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More than 2M have cast votes in NYC, officials say — 3 hours before polls close

With three hours left until polls close, more than 2 million New Yorkers have already cast their votes, according to election officials. According to the paper, electors had counted a total of 2,195,863 votes, including early votes, as of 6 p.m. City Election Commission. The borough of Brooklyn accounted for the majority of votes, with […]

NYC Mayor Adams likely to attend Puerto Rico conference after Election Day

New York City Mayor Eric Adams on Monday attended the annual political conference in Puerto Rico the day after Election Day, where potential rivals of the incumbent Democratic mayor will also be in attendance to lobby for support in 2025. He said he intended to attend. Adams, who supported Vice President Harris as a presidential […]

NY Liberty WNBA championship ticker-tape parade through NYC: Photos, highlights, more

NY Liberty carried the torch high through the Canyon of Heroes. Thousands of New Yorkers gathered in lower Manhattan on Thursday to watch the much-anticipated ticker-tape parade celebrating the WNBA team's first championship. The huge, seafoam-covered party begins at 10 a.m. and features floats, music, 3,000 pounds of confetti, Liberty mascot Ellie the Elephant, and, […]

Thousands line NYC streets to celebrate Liberty’s WNBA championship: photos

On October 24, 2024, the New York Liberty celebrated their 2024 WNBA Championship title with a ticker tape parade through the Canyon of Heroes along Broadway in New York City. 1 of 12 New York Liberty team celebrates the 2024 WNBA Championship title with a ticker tape parade on Broadway in New York City. Reuters […]

NYC judge warns mugger accused of robbing boy, 7, slapping his mom

A Bronx judge ordered a violent robber accused of robbing a 7-year-old boy and slapping his mother to “now go to Rikers Island” after releasing the mother on supervised release, according to court records. “We're this close,” he warned. Monique Fort, 48, appeared before Judge Margaret W. Martin on Oct. 17. It's been about three […]

Haggard Harvey Weinstein seen for first time in NYC court since cancer diagnosis

On Wednesday, a haggard-looking Harvey Weinstein appeared in a Manhattan courtroom in a wheelchair. It was Mr. Weinstein's first court appearance since reports about his cancer diagnosis surfaced. The disgraced Hollywood chief, who brought along a copy of the political thriller “Conclave,” quietly said “thank you” to supporters in the front row of the gallery […]