Sources: Schools Chancellor Fariña To Step Down

New York City schools Chancellor Carmen Fariña is stepping down, sources said late Wednesday.

• Dec 20, 2017

Police Union, Other Labor Leaders Protest Mayor De Blasio's Iowa Trip

The Patrolmen's Benevolent Association is sending representatives to protest the mayor's appearance at a fundraiser for the advocacy group "Progress Iowa," saying de Blasio isn't as progressive as he claims.

• Dec 19, 2017

DOE Announces Plan To Close 14 Public Schools

The DOE proposed closing 14 city public schools, including the Urban Assembly School for Wildlife Conservation in the Bronx where 15-year-old Matthew McCree was stabbed to a death in September.

• Dec 18, 2017

Trump Focuses On Border Security, American Interests In National Defense Plan Announcement

President Donald Trump unveiled his national defense plan Monday, and it reflects a strategy he has been emphasizing all year.

• Dec 18, 2017

GOP Senators Tout Tax Reform Bill Ahead Of Vote

President Donald Trump could score his first legislative victory this week, as Congress is expected to vote on its tax overhaul plan.

• Dec 17, 2017

Cuomo Calls For Effort To Keep Kids Away From MS-13

Gov. Andrew Cuomo wants to expand the state's war on the notorious MS-13 street gang that is terrorizing Suffolk County.

• Dec 17, 2017

Alabama Republican Roy Moore To Supporters: This Battle Is NOT OVER!

Moore sent a fundraising email to supporters asking for contributions to his "election integrity fund' so he could investigate reports of voter fraud.

• Dec 16, 2017

Marty Golden Fires Back After Being Accused Of Impersonating Police Officer

The Brooklyn state senator denies any wrongdoing during his confrontation with safe streets activist Brian Howald.

• Dec 15, 2017

President Trump Calls For Changes To Immigration Policy, Discusses Possible Pardon For Michael Flynn

President Donald Trump called for changes to immigration Friday morning.

• Dec 15, 2017

Judges Hear Arguments On Whether Case To Preserve DACA Can Go Forward

A federal appeals court in Manhattan heard arguments Thursday over whether a lawsuit to preserve the Deferred Action for Child Arrivals initiative, or DACA, can go forward.

• Dec 14, 2017

Local Republican Lawmakers At Odds With Compromise On GOP Tax Bill

President Donald Trump says the bill will lower the average American's tax bill, but it has some local lawmakers worried about state, local, and property taxes.

• Dec 13, 2017

War Of Words Wages On Between Trump, Sen. Gillibrand

After calling for President Donald Trump to resign, Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand became the target of Donald Trump's tweets saying she had come "'begging' for campaign contributions not so long ago (and would do anything for them)."

• Dec 12, 2017

Murphy Outlines Civil Rights Agenda Alongside Rev. Al Sharpton In Elizabeth

Sunday service at New Hope Baptist is a lively affair and an important stop for Murphy, who got 94 percent of the African American vote.

• Dec 10, 2017

Haley: Women Who Accuse Anyone – Including President Trump – Of Sexual Misconduct 'Should Be Heard'

The U.S. ambassador to the United Nations said Sunday that women who accuse someone of sexual misconduct deserve to be heard, even if it involves President Donald Trump.

• Dec 10, 2017

Sen. Schumer Urges DOT To Require Upfront Baggage Fee Disclosure

The department announced Thursday it was withdrawing a proposed rule to force airlines to disclose baggage fees at the start of a ticket purchase rather than later.

• Dec 10, 2017

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