By Michael Washburn On Jan. 5, 2025, the long-debated and fiercely contested policy of congestion pricing comes into effect in New York City. With its passionate supporters and equally vocal detractors, the practice is expected to have far-reaching consequences for commuters, the transit system, the city, and the environment. With the implementation of congestion pricing, […]
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Federal Officials Will Deploy High-Tech System to New York After Drones Shut Down Airport, Governor Says
By Jack Phillips New York Gov. Kathy Hochul announced that the federal government will send a “a state-of-the-art drone detection system” to her state after a number of drone sightings across New York and New Jersey in recent days. While she did not elaborate on the system that will be deployed, it “will support state […]
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Suspect in UnitedHealthcare CEO Killing Charged With Murder in New York
By Nathan Worcester The person of interest in the New York City slaying of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson is facing additional charges of murder and other charges in Manhattan, according to an online court docket filed by city prosecutors late Monday night. Earlier in the day, the suspect was also charged with a variety of […]
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New York Times Tech Union Goes on Strike 1 Day Before Election
By Jack Phillips A union of New York Times tech workers on Monday morning went on strike, just one day before the Tuesday General Election. In a social media statement, the New York Times Tech Guild wrote that NY Times managers were provided “months of notice” before its deadline, saying it now has no choice […]
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Donald J. Trump Wins Appeal in New York Fraud Case, Prosecutors Scramble to Avoid Sanctions
By Stephen Zogopoulos, USNN World News In a resounding legal victory, former President Donald J. Trump has won an appeal in the high-profile New York fraud case, casting serious doubt on the prosecution’s credibility and strategy. The appeals court decision, handed down earlier this week, not only reversed parts of the lower court’s findings but […]
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New York City Mayor Eric Adams Accepts Another Top Resignation Amid Federal Probe
By Matt McGregor New York City Mayor Eric Adams said on Monday that he has accepted the resignation of Philip Banks, the deputy mayor for public safety. Banks is the latest New York City public official to resign amid a federal probe into Adams’s alleged illegal campaign activity. Banks was appointed in 2022 and had […]
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Appeals Court Seems Skeptical of New York Civil Fraud Suit Against Trump
By Sam Dorman Appeals judges in New York fielded multiple questions to the New York attorney general’s office on Sept. 26 indicating they were skeptical of its application of an anti-fraud law to former President Donald Trump’s business practices. The questions came during oral argument over Trump’s claims that the state Supreme Court erred in […]
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New York City Mayor Eric Adams Indicted by Grand Jury: Media Sources
By Caden Pearson New York City Mayor Eric Adams has been indicted by a federal grand jury on criminal charges, according to two people familiar with the matter. The charges were first reported by The New York Times and remain unclear, as the indictment remains under seal, according to the people who spoke with The […]
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Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs Arrested in New York
By Caden Pearson Sean “Diddy” Combs was arrested by federal agents in Manhattan on Monday night, prosecutors said. Prosecutors did not immediately announce details of the charges, but Combs faces numerous sexual assault allegations. The U.S. attorney in Manhattan, Damian Williams, said the arrest was based on a sealed indictment filed by the Southern District […]
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Consumers Uneasy About US Labor Market, Household Finances in Year Ahead: New York Fed
By Andrew Moran Consumers are increasingly anxious about the U.S. labor market and their household finances, according to the Federal Reserve Bank of New York’s August Survey of Consumer Expectations (SCE). Nearly 38 percent of respondents told the regional central bank that they expect the unemployment rate will be higher one year from now, up […]
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Foot Locker Moves Headquarters From New York to Florida
By Naveen Athrappully Footwear and sportswear retailer Foot Locker is shifting its headquarters from New York to Florida, with cost-cutting playing a key factor in the decision. In March last year, Foot Locker introduced its “Lace-Up Plan” aimed at reshaping the company’s real estate footprint and propelling growth. “To further support strategic progress against the […]
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RFK Jr. to Appeal After Judge Rules Him Ineligible to Appear on New York Ballot
By Jeff Louderback A judge ruled on Aug. 12 that independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. falsely claimed New York residency on his nominating petitions, a decision that will invalidate his efforts to appear on the state’s general election ballot. In her 34-page ruling, New York State Supreme Court Justice Christina Ryba wrote that […]
