U.S. Supreme Court Rules Civil Rights Law Protects LGBTQ Workers From Discrimination
The U.S. Supreme Court ruled Monday it is illegal for employers to fire workers because of their sexual orientation or gender identity.
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The U.S. Supreme Court ruled Monday it is illegal for employers to fire workers because of their sexual orientation or gender identity.
The Barnard College freshman was robbed and killed last December as she walked through Morningside Park.
The 3.6-mile span is 12 feet wide and connects Tarrytown and South Nyack.
The move comes on the heels of the governor signing into law a package of sweeping police reforms, including measures that will improve transparency of police disciplinary records, ban chokeholds and more.
The news comes as parts of the state gear up for Phase 3 reopening.
All students in grades six through 12, and parents or guardians with children in grades 3-K through 12 are invited to fill out a survey.
The mayor's press secretary posted on Twitter, saying he "woke up feeling under the weather."
Police and firefighters responded shortly after midnight to flames along the northbound lanes near Exit 6 approaching the New England Thruway.
Police said three men - ages 21, 32, and 37 – were stabbed multiple times, and two others – ages 29 and 30 – were hit by the car.
As New York's drop in COVID-19 cases continues, Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced Sunday a handful of youth sports can begin in regions in Phase 3 of reopening. The regions can start holding low-risk sports on July 6, with safety protocols in place.
Police are asking for help identifying a man caught on camera connected to a robbery in the Bronx. Police say it happened around 10 p.m. on Saturday, June 6 at the Pelham Bay Discount and Hardware store on Westchester Avenue.
The fight for change continued for a third straight week as thousands of demonstrators hit New York City streets.
Fed-up officials held a news conference Saturday night, calling on businesses and patrons to be more responsible.
Gov. Andrew Cuomo said that the time has come for protesters to begin thinking about reconciliation and to begin a dialogue with local governments about what the future of policing will look like.
The president stressed the unity of a graduating class that came "from every race, religion, color and creed."
"We've done it. We've tamed the beast. We are now 180 degrees on the other side," Cuomo said.
State Attorney General Letitia James and community leaders joined artists to start the project Saturday.
In an interview with Jeff Glor on CBS This Morning Saturday, Mayor Byron Brown said the incident was "horrific."
Gov. Andrew Cuomo turned his attention Saturday to protesters who are not wearing their masks properly during protests demanding police reforms following the death of George Floyd.
Due to the coronavirus pandemic, all New Yorkers can request an absentee ballot, but must do so by June 16.
The Port Authority says the massive project includes new access roads, state-of-the-art security, and enhanced cleaning routines to keep passengers safe.
As spring wraps up, the day started out a little bit chilly. A pretty morning is giving way to a slightly cooler-than-normal afternoon and evening.
There's been a dramatic decrease in uniformed police officers at the protests compared to last week.
The council calls it an "ambitious goal," but says they have identified savings that would cut over $1 billion.
The health commissioner said that overnight camps "have congregate settings and sleeping arrangements in close quarters that present too many risks."
