Wyandanch School District Bracing For Major Increase In Pupil Class Size Due To Drastic Cuts To Staff

The cash-strapped Wyandanch School District is in the midst of laying off scores of teachers, administrators, security guards and bus drivers.

• Jul 11, 2019

President Trump To Sign Executive Action On Census Citizenship Question, Won't Include 2020 Survey

President Trump announced Thursday he plans to sign an executive order regarding the collection of citizenship information, but the order will not involve the 2020 census.

• Jul 11, 2019

Gov. Murphy Criticized For Freezing Funding For Rt. 206 Project Designed To Alleviate Local Truck Traffic

A funding fight is underway in New Jersey after Gov. Phil Murphy froze $235 million in the 2020 budget earmarked for local and county projects.

• Jul 10, 2019

After Deadly New York Limo Accidents, Companies Allegedly Still Not Making Safety A Priority

"So a car hitting the side of that is that's not going to be any resistance at all is it?" Anna Werner asked. "There's no resistance there," Department of Transportation inspector Dave Lipsky replied.

• Jul 9, 2019

Brooklyn DA Gonzalez Releases Shocking Video Of Gangland Terror In Handful Of Neighborhoods

Brooklyn District Attorney Eric Gonzalez has charged 21 alleged gang members with a reign of gun terror, murder and mayhem stemming from multiple shootings that left two dead and four injured.

• Jul 9, 2019

Queens District Attorney: 16 Votes Still Separate Katz, Caban In Democratic Primary

Both campaigns in the Queens District Attorney Democratic Primary race are calling for every eligible vote to be counted.

• Jul 9, 2019

Ross Perot, Billionaire Former Presidential Candidate, Has Died At Age 89

H. Ross Perot, the billionaire and philanthropist from Texas who ran for president as a third-party candidate in two races in the 90s, has died at the age of 89.

• Jul 9, 2019

Westchester County Sales Tax Hike To Kick In On Aug. 1

In high-taxed Westchester County, they raised the sales tax, and patted themselves on the back for doing it. Elected officials say the hike is the best way to stabilize finances.

• Jul 8, 2019

Finger Pointing Begins After NYPD Releases Crime Stats Showing Major Spike In Shootings

The NYPD has released shocking new crime stats showing the number shootings in the city has skyrocketed.

• Jul 8, 2019

Mount Vernon Mayor Richard Thomas Pleads Guilty To Corruption, Will Step Down

A local mayor facing a litany of corruption charges issued a guilty plea on Monday.

• Jul 8, 2019

Queens District Attorney: Katz Leads Caban By 16 Points; Lawyers Hash Out Rules Of Recount

Public defender Tiffany Caban declared victory on Election Night, but a tally of paper ballots reversed the results, putting Queens Borough President Melinda Katz in the lead.

• Jul 5, 2019

NJ Government To Help Resettle Refugees, Open Office Of New Americans

New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy also signed an executive order Thursday to create a state Office of New Americans.

• Jul 5, 2019

Queens District Attorney: Tiffany Caban Not Conceding After Losing Lead To Melinda Katz

The result of a final recount is expected in the coming weeks.

• Jul 4, 2019

President Trump's 'Salute To America' To Showcase Nation's Military In Giant July 4th Display

Donald Trump's "Salute to America" Fourth of July event is drawing crowds as the president has turned Washington, D.C.'s biggest annual affair into a display of the nation's military might.

• Jul 4, 2019

Queens District Attorney: Tiffany Caban Reportedly Loses Lead To Melinda Katz After Paper Ballots Counted

There were just over 1,000 votes separating the two candidates on election night. Five other Democrats finished lower in the primary race.

• Jul 3, 2019

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