Kamar Samuels on the challenges facing NYC public schools
Once an elementary school teacher in the Bronx, Kamar Samuels now leads the nation's largest school system under NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani.
Former New Jersey governor Richard Codey dies at 79, family says
Richard Codey, the former governor of New Jersey and the state's longest-serving lawmaker, has died, his family announced.
New Jersey confirms 1st child flu death of 2026
New Jersey has confirmed its first pediatric flu death of the 2025-26 season, which health leaders warn has been seeing cases spread at alarming rates.
More ICE protests in NYC after Minneapolis shooting
More ICE protests took place Thursday in NYC after hundreds marched in Foley Square against the fatal shooting by a federal immigration agent in Minneapolis.
Student hurt as car crashes through school wall in Elizabeth, N.J.
An Elizabeth High School student was injured when a driver crashed through the wall of the auditorium, a city official said.
Dueling rallies in NYC as Maduro is arraigned in Manhattan federal court
Small dueling rallies formed outside the federal courthouse in Lower Manhattan where ousted Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro was arraigned.
Mamdani announces "Rental Ripoff" hearings in all 5 boroughs
Mamdani says tenants will testify at "Rental Ripoff" hearings before New York City takes action against "unconscionable" business practices.
Mamdani says he opposed Maduro's capture on call with Trump
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani said he told President Trump directly that he opposed the U.S. military's capture of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro.
NYC leaders react to Maduro's capture, arrival in New York
President Trump said Venezuela's Maduro will be prosecuted in New York after his capture by U.S. special forces.
NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani creates Office of Mass Engagement
Mayor Zohran Mamdani signed an executive order establishing City Hall's new Office of Mass Engagement.
Hochul sets special election to fill Mamdani's state assembly seat
After Mamdani's inauguration as New York City's 112th mayor, voters in Queens will select a new state representative.
Mamdani boosts renter protections with trio of executive orders
Less than two hours after his inauguration, Mamdani said he signed three executive orders designed to put pressure on landlords and fast-track housing development.
4 takeaways from NYC Mayor Mamdani's inauguration speech
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani made bold promises for his administration in his first speech.
NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani addresses New Yorkers at public inauguration
Zohran Mamdani was publicly sworn in and addressed New Yorkers for the first time as the city's 112th mayor.
Watch highlights of the 2026 Times Square ball drop here
Here's how to stream Times Square New Year's Eve performances on Wednesday night and the ball drop ushering in 2026.