Hochul’s running mate decision going down to wire
Gov. Kathy Hochul is poised to select her third running mate in five years. The decision is coming…
Nurses strike enters third week as bargaining continues
 As the nurses’ strike enters its third week, fellow healthcare workers joined the picket line. “We have to…
New York inspector general’s office celebrates 40 years
The New York state inspector general’s office is responsible for the internal oversight of government offices. This week,…
Queens residents digging out two days after snowstorm
In the Middle Village neighborhood of Queens, the streets are still full of snow two days after Sunday’s…
Child care workers make less than retail salesclerks
Advocates and providers say the salary for child care workers is less than a livable wage. “This field…
Politicians react to second Minneapolis shooting
Over the weekend, while holding a news briefing on the winter storm that walloped much of New York…
Judge names remediation manager to take control of Rikers
A federal judge has appointed Nicholas Deml, the former head of Vermont’s prison system, to take control of…
Sledders take advantage of the snow in Central Park
A sledder named Graham couldn’t contain his excitement while sledding in Central Park on Monday, telling NY1, “This…
Morning Briefing: Jan. 27, 2026
Good morning, New York City. Here’s what you need to know today. Your Weather Planner Tuesday brings more…
8 found dead outdoors as frigid temperatures grip city
Eight people were found dead outdoors during a roughly 48-hour period of frigid temperatures across the city, according…
Lawmakers expect ICE tensions to punctuate N.Y. budget
State lawmakers expect issues shaping national politics, like rising tensions over immigration enforcement and the actions of federal…
N.Y. Democrats react to Minneapolis border patrol killing
Micah Lasher, an Upper West Side state lawmaker, caught a flight to Minneapolis after a Border Patrol agent…