New York State News

Adams Insists He’s Running for Mayor Despite Saudi Ambassadorship Talks

Fri, 05 Sep 2025 23:26:52 +0000

The discussions were said to be part of an effort to consolidate opposition to Zohran Mamdani’s campaign for mayor, but appeared to be fading on Friday.

As Powerball Nears Record, Ticket Buyers Dream of New Houses and Winning in Secret

Fri, 05 Sep 2025 22:58:01 +0000

The Powerball jackpot hit $1.8 billion ahead of Saturday’s drawing, making it the second-largest and inspiring many to play.

Adams Vows to Stay in N.Y.C. Mayoral Race

Fri, 05 Sep 2025 22:46:47 +0000

Eric Adams, the mayor of New York City, said he would continue his campaign amid reports that close advisers to President Trump had been crafting a plan to nominate Mr. Adams to be ambassador to Saudi Arabia.

Questions Arise Over Hiring of Firm to Run $11 Billion Health Care Program

Fri, 05 Sep 2025 22:27:18 +0000

The bidding process was questioned on Friday after the company, Public Partnerships LLC, admitted it had exchanged unspecified communications with state officials before the contract was awarded.

Mamdani’s Donations Surged After the Primary While Cuomo’s Funding Lagged

Fri, 05 Sep 2025 21:43:06 +0000

Zohran Mamdani, the Democratic candidate for mayor of New York City, has amassed more support from small-dollar donors than his rivals.

Hassan Ouakrim, Who Brought Moroccan Dance to the U.S., Dies

Fri, 05 Sep 2025 20:44:50 +0000

A director and choreographer, he introduced Berber dances and music to New York’s downtown theater scene. He also staged elaborate soirees for the wealthy, one attended by Donald Trump.

Why Zohran Mamdani’s Boss in the Legislature Refuses to Endorse Him

Fri, 05 Sep 2025 20:20:50 +0000

Carl Heastie, the speaker of the Assembly, has not yet endorsed his fellow lawmaker. He’s not the only prominent Democrat to hold back support.

Donors Push Mamdani to Maximum Fund-Raising Cap in Mayor’s Race

Fri, 05 Sep 2025 18:55:07 +0000

Zohran Mamdani’s campaign says it has hit the $8 million spending cap, a sign of the Democrat’s support, especially among small-dollar donors in New York City.

‘Gridlock Sam’ Gives Back

Fri, 05 Sep 2025 09:02:05 +0000

Samuel Schwartz, a former city transportation official and longtime columnist writing about New York traffic, is donating $1 million to start a transportation research center at Hunter College.

The Downtown Ventriloquist

Fri, 05 Sep 2025 09:00:44 +0000

In New York nightclubs, Sophie Becker is reviving a lost art form, one wisecrack at a time.

Ward Melville High School senior takes 3rd, $150G in Regeneron science contest

Wed, 16 Mar 2022 11:54:11 +0000

Amber Luo, 18, of Stony Brook, was the top finisher of the seven finalists from Long Island in the nation's oldest and most prestigious science competition.

Horvat has 2 goals, assist as Canucks top Devils 6-3

Wed, 16 Mar 2022 07:06:56 +0000

Bo Horvat had two goals and an assist to lead the Vancouver Canucks past the New Jersey Devils 6-3

Scoring spree: 50-point games are the rage in NBA right now

Wed, 16 Mar 2022 06:13:24 +0000

Turns out, March has more madness than just college basketball

Irving scores career-best 60 points, Nets rout Magic 150-108

Wed, 16 Mar 2022 06:11:11 +0000

Kyrie Irving scored a career-high 60 points, most in the Nets' NBA history, to lead Brooklyn to a 150-108 victory over the Orlando Magic

Sarah Burton brings house of Alexander McQueen to New York

Wed, 16 Mar 2022 04:11:17 +0000

Sarah Burton brought the house of Alexander McQueen to New York City for the first time in 23 years

Fox scores in OT to give Rangers 4-3 win over Ducks

Wed, 16 Mar 2022 03:18:55 +0000

Adam Fox scored 55 seconds into overtime and the New York Rangers beat the Anaheim Ducks 4-3

Judge allows case against Maduro co-defendant to go forward

Wed, 16 Mar 2022 00:12:49 +0000

A federal judge in New York will allow to move forward a high profile case against a former Venezuelan army general accused of working alongside President Nicolás Maduro and top military officials to "flood" the U.S. with cocaine

Man wanted in stabbing at New York's MoMA arrested in Philly

Tue, 15 Mar 2022 23:28:04 +0000

Police in Philadelphia have arrested a man wanted in the stabbing of two employees inside the Museum of Modern Art in New York and making threats regarding former President Donald Trump

NY lawmakers want to boost funding for housing, child care

Tue, 15 Mar 2022 23:17:00 +0000

Leaders of New York's Democratic-controlled Legislature want to boost funding for housing, child care and home care in this year's budget

Cherry Hill: Q4 Earnings Snapshot

Tue, 15 Mar 2022 22:46:44 +0000

Cherry Hill: Q4 Earnings Snapshot

Man suspected of stalking, killing homeless people arrested

Tue, 15 Mar 2022 22:42:13 +0000

A man suspected of stalking and shooting homeless people asleep on the streets of New York City and Washington has been arrested

March Madness guide: What to look for in the NCAA Tournament

Tue, 15 Mar 2022 20:57:56 +0000

March Madness is about to get its roar back

Singing coach, 87, dies after she was attacked on NYC street

Tue, 15 Mar 2022 20:38:47 +0000

An 87-year-old singing coach has died from head injuries after being suddenly shoved to the ground on a New York City street

Newark council member pleads guilty in kickback scheme

Tue, 15 Mar 2022 20:03:19 +0000

A Newark city council member has pleaded guilty to conspiring with an associate to shake down companies seeking development and construction projects in the city

War yields softer sentence in illegal campaign donation case

Tue, 15 Mar 2022 17:44:40 +0000

A Ukraine-born businessman has been sentenced to a year in prison for his conviction in a conspiracy that enabled a Russian tycoon to make donations to U.S. political candidates

Fake heiress Anna Sorokin makes new bid to fight deportation

Tue, 15 Mar 2022 17:43:39 +0000

A lawyer says the convicted swindler who claimed to be a German heiress to finance a posh lifestyle in New York is making a new bid to fight deportation

Police say they've arrested man suspected of stalking, killing homeless on streets of New York City and Washington D.C.

Tue, 15 Mar 2022 10:36:09 +0000

Police say they've arrested man suspected of stalking, killing homeless on streets of New York City and Washington D.C.

As gunman targets homeless, mayors urge all to seek shelter

Tue, 15 Mar 2022 04:03:33 +0000

The mayors of New York City and Washington D

NFL free agency: Let the dealing begin, mostly unofficial

Tue, 15 Mar 2022 03:35:41 +0000

Let the dealing begin — if mostly unofficial

Witness: Army attacks in eastern Myanmar worst in decades

Tue, 15 Mar 2022 03:15:03 +0000

A longtime relief worker says Myanmar's army is targeting civilians in fighting on a scale unmatched in the country since World War II

Combating Climate Change

Tue, 16 Mar 2021 18:12:11 +0000

Governor Cuomo proposed legislation to strengthen building codes, improve energy and water efficiency, and reduce greenhouse gas emissions across the state.

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Tuesday, March 16, 2021 - 14:15

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Bethpage Airshow Returning to Jones Beach

Mon, 15 Mar 2021 18:09:56 +0000

After a one-year absence, the patriotic Long Island tradition featuring military and civilian aerial performers will return to Jones Beach State Park on Memorial Day Weekend.

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Monday, March 15, 2021 - 12:00

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Mass Vaccination Sites Opening on Long Island

Mon, 15 Mar 2021 17:34:04 +0000

Three additional mass vaccination sites opening this week in Brentwood, Old Westbury and Southampton will each have the capacity to vaccinate more than 1,000 New Yorkers per day.

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Monday, March 15, 2021 - 13:30

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COVID-19 Vaccine Update

Sun, 14 Mar 2021 16:59:08 +0000

More than 6.5 million COVD-19 doses have been administered across New York State; with more than 1 million of those doses administered over the past seven days.

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Fri, 23 Oct 2020 17:59:28 +0000

The U.S. suicide rate fell slightly last year, the first annual decline in more than a decade

‘New York has a lower infection rate than the White House’: Andrew Cuomo hits back at Donald Trump calling the city ‘a ghost town'

Fri, 23 Oct 2020 14:39:37 +0000

New York’s governor pointed out there was a higher infection rate in the White House than in his state

Chelsea Handler’s personal ‘Evolution’ inspires new special

Fri, 23 Oct 2020 14:32:59 +0000

Chelsea Handler is vulnerable in her new standup special, “Evolution,” out today on HBO Max, even more than normal