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One defendant knew Mayor Eric Adams when they were police officers. Prosecutors did not accuse the mayor of knowing about what they called a scheme to acquire thousands of dollars [...]

One defendant knew Mayor Eric Adams when they were police officers. Prosecutors did not accuse the mayor of knowing about what they called a scheme to acquire thousands of dollars [...]

Un obrero que toca la puerta equivocada. Una porrista que confunde otro auto con el suyo. Estos pequeños errores pueden tener grandes consecuencias en una nación atiborrada de armas. El [...]

Byline: Jack Healy, Glenn Thrush, Eliza Fawcett and Susan C. Beachy A workman knocking on the wrong door. A cheerleader mistaking another car for her own. Small errors can have [...]

A workman knocking on the wrong door. A cheerleader mistaking another car for her own. Small errors can have large consequences in a nation bristling with guns. The maintenance man [...]

Moscow is a community of about 25,000 people on the Washington State border, and the university has 11,000 students. The city had not recorded a murder in more than seven [...]

Investigators have said that the four victims were killed early on Sunday, Nov. 13, but they have not specified a time. All four were probably asleep at the time they [...]

They run the mayor’s favorite restaurant, and he says they have put their troubled pasts behind them. Some of their former business partners disagree. Vadim Shubaderov, a 35-year-old businessman, thought [...]

The article examines the rising trend of adults choosing to sever ties with abusive parents for therapeutic reasons, influenced by social media and online communities like those led by Patrick Teahan. It discusses the challenges and benefits of this approach, highlighting its impact on mental health and familial relationships, amid ongoing debate among mental health professionals about its ethical implications.

The article explores the escalating political battle between John Avlon, a Democratic congressional candidate, and Republican incumbent Nick LaLota, focusing on Avlon's recent move to a new district and the portrayal of him as a carpetbagger.

Byline: DAVID W. DUNLAP and SUSAN C. BEACHY Albert Ogletree, a food handler with Forte Food Service, was working in the cafeteria at Cantor Fitzgerald in the north tower of [...]

Albert Ogletree, a food handler with Forte Food Service, was working in the cafeteria at Cantor Fitzgerald in the north tower of the World Trade Center when a hijacked jetliner [...]

The article focuses on allegations of sexual misconduct by members of the National Guard at motels used as shelters for migrants in western New York, following a lawsuit filed in Federal District Court detailing claims of coercion, fear, and abuse at one of the motels.

The article reports on the urban legend about alligator discoveries in New York City that was once again captivated the city after a female alligator was pulled from Prospect Park Lake in Broooklyn by a maintenance worker with the Department of Parks and Recreation. A background information on alligator discoveries in 1935 and between 2018 and 2019 is provided. Also noted is the history of magazine advertisements for mail-ordered alligators in the 1930s.

The article focuses on the discovery of four women's bodies in wooded areas outside Portland, Oregon, with law enforcement confirming that the deaths are linked and identifying a person of interest, though no charges have been filed yet, causing fear and anxiety in the community.

The article reports that retired architect Warren L. Schiffman claimed that he had no active role in the development of the Hudson Yards hotel, being constructed by Marx Development Group. Topics discussed include information on a document that shows Schiffman's credentials were used to fake his approval of building designs that he did not review, and remarks from Steven Zirinsky, the co-chairman of the Building Codes Committee at the New York chapter of the American Institute of Architects.

The article provides information on Hart Island, an uninhabited island in Long Island Sound where New York City operates mass graves for unclaimed bodies. Details are provided on an investigation by the periodical into records of individuals buried there, noting that many are buried at Hart Island after being used as medical school cadavers, have no family to claim their bodies, or are unable to afford proper burial services.

The article reports that Governor Gavin Newsom of California has granted a pardon to Sara Kruzan for fatally shooting the man in 1994.

The article reports on the New York City faced criticism last year for its lax oversight of homeless shelter contracts, officials pledged to root out nepotism and financial misconduct by those who might seek to cash in on the $2 billion system.

The article offers information on the challenges faced by the racism in the U.S. along with discusses the 1976 documentary about an attack on a group of black children in New York City, New York.

The article focuses on American sports writer Herbert Warren Wind who coined the termed Amen Corner to describe the stretch at Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Georgia. It notes that the termed has been erroneously credited to professional golfers Arnold Palmer and Ben Hogan. Wind covers golf for magazines "The New Yorker" and "Sports Illustrated" for five decades before his death in 2005. Other golfers cited include Ben Crenshaw, Jack Nicklaus and Phil Mickelson.

The article discusses that George H. Morris, a former Olympic coach was banned for life-time from practicing his profession after the allegation of sexual misconduct involving a minor, and presents the reports of the U.S. Center for SafeSport.

The article discusses Jackson Heights, New York comic book store operator Sam Millar who was arrested in 1993 for his role in a robbery at the Brink's Inc. armored car service in Rochester, New York, and it mentions the death of boxer Ronnie Gibbons in the aftermath of the robbery. According to the article, Millar is a former Irish Republican Army fighter who served eight years in the Long Kesh prison in Northern Ireland. Millar's book "On the Brinks" is examined, along with a film rights sale.

The article reports that Scottish painter Peter Doig is being sued for denying that the particular painting scheduled for an auction was his work. Topics covered include the need for Doig to prove that the painting was not his, the schedule of the trial in August 2016 at the U.S. District Court for Northern Illinois, the sale of Doig's paintings for five to 25 million dollars, and the opinion of law professor Amy M. Adler.

The article discusses the gun ownership policy involving individuals registered in medical marijuana programs in U.S. states that have legalized marijuana. Topics explored include the issues being verified by the national background check system such as mental health condition and criminal conviction, the illegal drug classification of marijuana under U.S. federal law, and the statement issued by the group Smart Approaches to Marijuana regarding firearms and recreational marijuana use.

The article reports on the more than 1,000 people who were still missing after the massive wildfire in California, according to Sheriff Kory L. Honea of Butte County.

The article discusses the outlook of the families of victims of the racially-motivated mass shooting at Emanuel African Methodist Episcopal (A.M.E.) Church in Charleston, South Carolina, highlighting the potential long term impact of their emphasis on love and forgiveness over hate and vengeance. Topics addressed include the significance of faith and the Emanuel church in the lives of the families, as well as victims' families addresses to Dylann Roof, who committed the shooting.

The article discusses the Philly 0.0 Instant Gratification Run, a mock-race held in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania in which participants take one step to finish the race. Topics addressed include the event's emphasis on camaraderie and post-event festivities, as well as participants' comments on their motivations for trying the event.

The article reports on the release of Terrell Gills who accused of robbing a Queens doughnut store and arrested in August 2015 and includes details on his experience at Rikers Island, New York.

The article reports on investigations over the death of Terrill Thomas, after correction officers turned off the his water supply in an isolation cell in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin in April 2016, mentions that he was having a mental health crisis and comments from lawyer Erik Heipt, regarding same.

The article reports on the pilot program for New York City police officers to begin wearing body cameras in April 2017 which was approved by federal monitor overseeing changes to the stop-and-frisk program, but will face legal challenges from civil liberties lawyers and police labor unions.

The article informs that following litigation and negotiation, New York State officials have come to the conclusion that dangerous adult homes was not suitable for the mentally ill and mentions that officials agreed to move several mentally ill residents into supportive housing.

The article reports on the evacuation of the frail elderly residents of Garden Gate Health Care Facility outside Buffalo due to the heavy snow that hit the area that caused collapse of a neighboring Christmas gift warehouse that lead to the fear of the residents. It highlights the challenges faced by the nursing and adult homes in taking care and ensure the safety of the elderly and mentally disabled residents. It examines the cause-and-effect relationship of the death of some residents.

The article discusses a database of individuals in New York state who are determined to be too mentally unstable to carry a firearm, noting some mental health advocates' concerns that the database's figure of approximately 34,500 names is too high. Topics addressed include New York gun control law, difficulties in accurately determining who should be considered dangerous, and the process of adding names to the database.

The article discusses the impact of New York's policy of shifting 6 billion dollars in Medicaid spending on long-term services for disabled and aged people to managed care companies as of May 8, 2014. Topics addressed include managed care companies' efforts to enroll clients who do not need as much care as severely disabled people; the impact on residents of adult homes; and managed care company CenterLight's efforts to sign up individuals who were sheltering in hotels during Hurricane Sandy.

The article discusses a shortage of white fish used to make gefilte fish in the United States during Passover as of April 15, 2014. Topics addressed include gefilte fish's role in traditional Jewish cooking for passover, Jewish people's attitudes towards the taste of gefilte fish, and fish shortages at Jewish delis in New York City.

The article celebrates the life and work of Colin Devlin, a chef and restaurateur who died after committing suicide on July 25, 2013.

The article discusses the New York City Metropolitan Transportation Authority's (MTA's) efforts to curb unlicensed use of their logos, subway maps, and paraphernalia by amateur artists and professional organizations. MTA marketing chief Mark R. Heavey is quoted, and a lawsuit brought by the MTA against a bagel shop, MTA reviews of television, commercial, and film scripts that reference the agency, and copyright law in the U.S. are discussed.

The article focuses on the negative remarks against football player Oday Aboushi of the New York Jets in the U.S. It states that Aboushi has been charged as Muslim extremist in several online articles, suggesting that he had terrorist ties and anti-Semitic views. However, Aboushi and his team defended his reputation, which has been tarnished by people who did not know him, and proudly showed his Palestinian heritage despite criticisms.

The article reports on the "Policing a Multicultural Society," a Police Academy training manual which describes the different ethnic groups and immigrants in New York City. It says that the manual will help police recruits in overcoming the cultural barriers which threaten tense situations and hinder the gathering of information. Moreover, it reminds police officers on the fear of immigrants on police due to the involvement of police in human rights violations in their native countries.

The article reports on the trial of 32-year-old woman Jodi Arias who was accused of shooting, stabbing and decapitating her former boyfriend Travis Alexander five years ago. It notes that the trial at the Maricopa County Superior Court has brought large crowds and news media scrum including online video streaming. It states that 12 citizens will decide on Arias' verdict of considering her death after the postponement which will resume in May 15, 2013.

The article reports on the inclusion of Bronx, New York City under the purview of the state's Voting Rights Act. It states that the borough was included in the law as the state's English language literacy test rate low enough to prompt federal participation. It adds that the borough will be monitored together with Manhattan and Brooklyn.

The article offers information on the investigation of Brooklyn police in New York on the death of mentally-illed Andre Lane who was shot and killed on June 15, 2016.

The article reports that a major portion of the 18.4 million U.S. dollars given by the U.S. government to Mississippi in 2021 to hire public health workers were left unspent. As of January 2023, an estimated 3.6 million U.S. dollars had only been spent by the state as it failed to hire workers to help in the fight against Covid. Experts link the problem to Congress not providing funds to cover the basic needs of health agencies in quiet times and provide them millions only when a crisis hits.

The article reports on the $25,000 worth of fines imposed by New York City's Commission on Human Rights Judge Raymond E. Kramer against the taxi cab driver Baqir Raza for refusing the family of African American woman Cynthia Jordan.

The article announces the appointment of British chemist and academic Andrew Hamilton as president of New York University (NYU).

The article reports on the death of 29-year old African American Tyre Nichols in a hospital in Memphis, Tennessee on January 10, 2022 three days after he was pulled over by police officers on suspicion of reckless driving and allegedly beaten. A background on the life story of Nichols including his involvement in a youth ministry, embrace of Tennessee evident in his passions and politics relating to the plight of Indigenous peoples and resilience of African Americans, and job is provided.