Strikes in New York’s Prisons Were Declared Over, but Disarray Remains
Seven prisoners died as thousands of corrections officers at dozens of facilities protested working conditions in wildcat strikes across the state.
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Deal reached to end illegal strike by New York state prison workers, governor says
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul has announced an agreement to end a wildcat strike that has roiled the state’s prison system for more than a weekABC News - 4d -
Six New York prison workers indicted for murder in beating death of inmate
Assault on Robert Brooks in December caught on body cameras, triggering widespread outrage and calls for justice. Six New York prison workers have been indicted for second-degree murder in the ...The Guardian - Feb. 20 -
Murder charges announced in death of Robert Brooks, man beaten by New York prison officers
Murder charges have been announced in the death of Robert Brooks, a 43-year-old inmate who was beaten by guards at an upstate New York prison in December.NBC News - Feb. 20 -
Drug lords face federal charges in New York after transferred from Mexican prison
A notorious Mexican drug lord pleaded not guilty to several federal charges in New York on Friday. 72-year-old Rafael Caro Quintero was arraigned alongside Vicente Carrillo Fuentes, a former leader ...CBS News - 3d -
Israel and Hamas Exchange Prisoners and Hostage Remains
The militant group turned over four coffins it said contained the bodies of Israeli captives, and Israel began releasing Palestinian prisoners.The New York Times - 4d -
Inmate Dies at N.Y. Prison as Corrections Officers’ Strike Continues
The 61-year-old man was found unresponsive in his cell at Auburn Correctional Facility, one of dozens of state prisons where corrections officers have walked off the job over working conditions.The New York Times - Feb. 24 -
New York sues vape distributors over Elf Bar and other fruit and candy e-cigarettes
New York is suing several large electronic cigarette distributors for allegedly selling vaping flavors that can appeal to childrenABC News - Feb. 20 -
'New York, New York' to play only after Yanks win
The Yankees will play Frank Sinatra's version of the "Theme From New York, New York" only after home wins instead of all games in the Bronx, going back to the original custom set by owner George ...ESPN - Feb. 24 -
The Yankees Won’t Play Sinatra’s ‘New York, New York’ After Losses
It’s been a big week for changes in the Bronx, as this shift in tradition comes just days after the team amended its longstanding facial hair policy.The New York Times - Feb. 24 -
Shiri Bibas remains identified as Israel and Hamas prepare for another hostage-prisoner swap
Gaza ceasefire deal still on track amid uproar over fate of two Israeli boys and initial false return of their mother’s body. The body of the Israeli hostage Shiri Bibas has been identified, ...The Guardian - Feb. 22 -
Inside Lucas Samaras’s New York Apartment
Lucas Samaras lived and worked on the 62nd floor of a Midtown building, transforming the space into a creative retreat unlike any other.The New York Times - Feb. 20 -
The Anonymous YouTubers Street-Racing Through New York
In January, a 20-year-old man that police believe to be an internet-famous street racer known as Squeeze was sentenced to five years in prison for unrelated crimes. Many more still speed through ...Wired - Feb. 24 -
Is New York Winning the Fight Against Rats?
The city’s next phase of trash control begins next month, which invites the question: Is containerization working?Inc. - Feb. 24 -
New York’s biggest arts museum is underground
As the MTA’s Arts & Design programme turns 40 this year, it can take credit for a world-class collection of nearly 400 artworks that stretches across the five boroughsFinancial Times - 1d -
Texas May Rename the New York Strip
The Texas strip? That state’s lieutenant governor wants to rebrand the cut, but New Yorkers aren’t biting.The New York Times - 11h -
Israel delays release of over 600 Palestinian prisoners after hostages freed
Israel delayed the release of more than 600 Palestinian prisoners on Saturday after six hostages were freed that afternoon. Military vehicles that typically move in advance of the buses carrying ...The Hill - Feb. 23 -
Yankees to play Frank Sinatra's 'New York, New York' only after wins in change to postgame tradition
The Yankees previously played the iconic song after both wins and lossesCBS Sports - Feb. 24 -
Yankees will play Sinatra's 'New York, New York' only after home wins
The Yankees will play Frank Sinatra’s version of the “Theme From New York, New York” only after home wins instead of all games in the Bronx, going back to the original custom set by owner George ...ABC News - Feb. 24 -
Fish Declared Extinct in the 1980s Is 'Back from the Brink' with Over 200 Released into the Wild
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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 -
Pam Bondi Derides Eric Adams Indictment in New York as ‘Incredibly Weak’
At a conservative conference, Pam Bondi calls the case against New York Mayor Eric Adams “incredibly weak.”The New York Times - Feb. 20 -
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 -
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 -
Facing Trump’s Threats, New York’s Governor Adopts a ‘Rambo’ Attitude
Gov. Kathy Hochul has embraced a more aggressive stance as she takes on President Trump, deals with Mayor Eric Adams and nears a competitive election next year.The New York Times - Feb. 21 -
New York Yankees announce change to longstanding facial hair policy
Yankees will allow players to wear ‘well-groomed beards’ Strict policy was imposed by George Steinbrenner in 1976 The New York Yankees dropped their ban on beards Friday, 49 years after it was ...The Guardian - Feb. 21 -
Accused UnitedHealthcare CEO killer to appear in New York court
Luigi Mangione, the man accused of gunning down UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, is expected to appear in a New York courtroom on Friday. The 26-year-old is charged with first degree murder. ...CBS News - Feb. 21 -
Will New York Force More Mentally Ill People Into Treatment?
Gov. Kathy Hochul has proposed changes to the state’s mental health laws, but they face opposition from lawmakers and civil-rights groups.The New York Times - Feb. 21 -
New York Yankees drop beard ban after 49 years
The New York Yankees are changing their facial hair policy. Going forward, players and coaches are allowed to have "well-groomed beards."CBS News - Feb. 21 -
New York doctor faces criminal charges in Louisiana for prescribing abortion pills
Dr. Margaret Carpenter, who legally practices in New York, is fighting extradition after Louisiana officials charged her for mailing abortion pills. As restrictive state laws clash with legal ...CBS News - Feb. 21 -
The New York Giants are at a crossroads: Is it time to draft a quarterback? | Football 301
With the Giants holding the third pick in the draft, the chatter around possibly selecting a new quarterback grows louder. But should they trade down?Yahoo Sports - Feb. 21 -
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 -
The New York Yankees’ repeal of their facial hair policy is simply business
Ending their decades-long ban on facial hair and bringing beards back to the Bronx had to be done to prop up New York’s declining competitive advantage. One of the last vestiges of George ...The Guardian - Feb. 22 -
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 -
Flight from New York to India diverted to Rome after security concern
Two Italian military fighter jets flanked American Airlines Flight 292 as it arrived but the Federal Aviation Administration did not elaborate on what was the security issue aboard the plane.CBS News - 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 -
3 dead and 2 injured after boat capsizes near New York
At least three people are dead and two are injured after a boat overturned near New York on Sunday, officials said.NBC News - Feb. 24 -
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 -
Giancarlo Stanton leaves Yankees spring camp for medical testing in New York
Stanton has dealt with tendinitis in both elbows going back to last season, and the condition has apparently gotten worse.Yahoo Sports - Feb. 24
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