Former NY Assembly Speaker Sentenced To 7 Years In Prison For Corruption
Sheldon Silver was twice found guilty of taking millions in bribes and kickbacks. "I pray I will not die in prison," he wrote to the judge.
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9/11 Victim Identified, Nearly 17 Years Later
Scott Michael Johnson, identified by the New York City Office of Chief Medical Examiner, was a securities analyst at an investment banking firm. More than 1,100 victims have yet to be identified.
Migrant Parents Face Major Obstacles Before They Can Regain Custody Of Their Children
Guatemalan migrant Yeni Gonzalez was reunited with her three children in New York City for the first time since they were separated at the Southwest border. Their reunion was emotional but temporary.
New Charges Filed Against Harvey Weinstein Involving A Third Woman
The disgraced movie mogul is already facing first-degree rape and other charges in New York. Now, Weinstein is facing new accusations that he assaulted a woman in 2006.
Who Is Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez?
In a stunning upset, the 28-year-old socialist, whose mother was born in Puerto Rico, unseated Democratic stalwart Rep. Joe Crowley in New York's diverse 14th Congressional District.
Primaries To Watch: Will Trump Endorsements Be Enough To Protect GOP Incumbents?
The president's record of picking winners is mixed, and two races test his ability to move voters today. Democratic activists try to win a big governor's race and knock off a party leader in Congress.
Do Trump's Endorsements Move Voters? Tuesday Will Test His Electoral Mojo
President Trump is campaigning for South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster ahead of Tuesday's primary, and he's also endorsed New York Rep. Dan Donovan. But both could still lose their primaries.
30-Year-Old Leaves The Nest — After Parents Win Court-Ordered Eviction
Michael Rotondo drew international attention when he lost a legal battle his parents waged to pry him out of their house in Camillus, N.Y. On Friday, he drove away with a farewell honk of the horn.
Last Straw For Plastic Straws? Cities, Restaurants Move To Toss These Sippers
As awareness grows about the environmental toll of single-use plastics, U.S. retailers and regulators alike are finding ways to decrease their use. And straws have become a prime target.
Queens, N.Y., Residents Fight 3rd Homeless Shelter In Their Neighborhood
The new shelter in Blissville, Queens, will be one of 90 that Mayor Bill de Blasio plans to open in New York over the next year in an effort to reform the city's homeless shelter system.