qualified to wear the uniform.

• Sep 22, 2021

Family Members Of Those On Rikers Island, Former Inmates Say The Problems At The Floating Jail Are Very Real

Another inmate has died in the custody of the Department of Correction, this time at the Vernon C. Bain facility in the Bronx. This comes as calls for reform get even louder.

• Sep 22, 2021

Lawmakers On Long Island Begin Pushing 'Death By Dealer' Bill To Curb Rash Of Fatal Drug Overdoses

Fatal drug overdoses have surged during the pandemic. Pushers and suppliers currently charged only with criminal sale of a controlled substance may soon face tougher penalties.

• Sep 22, 2021

Mayor De Blasio Announces Changes To Intake At Rikers Island After Isaabdul Karim's Death, 12th In Last 12 Months

The Department of Correction said the 42-year-old father of two died shortly before 7:30 p.m. Sunday in the infirmary.

• Sep 21, 2021

United Nations General Assembly Returns To NYC, With COVID-19 And Climate Front And Center

President Joe Biden will attempt to reclaim the United States' position as a global leader while the body deals with climate change, superpower polarization and the pandemic.

• Sep 20, 2021

Public School 79 In East Harlem To Remain Closed Due To COVID-19 Cluster; Remote Learning In Place Until Sept. 28

One week into the school year and New York City is closing its first school due to a cluster of COVID-19 cases.

• Sep 19, 2021

NYC Restaurant Owners Sound Off On Vaccine Mandate

Restaurant owners are pushing back against the city's mandate that requires eateries to ask for proof of vaccination for indoor dining.

• Sep 19, 2021

Nearly 200 People Being Released From Rikers After Gov. Hochul Signs 'Less Is More Act,' Calls N.Y.'s Incarceration Rate 'A Point Of Shame'

The announcement comes amid worsening violence, inmate deaths and inhumane conditions at Rikers Island.

• Sep 18, 2021

NYCHA Residents Accounted For Disproportionate Number Of COVID Deaths From March 2020 To June 2021

The latest statistics from city public health officials include bombshell numbers about our neighbors who live in communities run by NYCHA.

• Sep 15, 2021

COVID Impact: Some Parents In Jersey City Keep Children Home From School After District Reports Positive Cases

The New Jersey health commissioner said Wednesday there have been six COVID-19 outbreaks in schools across the state.

• Sep 15, 2021

Cuomo Allowed To Keep $5.1 Million From COVID Book Deal

Former Gov. Andrew Cuomo will be able to keep the $5.1 million he made from his memoir on the pandemic. 

• Sep 15, 2021

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