New York
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Cornell Rape Probe Faces Legal Challenge Over New York Attorney General’s Involvement
A New York state judge is weighing whether to disqualify Attorney General Letitia James from a fraternity assault investigation over prior social media posts.
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Brooklyn Native Convicted in New York Over ISIS Military Training
A federal jury convicted 27-year-old U.S. citizen Halima Salman of receiving ISIS weapons training, rejecting her defense of being a trapped teen.
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Harry Styles clashes with autograph hunter on New York street
Pop star Harry Styles was involved in a heated street confrontation in New York City with an autograph hunter carrying a stack of records.
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Rural Outbreak Prompts Statewide Emergency Declaration in New York
New York Governor Kathy Hochul declared a state disaster emergency as measles cases doubled statewide, driven by rural outbreaks and falling adult immunization rates.
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Judge Blocks Removal of Bronx Resident Wounded During ICE Encounter
A federal judge has temporarily blocked the deportation of Oscar Bergal, who was shot by ICE agents in the Bronx while his five-year-old son was in the car.
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New York State of Emergency Declared as Measles Cases Surge
New York Governor Kathy Hochul declared a state of emergency on Monday following a sharp spike in measles cases linked to a severe regional outbreak.
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Marcello Hernandez Makes Major Hosting Debut at the 2026 ESPYs
Saturday Night Live star Marcello Hernandez made his high-profile hosting debut at the 2026 ESPYs, joined on the red carpet by girlfriend Ana Amelia Batlle Cabral.
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A Great Day in Harlem: The Story Behind Art Kane’s Iconic 1958 Jazz Photograph
Fifty-seven jazz legends gathered on a Harlem brownstone step in 1958 for an accidental masterpiece that captured the soul of an era.
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Belmont Park Reopens After $455M Transformation
After a three-year, $455 million renovation, the historic Belmont Park has reopened with a modern grandstand and expanded community-focused amenities.
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New York to Begin Issuing POWER Energy Rebates to 8.2 Million Households
New York State will begin mailing energy rebate checks of up to $200 to 8.2 million eligible households starting September 21 to offset rising utility costs.
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Former Presidents Gather at Ground Zero for 9/11 Anniversary
Former presidents and national leaders gathered at Ground Zero to mark the 25th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks in a solemn remembrance of the victims.
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The Gentleman of Central Park: When a Clean-Shaven Fidel Castro Courted New York
Sitting on a wooden bench in Central Park in late 1955, a clean-shaven, suit-clad Fidel Castro looks more like a respectable young lawyer than a future communist revolutionary, capturing a fleeting moment of exile when his guerrilla war was still…
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New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani Opposes RSS Chief’s Upcoming Event
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani has voiced opposition to an event featuring RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat, citing concerns over the group’s exclusionary ideology.
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Schumer, Gillibrand, Tonko Demand Answers Before Rotterdam VA Clinic Closure
New York lawmakers are pressuring the VA to halt the August 28 closure of the Rotterdam clinic, citing a lack of transparency and risks to veteran care.
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Convicted killer of Karina Vetrano granted right to proceed with appeal
A New York court has cleared the way for Chanel Lewis, convicted in the 2016 murder of Karina Vetrano, to proceed with a formal appeal of his conviction.
