Health 5 days ago Good old-fashioned snow day may be healthy for kids, doctors say: 'Permission to unplug' As New York City's Mamdani says there will be no traditional snow days amid the major winter storm, doctors stress the benefits of old-fashioned snow days for kids.
Zohran Mamdani 5 days ago Mamdani clarifies NYC won't check immigration status for universal childcare enrollees NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced New York's pre-K and 3-K enrollment is open to all children regardless of immigration status, with ICE agents denied school access without warrants.
Luigi Mangione 6 days ago Judge orders Altoona cop to court as Mangione hopes to have backpack search tossed Accused assassin Luigi Mangione's lawyers challenge evidence from backpack search as Altoona police officer testifies in UnitedHealthcare CEO murder case.
Media January 22 Major city school districts losing students as parents seek better options Public schools lose students to homeschooling and charter schools as Colorado Education Commissioner Susana Córdova reports 5.5% increase in homeschool enrollment statewide.
Republicans January 21 Judge rules NYC's lone Republican congressional district unconstitutional, orders redraw A judge ruled that New York’s only Republican-held congressional district is unconstitutional and ordered the state to redraw the map by next month.
New York City January 21 NYPD detectives mistaken for ICE, treated rudely by hospital staff after scuffle with suspect NYPD detectives were allegedly mistaken for ICE agents at a NYC hospital and treated rudely while seeking care after an arrest. The hospital apologized to the police commissioner.
Luigi Mangione January 21 Luigi Mangione case: If stalking and assault aren’t ‘crimes of violence,’ death penalty vanishes Luigi Mangione's defense team argues a federal court ruling could dismiss his murder charge in the alleged killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson.
Culture Trends January 21 NYC’s $1.1B subway fare gates mocked online as riders easily bypass barriers New York City’s costly new subway fare gates are facing ridicule as viral videos show riders easily climbing over barriers meant to curb billion-dollar fare evasion losses.
Trials January 20 Alexander brothers trade trophy listings for jury trial as accuser’s recent death shadows case Jury selection begins for the Alexander brothers' federal sex trafficking trial, with defense attorneys facing a challenging jury selection environment.
Opinion January 19 Jewish safety in New York depends on clear lines and moral courage from Mamdani NYC's new mayor implements buffer zones around synagogues after dialogue with religious leader following violent protests outside Park East Synagogue.
New York City January 18 Democratic Socialists of America in NYC training thousands of activists to counter ICE: report NYC's Democratic Socialists of America chapter reportedly plans to train 4,000 volunteers for "rapid response" against anticipated federal immigration enforcement operations.