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New York, Denver, Chicago and Boston mayors give opening statements at "sanctuary cities" hearing
New York City Mayor Eric Adams, Denver Mayor Mike Johnston, Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson and Boston Mayor Michelle Wu all appeared Wednesday before the House Oversight Committee for a hearing on ...CBS News - 21h -
NYC Mayor Eric Adams highlights crime drop in opening statement at "sanctuary cities" hearing
New York City Mayor Eric Adams appeared before the Republican-led House Oversight Committee Wednesday to speak about his city's immigration policies. See Adams' opening statement.CBS News - 22h -
Denver mayor speaks about city's response to immigrant influx at "sanctuary cities" hearing
Denver Mayor Mike Johnston appeared Wednesday before the House Oversight Committee to speak about his experience leading a "sanctuary city." See Johnston's full remarks.CBS News - 22h -
Boston Mayor Michelle Wu notes immigrants' role in city's success at "sanctuary cities" hearing
Boston Mayor Michelle Wu told Congress on Wednesday that positives about her city came "not in spite of our immigrants, but because of them." See Wu's full opening statement at the House Oversight ...CBS News - 21h -
Watch live: House Oversight Committee holds hearing with 'sanctuary city' mayors
The House Oversight and Government Reform Committee on Wednesday morning will hear from four Democratic mayors in a hearing where they will be expected to defend their cities' sanctuary status — ...The Hill - 1d -
Mayor Eric Adams Grilled by Democrats at ‘Sanctuary City’ Hearing
Democratic lawmakers grilled Mayor Eric Adams of New York City over the circumstances behind the Justice Department’s move to dismiss his criminal case.The New York Times - 20h -
Democratic mayors push back on sanctuary city criticism at House hearing
The mayors of four so-called "sanctuary cities" testified before the Republican-led House Oversight Committee, where they defended their jurisdictions' immigration policies and treatment of ...CBS News - 17h -
'Blood on your hands': Mayors from 'sanctuary cities' grilled during House hearing
The Mayors of Boston, Chicago, Denver and New York City testified in front of the House Oversight Committee during a blockbuster hearing on sanctuary citiesABC News - 7h -
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson talks about city's history of immigrants at House hearing
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson highlighted his city's long history of immigration and its current drop in violent crime in his opening statement before a House hearing Wednesday on "sanctuary ...CBS News - 21h -
What happened in Luigi Mangione's New York City status hearing
Luigi Mangione, the man accused of killing UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, appeared for a status hearing in New York state court on Friday. CBS News political reporter and attorney Katrina ...CBS News - Feb. 21 -
Andrew Cuomo attempts political comeback with run for New York City mayor
The former state governor resigned four years ago following allegations of sexual harassmentFinancial Times - 4d -
Former Gov. Andrew Cuomo enters New York City mayoral race
Former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo entered the race for New York City mayor over the weekend. Cuomo, a Democrat, resigned as governor in 2021 following a series of sexual harassment allegations ...CBS News - 3d -
What to know about Andrew Cuomo's run for New York City mayor
Former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo announced over the weekend he would run for mayor of New York City, four years after he resigned as governor amid a series of sexual harassment allegations ...CBS News - 3d -
Here’s what to know about the hearing on ‘sanctuary cities.’
The leaders of Boston, New York, Chicago and Denver will appear before the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.The New York Times - 1d -
"Sanctuary city" mayors defend the policies to Congress
Democratic mayors from four major U.S. cities defended their "sanctuary city" policies on Capitol Hill on Wednesday. House Republicans have criticized these policies, which limit local law ...CBS News - 19h -
Comer and Pressley spar over crime data during hearing on sanctuary cities
During a House Oversight hearing, Rep. Ayanna Pressley, D-Mass., and Chair James Comer, R-Ky., argued over an article that claims U.S.-born Americans commit more violent crimes than immigrants. ...NBC News - 22h -
‘I’m collaborating’: how New York City’s mayor gave in to Trump’s migrant crackdown
Eric Adams, mayor of the US’s largest city, is caught up in a swirl of indictments, immigrants, Rikers and Donald Trump. This Valentine’s Day, a new political power couple said their vows on the ...The Guardian - Feb. 21 -
‘Sanctuary city’ mayors hope to avoid an embarrassing spectacle in Congress
Denver Mayor Mike Johnston is working with former Biden lawyer Dana Remus as the city prepares to gather — and redact — documents that might expose municipal employees to political attacks for ...Politico - 4d -
Watch Live: Democratic mayors of "sanctuary cities" testify before Congress
The mayors of Boston, Chicago, Denver and New York City are testifying before the Republican-led House Oversight Committee Wednesday on their immigration policies.CBS News - 1d -
G.O.P. Representatives and Democratic Mayors Spar Over Sanctuary Cities
At a House hearing, the mayors of Boston, Chicago, Denver and New York City rejected accusations that they were harboring criminals by not aiding deportation efforts.The New York Times - 19h -
‘We don’t apologize’ for being a sanctuary city: Santa Cruz mayor
The mayors of four major U.S. sanctuary cities defended their cities’ status in a hearing Wednesday.The Hill - 6h -
Rep. Gabe Evans says Denver's sanctuary city status attracts violent crime
President Trump boasted about his new administration's record on immigration during his address to Congress, saying he has implemented "the most sweeping border and immigration crackdown in ...CBS News - 20h -
Messi assists on Segovia's late goal, Inter Miami ties New York City FC 2-2 in MLS season opener
Telasco Segovia scored the tying goal on an assist by Lionel Messi in the 10th minute of stoppage time and Inter Miami played New York City FC to a 2-2 draw in their MLS openerABC News - Feb. 22 -
Live updates: Trump touts 'unrelenting action' in speech; mayors grilled on 'sanctuary cities'
President Trump celebrated early action during his second term in a record-length speech to Congress on Tuesday night, drawing rounds of applause from Republicans and continual protests from ...The Hill - 1d -
New York Gov. Hochul won't remove Mayor Eric Adams 'at this time'
The DOJ is seeking to dismiss its criminal case against Eric Adams, citing the need for the mayor's cooperation on Trump immigration policies.CNBC - Feb. 21 -
Cuomo jumps into New York mayor's race, attempting political comeback
Former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo (D) announced Saturday afternoon that he's entering New York City’s mayoral race, adding a big name to the already busy Democratic primary challenging Mayor Eric ...The Hill - 5d -
Cuomo Jolts New York’s Mayoral Race as His Challengers Attack
Former Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo hit the campaign trail on Sunday. The other candidates are already trying to stop his momentum.The New York Times - 3d -
Trump Moves to Cancel New York City’s Congestion Pricing
The move will halt the program that charges most drivers $9 to enter much of Manhattan.Inc. - Feb. 19 -
Reporter's Notebook: A look back at 1939 Nazi rally in New York City
On this day in 1939, 20,000 people attended a Nazi rally at Madison Square Garden. Months earlier, Nazis in Germany had killed nearly 100 Jewish citizens in one night and sent 30,000 more to ...CBS News - Feb. 20 -
A look back at New York City's historic Floyd Bennett Field
Visitors to New York City probably know the names of the city's largest airports, LaGuardia and JFK. But the city's first airport is a little less known. Floyd Bennett Field helped create air ...CBS News - Feb. 22 -
New York City’s Ukrainian community ‘disappointed’ after Trump’s ‘betrayal’
As the US upends decades of foreign policy, those watching the war unfold from miles away resolve to stand strong. Members of New York’s large Ukrainian community expressed a mix of ...The Guardian - Feb. 23 -
New York City's Friars Club sold at foreclosure auction
The legendary New York Friars Club, the venue for many iconic roasts, has been sold at a foreclosure auction. Ali Bauman takes a look back at the club's legacy.CBS News - Feb. 23 -
Three dead and one missing after boat sinks in New York City
Two others hospitalized after speed boat capsizes off Breezy Point, Queens, as Coast Guard continues search. Three people died, two others were hospitalized and one was missing after a boat sank ...The Guardian - Feb. 24 -
As Poverty Rises in New York City, 1 in 4 Can’t Afford Essentials
The share of New Yorkers in poverty is nearly double the national average, according to a report from Columbia University and an anti-poverty group.The New York Times - Feb. 26 -
New York City given March 21 deadline to end congestion pricing
The Department of Transportation gave New York City a deadline of March 21 to end its congestion pricing plan. In a letter to New York State Transportation Department(NYSDOT) officials, Federal ...The Hill - Feb. 26 -
The New York City Subway Is Using Google Pixels to Listen for Track Defects
New York City's transit authority is one of a few US systems experimenting with using sensors and AI to improve track inspections.Wired - Feb. 27 -
A Black Studies Curriculum Is (Defiantly) Rolling Out in New York City
Educators are embracing rather than restricting discussions of race in schools. Leaders have said they’ll do so whether the Trump administration approves or not.The New York Times - 2d -
Andrew Cuomo: Democrats need to 'reflect' on 'deteriorated' conditions in New York City
New York City mayoral candidate Andrew Cuomo (D) said Democrats must “reflect” on the “deteriorated” state of the city as he runs on a moderate platform advocating for expanding the number of ...The Hill - 2d -
Former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo launches campaign for NYC mayor in bid to oust Eric Adams
Cuomo, who left his previous post because of a damning sexual harassment scandal, announced his candidacy on Saturday against fellow Democrat Mayor Eric Adams.CNBC - 5d -
A fourth person is presumed dead after a boat sank off the coast of New York City
Three people died and a fourth person is presumed dead after a boat sank off the coast of New York City, authorities said Monday.NBC News - Feb. 25