• WNYC

    New York's New Budget

    WNYC / Gothamist Albany reporter Jon Campbell talks about what's in and what's out of the just-approved New York State budget, including housing incentives, zoning changes, limited tenant protections, mayoral control of the schools, and more.

  • New York appeals court rules insurer doesn’t have to pay out for Archdiocese of New York abuse claims

    (OSV News) — A New York state appeals court has found that an insurer for the Archdiocese of New York is not required to cover costs for settling hundreds of sex abuse claims — a ruling the archdiocese has called “extremely disappointing” and “wrongly decided.” On April 23, five justices of the First Judicial Department […] The post New York appeals court rules insurer doesn’t have to pay out for Archdiocese of New York abuse claims first appeared on OSV News.

  • Donald Trump Could Lose Secret Service Protection Under New Bill

    A prominent House Democrat has introduced new legislation that would strip felons of Secret Service protection, specifically mentioning former President Donald Trump in case he's convicted in one or more of his criminal trials.Mississippi Representative Bennie Thompson, ranking member of the House Committee on Homeland Security, is bringing forth the Denying Infinite Security and Government Resources Allocated toward Convicted and Extremely Dishonorable Former Protectees Act—or the DISGRACED...

  • New psychological report calls for more protections for kids on social media

    The American Psychological Association is calling on social media platforms to create “special protections” to help offset the negative effects of social media usage for children and teenagers.

  • New psychological report calls for more protections for kids on social media

    The American Psychological Association is calling on social media platforms to create “special protections” to help offset the negative effects of social media usage for children and teenagers.

  • Binoculars in hand, reporters go Trump-spotting at New York trial

    The must-have accessory at Donald Trump’s hush money trial? Binoculars. In a New York City courtroom where cameras are not allowed and where most of the primo spots offering the best views of the ex-president are taken, these devices are being deployed by enterprising reporters, courtroom sketch artists and legal analysts straining to see his every grimace and pout and to maybe catch him napping, as well. "That's the latest issue, to see if he's sleeping or to check if his eyes are closed,"...

  • Vikrant Massey’s The Sabarmati Report gets a new release date

    Vikrant Massey is basking in the success of the 12th Fail. While he continues to garner praise for the film, he also gearing up for his next. The release date of The Sabarmati Report which also features Raashii Khanna, is out now.After releasing a short teaser, the makers of The Sabarmati Report have announced the official release date. The film will arrive in theatres on August 2, 2024. The studio behind the film was asked to change the release date amidst the Indian elections.The Sabarmati...

  • After offshore wind cancellations, New York releases clean energy action plan

    “New York is solidifying its leadership role in the offshore wind industry, building the supply chain right here in the state,” Gov. Kathy Hochul said.

    • Neowin

    Microsoft and Google announce new child safety commitments for generative AI services

    Microsoft and Google, in collaboration with Thorn and All Tech Is Human, have announced new child safety commitments for generative AI features in their various AI software products.

    • CNBC

    Trump trial: Full jury chosen for New York hush money case

    Donald Trump is charged with falsifying business records in a scheme to silence porn star Stormy Daniels before the 2016 presidential election.

  • Multiple injured in party boat stabbing near New York City pier: report

    Multiple people were stabbed Saturday in New York City and were treated for injuries, authorities said.  Police responded to Pier 4 at the Brooklyn Army Terminal in Sunset Park, the New York Police Department told Fox News Digital.  The incident unfolded around 5:30 p.m. on a party boat, according to NBC New York. Information on what led to the stabbings and the conditions of the victims were not available, the NYPD said. The Brooklyn Army Terminal is a manufacturing hub. The site was built...

  • New York City reports hospitalizations caused by fake Botox. Where is the 'faux-tox' coming from?

    Warnings about fake Botox injections given by people not trained to give the shots are growing. On Friday, the New York City Health Department said that three people have had to go to emergency departments after getting injections of botulinum toxin in their face, neck, upper back or armpits. Within days or weeks of getting the shots, the three developed a range of symptoms, from double vision and drooping eyelids to difficulty swallowing, breathing and raising their arms. Two were hospitalized,...